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IAEA chief says inspectors will visit Iran enrichment sites under US-Iran MoU

IAEA chief says inspectors will visit Iran enrichment sites under US-Iran MoU

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday that IAEA inspectors would visit Iranian enrichment sites under a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.

Qatar says US-Iran hotline essential to reopen Hormuz - FT

Qatar says US-Iran hotline essential to reopen Hormuz - FT

Qatar’s prime minister said a hotline between the US and Iran was essential to stop rogue actors from disrupting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Don’t feed us, free us: Iranians hit back at Vance over 'hunger' remarks

After Donald Trump said Iran has “a hunger problem” and JD Vance said unfrozen Iranian assets could help “feed the Iranian people,” Iranians pushed back, saying the country’s real crisis is repression, corruption and the fight for freedom, not hunger.

Banking disruption hits services at eight Iranian banks

At least eight Iranian banks suffered widespread service disruptions on Tuesday, leaving customers unable to access many electronic and card-based services days after a separate outage affected four major banks.

Israel smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink systems into Iran, former PM says

Israel smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink systems into Iran, former PM says

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Tuesday that Israel had smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink internet receivers into Iran to help anti-government protesters, but said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government did not complete the effort.

Tehran bread prices jump up to 100% in latest increase

Tehran bread prices jump up to 100% in latest increase

Bread prices across Tehran province have risen by as much as 100%, pushing the cost of one of the most important staple foods sharply higher and raising fresh concerns over government plans to overhaul the country's subsidy system.

Rising gym fees push fitness beyond reach for many Iranians

Rising gym fees push fitness beyond reach for many Iranians

Soaring gym fees and shrinking household budgets are forcing many Iranians to abandon sports and fitness activities, turning what was once a routine part of daily life into an unaffordable luxury, according to messages sent to Iran International.

Iran says no plan for UN nuclear inspections at bombed sites

Iran says no plan for UN nuclear inspections at bombed sites

Iran said on Tuesday it had no plan for UN nuclear inspectors to visit sites damaged in US and Israeli strikes, rejecting Vice President JD Vance’s statement that discussions on their return could begin as soon as Monday.

Iran hardliners seek to stir unrest in parliament after US MoU, activist says

Iran hardliners seek to stir unrest in parliament after US MoU, activist says

A conservative Iranian activist accused hardline lawmakers of pushing to reopen parliament to inflame tensions and use its platform for factional purposes following the MOU between Tehran and Washington.

Ships face conflicting Iran, US instructions in Strait of Hormuz - FT

Ships face conflicting Iran, US instructions in Strait of Hormuz - FT

Shipowners are facing confusion over the safest route out of the Persian Gulf as Iran, the United States and western insurers issue conflicting guidance on travel through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Cyber campaign posing as Iran International staff continues

Cyber campaign posing as Iran International staff continues

A cyber campaign using fake accounts impersonating Iran International journalists and staff continues to target media figures and analysts, according to the broadcaster, which warned earlier this month that the operation was aimed at stealing information and compromising devices.

Caspian seals face extinction threat as deaths continue

Caspian seals face extinction threat as deaths continue

The repeated deaths of Caspian seals along the shores of the Caspian Sea have become a persistent environmental concern, with experts still unable to identify a definitive cause despite years of investigations, according to a report by Iran's Shargh newspaper.

Iran crude prices slashed as more shipments leave Hormuz – Bloomberg

Iran crude prices slashed as more shipments leave Hormuz – Bloomberg

Sellers of Iranian crude to China have cut prices after Iran began shipping millions of barrels out of Hormuz following an interim peace deal with the United States, Bloomberg reported on Monday.

Israel reveals Iranian-designed Hezbollah ‘terror tunnel’ with large drone cache

Israel reveals Iranian-designed Hezbollah ‘terror tunnel’ with large drone cache

The Israeli army revealed on Friday that it had discovered an Iranian-financed and -designed Hezbollah tunnel in the heart of Majdal Zoun in south Lebanon that can be used to launch drones into Israel.

Iran’s legal drug market is being hollowed out as shortages feed illicit channels

Iran’s legal drug market is being hollowed out as shortages feed illicit channels

Iran’s official medicine market is being hollowed out as policy instability, currency disruptions and shortages push more patients toward illegal sellers, counterfeit drugs and informal supply networks, industry figures and officials have warned.

Iran's forces beat Baluch women protesting over mines and local resources

Iran's forces beat Baluch women protesting over mines and local resources

Baluch women were beaten during protests over local mining projects in southeastern Iran, renewing attention on the Islamic Republic’s treatment of one of the country’s poorest and most heavily policed minorities.

Text of US-Iran memorandum released

Text of US-Iran memorandum released

A senior US official on Wednesday read out a 14-point memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran that outlines a high-level understanding to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.

Toronto shooting probe uncovers trail leading to Tehran

Toronto shooting probe uncovers trail leading to Tehran

A Toronto police operation targeting suspects linked to the March attack on the US Consulate has uncovered what investigators believe is a far-reaching network connecting a series of shootings across the Greater Toronto Area to actors operating beyond Canada's borders.

Atlas of Iran missile cities: The hidden network behind Tehran’s missile power

Atlas of Iran missile cities: The hidden network behind Tehran’s missile power

Across mountains, deserts and valleys, the Islamic Republic built a hidden missile network meant to project power from Israel to the Persian Gulf. Iran International maps the bases, tunnels, shafts and missile lineage behind Tehran’s arsenal, and how two wars exposed its limits.

Can Iranians cheer Team Melli without cheering the state?

Can Iranians cheer Team Melli without cheering the state?

Iran’s World Cup match with New Zealand was not just a football game but a rare glimpse into the trauma and deep divisions many Iranians carry at home and abroad.

G7 welcomes US-Iran deal, backs Hezbollah disarmament

G7 welcomes US-Iran deal, backs Hezbollah disarmament

G7 leaders welcomed on Wednesday the announcement of a deal between the United States and Iran, saying it offered a major opening to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and address regional and missile-related threats.

Iran hardliners rage over US deal, but experts say regime is closing ranks

Iran hardliners rage over US deal, but experts say regime is closing ranks

Iran's hardliners have erupted against the US-Iran MoU with death chants against chief negotiators Abbas Araghchi and M. Bagher Ghalibaf, but experts say the backlash is unlikely to derail a deal the ruling elite sees as essential to the regime's survival.