11:08⇢Iran Rejects Western Pressure While Keeping Diplomatic Door Ajar
⌨The newspapers report on Iran's stance toward Western pressure, with officials emphasizing the country will not yield to demands (ISNA, Hamshahri). Foreign Minister Aragchi clarifies that avoiding negotiations with the US is not Iran's strategy, while maintaining that past experiences make meaningful talks unlikely (Mehr News, Khabar Online). Regional tensions continue as Israeli forces reportedly stormed a village in western Daraa, Syria (Al-Alam), while Ansarullah calls for unified Arab response against Israeli aggression (Tasnim). Domestically, Iranian authorities have detained citizens participating in Nowruz celebrations (Iran International, Radio Farda). Istanbul's mayor has been formally charged with financial corruption (BBC Persian).