Hamas warns of full collapse of Gaza ceasefire and its roadmap
Hamas warns of a possible full collapse of the Gaza ceasefire and its roadmap, blaming Israel’s noncompliance and urging entry of a technocrat committee into Gaza along with the deployment of international forces; Haaretz notes rising tensions ahead of elections.
Iran's Culture Minister Arrives in Russia as Days of Iranian Culture Span Four Cities
IRNA reports that Iran's Culture Minister, along with a 168-artist delegation, arrived in Russia to oversee Days of Iranian Culture across Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, and Astrakhan. The program features a 60-member National Orchestra at the Bolshoi Theatre, 30 visual-arts disciplines, 14 Iranian film screenings, five expert sessions, a joint film production accord, a Minab-memorial caravan, and a Persian-Islamic sculpture installation in Moscow.
Iran says its defense doctrine has changed, shaped by lessons from the Iran-Iraq War
IRNA reports that Iran’s defense doctrine has shifted, rooted in lessons from the Iran-Iraq War. The Foundation for the Preservation of Sacred Defense Values and Resistance describes deterrence as a product of wartime resilience. A separate piece traces 46 years of defense evolution—from trenches to drones and domestically produced systems—while the acting defense minister and a UN General Assembly note signal ongoing momentum under the new doctrine.
IRNA reports: NATO acknowledges Europe's role in the war against Iran; what does international law say?
An IRNA report cites international-law expert Reza Nasri, who contends that Europe is not a neutral observer in the US-Israel-led campaign against Iran, and that UN and ILC provisions, along with Geneva Conventions, imply Europe’s complicity in the conflict due to its support and use of bases and airspace. Nasri also notes that NATO’s secretary-general’s admission aligns with these readings of international law.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister's Account of Talks With Araghchi at the United Nations
Ukraine’s foreign minister said he spoke with Iran’s counterpart on the UN General Assembly sidelines in New York, discussing the Middle East, Europe, and peace efforts, and that both sides agreed to keep communication channels open.
