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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.
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.
Local

Seddiqi steps down as Tehran Friday Prayer leader amid real estate scandal

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Ayatollah Kazem Seddiqi has resigned from his long-held position as interim Friday Prayer Imam of Tehran.
Handicrafts

Silk weaving: A living heritage in Iran’s Jargalan

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Silk weaving remains one of the most cherished and enduring handicrafts in the Jargalan region of northeastern Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iranian president stresses regional security, interdependence, invites Pakistani PM to Tehran

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized the interconnected nature of regional security during a high-level meeting in Pakistan, stating that peace, stability, and calm in the region are vital prerequisites for advancing economic and trade relations among neighboring nations.
Environment

Water reserves in 19 major Iranian dams fall below 20%

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A recent report by Iran’s Water Resources Management Company reveals a concerning decline in water reserves across the country’s major reservoir dams. According to the data, 19 key dams, essential for drinking water supply and agricultural use, are currently operating at less than 20% of their storage capacity.
Local

Iran govt. withdraws controversial internet regulation bill to review freedom of expression concerns

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The Iranian government has officially withdrawn a proposed bill aimed at countering the spread of false information on social media, citing the need for further review to better align with constitutional protections for free speech.
Foreign Policy

Iranian president receives official welcome in Islamabad, plants sapling at PM residence

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, currently on a two-day official visit to Pakistan, was formally received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Sunday.
Security

Army chief: Iran’s missile, drone capabilities fully operational amid ongoing threats

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Iran's Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic does not consider external threats to be over, emphasizing that its missile and drone capabilities remain fully operational and ready for deployment.
Foreign Policy

Iran says no rush for US talks amid regional tensions

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Institute for Political and International Studies, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has stated that Tehran is in no hurry to enter talks with the US unless firm guarantees for results are provided.
Security

Iran to form national defense council following recent Israeli aggression

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Iran plans to establish a National Defense Council based on Article 176 of its Constitution, amid rising regional tensions and in the wake of recent military aggression by the Zionist regime and the US.
Environment

Iranian city of Abadan becomes hottest place on earth

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In the latest report from the Global Temperature Monitoring System, the city of Abadan in southwestern Iran has been declared the hottest place on Earth, recording a scorching temperature of 50.4°C.
Security

IRGC commemorates 1st anniv. of Haniyeh’s martyrdom

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Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement commemorating the first anniversary of the assassination of late head of Hamas’s political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran after the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Sport

Iranian goalkeeper Beiranvand suspended for four months, fined over $300,000

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The Appeals Committee of Iran’s Football Federation has issued its final ruling in the contractual dispute between Persepolis FC and national team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s president departs for Pakistan, emphasizes trade and regional unity amid tensions

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian departed for Islamabad on Saturday at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and address regional challenges.
Judiciary

Family forgives in high-profile murder case of Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui, wife

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The high-profile murder case of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and his wife Vahideh Mohammadi-Far has reached a legal conclusion, with the victim’s family officially waiving their right to seek the death penalty.
Sport

Former Iranian Football Federation President Dariush Mostafavi dies at 81

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Dariush Mostafavi, a former president of the Iranian Football Federation, passed away at the age of 81.
Religion

Iran launches Arbaeen pilgrimage sea route from Khorramshahr to Basra

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The first group of Iranian pilgrims departed by sea from Khorramshahr to Basra on Friday, according to the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran.
Local

Iranian journalism professors urge President Pezeshkian to end internet filtering

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A group of prominent journalism and communications professors in Iran has sent an open letter to President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling for the immediate removal of internet filtering in the country.
Environment

Air pollution in Tehran blamed for 6,000 deaths in past year, just six clean-air days recorded

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Tehran continues to grapple with severe air pollution, with official figures revealing that 6,000 people died in the Iranian capital last year due to pollution-related causes. This year, residents have experienced only six days of clean air as of August 1.
Energy

Iran denies reports of 40 million barrels of oil stranded at sea

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Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has strongly denied claims made by foreign media that over 40 million barrels of Iranian oil are currently sitting idle at sea due to lack of buyers.
Local

Iran President’s envoy holds meeting with Mir-Hossein Mousavi amid hopes for ending house arrest

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A senior member of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration has met with opposition figure Mir-Hossein Mousavi in a 90-minute session, signaling a potential shift in the government’s approach toward resolving his prolonged house arrest.
Sport

Former PSG, Tottenham defender Serge Aurier joins Iran’s Persepolis

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Iranian football giants Persepolis FC have officially signed Serge Aurier, the former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur right-back, as their ninth acquisition of the summer transfer window.
Local

Iran’s president faces backlash & praise over withdrawal of online content bill

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is facing mixed reactions after withdrawing a controversial bill aimed at regulating misinformation on social media, which could lead to up to 15 years of imprisonment for culprits.
Security

Drop in Afghan repatriations from Iran raises questions amid tighter controls

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The once-crowded Afghan repatriation camp in eastern Tehran now sits noticeably empty, signaling a slowdown in the return of undocumented Afghan migrants from Iran.
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