Iran will not yield to Western pressure regarding its nuclear program, a senior Iranian nuclear official said, warning that such pressure could have adverse effects on cooperation.
Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization…
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Iran FM says certain things need to change to enable US talks
Tehran this month received a letter from US President Donald Trump giving Iran two months to decide whether it would enter new negotiations or face stricter sanctions under Trump’s renewed “maximum pressure” campaign, Reuters news agency…
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Despite denials, Khamenei drives Iran’s economy
In his Nowruz speech, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei denied involvement in economic decision-making, claiming it falls under the responsibility of the president. In reality, however, his influence over the economy is both profound and far-reaching.
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Hamas condemns ‘treacherous’ assassination of al-Bardawil
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, described him as a “beacon of political, media, and national work, and a symbol of honesty, steadfastness, and sacrifice” and said “he never failed to perform a duty, take a stand, or…
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Turkey court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial on corruption
A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges, AP reported.
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained…
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Lebanon at risk of new war PM
Nawaf Salam has warned of an escalation as Israel renews attacks on the country
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has warned that Israeli airstrikes could drag the country into a “new war,” following deadly attacks on towns in the…
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Tens Of Thousands Of Israelis Rally For Hostages, Against Dismissal Of Shin Bet Chief
Israeli media, including the Yedioth Ahronoth daily newspaper, Channel 12 and public broadcaster KAN, said protesters took to the streets to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to halt military operations in Gaza amid fears…
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Kenyan plane crashes in Somalia killing all onboard
Preliminary reports indicate that the cargo plane was returning from Dhobley town in the Lower Juba region after delivering supplies to the African Union forces when it crashed on Saturday, March 22 at around 5:43 pm local time.
The Somali Civil…
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Inside Tehran’s nightlife: a hidden world of dance, drinks and defiance
It starts with a text message on social media by an established cafe. A few million rials deposit, and a promise of a night unlike any other in Tehran.
In a city where theocratic authorities dictate dress codes and public behavior, a parallel…
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Iran backs national sovereignty, integration of DRC
TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) –The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over the escalation of conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), emphasizing Iran’s support for the country’s national sovereignty and territorial…
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