Resalat, a conservative Islamist newspaper supportive of Khamenei, featured a headline proclaiming that “America’s war machine” is unable to withstand “the strong surge of Iran’s offensive defense in the Persian Gulf.” Message
Monday’s newspapers in Iran depicted an Islamic Republic bracing for a potential revival of conflict with the United States and Israel.
The day following Iran’s counterproposal, which was turned down by US President Donald Trump, news stories emphasized military readiness, cautions that Washington would face severe consequences if hostilities restart, and a firm declaration that Iran will not yield to pressure.
Here’s a glimpse at a few of the articles:
Kayhan, a highly regarded conservative newspaper in Iran, perceived as supportive of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, featured the headline: “Missiles and drones of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) target enemy ships and bases.”
Resalat, a conservative Islamist newspaper supportive of Khamenei, headlined that “America’s war machine” cannot withstand “Iran’s formidable wave of offensive defense in the Persian Gulf.”
It additionally featured a section titled “retaliation for Beirut,” alluding to the partnership with the Iran-supported Lebanese militant organization Hezbollah, which is engaged in conflict with Israel.
The government newspaper “Iran” emphasized in one headline that “negotiation does not equal surrender,” and noted that the “ball is in Washington’s court” following Tehran’s reply to the US via Pakistani intermediaries.
The conservative-leaning “Hamshahri Tehran” newspaper featured a primary headline about “Iran’s war zone,” including subheadlines on “fast attack boats,” “naval mines,” and “underground missile cities.”
Jam-e Jam, linked to the state broadcaster IRIB, featured a headline reading “The Commander’s Directives,” highlighting that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei conveyed new choices and actions for a strong response against adversaries.”
“The military is standing by for the command to launch,” it stated,
Israeli soldier shot dead as fighting intensifies near Lebanon border
An Israeli soldier died in a Hezbollah drone strike close to the Lebanon border on Sunday as hostilities persisted, intensifying the strain on the fragile ceasefire.
The soldier was identified by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as 47-year-old reservist Alexander Glovanyov. This signifies the eighteenth Israeli soldier who has died in southern Lebanon or near the border since the conflict with Hezbollah started. A Hezbollah drone strike also led to the death of an Israeli civilian contractor.
On Sunday, the Israeli military announced additional evacuation warnings for areas in southern Lebanon and revealed a fresh series of attacks aimed at what it claimed was Hezbollah infrastructure. The day before, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of 22 individuals in Lebanon, while Hezbollah asserted it had carried out 22 assaults on Israeli troops.
Despite the continuous conflict, the US is prepared to facilitate a third round of direct discussions between ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon later this week in an effort to secure a more extensive ceasefire agreement.
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