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Environment

Multiple Iranian provinces announce shutdowns amid unprecedented heatwave

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In response to an ongoing, unprecedented heatwave and rising electricity consumption, several Iranian provinces have declared public holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday to reduce pressure on the national power grid.
Incidents

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Iranian provinces of Sistan-Baluchestan, Kerman

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A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck the border area between Iran’s southeastern provinces of Sistan-Baluchestan and Kerman early Tuesday morning, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Parliament

Iranian parliament speaker: Majlis is offspring of Constitutional Revolution

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, marked the anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution over a century ago by emphasizing the nation’s historic resistance to despotism and foreign domination.
Middle East

Kurds, Syrian government forces clash in Aleppo province

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The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reported that armed groups linked to the country’s security forces attacked several of its positions in northern Aleppo province, at a time when Syria’s fledgling government is facing setbacks in its efforts to unify the nation.
Europe

Mercenaries from Asia and Africa fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Zelensky

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Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russian forces fighting near the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast include foreign mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and several African countries, citing front-line reports from Ukrainian troops.
Americas

Trump pledges to raise tariff on India over Russia oil purchases

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President Donald Trump has threatened to hike US tariffs on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil -- a key source of revenue for Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Security

Former IRGC chief commander: Peace requires power and readiness to repel aggression

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Former IRGC commander during the Iran-Iraq War and current member of Iran's Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaii has said there is an essential link between national security and military preparedness.
Nuclear

Iranian MP: No physical access to nuclear sites to be granted to IAEA officials

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The head of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has firmly announced that no physical access will be granted to the country’s nuclear facilities during the upcoming visit of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) representatives.
Nature and Wildlife

Photo report: Nowruzlu Wetland protected area in Miandoab, northwestern Iran

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Located 15 kilometers from Miandoab city, in northwestern Iran, the Nowruzlu Wetland protected area spans approximately 1,100 hectares.
Middle East

Lebanon’s president vows justice ‘without exceptions’ 5 years after Beirut port explosion

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun vowed Monday to apply justice as he marked the 5th anniversary of the Beirut port blast.
Education

Mohammad Hossein Omid appointed as president of University of Tehran

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Iran's Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has held a meeting led by its Secretary, Hojjatoleslam Abdolhossein Khosropanah, where the proposed presidents of 11 universities were confirmed.
Middle East

More than 600 ex-Israeli security chiefs appeal to Trump to end Gaza war

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Over 600 former Israeli security chiefs urged US President Donald Trump to help end the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Europe

Russia urges caution with nuclear rhetoric after Trump’s submarine order

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The Kremlin announced on Monday that everyone should be careful about nuclear rhetoric, in its first response to a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump that he had ordered a repositioning of American nuclear submarines.
Middle East

Survey shows declining trust in Israeli government, army

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An opinion poll has revealed a sharp decline in public trust in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his government, and the army.
Security

New details emerge about Israeli missile strike on Iranian Supreme National Security Council meeting

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The executive deputy to the Iranian president has disclosed new details about an Israeli missile strike targeting a session of Iran's Supreme National Security Council during the 12-day conflict in June.
Middle East

Hamas says open to delivering food to Israeli hostages in Gaza

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Hamas has announced it is open to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivering aid to Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he requested the Geneva-based international organisation to step in.
Views

Iranian editor criticizes deputy FM for “misinterpretation” of law on IAEA cooperation

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Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the Kayhan newspaper, has strongly criticized recent remarks by an Iranian deputy foreign minister regarding continued cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing him of misrepresenting a binding parliamentary law.
Middle East

Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war against Ukraine

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A top aide to US President Donald Trump has accused India of effectively financing Russia's war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, after American leader escalated pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.
Middle East

Dozens dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen

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A shipwreck off Yemen has killed at least 68 people, the United Nation's migration agency announced Monday, with dozens still missing after the boat carrying mostly Ethiopians sank.
Europe

Witkoff may visit Russia this week: Trump

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U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may travel to Russia on Aug. 6 or 7 — just days before a deadline for Moscow to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face secondary tariffs targeting its oil exports.
Nuclear

Foreign Ministry Spokesman: IAEA official to visit Tehran

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that an official from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will travel to Tehran in less than 10 days.
Europe

Ukraine puts sanctions against dozens of individuals, several entities from Russia, Iran

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on Sunday imposing sanctions against 94 individuals and five legal entities, primarily targeting the captains of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" vessels.
Middle East

Four killed after armed groups attack Syrian security forces

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At least four people were killed after armed groups attacked Syrian security forces in the southern province of Sweida.
Nuclear

Iran sends official letter to UN rejecting legality of snapback mechanism

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Iran has submitted an official letter to the UN Secretary-General and members of the Security Council declaring the reactivation of the “snapback” mechanism to unleash sanctions as illegal and lacking legal basis, according to senior Iranian officials.
Security

Iran’s top security body approves establishment of Defense Council

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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved the formation of a Defense Council as part of major structural changes to the nation's strategic defense policies.
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