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Iranian VP: Tehran has no plans on expelling European troika ambassadors

Iran’s Executive Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah says the country has no plans to expel the ambassadors of the three European states that have activated the so-called Snapback mechanism.

US reducing military mission in Iraq, citing success in fighting Daesh

The U.S. military has begun pulling its forces from Iraq following an accord signed with the Iraqi government a year ago, officials have confirmed, citing successes in fighting Daesh in the country.

Europe not to let Russia ‘sow division and anxiety’: EU chief

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has vowed Moscow would not succeed in sowing "division and anxiety" in the bloc, at the start of summit talks in Denmark rattled by a spate of mysterious drone flights.

Govt. spokesperson says Iranian admin. to ratify counterplan against snapback

The Iranian administration has prepared a comprehensive plan to confront the so-called snapback mechanism, which will be formally ratified at the upcoming cabinet session on Sunday, Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated.

Iran’s FM says US obstruction led to nuclear negotiations failure

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has slammed US obstructionism as the main reason behind the collapse of talks with European states and the American side over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Authorities in Iran vow accountability after deadly student bus crash

Authorities in Iran’s central Semnan province pledged on Wednesday accountability after a bus carrying female medical students crashed on the Semnan-Sorkheh road a day earlier, leaving two dead and 11 injured.

Trump ready for unconditional meeting with Kim: White House official

US President Donald Trump is ready for unconditional talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency has reported, citing a White House official.

Ukraine’s drone attacks plunge Russia into worst-ever fuel crisis: Report

Ukrainian drones have attacked the heart of Russia’s energy sector, knocking nearly 40% of its oil refining capacity offline and forcing Moscow to confront its worst fuel crisis in decades.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant facing ‘critical’ situation after weeklong outage: Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been cut off from the electrical grid for seven consecutive days, the longest such outage since the start of the full-scale war.

IRGC spokesperson warns Iran to strike even harder than before in any new war

The spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that Iran will deliver a far heavier, more crushing, and more decisive blow than ever before if a new conflict breaks out.

Iranian president congratulates China on National Day, highlights strategic ties

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, calling the day a symbol of unity, progress, and remarkable achievements.

Iran’s water rights from Helmand river remain unfulfilled despite treaty with Afghanistan

Iran has once again raised concerns over Afghanistan’s failure to deliver its agreed share of water from the Helmand River, despite a 1973 treaty obliging Kabul to allocate 820 million cubic meters annually.

Gaza starvation deaths rise to 453, including 150 children: Health Ministry

The death toll from malnutrition caused by Israel’s starvation policy in the Gaza Strip has reached 453 people since October 2023, the enclave's Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Judge rules US deportation drive against pro-Palestine students is illegal

An American judge has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump unlawfully targeted pro-Palestine student activists with deportation to silence criticism of Israel, violating their right to free speech.

Trump: Russia and China catching up with US on submarines

Moscow and Beijing are catching up with Washington in terms of number of submarines, US President Donald Trump has stated, although he asserted that America remains far ahead.

Majority of Germans oppose NATO attacking Russian jets: Poll

Most Germans would oppose NATO shooting down Russian military aircraft if they enter the bloc’s airspace, a new survey suggested. Several NATO members have previously threatened to do so.

Ex-UK defense chief calls for Crimea to be made ‘uninhabitable’

Kiev’s Western backers must help make Crimea “not inhabitable”, former British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has stated.

Hamas has ‘3-4 days’ to respond to Gaza peace plan: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated that he is giving Hamas three to four days to respond to his 20-point Gaza peace plan, warning of dire consequences if the Palestinian group rejects it.

UN warns Afghanistan internet cut ‘extremely serious’ For human rights

Afghanistan's internet and telecommunications cut has "extremely serious" rights implications, with women and girls especially affected, the UN human rights office warned Tuesday.

Hamas pledges to study US Gaza plan ‘responsibly’: Qatar

Palestinian group Hamas has promised to study US President Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip “responsibly”, Qatar announced on Tuesday.

Rezaei: Trump’s letter to Leader raised nuclear talks, not missiles

Mohsen Rezaei, member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, said that the letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader had sought talks on the nuclear issue and made no mention of missiles.

Top Iranian lawmaker: Cooperation with IAEA currently suspended

Seyyed Mahmoud Nabavian, Deputy Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, declared that Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been reduced to “zero” following the illegal activation of the snapback mechanism by Western powers.

Most Americans oppose more aid to Israel: Survey

Israel is quickly losing US public support for its military operation in the Gaza Strip, a new poll suggested. Conducted by the New York Times and the Siena Research Institute, the survey was released hours after US President Donald Trump unveiled his new roadmap for peace in Gaza on Monday.

Iranian FM urges diplomacy, says nuclear technology is indigenous

Iran’s foreign minister told CNN in New York that diplomacy, not renewed sanctions or military action, is the only viable path to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran dismisses rumors of poppy cultivation, reaffirms opposition to narcotics production

The deputy secretary-general of Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters has dismissed rumors that the country may permit poppy cultivation, stressing that the government remains firmly opposed to growing narcotics.