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Iran denies shift from nuclear to missile talks, blames US for stalled negotiations

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After a weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that Tehran has not received any requests linking nuclear talks to missile restrictions.

She added that negotiation is not a matter of coercion and must be conducted with full national discretion. “The one who has stirred tensions and repeatedly says ‘you will not negotiate’ is the United States,” Mohajerani said.

A day earlier, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Larijani, reinforced this stance on social media, asserting that “the path for negotiations with the US is not closed; yet these are the Americans who only pay lip service to talks and do not come to the table.”

Larijani rebuked Washington for blaming Iran for delays and criticized the US for raising “unrealizable issues such as missile restrictions,” which he said undermine meaningful negotiations.

Mohajerani also highlighted Iran’s reliance on its diplomatic and regional capacities to resolve outstanding issues while ensuring national security remains uncompromised.

Renowned Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian cancels planned street concert in Tehran

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The concert, originally scheduled for Friday, was expected to attract hundreds of thousands of fans.

Shajarian, the son of deceased epic Iranian singer Mohammadreza Shajarian, explained on social media that the necessary equipment was not cleared for entry and authorities could not guarantee the safe organization of such a large gathering.

He had previously celebrated receiving official permission for the street performance, marking a rare public authorization for one of Iran’s most prominent musicians to perform in an open urban space.

Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani indicated that the concert may be relocated to Azadi Stadium, a controlled venue better equipped to handle large crowds.

Officials emphasized that they are working to ensure the event can proceed safely, in line with regulations and public safety standards.

Iranian judiciary confirms rapper Tataloo’s repentance; says case could be submitted for pardon

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Jahangir said the case was forwarded to the Judiciary’s head on Sunday, and is currently under review. If approved by the head of the Judiciary, it could be referred for consideration by the Leader, he explained.

Tataloo, arrested by Turkish police in December 2023 and handed over to Iranian authorities, has been sentenced to death over several charges, including “insulting the Prophet,” a serious offense under Iranian and Islamic law.

Jahangir emphasized that under Iran’s Islamic Penal Code, repentance is recognized as a legitimate legal avenue that can nullify a sentence even after a crime is proven, and many individuals have successfully invoked this right in the past.

In a separate update, Jahangir provided information on prisoners who fled following Israeli attack on Evin Prison in June, calling the incident a violation of international law.

Initially, 76 inmates escaped, but DNA tests confirmed three among the deceased, reducing the number of fugitives to 73.

Jahangir said, “58 have returned or been recaptured, while 15 remain at large, 14 with financial crime cases and one with a prior theft conviction.”

Iranian daily backs expulsion of undocumented Afghan migrants

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In an editorial published Wednesday, the paper urged citizens to stop renting properties to illegal Afghan migrants or offering them jobs, saying such measures would either push migrants to return home or seek legal residency.

According to Javan, the presence of undocumented migrants has long strained Iran’s social, economic, and security systems.

The editorial claimed that illegal residency persists largely because some citizens prioritize financial gain by renting homes or offering jobs to migrants, thereby undermining the rule of law and creating conditions for insecurity.

The newspaper cited government data indicating that the expulsion of undocumented migrants, whose number unofficially amount to over 3 million, has led to a six percent drop in bread consumption, a 30 percent decrease in rental prices in some urban areas, and lower crime rates.

It also referenced past security incidents, including the 12-day war with Israel and attacks in northeastern city of Mashhad in June, allegedly involving undocumented Afghans, although officials have undermined their role.

Javan emphasized that public cooperation, alongside government action, is vital to ensuring stability. “National security and social calm are shared responsibilities of both the state and the people,” the editorial concluded.

France issues arrest warrant for Bashar Assad over 2012 journalist killings in Syria

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Bashar Assad

Marie Colvin, 56, an American working for The Sunday Times of Britain, and French photographer Remi Ochlik, 28, were killed on February 22, 2012 by the explosion in the eastern city of Homs, which is being investigated by the French judiciary as a potential crime against humanity as well as a war crime.

British photographer Paul Conroy, French reporter Edith Bouvier and Syrian translator Wael Omar were wounded in the attack on the informal press centre where they had been working.

Assad escaped with his family to Russia after being ousted by rebels at the end of 2024 although his precise whereabouts have not been confirmed.

Other than Assad, the warrants notably target his brother Maher al-Assad who was the de facto head of the 4th Syrian armoured division at the time, intelligence chief Ali Mamlouk, and then-army chief of staff Ali Ayoub.

“The issuing of the seven arrest warrants is a decisive step that paves the way for a trial in France for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Bashar al-Assad’s regime,” said Clemence Bectarte, lawyer for the Paris-based International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and Ochlik’s parents.

