Pars Today – The Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan announced the determination of Baku and Tehran to develop transit along the North-South and East-West corridors.
The expansion of bilateral cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan, Swiss prosecutors handling complaints against the head of the Zionist regime, Europe and China warning against the consequences of Trump’s tariff threats, a new wave of wildfires in Los Angeles, Araghchi’s response to the UN Secretary-General’s remarks, and Ansarullah’s reaction to U.S. actions are among the highlights of the latest news from Iran and the world covered in this report by Pars Today.
Russia benefits from Iran’s expertise in facing sanctions
The Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta reported that Iran’s expertise in circumventing sanctions, gained through years of confrontation with the United States, has been largely utilized by Russia, providing significant assistance to Moscow. By studying these achievements, Russia can now refine its strategy to overcome sanctions. According to experts, Iran plays a vital role for Russia in advancing the major geopolitical project of the North-South Corridor.
Swiss prosecutors investigate complaints against the head of the Israeli regime
The Swiss Attorney General’s Office confirmed that it has received several criminal complaints against Isaac Herzog, the head of the Zionist regime. The Swiss news agency Keystone-ATS reported that one of the complaints against Herzog was filed by a civil group called “Legal Action Against Genocide,” demanding that Herzog be prosecuted for incitement to genocide and crimes against humanity.
Expansion of bilateral cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan
Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, stated during the 16th meeting of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission in Tehran that Baku places great importance on developing activities and cooperation in the North-South Corridor. Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan are seeking to expand trade relations with each other, and the development of bilateral cooperation will benefit the people of both countries.
Europe warns against Trump’s tariff threats
According to Reuters, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, stated that the European Union aims to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump while warning against the risks posed by his “global competition to the end” approach through tariffs.
China reacts to Trump’s trade threats
AFP reported that Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to the threat of a 10% tariff by the new U.S. president on China, stating, “We have always believed that there are no winners in a trade war or tariff war. China is firmly committed to safeguarding its national interests.”
Araghchi to Guterres: Preaching Iranians is audacious
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, responded to UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ anti-Iran remarks on social media platform X, stating, “It is audacious to preach Iranians.” He emphasized Iran’s longstanding commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which Iran signed as a founding member in 1968. Araghchi added that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has issued a religious decree declaring all weapons of mass destruction as forbidden.
New wave of wildfires in Los Angeles
A new wave of the “Hughes” wildfire has erupted in mountainous areas 80 kilometers north of Los Angeles, spreading rapidly and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of households. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) reported that as of Wednesday afternoon local time, it had not been able to contain any percentage of the new wildfire, which has affected both Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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