Iran showcased its Khorramshahr-4 long-range ballistic missile at Tehran's Revolution Square on Tuesday evening, state media reported, as uncertainty deepened over a second round of peace talks with the United States.
Footage from Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting showed crowds waving flags at the rally where the missile was exhibited.
The Khorramshahr-4 is one of Iran's advanced medium- to long-range ballistic missiles, with an estimated range of about 2,000 kilometers. The warhead is capable of carrying more than one ton of high-explosive payload, making it one of the largest warhead configurations developed within Iran, according to media reports.
The display came as U.S. Vice President JD Vance remained in Washington instead of departing for Pakistan, and Iranian officials signaled they would not resume talks until the issue of the naval blockade is resolved. Ahmad Naderi, a member of parliament's presidium, told the Iranian Students' News Agency that negotiations would be on hold until the blockade is lifted.
Iran displays Khorramshahr-4 missile as talks with US stall
China and Thailand on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance cooperation in various fields in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Noting the current turbulent international situation, Anutin said Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries.
Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts, he said.
Anutin extended his gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Noting China is a reliable and dependable strategic cooperative partner of Thailand, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the saying "China and Thailand are one family" has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang said that, facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, and carry forward traditional friendship.
China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development, Wang said.
He expressed the hope that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecommunications fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, according to Wang.
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
