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Iran to accept temporary nuclear restrictions if US lifts sanctions, says official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, stated that Tehran is willing to accept temporary limitations on its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions.

Iran reports over one million undocumented foreign nationals expelled this year

Iranian authorities have expelled more than 1.14 million undocumented foreign nationals so far this year, but around three million remain in the country, officials said.

Iran says talks with three European countries not halted, no agreement yet on time or place

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said on Monday that negotiations with three European countries have not stopped, although no agreement has been reached yet on when or where talks will take place.

Iran’s top security official Larijani to sign security agreement in Iraq, to head to Lebanon

Iran’s newly-appointed Supreme National Security Council secretary, Ali Larijani, will sign a bilateral security agreement during a visit to Iraq before continuing on to Lebanon as second leg of his maiden tour in his new post.

Iran FM: IAEA talks to define cooperation framework; no inspections planned until deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be held on Sunday to determine a framework for cooperation.

Top Iran MP: Time of Iran-US talks not determined, negotiations not amount to retreat

Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran’s Parliament, has rejected the notion that negotiations with the US equate to retreat, stressing that the Islamic Republic has always participated in talks from a position of strength while the other side has repeatedly violated its commitments.

Iran welcomes regional peace, warns against external involvement in Caucasus

The Political Advisor to the Iran's President says Tehran welcomes the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan Republics, but it remains sensitive to any plans that bring extra-regional powers and organizations into the security and geopolitical framework of the historic Caucasus region.

Iranian daily sees regional ‘conspiracy’ in Gaza, Hezbollah and Zangezur moves

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has described three recent political and security developments in the Middle East and South Caucasus as a coordinated “plot” serving US and Israeli interests.

Iran’s Sardar Azmoun wins UAE Pro League Golden Ball in first season

Iranian international forward Sardar Azmoun has been named the UAE Pro League’s Best Player of the Season, winning the prestigious Golden Ball award in a ceremony held at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

Leader advisor: Iran will block American corridor in Caucasus with or without Russia

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has reiterated that Iran will prevent the establishment of the so-called “American corridor” in the South Caucasus with or without Russia’s cooperation.

Iranian analyst warns of geopolitical ‘chokehold’ as US consortium takes control of Zangezur corridor

Ehsan Movahedian, an Iranian Caucasus affairs expert, has warned that the Friday US-brokered agreement on the so-called Zangezur corridor could sideline Iran from key regional transit routes.

Tehran governor announces return of 450,000 illegal migrants to Afghanistan

Over the past 100 days, more than one million illegal migrants have been returned from Iran to Afghanistan, including 450,000 from Tehran Province.

Armenian PM highlights railway connection with Iran in new transit corridor deal with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, following the signing of a peace agreement with the neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan, emphasized that the deal creates a significant opportunity for Armenia to establish a railway connection with Iran.

Iran welcomes Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agreements, warns of foreign intervention

The Islamic Republic of Iran has welcomed the finalization of a peace agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, considering it an important step toward achieving lasting peace in the region.

Iranian master painter Mahmoud Farshchian dies at 96

Mahmoud Farshchian, one of Iran’s most celebrated and influential painters, died Saturday morning at the age of 96, the Academy of Arts and his family confirmed. According to his nephew, Farshchian passed away at 8 a.m.

Iraqi influencer launches campaign supporting Iran’s missile capabilities

A popular Iraqi TikToker known as “Abu Jud,” who has more than three million followers, has launched a campaign during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, marking the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, urging his audience to express support for Iran’s missile capabilities against Israel.

Iranian basketball skyscrapers defeat Japan to top Group B in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

In the ongoing 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Iran’s national basketball team has claimed a crucial victory over Japan in their second group-stage match. The match happened on  Friday.

Iranian MP warns of possible NPT withdrawal if Europe triggers snapback mechanism

Member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Salar Velayatmadar says if European countries activate the snapback mechanism, Iran will seriously consider withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran’s judiciary: Inmates begin returning to even prison after Israeli strike

Iran’s judiciary announced on Friday that the first group of inmates has returned to Evin Prison, nearly 45 days after the facility was damaged in an Israeli missile strike.

Iran marks National Journalist Day

Iran observes 17th of Mordad in the Persian calendar, which falls on Friday August 8 this year, as National Journalist Day in tribute to journalists' role in society and to honor the memory of Mahmoud Saremi, an Iranian reporter killed in Afghanistan.

Passenger train derails in Iran, no injuries reported

A passenger train traveling from the Iranian capital Tehran to southeastern city of Kerman derailed early Friday near the city of Siriz, local officials said.

Arbaeen pilgrims march toward Karbala, Iraq

Pilgrims and devotees of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam, journeying from southern Iraqi cities such as Basra toward Karbala pass through the province of Diwaniyah.

Iran holds Arbaeen ceremony honoring fallen defenders

The Arbaeen ceremony commemorating Iran’s “Martyrs of Power” was held on Thursday morning at the Grand Musalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran, bringing together a wide array of mourners including members of the public, families of the martyrs, and senior civil and military officials.

Iraqi popular mobilization forces on high alert to secure Arbaeen pilgrimage

Units of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known as al-Hashd al-Shaabi, have been placed on high alert across several provinces, including Karbala, Najaf, Basra, and Diyala, to conduct comprehensive field security inspections along the pilgrimage routes in preparation for Arbaeen.

Iran’s top military commander warns US, allies against provoking conflict

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has issued a sharp warning to the US and its allies, questioning whether they are willing to jeopardize their future for the sake of supporting the Israeli regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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