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Iran reformist front urges state TV to provide equal airtime

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In an open letter to IRIB chief Peyman Jebelli, Reformist Front leader Azar Mansouri condemned the state-run network for what she said was a deliberate effort to marginalize or discredit lawful political movements.

“The national broadcaster, funded by public resources, has a duty to provide equal, transparent, and fair access to all legal political groups and voices,” Mansouri wrote, stressing that the IRIB’s current approach undermines public trust and national unity.

She argued that while the Reformist Front has consistently advocated for responsibility and cohesion, particularly during and after the recent 12-day war with Israel, their perspectives have been ignored or misrepresented on state platforms.

Mansouri urged the network to host reformist representatives in a live, impartial broadcast to respond to “unfair attacks,” warning that the broadcaster’s continued partisanship risks further eroding its credibility among the Iranian public.

Iranian MP warns of possible NPT exit if “snapback” mechanism is triggered

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Iran Nuclear Program

Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said Saturday that the snapback tool, part of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), has long been “invalid and ineffective.”

“The mechanism lost its credibility during Trump’s presidency when the US unilaterally withdrew from the JCPOA. The Europeans, despite their commitments, failed to honor any of their obligations,” Kowsari said.

He accused the US and its allies of acting above international law, using global platforms such as the United Nations for their own interests. “Claims of activating the snapback mechanism are nothing but psychological warfare against Iran,” he added.

Kowsari stressed that Iran has fully complied with its nuclear commitments while Washington not only abandoned its pledges but also imposed new sanctions.

He warned, “If they proceed with this illegitimate step, exiting the NPT will be one of our definitive and proportionate options.”

Iran ranks third worldwide in land subsidence amid severe groundwater loss

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Ali Beitollahi, head of the Seismology and Risk Department at the Road, Housing, and Urban Development Research Center, said that excessive groundwater extraction is the main driver of the phenomenon.

“In areas around Tehran, groundwater levels that used to be just 20 to 30 meters deep now require drilling as far as 120 meters, and even then, there’s often no water left,” he said.

Beitollahi explained that the loss of groundwater compresses underground layers, causing the land surface to sink.

Subsidence has been reported in numerous populated regions, including northwestern Mashhad, southwestern Tehran, northern Isfahan, and southeastern Shiraz. Golestan Province currently has the largest subsidence zone, with unexpected cases also observed in Mazandaran.

The crisis is not only damaging farmland, turning once-fertile plains into barren lands, but also threatening infrastructure and cultural heritage sites.

“About 27 out of 67 key heritage sites, including Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan and Persepolis, have suffered cracks,” he added, warning that urgent water management reforms are critical to prevent worsening damage.

Foreign tourist arrivals in Iran up 48% this year, minister says

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Takht-e-Jamshid

Speaking at an administrative council meeting in Lahijan, northern Iran, Salehi Amiri reported that over 7.39 million foreign visitors entered the country last year, generating $7.4 billion in revenue.

“We expect to reach 10 million tourists and around $10 billion in revenue by the end of this year,” he said.

Highlighting Gilan Province’s vast cultural, historical, and natural potential, the minister described the region as a “powerful engine for national development.”

He noted that tourism is more than just hotels and accommodations, calling it a key driver of economic transformation.

Salehi Amiri also underscored Iran’s global cultural significance, pointing out that over 50 historical sites are awaiting UNESCO World Heritage registration.

“Iran is not just unique; it is unparalleled,” he said, calling Lahijan “an open-air historical museum” with thousands of years of history, from medieval fortresses to Safavid-era polo fields.

He urged greater investment in tourism infrastructure to better showcase Iran’s cultural richness to international audiences.

Iran criticizes Afghanistan over failure to meet Hirmand water treaty obligations

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Water Crisis

Mohammad Javanbakht, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Energy for Water and Wastewater Affairs, said on Saturday that Afghanistan had released only “a little over 100 million cubic meters” of water into Iran’s Chahnimeh reservoirs during the current water year, far below the agreed amount.

“We are in the final month of a water year that has been unprecedentedly dry, with extremely low rainfall,” Javanbakht said, adding that the shortfall has created a “significant gap” between the agreed share and the actual water received.

He emphasized that Iran has been in continuous contact with Afghan officials regarding the issue and will intensify diplomatic efforts in the new water year.

