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Kayhan urges Iran’s parliament to approve NPT withdrawal to counter snapback threat

In a sharply worded editorial, Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has called on the Iranian Parliament to pass legislation mandating withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if the Western parties activate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s “snapback” mechanism.

Former Iranian ambassador: U.S. talks ‘futile’, Lariijani suitable negotiator for west

Mohammad-Hassan Ghadiri Abyaneh, former Iranian ambassador to Mexico and Australia, has dismissed the idea of renewing talks with the U.S., calling it "futile" and "against Iran's interests," following recent escalations with Israel and U.S. military actions targeting Iran’s nuclear sites.

Isfahan International Airport reopens after 34-day closure

Isfahan's Shahid Beheshti International Airport, in central Iran, has officially reopened and will resume flight operations starting Friday following an over-month-long hiatus over airstrikes by the Israeli regime last month, according to Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization.

Central Bank says Iran’s economy grew by 3.1% in year to late March

The Iranian economy expanded by 3.1% in the calendar year to late March, figures from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) show.

Second Israeli ultra-Orthodox party to leave government in blow to Netanyahu

A key partner in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government announced it is quitting, dealing a major blow to the Israeli prime minister that could leave him heading a minority coalition in parliament.

Iranian officials respond to public concern over ‘tiered internet’ plan

Public debate has intensified in Iran over concerns that the government may implement controversial policies related to a “National Internet” and “Tiered Internet” system.

Ten children a day losing a limb in Gaza: Report

Ten children a day are losing one or both limbs in the Gaza Strip due to Israel's attack on the Palestinian enclave, according to a report.

OPEC data shows Iran’s oil output fell slightly in June

Iran’s oil production declined slightly in June amid Israel’s war against the country, despite an overall increase in output by major oil producers, according to the latest data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Israeli military bombs Syrian government buildings in Damascus

Israeli air attacks hit Damascus on Wednesday, reportedly targeting the Syrian defence ministry, military headquarters and the vicinity of the presidential palace.

Iranian govt. spokesperson says regulation of foreign nationals key to economic relief

The Iranian government’s spokesperson has said the regulation and organization of foreign nationals living in Iran has become one of the administration’s central priorities, particularly as a means of eassing economic pressure and reducing the current strain on government subsidies.

President Pezeshkian urges security review, respectful engagement with public after 12-day war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underlined the need for a thorough assessment of Iran’s security systems following the recent aggression against Iran by the Zionist regime.

Erdoğan rival handed prison term for threatening Istanbul prosecutor

Istanbul’s mayor and Turkey’s leading opposition figure, Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been given a 20-month prison sentence for insulting and threatening the city’s public prosecutor, according to reprots.

WSJ details how Iranian missiles cracked Israeli defense systems

Tehran managed to penetrate Tel Aviv's boasted air defense systems during the 12-day war by changing missile launch tactics and identifying “gaps” in Israeli defense through “trial and error”, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

Iran leader’s website dismisses Gallant’s letter as “psychological warfare tactic”

In an article titled “A Shot in the Cognitive War”, the official website of Iran’s leader, khamenei.ir, has analyzed a letter written by former Israeli minister of war Yoav Gallant to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iranian MPs: US  govt. main responsibile for aggression against Islamic Republic

Iranian members of parliament have declared that the US government is primarily responsible for the recent military aggression against Iran and the killing of hundreds of Iranian citizens by the Zionist regime.

U.S. and E3 agree Iran to face stiff sanctions if no agreement by end of August

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the U.K. have agreed in a phone call to set the end of August as the de facto deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Tehran, according to three sources with knowledge of the call.

Iran’s president calls for stronger multi-layered protection of national data in cyberspace

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for a fundamental review of the country’s physical and multi-layered protection of national data in cyberspace, calling it a critical priority in digital governance.

Iranian striker Taremi nominated again for AFC Best Player of World Cup qualifiers round

Iranian international striker Mehdi Taremi has once again been nominated among the best players of the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Iran’s parliament elects three legal experts to Guardian Council

Iran’s Parliament on Wednesday elected three legal experts to serve as members of the Guardian Council, the powerful constitutional body responsible for supervising elections and vetting legislation.

Journalist: Iranian parl’t reportedly considers Hormuz Strait closure amid Western pressure

A senior Iranian journalist noted that members of parliament are reportedly reviewing a proposal to consider the strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against hostile actions by Western governments and Israel.

EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza war despite pressure to act 

The EU will not “punish” Israel for its actions in the Gaza Strip and will “keep a close watch” on Tel Aviv’s implementation of a recent agreement to improve the flow of aid in the enclave, the bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said in a press conference following a meeting of the EU’s 27 ministers in Brussels.

Iran’s Leader urges legal action over recent Israel-US aggression, praises national resolve

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the country’s judiciary to seriously pursue legal action, both domestically and internationally, against recent US-Israeli “criminal” acts.

EU demands US pay for Ukraine-bound arms

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s promise to send more weapons to Ukraine, but argued he can’t really call it American aid if European NATO states are fully bankrolling the initiative.

Chine reaffirms support for Iran’s territorial integrity, national sovereignty

Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, reaffirmed Beijing’s firm support for Iran’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national security following the recent aggression by Israel and the US against Iran.

Iran’s Gas company denies sabotage behind recent blasts, cites domestic causes

In its first official response to a series of explosions in recent days, the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) dismissed any possibility of sabotage or terrorism, attributing the incidents to domestic causes and improper gas usage.