Former Iranian nuclear chief proposes reframing Iran-US talks to break deadlock

Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and ex-head of the Atomic Energy Organization, has proposed a key diplomatic approach to revive negotiations between Iran and the US by changing the framing of talks rather than their substance.

Iranian Red Crescent rescuer dies while saving flood victims in Jahrom

An Iranian Red Crescent rescuer lost his life during rescue operations amid severe flooding in the southern city of Jahrom, officials said on Friday.

Iran sets new rules for Afghan workers, allows 9-month employment period

Iran’s Interior Ministry has announced new regulations governing the employment of foreign workers, particularly Afghan nationals, allowing them to work in Iran for nine months under a formal work visa before returning to Afghanistan for a three-month period.

EU agrees on $105bn loan to support Ukraine against Russia

European Union leaders have agreed to provide an interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, EU Council President Antonio Costa has stated.

Iran, Russia agree on three-year roadmap to expand cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the Islamic Republic and Russia have agreed on a three-year roadmap to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Red shores of Iran’s Hormuz Island capture global media attention

Following heavy rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island, the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf in southern Iran turned a striking blood-red, drawing widespread attention from international media and social networks.

Iran condemns “unlawful actions” of the US against Venezuela as piracy

The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the threatening statements and actions of the US against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including threats of a naval blockade and preventing the lawful export of Venezuelan oil.

US Congress ends sanctions on Syria

The US Congress has permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation.

US approves $11bn in weapons sales to Taiwan in deal likely to anger China

The United States has approved $11.1bn in arms sales to Taiwan, one of Washington’s largest-ever military packages for the self-ruled island, which Beijing has promised to unify with mainland China.

Iranian president: US sets humiliating conditions for talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has addressed a range of issues during a meeting with prominent political figures in Tehran including the issue of US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iranian actor Hamid Taleghani passes away at 59

Hamid Taleghani, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died after a period of illness caused by liver cancer, Iranian media reported.

Iran, Russia sign foreign ministry cooperation program in Moscow

Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation document outlining a program of collaboration between their foreign ministries for the period from 2026 to 2028, following bilateral talks held in Moscow.

FM: Iran not to renounce nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment

Iran's Foreign Minister  stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not relinquish its rights to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including uranium enrichment.

US readies new Russia sanctions if Kremlin rejects peace accord: Bloomberg

The United States is preparing a further round of sanctions on Russia's energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject a peace accord with Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Body of missing Iranian female mountaineer found on Mount Damavand

Iranian media, citing the Mazandaran Red Crescent, say the body of Tahereh Haseli, a female mountaineer who had embarked on a solo ascent of Mount Damavand, was discovered Tuesday at an altitude of 4,600 meters on the southern face of the peak.

American senators introduce bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian oil profits

A bipartisan group of four American senators introduced the Decreasing Russia Oil Profits (DROP) Act of 2025, a bill that would impose targeted sanctions on anyone dealing in Russian oil.

South Korean court issues verdict in case involving Iranian track and field team members

A court in South Korea has issued its verdict in the case involving four members of Iran’s national track and field delegation who were arrested during the Asian Athletics Championships.

Iran says no message sent to U.S. for resumption of talks

Iran’s government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says Tehran has not sent any message to the U.S. for the resumption of talks.

Iranian spokesperson: US bombed negotiation table

Iranian Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated that the whole world witnessed that it was the US that bombed the negotiation table.

Iran says 1.6 million undocumented Afghans have returned home

Iran has repatriated about 1.6 million undocumented Afghan nationals since the launch of a nationwide return program about a year ago, while the total number of Afghans currently residing in the country is estimated at around five million, a senior Interior Ministry official said.

Iran Judiciary: Verdict on Israeli spy to be issued soon

Iran’s judiciary spokesperson says the verdict in the case of a spy linked to the Israeli regime, who was arrested during the recent 12-day war, will be issued soon in Alborz Province, west of Tehran.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s aide: Iran opposes Trump’s corridor plan for Caucasus

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that Iran is categorically opposed to US President Donald Trump’s transit route in South Caucasus, citing security concerns arising from America’s presence on the country’s borders.

Iran reports spread of Influenza A virus with fatal cases

A leading Iranian infectious disease specialist has warned of the widespread circulation of an Influenza A virus across the country, saying the strain has high transmission rates and has resulted in fatalities.

ICC refutes Israel’s appeal that sought to invalidate Netanyahu arrest warrant

The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled against Israel's arguments that the investigation into crimes in Gaza after 7 October 2023 was invalid.

Ukraine ‘already lost territory’: US

US President Donald Trump stated he had a “very good conversation” with European leaders and also spoke directly with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in recent days, as part of efforts to get all sides of the Ukraine conflict “on the same page.”

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