Iran doubled down on national solidarity this week as tensions flare over U.S. military moves and EU sanctions. President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed to resist foreign pressure during televised remarks on Saturday, declaring: "We will not bow before difficulties" amid stalled nuclear negotiations. 🔥
EU Forces Labeled Terrorists
In a dramatic escalation, Iran designated all EU naval and air forces as terrorist organizations – a direct response to Brussels labeling Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists earlier this week. 🇮🇷⚡ The Foreign Ministry called the EU move "a violation of international law," setting up a diplomatic showdown.
U.S. Envoy Sparks Regional Fury
Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee ignited firestorms across Arab capitals by claiming Israel has a "biblical right" to control most of the Middle East. The Arab League slammed the comments as "highly extremist", while Egypt called them a "blatant violation" of UN principles. Saudi Arabia warned the rhetoric could "threaten international peace." 🌏💥
With U.S.-Iran nuclear talks hanging in the balance and regional tempers flaring, 2026 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for Middle East diplomacy. Stay tuned for updates. 📢
