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Iran's Khamenei says he approved US MoU despite reservations; says future talks will be face-to-face

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a memorandum of understanding with the United States. He expressed reservations but granted permission after receiving assurances. Future negotiations with Washington will be face-to-face. However, these talks will not signify acceptance of the US position. Khamenei stressed that Iran's national rights and interests…

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Iran 'trapped in slogans' as nuclear talks with US stall after naval standoff, former diplomat says

Former Iranian diplomat Kourosh Ahmadi has warned that Tehran and Washington have found themselves stuck in their individual and contrasting narratives, risking nuclear talks as tensions over blockades and enrichment grow.

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All Iranian officials and commanders killed in the past nine months

From Basij commanders to the Supreme Leader, some of the Islamic Republic’s most important figures were killed in two waves of attacks by Israel and the United States against Iran in the past nine months.

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End of the Basij: What the Death of Gholamreza Soleimani Means for Iranian Protesters

Israeli strikes reportedly killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, potentially weakening Iran's protest-crackdown forces as war tensions escalate.

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Why Ali Larijani Died Defending the 'Reality' of Iran's Anti-American Protests

Israel's defence minister says Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani was killed in a strike in Tehran amid escalating tensions in the region.

International Business Times UK

What we know about Ali Larijani, Tehran's most influential powerbroker

Although Ali Larijani could not have succeeded Ali Khamenei and holds no position in the interim leadership council, his current status makes him one of top targets for elimination due to the immense power he wields.

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US-Israel strikes in Iran: IDF strikes presidential office, security council building in Tehran

Israel conducted overnight air strikes in Tehran targeting Iran's presidential office and the Supreme National Security Council building. These strikes follow earlier attacks on Iranian military infrastructure. Iran launched missiles towards Israel, prompting air defence activation. The conflict has widened, raising regional escalation concerns.

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Who is Ali Larijani? Khamenei’s trusted adviser and key figure in Iran’s leadership

Following Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani vowed retaliation against the US and announced plans for a transitional leadership council. Larijani, a powerful figure with extensive experience, will oversee the immediate political management and security response during this critical juncture for the Islamic Republic.

The Times of India

Conflict calculus: Why Khamenei is betting on war with US for regime survival

The United States has built up one of its largest Middle East deployments in years, with two aircraft carriers moving into position and additional warships and aircraft arriving in the region. The State Department has also begun thinning out exposed outposts. Meanwhile, Iran is preparing itself for a protracted war…

The Times of India

Larijani takes over Iran's preparations for war, says report

There has been key changes to Iran's management and defence structure in the wake of a possible war with the United States, according to an article by the New York Times.

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Hardline lawmakers demand nuclear bomb as Iran braces for UN sanctions

Seventy members of parliament sign a letter calling for a ‘change in the defence doctrine’ of the nation.

Al Jazeera

What to expect after change of Iran’s top security official?

Ali Akbar Ahmadian, a senior commander in the IRGC, is the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.

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Tehran Urges Moscow to Accelerate Efforts to Reduce Impact of Dollar

Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani urged Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special assistant, Igor Levitin, to speed up the path of reducing the influence of the dollar in economic exchanges.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Amirabdollahian Denies Differences Over Iran's Foreign Policy

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian denied on Saturday any local differences over Iran’s novel foreign policy, stressing that all parties were in coordination under "the supervision of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi." Amirabdollahian confirmed that the Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Shamkhani, would soon visit Iraq. Earlier, observers questioned the…

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Saudi Arabia, Iran Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations

Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed on Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. The agreement was reached at an initiative by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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