Iran govt. clarifies position on cancellation of Shajarian’s Azadi Square Concert

Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has addressed the widespread criticism following the cancellation of Homayoun Shajarian’s planned open-air concert in Tehran’s iconic Azadi Square.

Australia’s envoy leaves Iran amid diplomatic rift

Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Australia’s ambassador has left Tehran following Canberra’s decision to downgrade diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s ex-resident Rouhani warns against snapback sanctions, urges Europe to return to dialogue

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has strongly criticized European efforts to trigger the “snapback” mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, warning that it would return Iran to the era of six pre-2015 sanctions resolutions.

Iran’s defense minister: Shanghai Cooperation Organization could form security alliances

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has the potential to expand its activities and establish robust security alliances in the future.

Iran denies use of smartphones in tracking slain commanders, stresses civil defense priorities

The head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization, Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali, dismissed speculation that smartphones or apps were used to track senior Iranian commanders who were killed in Israeli strikes earlier this year.

Iran’s FM says Tehran unafraid of talks or war, rejects speculation on SCO membership

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared that Tehran has no fear of negotiations and, if necessary, no fear of war either.

Former Iranian President Rouhani urges national strategy based on people’s will, not mere slogans

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the drafting of a new national strategy that reflects the demands of the people and avoids reliance on slogans.

Iranian lawmakers urge withdrawal from NPT amid rising tensions

Sixty members of Iran’s parliament have called on the government to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and to halt any negotiations requested by the US or the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran seeks guarantees before resuming talks with US, EU troika

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said Tehran requires firm guarantees against future attacks before entering a new round of negotiations with the US.

Pentagon chief: US seeking ‘deter’ Russia and China

The United States is seeking to restore deterrence against both Russia and China, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has stated.

Trump warns Putin on Ukraine war

United States President Donald Trump has issued a thinly veiled threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, warning of unspecified consequences if he is unhappy with Moscow’s next steps in the conflict.

Trump urges Hamas to free all 20 hostages in Gaza ‘immediately’

US President Donald Trump has called on Palestinian group Hamas to immediately release captives held in the Gaza Strip, warning that "things will change rapidly."

Rare footage of endangered Persian leopards captured in Iran’s Bamou National Park

A rare video has documented two Persian leopards playing in Bamou National Park, a protected area in southern Iran.

Over 1.2 million illegal Afghans return from Iran this year

Deputy Commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Force Brigadier General Ghassem Rezaei says 1.2 million undocumented Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan since the beginning of this year.

Iran says oil sales unaffected by potential snapback sanctions

Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, stated that the potential reactivation of UN sanctions by the EU, or “snapback,” would not impact the country’s oil exports beyond existing US unilateral restrictions.

Minister: No ban on entry of foreign tourists to Iran

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, clarified that there are no restrictions on foreign tourists entering Iran, rejecting reports of limitations on solo travelers without guides.

Iran denies shift from nuclear to missile talks, blames US for stalled negotiations

Iran’s government has dismissed claims that Western demands in nuclear negotiations have shifted to include missile-related issues, emphasizing that the US is primarily responsible for creating a tense diplomatic environment.

Renowned Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian cancels planned street concert in Tehran

Iranian classical and pop singer Homayoun Shajarian has canceled his highly anticipated street concert at Azadi Square in Tehran, citing concerns over crowd management and safety.

Iranian judiciary confirms rapper Tataloo’s repentance; says case could be submitted for pardon

The spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary, Asghar Jahangir, announced on Wednesday that musician and rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo’s repentance has been officially confirmed, opening the possibility for his case to be submitted for a pardon to the Leader.

Iranian daily backs expulsion of undocumented Afghan migrants

Iran’s daily Javan has argued that deporting undocumented Afghan migrants would benefit both national security and the economy.

France issues arrest warrant for Bashar Assad over 2012 journalist killings in Syria

French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six other top former officials over the bombardment of a city in 2012 that killed two journalists, lawyers have stated.

Municipal worker in Iran’s Gorgan returns bag full of gold to owner

A municipal sanitation worker in the northern Iranian city of Gorgan has returned a bag containing gold jewelry worth an estimated 3 billion tomans (around $30,000) to its owner, earning widespread praise for his honesty.

Iranian armed forces “fully prepared” to respond to any aggression

The spokesperson of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are at the highest level of readiness and prepared to deliver a “decisive and painful response” to any possible aggression.

Pres. Pezeshkian raps double standards in nuclear dispute, global governance

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking in an interview with China Central Television (CCTV) during his visit to Beijing, sharply criticized Western double standards in nuclear negotiations and global governance.

China reaffirms support for Iran’s nuclear rights, sovereignty

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Beijing, reiterating China’s respect for Iran’s commitment to non-proliferation and its right to peaceful nuclear energy.

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