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Iran Politics

Khamenei threatens harsher blows to US, Israel in first post-war speech

Khamenei threatens harsher blows to US, Israel in first post-war speech

Iran could strike Israel and the United States even harder than it did during last month’s conflict, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday in his first public speech since a June 24 ceasefire.

Iran seizes foreign tanker accused of smuggling 2 million liters of fuel

Iran seizes foreign tanker accused of smuggling 2 million liters of fuel

Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly smuggling 2 million liters of fuel, the chief justice of Hormozgan province said on Wednesday, according to state-linked media.

FBI adds Iranian officials to Most Wanted list over ex-agent's abduction

The FBI on Tuesday added three alleged Iranian intelligence officials including Tehran's current ambassador to Pakistan to its Most Wanted list over their alleged role in the disappearance of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, who is believed to be dead.

Iran may approach bomb-grade enrichment if UN sanctions restored – IRGC media

Iran could boost its uranium enrichment to 90%, weapons-grade level, and consider exiting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European powers move to trigger the UN snapback sanctions mechanism, Tasnim News reported on Tuesday.

France warns of UN snapback if no Iran deal by August

France warns of UN snapback if no Iran deal by August

France, Britain, and Germany will activate the United Nations snapback mechanism against Iran by the end of August if no tangible progress is made on a nuclear deal by then, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday.

Iran rejects legitimacy of EU snapback threat, says it will retaliate

Iran rejects legitimacy of EU snapback threat, says it will retaliate

Iran will deliver a "proportionate and appropriate response" if European parties move to re-activate the UN snapback mechanism to reinstate international sanctions removed under the 2015 nuclear deal, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday.

No sign of Iranian efforts to access enriched uranium stocks at Isfahan - ISIS

No sign of Iranian efforts to access enriched uranium stocks at Isfahan - ISIS

Recent satellite imagery shows Iran has not begun recovery or excavation work at key nuclear tunnel entrances at the Isfahan complex, where enriched uranium is believed to be stored, analysts from the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) said Friday.

Khamenei bested Trump in war, his senior advisor says

Khamenei bested Trump in war, his senior advisor says

A senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader said that Ali Khamenei triumphed over US President Donald Trump in a 12-day Israel-Iran war capped by US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, as officialdom doubles down on a victory narrative.

Witnesses dispute gas leak explanation for Tehran tower explosion

Witnesses dispute gas leak explanation for Tehran tower explosion

Eyewitnesses and local residents say a powerful explosion at a residential tower in western Tehran was not caused by a gas leak, contradicting official claims made by Iranian authorities.

Nobel Committee warns of death threats to Iranian laureate

Nobel Committee warns of death threats to Iranian laureate

The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday called on Iranian authorities to stop threats against activist Narges Mohammadi, after she reported receiving death threats from the state.

Tehran MPs slam president for 'signaling weakness' in Carlson interview

Tehran MPs slam president for 'signaling weakness' in Carlson interview

Twenty-four Tehran lawmakers issued a public letter Wednesday criticizing President Masoud Pezeshkian over remarks made in a recent interview with American media, accusing him of undermining national unity and signaling weakness during wartime.

Iranian clerical call to kill Trump spreads, attracts alleged fundraising

Iranian clerical call to kill Trump spreads, attracts alleged fundraising

A religious decree or fatwa issued by two senior Iranian clerics calling for the killing of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly gained support from about 10 other clerics and attracted alleged fundraising online.

UN nuclear inspectors quit Iran after cooperation severed

UN nuclear inspectors quit Iran after cooperation severed

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Friday that its team of inspectors had safely departed Iran to return to its headquarters in Vienna, after a new law barred cooperation with the UN body.

Israel says military preparing plan to prevent Iran from restoring capabilities

Israel says military preparing plan to prevent Iran from restoring capabilities

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that the military is preparing an enforcement plan to ensure Iran cannot rebuild the threats it posed to Israel, following the 12-day war between the two countries.

France says Iran sanctions hinge on detainees' release

France says Iran sanctions hinge on detainees' release

France said on Thursday that its decision to reimpose sanctions on Iran would depend on the release of two French citizens who have been imprisoned in Tehran for three years and now face new espionage charges.

Iranian official says filtering not enough, calls for full 'national internet'

Iranian official says filtering not enough, calls for full 'national internet'

A senior Iranian official said the country must go beyond platform filtering and fully implement a “national internet” system to protect citizens from what he called foreign digital espionage, Iranian media reported on Thursday.

Belgian parliament committee backs IRGC terror listing, MP says

Belgian parliament committee backs IRGC terror listing, MP says

A Belgian parliamentary committee has approved a resolution backing the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, MP Darya Safai said on Wednesday.

IAEA chief Grossi 'must be held accountable,' Iranian judiciary official says

IAEA chief Grossi 'must be held accountable,' Iranian judiciary official says

Iran may try IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in absentia over his alleged role in enabling attacks on the country’s nuclear facilities, a senior judiciary official said on Wednesday, according to state media.

Iran mine preparations raised US alarm over Hormuz closure – Reuters

Iran mine preparations raised US alarm over Hormuz closure – Reuters

Iran loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, intensifying concerns in Washington that Tehran was preparing to close the Strait of Hormuz, two sources briefed on classified intelligence told Reuters on Tuesday.

Talks with US unlikely to resume soon, Iran’s Araghchi tells CBS

Talks with US unlikely to resume soon, Iran’s Araghchi tells CBS

Iran’s foreign minister said talks with the United States are unlikely to resume soon, following US airstrikes on three major nuclear sites during the 12-day war with Israel, CBS News reported Monday.

Iran must quickly prove it can rebuild across all fronts, vice president says

Iran must quickly prove it can rebuild across all fronts, vice president says

Iran must move swiftly to demonstrate its ability to rebuild across all sectors following the 12-day war with Israel, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said on Tuesday, according to state media.

Iran waging ‘shadow war’ inside UK through influence operations – Telegraph

Iran waging ‘shadow war’ inside UK through influence operations – Telegraph

Iran is conducting a “shadow war” inside the United Kingdom that extends beyond sanctions violations and includes propaganda, financial networks, and digital disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing society, The Telegraph reported on Monday.