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Iran hardliners seek to stir unrest in parliament after US MOU, conservative activist says

Iran hardliners seek to stir unrest in parliament after US MOU, conservative activist says

A conservative Iranian activist accused hardline lawmakers of pushing to reopen parliament to inflame tensions and use its platform for factional purposes following the MOU between Tehran and Washington.

Ships face conflicting Iran, US instructions in Strait of Hormuz - FT

Ships face conflicting Iran, US instructions in Strait of Hormuz - FT

Shipowners are facing confusion over the safest route out of the Persian Gulf as Iran, the United States and western insurers issue conflicting guidance on travel through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Cyber campaign posing as Iran International staff continues

A cyber campaign using fake accounts impersonating Iran International journalists and staff continues to target media figures and analysts, according to the broadcaster, which warned earlier this month that the operation was aimed at stealing information and compromising devices.

Caspian seals face extinction threat as deaths continue

The repeated deaths of Caspian seals along the shores of the Caspian Sea have become a persistent environmental concern, with experts still unable to identify a definitive cause despite years of investigations, according to a report by Iran's Shargh newspaper.

Iran crude prices slashed as more shipments leave Hormuz – Bloomberg

Iran crude prices slashed as more shipments leave Hormuz – Bloomberg

Sellers of Iranian crude to China have cut prices after Iran began shipping millions of barrels out of Hormuz following an interim peace deal with the United States, Bloomberg reported on Monday.

Israel reveals Iranian-designed Hezbollah ‘terror tunnel’ with large drone cache

Israel reveals Iranian-designed Hezbollah ‘terror tunnel’ with large drone cache

The Israeli army revealed on Friday that it had discovered an Iranian-financed and -designed Hezbollah tunnel in the heart of Majdal Zoun in south Lebanon that can be used to launch drones into Israel.

Iran’s legal drug market is being hollowed out as shortages feed illicit channels

Iran’s legal drug market is being hollowed out as shortages feed illicit channels

Iran’s official medicine market is being hollowed out as policy instability, currency disruptions and shortages push more patients toward illegal sellers, counterfeit drugs and informal supply networks, industry figures and officials have warned.

Iran's forces beat Baluch women protesting over mines and local resources

Iran's forces beat Baluch women protesting over mines and local resources

Baluch women were beaten during protests over local mining projects in southeastern Iran, renewing attention on the Islamic Republic’s treatment of one of the country’s poorest and most heavily policed minorities.

Text of US-Iran memorandum released

Text of US-Iran memorandum released

A senior US official on Wednesday read out a 14-point memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran that outlines a high-level understanding to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.

Toronto shooting probe uncovers trail leading to Tehran

Toronto shooting probe uncovers trail leading to Tehran

A Toronto police operation targeting suspects linked to the March attack on the US Consulate has uncovered what investigators believe is a far-reaching network connecting a series of shootings across the Greater Toronto Area to actors operating beyond Canada's borders.

Atlas of Iran missile cities: The hidden network behind Tehran’s missile power

Atlas of Iran missile cities: The hidden network behind Tehran’s missile power

Across mountains, deserts and valleys, the Islamic Republic built a hidden missile network meant to project power from Israel to the Persian Gulf. Iran International maps the bases, tunnels, shafts and missile lineage behind Tehran’s arsenal, and how two wars exposed its limits.

Can Iranians cheer Team Melli without cheering the state?

Can Iranians cheer Team Melli without cheering the state?

Iran’s World Cup match with New Zealand was not just a football game but a rare glimpse into the trauma and deep divisions many Iranians carry at home and abroad.

G7 welcomes US-Iran deal, backs Hezbollah disarmament

G7 welcomes US-Iran deal, backs Hezbollah disarmament

G7 leaders welcomed on Wednesday the announcement of a deal between the United States and Iran, saying it offered a major opening to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and address regional and missile-related threats.

Iran hardliners rage over US deal, but experts say regime is closing ranks

Iran hardliners rage over US deal, but experts say regime is closing ranks

Iran's hardliners have erupted against the US-Iran MoU with death chants against chief negotiators Abbas Araghchi and M. Bagher Ghalibaf, but experts say the backlash is unlikely to derail a deal the ruling elite sees as essential to the regime's survival.

New Zealand considering IRGC terrorist designation, deputy PM says

New Zealand considering IRGC terrorist designation, deputy PM says

New Zealand is actively considering designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour told Iran International on Monday.

Child labor rises as poverty deepens in Iran

Child labor rises as poverty deepens in Iran

Deepening poverty in Iran is driving a rise in child labor, exposing children to sexual exploitation, violence and malnutrition, the head of Iran's Association of Social Workers warned on Sunday.

Trump's Iran strategy underrates regime's resilience, ex-US diplomat says

Trump's Iran strategy underrates regime's resilience, ex-US diplomat says

A former US diplomat warned that President Donald Trump may be underestimating the Islamic Republic's resilience, arguing that Tehran's leadership has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to withstand military and economic pressure.

Lebanon may become first test of emerging Iran-US deal, experts say

Lebanon may become first test of emerging Iran-US deal, experts say

As Washington and Islamabad push for a preliminary agreement with Iran, experts say the unresolved fight over Lebanon could determine what the region looks like after the war and how much influence Iran retains.

US probes NIAC founder Trita Parsi for possible deportation - Free Press

US probes NIAC founder Trita Parsi for possible deportation - Free Press

The US State Department is investigating NIAC founder Trita Parsi and weighing whether to revoke his green card, The Free Press reported, in a case that revives long-running questions over Tehran’s influence in Washington.

Iran defrocks cleric after challenge to state-backed Shiite narratives

Iran defrocks cleric after challenge to state-backed Shiite narratives

Iran’s Special Clerical Court has sentenced dissident cleric Abdolrahim Soleimani Ardestani to six years in prison, a fine and removal from the clergy, months after his public challenge to state-backed Shiite narratives drew threats and political pressure.

As prices soar, Iranian diets shrink to survival level

As prices soar, Iranian diets shrink to survival level

Citizens across Iran say soaring food prices have reduced household diets to the bare minimum needed to stave off hunger, with nutrition and variety increasingly out of reach.

Iran eco-tourism operators warn of closures as travel dries up

Iran eco-tourism operators warn of closures as travel dries up

Tourism businesses report empty rooms, mounting losses and growing pressure to cut jobs as rising living costs push travel out of reach for many households.