Iran President: Diplomatic Solutions Open, Warns Against Coercion; Gaza Aid Convoy Controversy; Hormuz Strait New Rules; Lebanon & Gaza Casualties

Tehran. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that "all paths are still open" for diplomatic solutions. But he warned that trying to make Iran bow down through pressure and force is "just an illusion".

According to Al Jazeera, Pezeshkian said, "All diplomatic solutions are open from our side, but the idea that Iran can be made to surrender through pressure is just an illusion."

Meanwhile, global criticism has increased after Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video showing Israeli jail security personnel mistreating activists who were abducted on a Gaza aid convoy. In the video, Ben-Gvir is seen mocking the detained activists.

Meanwhile, Iran has announced the establishment of a new "supervision area" in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. According to a notice issued by Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority, permission will now be mandatory for movement in that area.

The authority warned, "Movement without permission will be considered illegal."

Lebanese health ministry and local media have reported that more than 20 people have died in Israeli attacks in the southern region of Lebanon. It is said that the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel is proving ineffective in practice.

Similarly, at least 72,773 people have died and 172,723 have been injured since October 2023 due to Israel's war in Gaza. This data has been released by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

With the help of agencies