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Iran warns of strong reaction to European nuclear accusations
Iran's foreign minister has warned of a strong reaction to European accusations of nuclear non-compliance in a worsening situation between the sides.
The Bazarification of war
In the early hours of June 1, 2025, Ukrainian intelligence operatives executed what military historians may well regard as warfare's equivalent of Pearl Harbor.
TEHRAN BLOG: ‘Categorised with hopeless third-world countries,’ Iranians say after Trump ban
Iranians are furious they've been placed alongside "third-world" countries in the latest visa ban list by US President Donald Trump.
Iran achieves complete nuclear fuel cycle mastery, atomic chief claims
Iran has achieved complete mastery of the nuclear fuel cycle, the head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran announced on June 5.
Sixth round of Iran-US talks may be held this weekend following Khamenei and Khomeini comments
The sixth round of Iran-US talks could be held this weekend in Oman following comments by the Khamenei and Khomeini families.
CITIES IN PERIL: Droughts and heatwaves grip Tehran
The Iranian capital’s vulnerability to the changing climate presents a significant national challenge.
Iran's Supreme Leader rejects US nuclear proposal
Iranian top cleric Ayatollah has publically said Iran would not back down on nuclear enrichment in a direct message to the public on June 4.
Venezuela and Iran deepen trade ties to circumvent sanctions at Caracas forum
Venezuela and Iran moved to reinforce their bilateral cooperation during a business forum held in Caracas on June 2, with senior officials from both nations discussing new trade and technology initiatives.
Iranian FM in Beirut for talks on stability and reconstruction
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Beirut on June 3 to meet with the new government.
Iranian and Egyptian officials discuss nuclear programme amid IAEA concerns
Iranian diplomats held discussions with Egyptian officials in Cairo on June 2 about Iran's nuclear programme alongside the head of the UN nuclear watchdog.
White House orders pause on new Iran sanctions amid nuclear talks
The White House has reportedly instructed a halt to the imposition of new sanctions against Iran, a move interpreted as a significant shift in Washington's strategy amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
Iraq and Kuwait launch joint project to combat dust storms
Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture has announced a joint project with Kuwait aimed at reducing dust and sand storms that have increased in frequency and intensity over the past two years.
US-trained millennial economist nominated to lead Iran’s troubled economy
A millennial American university graduate and maths buff is likely to become Iran's next economy minister.
Iran will continue uranium enrichment "to spite enemies," says Tehran prayer leader
Tehran's interim Friday prayer leader has said Iran will continue uranium enrichment activities despite international pressure from Western countries.
Iran blocks Namava streaming service over new "controversial" series
Iran's judiciary blocked the Namava streaming platform and banned the series Souvashoun for operating without proper licences
COVID is back - a new "NB.1.8.1" strain is spreading across continents
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is back. Reports from health authorities around the world have detected a new highly contagious strain of the virus that has been spreading through Asia and has now reached Russia.
Iran and Oman sign eighteen cooperation deals during president’s visit to Muscat
Iran and Oman signed 18 cooperation documents, aiming to formalise and expand bilateral relations across a wide array of sectors
Pakistani PM begins Iran visit, focus on border security and regional peace
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Tehran on May 26, as part of a six-day regional tour that also includes Turkey, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan.
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Panama tightens ship registry rules to combat Russian sanctions-evading fleet
Panama has moved to impose stricter rules on ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers in response to growing international scrutiny over its role in facilitating sanctions evasion.
Iran launches AI bid to close massive tech gap with Middle East regional rivals
Iran will expand its knowledge-based economy development headquarters from eight to 10 units in 2025 with the addition of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity divisions, as it pushes to catch regional rivals.