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Grossi Says Talks With Iran and Other Parties on Nuclear Issue Continue
worldThe Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that discussions with Iran and other parties aimed at finding a solution to Iran’s nuclear issue are still ongoing.
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British Media Criticize U.S. Decision Over Taremi’s Possible World Cup Absence
sportA British newspaper has reported that a key striker of Iran’s national football team could miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to U.S. visa restrictions, while criticizing Washington’s approach to player entry permits.
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Iran Airs First Hebrew-Language Documentary
worldIran on Friday broadcast its first-ever Hebrew-language documentary, Missiles Over Bazan, presenting an in-depth analytical examination of what it describes as the covert confrontation between Iran and Israel in the energy sector.
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A New Chapter in Transit Cooperation Between Tehran and Astana Begins
PoliticsThe finalization of a strategic transport memorandum of understanding between Iran and Kazakhstan signals a shift toward a more operational and goal-oriented phase in logistical cooperation between the two countries—an agreement that could activate the eastern branch of the International North–South Transport Corridor and strengthen Iran’s role in East–West transit routes.
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Three Iranian Satellites Riding on Russia’s Soyuz
PoliticsIn the early days of winter, Iran is sending three Earth-observation satellites—Kosar, Zafar-2, and Paya—into orbit aboard a Russian Soyuz launcher from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. At first glance, it looks like a routine space achievement. But beneath the surface, the launch reveals a shift in Iran’s strategic approach to space policy.
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Iran Requests Schedule Change for Event Overlapping World Cup Match Against Egypt
sportIran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs announced that Tehran has formally asked FIFA to adjust the timing of a local event scheduled to take place simultaneously with the national team’s World Cup group-stage match against Egypt in 2026.
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Iran’s President: “As Long as Israel Is Exempt from International Oversight, Peace Is an Illusion”
PoliticsAt an international gathering titled “Peace and Trust” held on Friday in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that a just and lasting peace cannot be achieved so long as Israel continues to operate outside the framework of international oversight. He argued that the persistence of selective privileges within the global system undermines justice and erodes the foundations of stability.
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Putin and Pezeshkian to Meet in Turkmenistan
PoliticsIran’s ambassador to Moscow announced on Wednesday that the presidents of Iran and Russia will hold a meeting and talks in Turkmenistan.
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Iran: U.S. Seizure Near Venezuela Is ‘Piracy in the Caribbean’
worldIran’s Embassy in Caracas has strongly condemned the United States for seizing an oil tanker near the coast of Venezuela, calling the action “piracy in the Caribbean” and an unlawful, unjustifiable move.
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Pezeshkian Details Objectives of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Visits
PoliticsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening ties among Muslim countries in the region, calling for deeper, more constructive interactions and the exchange of experiences across all areas of cooperation.
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Iran’s Three-Tier Gasoline Plan: A Costly Reform in One of the World’s Cheapest Fuel Markets
PoliticsWhile the global average price of gasoline exceeds USD 1 per liter, Iranian drivers still pay less than 10 cents—a rare price gap that has made Iran one of the cheapest energy markets in the world. Yet this heavy subsidy has now become one of the government’s most pressing economic challenges, bringing the debate over price reforms and a three-tier pricing system back to the forefront.
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US Media Criticize Seattle Committee for Labeling Iran–Egypt Match as “Pride Game”
sportSeveral American outlets have criticized the Seattle Local Organizing Committee after it designated the Iran–Egypt World Cup match as a “Pride Game” in solidarity with the LGBTQ community.
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Seattle Backs Down from “Pride Match” Controversy Surrounding Iran–Egypt Game
sportFollowing a wave of official and media backlash over labeling the Iran–Egypt World Cup match as a “Pride Match,” the Seattle Local Organizing Committee has clarified that the initiative has no connection to the match itself or to the stadium where the game will be played.
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General Shakarchi: Copying Iranian Drones Is an Admission of Our Superiority
PoliticsIran’s senior armed forces spokesperson has said that the replication of the Shahed-136 drone by major military powers amounts to a practical admission of the Islamic Republic’s remarkable technological advancement, underscoring the growing global recognition of Iran’s unmanned aerial capabilities.
