Pars Today – Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna described the European Troika’s official move to activate the snapback mechanism for reinstating sanctions against Iran as a major…
Category: 1. Iran
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China Invests in Iran’s Bushehr Solar Power Plant
Why it matters:
This project marks a major leap for Iran’s renewable energy sector and a strong international investment and cooperation with China. The 200 MW solar plant not only boosts energy diversification and…
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Kurdish Artist Detained in Iran Faces Health Crisis Behind Bars
In a cramped detention center in western Iran, Sasan Chaman-Ara’s autoimmune condition has spiraled out of control.The 37-year-old Kurd …
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Iran’s Parliament Moves to Exit NPT in Response to European Snap-back
Why it matters:
The European Troika’s snap-back reflects the complete collapse of diplomatic efforts to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal known as JCPOA, with Iran now moving toward maximum nuclear independence while Europe and…
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Araghchi: Security Council should reject improper political manipulation / Iran remains open to diplomacy
Pars Today – Regarding the European Troika’s misinterpretation of the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism and issues related to UN Security Council Resolution 2231, Iran’s Foreign Minister called on all Security Council members to…
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Press briefing by UN Women on the new Afghanistan Gender Alert
Today, UN Women is releasing new data which shows that, despite this ban, the vast majority of Afghans – women and men alike – support girls’ education.
In a nationwide, door-to-door survey of more than 2,000 Afghans, more than 9 out of 10…
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British couple detained in Iran taken to court without notice, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested during a motorcycle world tour and later charged with espionage—allegations they deny. Their son, Joe Bennett, said the couple were assigned a “state-appointed lawyer they only just…
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Iran moves to curb media reports that could fuel panic over UN sanctions
Confidential order restricts tone and content
The directive, sent to newsroom chiefs and editors, outlines six points aimed at controlling how the issue is reported. It calls on newsrooms to avoid “emotional,” “crisis-oriented,” or…
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U.S. think tank warns: Activating the Snapback mechanism against Iran is a risky gamble
Pars Today – In an article titled “Europe’s Gamble on Activating the Snapback Mechanism Risks Destroying Diplomacy with Iran,” the American think tank Quincy wrote that if Europe chooses coercion over cooperation, the window of…
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Afghanistan faces severe health crisis, 22 million need aid: WHO
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan faces a severe health crisis as 22 million people need aid, funding gaps have shut clinics, and mass refugee returns threaten to overwhelm…
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