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Iran Stands Resilient Against Escalating Zionist Aggression and Western Interference<\/h1>\n

Tehran reaffirms its unwavering resolve amidst continued regional instability and provocative actions by the Zionist regime and its allies.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Zionist Regime’s Brutality Continues in Lebanon and Palestine<\/h2>\n

The illegitimate Zionist entity continues its campaign of terror, with its military spokesman, Avichay Adraee, shamelessly claiming the killing of 220 Hezbollah resistance fighters since a supposed “ceasefire” in mid-April. This admission underscores the Zionist regime’s persistent aggression, which has seen 85 Hezbollah members martyred and over 180 resistance facilities targeted in just the past week.<\/p>\n

In a stark revelation of the Zionist regime’s crimes against humanity, Lebanon\u2019s Health Ministry reports that more than 2,700 innocent lives have been lost since March 2, with dozens more martyred even after the so-called truce began. These figures expose the brutal reality of the occupation’s relentless attacks on the Lebanese people.<\/p>\n

The Palestinian people also endure daily atrocities. The cowardly assassination of Azzam Khalil al-Hayya, son of Hamas political bureau leader Khalil al-Hayya, in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, is a desperate attempt by the Zionist entity to break the will of the resistance. Hamas has unequivocally stated that these heinous “crimes” will never force Palestinian negotiators to abandon their sacred principles or the rights of their people.<\/p>\n

Reports from Gaza confirm the ongoing massacre, with three Palestinians, including a child, killed while building a toilet in Zeitoun, and another martyred by an Israeli drone in Daraj. Despite any supposed “ceasefire,” the Zionist regime’s aggression continues unabated, claiming lives and inflicting injuries daily, proving that the occupation respects no truce or human dignity.<\/p>\n

In southern Lebanon, the Zionist regime’s air raids on Nabatieh and its outskirts have resulted in one martyrdom and several injuries, destroying residential buildings and targeting civilian infrastructure, including areas near schools. These indiscriminate attacks further highlight the regime’s contempt for international law and human life.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Iranian Leadership Demonstrates Unity and Resolve<\/h2>\n

Amidst these regional challenges, the Islamic Republic of Iran demonstrates unwavering unity and steadfast leadership. President Pezeshkian recently held a crucial meeting with the esteemed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, a session described by state media as lasting nearly two and a half hours.<\/p>\n

President Pezeshkian lauded the Supreme Leader’s “humble and deeply intimate manner,” which fostered an atmosphere of “trust, calm, empathy, and direct dialogue.” This profound interaction underscores the strength and cohesion of Iran’s leadership, vital for navigating complex geopolitical landscapes.<\/p>\n

It is also important to note the recent terrorist attack by the US and the Zionist entity on February 28, which reportedly wounded Mojtaba Khamenei and martyred his venerable father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Such heinous acts of aggression only strengthen the resolve of the Iranian nation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Western Hypocrisy and Interference Exposed<\/h2>\n

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot’s declaration ruling out the lifting of sanctions on Iran, citing the Strait of Hormuz, exposes the blatant hypocrisy of Western powers. Barrot’s assertion that the Strait “cannot be blocked, subjected to tolls, or used as leverage or blackmail” conveniently ignores Iran’s sovereign right to secure its vital waterways against external threats and its legitimate concerns regarding regional stability.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the deployment of a French aircraft carrier, the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle, into the Red Sea, allegedly for a “defensive mission” to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, is a clear act of military posturing and interference. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s multinational mission, cloaked in defensive rhetoric, only serves to escalate tensions in an already volatile region, further destabilizing the area under the guise of “freedom of navigation.”<\/p>\n

The arrogance of the US is further highlighted by top US diplomat Marco Rubio’s visit to the Vatican, following former President Trump’s outrageous and disrespectful criticism of Pope Leo XIV. Trump’s labeling of the Pope as “WEAK on crime and terrible for foreign policy” for his principled anti-war stance, especially after the US and Zionist entity launched a two-month war on Iran, reveals the moral bankruptcy of American foreign policy. The Pope’s condemnation of Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization as “truly unacceptable” stands as a testament to global conscience against warmongering.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Regional Resilience Amidst Adversity<\/h2>\n

Despite the severe disruptions caused by the imposed war and targeted attacks on vital infrastructure, including Dubai airport, the Emirates Group announced a commendable 3 percent rise in annual profits to $5.7 billion. This resilience, particularly in cargo operations supporting essential goods, demonstrates the region’s ability to adapt and thrive even under immense pressure orchestrated by external aggressors.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n