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Iran undermines UN snapback sanctions as ‘illegal,’ vows non-compliance

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared on Sunday that Tehran does not recognize the legality of the so-called “snapback” mechanism or the reimposition of UN sanctions.

Top military advisor says Iran should join Saudi-Pakistan defense pact for regional cooperation

A senior Iranian military advisor to the Leader has called for Iran to consider joining a recently signed defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, describing the move as a positive step toward regional security cooperation.

Russia says has no intentions to attack NATO, EU

Moscow harbors no aggressive plans toward its Western EU and NATO neighbors, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has assured.

UN sanctions on Iran come into effect after nuclear negotiations fail

Widespread United Nations sanctions against Tehran have come back into force for the first time in a decade, after last-ditch nuclear talks with western powers failed to produce a breakthrough.

Tehran won’t yield to coercion: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the Western allies trying to bend Tehran to their will through coercion that their efforts are doomed to fail as has been the case throughout history.

Iran urges justice, punishment of Israel over assassination of Nasrallah

The Iranian Foreign Ministry marked the first anniversary of Seyed Hassan Nasrallah’s martyrdom by condemning Israel’s “terrorist crime” and calling for justice and punishment of the perpetrators of the former Hezbollah chief’s assassination.

Putin preparing to attack another European state: Zelensky

President Vladimir Putin will expand his war in Ukraine by attacking another European country, President Volodymyr Zelensky has predicted, and accused Russia of recent drone incursions that he stated were an attempt to test NATO’s defences.

Deal reached with Europe on snapback mechanism, but US opposes it: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, referring to his bilateral meetings with several European leaders and the issue of the snapback mechanism, said in New York, talks were held with European countries on matters related to the snapback and apparently an agreement was reached. However, after their discussions with the United States, they started making excuses.

Iran security chief warns Israel of “harsh lesson” in the event of a new aggression

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has told reporters in Beirut that Tehran is “prepared for all scenarios” amid speculations that the Zionist regime could launch a new aggression against the Islamic Republic.

EU seeking to develop ‘drone wall’ amid regional airspace violations

European Union defence ministers have agreed to develop a “drone wall” along their borders with Russia and Ukraine to detect, track and intercept violations of their airspace, the bloc’s defence chief has announced.

UN lists over 150 firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements

The United Nations has released a report, revealing that more than 150 companies are profiting from Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise in the occupied West Bank.

Iran rejects foreign pressure on missile program

Iran’s Defense Ministry has dismissed Western calls for negotiations over the country’s missile capabilities, stressing that no foreign power has the right to interfere in its defensive strength.

‘Intense’ negotiations underway on Gaza: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated that "we are having very inspired and productive discussions with the Middle Eastern Community concerning Gaza".

Iran recalls envoys from Britain, France, Germany

In response to an action by the three European countries in misusing the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism to reinstate previously terminated United Nations Security Council resolutions, the ambassadors of Iran in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have been recalled to Tehran for consultations.

Iranian FM slams US, Europe over UN vote, defends Iran’s nuclear compliance

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized the United States and European powers after the UN Security Council rejected a draft resolution put forward by China and Russia to extend Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal.

Pezeshkian: Trump’s actions could ‘set fire’ to Middle East

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Friday that the Donald Trump administration’s actions could further destabilize the Middle East.

Moscow slams ‘reckless’ NATO threats to shoot down Russian fighter jets

Threats by NATO member states to shoot down Russian warplanes are “reckless and irresponsible,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated. He insisted that no hard evidence has been presented to back up allegations that Russian planes violated bloc members’ airspace.

Iran FM says snapback vote carries no legal force

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Aragchi asserted that the European trio of the UK, France, and Germany’s efforts aimed at reviving the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions against Iran are “null and void” and carry no legal force.

Ukraine rules out territorial concessions to Russia

Ukraine will never recognize the incorporation of its former territories into Russia and wants them back through either military or diplomatic means, the country’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has stated.

Israel-Syria negotiations collapse: Reuters

Talks between Israel and Syria have “hit a last-minute snag” over the former’s demand that it be allowed a secure conduit on Syrian territory, several Reuters sources have stated.

US denies visa to Iran’s polo team

Iran’s national polo team has been barred from participating in the Polo World Cup finals in the US after Washington failed to issue the required visas for the players.

Larijani warns European troika against activating snapback mechanism                  

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has warned that if the so-called “snapback mechanism” is implemented, Tehran will suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Over 2,500 Palestinians killed while seeking food aid in Gaza: Report

Israeli human rights group B’Tselem has affirmed that Israeli soldiers have killed more than 2,500 Palestinians in recent months while they tried to access food aid in northern Gaza, where hundreds of thousands remain trapped amid acute famine.

Iran, Russia sign $25bn agreement to build four nuclear power units

Iran and Russia have signed a $25 billion agreement to construct four new nuclear power units in southern Iran, officials announced on Friday.

Iranian parliament to debate lawmakers’ call for nuclear strategy shift

Iran’s parliament will review a letter signed by 71 lawmakers calling for changes to the country’s nuclear strategy, according to Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad. The discussion is scheduled for Sunday, following a two-week recess.

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