Iranian FM spokesman condemns US interventionism for causing middle east turmoil

The war, turmoil, and rise of terrorism in the Middle East are the bitter fruits of the United States intervention, Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Iran, said at a press conference on Sunday.

Baghaei emphasized that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is a result of Israel's continued siege of Gaza and its escalating criminal activities. Currently, severe weather conditions such as extreme cold and torrential rains are exacerbating the plight of the Palestinian people in Gaza. Furthermore, Israel's violations of the sovereignty of Palestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian states continue.

The spokesman also condemned the U.S. interventionist behavior in the region, saying that it has brought many negative consequences to the Middle East, including war, instability, and the breeding of terrorism.

"The United States must be held accountable for its interference in regional affairs and the crimes it has committed, which have resulted in countless deaths. Regrettably, however, the United States is staying on the same wrong path," he said.

The Venezuelan government on Thursday condemned the United States' seizure of a giant oil tanker off its coast, calling the move "a blatant theft and an act of international piracy."

Baghaei said the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker lacked legitimacy and was a blatant criminal act. He stressed that the U.S. has no right to invoke its domestic laws as international law, arguing that if such illegal acts become the norm, the entire international community will suffer.

Iranian FM spokesman condemns US interventionism for causing middle east turmoil

Iranian FM spokesman condemns US interventionism for causing middle east turmoil

Iranian FM spokesman condemns US interventionism for causing middle east turmoil

Iranian FM spokesman condemns US interventionism for causing middle east turmoil

Movie fans stepped into the shooting locations of racing-comedy film "Pegasus 3" to explore the industrial site that served as the racetrack in the film during a public open day event on Saturday in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province.

"Pegasus 3" is the third installment in Director Han Han's racing-comedy franchise starring Shen Teng, one of China's most bankable comedic actors. As of Monday, it has surpassed a box office of over 41 billion yuan (around 596 million U.S. dollars), according to ticketing tracker Maoyan.

A refining plant belonging to Sinopec Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Company, a key filming location for "Pegasus 3," saw its unique industrial landscape transformed into a futuristic cyberpunk-style racetrack in the film.

On the open day event at the plant, many fans located the starting point of the "Muchen 100 Rally" qualifying track from the movie while gathering near the entrance. Refining towers, pipe corridors and lighting perfectly matched the shots seen in the film.

"I'm so happy to visit the plant after seeing 'Pegasus 3.' Seeing these buildings and lights in person makes me feel very proud," said Zheng Sijun, a movie fan.

Many industrial facilities, roads and embankment greenways in the plant area appeared in the film's racetrack scenes. These real industrial settings became a vital part of the movie's visual effects.

Fans also entered the central control room of the refinery to get a close-up look at operations.

"When watching the movie, we only saw a general view of the plant on screen. But coming to the site, you realize this is a truly huge, vast and awe-inspiring industrial complex," said Wang Ziyi, another movie fan.

The event's success indicates that the public's passion for film can be translated into educational initiatives, boosting awareness of China's advancements in productive forces among everyday people in the country.

Popular racing film spurs visits to shooting location in east China's Ningbo city