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Iran Politics

The islands fallout: is Iranian patriotism the West’s blind spot?

The islands fallout: is Iranian patriotism the West’s blind spot?

Europeans may have intended to pressure Tehran when they demanded last month an end to Iran’s “occupation” of the three Persian Gulf islands, but the move instead exposed how badly they misread Iran’s public mood.

Khamenei endorses US talks if Iran's interests safeguarded, aide says

Khamenei endorses US talks if Iran's interests safeguarded, aide says

A senior member in Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's office said on Thursday that Iran's leader views talks with the United States as acceptable if they mitigate threats to the country and advanced its interests.

Iran military spokesman vows Israel’s destruction

Israel’s destruction remains a core aim for the Islamic Republic, Iran’s top armed forces spokesman said on Thursday at a memorial ceremony in Tehran, as senior officials sharpened their rhetoric amid growing talk of another clash with Israel.

Iran to send test alerts as fear of another war looms

Iran will run a drill to test its mobile phone warning system on Friday, Iranian media said, sending test alerts to selected users between 10 and 12 local time as officials speak more often of renewed conflict with Israel.

British couple jailed in Iran are on hunger strike, son says

British couple jailed in Iran are on hunger strike, son says

A British couple held in Iran on spying charges have begun a hunger strike inside Evin prison, their son told the BBC on Thursday, saying his mother described the move as her only means of protest.

Syria is stepping up moves against Iran’s Guards and Hezbollah, US envoy says

Syria is stepping up moves against Iran’s Guards and Hezbollah, US envoy says

Syria will help the US take on Iran’s Guards and Hezbollah as part of a sharp turn in its ties with Washington, US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said on Thursday in a post on his X.

UN nuclear watchdog warns verification of Iran's uranium ‘long overdue’

UN nuclear watchdog warns verification of Iran's uranium ‘long overdue’

Iran has yet to allow UN inspectors to visit nuclear sites hit by Israeli and US airstrikes in June, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a confidential report on Wednesday, saying verification of Tehran’s enriched uranium “long overdue.”

92% of Iranians dissatisfied with state of the country - poll

92% of Iranians dissatisfied with state of the country - poll

A confidential survey has found that more than nine in ten Iranians are unhappy with the country’s direction, the Tehran-based news site Rouydad24 reported on Wednesday citing an unnamed polling organization.

Guards-linked outlet slams Iran official pictured with Israeli representative

Guards-linked outlet slams Iran official pictured with Israeli representative

A Guards-linked outlet has criticized an Iranian standards official for sitting at the same roundtable as an Israeli representative at last month’s ISO meeting in Rwanda, warning that such contact could carry legal penalties.

Kin of couple detained in Iran urge UK to win their freedom by Christmas

Kin of couple detained in Iran urge UK to win their freedom by Christmas

The son of a British couple jailed in Iran on spying charges has implored the UK government to secure their release before Christmas, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Thousands of Iran energy workers protest low pay, poor conditions

Thousands of Iran energy workers protest low pay, poor conditions

Thousands of contract workers at the South Pars gas complex in southern Iran held a large protest on Tuesday demanding better working conditions, fair pay, and the removal of private labor contractors, Iranian labor outlets reported.

Iran could turn on itself if Supreme Leader harmed, president warns

Iran could turn on itself if Supreme Leader harmed, president warns

President Masoud Pezeshkian told parliament on Tuesday that Iran’s cohesion and stability hinge on the Supreme Leader’s security, warning that an attack on him during the June war could have provoked internal clashes posing a greater threat than any external enemy.

US seeks new bases near key Iranian port, Khamenei adviser says

US seeks new bases near key Iranian port, Khamenei adviser says

The US is trying to set up military bases near Iran’s southern port on the Gulf of Oman to tighten control over regional energy and trade routes, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday.

US sending mixed messages on nuclear talks, Iran deputy FM says

US sending mixed messages on nuclear talks, Iran deputy FM says

Iran accused the United States of sending mixed signals on reviving nuclear talks, saying the June strikes on its nuclear facilities war undermined ongoing diplomacy and efforts toward a peaceful agreement.

Iran foreign minister doubles down on strengthening ‘axis of resistance’

Iran foreign minister doubles down on strengthening ‘axis of resistance’

Iran’s foreign ministry has channeled much of its political and diplomatic capacity into strengthening regional alliances and supporting what it describes as ‘axis of resistance,’ Minister Abbas Araghchi told parliament on Monday.

Iran denies plot to assassinate Israeli ambassador to Mexico

Iran denies plot to assassinate Israeli ambassador to Mexico

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman on Monday denied Tehran plotted to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico after Western media reports citing US and Israeli officials said Mexican security officials foiled the plan earlier this year.

Khamenei advisor accuses UK of orchestrating Manama conference against Tehran

Khamenei advisor accuses UK of orchestrating Manama conference against Tehran

A senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader accused Britain of directing this year’s Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain, saying the event was used as a platform for attacks on Tehran by governments that themselves back armed groups in Sudan and Yemen.

Foreign minister says Iran should not fear war, US cannot be trusted

Foreign minister says Iran should not fear war, US cannot be trusted

Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday said the country should not fear war and faulted the United States for withdrawing from a past nuclear deal and failing to achieve diplomatic progress in talks.

Iran’s president tells Macron Iran not seeking nuclear weapons

Iran’s president tells Macron Iran not seeking nuclear weapons

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told French President Emmanuel Macron that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and that Tehran is not seeking to obtain nuclear weapons, Iranian state media said on Wednesday.

UK returns Iranian migrant to France for second time

UK returns Iranian migrant to France for second time

An Iranian man who twice crossed the English Channel in a small boat has been returned to France again under the UK-France returns pact, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Wednesday.

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.

Iranian MPs urge legal action against Trump, Netanyahu and Grossi

Iranian MPs urge legal action against Trump, Netanyahu and Grossi

Seventy-six Iranian lawmakers urged the justice minister on Wednesday to file international complaints against US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Rafael Grossi, head of the UN atomic watchdog.