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Trump vows sanctions on Russia if peace negotiations fail, claims Putin is ‘tired’ of war

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he still believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but warned that if talks fail, his administration will move forward with sanctions against Moscow.

US seeking to relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya: Report

The Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, five people with knowledge of the effort told NBC News.

President Pezeshkian says Iran favors negotiation

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that Tehran is open to negotiation, does not fear threats, and will under no circumstances retreat from its legal rights.

Iran’s Leader slams Trump’s peace rhetoric as ‘shameful lie’

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about using power for peace, calling them “a disgrace” and “an outright lie.”

Israel anxious about Trump striking a quick nuclear deal with Iran: NBC News

A person familiar with the dynamic between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told NBC News that Israel is increasingly anxious about the US striking a quick nuclear agreement with Tehran.

‘Time to increase pressure’ on Putin: Zelensky, European leaders speak with Trump following Istanbul peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several top European leaders held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday following the peace negotiations in Turkey, the Ukrainian leader announced on Telegram.

Iran has received no written US proposal: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has dismissed claims about receiving a written message from the United States for a nuclear deal, saying the Islamic Republic’s right to peaceful enrichment remains in place.

UN refutes US-backed Gaza aid plan

The United Nations has announced it will not take part in a US-backed humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip because it is not impartial, neutral or independent, as Israel pledged to facilitate the effort without being involved in aid deliveries.

Russia, Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side

Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement in Istanbul for the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis.

Iranian sports photographer dies of injuries after racing accident in Tehran

Famous Iranian sports photographer Hamidreza Darajati has died of severe injuries sustained during a crash at the Azadi racetrack in Tehran.

Iran’s cultural heritage protection guards clash with smugglers

A violent clash has occurred in Marvdasht, Fars Province, between antiquities traffickers and Iran’s cultural heritage protection guards within the protected zone of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Deputy Head of Cultural Heritage in Fars, Afshin Ebrahimi said a group of smugglers attempted to steal and damage a Sassanid-era inscription.

Iran Deputy FM rejects pause in uranium enrichment

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi  says the country’s right to uranium enrichment remains an uncompromisable red line.

Gharibabadi: Iran, European powers reaffirm commitment to diplomacy in Istanbul meeting

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, announced that Iran and three key European countries – France, Germany, and the UK– remain committed to preserving and utilizing diplomacy effectively.

Palme d’Or winners support Iranian filmmaker’s documentary on Gaza journalist

British filmmakers Ken Loach and Paul Laverty – winners of two Palme d'Or awards at the Cannes Film Festival – have expressed strong support for Put your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, a documentary by Iranian director Sepideh Farsi, which premiered in the ACID section at Cannes.

Calligraphy exhibition ‘Khoshnegaran’ opens at Avicenna Cultural Center in Tehran

A group calligraphy exhibition titled Khoshnegaran was inaugurated on Thursday, at the Avicenna Cultural Center’s gallery in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Ali Daei congratulates Tractor FC on historic league title, hopes for Asian glory

Iranian football legend Ali Daei has congratulated Tractor FC on winning the Persian Gulf Pro League for the first time in the Iranian club’s history.

Interior minister: Undocumented Afghan migrants taking jobs, burdening subsidy system

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, upon arrival in southeastern Kerman Province on Friday morning, stated that the number of undocumented migrants from neighboring Afghanistan in the province exceeds the national average, adding that their presence has strained job opportunities and government subsidies.

Mass gathering in Tehran marks first anniversary of President Raisi’s Death 

Tehran witnessed a massive public turnout on Thursday afternoon, as thousands gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, known as the "Martyrs of Service." 

Iran reiterates support for Palestinian right to self-determinatio,  accountability for Zionist war crimes

On the anniversary of the establishment of the Zionist regime, called Nakba Day, the Iranian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the inalienable right of the Palestinian nation to self-determination, underscoring the legal and moral responsibility of the international community to halt the genocide in Gaza and prosecute and punish the Zionist war criminals. 

President Pezeshkian: Iran to negotiate with dignity, not under threat 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran remains open to negotiations and peace, but strictly rejects any talks held under duress or threats. 

US should ‘take’ Gaza and turn it into ‘freedom zone’: Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants Washington to "take" Gaza and turn it into a "freedom zone" as Israel tightens its siege and continues its military onslaught on the besieged enclave.

Trump’s announcement about Syria surprised US officials: Reuters

When US President Donald Trump announced in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that he would lift all sanctions on Syria, the decision, which will boost a country devastated by 13 years of war, took many in the region by surprise. It also caught some in his own administration off guard.

US opposes Ukraine attendance at NATO summit: Report

The Unites States is against inviting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Italy’s ANSA news agency has reported, citing anonymous diplomatic sources.

Syrian official appears to hint at normalisation of ties with Israel

A Syrian official has appeared to hint at possible normalisation with Israel after being questioned on the issue by an Israeli outlet.

Environmental fallout from Shahid Rajaee port blast: 36,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil

The recent explosion at Bandar Shahid Rajaee in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas has caused significant environmental damage, with over 36,000 cubic meters of soil contaminated.