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Iran: Cairo Agreement defunct, no IAEA inspections currently underway

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said on Monday that there are currently no inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) taking place in Iran, adding that the most recent visit occurred at least ten days ago at the Bushehr nuclear power plant, south of the country.

Iranian daily calls for domestic accountability over UN sanctions, but not at cost of national cohesion

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami daily states those responsible for imposing sanctions on the Iranian people should be held accountable, but warned that now is not the time for public debates or internecine confrontations.

Iran says welcomes decision by Palaetinians regarding Gaza ceasefire

Iran says it welcomes any decision by Palestinian resistance and people regarding the Gaza ceasefire proposal.

Iran women’s volleyball team wins first-ever gold at central Asia championship

The Iranian women’s national volleyball team clinched their first major international title on Sunday, defeating host Uzbekistan 3–0 to become champions of the Central Asia Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Iran FM: Western countries rejected talks due to excessive demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Western countries had rejected negotiations with Iran due to their “excessive demands.”

Iranian parliament approves plan to remove four zeros from national currency

The Iranian Parliament has approved amendments to the Monetary and Banking Reform Bill, which includes removing four zeros from the national currency.

US denies visas to Iranian football delegation for 2026 World Cup draw

The US State Department has denied visa requests for a nine-member Iranian football delegation, including Mehdi Taj, president of Iran’s Football Federation, and Amir Ghalenoei, the Team Melli coach.

Iran Expediency Council member: CFT accession was a measured decision

Member of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohammad Reza Bahonar says the body has conditionally approved Iran’s accession to the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) convention.

Iran cultural heritage minister: Mehregan Festival ‘symbol of justice, global solidarity’

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has described the ancient Persian festival of Mehregan as a manifestation of compassion, justice, and peaceful coexistence, calling it a reminder of humanity’s shared cultural wisdom.

Iran to conduct first satellite launch using solid-fuel rocket

The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) announced that preparations are underway at the Chabahar National Launch Center for the country’s first satellite launch using a solid-fuel rocket, a step officials describe as an important milestone toward space independence.

Guardiola calls for global action to end Israeli genocide in Gaza

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has renewed his call for international support to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza, expressing deep concern over the humanitarian catastrophe.

Iran executes six convicted of terrorism in Khuzestan province

Iran has executed six men who were convicted of carrying out deadly attacks and bombings in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to the judiciary’s media center.

Four dead, dozens injured in bus crash in Iran’s Firouzkouh

At least four people were killed and 30 others injured after a bus plunged into a ravine on the Damavand-Firouzkouh road near the Iranian capital, local officials confirmed on Friday.

Bajelvand wins gold in World Para Athletics, secures Iran’s fourth title

Hossein Bajelvand claimed a gold medal in the men’s discus throw at the World Para Athletics Championships in India, marking Iran’s fourth gold medal of the tournament.

Iran Atomic Organization Says No Bank Accounts Frozen in Turkey

The spokesperson for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) has denied reports that any of the organization’s bank accounts or assets have been frozen or seized in Turkey.

Blast at Tehran University laboratory kills 1, injures 2

An explosion at a laboratory in the University of Tehran in the Iranian capital claimed the life of one person and injured two others.

Russia says strategic partnership treaty with Iran officially enters into force

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran has officially come into effect.

Senior Iranian politician backs CFT accession, dismisses opponents’ arguments as ‘weak’

A member of Iran’s Expediency Council, has defended the body’s recent approval of Iran’s accession to the Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) convention, saying the decision reflects national interest despite political disputes.

Iran urges UN Security Council to approve Palestinian statehood

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called on the UN Security Council to approve Palestine’s full membership and recognize it as a sovereign state.

Iranian VP: Tehran has no plans on expelling European troika ambassadors

Iran’s Executive Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah says the country has no plans to expel the ambassadors of the three European states that have activated the so-called Snapback mechanism.

Authorities in Iran vow accountability after deadly student bus crash

Authorities in Iran’s central Semnan province pledged on Wednesday accountability after a bus carrying female medical students crashed on the Semnan-Sorkheh road a day earlier, leaving two dead and 11 injured.

Iranian president congratulates China on National Day, highlights strategic ties

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, calling the day a symbol of unity, progress, and remarkable achievements.

Iran’s water rights from Helmand river remain unfulfilled despite treaty with Afghanistan

Iran has once again raised concerns over Afghanistan’s failure to deliver its agreed share of water from the Helmand River, despite a 1973 treaty obliging Kabul to allocate 820 million cubic meters annually.

Rezaei: Trump’s letter to Leader raised nuclear talks, not missiles

Mohsen Rezaei, member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, said that the letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader had sought talks on the nuclear issue and made no mention of missiles.

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