Why it matters:
The diplomatic flare-up highlights Tehran’s readiness to push back when political messages are attached to cultural platforms, such as the Cannes Film Festival.
The big picture:
The French foreign…
Category: 1. Iran
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Future of Iran-Africa Cooperation Is Promising
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As Iran seeks to diversify its international partnerships amid mounting Western pressure, deeper engagement with African nations is becoming a strategic priority. Araghchi’s remarks reinforce Tehran’s…
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PMOI Resistance Units in Zahedan: Resistance against oppression is a legitimate right
The Iranian city of Zahedan witnessed a notable escalation in the activities of PMOI Resistance Units, which directly target the ruling mullahs’ regime. These activities are embodied in large-scale campaigns of installing banners and writing…
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Iran steps up African outreach on Africa Day as new envoys begin postings
TEHRAN – Tehran has signaled a major shift in its Africa policy, moving beyond decades of symbolic ties toward concrete economic partnerships—a change underscored by recent high-profile diplomatic exchanges and the recent Africa Summit and Expo…
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Governor of Iranian central bank travels to Oman
Holding talks with other banking and economic officials of Oman with the development and promotion of monetary, financial, and banking interactions, as well as strengthening and increasing international cooperation and trade and commercial…
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Gaza doctor grieves her nine children killed in Israeli strike
A Palestinian pediatrician received the charred bodies of seven of her children while on duty after an Israeli strike hit her home in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Dr Alaa al-Najjar, a pediatric specialist at al-Tahrir hospital…
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Iran summons French envoy over FM’s reaction to Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned the French embassy’s chargé d’affaires to protest the remarks made by France’s foreign minister in reaction to Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s win at the Cannes Film Festival.
“In a symbolic…
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Iran summons French envoy over minister's 'insulting' Cannes comments
Iran on Sunday summoned the French charge d’affaires in Tehran after Frances foreign minister called filmmaker Jafar Panahis triumph at the 78th Cannes Film Festival a gesture of resistance against the Iranian regimes oppression”, state media…
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Senior Iranian Official Blames U.S. for Potential Failure of Nuclear Talks
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The statement underscores Iran’s growing frustration with ongoing nuclear negotiations and signals that Tehran is unwilling to make further concessions, particularly on uranium enrichment—a central issue…
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Iranian President to Visit Oman for Diplomatic Talks
Why it matters:
Iran and Oman share longstanding diplomatic relations, with Muscat often serving as a mediator in regional affairs. Pezeshkian’s visit underscores Tehran’s commitment to deepening its engagement with…
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