“The pursuit of Iran’s rightful share of Hirmand water is an ongoing process and not limited to a specific period,” he stated.

The Hirmand River treaty, signed in 1973, has been a source of recurring disputes between the two neighbors, particularly during years of drought and water scarcity.

Iran’s defense minister reveals new missile capabilities after 12-day Israeli conflict

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Israel War

Speaking in a televised interview, General Nasirzadeh said that before the war in June, Iran unveiled the “Qassem Basir” precision-guided missile but did not deploy it during the fighting.

“It is almost our most accurate pinpoint missile,” he said, adding that new technology applied to the missile makes it resistant to enemy electronic warfare.

He noted that Iran has tested a new generation of hypersonic and maneuverable missiles capable of bypassing advanced enemy air defense systems.

“If the conflict had continued beyond 12 days, our missile strikes would have been virtually impossible to intercept,” he said.

The minister emphasized that while missile development remains a priority, other defense areas, including air and electronic warfare, are gaining increased attention.

He also highlighted Iran’s self-sufficiency in producing over 90% of its defense equipment domestically and ongoing efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into modern weapons systems to meet future battlefield demands.

Declassified docs show Clinton was ready to consider Russian NATO membership

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The statements were made during a meeting between the two leaders in the Kremlin on June 4, 2000, according to White House minutes published on Thursday by the National Security Archive, an independent research institute at George Washington University.

“From the outset of the NATO enlargement process, I knew that it could be a problem for Russia. I was sensitive to this, and I want it understood that NATO enlargement does not threaten Russia in any way,” Clinton is quoted as saying.

“I am serious about being ready to discuss NATO membership with Russia.”

He added that he understood that “domestic considerations inside Russia” prevent this, but over time the country “should be a part of every organization that holds the civilized world together.”

According to the documents, Putin said he “supported” the idea.

Last year, in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, Putin said he had brought up the subject with Clinton. While Clinton agreed at first, he later dismissed the idea after talking to his team, the Russian leader said.

Had Clinton agreed, it would have led to a new period of “rapprochement” between Moscow and the military bloc, Putin added.

NATO has expanded six times since the two leaders’ conversation in 2000, adding 12 more countries during this time.

After “wave after wave of expansion… we were constantly told: ‘You shouldn’t fear this, it poses no threat to you’,” Putin said in June, adding that “they simply dismissed our concerns, refusing to acknowledge or even consider our position.”

“We know better than anyone what threatens us and what does not,” he said.

Moscow has cited Kiev’s ambition to join NATO as one of the core causes of the current conflict, which it views as a proxy war being orchestrated by the military bloc against Russia.

Iranian, Russian FM: E3 lacks authority to invoke JCPOA snapback

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, held a phone conversation on Friday to exchange views on developments related to Iran’s nuclear issue.

They particularly discussed the moves by three European countries ahead of the legal expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, as well as Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

During the conversation, they emphasized that the three European countries have committed a serious violation of Resolution 2231 due to their failure to fulfill their commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and their alignment with the US in attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities.

The Iranian and Russian foreign ministers assessed the path forward for nuclear negotiations and underlined the importance of ending Resolution 2231 on schedule.

Iran’s foreign minister outlined the country’s principled stance regarding the European trio’s proposal to extend Resolution 2231, stating that in Iran’s view, any decision on its extension lies with the UN Security Council and its members.

Both sides emphasized the need to continue engagement and consultations at various levels to better advance their shared positions.

Two Iranian climbers missing in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The Kyrgyz government has deployed reconnaissance drones as part of an ongoing search operation. However, progress has been slow due to the extremely rugged and insurmountable terrain. Kyrgyz officials say given the lack of any new information and the harsh conditions in the area, there is a possibility that the climbers may have lost their lives. Nonetheless, search efforts are continuing.

Iranian Astronomy Olympiad Team crowned world’s best for second consecutive year

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They won the outstanding title in a competition in which 64 countries participated. The achievement brought the Iranian competitors prestigious medals and reaffirmed their position at the top of the global rankings.

The distinguished members of Iran’s national team in this edition of the Olympiad are: Ali Naderi, Hossein Masoumi, Hirbod Foodazi, Arshia Mirshamsi Kakhaki and Hossein Soltani.

This remarkable achievement has been described as the outcome of the students’ dedication, the unwavering support of their families, the tireless efforts of their coaches, and the unity of Iran’s scientific community.

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