Iran urges formation of security mechanism in Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has called for the establishment of a “Shanghai Regional Security Assembly” with the participation of the defense and intelligence agencies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

Iran gov’t spokesperson: No specific timeline for lifting Telegram ban; internet access must balance security, freedom

Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that the Iranian government currently has no specific timeline for lifting the ban on Telegram social media app but emphasized that restricting internet access is not a core policy of the administration.

Lavrov says time for dialogue with Iran has come, emphasizes diplomatic solution to nuclear issue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the importance of resolving Iran’s nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow: FT

U.S. President Donald Trump asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Ukraine could strike Moscow if provided with long-range American weapons, the Financial Times has reported, citing two undisclosed sources familiar with the discussion.

Recent explosions in Iran: Annual gas incident statistics offer crucial context

In recent days, amid intense media coverage and news campaigns surrounding explosions in various cities across Iran, there has been speculation about the origins of these incidents. However, Iran’s official institutions largely attribute these explosions to gas leaks in the buildings.

Gas leaks blamed for recent explosions across Iran, officials deny security threat

A series of recent explosions and fires across several Iranian cities have been attributed to gas leaks and negligence in safety protocols without any Israeli involvement following the 12-day war in June nixed, according to Iranian officials.

Senior Iranian MP: No return to nuclear talks without UN condemnation of Israeli attacks

A senior member of Iran’s Parliament has said the country will not resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unless the agency abandons its “double-standard approach” toward the Islamic Republic.

Americans say Trump hasn’t been tough enough on Putin: Poll

Sixty percent of surveyed voters say they do not believe President Donald Trump has been tough enough on Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released on Monday.

Washington offers to oversee disputed Armenia-Azerbaijan corridor: US envoy

The United States has proposed taking over the planned transport corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan in an effort to advance long-stalled diplomatic negotiations between the two Caucasus nations, American ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, has told journalists.

Trump to slam Russia with ‘severe’ 100% tariffs if no agreement is made on Ukraine in 50 days

President Donald Trump has stated that the US is ready to implement 100% tariffs on Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin's lack of interest in ending his war in Ukraine, which could begin in 50 days.

Iran leader’s advisor reiterates red line on uranium enrichment

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, says uranium enrichment remains a red line for the Islamic Republic and any negotiations conditioned on halting enrichment will not take place.

Iranian MP warns European troika against activating snapback mechanism

Head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Ebrahim Azizi has warned the European troika - Germany, France, and the UK - against triggering the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA).

Iran’s president calls for inclusive role of universities in solving challenges

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underlined the need to move beyond "narrow-minded and arbitrary behaviors" in universities, urging greater inclusion of academic elites, even those critical of the system.

Iranian official warns senior figures against using WhatsApp

The director general of the Technology Development Office at Iran’s Ministry of Communications has advised senior government and military officials should avoid using the WhatsApp messaging app. amid tensions with Israel and its supporters.

Top Iranian commander warns of stronger response if Israel strikes again

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has warned that Iran's military is fully prepared to deliver a “more decisive and regret-inducing” response if Israel launches another attack.

Iran Red Crescent chief: 126 women, 41 children martyred in Israeli aggression; over 8,200 homes destroyed

The head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society, Pirhossein Kolivand, revealed that during the 12-day Israeli military aggression last month, the majority of victims were civilians, including 126 women and 41 children who lost their lives.

Iran spox: Resorting to snapback against Tehran has no legal basis; Europe failed in own duties

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, responding to the threat by the three European countries to invoke the so-called snapback mechanism and reimpose international sanctions on Iran, pointed out that the UK, France, and Germany are fully aware that this measure has no legal basis or justification.

Top Iranian commander says military prepared for a decade of war

A senior Iranian military official has declared that Iran possesses the capacity to engage in sustained conflict for up to a decade, emphasizing the country's stockpile of equipment and strong morale among its armed forces.

IRGC reports discovery of suspected Israeli drone components near Tehran

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the discovery of drone components reportedly linked to Israeli operatives in the Parand Industrial Zone, southwest of Tehran.

US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, adding they are necessary to defend the country because Russian President Vladimir Putin "talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening."

Iran FM rebukes Israeli PM in strongly worded tweet: “What exactly is Netanyahu smoking?”

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has launched a sharp verbal attack on Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu in a tweet posted Sunday, questioning his policies and mental clarity over recent Middle East developments.

Parliamentary commission approves bill to bolster Iran’s military capabilities

The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved the general outlines of a draft bill aimed at strengthening the country’s armed forces in response to  the “crimes and aggression” of the Zionist regime.

President Pezeshkian: Iran belongs to all citizens—no room for division into ‘insiders’, ‘outsiders’

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized inclusivity, social cohesion, and the importance of mutual respect in governance.

Iranian parliament pass tougher penalties for espionage and collaboration with hostile foreign regimes

Iran’s parliament has approved revisions to a bill intensifying penalties for espionage and collaboration with hostile foreign regimes, including the Zionist regime and the US.

Sand, dust storms affect about 330 million people in 150 countries due to climate change: UN

A new report by the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has showed that sand and dust storms are leading to “premature deaths” due to climate change, with more than 330 million people in 150 countries affected.

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