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South Korean court issues verdict in case involving Iranian track and field team members

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Iran Prison

The individuals were detained in June 2025 on charges related to sexual assault against a South Korean woman and appeared in several court hearings.

According to the ruling, two of the defendants were acquitted of all charges, while the other two were sentenced to short prison terms ranging from two to four years.

The verdict was issued at the first-instance level, and the convicted individuals have the right to appeal the decision.

Back in mid-June, South Korea’s media had reported that three members of the Iranian delegation, including two athletes and one coach, were arrested during the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in the city of Gumi on charges of assaulting a 20-year-old woman.

About a week later, a fourth team member was added to the list of suspects.

According to the reports, out of Iran’s 19-member delegation to the championships, 14 individuals returned to the country following the incident.

Iran says no message sent to U.S. for resumption of talks

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Mohajerani stressed that Iran has never rejected talks in principle, but insists they must be conducted with respect and on an equal footing.

Speaking in response to a question about negotiations with the United States, she said that if Iran were not interested in dialogue, it would not have initiated a diplomatic path before the 12-day war.

Mohajerani noted that Iran will continue to pursue its positions openly and discreetly where necessary, but emphasized that the Islamic Republic has not sent any message to the other side.

At the same time, she said Iran is a nation that believes in dialogue, provided it is dignified, honorable, and free from imposed conditions.

According to the spokesperson, the other side cannot present a pre-written agreement and then call for talks, as this contradicts the very meaning of dialogue.

She stressed that negotiations will only take place when Iran’s position is respected and the dignity of the Iranian people is preserved.

Asked whether Iran would engage in direct talks if conditions were met, she said the form of dialogue is secondary to its substance.

She explained that the main problem is that the other side seeks to start discussions based on a predetermined text, which is incompatible with genuine negotiations.

She added that the only viable path to dialogue with Iran is through mutual respect and recognition of the dignity of the Iranian people.

Iranian spokesperson: US bombed negotiation table

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IFP Media Wire
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Iran US Flags

If Iran were not seeking dialogue, it would not have initiated the negotiation path before the 12-day war, Mohajerani stated in response to a question regarding negotiations with the US.

Saying Iran has not sent any message to the other party, she added the Iranian nation seeks dialogue and will cooperate on the condition that the dialogue is honorable and without dictation.

Iran will negotiate on an equal footing and under conditions that preserve the dignity of the Iranian people, she continued.

Earlier on December 2, 2025, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that if the American side shows its readiness for a fair and balanced agreement based on mutual interests, Iran will definitely consider the issue.

Araghchi reiterated that the door to negotiations and mediations is always open and this possibility exists at any time, provided that the rules are followed.

He said that the first principle of diplomacy and negotiation is that two parties come to the negotiating table with the real intention of a fair and equal exchange, adding that but if the goal of one of the parties is to impose its demands, such negotiations will not take place and will be fruitless.

He pointed out that the main cause of the problem in Iran-US relations, which is preventing the start of negotiations at the moment, is the US approach based on imposing its demands and excessive demands, saying that unfortunately, Iran has seen this behavior many times in its interactions with the US.

 

Iran says 1.6 million undocumented Afghans have returned home

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Afghan Refugee Iran

Nader Yarahmadi, head of Iran’s Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs, said that after the removals, approximately 4.5 million Afghan nationals remain in Iran. This figure includes a floating population of around 400,000 to 500,000 people who enter or leave the country irregularly.

He acknowledged that some Afghans who were deported have later re-entered Iran illegally.

According to Yarahmadi, irregular crossings, mainly through Iran’s eastern borders, rose after September, despite being relatively limited earlier in the year.

He said that while illegal migration cannot be fully eliminated, authorities are working to reduce it to a level that does not create security or social challenges.

He noted that between 2,500 and 3,000 undocumented Afghans are leaving Iran each day, describing this year’s returns as unprecedented. Yarahmadi emphasized that government services are prioritized for legally residing foreign nationals.

He also said Iran currently hosts about 60,000 foreign students, including nearly 20,000 Afghan nationals.

Iran Judiciary: Verdict on Israeli spy to be issued soon

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Iran Court

Asghar Jahangir said the defendant was a dual national who obtained Swedish citizenship in 2020 and had been residing in Sweden.

According to Jahangir, the suspect was recruited by the Israeli regime’s intelligence services in 2023 and, after undergoing training in six European countries, had most recently traveled to the occupied territories (Israel) two weeks before entering Iran.

He added that the suspect entered Iran one month before the outbreak of the recent 12-day war and was staying in a villa on the outskirts of Karaj, the capital of Alborz Province.

Jahangir said the suspect was carrying electronic espionage equipment, which was identified by judicial authorities, and was arrested during the 12-day war.

The judiciary spokesperson said the case demonstrates that Iran’s judicial system acts swiftly and decisively wherever reports of espionage are received.

Jahangir emphasized that pursuing espionage cases has been on the judiciary’s agenda since the very beginning of the 12-day war, and that prosecutors across the country have been instructed—under an order from the head of the judiciary—to handle such cases promptly.

Iran reports spread of Influenza A virus with fatal cases

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IFP Editorial Staff
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COVID in Iran

Minoo Mohraz, a professor of infectious and tropical diseases at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, said the virus currently spreading in Iran is a new Influenza A strain that first emerged in countries experiencing earlier winters, including Australia.

She noted that the virus appears to be more aggressive than previous influenza strains, with faster transmission and greater severity.

