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Former Iranian MP Ali Motahari urges President Pezeshkian to consider conditional talks with US

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In an open letter to Pezeshkian, Ali Motahari underscored the importance of decisive leadership and proposed conditional negotiations with the US.

He suggested that Iran’s Foreign Ministry announce readiness for talks if Washington abandons the demand for zero uranium enrichment, guarantees it will not launch further attacks, and commits to compensating Iran for the damage the US caused to the Islamic Republic during the 12-day war on Iran.

Motahari added that Pezeshkian could even meet US President Donald Trump in a third country or during the UN General Assembly in New York.

The former MP acknowledged US duplicity and breach of its commitments, saying national interests sometimes require engagement.

Motahari outlined two scenarios in the event of US accepting or rejecting Iran’s demands: if the US accepts, talks could lead to a win-win agreement or, at minimum, demonstrate Iran’s commitment to diplomacy; and if the US rejects the conditions, Iran gains moral high ground and the whole world will understand and it is the US that rejects an agreement.

The former lawmaker stressed that such a move could further blunt Europe’s pressures and drive a wedge between the US and the Zionist regime.

Iran executes man convicted over deadly attack in Semirom

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According to the Judiciary’s media center, Bahramian was described as a “top-level offender” in Semirom and was accused of involvement in the killing of security officer Mohsen Rezayi during unrest in January 2023.

Rezayi, 37, was shot in the head during an armed assault on security forces and left behind two children.

Officials said Bahramian had taken part in the incident with other armed individuals, using a Kalashnikov and a hunting rifle to fire at security personnel and incite attacks on the governor’s office, judiciary building, and local officials, including the Friday prayers leader.

Bahramian was arrested later that month after security operations.
The Judiciary said he confessed during interrogations, and prosecutors charged him with moharebeh, or enmity against God, a capital offense under Iranian law.

His trial was held at a court in Isfahan with legal representation.
The death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court after an appeal and was carried out early Saturday morning following completion of legal procedures.

Former Iranian president Rouhani donates 25,000 books to National Library

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The handover ceremony took place on Saturday, with several cultural and political figures in attendance.

Rouhani said many of the books contain his personal notes, including annotations about when and under which professors he studied them.

He recalled his education in a school established in 1961 by Ayatollah Mohammad Beheshti in Qom, where students were taught both traditional religious texts and subjects beyond the usual seminary curriculum.

He also shared memories of his university studies, emphasizing the role these books played throughout his academic and political career.

Among those attending the ceremony were minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts; Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, head of the National Library; Gholamreza Amirkhani, former presidential adviser Hesamoddin Ashna; academic Najafgholi Habibi; and journalist Mohammad Gouchani.

The donation is expected to enrich the National Library’s archives, offering researchers and readers access to rare and annotated works.

US military officials involved in European plan to send 10,000 forces to Ukraine: WSJ

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The scheme drawn up primarily by European army chiefs includes two groups of forces that are to be sent to Ukraine, according to the report. One of them would be tasked with training and assistance to the Ukrainian military, while the second would serve as a “reassurance force” for Kiev. The troops are to be deployed once Moscow and Kiev reach a peace deal.

A total of 26 nations agreed to contribute to “security guarantees” for Ukraine in various ways, French President Emmanuel Macron said earlier this week, following a meeting of the so-called ‘coalition of the willing’ – a group of Kiev’s European backers.

The current commitments would allow for a deployment of over 10,000 troops to Ukraine, the WSJ source said, adding that the plan “received input from some US generals,” including the US head of the NATO Allied Command Operations.

The level of US involvement in the scheme remains unclear, the report said, adding that there have been no clear statements from President Donald Trump.

Russia has expressed strong opposition to any NATO troop deployment to Ukraine.

On Friday, President Vladimir Putin warned that foreign soldiers would either become targets for Russian forces or serve no purpose if a genuine peace agreement were reached.

He added that “the West’s dragging of Ukraine into NATO was one of the causes of the conflict” and said any settlement would have to include security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine.

Iranian Reform Front leader files complaint against state TV

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In a letter to Hamzeh Khalili, chairman of the Supervisory Council on IRIB, Mansouri said the broadcaster aired programs that distorted and discredited the Reform Front’s recent 11-point proposal aimed at addressing the country’s current crises.

She argued that instead of encouraging dialogue and national solidarity, the programs engaged in “accusations, distortions, and clear unfairness,” while denying the Reform Front an opportunity to respond.

Mansouri stressed that the statement was presented “beyond partisan considerations” and sought to prevent future crises and strengthen national stability.

She recalled the role of reformists in moments of national challenge, including during the 12-day war with Israel in June, and criticized IRIB for portraying the movement as “submissive.”

Her complaint also cited Article 175 of Iran’s Constitution, which requires the broadcaster to uphold freedom of expression and impartiality.

A copy of the complaint was sent to Minister of Culture Abbas Salehi, the deputy chair of the supervisory council.

US Navy killed North Korean civilians during botched mission: NYT

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The newspaper reported that the classified mission was carried out by the US Navy’s SEAL Team 6 during high-stakes diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang in early 2019.

The elite special forces unit – the same one that killed former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 2011 – was tasked with covertly going ashore in North Korea and planting a listening device to spy on the country’s leadership.

