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Iranian film “In the Embrace of the Tree” wins top award at Canadian Muslim Film Festival

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Directed by Babak Khajeh-Pasha and produced by Mohammadreza Mesbah and Sajjad Nasrollahinassab, the film continues its international success, earning critical acclaim for its emotional storytelling and artistic direction.

Established in 2019, the Muslim International Film Festival celebrates authentic and bold voices in global cinema, providing a platform for Muslim filmmakers and audiences worldwide to engage with diverse cultural narratives.

“In the Embrace of the Tree” has already been recognized at several domestic and international festivals, praised for its delicate yet powerful portrayal of family and social issues through a deeply human perspective.

The film’s success at MIFF further underscores the growing influence of Iranian cinema on the global stage, showcasing its ability to blend artistic vision with universal themes that resonate with audiences and critics alike.

Zarif rejects Lavrov’s claims on ‘snapback’ mechanism

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Speaking at Tabriz University on Thursday, Zarif said snapback, as part of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement, was neither a late-stage bargaining chip nor limited to his private talks with then US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Lavrov on Wednesday blamed Zarif for the inclusion of the snapback mechanism in the nuclear deal, describing it as a “legal trap” set ahead of the 2015 accord.

Zarif accused Lavrov and French officials of proposing a damaging Security Council approach toward Iran that Tehran resisted.

He recalled that in 2020, when the US sought to reimpose sanctions via snapback while Iran had scaled back JCPOA commitments, 13 Security Council members signaled Washington could not act unilaterally: 11 abstained and Russia and China voted against further measures.

The former foreign minister noted that Russia had previously supported UN resolutions under an earlier Iranian administration.

Defending Iran’s nuclear record, Zarif said Tehran had preserved its ability to resume certain activities and published documents to the UN as evidence.

He reiterated support for strategic ties with Russia and China but warned their policies do not always serve Iranian interests, and urged diplomacy over confrontation in regional affairs.

Iran: US, France directly responsible for violation of Lebanon sovereignty

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Esmail Baqaei, strongly condemned Thursday airstrikes by the Zionist regime on targets in southern Lebanon, describing them as a blatant violation of Lebanon’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

Baqaei highlighted the continued ceasefire violations by the Zionist regime over the past several months, now totaling around 5,000 incidents, which have harmed Lebanese civilians, destroyed infrastructure, and disrupted the country’s reconstruction and economic development efforts.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson attributed the situation to the ongoing inaction and complacency of the ceasefire guarantors, France and the US, and held them directly responsible.

Iran shines at AFC annual awards 2025 in Riyadh

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Marziyeh Jafari was named AFC Women’s Coach of the Year, marking a major milestone for Iranian women’s football.

Jafari’s achievement was recognized during the ceremony hosted in Riyadh, where the continent’s best players, coaches, and officials were honored.

In futsal, Salar Aghapour claimed the AFC Futsal Player of the Year award after an impressive season. Moslem Oladghobad and Mohammad Osamen Mousa were also among the nominees, underscoring Iran’s dominance in Asian futsal.

Meanwhile, renowned Iranian referee Alireza Faghani and his two assistants received the AFC Special Refereeing Award.

Faghani, one of Asia’s most respected officials, officiated key matches in the past year, including the opening and final games of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation won the prestigious AFC Platinum Award for Best Member Association, with Iran and Japan also nominated.

Funeral for Former Basij Commander Held in Tehran

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The ceremony took place in the Shahid Mahallati district, in northeastern Tehran.

Before the victory of the Islamic Revolution, General Afshar was arrested for his political activities and spent four months in prison.

He was among the students following the line of Imam Khomeini, the founder of Islamic Republic, and took part in the takeover of the espionage den, former US Embassy in Tehran.

From 1979 to 1982, he was a member of the Central Council of Iran’s Construction Jihad.

During the Iran-Iraq war, he served as deputy head, chief of staff, and spokesman of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

From 1989 to 1997, he was the commander of the Basij Resistance Force.

Between 1997 and 2000, he served as president of Imam Hossein University.

He also held several other senior posts, including Head of the Foundation for the Preservation and Publication of Sacred Defense Values, and Deputy for Political and Social Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Interior.

Iran calls for dialogue between Afghanistan, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions

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Esmail Baghaei

He underscored the necessity of the immediate commencement of dialogue between the two sides with the aim of de-escalating tensions, achieving a complete cessation of hostilities, and resolving differences through diplomacy.

The Foreign Ministry Spokesman also emphasized the importance of mutual respect for the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of both countries.

