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Iranian ambassador to France cites sanctions as root of economic discontent

Iranian Ambassador to France, Mohammad Aminnezhed, stated in an interview with the OMERTA media group that the primary cause of recent public grievances in Iran is economic pressure stemming from international sanctions.

Iran’s London Embassy denies rumors, confirms consular services operational

The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London issued a statement on Thursday, firmly denying rumors and confirming that all its services continue uninterrupted.

Ardabil Airport records coldest temperature in Iran at minus 27 degrees

Ardabil Airport, in northwestern Iran, recorded the lowest temperature in the country over the past night, with the mercury dropping to minus 27 degrees Celsius, according to the provincial meteorological authority.

Iran says IAEA has not issued inspection guidelines for attacked nuclear sites

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has yet to provide clear guidelines for inspecting nuclear facilities that were targeted during the 12-day conflict with the US and Israel earlier this  year.

Iran’s IRGC commander vows readiness for Leader’s orders

Major General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), issued a forceful statement on Thursday, declaring the IRGC's full combat readiness to execute the orders of Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei amid tensions with the US and Israel.

Pezeshkian says Iran’s riots crossed line from protest to regime-change project

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that investigations show that recent violent unrest in the country went beyond legitimate demonstration and turned into an organized project aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic, stressing the need to identify the underlying social and psychological factors.

Iran security council reports 2,427 martyrs in foreign-backed riots

Iran’s Security Council has released a report on the recent wave of foreign-backed riots across the country, announcing that 2,427 people, including civilians and security personnel, were martyred in a "full-scale atrocity" orchestrated by the US and Israel.

Turkey says to help Syria against Kurdish fighters if asked

Turkey's military is ready to "support" Syria in its battle with Kurdish fighters in the northwestern city of Aleppo if Damascus asks for help, a defence ministry official announced Thursday.

Lebanon Talks to focus on Israel’s threats: Iran’s FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on Thursday he would hold consultations with Lebanese officials over escalating threats posed by Israel, after arriving in Beirut for a two-day visit.

Report denies claims of Turkey evacuating citizens from Iran

A news agency has denied reports circulating on social media that Turkey is evacuating its citizens from Iran.

Lebanon’s military claims completed first phase of disarming Hezbollah

The Lebanese army has announced that it has completed the first phase of its plan to disarm Hezbollah, covering the area between the Israeli border and the Litani River.

Former Iran FM Zarif says era of loyalty in global order over, citing Venezuela, Iran’s 12-day war

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the era in which countries could rely on the loyalty and sacrifice of global powers has passed, arguing that recent international developments show expectations of steadfast support are no longer realistic.

Large funeral ceremonies held in Iran’s Ilam, Zahedan for martyred security personnel

Large crowds gathered on Thursday in the western Iranian city of Ilam to attend the funeral procession of Lieutenant Ehsan Aghajani, a security officer who was killed during an armed clash with rioters in Malekshahi County earlier this week.

Europeans gave no ‘unequivocal answer’ about plan if Russia attacks Ukraine again: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has received no unequivocal answer from European allies on how they would defend Ukraine if Russia were to attack again after the war ends.

UN accuses Israel of ‘apartheid’ in West Bank

The United Nations has announced that decades-long discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on Tel Aviv to end its "apartheid system".

At least 100 people killed during US attack: Venezuela’s interior minister

The United States attack on Venezuela to capture the country’s President Nicolas Maduro killed at least 100 people, according to the country’s interior minister.

Tehran says US interventionism aimed at inciting violence in Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned interventionist and deceptive remarks by American officials regarding Iran’s internal developments, stressing that the statements reflect Washington’s continued hostility towards the Iranian nation aimed at creating unrest and insecurity in the country.

Americans split on Trump’s action to capture Maduro: Poll

Americans are divided on the Donald Trump administration’s operation on Saturday that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new CBS News/YouGov survey.

Senator Graham says Trump ‘greenlit’ tough Russia sanctions bill

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has stated that President Donald Trump “greenlit” a long-delayed bipartisan Senate bill to impose tough sanctions on Russia amid rising tensions Wednesday in the North Atlantic, where Russia deployed a submarine to protect a fleeing oil tanker.

Iranian president orders administration officials to talk to protestors

Iran’s government spokesperson has stressed that protesters across Iran should be regarded as part of the nation, saying the government is deeply pained by any loss of life.

US confiscates Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

The US has seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking it across the Atlantic, according to the US European Command.

Deputy: Iran’s president orders no crackdown on protesters unless national security threatened

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed security forces to refrain from taking security measures against protesters as long as national security is not compromised, according to the president’s executive deputy.

Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army declares Kurdish regions ‘military zones’

Civilians were fleeing Kurdish neighbourhoods of Aleppo on Wednesday after the Syrian military declared them "closed military zones", amid ongoing fighting with Kurdish-led forces in the northern city.

Iran says conditions not ripe for negotiations with US

The current situation is not suitable for talks with the United States due to Washington’s policies, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi stated, stressing that Tehran’s internal affairs concern no one but its own people.

US demanding Venezuela cut ties with Iran, Russia and China: ABC News

Washington has demanded that Venezuela cut economic ties with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba if it wants to pump more oil, ABC News has reported, citing three people familiar with the White House’s plan.