Category: 1. Iran
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Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but may need to call Trump
President Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready for a ceasefire, but suggested that Ukraine would need to accept further conditions before an agreement could be reached. “We agree with the proposals to stop the hostilities,” the Russian leader… Continue Reading
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Islamic Jihad Denies Israeli Claims on Damascus Strike
Why it matters: Israel’s continued airstrikes in Syria raise tensions in the region, while Islamic Jihad maintains its presence despite Israeli attempts to weaken it. What he’s saying: Mohammad al-Haj Musa, the… Continue Reading
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Iran summons British, French and German envoys over closed-door UN Security Council session
TEHRAN –The envoys of Britain, France and Germany to Tehran were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday to strongly protest the three European countries for colluding with the United States in abusing the UN Security Council… Continue Reading
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US sanctions Iran’s oil minister, upping ante in standoff
The US Treasury slapped sanctions on Iran’s oil minister Mohsen Paknejad on Thursday, putting to one side its usual practice of sparing senior political figures and escalating Washington’s standoff with Tehran over its disputed nuclear program.
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Iran Takes Further Step in Biological Sample Storage, Preservation
Why it matters: The system enhances the long-term viability of biological materials. Such a technology is beneficial for genetic researchers, breeders, and livestock owners, through keeping the samples intact for future… Continue Reading
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Vienna lawyer aided Iran officials’ visas, sanctions evasion – Der Standard
A prominent Iranian-Austrian lawyer aided a Vienna-based firm in securing special visas for senior Iranian officials and attempting to bypass sanctions on Tehran, an Austrian daily reported on Thursday. According to Der Standard’s report citing… Continue Reading
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Parviz, One Of World’s Oldest Chimpanzees, Dies At Over 70
Parviz, Iran’s oldest chimpanzee and one of the world’s longest-living members of the species, has died at over 70 years old due to natural causes and age-related complications. According to the public relations office of Eram Zoo, where… Continue Reading
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Oil Tanker Fire Contained At Bandar Imam Khomeini Port
A fire broke out on an empty oil tanker anchored at Bandar Imam Khomeini’s inner anchorage at 8:30 a.m. today. Captain Sajad Sabzivand, providing details of the incident, stated that the vessel’s commander reported visible smoke and flames on… Continue Reading
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Italy tests Starlink in Iran embassy in bid to override internet restrictions
Italy has installed Starlink antennas in four high-risk embassies, including one in Iran, as part of a test phase amid Tehran’s internet restrictions, a government minister confirmed on Thursday. Officials insist no national security contract has… Continue Reading
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Israeli Army Committed Genocidal Acts Against Palestinians
Why it matters: The UN report sheds light on Israel’s ongoing war crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories, highlighting deliberate attacks on healthcare facilities, the mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners, and the… Continue Reading