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Putin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia and China seek to counter Western influence

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering comes as the group seeks to project a united front amid wars in Ukraine and Iran and growing tensions with the…

France 24

War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions

Iranian leaders admit economic hardship from war and sanctions, while vowing to resist US pressure. President Pezeshkian stated foreign trade has shrunk by one-third due to sanctions and blockades. Supreme Leader Khamenei urged addressing inflation and job creation challenges. Iran signals no retreat, pursuing diplomacy and maintaining control over the…

The Economic Times

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian admits sanctions impacting economy

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged sanctions impact the nation's economy. He stated that Iran is in a war situation and must accept wartime conditions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined plans for Iran's economic asphyxiation. Pezeshkian mentioned a significant fall in Iran's exports and imports. He suggested increasing the price…

The Economic Times

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No surrender, no dissent: How six months of war hardened Iran’s leadership

Iran's leadership has appointed hard-line military and security officials to key positions. These moves signal a resistance to US pressure and a crackdown on domestic dissent. The new appointments come as Iran faces prolonged confrontation and economic pressure. Hardliners are tightening their grip around the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba…

The Times of India

Iran’s foreign trade plunges 35% as US sanctions deepen war’s economic toll

Iranian leaders are acknowledging mounting economic pain six months into the war with the US, as President Masoud Pezeshkian says foreign trade has fallen 35% under sanctions and a naval blockade. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged action on inflation and unemployment, while diplomatic efforts continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Iran's wounded supreme leader remains unseen six months into existential war

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence raises questions about Iran's leadership after six months of war. Officials state he governs from shadows for security while recovering from wounds. His health and role are subjects of growing uncertainty among the populace. The Revolutionary Guards have increased their influence in strategic decision-making. Iran faces economic…

The Economic Times

'Will send Netanyahu to hell’: Iran warns of ‘confrontation’ if US blockade continues

Iran has issued a fresh warning to Israel and the United States, with its security chief threatening a severe confrontation if Washington continues its blockade and vowing to target US economic interests in the region.

The Times of India

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'I don't think he's dead...was very seriously wounded': Trump on Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

US President Donald Trump believes Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded. Iran released archival footage of the leader to counter health rumors. This footage was reportedly filmed before he became Supreme Leader. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Khamenei is completely healthy. The US military reported significant maritime engagements and…

The Economic Times

US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says

Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew opposition from Washington, which has previously threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way".

Euronews

Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead? Iran's Supreme Leader Vanishes From Public View for Nearly Six Months

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been out of public view for months, sparking speculation about his health and the country's leadership dynamics amid ongoing political tensions.

International Business Times UK

Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes

Internal calls to end war get louder as Gulf neighbours plan alternative pipelines to cut reliance on waterway

The Guardian - UK

‘Muslim countries should unite’: Iranian President Pezeshkian seeks regional alliance, US exit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Muslim nations to strengthen regional security and stability. He emphasized expanding cultural, commercial, and political ties among Islamic states. Iraqi officials praised Iran's role in combating terrorism and sought economic cooperation. Both nations discussed enhancing bilateral relations and security cooperation. Iraq reiterated its commitment to…

The Economic Times

‘US not in economic position to further restrict, no one buys their bombast’: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has hit back at the United States over its escalating economic pressure on Tehran, saying Washington is not in a position to further restrict its economic relations with other countries.

The Times of India

‘Must correct its tone’: Iran’s Pezeshkian warns US against ‘coercion and bullying’ in Munir meet

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Tehran. Pezeshkian urged the United States to change its approach towards Iran. He stressed that coercion and bullying complicate diplomatic efforts and hinder progress. Munir's visit occurred amid heightened regional tensions and US sanctions. Both leaders emphasized cooperation for…

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Bangkok Post

Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce the details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat.

International Business Times UK

Iran's President Bets Everything on a US Deal He Calls the 'Best Option for Peace'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defends negotiations with the US as the best path to peace, despite stalled agreements and ongoing tensions threatening regional stability.

The Times of India

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir spoke to Donald Trump ahead of Tehran visit: Report

Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir spoke with US President Donald Trump last week, days before his planned visit to Tehran, according to three Pakistani sources cited by Reuters.

The Economic Times

Iran says support for new sanctions would be 'act of war'

A strong message came from Iran's security chief, cautioning nations that support the freshly imposed US economic measures. President Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum as a hopeful step ahead. Although the Strait of Hormuz remained calm, fresh transit restrictions were unveiled. Pakistan's army chief plans a trip to Tehran to…

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The Times of India

Cafes, shops shut over 'violation of norms': Iran's hijab crackdown returns as women defy veiling rules

Iran's long-running debate over mandatory hijab has resurfaced as hardliners push for stricter enforcement, even as the country grapples with the fallout of its conflict with the US.

International Business Times

Defunct MoU Has A Key Iranian Backer. Pezeshkian Floats 'Neither War Nor Peace' Scenario.

The US and Iran had agreed on a deal in June to pave the way for an end to the conflict. The broader terms of a peace deal were to be chalked out in 60 days. The 60-day period has ended but there has been no significant progress in backchannel…

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s foreign minister calls threat of new US economic sanctions ‘desperate’

Abbas Araghchi says country is unbowed but president Masoud Pezeshkian admits its people face ‘many problems’

The Independent UK

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news

Iran's president has defended a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best way to end a stalled conflict

The Times of India

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Iran amid push to revive stalled US talks

Pakistan had signed the interim peace agreement as a guarantor. However, the arrangement broke down as tensions in West Asia intensified and the US and Iran resumed military strikes. Pakistan has since been trying to restart the diplomatic process. Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi travelled to Tehran earlier this month, where…

The Times of India

Pezeshkian admits ‘many problems’, says Iran is in ‘full-scale war’ as US sanctions loom

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday acknowledged the mounting economic and social pressures facing the country, saying Iran was dealing with "many problems" as Tehran confronts fresh US sanctions aimed at further isolating the regime.

France 24

Israeli strikes kill three, including child, in Gaza Strip

Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip killed three people, including a child, on Sunday, according to rescuers. The strikes came two days after a Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank following a rock-throwing incident.

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