Islamic Republic of Iran
Tehran
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Iran accuses Israel of planning a strike on its nuclear facilities, leveraging international disapproval to frame Israel’s defensive measures as global threats. Tehran intensifies its narrative amid mounting Western pressure.
Iran warns it will respond forcefully to any Israeli attack on its territory or nuclear facilities, holding both Israel and the United States responsible, amid growing regional confrontation.
Iranian students held a demonstration at the Fordow nuclear facility supporting uranium enrichment, highlighting the regime’s nuclear ambitions and their repercussions for Israeli and Western security interests.
A senior Iranian parliamentarian has publicly accused a close aide to Supreme Leader Khamenei of illicit enrichment, drawing attention to entrenched regime corruption and deepening internal divisions.
An Iranian parliament member has called for prison terms instead of fines for women violating the hijab law, underscoring the authorities’ intensifying crackdown in response to widespread dissent.
New opposition-sourced data shows Iran’s average monthly salary is just $125—half of Iraq’s—highlighting the severe economic impact of regime policy, mismanagement, and external adventurism.
Iran’s historic wind catchers in Yazd showcase local innovation to combat extreme heat before air conditioning, reflecting ongoing challenges as the Islamic Republic faces worsening energy and infrastructure crises.
Iran’s vice president asserted in a government meeting that nuclear weapons are not part of Iran’s strategy, while reaffirming the country’s intent to continue peaceful nuclear development without external interference.
A fifth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States is set for Friday in Rome, after mediation by Oman. This diplomatic engagement unfolds against escalating Iranian-backed attacks and intensified Israeli self-defense operations.
Oman has announced the fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, scheduled for Friday in Rome, as Western powers seek to address mounting regional security concerns.
The widow of Iran’s late president has named prostitution—including consensual relationships outside marriage—as the chief social ill, reflecting enduring ideological rifts within Iran’s theocratic leadership and society.
Emergency medical workers in Rasht, Iran, staged a protest over low pay and unfair treatment. The demonstration highlights growing domestic discontent amidst ongoing governmental neglect and economic hardship.
Dara Khosrowshahi’s early life in Iran was upended by the 1979 Islamic Revolution, forcing his influential family into exile. Their story highlights the impact of Iran’s regime on personal and regional destinies.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s remarks trivializing modern comforts have fueled domestic frustration, spotlighting national economic hardship and the government’s priorities as regional instability intensifies.
Iran has increased its air defense capacity fivefold since the latest Israeli strike, intensifying regional military competition and raising strategic concerns among Israeli and Western defense officials.
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