TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Iran strongly condemned on Thursday the European Union (EU)’s “hostile and provocative” decision to designate the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organization.”
The EU foreign ministers agreed…
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US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade
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The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran.
On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharply intensified his threats to the Islamic Republic, suggesting
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Iran's Internet Blackout Is Already Showing Cracks
Iran’s Internet blackout, leveled at the height of mass protests against the regime, is still largely holding — but the state is allowing some users, such as banks and other institutions, to reconnect.
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Iran summons German ambassador over Merz’s ‘low-minded’ remarks
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann in response to “interventionist and low-minded remarks” by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding Iran and its armed forces.
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Creative Energy Diplomacy Might Avert Another American Attack On Iran
Redirecting Iran’s oil exports from China to India in exchange for partial US sanctions relief could avert another American attack by satisfying its goal of depriving China of some of the resources that it requires for maintaining its rapid…
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Iran's president discusses U.S. "escalatory" actions with Qatari emir, Pakistani PM
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday exchanged views with Qatar’s emir and Pakistani prime minister on the latest regional developments in the wake of U.S. “escalatory and destabilizing” actions.
In two…
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EU’s Illegal Move Exposes Fear Of Iran’s IRGC
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The decision directly challenges international law, violates the EU’s own legal procedures, and escalates confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.The big picture:
The move fits within a broader…Continue Reading
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Hezbollah Warns U.S. Against Military Action on Iran
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Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran risk escalating beyond bilateral conflict, potentially drawing in regional actors and destabilizing the West Asia.
The big picture:
U.S. President Donald…
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Iranian Doctor Says Medical Staff Arrested For Treating Wounded Protesters
After a wave of state violence against antigovernment protesters left thousands dead and wounded, reports have emerged of authorities raiding hospitals to arrest victims seeking treatment. In an interview with RFE/RL’s Radio Farda, one doctor…
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1st LD Writethru: Iran's IRGC to hold "live-fire" drills in Strait of Hormuz: media
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is scheduled to hold “live-fire” exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and Monday as tensions remain extremely high between Tehran and Washington, Iran’s Press TV…
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