Iran intercepts US MQ-1 drone east of Strait of Hormuz
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for regional security cooperation without US involvement, amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington. Reports also indicate that Iran has received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but has declined to respond, citing specific conditions for future negotiations.
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The diplomatic standoff and regional security posturing reflect the volatile geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and the ongoing friction between Iran and the US.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly in New York City on September 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Countries in the region are capable of ensuring their own security through cooperation without US involvement, said Iran's president on Thursday.
Speaking at an event marking a local holiday, Masoud Pezeshkian addressed regional issues and called for closer cooperation among neighboring countries, according to a statement from the Iranian presidency.
"We are brothers with all the countries around us, and we are all Muslims. Therefore, we can help one another and ensure the security of our region," he said.
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