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Western charity scrutiny tests line between faith, foreign influence

Western charity scrutiny tests line between faith, foreign influence

A British inquiry into a pro-Iran charity reflects a mounting Western struggle to balance freedom of religion with efforts to confront Iranian political influence as Tehran's ties with Western Europe and North America plumb new lows.

Iranian-American poet’s son arrested over Detroit terror plot

Iranian-American poet’s son arrested over Detroit terror plot

US authorities have arrested the 19-year-old son of Iranian-American poet Roger Sedarat over an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot to bomb gay bars in Detroit, the New York Post reported citing police sources.

Iran asks Saudi Arabia to raise its Hajj pilgrim quota

Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has urged Saudi Arabia to increase the number of Iranians permitted to perform the Hajj pilgrimage next year, saying its current quota does not reflect the country’s population size.

German visa delays leave Iranians stranded, separated from families

Iranians affected by Germany’s visa delays, including students and families seeking reunification, remain stuck in limbo months after the 12-day war with Israel ended in June according to accounts gathered by Iran International.

Denmark arrests Afghan man linked to Iran spying plot in Germany

Denmark arrests Afghan man linked to Iran spying plot in Germany

Danish police have arrested a 42-year-old Afghan man in Aarhus who is wanted in Germany over suspected Iranian espionage and an alleged plan to attack Jewish targets, Danish media reported.

Washington rebukes Iran on anniversary of 1979 embassy takeover

Washington rebukes Iran on anniversary of 1979 embassy takeover

The United States on Tuesday condemned Iran’s record on international law and human rights on the 46th anniversary of the 1979 takeover of its embassy in Tehran.

French think tank says Iran purveying influence via Paris embassy

French think tank says Iran purveying influence via Paris embassy

Iran’s embassy in Paris coordinated a decades-long campaign to influence French political, academic and media spheres, according to a new report by French think tank France2050.

Revolutionary Guards say Iran's enemies lack strength to start new war

Revolutionary Guards say Iran's enemies lack strength to start new war

The spokesman for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the country’s adversaries are not in a position to launch another war, arguing that their initial objectives of regime change and territorial disintegration have already failed.

Iran says Tehran-Washington message exchanges continue, not talks

Iran says Tehran-Washington message exchanges continue, not talks

Iran is exchanging messages with the United States but has not begun negotiations, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday during his weekly briefing.

60% uranium lies under rubble, no plan to retrieve it, Iran's FM says

60% uranium lies under rubble, no plan to retrieve it, Iran's FM says

Iran’s 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% remain buried beneath debris from the recent US strike on nuclear facilities, and Iran has no plan to recover them until conditions permit, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Al Jazeera published on Sunday.

Iranian parliament targets Rouhani and Zarif amid row over Russia stance

Iranian parliament targets Rouhani and Zarif amid row over Russia stance

Iran’s political establishment has intensified its backlash against former president Hassan Rouhani and former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif over their recent remarks on Russia, with parliament members and former officials accusing them of undermining national unity.

Iran seeks peace but will fight well if war is imposed, says deputy FM

Iran seeks peace but will fight well if war is imposed, says deputy FM

Tehran seeks peace but will deliver a decisive response if attacked, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said in an interview with CTV Belarus on the sidelines of the Eurasian Security Conference in Minsk, according to Iranian media.

Iraq defends telecom deal with company tied to militias aligned with Iran

Iraq defends telecom deal with company tied to militias aligned with Iran

Iraq’s communications ministry said on Friday that its contract with a company tied to Iran-backed militias was legal and unrelated to the management of the country’s data network, after a recent US report raised security concerns.

Former TV chief warns Islamic Republic faces collapse without reform

Former TV chief warns Islamic Republic faces collapse without reform

A senior Iranian official has called for sweeping changes in the country’s system of governance, warning that without reform the Islamic Republic risks “war, collapse, or chaos,” according to remarks published on Thursday.

US ended policy of regime change under Trump, intelligence chief says

US ended policy of regime change under Trump, intelligence chief says

The United States has ended its long-running policy of “regime change or nation building,” the national intelligence director said on Friday at a security summit in Bahrain, describing a shift toward stability and economic goals that also affects US policy toward Iran.

Iran’s move to rebuild missile program raises concern in Washington - Jewish Insider

Iran’s move to rebuild missile program raises concern in Washington - Jewish Insider

Iran’s efforts to rebuild its ballistic missile program using materials imported from China have drawn concern from US lawmakers, who urged stronger action to stop Tehran from restoring its military capacity, Jewish Insider said on Friday.

UK sanctions Iranian banker accused of aiding Revolutionary Guards

UK sanctions Iranian banker accused of aiding Revolutionary Guards

The United Kingdom on Thursday imposed sanctions on an Iranian businessman accused of providing financial and material support to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the country's formidable transnational military organization.

Iran says diplomacy, not submission, guides Tehran’s foreign policy

Iran says diplomacy, not submission, guides Tehran’s foreign policy

Diplomacy remains central to Tehran’s foreign policy, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, adding that the Islamic Republic continues to pursue negotiations grounded in “fairness and national dignity.”

Iran says Grossi’s remarks paved way for US-Israeli attack

Iran says Grossi’s remarks paved way for US-Israeli attack

The fallout from International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi’s statements paved the way for an American-Israeli attack on the country, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Jewish think tank disputes war report citation by Iran security boss

Jewish think tank disputes war report citation by Iran security boss

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary was challenged over his interpretation of a study by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America on the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict, after he cited the report in remarks posted on X last week.

India arrests man accused of spying, links to Iran-based nuclear scientists

India arrests man accused of spying, links to Iran-based nuclear scientists

Indian police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of running an espionage and fake passport racket and maintaining contact with nuclear scientists overseas, including in Iran and Russia, Indian media reported on Wednesday.

Iran’s ‘shadow oil fleet’ traced to New Zealand insurer – Reuters

Iran’s ‘shadow oil fleet’ traced to New Zealand insurer – Reuters

A New Zealand insurer is under investigation for allegedly helping vessels transport sanctioned Iranian and Russian oil, a Reuters special report said on Tuesday, as Tehran’s crude exports continue to flow mainly to China despite US sanctions.