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Islamic Revolution anniversary 

The Iranian nation is celebrating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, with millions of people getting ready to take part in nationwide rallies on Wednesday. The celebrations commemorate the 1979 revolution that ended Pahlavi's western-backed monarchial regime. On Wednesday, massive marches are to be held across the country to mark the occasion. In a message to the nation on Monday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said this year's rallies will demonstrate Iran's true power, which is rooted in the people's will, not military prowess. Iran's Islamic Revolution put an end to Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's rule that was seen by many as being deeply influenced by and subservient to Western powers.

Iran-US indirect talks 

Iran’s top security official has warned Americans against the “destructive role of the Zionists” in Tehran’s negotiations with Washington. Ali Larijani made the comment in a social media post, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States. Speaking before his trip to Washington, Netanyahu said he would present to the US President Israel's principles on the negotiations with Iran. Iran's security chief said Americans must think wisely and not allow Netanyahu to imply that he wants to go and teach Americans the framework of the nuclear negotiations. Larijani also told Oman’s national television that the American side has reached the conclusion that talks with Iran should only focus on the country’s nuclear program. He said apart from the nuclear issue, Iran will not negotiate any other subject with the US. Larijani said Iran has frequently indicated that it will not take a negative approach to realistic talks, and is ready for such negotiations. He said bringing up other issues during negotiations will lead to their failure. During his visit, Larijani met with the Sultan of Oman, as well as the country’s foreign minister, and the spokesman of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement.

Epstein files fallout 

A newly uncovered FBI interview has raised questions about US President Donald Trump's allegation that he knew nothing about convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. According to the summary of a 2019 FBI interview with a police chief in Palm Beach, Florida, the police chief received a call from Trump in July 2006, when Epstein's first sex crime charges became public. The police chief, identified as Michael Reiter, said Trump told him, "Thank goodness you're stopping him, everyone has known he's been doing this." According to the document, Trump said people in New York knew about Epstein. Trump also said he had once been around Epstein when teenagers were present. Reiter, who retired in 2009, has confirmed the details of the FBI interview. The new development came as the fallout from the Epstein scandal has turned into a major political headache for the Trump administration. The files have also created crises outside the US, after revealing new details of Epstein's ties to prominent people in politics, finance, business and academia.

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