According to Mohraz, the outbreak has now spread extensively across Iran and is expected to continue expanding globally until a strain-specific vaccine becomes available next year.

While exact fatality figures have not yet been officially released, she confirmed that deaths linked to the virus have been reported from multiple regions.

Mohraz emphasized that preventing further spread requires measures similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic.

She said school closures are not a sustainable solution, but urged parents to keep symptomatic children at home and advised infected adults to avoid attending work.

She also stressed the importance of wearing masks, frequent handwashing, physical distancing, and proper cough etiquette.

Mohraz added that while a dedicated vaccine is not yet available, existing influenza vaccines may offer partial protection, and antiviral medications are currently accessible without shortages.

Ukraine ‘already lost territory’: US

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Russia Ukraine War

Last month, the Trump administration put forth a framework for a peace plan aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict. The proposals, which have since been revised multiple times, envisage Kiev renouncing its NATO aspirations, as well as its claims to Crimea and the Donbass regions of Lugansk and Donetsk, all of which joined Russia after referendums, among other points. In return, it would receive unspecified security guarantees.

Asked on Monday what “incentive” Ukraine has to give up territory, Trump suggested it may already be a settled issue.

“Well, they’ve already lost the territory, you know, to be honest. I mean, the territory is lost,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

“But in terms of security guarantee… We’re working on the security guarantees so the war doesn’t start up again.”

Trump said he recently held direct talks with Putin and believes Russia is serious about ending the conflict.

“At this moment, Russia wants to get it [ended]. And the problem is they’ll want to get it ended, and then all of a sudden they won’t. And Ukraine will want to get it ended, and all of a sudden they won’t. So we have to get them on the same page,” he added.

Following talks in Berlin on Monday between Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and a Ukrainian delegation, Trump said he had “a very good conversation” with European and NATO leaders, as well as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.

“We had very long and very good talks. I think things are going along pretty well,” Trump stated.

Zelensky, however, stated after the meeting that although some progress had been made, “the issue of concessions is definitely not relevant.” He recently floated the idea of a referendum on territorial concessions but insisted that Western security guarantees must be secured beforehand, along with the holding of a long-delayed presidential election.

Moscow has called it a ploy to prolong the conflict and regroup the Ukrainian military. Russia has consistently maintained that Crimea and Donbass, which voted to join the Russian Federation in 2022, are its sovereign territory, and Ukrainian troops will be pushed out of the region one way or the other.

 

Iran, Belarus sign cooperation agreements during Minsk talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The agreements included joint declarations on opposing unilateral coercive measures and on strengthening the role of international law in global affairs, as well as a foreign ministry cooperation program covering 2026–2030. Araghchi, who arrived in the Belarusian capital early Monday, also met President Alexander Lukashenko during the visit.

Speaking at a joint news conference, he described the talks as constructive and said relations between Iran and Belarus had remained friendly and mutually beneficial since Belarus gained independence.

The Iranian foreign minister said the two countries share similar positions on regional and international issues and cooperate closely in multilateral forums.

He thanked Belarus for condemning U.S. actions against Iran and for expressing solidarity with the Iranian people. Araghchi said recent reciprocal visits by senior officials had accelerated political and economic ties, citing meetings held over the past year.

He added that Tehran and Minsk intend to expand cooperation through regional groupings including the Eurasian Economic Union, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.

Both Iran and Belarus are subject to Western sanctions, and Araghchi said the two governments would continue coordinating efforts in international organizations to counter what they consider illegal and unjust measures.

Iran calls on IAEA to clarify inspection protocols for facilities damaged by military attacks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Mohammad Eslami

Speaking to IRNA on the sidelines of an event unveiling new achievements at Iran’s Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Eslami was responding to recent remarks by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi about resuming inspections in Iran.

He said inspections had already been carried out at facilities that were not attacked, but stressed that sites hit by US military strikes in June require a clear and specific protocol.

“The agency has neither issued a condemnation nor presented any inspection guidelines for such cases, yet it claims it wants to inspect,” Eslami said, adding that external pressure from Israel, European countries and the US would not affect Iran’s position.

Eslami noted that Iran’s nuclear facilities are fully registered with and monitored by the IAEA, arguing that the current situation could affect any country.

He said now is the time for the agency to explain its responsibilities and procedures, rather than raising new questions.

Separately, Eslami said Iran’s nuclear products, including radiopharmaceuticals and heavy water derivatives, are exported to dozens of countries and hold a competitive position in global markets.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s adviser reaffirms Iran’s firm support for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

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IFP Media Wire
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Ali Akbar Velayati

During a meeting in Tehran with Seyyed Abdullah Safi al-Din, Hezbollah’s representative in Iran, Velayati highlighted the movement’s strategic standing, saying Hezbollah, as one of the most important pillars of the Resistance Front, plays a fundamental role in confronting Zionism.

He added that the Islamic Republic of Iran, under the leadership and directives of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, will steadfastly continue its support for this valuable and self-sacrificing force on the front lines of resistance.

For his part, Safi al-Din presented an overview of the situation in Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the Axis of Resistance, stressing that Hezbollah today is stronger than ever and fully prepared to defend Lebanon’s territorial integrity and its people, and will by no means lay down its arms.

Referring to repeated violations of the ceasefire, he said the Zionist regime and its supporters should know that whenever Hezbollah decides, it will respond decisively.

The Hezbollah representative also expressed gratitude for the comprehensive support of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly that of the Suprene Leader of the Islamic Revolution, for Hezbollah.

 

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