Iran is bracing for further international pressure after the European Union (EU) began considering fresh sanctions against the country in response to the government’s crackdown on protesters. EU Spokesman Anwar Alomani stated that the EU is willing to impose new and stricter penalties on Iran if it continues to use violence against its citizens who are protesting against the government. Meanwhile, thousands of government supporters gathered in Tehran’s central Revolution Square, chanting slogans against foreign-backed armed riots and reiterating their commitment to supporting security forces.
The recent violence in several cities has resulted in the deaths of security forces, with funeral prayers held for the victims. A three-day mourning period has been declared in Iran to honor those who have lost their lives while resisting American and Israeli aggression. According to a news agency, Qatar’s Al Udeid Airbase is located 200-300 kilometers from the Iranian border.
China has urged the international community to refrain from using pressure or coercion to resolve the crisis, instead calling for the US to reassess its approach. A senior foreign ministry official from the Taliban, Mullah Noor Ahmad Noor, recently visited Delhi, according to Indian media reports. The US Department of State announced that over 1 million visas have been revoked since President Donald Trump’s re-election, a move that is part of his administration’s hardline immigration policy.
The US embassy has advised American citizens to leave the country via land routes through Armenia or Turkey, citing concerns about their safety. The Hamas movement has instructed its forces to hand over control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that Commander Purnendu Tiwari, a former Indian Navy officer, was arrested in Qatar for a second time. The Somali cabinet has decided to cancel all agreements with the United Arab Emirates.
