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China says it opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
Hong Kong Free Press
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August 16, 2025
China said Friday it opposed invoking sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme after three Western nations told the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution was found by the end of August. Tehran, Iran. File photo: Tom...
Iran calls for unity against unilateralism in Eurasia, slams US meddling
Press TV
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Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has emphasized the importance of regional countries resolving their own issues without external interference, highlighting shared interests across the Caucasus and Central Asia. Mohammad Reza Aref...
Iran’s strategy is non-intervention of foreigners in region
Mehr News Agency
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August 15, 2025
Mohammad Reza Aref, speaking on Friday morning in a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Kyrgyzstan, referred to developments in the Caucasus and said that Tehran...
Iran looks to China to rebuild its missile capabilities, Israelis concerned
Ynet
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August 15, 2025
Iran is rebuilding its defensive capabilities after the 12-day war with Israel and is likely focusing on new aerial defense systems. Iran may be eyeing advanced Russian defensive systems, but thus far, it has been encountering a...
Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?
Al Jazeera
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August 16, 2025
South African Army Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya is facing backlash in his home country following the release of alleged comments he made during an official visit to Iran, which analysts say could further complicate the already turbulent...
Iran Sends New Signal to Trump About Nuclear Talks
Newsweek
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August 15, 2025
Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, said Tehran would "respond positively" to talks with the United States if Washington rules out further military intervention. Speaking to Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen network late on Thursday, Larijani outlined...
Netanyahu ‘21st century Hitler,’ says Iran parliament speaker
The Siasat Daily
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August 16, 2025
Tehran: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the “Hitler of the 21st century” and called for urgent support for Palestine before, he warned, “other lands...
China states opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear program
Web NewsWire
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August 16, 2025
China stated Friday it opposed conjuring up sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program after 3 Western countries informed the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic service was discovered by the end of August. European sanctions on Iran were...
Iran's Water Crisis Opens A New Front With Israel
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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August 15, 2025
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter. I'm RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I'm looking at the back-and-forth between Iran's president and...
Half-Ton Crystal Meth from Iran, China Smuggled to Java Through Sumatra
Tempo.co
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August 15, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta Metropolitan Police has uncovered a case of drug trafficking involving an international syndicate originating from Iran, China, and Malaysia. The Director of the Narcotics Crime Division of the Jakarta Metropolitan...
Iran says Armenia has pledged to respect its red lines, no US forces at border
Iran International
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August 15, 2025
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state media that Armenian leaders had engaged in direct consultations with Iranian officials in recent days to explain recent developments. “Prime Minister [Nikol] Pashinyan spoke with our president, their...
Iran’s rulers face existential choice after US-Israeli strikes: Diplomacy or defiance
Ya Libnan
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August 15, 2025
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with Judiciary Officials in Tehran, Iran, July 16, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Weakened by war and...
Iran Ready for Closer Cooperation with EAEU
Tasnim News Agency
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Aref on Friday delivered an address to a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, held in Kyrgyzstan's Cholpon-Ata city. In his speech, the Iranian vice president hailed the finalization of a free trade agreement between Iran and the...
Iran to Face Australia in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup SF
Tasnim News Agency
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August 15, 2025
By the end of Saturday night, only one will still have a shot at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 title. Australia and Iran have taken different routes to get here. The Boomers have been all business, sweeping Group A and cruising past the Philippines in...
Iran 'working with China and Russia' to stop European sanctions
The New Arab
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August 15, 2025
Araghchi, Iran's FM, said any steps Tehran might take to counter European sanctions will be 'revealed in due course' [Getty/file photo] Iran said on Thursday it was working with China and Russia to prevent the snapback of European sanctions over...
Iran FM: War with Zionists Not Imminent, Armed Forces Must Be Ready
Iran Front Page
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August 15, 2025
The Iranian Foreign Minister says he does not believe a war between Iran and Israel is imminent; however, the armed forces and the government must maintain their readiness for any situation, as preparedness for war is the most important factor in...
Iran working with China, Russia to stop 'snapback', plays down sanctions
Press TV
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is actively collaborating with China and Russia to prevent the reactivation of UN sanctions through the so-called “snapback” mechanism threatened by European countries. “We are working with China and...
Iran enlists China, Russia to block looming European sanctions snapback
Malay Mail
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August 15, 2025
TEHRAN, Aug 15 — Iran said Thursday it was working with China and Russia to prevent the snapback of European sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear programme after Britain, France and Germany threatened to reimpose them. “We will try to prevent it,”...
A review of the Islamic Emirate’s economic achievements over the past four years
Ariana News
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August 15, 2025
Over the past four years of the Islamic Emirate’s rule in Afghanistan, there have been ongoing challenges in the area of human rights. Girls have been barred from attending schools beyond the sixth grade for a fourth consecutive year, and the...
Samvardhana Motherson sees minimal tariff impact with 90% of US business trade-compliant
CNBC-TV18
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August 14, 2025
Pankaj Mital, COO of auto components manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson International (SAMIL), said the company’s exposure to US tariffs remains minimal as most supplies are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Even...