Middle East

Trump says he will ease sanctions on Damascus, to meet Syria’s new ruler on Wednesday

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US President Donald Trump has stated that he will move to normalize relations with and lift sanctions on Syria’s new government to give the country "a chance at peace."
Foreign Policy

Iran: Outcome of talks with U.S. still uncertain

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said it is “currently impossible” to predict the outcome of ongoing indirect talks between Iran and the United States.
Sport

Iran’s Ali Alipour wins gold at Asian weightlifting championships

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Iranian weightlifter Ali Alipour clinched the gold medal in the men’s 96kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championships held in China, delivering a dominant performance on Sunday.
Judiciary

Iranian court overturns verdict in controversial case of singer Amir Tataloo

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The verdict against Iranian singer Amirhossein Maghsoudlou, widely known as Amir Tataloo, has been overturned following the acceptance of a request under Article 477 of Iran’s Criminal Procedure Code, his lawyer confirmed.
Foreign Policy

Larijani: US seeks power, not legal dialogue; Iran must strengthen itself

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Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran's Leader and a member of the Expediency Council, stated on Tuesday that the conflict between Iran and the US is not legal in nature but rooted in power politics.
Cultural Heritage

Sasanian architectural remains unearthed at Urmia’s Grand Mosque, northern Iran

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Archaeologists have discovered remains of Sasanian-era architecture during recent excavations at the historic Grand Mosque of Urmia, in Iran’s West Azarbaijan Province.
Middle East

Trump receives royal Saudi welcome from MbS in Riyadh

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US President Donald Trump received a royal Saudi welcome Tuesday as he arrived in the capital, Riyadh, descending Air Force One on purple-carpeted steps to a greeting from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s deputy FM: US contradictions complicate negotiations

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said contradictory statements from US officials are complicating ongoing negotiations, stressing that Iran remains vigilant and committed to defending its national interests.
Europe

Kremlin: Iran-Russia relations are win-win

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Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has described Iran-Russia relations as a "win-win partnership," praising the outcomes of the 18th Joint Economic Commission held recently in Moscow.
Local

Iran’s vice president: Gov’t committed to unblocking internet, empowering women and youth

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Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref announced that the country’s decision-making system has reached consensus on lifting internet restrictions, signaling a major policy shift toward greater digital freedom.
Americas

White House notifies US Congress of $1.45bn in proposed arms sales to UAE

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The US State Department notified Congress on Monday of two proposed weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates totaling an estimated $1.45 billion as President Donald Trump embarked on a four-day Middle East tour.
Middle East

Syria’s president proposes Trump Tower in Damascus, peace with Israel for sanctions relief: Reuters

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Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has reportedly offered to build a Trump Tower in Damascus, establish peace with Israel, and grant the US access to Syria’s oil and gas, as part of his bid to secure sanctions relief from Washington, Reuters has reported.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian slams intl. community’s silence on Israel’s atrocities

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly condemned the ongoing crimes by the Zionist regime, criticizing the silence of the international community and the UN toward Tel Aviv's atrocities.
Incidents

Death toll from Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port explosion rises to 58

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Authorities in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province have confirmed that the death toll from the recent explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port has risen to 58, following the death of another injured victim.
Foreign Policy

Iranian MP: Nuclear talks with US respectful, constructive

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The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has described the latest round of talks between Iran and the US as “positive and constructive”, noting however that no formal agreement has been reached so far.
Healthcare

Iran sounds alarm over sharp decline in birth rate

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Iran is facing a mounting demographic crisis, as new data from the Ministry of Health reveals a 7% drop in national birth rates over the past year, despite a growing population of married women.
Nature and Wildlife

Rose harvest festival celebrates agriculture, tourism in Babol

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A month-long festival celebrating the harvest of Damask rose (Gol-e Mohammadi) is underway in northern Iranian city of Babol, aiming to showcase the region’s agricultural strengths and encourage tourism development.
Environment

Iran faces severe water crisis as dam reserves drop by 20%

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Iran is facing a critical water shortage, with dam reserves across the country dropping 20% compared to last year, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Energy.
Cultural Heritage

Iranian archaeologists uncover prehistoric and early metallurgy sites in central Kerman plain

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A new archaeological survey in the Mahan district of Kerman Province, southeastern Iran, has revealed a series of significant findings, including Paleolithic sites, evidence of early metal smelting and casting, ancient nomadic settlements, and hand-carved shelters.
Healthcare

Health officials warn of new COVID-19 surge in Iran

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Iranian health authorities are raising the alarm over a fresh increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, urging vulnerable groups to adhere strictly to health protocols.
Sport

Tehran to host world’s largest street football tournament Friday

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The Iranian capital is set to host what is being hailed as the world’s largest street football (Gol Koochak) tournament on Friday at Velayat Park.
Security

Former IRGC commander: Diplomacy as essential as military strength for Iran’s security

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Former IRGC Navy Commander and foreign policy expert Hossein Alaei has emphasized that diplomacy is a critical pillar of national power, arguing that Iran must balance its military development with strong diplomatic engagement, even amid tensions with the US.
Foreign Policy

Iran former FM Zarif: Diplomacy requires patience; we must support negotiating team

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Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized the importance of patience in diplomacy amid negotiations with the US, urging public support for the country’s current negotiating team.
Foreign Policy

FM warns Europe against ‘strategy of confrontation’ over Iran’s nuclear program

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned European countries against a "strategy of confrontation" over Tehran's nuclear program, stressing that the move could risk provoking a nuclear proliferation crisis.
Foreign Policy

Differences narrowed at Iran-US talks: FM Araqchi

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has hailed as fruitful the latest round of talks with the United States in Oman, saying Tehran and Washington have narrowed differences and their positions have moved closer.
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