But working in the dead of night with blackout communications, a series of errors led to civilians – several North Koreans reportedly diving for shellfish – inadvertently coming across the US special forces as they splashed ashore.

The SEALs opened fire, killing all those on board a small fishing vessel, the Times report said, without specifying the number of casualties.

Officials familiar with the mission told the Times that the US soldiers “pulled the bodies into the water to hide them from the North Korean authorities”. One source described how SEAL members “punctured the boat crew’s lungs with knives to make sure their bodies would sink”.

The Times said it gained knowledge of the botched mission through interviews with dozens of people, “including civilian government officials, members of the first Trump administration and current and former military personnel with knowledge of the mission”.

All spoke on condition of anonymity due to the mission’s classified status, the news outlet said. It added that several people said their decision to provide details was out of concern that the US military’s special operations failures are “often hidden by government secrecy”.

Sources said President Trump, during his first term in office, gave the mission its final go-ahead.

Trump denied any knowledge of the operations when questioned by reporters about the report on Friday.

“I could look, but I know nothing about [it],” Trump said.

“I’m hearing it now for the first time,” he added.

US officials said it was “unclear” whether Pyongyang ever pieced together what had happened in 2019.

North Korea did not make any public statements about the deaths of civilians at the time and has yet to comment on the story published by the daily.

Iran’s Abadan declared hottest city worldwide with 46°C  Temperature             

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The Global Temperature Monitoring System released its latest report, listing several cities in Iran’s Khuzestan Province among the hottest in the world.

On Friday, Abadan reached 46°C, earning the top spot globally.

Safiabad in Dezful also recorded 45.3°C, ranking as the fourth hottest city in the world, along with Ain Salah in Algeria.

Omidiyeh, another city in Khuzestan, reached 45°C, securing the sixth position among the hottest cities worldwide.

The metropolis of Ahvaz experienced 44.3°C on Friday, which placed the provincial city among the world’s hottest cities.

Iran FM: Misunderstanding with Qatar over Al-Udeid base attack resolved

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In an interview with Al-Sharq newspaper in Doha, Seyed Abbas Araqchi praised the outcome of his meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, saying:
“During this meeting, I conveyed an oral message from the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Emir of Qatar. The meeting was very important and influential.”

He explained that in the talks, bilateral relations between Iran and Qatar were discussed, particularly the misunderstanding that arose following Iran’s strikes on the Al-Udeid base in Qatar in response to the US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Araqchi stressed that his talks with both the Emir of Qatar and with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, were likewise very fruitful, serious, and constructive.

He added: “In this meeting, we discussed a wide range of issues, beginning with bilateral ties and their latest developments. Fortunately, there are no disagreements between the two countries, and the misunderstanding has been completely resolved through this visit.”

The Iranian Foreign Minister further noted:
“We also discussed ways to achieve regional stability, particularly the resumption of dialogue among regional states to ensure security and cooperation in confronting the hegemonic policies of the Israeli regime and its aggression against regional countries.”

Araqchi added that the Iranian nuclear file was also discussed in detail: “I briefed the Emir of Qatar on the latest developments regarding this issue. Our friends in Qatar have always had valuable perspectives, and we have consistently exchanged views on such matters. This meeting also provided an opportunity for meaningful consultations.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister traveled to Qatar on Thursday to hold meetings and talks with Qatari officials.

Iran secures two golds, one silver at Asian Youth Karate Championships in China

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Satayesh Qanaei delivered Iran’s first gold after winning the girls’ under-54kg category. She defeated Kazakhstan’s Ontalab 2-1 in her opening bout, overcame China’s Lin 5-0 in the semifinal, and secured the title with a decisive win over Malaysia’s Ravindran in the final.

Shortly after, teammate Satayesh Afshar added Iran’s second gold in the under-61kg class. Afshar beat Kazakhstan’s Norlan 1-0, Japan’s Hayashi 3-1, and Uzbekistan’s Almashova in the semifinal, before defeating Thailand’s Nisangat 4-2 to clinch victory.

Iran secures two golds, one silver at Asian Youth Karate Championships in China

In the boys’ under-63kg division, Arshia Moallemi earned silver after advancing to the final with wins over rivals from Palestine, Kyrgyzstan, and Thailand. He lost the gold medal match to China’s Shi.

Iran secures two golds, one silver at Asian Youth Karate Championships in China

Iran also secured four bronze medals through its boys’ and girls’ kata teams. Despite several early exits by other competitors, the team concluded day one with a tally of two golds, one silver, and four bronzes.

The championships feature athletes from 30 countries across Asia.

Eight killed in family dispute in Iran’s Sarab County

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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According to Colonel Morteza Faraghi, the county’s police chief, two brothers armed with firearms attacked the home of their cousin during the night.
The assailants killed six family members, including two men, a woman, and three children, before turning the guns on themselves.

“Initial investigations show that the killings stemmed from long-standing family disagreements,” Colonel Faraghi said in a statement. “After carrying out the attack, the brothers committed suicide, ending their own lives.”

Authorities have launched an investigation to clarify the motives and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Forensic teams and criminal detectives are working to determine the underlying causes behind the dispute, which escalated into one of the deadliest domestic violence cases reported in the province in recent years.

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