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IAEA Calls for Swift Implementation of Agreement with Iran

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi urged Iran to implement the recent agreement signed in Cairo without delay. The deal aims to restore coordination suspended during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel.


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Sudani: An Attack on an Arab Country Threatens the Security of All

At the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed that an attack on any Arab country threatens the collective security of all others. Leaders from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey also condemned Israel’s policies and rejected relocation plans for Palestinians.


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Iraq and Oman Plan Oil Pipeline Agreement

Iraq and Oman have reached an initial agreement to build a new pipeline to supply Omani crude oil to Iraq. The project will begin with a 10-million-barrel facility at Duqm port, with future expansion planned.


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Iranian Foreign Minister Meets IAEA Chief in Cairo to Discuss Nuclear Program

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in Cairo under Egyptian mediation to revive nuclear negotiations after coordination was halted in June.


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Iran Meets with European Powers in Geneva on Nuclear Program

Iran will hold talks with Britain and two European powers in Geneva amid threats of renewed sanctions if it fails to comply with commitments. Tehran insists past agreements cannot be extended, while Europe frames the meeting as a final chance for dialogue.


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Erdogan Warns Against Damaging Peace Process, Calls for National Unity

Erdogan expressed strong support for Turkey’s peace process, warning that harming it would carry a heavy price, and called for a united national stance.


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Iran: U.S. Must Compensate Before Nuclear Negotiations Resume

Iran says the U.S. must compensate for recent damages before any nuclear talks can resume. Tehran also refuses to stop uranium enrichment amid new American sanctions.


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Iran Says Next Round of U.S. Talks Likely in Istanbul, Reaffirms Enrichment Rights

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi said upcoming talks with the United States are expected to take place in Istanbul. He affirmed Iran’s continued uranium enrichment as a legitimate right during recent discussions with European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal.


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Gunmen Open Fire on Zahedan Court in Southeastern Iran, Leaving Several Dead

Gunmen attacked a court in Zahedan, southeastern Iran, killing 8 and injuring 13. The city lies in the restive Sistan and Baluchestan province.


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Iranian President: Ending Iran’s Nuclear Program Is a Fantasy

Iranian President Pizshkyan said eliminating Iran’s nuclear program is a fantasy, He warned Israel of further retaliation and called for balanced talks with the U.S.


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Iran Suspends Cooperation with IAEA Following Attacks on Nuclear Sites

Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA after US and Israeli attacks. President Pzeshkyan signed the law following its approval by parliament.


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Iran Rules Out Immediate Talks with U.S., Says Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out an immediate return to talks with the U.S., citing security concerns. He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to uranium enrichment and insisted diplomacy remains possible.


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Turkish Media: Imrali Delegation to Meet Erdogan Amid Hopes for Peace Process

The Imrali delegation is expected to meet President Erdogan next week. The meeting may revive the peace process and lead to disarmament steps by the PKK.


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About 1.5 Million Pilgrims Gather at ‘Arafah for Central Hajj Ritual

Nearly 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived at the Plain of ‘Arafah on June 5, 2025, to perform the most essential rite of Hajj. Saudi authorities advised pilgrims to remain in their tents between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to avoid extreme heat.


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Khamenei: We Will Not Give Up Uranium Enrichment

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to uranium enrichment, rejecting U.S. demands and emphasizing its strategic importance.


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Iran to Join Fifth Round of Talks in Rome

Iran has agreed to attend the fifth round of talks in Rome, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions. The talks follow mediation efforts by Oman amid tensions over U.S. demands.


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Ocalan: We Will Remove All Obstacles to Kurdish-Turkish Brotherhood

In a new message, imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan says efforts are underway to rebuild trust and remove barriers between Kurds and Turks.


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DMP Delegation Travels to Imrali to Visit Ocalan

A DMP delegation, including MP Pervin Buldan and lawyer Fayiq Özgür Erol, visited Ocalan in Imrali to discuss peace efforts and the PKK’s recent decision to dissolve. It is their fifth visit since April.


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Trump: Qatar to Invest $10 Billion in U.S. Military and Air Base

President Trump announced Qatar’s $10 billion investment in U.S. military infrastructure, including the Al Udeid Air Base. He also revealed plans for a new American missile defense system modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome.


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