Iran’s foreign minister says South Africa’s pro-Palestine actions show that the struggle initiated by late anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is still alive.

The Iranian defense minister says promotion of Iran-India cooperation in defense and military fields can help improve regional security and stability.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman condemns sanctions imposed by the US, the UK and Canada against a number of Iranian individuals and companies, stressing that such steps cannot erode the Iranian government and nation’s determination.

Students and staff of Tehran University have held a rally in support of growing protests on US university campuses where students have erected encampments to demand action to end Israel’s war on Gaza.

President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran cannot be sanctioned and Western plots to isolate the country have failed thanks to the nation’s steely resolve.

Iran’s foreign minister decries the occupying Tel Aviv regime as the root cause of unrest and the precarious situation across the West Asia region.

Iran’s permanent mission to the UN office in Geneva the ongoing crackdown on pro-Palestine demonstrations across US universities will not silence them.