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Tehran faces worsening smog as officials issue new health warning

Tehran faces worsening smog as officials issue new health warning

Authorities in Tehran have issued an orange pollution alert, warning that stagnant air and rising emissions could push pollution levels into the “very unhealthy” range in the days ahead.

Journalists silenced over coverage of water crisis in western Iran, rights group says

Journalists silenced over coverage of water crisis in western Iran, rights group says

Authorities in the western Iranian city of Baneh have increased pressure on local journalists and social media administrators following days of severe water shortages, a Kurdish rights group reported.

Fuel price hike will drive up living costs, Iranian MP says

An Iranian lawmaker has warned that the government’s new three-tier gasoline pricing system will drive up the cost of goods and services nationwide, saying the move was made without coordination with parliament or the public.

EU lawmakers urge sanctions over Iran’s persecution of Baha’is

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday condemning the systematic persecution of Iran’s Baha’i community and urging EU governments to impose sanctions on officials involved in rights abuses.

US doubles down on preconditions for talks in response to Iran’s overture

US doubles down on preconditions for talks in response to Iran’s overture

The Trump administration has responded to a message from Iran’s president, conveyed through the Saudi crown prince, by saying its three conditions for any negotiations with Tehran remain unchanged, sources told Iran International.

US says Iran has consistently rejected negotiations

US says Iran has consistently rejected negotiations

Iran has repeatedly turned down talks with the Trump administration while Washington keeps the door open for serious dialogue, a State Department spokesperson told Iran International on Thursday.

Canada says mere IRGC conscription won’t render Iranians inadmissible

Canada says mere IRGC conscription won’t render Iranians inadmissible

Canada told Iran International on Thursday it does not automatically reject Iranian men’s permanent residency applications solely for compulsory IRGC service, after a conscript said he was ruled inadmissible for his involuntary service.

UAE emerges as hub for Iranian funding of Hezbollah - WSJ

UAE emerges as hub for Iranian funding of Hezbollah - WSJ

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a central conduit for Iranian funds reaching Hezbollah despite international sanctions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

Iran rebuilding nuclear program, former Mossad official says - HuffPost

Iran rebuilding nuclear program, former Mossad official says - HuffPost

Iran is steadily rebuilding its nuclear program and stalled talks with the United States have increased the likelihood of another direct confrontation with Israel, HuffPost Italy reported citing a former senior Mossad official.

 Iran says US preconditions render talks impossible for now

Iran says US preconditions render talks impossible for now

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Tehran remained open to resuming talks with Washington but US preconditions rendered negotiations impossible for now.

Iran's Khamenei denies seeking Saudi mediation with US

Iran's Khamenei denies seeking Saudi mediation with US

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday denied reports that Tehran had sought to enlist Riyadh as an intermediary in talks with Washington, saying outreach to President Donald Trump was beneath Iran's dignity.

Iran denounces Australia’s terror designation for Revolutionary Guards

Iran denounces Australia’s terror designation for Revolutionary Guards

Iran on Thursday condemned Australia's listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism, calling it a politically motivated and unjustified move.

Anti-drugs body sees Iran, Syria shifting illicit trade to Yemen - AFP

Anti-drugs body sees Iran, Syria shifting illicit trade to Yemen - AFP

Syrian and Iranian drug manufacturers have shifted their activities to Yemen after the overthrow of the Assad dynasty last year, according to a global anti-drug body and a Yemeni official cited by AFP on Thursday.

At Khamenei HQ in Iran, religious official taunts Trump with nigh death

At Khamenei HQ in Iran, religious official taunts Trump with nigh death

At an official ceremony in Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's compound on Thursday, a religious official chanted to congregants that US President Donald Trump's death was nigh and that Iran would vanquish Israel.

Local Iraqi officials blame gas field rocket strike on Iran-backed groups

Local Iraqi officials blame gas field rocket strike on Iran-backed groups

A rocket strike on Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field late on Wednesday forced its closure and caused widespread power outages across the Kurdistan region, in an attack local officials cited by Reuters blamed on Iran-backed militias.

Iran Guards commanders urge stronger Basij role after June war

Iran Guards commanders urge stronger Basij role after June war

Senior Guards commanders cast the Revolutionary Guard's paramilitary Basij force as central to Iran’s response in June’s 12-day war with Israel and pressed for an expanded role for the force at home and in any future confrontation.

Drones helped locate Iran missile launchers during June war, Israeli firm says

Drones helped locate Iran missile launchers during June war, Israeli firm says

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems said its Hermes 900 drones helped locate dozens of concealed Iranian ballistic missile launchers during the June war between Israel and Iran, The Jerusalem Post reported.

UN envoy says US must compensate Iran for 12-day war

UN envoy says US must compensate Iran for 12-day war

Iran’s UN ambassador demanded full compensation from Washington on Wednesday in a letter to the UN leadership, arguing the United States bears responsibility for damage Iran says resulted from joint US-Israeli strikes during June’s 12-day conflict.

Visiting bombed nuclear sites is dangerous, Iran FM says

Visiting bombed nuclear sites is dangerous, Iran FM says

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that approaching nuclear sites hit in recent strikes is unsafe and said inspections there can only resume under new security arrangements.

Lebanon rejects Iran’s interference over Hezbollah’s future

Lebanon rejects Iran’s interference over Hezbollah’s future

Lebanon’s political leaders reacted on Wednesday against Tehran’s perceived meddling in the country’s internal debates over Hezbollah’s disarmament, following comments from a top Iranian official.

Iran is ready to negotiate but US wants to dictate, foreign minister says

Iran is ready to negotiate but US wants to dictate, foreign minister says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday said no direct nuclear negotiations are taking place with the United States, but channels remain open if Washington decided to change stance.

Iran says Tehran sonic booms came from MiG-29 on routine mission

Iran says Tehran sonic booms came from MiG-29 on routine mission

Sonic booms heard over Tehran on Tuesday were from Iranian MiG-29 on a routine training flight, the Air Force said, denying any Israeli incursion into the country's air space.