Foreign Policy

Iran envoy to Riyadh issues veiled response to cleric arrest in Saudi Arabia

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Iran’s Ambassador to Riyadh, Alireza Enayati, appeared to indirectly address the recent detention of cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian in Saudi Arabia, calling for mutual respect and appropriate conduct during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Europe

Over 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

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Britain must impose sanctions on the Israeli government and its ministers and take steps to “prevent and punish genocide” in the Gaza Strip, according to a letter signed by more than 800 lawyers, academics and former judges.
Foreign Policy

Iranian president departs for Oman to expand bilateral ties, address regional issues

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran for Muscat on Tuesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman.
Americas

US considers imposing sanctions on Russia in coming days: WSJ

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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing sanctions on Russia this week as it continues its war against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported.
Europe

EU, US divided on enforcing sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war: Report

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The European Union and the United States have failed to reach an agreement on efforts to combat Russia's evasion of sanctions, Süddeutsche Zeitung has reported, citing an internal document from Germany’s Foreign Office.
Security

Iranian police officer killed in line of duty during anti-drug operation

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A police officer in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province was killed on Tuesday during an anti-drug operation, local authorities confirmed.
Environment

Iran faces worst water crisis in decades amid 40% drop in rainfall

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Iran is facing one of its most critical water years on record, with national rainfall down by 40% compared to last year, pushing key water reservoirs to the brink of crisis, a senior official has warned.
Religion

Iran’s Hajj authority urges pilgrims to avoid divisive acts following controversial remarks

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In response to recent controversial comments made by cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has called on pilgrims to respect Saudi laws and avoid actions that could create discord during the annual Hajj.
Security

Iran steps up expulsion of undocumented Afghan migrants, ends access to key services

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Iran’s Ministry of Interior has announced a major shift in migration policy, beginning the systematic removal of millions of undocumented Afghan nationals and terminating many of their access rights to public services, including education and healthcare.
Judiciary

Iranian judge assassinated in Shiraz; assailants flee the scene

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Iranian judicial authorities have confirmed the assassination of Judge Ehsan Bagheri, head of Branch 102 of the Criminal Court in southern Iranian city of Shiraz, in what official described a “terrorist attack” early Tuesday morning.
Americas

Trump wants Netanyahu to be on same page on Iran: American official

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United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has stated she delivered a message from President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the two sides should be aligned on how to approach Tehran.
Parliament

Qalibaf re-elected as Iranian parliament speaker for sixth consecutive year

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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles) for the sixth consecutive year.
Asia

Azerbaijan proposes strategic upgrade in ties with Iran

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The assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan says Baku is exploring new avenues with Tehran to further enhance bilateral cooperation, proposing a strategic upgrade in relations.
Foreign Policy

Ayatollah Khamenei calls for joint Iran–Pakistan efforts to halt Israeli crimes in Gaza

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In a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his accompanying delegation, Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, underlined the need for joint and effective efforts by Iran and Pakistan to put an end to the ongoing atrocities by the Zionist regime in Gaza.
Energy

Iran marks 117th anniversary of oil discovery in Masjed Soleiman

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Iran commemorated the 117th anniversary of the country’s first oil discovery in a ceremony held Monday, with Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Bourd stressing the pivotal role of exploration in the energy sector.
Handicrafts

Ancient dagger dating back to first millennium BCE discovered in Iran’s Dorud

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Police in Dorud County, in Iran’s Lorestan Province, have discovered an ancient dagger believed to date back to the first millennium BCE, according to local authorities.
Europe

Ukrainian warns Russia can attack Europe 2-4 years after war’s end

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Moscow will be able to restore its combat capabilities and launch an attack against Europe between two and four years after hostilities in Ukraine end, Ukrainian foreign intelligence (SZRU) chief Oleh Ivashchenko has stated.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian: Iran will not collapse under sanctions

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that the country will not succumb to pressure or hunger if talks with foreign powers fail or sanctions intensify, emphasizing Iran’s untapped potential and the need to harness domestic capabilities.
Asia

Pakistani PM praises Iran’s regional peace diplomacy during Tehran visit

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded Iran’s diplomatic efforts to promote regional peace, calling them "commendable" during an official visit to Tehran on Monday.
Foreign Policy

Iran denies interim deal with US, reaffirms nuclear rights

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed speculation about an interim nuclear agreement with the US, stating it has "never been on Iran’s agenda" and was not discussed in recent talks.
Europe

China supplying Russian military factories with chemicals, gunpowder, components: Ukraine

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Beijing is supplying "special chemicals, gunpowder, and components" to 20 Russian military-industrial manufacturing facilities, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service Oleh Ivashchenko has claimed.
Americas

US president hints at ‘good news’ on Gaza war

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The US president, Donald Trump, has stated that there could be positive developments on the Gaza Strip.
Environment

Aluminum company in Iran fined for pollution, ordered to plant 100,000 trees

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As part of a court ruling over air pollution charges, the Iran Aluminum Company (IRALCO) has been ordered to plant and maintain 100,000 trees over a two-year period.
Foreign Policy

Iran summons French chargé d’affaires over ‘meddlesome’ Cannes comments

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Tehran has summoned the French chargé d'affaires to protest meddlesome remarks by the European country’s foreign minister after an Iranian film won an award at the Cannes film festival.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Ex-deputy FM: Final draft agreement reached in 2022, but delayed by Ukraine war

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Ali Bagheri Kani, former political deputy at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs under President Ebrahim Raisi, revealed that Iran and the P4+1 powers reached an agreed-upon draft to revive the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) as early as March 11, 2022, but the war in Ukraine disrupted the finalization process.
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