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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu agreed during White House talks that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, marking a “major moment of coordination” between the two leaders, an informed Israeli source told Iran International.
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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu agreed during White House talks that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, marking a “major moment of coordination” between the two leaders, an informed Israeli source told Iran International.
Iran rejects Oman’s 50-50 Hormuz shipping plan, proposes new route
Iran says it is negotiating with Oman over an interim shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz but insists it must exercise effective oversight over key parts of both shipping lanes, even if lasting peace is restored.
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Ukraine strike on Iranian ship divides Tehran over risks of retaliation
Ukraine's attack on an Iranian merchant ship has sparked a debate in Tehran over whether retaliation would restore deterrence or draw Iran into a broader confrontation involving Europe and NATO.
Iran Protests
Iranian protesters’ executions stir grief and harden resolve across Iran
The execution of two more protesters early Tuesday triggered widespread grief, anger and defiance across Iran, with many saying the hangings had strengthened, rather than broken, their resolve to oppose the Islamic Republic.
I stayed awake for them
I wrote what follows just after midnight, unable to sleep at the thought of more executions at dawn. It is now early morning. The news has hit hard. I can't rewrite these words now. They belong to the hours before that hope disappeared. I leave them as they are.
Economy
US war knocked out 230 mln cubic meters of gas capacity, Iran government says
Iran lost 230 million cubic metres of natural gas production capacity in strikes during its war with the United States, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday.
Iranian woman archaeologist hailed as a hero after Alamut’s UNESCO listing
Iranian social media users and news outlets have praised archaeologist Hamideh Choubak after Alamut Castle was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, highlighting her 25 years of work excavating and protecting the historic site.
Scandal rocks Iran's secret oil money network as billions go 'missing'
A widening scandal over the secret network used to move Iran's oil revenues around international sanctions has triggered growing criticism after senior officials acknowledged that intermediaries misappropriated at least $1.6 billion, with some fleeing the country.
Thousands pack Tehran mall as Gen Z rallies around a YouTube star
Thousands of mostly young Iranians packed a Tehran shopping mall on Friday to meet an online celebrity, offering a striking glimpse into a Gen Z culture whose stars, communities and reference points remain unfamiliar to many outside it.
Iran uses migrant smuggling routes to place operatives in Britain - Telegraph
Iran is using migrant smuggling routes into Britain to move covert operatives into the country, the Telegraph reported on Saturday, citing unnamed Iranian officials, people smugglers and analysts.
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