Iranian university students have staged mass rallies to express their solidarity with pro-Palestine academic demonstrations across the United States and Europe demanding an end to Israel’s months-long genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran’s top human rights official says the United States’ violent suppression of pro-Palestinian protests encourages Israel to continue war crimes in Gaza.

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.