Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Friday that a US attack on Iran would escalate into a regional crisis. Khamenei stated that the US has started a war, but this time it would be a regional war, and Iranians are not intimidated by President Donald Trump’s threats. The Supreme Leader emphasized that the US wants to engulf Iran, but the brave Iranian nation is standing in its way, and a US attack on Iran would turn the entire region into a conflict zone.
Khamenei also described recent protests in Iran as being akin to a coup, which was thwarted by the authorities. He reaffirmed that Iran will not initiate aggression or attack any country, but will respond decisively to any aggression or harassment.
The developments come as US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Wietkof is scheduled to meet with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Mousavi in Istanbul on Friday. The US has also stated that it will continue to engage with Iran despite the tensions.
Meanwhile, the US has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials and entities involved in the recent protests. The Iranian authorities have also arrested four foreign nationals accused of involvement in the unrest.
In other developments, India has increased its defense budget by 15% in an apparent bid to demonstrate its military prowess. The move has been seen as a response to India’s growing tensions with Pakistan.
The crisis in Ukraine has also spilled over into the region, with the Kremlin announcing that a scheduled security meeting in Abu Dhabi on Sunday has been postponed due to scheduling issues.
In China, the death of a 32-year-old programmer has sparked concerns about the pressures of working in the country’s tech industry. The incident has raised questions about the impact of China’s rapid technological advancements on its citizens.
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has also sparked concerns about the possibility of a technological singularity. The Saudi Arabian ambassador to Iran has warned that some forces are seeking to destabilize the region and jeopardize its resources.
In other news, the US has released new documents related to the case of two Chinese nationals accused of involvement in a Myanmar-based militant group.
The US has also imposed sanctions on Iranian officials and entities involved in the recent protests. The Iranian authorities have also arrested four foreign nationals accused of involvement in the unrest.
In a bizarre incident, a confectioner in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly swindling a 7th-grade student out of 85 lakh rupees worth of jewelry.
In a separate incident, Israel has announced that it will reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Monday, but only for pedestrian traffic. The move aims to facilitate the transfer of severely ill and injured Palestinians to Egypt for medical treatment.
The new law in Afghanistan has left women and refugees in a precarious situation, according to a US-based publication.
In a shocking incident, a 9-year-old girl died just a few weeks after her marriage in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation.
In other news, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, is reportedly being considered for promotion to a federal position. The move has been seen as a boost to Anwar’s career.
The government has taken stern measures to curb smuggling in Balochistan, including the seizure of oil and other contraband. The move has been welcomed by the defense minister.
In a rare display of humility, Pakistan’s Minister for Communications and Postal Services, Ali Mohammad Khan, apologized to a senator from the opposition party, Palasha Khan, during a Senate session.
In a related development, US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he later posted on social media.
In a shocking incident, Indian filmmaker and director of the movie Dhak Dhak 2, Shazia Iqbal, has made her Instagram account private after facing criticism and backlash for her comments on the movie Dhairendar.
The Senate’s Standing Committee on Trade has grilled US officials on issues related to imports, barter trade, and the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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