He declared the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to extend any assistance aimed at preserving calm and reducing tensions between the two neighboring and Muslim nations.

Baqaei further expressed deep regret and concern over the suffering inflicted upon civilians in both countries as a result of military clashes.

He also stressed the need for effective measures, including the strengthening of multilateral and regional cooperation, to prevent and combat terrorism.

US says shouldn’t deplete Tomahawk arsenal for Ukraine

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The missiles, which have a range of up to 2,500km (1,554 miles), are the latest weapons to be requested by Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky. Trump previously signaled that he was considering approving the request, citing a lack of progress in peace talks with Russia, but has so far declined to give a definitive answer.

“We need Tomahawks for the United States of America too. We have a lot of them, but we need them. I mean, we can’t deplete [our own arsenal],” Trump told reporters at the Oval Office, hours after holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump confirmed that he had discussed the issue with Putin and added that the Russian leader “didn’t like the idea” of Ukraine acquiring Tomahawks.

Putin’s close aide Yury Ushakov told reporters after the call that potential shipments would undermine the chance of achieving peace between Russia and Ukraine and would severely damage Russia’s ties with the US.

Zelensky is expected to again push Trump for additional military aid during a meeting at the White House on Friday. Trump earlier reached a deal with NATO that the bloc would pay for American weapons designated for Ukraine.

Russia has repeatedly stated that no amount of foreign aid would stop it from achieving its aims, but would make the risk of wider conflict more likely.

Trump announces plan to meet Putin in Hungary

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Trump and Putin

The meeting will take place at a date to be determined after “high-level advisers” from the two countries meet next week, he said in a Truth Social post on Thursday.

Washington’s delegation at the initial meeting will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he said, adding that the location is yet to be determined.

Trump expressed hope that by meeting with Putin, the two leaders will be able to bring the Ukraine conflict to a close.

The call “was a very productive one,” he stated, adding: “I believe great progress was made with today’s telephone conversation.”

The last summit between the two presidents took place in Anchorage, Alaska in August. Both called the meeting productive, though no breakthrough was reached.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday praised the Trump administration’s diplomatic outreach, saying it is the only Western government that has made an effort to understand the fundamental causes of the Ukraine conflict.

Moscow is still awaiting Washington’s response to the roadmap presented at the Alaska summit, he added.

Iran named 2015 world freestyle wrestling champions after Russian doping case

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Gadisov, who competed in the 97 kg category and initially won a silver medal in Las Vegas, tested positive for a banned substance after re-examination, triggering an updated team ranking.

With his disqualification, Iran’s team total moves to 49 points, ahead of Georgia (46) and Russia (44), elevating Iran from runner-up to champions for the 2015 edition.

During the 2015 Worlds — coached by Rasul Khadem, who simultaneously served as federation president and head coach — Iran won two silver and two bronze medals.

Hassan Rahimi (57 kg) and Hassan Yazdani (70 kg) earned silver, while Seyed Ahmad Mohammadi (65 kg) and Alireza Karimi (86 kg) secured bronze.
At the time, Iran had placed second by only four team points behind Russia.

Alireza Dabir, President of the Iranian Wrestling Federation, said two Russian wrestlers tested positive in that tournament and lost points as a result, confirming that the federation had pursued the case with seriousness.

US says wants Japan to stop buying Russian energy

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Bessent wrote on X that he discussed with visiting Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato Washington’s “expectation that Japan stop importing Russian energy.”

Japan relies heavily on importing oil and gas from abroad.

In 2023 Japan spent 582 billion yen ($3.9 billion) importing Russian liquified natural gas (LNG), according to the latest customs data available.

This accounted for 8.9 percent of its total LNG imports.

Japanese media in Washington quoted Kato declining to be drawn out on Bessent’s comments.

“I’d like to refrain from discussing what other ministers said,” Kato was quoted as saying.

“We are committed to doing what we can to realize a just peace in Ukraine by coordinating with fellow G7 countries,” he added.

On Wednesday, Trump had stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised him New Delhi will stop buying Russian oil.

“You know, you can’t do it immediately. It’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon,” Trump told reporters.

Modi has previously defended buying oil from Russia, a historic partner of India, despite Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Trump in August had raised tariffs on Indian exports to the United States to 50 percent, with Trump’s aides accusing India of fueling Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Bessent stressed that he and Kato also discussed “plans for mobilizing Japan’s strategic investment in the United States through the US-Japan trade and investment agreement.”

 

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