Analyst Maria Snegovaya says a ceasefire in Ukraine won't happen soon unless Russia faces tougher pressure from the West
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For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sanctions
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Rear Admiral Sayyari: No threat capable of undermining our security
Pars Today – The Chief of Staff and Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army says no threat has the capability to undermine the security and independence of the nation.
According to Pars Today, Rear Admiral…
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It’s been a bad year for Iran — Trump should keep pressing to make it worse
In December 2004, Jordan’s King Abdullah first warned the world of the emergence of a Sh’ia crescent that could destabilize the region’s Sunni states. Initially discounted by numerous analysts, his observation…
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Russia urges UNSC to end all nuclear-related restrictions on Iran on Sat. under Res. 2231
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says that all remaining United Nations restrictions on Iran will formally expire on October 18, marking the end of the ten-year period established under UN Security Council Resolution 2231…
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How would US Tomahawk missiles change the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington as the US considers whether to arm Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles capable of striking deep into Russia.
But how do these weapons differ from the missiles currently being supplied to Ukraine…
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Varkaneh: a Renaissance village in heart of Alvand
TEHRAN– In the lap of the beautiful Alvand Mountain and 20 kilometers from Hamedan, there is a village that its architecture reflects a picture of Europe during the Renaissance. This village is one of the most unique villages in Iran, with its…
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Establishment of fishing piers will boost Abadan’s tourism, lawmaker says
TEHRAN—Seyyed Mohammad Molavi, an MP representing Abadan in the Iranian parliament, said that fishing piers, jet skis, jet boats, and other water sports should be activated in the Bahmanshir and Arvandrud rivers to develop tourism in the…
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‘Book on Travel’ plan to be implemented in Khorasan Razavi eco-lodges
TEHRAN–The ‘Book on Travel’ initiative is being implemented in traditional accommodations and eco-tourism sites of Khorasan Razavi province so that book as a kind friend can become a traveling companion for tourists, the deputy head of…
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Polish court will not extradite Ukrainian to Germany over Nord Stream blasts | Russia-Ukraine war News
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said handing over the Ukrainian diver is not in the country’s best interests.
Published On 17 Oct 2025
A Polish court has blocked the extradition of a…
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Iran Urges WHO to Release Blocked Health Funds for Urgent Public Use
Why it matters:
The funds in question were originally allocated for vaccine purchases through the COVAX initiative but remain inaccessible due to banking restrictions and sanctions.
The big picture:
Iran’s COVAX…
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