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Iran says close to new cooperation framework with IAEA, talks with US taking ‘new shape’

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is close to reaching a new framework of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following US attacks on the country’s nuclear facilities.

Iranian media spar over possible withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

A new parliamentary initiative calling for Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its Additional Protocol has sparked debate among political observers and media outlets.

2nd Iran aid shipment reaches quake-hit Afghans

Iran sends a second shipment of humanitarian aid to Kabul where it's supposed to be distributed among people affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.

Former Iranian MP Ali Motahari urges President Pezeshkian to consider conditional talks with US

A former member of Iran’s parliament has called on President Masoud Pezeshkian to take the initiative in navigating the country through its current challenges.

Iran says, E3, US silence on Israel’s expansion of Dimona eliminating non-proliferation credibility

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the European troika (E3) and the United States are losing credibility on the issue of non-proliferation by keeping silence over Israel’s intensified work at the Dimona nuclear reactor site.

Iranian Reform Front leader files complaint against state TV

The head of Iran’s Reform Front, Azar Mansouri, has formally filed a complaint against the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), accusing the state broadcaster of misrepresentation and unfair coverage of a recent statement issued by the political coalition.

Iran FM: Misunderstanding with Qatar over Al-Udeid base attack resolved

Iranian Foreign Minister described his talks with Qatari officials as highly productive, serious, and useful, stressing that “fortunately, there are no disputes between the two countries, and the misunderstanding regarding Iran’s attack on the US Al-Udeid base in Qatar has been fully resolved with this visit.”

Iranian deputy FM warns of high risk of war with Israel

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has warned that the likelihood of a new conflict between Iran and Israel is “very high,” despite Tehran’s efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.

Iran FM: E3 Snapback Move Illegal, Unjustifiable

Iranian foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasized the illegality and lack of justification behind the actions of the European troika in triggering the snapback mechanism to restore UN sanctions against Iran.

Iran’s FM: Supporting Palestine Resistance Principled Stance of Islamic Republic

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, reaffirmed the principled stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran in supporting the legitimate and lawful resistance of the Palestinian nation against occupation until their full rights are realized.

Gen. Abdollahi appointed as new cmdr. of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters

Major General Ali Abdollahi has been officially appointed as the commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the highest operational military command in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Australia’s envoy leaves Iran amid diplomatic rift

Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Australia’s ambassador has left Tehran following Canberra’s decision to downgrade diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s ex-resident Rouhani warns against snapback sanctions, urges Europe to return to dialogue

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has strongly criticized European efforts to trigger the “snapback” mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, warning that it would return Iran to the era of six pre-2015 sanctions resolutions.

Iran’s defense minister: Shanghai Cooperation Organization could form security alliances

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has the potential to expand its activities and establish robust security alliances in the future.

Iran denies use of smartphones in tracking slain commanders, stresses civil defense priorities

The head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization, Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali, dismissed speculation that smartphones or apps were used to track senior Iranian commanders who were killed in Israeli strikes earlier this year.

Iran’s FM says Tehran unafraid of talks or war, rejects speculation on SCO membership

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared that Tehran has no fear of negotiations and, if necessary, no fear of war either.

Former Iranian President Rouhani urges national strategy based on people’s will, not mere slogans

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the drafting of a new national strategy that reflects the demands of the people and avoids reliance on slogans.

Official says Iran still under cyber attacks two months after Israel’s assault

A senior Iranian official responsible for internet monitoring operations has confirmed that the country is still under recurrent cyber attacks more than two months after the end of a 12-day military aggression by the Israeli regime.

Iranian lawmakers urge withdrawal from NPT amid rising tensions

Sixty members of Iran’s parliament have called on the government to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and to halt any negotiations requested by the US or the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran seeks guarantees before resuming talks with US, EU troika

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said Tehran requires firm guarantees against future attacks before entering a new round of negotiations with the US.

Over 1.2 million illegal Afghans return from Iran this year

Deputy Commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Force Brigadier General Ghassem Rezaei says 1.2 million undocumented Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan since the beginning of this year.

Iran denies shift from nuclear to missile talks, blames US for stalled negotiations

Iran’s government has dismissed claims that Western demands in nuclear negotiations have shifted to include missile-related issues, emphasizing that the US is primarily responsible for creating a tense diplomatic environment.

US obstructing negotiation path by raising ‘unrealizable’ demands: Iran’s top security official

Iran's top security official says the United States is blocking potential talks by raising “unrealizable” demands, including restrictions on Iran’s missile program.

Iranian daily backs expulsion of undocumented Afghan migrants

Iran’s daily Javan has argued that deporting undocumented Afghan migrants would benefit both national security and the economy.

Iranian armed forces “fully prepared” to respond to any aggression

The spokesperson of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are at the highest level of readiness and prepared to deliver a “decisive and painful response” to any possible aggression.

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