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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iranian daily warns against underestimating sanctions snapback mechanism

The Iranian newspaper Jomhouri-e Eslami has cautioned officials about downplaying the risks of the snapback mechanism embedded in the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

US calls on Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil

The United States hopes European allies will join potential secondary tariffs on Russia, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told CNBC in an interview.

Israel says attacked Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah port

Israel’s military has launched new air attacks on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, targeting what it described as Houthi-linked sites used to stage drone and missile attacks against Israel and its allies.

Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations set for July 23: Zelensky

The third round of direct talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will take place on July 23 in Istanbul, President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed.

Nuclear enrichment will continue, but Iran still open to talks: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment programme, which was severely damaged by waves of US and Israeli air attacks last month.

Tehran air quality reaches hazardous levels amid extreme heat

The Tehran Air Quality Control Company has announced that the capital’s air quality index (AQI) reached 192 on Monday evening, placing it in the “unhealthy for all groups” category and bordering on “hazardous'.

Iranian official urges sun protection as UV radiation levels rise

An Iranian official has warned the public about increasing levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation across Iran, especially during the summer months.

Israeli soldiers arrested in Belgium after Gaza war crimes complaint by rights groups

Belgian federal police have detained two Israeli soldiers facing accusations of war crimes in Gaza following a complaint by two rights groups.

Israeli army admits major manpower shortfall amid Gaza war for 1st time: Report

The Israeli military has acknowledged for the first time a major depletion in its ranks amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, local media reported on Monday.

25 states, EU condemn Israel ‘inhumane killing’ of civilians in Gaza

More than two dozen countries along with the EU on Monday condemned Israel's 'inhumane killing' of civilians in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate end to the war in the besieged enclave.

Beijing slams EU for including Chinese firms in anti-Russia sanctions

The EU’s decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in the latest round of sanctions against Russia is baseless, China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced, stressing that Beijing will protect the targeted companies.

Gaza death toll surges past 59,000 as Israel continues war on Palestinians

At least 59,029 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.

Iran’s Lake Urmia on brink of total desiccation

For the first time in recorded history, Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, may be facing complete desiccation by the end of this summer.

Iran prioritizes strengthening defense capabilities and post-war recovery

Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization Hamid Pourmohammadi says enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and repairing the damage caused by the recent US and Israeli aggression against Iran are top priorities for the government.

Iran to host three-way talks with Russia and China amid efforts to prevent snapback sanctions

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a trilateral meeting with Russia and China will be held on Tuesday in Tehran with a focus on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran leader’s advisor: National unity requires tangible change and public satisfaction

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has underscored the importance of national unity in a post on the social platform X.

More Mossad-linked agents captured in Iran

Iranian security agents have captured two terrorist elements linked to Israel’s Mossad spy agency in the northeastern province of North Khorasan.

Israel seeking to fund tour for MAGA and pro-Trump influencers: Report

The Israeli foreign ministry will fund a tour by right-wing social media influencers from the United States, according to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

Starvation kills 86 Gazans, including 76 children, since start of war: Health Ministry

At least 86 Palestinians, including 76 children, have died from hunger and malnutrition due to Israel’s deliberate blockade preventing aid from entering the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry has announced.

Analyst says Israel unlikely to strike Iran again, citing failed strategy in Syria

Political analyst Sadegh Zibakalam believes that Israel is unlikely to launch another attack on Iran following recent tensions.

Iran says European trio has lost legal standing in nuclear deal

Iran has told the United Nations that France, Germany and the United Kingdom no longer count as participants in the 2015 nuclear accord, charging that they backed Israel’s recent 12‑day assault and Washington’s “maximum‑pressure” campaign against Iran.

Iranian daily: Another war likely if Iran undermines own strength

Iranian daily Kayhan, in an editorial on Monday, warned that a new war could erupt if Iran fails to project and preserve the political and military strength it demonstrated during the war with the US and Israel last month.

Iranian Leader’s aide meets Putin in Kremlin to discuss nuclear, regional issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have discussed the latest issues regarding Tehran's nuclear program and tensions in West Asia.

Israeli attacks in Syria raise US concern over Netanyahu: Report

Israeli attacks in Syria have led to “growing skepticism inside the Donald Trump administration” regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with a sense that his policies in the Middle East are “too disruptive,” the US-based Axios news site reported Sunday.

Iran’s intelligence minister: Crucial Israeli targets exposed to Iranian armed forces

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib said on Monday his ministry provided the Iranian armed forces with “critical intelligence” on Israeli targets during the 12-day conflict last month, calling it a major achievement in the country’s security operations.