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Iran says moment for effective nuclear talks with US not yet reached
Iran‘s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed skepticism about resuming talks with the US, stating that the moment for “effective” nuclear talks between the two countries has not yet arrived. In an interview with state media, Araghchi emphasized that Tehran would not completely cut off cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic […]
Iran’s Diplomatic Efforts Amid Calls to Disarm Hezbollah
Iran has dispatched one of its most senior politicians, Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, to Beirut in a bid to soothe tensions surrounding Hezbollah’s disarmament. The visit comes after the Lebanese government, under pressure from the United States, announced it would seek to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year. […]
France, Germany, UK Ready To Impose Sanctions on Iran
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint letter to the United Nations, warning Iran that they are prepared to reinstate sanctions if Tehran fails to meet its nuclear commitments. The letter, sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, emphasizes the three European powers’ commitment to ensuring Iran does […]
Iran Arrests Thousands Amid Conflict with Israel and US
Iranian authorities have arrested approximately 21,000 “suspects” during the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States in June. According to state media, police spokesperson Saeid Montazerolmahdi attributed the arrests to a surge in public reports, stating, “There was a 41 percent increase in calls by the public, which led to the arrest of […]
Iran’s Talks with IAEA to be ‘Complicated’ Ahead of Agency’s Visit
Iran‘s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be “technical” and “complicated” ahead of the agency’s planned visit. The visit marks the first to Iran since Tehran cut ties with the IAEA last month following a conflict with Israel. Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, told […]
Iran Rejects Planned Transit Corridor in Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal
Iran has expressed strong opposition to a planned transit corridor outlined in a United States-brokered peace accord between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The corridor, named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), would link Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan, an Azerbaijani enclave bordering Turkey, and operate under Armenian law. Ali Akbar Velayati, a top adviser to […]
Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel
Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel, state media reported. Rouzbeh Vadi allegedly passed on information about a nuclear scientist killed in Israel’s June attacks on the Islamic Republic, the Iranian judiciary’s news outlet Mizan reported. Vadi was executed on Wednesday and had worked in one of Iran’s “important and sensitive organisations,” […]
US Secretary of State Discusses Gaza With Counterparts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged in diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, discussing the humanitarian situation and ceasefire efforts with his UK and French counterparts. According to a readout from State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot […]
Pakistan and Iran Strengthen Ties with $10 Billion Trade Deal
Pakistan and Iran have signed agreements to boost their bilateral trade to $10 billion, aiming to eliminate “terrorism” and promote peace and prosperity in the region. This development comes as both nations navigate complex relationships with regional and global powers. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s two-day visit to Pakistan resulted in the signing of agreements across […]
5 Dead, 13 Injured in Iran’s Courthouse Attack
A devastating attack on a courthouse in southeastern Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province has resulted in the deaths of at least five civilians, including a mother and child, with 13 others injured. The attack occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, when gunmen threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchestan. According to […]