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Iran sentences 2 ex-ministers over economic corruption in Debsh tea case

Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has sentenced two former ministers from President Raisi’s administration to prison for their involvement in the high-profile Debsh Tea corruption case.

Iran warns against undermining cooperation with IAEA

Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna has emphasized that its constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should not be weakened by short-sighted political interests. 

US seeking to disrupt Iran’s oil by halting vessels at sea: Reuters

President Donald Trump's administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under an international accord aimed at countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction, sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters.

Majority of western Europeans believe Trump is threat to peace: Poll

Large majorities in five western European countries think Donald Trump is a threat to peace and security in Europe, a survey has found, after the US president assailed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and suspended military aid to Kiev.

Putin appoints new Russian envoy to US

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree appointing Aleksandr Darchiev as Moscow’s new ambassador to Washington.

Trump’s threats complicate ceasefire attempts, encourage Israel to backtrack on deal: Hamas

Palestinian group Hamas on Thursday has stressed that the threats made by US President Donald Trump demanding the immediate release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip are complicating ceasefire efforts and encouraging Israel to backtrack on the agreement.

Iran’s reformist gov’t faces sabotage from hardliners, calls grow for ‘strategic resilience’

Iran’s reformist government, led by President Massoud Pezeshkian, is under increasing pressure from hardline factions, accused of using disruptive tactics to undermine its agenda, Etemad daily analyzed the issue on Thursday.

France says providing intelligence to Ukraine after US freeze

Paris is providing military intelligence to Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said after Washington halted intelligence sharing with Kyiv, the BFM TV channel reported.

US officials secretly meeting with Zelensky rivals: Politico

Senior members of US President Donald Trump’s administration have engaged in back-channel communications with political rivals of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Politico has reported, citing insider sources.

Investigation reveals Israeli soldiers selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon

Israeli soldiers have been selling looted valuables from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, a new investigation has disclosed.

FM: Iran pursues path of independence in a turbulent world laid bare by Trump-Zelensky showdown

The Iranian foreign minister has asserted that as the White House grapples with internal strife and shifting global alliances, Iran stands firm on its path of independence, rejecting dependence on external powers, in a world where diplomacy is increasingly overshadowed by domestic politics and power struggles, evidenced by the recent sparring between the Ukrainian and American heads of state.

Iran’s president joins national campaign to reduce road accidents, calls for responsible driving

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has joined the national campaign "No to Accidents" to address the country’s alarming road accident statistics, urging citizens to prioritize safety and responsibility while driving.

Zelensky’s face-off with Trump sparks debate in Iran on implications of Tehran-Washington negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent meeting with former US President Donald Trump has drawn global attention, with many praising Zelensky for standing firm against Trump’s assertive demands.

Trump threatens Palestinian people in Gaza

United States President Donald Trump has issued a threat to Hamas and the people of the Gaza Strip as part of a demand to release all Israeli captives in the besieged territory.

US approves $95mn in aid to Lebanon’s military

The administration of President Donald Trump has approved a waiver for $95m in military assistance to Lebanon in a sign that it sees it's making progress against Hezbollah.

34 foreign airlines operate flights to Iran with no restrictions: IKIA CEO

34 foreign airlines and 14 domestic airlines currently operate flights in Iran, with no restrictions on international routes, says the CEO of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA).

VP: Iran’s president refuses to enforce hijab law amid rising tensions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that he will not enforce the country’s controversial hijab law that imposes penalties on women who fail to observe Islamic attire, despite pressure from the principlist factions.

West’s ‘ineffective’ pressure campaign against Iran to backfire: Envoy

The Western strategy of exerting pressure on Tehran to force its unilateral compliance with nuclear obligations is “not only ineffective but also counterproductive”, Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohsen Naziri Asl has warned.

US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza war

Washington is engaging in direct talks with Hamas as negotiations on a ceasefire accord between the Palestinian armed group and Israel are hanging by a thread.

Poll shows almost half of Britons want Trump UK  visit cancelled after clash with Zelensky

A poll has shown Britons’ fury at US President Donald Trump’s second state visit invitation, with almost half saying it should be cancelled after his White House clash with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

Israel’s Gaza aid blockade could breach humanitarian law: E3

The blockade of aid to the Gaza Strip announced by Israel last week would risk violating international humanitarian law, three European foreign ministers have warned in a statement.

CIA confirms freeze of intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Washington has brought all intelligence sharing with Kiev to a halt, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed to Fox Business on Wednesday.

Israel reports $2.5bn in damage from war with Hezbollah

Israel has reported damage worth 9 billion shekels ($2.5 billion) in the war with the Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Oil minister: Turkmen gas starts flowing to Turkey via Iran

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says Turkmenistan's gas export to Turkey via Iran has started.

Trump says received an important letter from Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he appreciates Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement in support of peace talks, but did not directly discuss his decision to halt military aid to Ukraine in his address to a joint session of the Congress.
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