The FIDH announced that the journalists had clandestinely entered the besieged city to “document the crimes committed by Bashar al-Assad’s regime” and were victims of a “targeted bombing”.

“The investigation clearly established that the attack on the informal press centre was part of the Syrian regime’s explicit intention to target foreign journalists in order to limit media coverage of its crimes and force them to leave the city and the country,” stated Mazen Darwish, lawyer and director of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM).

Municipal worker in Iran’s Gorgan returns bag full of gold to owner

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The worker, Mohammad Teimouri, 23, said he found the bag during his shift near in late August.
Upon opening the bag to find identification, he discovered a significant amount of gold coins and jewelry.

“About half an hour later, the owner called, very upset, saying all his life savings were in that bag,” Teimouri told local reporters.
“I gave him my location and told him not to worry. When he arrived, I returned everything to him safely.”

Teimouri, who works as a cleaner and construction laborer, said he never considered keeping the valuables.

“What belongs to someone else should be returned. If I ever lost something, I’d hope someone would do the same for me,” he said.

Iranian armed forces “fully prepared” to respond to any aggression

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Iran National Army Day

Ebrahim Rezaei, speaking after a meeting between members of the commission and Major General Mousavi, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, as well as his deputies, said the session focused on the latest defensive preparedness and recent military operations during the 12-day war, including the strikes carried out against the Zionist regime.

According to Rezaei, General Mousavi stressed that Iran will stand firmly and powerfully against its enemies and defend the nation with full strength. His deputies also presented reports highlighting that the Armed Forces are in complete readiness, both defensively and operationally, and capable of delivering a stronger and harsher response than in previous confrontations.

Members of the parliamentary commission expressed gratitude for the sacrifices and dedication of the Armed Forces in defending the nation.
They reiterated the full support of both the Parliament and the Commission for strengthening Iran’s defense capabilities, as well as for improving the living conditions and meeting the needs of military personnel.

Pres. Pezeshkian raps double standards in nuclear dispute, global governance

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Pezeshkian praised China’s development model as purposeful, expert-driven, and well-planned, noting significant improvements in Beijing since his last visit a decade ago.

He described President Xi Jinping’s proposal for global governance reform as a comprehensive package that can only succeed if implemented in full.

The Iranian president said the initiative promotes multilateralism and justice-based international order, countering double standards that allow the Zionist regime and its backers to disregard legal norms while claiming to defend human rights.

On the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, Pezeshkian argued that those who violated the agreement now accuse Iran of failing to meet its commitments, calling this the clearest example of double standards.

He added that Iran does not seek war but has proven its ability to defend itself decisively.

Pezeshkian further criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying it has not acted honestly toward Iran, though he affirmed Tehran’s readiness to cooperate within internationally accepted frameworks, free from bias and discriminatory standards.

China reaffirms support for Iran’s nuclear rights, sovereignty

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Xi praised Iran’s repeated emphasis on compliance with nuclear non-proliferation obligations and underscored Beijing’s recognition of Tehran’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear development.
He further stated that China “supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, as well as defending its legitimate rights and interests through dialogue.”

Xi highlighted that relations between Tehran and Beijing have been tested in a turbulent international environment and continue to grow steadily and successfully.
He emphasized China’s commitment to upholding justice, advancing a comprehensive and balanced solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, and supporting efforts toward lasting peace in the Middle East.

President Pezeshkian is in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 31. He is also scheduled to participate in China’s military parade on September 3.

Belgium says to recognise Palestinian statehood, put sanctions on Israel

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IFP Media Wire
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West Bank

“Palestine will be recognised by Belgium at the UN session! And firm sanctions will be imposed against the Israeli government,” Prevot, who is also the deputy prime minister, wrote on the social media platform X early on Tuesday.

Israel will face 12 sanctions from Belgium, Prevot said, including a ban on the import of products from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and “a review of public procurement policies with Israeli companies”.

Prevot, a member of Belgium’s centrist Christian Democrat party, said Belgium was making the pledge “in light of the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Palestine, particularly in Gaza”.

The foreign minister also stated that recognition would only be formalised once the last captive has been released from Gaza and “Hamas no longer has any role in managing Palestine”.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, from the Flemish nationalist party, said last month that recognising Palestine should be linked to strict conditions, according to Belgium’s Belga news agency.

At the end of July, President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would recognise Palestinian statehood when world leaders meet for the UNGA.

France and Saudi Arabia will co-host the meeting on Palestinian recognition during the UNGA on September 22. Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom have also said they plan to recognise Palestine this month, also with conditions.

As of April this year, some 147 countries, representing 75 percent of UN members, had already recognised Palestinian statehood.

Israel and the United States have strongly criticised countries moving to recognise Palestine.

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