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Iran seeks diplomacy
Iran’s foreign minister says the country is ready for both diplomacy and war with the US, stressing that Washington’s military buildup in the region does not scare Tehran. Abbas Araghchi made the comment in an address to the National Congress on Foreign Policy in Tehran. The foreign minister noted that Iran seeks independence as a major principle enshrined in its constitution. He said Iran will never yield to hegemony, including on its right to nuclear enrichment, as clearly shown by its resistance against the US-Israeli aggression of last June. Araghchi’s comments come after Iran and the US held indirect talks in the Omani capital Muscat on Friday. Iran has reiterated that the talks will remain focused on trust-building measures concerning its nuclear activities, rather than Washington’s demands for a full halt in Tehran’s nuclear program.
Hamas rejects disarmament
Senior Hamas official Khaled Masha’al has rejected calls to disarm the group, saying resistance will continue as long as Israeli occupation exists. He said efforts to disarm the resistance in Gaza will facilitate the elimination of the Palestinian nation. Mashal added that any discussion of weapons must be conducted within a framework of reconstruction, humanitarian relief, and guarantees against renewed war. The top Hamas official also hailed the international recognition of Palestine, adding that mere recognition is not enough and this diplomatic step must be turned into a concrete and tangible reality. He further noted that Israel poses a threat to the entire region beyond Palestine, and called for coordinated regional strategies to confront this danger.
Japan snap polls
In Japan, people are casting their ballots in snap parliamentary elections with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party set to secure a decisive victory. Various polls suggest that Takaichi enjoys strong public support, giving her party a significant advantage in the elections. Throughout the campaign, she has pledged to transform public anxiety into optimism by prioritizing economic revitalization and domestic growth. However, her proposal to suspend the reduced 8 percent consumption tax on food has unsettled financial markets, with investors expressing concern over fiscal discipline. Meanwhile, prime minister’s firm stance toward China has contributed to rising tensions between the two Asian powers. A slowdown in bilateral trade and a decline in Chinese tourist arrivals have negatively impacted Japan’s hospitality and retail sectors.
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