IRAN – In an aim to restart the stalled US-Iran nuclear negotiations, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi might meet the US envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff in Istanbul on Friday Feb. 6. The Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he had instructed Araghchi to pursue “fair and equitable negotiations” grounded […]
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian Orders Resumption of Iran-US Nuclear Talks
IRAN – The Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order to resume the Iran-US nuclear talks, according to local reports on Monday. Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed source, said that the talks are likely to restart soon, involving senior officials from both countries. However, the exact time and location of the meeting have yet […]
European Armies Designated as Terrorist Groups in Iran
IRAN – In a reciprocal measure after designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, Iranian parliament on Sunday designated European armies as terrorist groups. In remarks during a parliament session, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that “under Article 7 of the Law on Countering the Designation of the Islamic […]
Saudi Arabia Wants US to Conduct Strikes on Iran
USA – Saudi Arabia have shifted its stance on restraint, and now wants the US to conduct strikes on Iran. The Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman warned in private briefings in Washington that if US President Donald Trump does not follow through on his threats against Iran, Tehran’s leadership would emerge stronger, Axios […]
Donald Trump Planning Talks with Iran
USA – Donald Trump said on Thursday that he’s planning to hold talks with Iran. “I have had (conversations with Iran in the last few days), and I am planning on it,” he told reporters at the Kennedy Center. Trump reiterated that “a lot of very big, very powerful” ships are sailing to Iran right […]
EU Designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a Terrorist Group
BELGIUM – The European Union on Thursday designated the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, according the EU’s foreign policy chief. “Repression cannot go unanswered. EU Foreign Ministers just took the decisive step of designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization,” Kaja Kallas wrote on the US social media company […]
Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Delivers Potential Strike Targets Within Iran to US While Saudi Arabia Seek Diplomacy
USA – The Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder conducted a series of high-level consultations on Tuesday and Wednesday with the top leadership at the Pentagon, the CIA and the White House, according to two American officials. The visit was said to be centered on delivering specific intelligence requested by the Trump administration, […]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Says Won’t Allow Territory or Airspace use for Military Action Against Iran
SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that Saudi Arabia won’t allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against Iran. The remarks came during a phone call between the crown prince, who also serves as prime minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Saudi Press Agency […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll Hits 6,126
IRAN – According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday, the Iranian protests death toll have risen to 6,126. A total of 41,880 people have been arrested as of the 30th day of nationwide protests in the country, according to data compiled by HRANA. At least 11,009 people have sustained severe […]
Iran Asserts Readiness for War Amid Possibility of US Attack
IRAN – Iran on Monday said that it’s more prepared than ever to respond to any attack, as US military build-up in Middle East following recent protests in Iran display an escalating precedent to a possible military confrontation. In his weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described the situation as […]
Key Points in US 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS)
USA – The Pentagon released the US 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) on Friday Jan. 23, focusing mainly on homeland security, with military deterrence set on a burden-sharing with allies. The memorandum signed by defense chief Pete Hegseth argues that past US governments weakened the military by engaging in prolonged nation-building and overseas interventions that […]
Iran to be Blown Up if Anything Ever Happens to Me; Donald Trump
USA – Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he’d left instructions to blow up Iran if he was assassinated. “They shouldn’t be doing it, but I’ve left notification. Anything ever happens, we’re going to blow the whole – the whole country is going to get blown up,” he said in an interview with NewsNation, responding […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll at Least 4,029
IRAN – The Iranian protests death toll have risen to at least 4,029, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday. A total of 26,015 have been arrested as of the 23rd day of nationwide protests in the country, according to data compiled by organization. At least 5,811 people have sustained […]
Hostile External Forces Trying to Overthrow Iranian Government; Russia
RUSSIA – Russia on Thursday accused the US and its allies of exploiting Iran’s national protests and acting as hostile external forces aimed at fueling instability in order to overthrow the Iranian government, to advance Washington’s own political agenda. “We see that hostile external forces are attempting to exploit the current situation in order to […]
Iranian Judiciary Denies Protester Erfan Soltani’s Death Sentencing Claims
IRAN – The Iranian judiciary on Thursday denied claims that it had sentenced protester Erfan Soltani to death for participating in anti-government protests. Media reports claimed that Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested and swiftly sentenced to death for taking part in protests over worsening economic conditions in the country. The judiciary’s media center, however, called […]