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Iran says IAEA should avoid political approaches

Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has stressed the need for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to perform its technical duties and desist from political attitudes.

Israel planned but failed to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei, government heads: Iranian official

A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has revealed that Israel had plotted to attack a high-level meeting of Iranian officials—including heads of government—and later target the Leader himself, but the scheme was successfully thwarted.

Trump denies he is talking with Iran, slams Obama-era agreement

US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he has made no offers to Tehran and is not personally engaged in any talks with Iran.

Iran demands end to aggression as precondition for nuclear talks with US

Iran has said that the United States must clearly renounce any further military aggression if it seeks to resume nuclear negotiations.

Intercepted Iranian communications downplay damage from US attack on nuclear sites: Washington Post

Intercepted Iranian communications downplayed the extent of damage caused by U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, the Washington has Post reported, citing four people familiar with classified intelligence circulating within the U.S. government.

Iran demands UN action over Israeli attack on Evin Prison

Iran’s Untied Nations Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani has urged the UN Security Council to condemn Israel’s strike on Tehran’s Evin Prison and to hold the perpetrators accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity under international law.

Tehran’s nuclear enrichment ‘will never stop’: Iran’s envoy

Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, has stressed that that Tehran’s nuclear enrichment “will never stop” because it is permitted for “peaceful energy” purposes under the the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

US Senator says Congress will soon vote on new Russian sanctions after talks with Trump

After holding a discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump, Senator Lindsey Graham stated that the U.S. president was ready for the Senate to vote on a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia.

Nearly 800 Palestinian athletes, sports officials killed by Israel since start of Gaza war

The Israeli army has killed 785 Palestinian athletes and sports officials in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank since October 2023, the Palestinian Football Association announced on Sunday.

US planning to pressure Israeli Strategic Affairs chief to end Gaza war: Report

Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who is visiting Washington, DC on Monday, is expected to face pressure to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a report.

Over 1,500 explosion-induced earthquakes recorded amid 12-day US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Over 1,500 explosion-triggered earthquakes were recorded in Iran during a 12-day period of intense military strikes by Israel and the US, according to Mehdi Zare, a senior seismologist at the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology.

Iran condemns Trump’s rhetoric, insulting remarks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the offensive and inappropriate remarks and conduct of the President of the United States regarding the Supreme Leader and the people of Iran.

Iran’s FM calls on UN to recognize Israeli, US aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has urged the United Nations Security Council to recognize Israel and the United States as aggressors in the recent attacks on Iran, demanding accountability, compensation, and measures to prevent further violations.

Moscow says US, Russian spy chiefs agree to keep direct line open

The Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergey Naryshkin, told Russian state media that he had agreed to remain in open contact with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe, following a recent telephone conversation between the two.

Iran writes to UN on Israeli attacks against medical sector

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has submitted an official communication to the UN Security Council detailing the impact of Israeli regime's military attacks on Iran’s healthcare sector, citing grave violations of international law.

Police say Mossad agent captured in Tehran Metro

The spokesperson for Iran's police has announced the arrest of an agent from Israel’s espionage-terrorist organization, Mossad, in the Tehran metro.

Damascus refutes reports of assassination attempt on Syrian president

Damascus denied on Sunday media reports alleging an assassination attempt on President Ahmad al-Sharaa during a visit to the southern Daraa province.

Shia religious authority: Anyone threatening Leadership, religious authority considered mohareb

Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, a prominent Shia religious authority, said that any individual or regime that threatens or assaults the leadership (of the Islamic Republic) and the religious authority in an effort to harm the Islamic Ummah and its governance is considered a Mohareb , one who wages war against God.

Iran: No scheduled talks with U.S., American claims false

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has firmly denied reports suggesting that negotiations between Iran and the United States are scheduled.

Russia hits Ukraine with biggest attack of war

Russia hit Ukraine with 537 drones and missiles overnight Sunday in Moscow’s largest attack of the war, the Ukrainian Air Force has announced.

Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in occupied West Bank up 30%: Report

Attacks by illegal Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have surged by 30% in 2025, Israeli figures showed on Sunday.

Parliament speaker condemns Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has decried US President Donald Trump’s “unacceptable” language toward Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and his disrespectful rhetoric against Tehran, characterizing the remarks as a futile endeavour to undermine the decision-making processes of Iranian officials.

Israeli lawmakers accuse PM of trading Gaza war for end to his corruption trial

Members of Israel’s Knesset (parliament) have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip to secure an end to his corruption trial.

Iran says doubts ceasefire durability, warns of response to any further attacks

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, said on Sunday that Iran remains skeptical about the durability of the current ceasefire with the US and Israel, and is fully prepared to respond to any further aggression.

IAEA chief says Iran could rebuild nuclear program within months

Tehran could resume uranium enrichment within months, despite recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has stated.

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