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Tasnim: Iran reviewing European request to resume nuclear talks

According to a report by Tasnim News Agency, Iran is currently reviewing a request from three European countries to resume negotiations over its nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions.

Smoke from fire in Hoor al-Azim wetland forces remote work in six cities in Iran’s Khuzestan province

Authorities in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province have announced that government offices in six cities will operate remotely on Saturday, due to heavy air pollution caused by smoke drifting from a fire in the Iraqi section of the Hoor al-Azim wetland.

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow: Bushehr nuclear power plant with Russia progressing as planned 

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says construction of the second and third units of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, in cooperation with Russia, is proceeding according to schedule despite the 12-day aggression by the Zionist regime.

Iranian parliament speaker visits family of martyred IRGC aerospace commander 

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has visited the family of former commander of the IRGC aerospace force General Amir Ali Hajizadeh who was martyred along with several colleagues during the recent aggression against Iran by the Zionist regime. 

Iran FM urges Europeans to abandon snapback threats

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called on European countries to abandon the threat of triggering the so-called "snapback mechanism" and to act responsibly if they want to play a role in the Iranian nuclear issue.

Iran says 2 million undocumented Afghan migrants must leave, denies racism claims 

Iran’s Minister of Interior, Eskandar Momeni, announced that approximately 800,000 undocumented Afghan migrants have left the country since the beginning of the Persian calendar year in mid-March. 

Hundreds of thousands compete in Iran’s most popular university entrance exam

The nationwide university entrance exam for Iran’s most in-demand field of study, Experimental Sciences, was held on Friday morning, across 411 cities and districts in Iran and 15 international test centers. 

Iran Leader’s aide: Negotiations not a priority; Leadership will decide timing 

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, stated that negotiations with the US over Iran’s nuclear issue are not currently on the agenda and emphasized that such talks should be treated as a ‘tactical tool’ rather than a strategic necessity. 

MP dismisses EU’s snapback mechanism threats against Iran

Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s Parliament, downplayed the European threat to activate the so-called "snapback mechanism” under the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, saying its ultimate consequence—reimposing sanctions—has already been experienced by Iran.

Foreign journalists visit IRGC Aerospace exhibition, Israeli strike sites in Tehran

A group of foreign journalists visited Tehran on Thursday morning to attend the event titled "Condemnation of Terrorism Against Media," as part of a broader effort to showcase Iranian unity and resilience in the face of foreign aggression.

Tehran fire department: Recent gas blasts not linked to sabotage

The head of Tehran's Fire Department has dismissed speculation that recent gas-related explosions in the capital are linked to sabotage or security threats, calling such incidents routine and preventable.

Iran’s intel. minister: Zionist regime must face internal offensive strategy

Iran’s Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib stated that the Zionist regime must now confront an “offensive strategy from within,” following recent security and military developments.

Interior minister: Iran cannot sustain current volume of Afghan migrants

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has warned that the country lacks the capacity to accommodate the growing number of undocumented Afghan migrants, emphasizing that current repatriation efforts are being conducted with dignity and coordination with Afghan authorities.

Iran must act swiftly to prevent snapback mechanism, says former diplomat

A former Iranian ambassador has called on Tehran to urgently initiate talks with European countries to prevent the activation of the JCPOA nuclear deal's snapback mechanism, warning that time is running out.

Iran’s airports resume 24-hour operations following conflict with Israel, except Mehrabad

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has announced the resumption of full operations at all airports nationwide after the war with the US and Israel last month, with the exception of Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, which will operate from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice.

Kayhan urges Iran’s parliament to approve NPT withdrawal to counter snapback threat

In a sharply worded editorial, Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has called on the Iranian Parliament to pass legislation mandating withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if the Western parties activate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s “snapback” mechanism.

Former Iranian ambassador: U.S. talks ‘futile’, Lariijani suitable negotiator for west

Mohammad-Hassan Ghadiri Abyaneh, former Iranian ambassador to Mexico and Australia, has dismissed the idea of renewing talks with the U.S., calling it "futile" and "against Iran's interests," following recent escalations with Israel and U.S. military actions targeting Iran’s nuclear sites.

Isfahan International Airport reopens after 34-day closure

Isfahan's Shahid Beheshti International Airport, in central Iran, has officially reopened and will resume flight operations starting Friday following an over-month-long hiatus over airstrikes by the Israeli regime last month, according to Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization.

Iranian officials respond to public concern over ‘tiered internet’ plan

Public debate has intensified in Iran over concerns that the government may implement controversial policies related to a “National Internet” and “Tiered Internet” system.

Iranian govt. spokesperson says regulation of foreign nationals key to economic relief

The Iranian government’s spokesperson has said the regulation and organization of foreign nationals living in Iran has become one of the administration’s central priorities, particularly as a means of eassing economic pressure and reducing the current strain on government subsidies.

President Pezeshkian urges security review, respectful engagement with public after 12-day war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underlined the need for a thorough assessment of Iran’s security systems following the recent aggression against Iran by the Zionist regime.

Iran leader’s website dismisses Gallant’s letter as “psychological warfare tactic”

In an article titled “A Shot in the Cognitive War”, the official website of Iran’s leader, khamenei.ir, has analyzed a letter written by former Israeli minister of war Yoav Gallant to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iranian striker Taremi nominated again for AFC Best Player of World Cup qualifiers round

Iranian international striker Mehdi Taremi has once again been nominated among the best players of the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Iran’s parliament elects three legal experts to Guardian Council

Iran’s Parliament on Wednesday elected three legal experts to serve as members of the Guardian Council, the powerful constitutional body responsible for supervising elections and vetting legislation.

Journalist: Iranian parl’t reportedly considers Hormuz Strait closure amid Western pressure

A senior Iranian journalist noted that members of parliament are reportedly reviewing a proposal to consider the strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against hostile actions by Western governments and Israel.

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