Elections in Ukraine needed: US

Elections in Ukraine are a required process, Special Envoy of the US President for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has stated in an interview with Fox News.

Vance claims Ukrainian victory over Russia a ‘fantasy’

US Vice President J.D. Vance has defended Washington’s plan for settling the Ukraine war, arguing that its opponents are wrong to think that increasing pressure on Moscow could change the situation on the battlefield.

No talks with US as long as Washington maintains current attitude: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has stressed that no negotiations will take place between Tehran and Washington as long as the United States insists on its current approach.

Iran transfers 211 Afghan prisoners to Kabul as repatriation efforts accelerate

Iran has transferred 211 Afghan prisoners to Kabul as part of an expanding bilateral program to repatriate Afghan nationals convicted in Iranian prisons, officials confirmed on Sunday.

Air quality in Tehran, other Iranian cities unhealthy as pollution spreads

Air pollution in Tehran intensified on Monday, with the Iranian capital’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 142, a level considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, while several other major cities in the country reported similar or worse conditions.

Iranian officials say forest fire in north brought largely under control

Iran’s National Disaster Management Organization announced on Sunday that a major wildfire in the Elite forest area of Chalous, in western Mazandaran Province, has been largely contained following extensive ground and aerial firefighting operations.

‘He can fight his little heart out’: Trump on Zelensky refusal of peace plan

US President Donald Trump has stated that his Ukraine counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky can “continue to fight his little heart out” should he refuse the proposed peace plan to settle the conflict with Russia.

Iran wins Seven-a-Side Football Asian Championship for the third time

Iran’s national seven-a-side football team have claimed the Asian title for the third time after defeating Indonesia 2–0 in the final match of the 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship held in Indonesia.

Trump says Zelensky ‘will have to like’ American peace plan

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will have to agree to a Washington-drafted peace plan otherwise his country will have to keep fighting Russia through the “cold winter,” US President Donald Trump has stated.

Iran’s Intelligence Minister: Israel facing “epidemic” of Iranian infiltration

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Seyed Esmaeil Khatib has said Israel is facing an “epidemic” of infiltration and espionage by Iran within its own ranks.

Rapid spread of H3N2 influenza across Iran

The head of the Center for Communicable Disease Control at the Iranian Health Ministry has warned of a high-speed spread of Influenza A, H3N2 subtype, noting that the virus has undergone some changes compared to last year.

Iranian lawmakers submit impeachment motion against minister of roads and urban development

A group of Iranian lawmakers has formally submitted a motion to impeach Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, citing 16 areas of concern, a member of parliament announced on Saturday.

Iran to launch new-generation satellites Zafar, Paya, Kowsar in early winter

The president of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Hassan Salarieh, announced that Iran plans to launch a trio of satellitesm Zafar, Paya and Kowsar, at the start of winter, with the exact date to be released soon.

Iran launches joint Army-IRGC air operation to contain forest fire in north

Authorities in northern Iran say a joint aerial firefighting operation involving Army and Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) units has begun in an effort to contain a week-long forest blaze in northern province of Mazandaran.

US threatening to cut Ukraine arms supply and intel sharing: Reuters

The United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine from intelligence and weaponry in a bid to press it into accepting President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan, Reuters reported on Friday, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

US Democrat lawmaker demands release of ‘shocking’ Trump-MbS phone call from 2019 after Khashoggi’s death

A US Democratic lawmaker who served on President Donald Trump’s National Security Council in his first term urged the White House on Friday to release a transcript of Trump’s 2019 call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing.

Iranian FM: US and European troika sabotaged Cairo agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says the US and three European countries have deliberately undermined the Cairo agreement, arguing that Iran has demonstrated goodwill while Western powers pursue escalation.

Iran’s leader commends  silver medalist Hassanzadeh for “gold-worthy determination”      

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Iranian Muay Thai athlete Fereshteh Hassanzadeh for her determination and strong spirit during the competitions of Islamic countries, saying her “effort, faith, and self-confidence” are more valuable than gold.

Iran’s parliament speaker: Israel could resist “less than a week” without US, NATO support

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Israel would be unable to withstand a unilateral confrontation with Iran for more than a week, noting that the outcome of the 12-day conflict in June revealed the regime’s vulnerabilities without Western backing. Speaking at a gathering of Basij officials, Qalibaf said the conflict offered “an important lesson” for Israel.

Iran Slams IAEA Board Resolution as Illegal, Politically Motivated

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that it considers the resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors—passed under pressure from the United States, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom—illegal and unjustified.

Iran Says Cairo Cooperation Framework with IAEA is now void

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran has officially ended the Cairo Memorandum of Understanding, the document that had governed its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

US demands Ukraine accept Washington-drafted peace plan: Reuters

US President Donald Trump’s administration has signaled to Ukraine that it must accept Washington's latest peace plan to end the war with Russia, Reuters has reported, citing anonymous sources. The framework reportedly requires Kiev to give up the part of Donbass it still controls, among other concessions.

Iran parliament’s foreign policy chief: No current talks with US, but “willingness to negotiate has existed”

The head of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said on Thursday that no negotiations are currently taking place between Tehran and Washington, though both sides have previously shown interest in dialogue.

Explosive weapons killed most children on record in 2024: Report

Explosive weapons killed or injured children at record levels last year, as wars increasingly move into urban areas, Save the Children announced in a report published Thursday.

FIFA unveils official 2026 World Cup poster featuring Iran captain Jahanbakhsh

FIFA has unveiled the official poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the image of Iranian national team captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh prominently featured among the showcased players.

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