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Iran Contradicts Donald Trump on Talks
Several Iranians walk past resistance posters.,on July 4, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Several Iranians walk past resistance posters.,on July 4, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images By Amira El-Fekki is a Newsweek reporter based in...

The Hague must take principled stance on US-Israeli aggression: Iran's envoy
Iran’s ambassador to the Netherlands has criticized the Dutch government for its silence in the face of Israel and the US attacks on the Islamic Republic. Speaking with Dutch public broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland, Ambassador Hadi Farajvand said...

Iran’s Foreign Minister warns of ‘severe’ environmental risks posed by Israeli, United States' attacks on nuclear sites
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses a summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 7, 2025. (Photo by IRNA) Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that the Israeli regime’s and the United States’...

Iran's supreme leader issues statement after Iran's strike on US base in Qatar
This file picture shows Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attending the second round of Iran's 12th parliamentary election in Tehran, Iran, May 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Shadati) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted on X on Monday that...

Iranian missiles target US bases in Qatar
Qatar's air defense systems responded to several missiles over the capital Doha on Monday, as Iran announced the launch of a military operation targeting US forces at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported...

Iran denies ceasefire proposal as Trump announces end to "12-Day War"
Confusion and skepticism surrounded a surprise ceasefire announcement Monday, as a senior Iranian official told CNN that Tehran had not received any formal proposal from the United States and saw no reason to halt hostilities with Israel or...

Iranian official confirms Tehran agrees to ceasefire: media report
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel. Reuters said the ceasefire was proposed by the US and mediated by Qatar. An official briefed on the negotiations has also told Reuters that US President...

Iran warns of ongoing retaliation; Trump and US officials monitor crisis in situation room: media
In this frame-grab made from video, missiles and air-defense interceptors illuminate the night sky over Doha after Iran launched an attack on US forces at Al Udeid Air Base on June 23, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. Photo:VCGIran will continue its...

Smriti Irani calls Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi a ‘side project’: ‘I am a part-time actor, full time politician’
Smriti Irani is all set to make a comeback on the small screen with the second season of her iconic television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. In a recent interview, the actor-politician opened up about managing both the careers. While...

Iran has 'no plans' to meet with US for talks: foreign minister
This photo shows the night view in Tehran, Iran, June 25, 2025. (Xinhua) Iran currently has no plans to meet with the US, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday in an interview on state TV, contradicting US President Donald Trump's...

Science as a threat: Why Israel assassinated two of Iran’s brightest AI trailblazers
By Humaira Ahad In a quiet neighbourhood of northeastern Tehran, the aftermath of Israel’s terrorist aggression on June 13, 2025, still lingers in the air, and the scars are still fresh. On that day, in a brazen act of aggression, the regime...

Netherlands should have condemned Israel attack against Iran
Farajvand made the remarks during an interview with the Dutch broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland, two weeks after a ceasefire ended 12 days of war that began with Israeli airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and civilian areas on June 13....

Italian Media Reveals Scope of Iranian Regime’s Espionage and Propaganda Network in Italy
The Italian news website Linkiesta has reported that the Iranian regime has established a shadowy and complex network in Italy, using cultural diplomacy, religious centers, academic partnerships, ideological propaganda, and digital operations to...

“No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign Marks 76th Week, Spreads to 47 Prisons Across Iran
In its 76th consecutive week, political prisoners across Iran have continued the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, staging hunger strikes in 47 prisons nationwide. In a joint statement, the prisoners urge all human rights organizations and...

IRGC Spy’s Secret Trip to Iran After Spying on Jewish Targets in Germany Exposed
Germany’s Bild newspaper has reported that Ali S., an Afghan-Danish citizen recently arrested in Denmark on charges of spying for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), had previously traveled to Iran and handed over intelligence on Jewish...

'I'm A Politician, Nothing Makes Me Nervous': Smriti Irani Opens Up About Her TV Comeback As Tulsi In Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Smriti Irani, who rose to fame with her iconic role as Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, is all set to make her television comeback after a hiatus of more than 15 years in the show's reboot. On Monday evening, after months of...

Karan Johar REACTS To Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Comeback, Lauds Ektaa Kapoor: 'One Show That Changed Face Of Indian TV'
After 25 years, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, starring Smriti Irani, is set for a grand comeback, marking Smriti’s return to acting after over 15 years. On Tuesday evening, July 7, the makers unveiled the show's first look, announcing that it...
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iran rejects Trump’s remarks on nuclear negotiations

Iran president faces backlash over ‘soft’ US stance
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian came under fire Tuesday after voicing support for renewed talks with the United States, with critics accusing him of being “too soft” in the wake of last month’s attacks on the country. The backlash...

Iran's Army Gives Missile Update: Thousands Ready to Launch
Iran has stocks of thousands of missiles and drones secured and ready to use despite Israeli airstrikes and it is prepared to use them against any new attacks, the army said. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department, the Israeli...