Parliament

Iran parliament rejects urgency bills on daylight saving time changes

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Iran's Parliament voted down both emergency motions seeking to grant the government authority to adjust the country's official clock and working hours.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian emphasizes Iran’s historic ties with Republic of Azerbaijan ahead of visit to Baku

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious ties between Iran and neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan, stating that the two nations are “parts of one body” with shared interests built on age-old friendship.
Local

Wife: Iranian political detainee Tajzadeh makes phone call with incarcerated opposition leaders Mousavi, Rahnavard

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Imprisoned Iranian reformist figure Mostafa Tajzadeh was reportedly allowed to speak by phone with opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, Zahra Rahnavard, who have been under house arrest for 14 years.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s FM lauds cooperation with China against unilateralism

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Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has described closer collaboration among like-minded countries, including Iran and China, as essential to counter bullying and unilateralism. He has also emphasized Tehran’s firm determination to expand comprehensive relations with Beijing.
Energy

Organized fuel smuggling ring busted in Iran: over 6 million liters seized

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Iranian authorities have announced the definitive sentencing of those involved in a massive organized fuel smuggling case involving two foreign oil tankers.
Economy

Iran launches 2 new digital platforms to strengthen fight against money laundering, terror financing

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The Iranian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has officially launched two major digital platforms — SAMAM and SABA — aimed at increasing transparency, strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures, and accelerating the analysis of suspicious financial transactions.
Local

House arrest of Iran’s opposition leader formally ends after over 14 years

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The son of Mehdi Karroubi announced that security forces officially ended their physical presence at his father’s residence, marking the formal conclusion of the opposition leader's house arrest after more than 14 years.
Americas

Nearly 60% of Americans believe US losing global credibility under Trump: Poll

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Almost 60% of Americans think that U.S. President Donald Trump is costing their country its credibility on the global stage, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey.
Foreign Policy

Sanctions relief Iran’s main focus in U.S. negotiations: Govt. Spokesperson

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Tehran’s main focus in the ongoing indirect talks with Washington is the effective removal of sanctions, Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated.
Americas

Palestinian activist denied release for son’s birth: Wife

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Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist who has been arrested in the United States pending his deportation, has missed the birth of his son after being refused temporary release to attend the birth, his wife has stated.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian: Iran ready for agreement but not to give in to bullying

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready to reach an agreement with the US within a defined framework and while preserving national interests, but if the US refuses to negotiate on an equal footing, Iran will continue down its own path.
Europe

US wants territory surrounding Europe’s largest nuclear power plant: WSJ

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The United States intends to assert control over the territory surrounding Europe’s largest nuclear power plant as part of a mediated agreement between Kiev and Moscow, according to the Wall Street Journal. The proposal is part of a reported package of options that the US expects Ukraine to respond to by the end of this week.
Local

Interior minister: Iran returned 1.2 million illegal Afghans to their country last year

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Iran’s interior minister says last year, the country returned 1.2 million illegal Afghan nationals to their country.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian offers condolences on death of Pope Francis

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent his condolences on the death of Pope Francis, paying tribute to the late religious leader for his condemnation of the Israeli genocidal crimes.
Literature

Iran celebrates National Saadi Day, honoring ‘poet of wisdom, humanity’

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Iran marked National Saadi Day on Monday, commemorating the 13th-century Iranian poet whose works continue to shape Persian culture and global humanist thought.
Security

Iran’s armed forces commemorate IRGC founding anniversary

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Iran's Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), praising the elite force as the nation's "indomitable defensive shield" and a key player in regional security.
Religion

Armenian Christian community observes Holy Week, and Easter in Tehran

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Armenian Christians in Tehran marked Holy Week and Easter Sunday with ceremonies at four major churches, including the St. Vartan Church and Saint Sarkis Cathedral.
Middle East

Israel cancels visas for several French lawmakers ahead of visit

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Tel Aviv cancelled visas for 27  left-wing French lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday, the group has announced
Local

Report: Afghan student beaten at Kabul’s Embassy in Tehran, fears for safety

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A PhD student at the University of Tehran was reportedly severely beaten by staff at the Afghan Embassy, where he had referred to renew his passport, leaving him hospitalized and fearing for his life.
Foreign Policy

Lifting of sanctions Iran’s main demand in talks with US: Spokesman

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The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that Tehran’s fundamental demand in any negotiations with Washington is the removal of sanctions in a way that has tangible and fully effective results.
Foreign Policy

FM Araghchi stresses strategic cooperation between Iran, Russia, China

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the necessity of trilateral cooperation between Iran, Russia, and China to address global challenges during an interview with Russia’s RT network.
Europe

Trump voices hope Russia, Ukraine make a deal within days, promises ‘big business’ with US

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Russia and Ukraine will be able to "do big business" with the United States if they secure a peace agreement in the next week, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post. Trump's comments come shortly after he threatened to pull U.S. support from the peace process altogether if either Russia or Ukraine caused negotiations to stall.
Nature and Wildlife

Locals rescue 24 wild sheep trapped in mud in southern Iran

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Residents of Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, saved 24 wild sheep (Ovis orientalis) that had become stuck in deep mud at a natural watering hole, local environmental officials reported.
Foreign Policy

Iran emphasizes substantive sanctions relief, right to enrichment in nuclear talks with US

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Following the recent round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Rome, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, briefed lawmakers on the outcomes of the talks.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s envoy in Riyadh: Saudi defense minister’s visit a sovereign move

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Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, described the recent visit of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Iran as a significant diplomatic development, signaling a sovereign-level engagement and a broader regional shift toward dialogue and de-escalation.
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