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Iran south Caucasus interests

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran remains in close contact with its neighbors regarding the developments in the South Caucasus region that directly or indirectly affects Iran’s interests. During a weekly press briefing, ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that high-level talks will be held between Iranian and Armenian officials, providing an opportunity for Tehran to share its views and concerns. He also noted that Armenia's prime minister is scheduled to hold a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, while Armenia’s deputy foreign minister will visit Tehran on Tuesday. Baqaei emphasized that Iran places great importance on maintaining strong relations with both Azerbaijan and Armenia in the South Caucasus. He underscored that any proposed corridor in Iran’s northwest must fully respect the region’s geopolitical sensitivities.

Israeli killing of journalists

Palestinian resistance movements have strongly condemned Israel’s latest massacre in Gaza, which left several journalists and photographers dead. The regime’s airstrike hit media workers' tent in front of al-Shifa Hospital. Hamas said the fascist Israeli army's assassination of journalists is a savage crime that exceeds all boundaries of fascism and criminality. It added that the slain journalists documented Israel’s starvation crimes, and showed to the world scenes of the famine being imposed by the regime on the people in Gaza. The movement warned that assassinating journalists is aimed at silencing the media as a prelude to a major crime that Israel plans to commit in Gaza City. It called on the international community, the UN Security Council, and journalists worldwide to condemn the regime’s crimes and take immediate action to stop them. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad also slammed the killing of journalists, describing it as a "heinous war crime" committed by the "most brutal and criminal army in the world." It held Arab and Western governments responsible for failing to stop Israel's atrocities.

Intl. recognition of Palestine

Australia has announced it will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the upcoming UN General Assembly session. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned Israel’s genocide in Gaza, declaring that the humanitarian crisis has "gone beyond the world’s worst fears." Meanwhile, the Australian Green party called the decision to recognize a Palestinian state an "overdue step." The Greens’ foreign affairs spokesperson reiterated demands for stricter measures against Israel, including expanded sanctions and a complete ban on arms trade, specifically targeting components for advanced military equipment. In a parallel move, New Zealand’s foreign minister confirmed his government is considering the recognition of Palestinian statehood, with a formal cabinet decision expected by September.

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