Deputy Foreign Minister: Contradictory US positions affect atmosphere of talks with Iran

The Political Deputy of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that contradictory statements by US officials on issues such as uranium enrichment in Iran show that the Americans themselves don’t know what they are really seeking.

EU reaches initial deal to lift Syria’s economic sanctions: Report

European Union countries have given the green light to lifting economic sanctions on Damascus in a bid to help the war-torn country recover following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, according to diplomats speaking to news agencies.

Suspect arrested in theft of priceless manuscripts, artifacts from Iranian shrine

Iranian police have arrested a suspect accused of stealing valuable historical items, including coins and Qur’anic manuscripts, from the Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine in the southeastern city of Mahan, Kerman Province.

Co-operative Group members vote to ban Israeli products from British supermarkets

Members of the Co-operative Group, one of the UK's biggest supermarket chains, have voted to remove Israeli products from its shelves over the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US has no right to deny Iran uranium enrichment

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei strongly rebuked Western pressure over Iran’s nuclear program, asserting that the Islamic Republic does not need permission from any country to pursue uranium enrichment.

Iran says reviewing US proposal for next round of indirect nuclear talks

A senior Iranian diplomat has confirmed that Tehran has received a proposal regarding the next round of indirect negotiations with the United States and is currently reviewing it.

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will start ‘immediately’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated the conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “went very well”, and that talks between Moscow and Kiev will begin “immediately".

Iran ambassador warns UK of potential false flag operation amid detentions of Iranian nationals

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has warned British authorities against the possibility of a false flag operation aimed at undermining bilateral relations between Tehran and London.

Britian, France and Canada threaten ‘concrete actions’ if Israel does not stop Gaza onslaught

The leaders of Britain, France and Canada have issued a joint statement warning that they will take “further concrete actions” if Israel does not stop a renewed military offensive in the Gaza Strip and lift aid restrictions.

President Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek nuclear weapons

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear activities and regional cooperation in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.

US could pass more sanctions on Russia: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a new sanctions bill targeting Moscow if Russia does not make progress in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing European officials familiar with the matter.

Security chief: Iran, Pakistan not to let regional peace be disrupted

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Aliakbar Ahmadian has told his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Assem Malek that Tehran and Islamabad are committed to the security of common borders and also fighting terrorism.

Reverse brain drain expected in Iran’s medical sector, says health ministry official

Iran may soon witness a reverse brain drain in its medical sector, according to Hossein Hosseini, Deputy Minister of Education at the Ministry of Health.

Ancient human skeletons dating back 4,000 years unearthed in northern Iran

Archaeologists have discovered six human skeletons estimated to be over 4,000 years old during an initial excavation phase at the historical site of Qaleh Ben in Khorshroodpey, a district in Babol County, northern Iran.

Deal with US within reach if Washington shifts away from bullying approach: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the path to an agreement with the United States is open if Washington avoids a bullying attitude in indirect talks regarding Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran on the verge of falling into ‘demographic black hole’

Iran is experiencing a critical demographic transition, with over 10 million unmarried youth of marriageable age and a fertility rate below the replacement threshold of 2.1, experts warn.

Iran, Russia sign agreement on geospatial and mapping cooperation

Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation agreement to deepen bilateral ties in geospatial data and mapping technologies.

Tehran summons UK chargé d’affaires over ‘unlawful detention’ of Iranian nationals

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British charge d'affaires in Tehran over the arrest of Iranian nationals by London.

Iran to launch major oil, petrochemical projects monthly through year-end

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that starting in June, a major oil or petrochemical project will be inaugurated each month in Iran until the end of the year.

Iran asserts enrichment rights as tensions with US persist over nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the success of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington hinges on the US accepting Iran’s right to uranium enrichment.

Funeral held for veteran Iranian sports photographer Hamidreza Darajati

The funeral ceremony for Hamidreza Darajati, a seasoned sports photographer and member of the Iranian Press Photographers Association, was held this Sunday noon in front of the House of Artists in Tehran.

Iranian deputy FM: nuclear consortium idea may be discussed if Iran-U.S. talks advance

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, said that the idea of forming a joint nuclear consortium between Iran and Arab states has not been proposed by Tehran, but it exists and could become a subject of discussion if the ongoing Iran-U.S.talks gain momentum.

Taliban FM promises cooperation with Iran in Helmand river, water dispute

Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has said that providing water to Iran’s drought-stricken population is a “religious duty” and stressed that Kabul bears no ill will toward its neighbor.

Kurdistan region president: No threat to emerge from our soil against Iran

President of the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, pledged that no threat will emerge from Kurdish soil against neighboring countries, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian President warns of enemies’ attempts to sow division among regional countries

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that recent claims by Donald Trump, the US president, about Iran are aimed at creating a negative perception of Iran and inciting conflicts among regional countries.

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