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Sanctions relief Iran’s main focus in U.S. negotiations: Govt. Spokesperson

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Tehran’s main focus in the ongoing indirect talks with Washington is the effective removal of sanctions, Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated.
Int'l Relations

Iran dismisses baseless claims of PGCC countries on Persian Gulf islands

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Iran's United Nations envoy Amir Saeed Iravani has strongly condemned baseless claims raised during the foreign ministerial meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council about three Iranian islands.
Americas

Palestinian activist denied release for son’s birth: Wife

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Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist who has been arrested in the United States pending his deportation, has missed the birth of his son after being refused temporary release to attend the birth, his wife has stated.
Europe

Putin says he’s open to direct negotiations with Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated he is open to the possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, as pressure from the United States builds on both sides to agree to a quick peace accord.
Foreign Policy

Certain groups manipulating Iran-US negotiations: FM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has denounced certain Special Interest groups for trying to derail the ongoing diplomatic endeavours between Tehran and Washington by promoting “maximalist demands” and smearing talks.
Views

Iranian newspaper slams three groups for seeking to torpedo negotiations, détente with US

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The Iranian daily Etela’at has criticized three factions it claims are undermining the current nuclear negotiations with the US and efforts to reduce tensions, arguing that their actions risk harming national interests.
Middle East

Israel ‘completely’ blocked all humanitarian aid into Gaza for 50 days: UN

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The United Nations has marked 50 days since Israel imposed a complete blockade on humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, warning of a rapidly deteriorating situation that is endangering the lives of Palestinian civilians.
Middle East

Nearly 600 children killed, 1,600 injured in renewed Israeli onslaught on Gaza: UN

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Nearly 600 children have been killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip since last month, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has reported.
Americas

Washington had ‘very good’ meetings with Tehran: Trump

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US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States has had very good negotiations with Iran, two days after the second round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian: Iran ready for agreement but not to give in to bullying

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready to reach an agreement with the US within a defined framework and while preserving national interests, but if the US refuses to negotiate on an equal footing, Iran will continue down its own path.
Europe

US wants territory surrounding Europe’s largest nuclear power plant: WSJ

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The United States intends to assert control over the territory surrounding Europe’s largest nuclear power plant as part of a mediated agreement between Kiev and Moscow, according to the Wall Street Journal. The proposal is part of a reported package of options that the US expects Ukraine to respond to by the end of this week.
Europe

Russian president ratifies agreement on strategic partnership with Iran

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has inked the law ratifying the agreement on the comprehensive strategic partnership with Tehran.
Local

Interior minister: Iran returned 1.2 million illegal Afghans to their country last year

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Iran’s interior minister says last year, the country returned 1.2 million illegal Afghan nationals to their country.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian offers condolences on death of Pope Francis

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent his condolences on the death of Pope Francis, paying tribute to the late religious leader for his condemnation of the Israeli genocidal crimes.
Middle East

Israeli military deploys undertrained forces to Gaza amid troop shortage: KAN

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The Israeli army has deployed insufficiently trained soldiers from its elite Golani and Givati brigades to the Gaza Strip amid a critical shortage of troops, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN has reported.
Int'l Relations

Vatican says 88-year-old Pope Francis has died

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Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican announced in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.
Literature

Iran celebrates National Saadi Day, honoring ‘poet of wisdom, humanity’

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Iran marked National Saadi Day on Monday, commemorating the 13th-century Iranian poet whose works continue to shape Persian culture and global humanist thought.
Security

Iran’s armed forces commemorate IRGC founding anniversary

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Iran's Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), praising the elite force as the nation's "indomitable defensive shield" and a key player in regional security.
Religion

Armenian Christian community observes Holy Week, and Easter in Tehran

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Armenian Christians in Tehran marked Holy Week and Easter Sunday with ceremonies at four major churches, including the St. Vartan Church and Saint Sarkis Cathedral.
Middle East

Israel cancels visas for several French lawmakers ahead of visit

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Tel Aviv cancelled visas for 27  left-wing French lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday, the group has announced
Local

Report: Afghan student beaten at Kabul’s Embassy in Tehran, fears for safety

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A PhD student at the University of Tehran was reportedly severely beaten by staff at the Afghan Embassy, where he had referred to renew his passport, leaving him hospitalized and fearing for his life.
Middle East

Israeli military finds ‘professional failures’ in killing of Gaza aid workers

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The Israeli army has released details of an investigation into its own killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics and aid workers in the Gaza Strip last month, claiming its code of ethics was not violated and only one soldier is dismissed, in an attack that sparked outrage in the international community.
Foreign Policy

Iran welcomes any practical initiative that terminates sanctions: Spokeswoman

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Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated that Iran, in the path of negotiations with the United States, welcomes any practical initiative that terminates sanctions and ensures the rights of the nation.
Foreign Policy

Lifting of sanctions Iran’s main demand in talks with US: Spokesman

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The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that Tehran’s fundamental demand in any negotiations with Washington is the removal of sanctions in a way that has tangible and fully effective results.
Foreign Policy

FM Araghchi stresses strategic cooperation between Iran, Russia, China

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the necessity of trilateral cooperation between Iran, Russia, and China to address global challenges during an interview with Russia’s RT network.
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