Iran News

According to the officials, US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose another harsh package of economic sanctions is intended to “buy time” until after the US midterm elections.

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Upon Ghalibaf’s arrival, he insisted that the two countries needed to strengthen a “new regional order” and denounced “foreign interference.”

Iranian human rights groups say Azar Yahu was jailed after reacting to posts by Netanyahu and Trump, with authorities accusing her of acting against national security.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Trump’s economic campaign will fail, as IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi threatens a more destructive Iranian response if another war breaks out.

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BBC Persian reported that the announcement comes amid the renewed presence of morality police and heightened street harassment of women perceived to be violating Iran’s compulsory dress code.

The decision follows a spate of attacks on UAE-owned tankers and Tehran's rejection of talks with the US.

Claims by US President Donald Trump that the strait was open contradict Iran's assertions that it remained shut to shipping.