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Iran Foreign Ministry: E3 UNSC notification null, void, without legal effect

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement, categorically rejectd and, in the strongest possible terms, condemnd the "unlawful notification" submitted by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3) to the Security Council in relation to Resolution 2231 (2015).

Iranian parliament initiates urgent plan to withdraw from NPT

The deputy head of Iran’s Parliament Article 90 Commission, announced that lawmakers have begun drafting an urgent plan for the country’s complete withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran ties IAEA cooperation to parliamentary law, natl. security council decisions

The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization has declared that the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will depend strictly on compliance with parliamentary legislation and the decisions of the Supreme National Security Council.

Iran warns of possible halt to IAEA cooperation if E3 triggers snapback mechanism

A senior Iranian diplomat has warned that any European move to trigger the UN “snapback” mechanism could prompt Tehran to suspend its current level of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

European countries trigger process to reimpose sanctions on Iran

The United Kingdom, France and Germany have triggered a mechanism to reimpose sanctions on Tehran after a series of meetings failed to reach an agreement on the Iranian nuclear programme.

At least 14 people killed in Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russian air attacks on Kyiv have killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens in the most deadly night raid on the Ukrainian capital since the Alaska summit between Russian and US presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

IRGC spokesperson: Intelligence Operations key to Iran’s victory in 12-day conflict with Israel

Brigadier General Ali-Mohammad Naeini, spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said Iran’s victory in the recent 12-day conflict against Israel and the US demonstrated the country’s military, political, and social resilience.

Iranian security forces discover explosives workshop linked to terrorist cell in Iranshahr

Iranian security forces have uncovered a workshop for producing explosive vests and homemade bombs in the city of Iranshahr, in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, a senior police official confirmed Thursday.

EU public skeptical of sending forces to Ukraine: WSJ

A significant proportion of the EU population is unhappy about the prospect of sending troops to Ukraine after any ceasefire or peace accord due to the absence of firm US “security guarantees” and fears of being drawn into a conflict with Russia, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported.

Statue of legendary Persian archer ‘Arash Kamangir’ unveiled in Kerman

A statue of Arash Kamangir, a legendary figure in Persian mythology, was unveiled on Wednesday evening in Kerman, southeastern Iran.

62% of Americans support US sanctions on Russia’s trading partners: Poll

Most Americans are supportive of the U.S. levying sanctions against Russia’s trading partners to exert pressure on the Kremlin to halt its military operation in Ukraine, according to a poll.

Hamas accuses US diplomat of justifying Israeli genocide by blaming Palestinian group for failed ceasefire negotiations

Hamas accused US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday of providing political cover for Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip by blaming the Palestinian group for failed ceasefire talks.

Iran warns Europe IAEA interaction will stop if ‘snapback’ activated

An Iranian official has warned the UK, France, and Germany that it would stop interaction with the United Nations nuclear watchdog if the trio managed to have the United Nations Security Council restore its sanctions against Tehran.

Iran sets new solar power generation record as renewable capacity grows

Iran has set a new record in solar power generation, with output from its solar plants reaching 800 megawatts on August 26, according to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).

Israel launches new military operations in Syria after attack kills soldiers

Israel has conducted a series of strikes on a former army barracks in Kiswa, southwest of the Syrian capital of Damascus, according to Syria’s state-run al-Ekhbariya TV.

Iranian para-cyclists miss world championships after Belgium denies visas

Two Iranian para-cyclists have missed the 2025 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Belgium after failing to secure entry visas from the Belgian Embassy, Iranian sports officials confirmed.

Iran considers revisiting ban on social media amid ongoing debates

The head of the Iranian Government Information Council, said on Wednesday discussions on lifting the ban on Telegram and other platforms may soon resume after being delayed due to recent conflicts with Israel.

US ambassador cuts Lebanon trip short amid protests, outrage over press comments

US envoy Tom Barrack has cut his visit to Lebanon short, according to the Lebanese government’s official news agency.

All UN Security Council members, except for US, urge ceasefire and aid into Gaza

Fourteen of the 15 United Nations Security Council members - four permanent ones and 10 that rotate - demanded a ceasefire and that aid be let into the Gaza Strip, calling the situation a "famine".

Poll finds majority of Americans disapprove of US-Israel military alliance

Americans are less approving of U.S. support for Israel’s military campaign against Palestinians than at any point since the Gaza war began, a new survey released Wednesday shows.

Iranian MP: IAEA not allowed to visit nuclear sites

Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi says no permission has been granted for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iran prepares to drag aggressors before intl. courts over illegal attacks

Iran’s Vice President for Legal Affairs Majid Ansari says the country has documented attacks on hospitals, residential areas, and other internationally protected sites by the Zionist regime and it's now preparing to file lawsuits with international courts.

Spox: IAEA inspectors to oversee fuel replacement at Bushehr power plant

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the International Atomic Energy Agency's inspectors visit Iran to oversee the fuel replacement process at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

3 in 4 say Putin wouldn’t honor any Ukraine peace accord: Survey

Three-quarters of surveyed U.S. voters say they wouldn’t trust Russian President Vladimir Putin to honor any peace accord reached to end the war in Ukraine, according to a recent Quinnipiac University poll.

Azerbaijani president dismisses claims of threat to Iran from Zangazur corridor

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev claims Iran’s position, as expressed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is clear: the Zangazur corridor does not pose a threat to Iran.