Iran Army warning
The Iranian Army has warned the US that any new act of aggression will trigger a confrontation that will no longer be restricted to the West Asia region on the recent orders by the leader of the Islamic Revolution. The Army’s spokesman also warned the US of an immediate and crushing response against its military installations, equipment, forces and interests anywhere at hand. Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said the military is now better-equipped to respond to threats in terms of bank of targets as well as defensive and offensive capabilities. The general added that any new war will be longer than before and the US president will not be able to unilaterally determine when and how it ends. Akarminia stressed that Iran has moved away from its exclusively-defensive military doctrine toward adopting a more aggressive approach and is ready to take on threats on multiple fronts.
Iran reciprocates UK move
Iran designates Britain’s MI6 intelligence service as a hostile group and its Royal Navy and Air Force as terrorist organizations in response to London’s anti-Iran moves. The designation was issued in a statement by the Iranian foreign ministry. The statement invokes a domestic law on penalties for espionage and cooperation with the Zionist regime and hostile countries against national security and interests. The foreign ministry referred to Britain’s hostile actions, including its participation in the US-Israeli war against Iran by providing military bases, equipment and logistical support. The statement also pointed to London’s decision in mid-July to designate the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps under its State Threats Act 2026. Tehran says London’s actions violate the UN Charter and international law, particularly the principle of respect for national sovereignty. The Iranian foreign ministry reaffirms the country’s determination to defend its national security and interests.
Crackdown on European protesters
A fresh anti-government protest has been held in Albania’s capital. Police once again demonstrated a heavy-handed response. The protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The capital, Tirana, has been witnessing student-led protests for several weeks. High school and university students want lower tuition fees, greater state investment and action against corruption in education. But the protests extend beyond the education sector, with demonstrators also raising concerns over corruption, the rising cost of living, housing and deteriorating public services. Rama has rejected calls to resign and introduced tougher penalties for participation in violent demonstrations, while opposition lawmakers have stepped up pressure on the government in parliament. Meanwhile, thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Portugal's capital, Lisbon, to protest against the housing crisis and police violence. Housing protesters returned to Lisbon's Rossio Square, demanding that the government withdraw a bill that would make evictions easier and lift rent caps on new leases, following its approval in the first parliamentary reading. The protesters say the bill would deepen the housing affordability crisis with prices already exceeding average incomes across the country. The demonstration took place under a heavy police presence. Law enforcement forces responded heavy-handedly as the protesters were trying to set up camps at the square.
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