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Veteran Iranian political figure Ahmad Tavakoli dies at 74

Ahmad Tavakoli, a prominent Iranian principlist politician and member of the Expediency Council, has died at the age of 74, state media reported on Tuesday.

Iran expresses deep concern over Gaza humanitarian catastrophe

The Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian catastrophe caused by the Zionist regime's horrific crimes in Gaza, strongly condemning the continued killing of Palestinians alongside the deliberate deprivation of Gaza residents of food, water, medicine, and other basic necessities.

Pre. Pezeshkian meets reform front members, emphasizes steady path to reform

President Massoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with members of Iran’s Reform Front, reiterating the importance of national unity and the need to avoid divisive discourse.

Iran reports 1,062 deaths in Israeli invasion; even prison attack deemed war crime

Iran’s Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Tuesday that 1,062 Iranians were killed during the 12-day aggression by Israel last month, including 102 women and 38 children.

Iran’s ICT minister warns against ‘blind confrontation’ with technology amid network challenges

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, warned that confronting technological developments without a strategic approach is ineffective and potentially damaging.

Iranian daily warns against underestimating sanctions snapback mechanism

The Iranian newspaper Jomhouri-e Eslami has cautioned officials about downplaying the risks of the snapback mechanism embedded in the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Nuclear enrichment will continue, but Iran still open to talks: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment programme, which was severely damaged by waves of US and Israeli air attacks last month.

Iran’s Lake Urmia on brink of total desiccation

For the first time in recorded history, Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, may be facing complete desiccation by the end of this summer.

Analyst says Israel unlikely to strike Iran again, citing failed strategy in Syria

Political analyst Sadegh Zibakalam believes that Israel is unlikely to launch another attack on Iran following recent tensions.

Iranian Leader’s aide meets Putin in Kremlin to discuss nuclear, regional issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have discussed the latest issues regarding Tehran's nuclear program and tensions in West Asia.

Iran’s intelligence minister: Crucial Israeli targets exposed to Iranian armed forces

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib said on Monday his ministry provided the Iranian armed forces with “critical intelligence” on Israeli targets during the 12-day conflict last month, calling it a major achievement in the country’s security operations.

Tehran to shut down on Wednesday amid soaring temperatures, water crisis

Iran's Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that Wednesday, July 23, will be a public holiday in Tehran Province due to the continuation of extreme heat and the urgent need to conserve water and electricity.

Iran, EU3 agree to resume nuclear negotiations: Tasnim

Tehran and the European troika –the UK, France and Germany- have agreed to resume their nuclear talks, a source told Tasnim.

Iranian paramedic succumbs to injuries weeks after Israeli airstrike

Iranian relief worker Kourosh Beyranvand has died from injuries sustained during an Israeli aggression amid a 12-day conflict in late June.

Senior IRGC cleric rejects calls for president’s dismissal, urges unity and dignified talks with US

The Iranian Leader’s representative in the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has strongly lambasted calls for questioning the political competence of President Massoud Pezeshkian, calling them “deeply misguided.”

Iran Women’s National Football Team qualifies for AFC Asian Cup after defeating Jordan

The Iran women’s national football team have secured their place in the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a 2–1 victory over Jordan in their final qualifying match.

Iranian president condemns IAEA silence on Israeli aggression

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly condemned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its inaction following the joint Israeli-US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which were under full legal inspection and supervision.

Iranian Red Crescent says 70% of wounded rescued during 12-day conflict with Israel

The president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, announced that 70% of those injured during the recent 12-day war with Israel and the US were rescued by IRCS responders, highlighting the organization’s critical role during the aggression.

Iran women’s basketball team reaches final of FIBA Asia Cup

The Iranian women’s national basketball team has advanced to the final of the FIBA Asia Cup Division B after a commanding 78–52 victory over Thailand in the semifinals.

Tasnim: Iran reviewing European request to resume nuclear talks

According to a report by Tasnim News Agency, Iran is currently reviewing a request from three European countries to resume negotiations over its nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions.

Iran UN envoy calls on Security Council to end Israel’s impunity

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has called on the UN Security Council to end Israel’s impunity, holding it accountable for its repeated and grave violations of international law.

Iran says clear evidence indicates Israel involvement in AMIA case

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the need to restore the reputation of Iranian citizens accused in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Argentina, asserting that there is “clear and undeniable evidence” of Israeli influence and pressure aimed at falsely implicating Iranians in the case.

Iran dismisses US allegations of arms transfer to Yemen as media campaign 

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has dismissed the US claims regarding the shipment of military equipment from Iran to Yemen, calling them unfounded and part of a media campaign against the Islamic Republic. 

Foreign journalists visit IRGC Aerospace exhibition, Israeli strike sites in Tehran

A group of foreign journalists visited Tehran on Thursday morning to attend the event titled "Condemnation of Terrorism Against Media," as part of a broader effort to showcase Iranian unity and resilience in the face of foreign aggression.

Iran must act swiftly to prevent snapback mechanism, says former diplomat

A former Iranian ambassador has called on Tehran to urgently initiate talks with European countries to prevent the activation of the JCPOA nuclear deal's snapback mechanism, warning that time is running out.

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