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Trump strategy plays down Iran threat, vows to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Trump strategy plays down Iran threat, vows to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Washington remains committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and preventing “outright enemies” from dominating the Persian Gulf and its energy supplies, US President Trump said in his 2025 National Security Strategy.

Iran coach arrives in Washington for World Cup draw after visa dispute

Iran coach arrives in Washington for World Cup draw after visa dispute

Iran’s national team coach Ardeshir Amir Ghalenoei has arrived in Washington with part of the country’s football delegation ahead of Friday’s World Cup draw, FIFA said.

Tehran not interested in talks with US, MP says

Iranian lawmaker Fada-Hossein Maleki said on Friday that the United States has sent messages indicating interest in negotiations, but Tehran has no plans to engage.

New poll finds 60% of Americans approved of Trump’s Iran attack

A poll by the Ronald Reagan Institute released on Thursday indicated broad public support for air strikes launched by the administration of President Donald Trump on three major Iranian nuclear sites on June 22.

Iran to attend DC World Cup draw as its fans due to be barred

Iran to attend DC World Cup draw as its fans due to be barred

Iran will attend the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington DC on Friday after initially threating a boycott, while a travel ban looks set to bar Iranian fans.

Copies of Iranian Shaheds, US suicide drones set to be deployed to Mideast

Copies of Iranian Shaheds, US suicide drones set to be deployed to Mideast

The US military has created a task force to field its first squadron of new kamikaze attack drones in the Middle East, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday.

Rubio says Venezuela is ‘anchor’ for Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah in Americas

Rubio says Venezuela is ‘anchor’ for Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah in Americas

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast Venezuela as a regional platform for Iranian influence, describing Nicolás Maduro’s government as a narcotics transit hub that hosts Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah.

US offers reward for information on two Iran-linked cyber actors

US offers reward for information on two Iran-linked cyber actors

The US State Department said Rewards for Justice is offering up to 10 million dollars for information that helps identify or locate two Iran linked cyber actors tied to operations against US critical infrastructure.

Trump admin's green card review sparks fears of collective punishment

Trump admin's green card review sparks fears of collective punishment

A plan to reassess green cards for nationals from 19 countries including Iran after a DC shooting risks collective punishment, legal experts and members of the affected communities warn, as the move plunges thousands of vetted immigrants into limbo.

Iran court fines US $22 billion over Woman, Life, Freedom protests

Iran court fines US $22 billion over Woman, Life, Freedom protests

An Iranian court said it has ordered the United States government to pay more than $22 billion in damages for what it described as support for protesters during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom movement, state media reported on Tuesday.

US condemns Iran over arrests at private party, Panahi sentence

US condemns Iran over arrests at private party, Panahi sentence

The US State Department’s Persian-language account on X criticized Iranian authorities over the detention of guests at a private birthday gathering in Tehran and the in-absentia sentencing of award-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi.

Iran condemns US closure of Venezuela airspace, warns of consequences

Iran condemns US closure of Venezuela airspace, warns of consequences

Iran's foreign ministry on Saturday denounced US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a closure of Venezuela’s airspace, calling it a serious breach of international law and a threat to global aviation safety.

US pressure on Venezuela doubles as warning to Iran, ex-CENTCOM chief says

US pressure on Venezuela doubles as warning to Iran, ex-CENTCOM chief says

A vast US military buildup in the Caribbean aims to pile pressure not just on Venezuela but fellow adversaries of the United States like Iran, retired four-star General and ex-commander of US Central Command Joseph Votel said on Eye for Iran podcast.

US slams Iran for giving unrestricted internet to officials and loyalists

US slams Iran for giving unrestricted internet to officials and loyalists

The US State Department on Friday hit out at Iran's government for providing officials and loyal elites access to uncensored internet through so-called “white SIM cards,” while ordinary Iranians remain restricted and forced to rely on VPNs.

Iran's Khamenei denies seeking Saudi mediation with US

Iran's Khamenei denies seeking Saudi mediation with US

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday denied reports that Tehran had sought to enlist Riyadh as an intermediary in talks with Washington, saying outreach to President Donald Trump was beneath Iran's dignity.

At Khamenei HQ in Iran, religious official taunts Trump with nigh death

At Khamenei HQ in Iran, religious official taunts Trump with nigh death

At an official ceremony in Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's compound on Thursday, a religious official chanted to congregants that US President Donald Trump's death was nigh and that Iran would vanquish Israel.

UN envoy says US must compensate Iran for 12-day war

UN envoy says US must compensate Iran for 12-day war

Iran’s UN ambassador demanded full compensation from Washington on Wednesday in a letter to the UN leadership, arguing the United States bears responsibility for damage Iran says resulted from joint US-Israeli strikes during June’s 12-day conflict.

Visiting bombed nuclear sites is dangerous, Iran FM says

Visiting bombed nuclear sites is dangerous, Iran FM says

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that approaching nuclear sites hit in recent strikes is unsafe and said inspections there can only resume under new security arrangements.

Iran condemns US ‘bullying’ of Venezuela

Iran condemns US ‘bullying’ of Venezuela

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday accused the United States of bullying and aggression in its treatment of Tehran's Latin America ally Venezuela, as US military forces have gathered in the region.

Iran vows to boycott US World Cup draw over rejected visas

Iran vows to boycott US World Cup draw over rejected visas

Iran's football authorities said on Tuesday they would boycott a draw for the US-hosted 2026 World Cup in Washington DC next week after visas for two top officials were rejected.

ICE releases Iranian professor at University of Oklahoma

ICE releases Iranian professor at University of Oklahoma

US immigration authorities have released Vahid Abedini, a former reformist activist in Iran and a professor of Iranian studies at the University of Oklahoma.

Iranian president met Uber CEO during New York visit - magazine

Iranian president met Uber CEO during New York visit - magazine

President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with Iranian-born Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi during his trip to New York in September for the UN General Assembly, reform-leaning Tehran-based magazine Agahi-e No reported on Tuesday.