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Tel Aviv: Iran Controlled Cameras During Weizmann Strike, Israeli Cyber Chief Says
worldIn one of the most unusual security disclosures in Israel in recent months, the newly appointed head of the country’s National Cyber Directorate acknowledged that Iran penetrated Israel’s urban surveillance networks during the recent confrontation, and briefly took control of a street camera moments before a ballistic missile struck the Weizmann Institute.
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Araghchi: Enemies Must Realize That War Cannot Achieve Their Goals
PoliticsAt a ceremony in Baku marking the release of the Azerbaijani translation of his book The Power of Negotiation, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized that three decades of diplomatic experience have convinced him that national capabilities and internal strengths form the foundation of any successful negotiation.
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Iran and Egypt Protest “Pride Game” Label
sportIran and Egypt have formally objected to the U.S. decision to label their World Cup group-stage match in Seattle as a “Pride Game,” a move they describe as inappropriate and politically charged.
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Departure of 1.8 Million Afghans via the Dogharoun Border
worldLocal authorities in northeastern Iran report that approximately 1.8 million Afghan nationals have left the country through the Dogharoun border crossing in recent months — marking one of the largest population movements of foreign nationals in Iran in recent years. Officials say, however, that after a sharp temporary surge, the outflow has now stabilized and declined significantly.
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Predictions from Seven Global Media Outlets on Iran’s Chances at the World Cup
sportSeven major international media outlets have released their assessments of Iran’s prospects for advancing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Spain and Five Other Countries Considered for Iran’s Pre-World Cup Friendlies
sportAccording to the manager of Iran’s national team, six countries have expressed readiness to play friendly matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Kish Marathon: Running Along Iran’s Cultural Red Lines
sportLocal Iranian sources reported on Friday morning that the Kish Marathon had been held along the island’s coastal route—a race with several thousand participants intended to serve as a showcase for tourism and public recreation. Yet within hours, images circulating online of some female runners’ attire transformed the event from a sports competition into a cultural and political controversy, quickly drawing in the judiciary, the government, and members of parliament.
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Araghchi Meets with President Ilham Aliyev in Baku
PoliticsIran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev this morning in Baku.
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Araghchi: We Are Not Yet Convinced That the United States Is Ready for Serious Negotiations
PoliticsIran’s Foreign Minister has said that Tehran remains unconvinced that Washington is prepared to engage in genuine, serious negotiations.
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Second Charter Flight Carrying Iranian Nationals Departs the United States for Tehran
PoliticsInformed officials have announced that a charter aircraft carrying around 50 Iranian nationals departed Arizona under an agreement reached between the Trump administration and Iran two months ago.
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IRGC Spokesperson: We Struck the Mossad Center, Killing 36 Operatives; Haifa Refinery Hit Twice and Taken Offline
PoliticsThe spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that when Israel targeted a fuel storage center in Tehran, Iran responded within five hours by striking the Haifa refinery in two separate waves—an operation that, by Israel’s own admission, constituted a “missile masterpiece” that disabled the facility. He added that when Israel targeted an Iranian intelligence site, Iran struck a Mossad center, resulting in 36 Israeli casualties.
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Qatar Warns: Any Action Against Iran Would Affect the Entire Region
worldQatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani criticized the absence of political solutions in the Iranian nuclear file, warning that any action taken against Tehran would have far-reaching consequences for all countries in the Middle East. He stressed that reviving negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program is an urgent necessity, as diplomatic efforts to manage the issue are currently “missing.”
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IRGC Commander Reveals New Details of Iran’s Missile Strike on U.S. Base
PoliticsIran’s top military commander has offered a new account of the missile strikes on the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base during the recent 12-day conflict, shedding fresh light on the military confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
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Mohammad Masjed-Jamei: Beijing Quietly and Cautiously Considers Iran’s Strategic Value in Its Calculations
China’s Iranian Policy / Iran Provides Beijing with Strategic Breathing Space / Weakening Iran Would Harm China
PoliticsRelations between Iran and China cannot be reduced merely to economic exchanges or day-to-day political interactions; rather, they must be understood through a broader, more historical lens.