The Russian military has modified its missiles to better evade Ukrainian air defenses, including US-made Patriot systems – often seen as a key linchpin of Kiev’s shield – the Financial Times has reported, citing officials in Kiev and the…
Category: 1. Iran
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Iran may release hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees into Iraq and Turkey | Iran
Iran is considering releasing hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees across its western borders with Iraq and Turkey. It would be part of what officials describe as a necessarily more offensive and unpredictable strategy in the wake of the…
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Iran slams G7 statement on reinstating snapback sanctions a ‘distortion of reality’
Iran has condemned the G7’s endorsement of a move to reimpose terminated UN sanctions against Tehran, labeling it as “deceitful” and a “distortion of reality.”
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated…
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Iran condemns G7's support for reinstating UN sanctions on Tehran
TEHRAN, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Thursday condemned the Group of Seven (G7) for backing the reinstatement of UN sanctions on Tehran.
On Wednesday, a communique issued by the G7 foreign ministers…
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Iran must move its capital from Tehran, says president as water crisis worsens | Iran
Iran’s president has claimed Iran has no choice but to move its capital from Tehran to the south of the country due to the city’s over-expansion, the lack of adequate water supplies and the growing threat of subsidence.
Masoud Pezeshkian said…
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Iran: Israeli Attack Against Gaza Flotilla ‘terrorism, Violation Of Intl. Law’
The Global Sumud is an international fleet seeking to break Tel Aviv’s near-total siege of the Gaza Strip.
In a statement on Thursday, spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the atrocity represented “a blatant violation of international law and an…
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Iran won’t risk Russia, China’s ire by quitting nuclear treaty, expert says
“The Chinese absolutely do not want to see Iran acquire nuclear weapons. That would be very problematic for them. For the same reason, the Chinese do not want to see Iran violate the NPT,” added Pollack, Vice President for Policy at the…
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Iran talks down war fears but US deployments stir anxiety
Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah, the President’s executive deputy, told reporters after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday that Iran is “fully prepared” for any new war, though he judged it unlikely Iran’s foes would “repeat the mistake”.
Ali…
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Verdict nears for British couple detained in Iran as diplomacy sours
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested during a motorcycle world tour in January and accused of spying – allegations they deny.
Lindsay’s son Joe Bennett said the pair made a court appearance on Friday and that a verdict was…
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Boosting defense ties with neighbors a priority, Irans minister says in Ankara
Iran’s defense minister says the Islamic Republic and Turkey can be a model of unity and cooperation for regional countries, warning that enemies seek to magnify the insignificant differences between the two…
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