Iran Rejects Direct Talks with U.S. on Nuclear Issues, Open to Indirect Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal for direct talks on its advancing nuclear program, marking its first formal response to a letter from President Donald Trump to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This stance was articulated by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who expressed openness to indirect negotiations facilitated by Oman, a long-standing intermediary between the two nations. During a televised cabinet meeting on Sunday, Pezeshkian underscored the importance of trust in international …

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Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Fatal Bombings in Iran, Raising Security Concerns

TEHRAN, Iran – Islamic State claimed responsibility for a series of deadly bombings in Iran that occurred on Tuesday. The attacks targeted an Iranian military parade in the city of Iranshahr, leaving numerous casualties in their wake. The bombings have raised concerns about the rise of extremist violence in the region, as Iran continues to grapple with internal and external security threats. The Iranian government has condemned the attacks, vowing to swiftly and decisively respond …

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Trump Orders Airstrikes on Houthi Rebels in Yemen, Vows to Protect US Shipping and Hold Iran Accountable

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered precision airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday, aiming to disrupt their persistent attacks on U.S. and international maritime activities. This action marks a significant military escalation by the Trump administration, which expressed its resolve to safeguard American economic interests and enhance global security. Distributed through X, previously known as Twitter, images from the White House captured President Trump dressed in golf attire, wearing a red MAGA …

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Iran: Twin Blasts Mark Fourth Anniversary of Soleimani Killing

Two deadly explosions rocked the city of Tehran, Iran on the fourth anniversary of the killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. The twin blasts caused chaos and panic in the city, leaving many injured and several dead. The timing of the explosions, coinciding with the anniversary of Soleimani’s death, has raised concerns about potential acts of retaliation or unrest in the region. The details surrounding the explosions are still unclear, and there is speculation about …

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Bolton Speculates on Culprit Behind Iran Explosions Near Soleimani Burial Site

Washington, D.C. – Former National Security Adviser John Bolton shared his thoughts on the recent twin blasts near the burial site of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani. Bolton weighed in on who he believes is behind the explosions. The twin blasts near Soleimani’s burial site raised questions about the possible perpetrators behind the attack. Bolton, a prominent figure in national security, added his perspective to the ongoing discussion, offering insight into the potential motives and …

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Iran: Twin Blasts Near Soleimani Burial Site Leave 103 Dead

KERMAN, Iran – Two explosions near the burial site of Qasem Soleimani, a slain Iranian military commander, resulted in the death of at least 103 people and left 188 others injured in the city of Kerman on Wednesday. Iranian officials described the incident as a terror attack and stated that the twin blasts threatened to escalate tensions in the region, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of Soleimani’s death in a US air strike. State TV …

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Explosion: Iran Reports Many Killed in Blasts at Ceremony Honoring Slain General

TEHRAN, Iran – An explosion was heard in Iran as the country reported that many people were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring a slain general. The event was organized to commemorate the life of General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in January 2020. The explosions took place in a village in the country’s Kerman province during a ceremony attended by both military and civilian individuals. The exact number …

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Trump Intensifies Measures Against Iran with New Executive Order, Threatens Total Retaliation in Event of Assassination

WASHINGTON — In a marked escalation of tensions with Iran, President Donald Trump on Monday signed an expansive executive order that includes harsher sanctions against the country. The move coincides with startling revelations from Trump that he had issued commands for severe retaliatory measures should he face an assassination attempt. This announcement comes on the heels of a Justice Department briefing that unveiled a thwarted Iranian assassination plot against Trump before the 2024 elections. Such …

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Sabotage and Retaliation: Iran Executes Four Alleged Israeli Collaborators

Iran executed four individuals on charges of “moharebeh,” including three men and one woman. The individuals were accused of collaborating with Israel and engaging in actions deemed as sabotage against the country’s security. The group was reported to have been guided by Mossad, the intelligence agency of Israel. The four were also charged with kidnapping Iranian security forces and setting fire to the cars and apartments of some agents. These executions occurred shortly after an …

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Biden’s Iran Sanctions Waiver Faces Republican Scrutiny

The United States extended a sanctions waiver that critics denounced as identical to continuing to fund Iran’s disruptive activities as its proxies attack U.S. forces across the Middle East. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla. in an interview with Fox News, stated, “It is absolutely outrageous the Biden Administration continues to find ways to send Iran money, especially from Iraq, where the same Iranian-backed militias who are targeting American forces increasingly run the show and are helping …

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