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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a plenary session in the outreach/BRICS Plus format at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.
DIPLOMACY

Iranian president has arrived in Moscow to sign a treaty with Putin, according to TASS

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Moscow on Friday to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and to finalize a strategic partnership treaty between the two nations, as reported by Russia’s TASS state news agency. This marks Pezeshkian’s inaugural visit to the Kremlin since he assumed the presidency last July, following the tragic death of his predecessor in a helicopter accident. During his … Continue reading Iranian president has arrived in Moscow to sign a treaty with Putin, according to TASS

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DEFENCE

Iran’s navy has introduced its inaugural signals intelligence vessel

Iran’s navy has officially received its inaugural signals intelligence vessel, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. This development follows the recent acquisition of 1,000 new drones by the country’s military. The vessel, named Zagros, represents a new class of military ship equipped with advanced electronic sensors capable of intercepting cyber operations and conducting intelligence surveillance, according to Tasnim. Navy Commander Shahram Irani stated, … Continue reading Iran’s navy has introduced its inaugural signals intelligence vessel

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a plenary session in the outreach/BRICS Plus format at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.
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Iran never plotted to kill Donald Trump, Iranian president says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in an NBC News interview on Tuesday that Iran has never conspired to assassinate Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, refuting earlier assertions made by Trump and the U.S. government. In November, the U.S. Justice Department charged an Iranian individual in relation to an alleged assassination plot purportedly ordered by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps against the president-elect. Authorities managed to prevent … Continue reading Iran never plotted to kill Donald Trump, Iranian president says

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Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Kazem Gharibabadi leaves a meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in Vienna, Austria.
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Iran and European nations are set to maintain discussions regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, according to reports

Discussions taking place in Geneva among Iran, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany will continue to address the contentious nuclear program of Tehran, as reported by Iran’s official news agency on Tuesday. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for international and legal affairs, stated on X on Monday that “the talks were serious, candid, and productive. We explored various aspects related to the lifting of … Continue reading Iran and European nations are set to maintain discussions regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, according to reports

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Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon addresses the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S.
DISPUTES

Israel has accused Hezbollah at the UN of trying to rebuild its capabilities with Iran’s help

Lebanon’s Hezbollah is actively seeking to restore its strength and rearm with support from Iran, as stated by Israel‘s U.N. ambassador during a Security Council meeting on Monday. He emphasized that the group continues to pose a significant threat to both Israel and regional stability. Recent U.S. intelligence, reported by Reuters, indicated that Hezbollah, backed by Iran, is likely to attempt to rebuild its military … Continue reading Israel has accused Hezbollah at the UN of trying to rebuild its capabilities with Iran’s help

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Pakistan observes with vigilance as its former ally, the Taliban, strengthens ties with India

When the Taliban seized control of Kabul in August 2021, then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan notably remarked that the Afghan group had “broken the shackles of slavery,” marking their return to power after two decades. The Taliban’s rise was perceived as a strengthening of Pakistan’s regional influence, as the country has long been viewed as the primary supporter of the Afghan group, seeking “strategic … Continue reading Pakistan observes with vigilance as its former ally, the Taliban, strengthens ties with India

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DEFENCE

United States strengthens its control over the global distribution of AI chips

The United States government announced on Monday that it will impose additional restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips and technologies. This initiative aims to maintain advanced computing capabilities within the U.S. and its allies while further limiting China’s access. The new regulations will set a cap on the number of AI chips that can be exported to most nations, while allowing unrestricted access … Continue reading United States strengthens its control over the global distribution of AI chips

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of a cultural forum dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
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Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian will formalize a strategic partnership on January 17, per the Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are scheduled to meet in Russia on January 17, where they will finalize a long-anticipated comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, according to a statement from the Kremlin on Monday. The discussions between the two leaders will focus on enhancing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran across various sectors, including trade and investment, transportation and logistics, as well as … Continue reading Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian will formalize a strategic partnership on January 17, per the Kremlin

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Iran, European powers to hold second round of nuclear talks ahead of Trump return

Iran is scheduled to engage in nuclear discussions with France, Britain, and Germany on Monday, just one week prior to the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. This meeting marks the second round of discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program within a two-month period, following a private gathering in Geneva, Switzerland, in November involving Tehran and the three European nations, collectively referred to as the E3. … Continue reading Iran, European powers to hold second round of nuclear talks ahead of Trump return

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DISPUTES

Trump’s envoy to Ukraine emphasizes the need for the global community to reapply ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran

The global community should reinstate a strategy of “maximum pressure” on Iran to encourage a transition towards a more democratic governance, stated Keith Kellogg, the incoming U.S. envoy to Ukraine, during an Iranian opposition gathering in Paris on Saturday. President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his intention to revive the approach he adopted during his previous administration, which aimed to undermine Iran’s economy to compel the … Continue reading Trump’s envoy to Ukraine emphasizes the need for the global community to reapply ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran

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