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Iran’s UN envoy warned that Tehran would respond decisively to any US aggression, citing self-defence under the UN Charter. Tensions rose after remarks by Donald Trump on Diego Garcia, amid ongoing nuclear talks and concerns over military build-up

The USS 'Gerald R. Ford,' the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has been ordered from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East to join the 'USS Abraham Lincoln' amid heightened US pressure on Iran over its nuclear program as President Trump weighs military options

Iran’s Foreign Minister said the country’s strength comes from resisting global powers, even as talks with the US continue. While Iran insists it will enrich uranium, Washington has increased military pressure in the region.

Iran has summoned EU ambassadors to protest the bloc’s decision to label the Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organisation. The move comes amid growing tensions with the United States, military deployments in the region, and concerns over Iran’s crackdown on protests.

The EU is set to sanction Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over its deadly crackdown on protests, aligning with U.S. measures. Economic pressure mounts as Tehran faces rioting, mass casualties, and threats of U.S. military action

The parents of a Hyderabad woman student stranded in Tehran have sought help from the Indian government for her safe return. Her father has approached the Ministry of External Affairs and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, expressing concern over her safety.

Iran’s judiciary head Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei vowed fast trials and executions for detainees in nationwide protests, emphasizing urgency. His remarks came in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s warning of “very strong action” against such measures

President Donald Trump said Iran has reached out to negotiate after he threatened military action, as a violent crackdown on protests continues. A rights group says hundreds have been killed, while Iran claims the situation is under control.

Anti-government protests across Iran have left over 65 people dead, according to rights groups, as demonstrations spread nationwide. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed the US and Israel for the unrest, while exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urged international intervention.

Iran executed Ali Ardestani for allegedly spying for Israel’s Mossad, relaying sensitive information in exchange for cryptocurrency and promises of a reward and visa. Human rights groups condemned the execution, citing coerced confessions and closed trials, while Iran claims it targets hostile intelligence operatives

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei urged security forces to suppress “rioters” after week-long protests over the collapsing rial. At least 10 people have died, while demonstrations spread to over 100 locations across 22 provinces.

Over 2.17 million Afghans, including 60% children, have been forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan, straining Afghanistan’s fragile infrastructure. Refugees face harassment, extortion, and human rights violations, while UNDP urges international support to prevent worsening humanitarian crises

Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island turned its famous Red Beach a dramatic deep crimson as iron-rich soil washed into the sea, creating a striking natural spectacle that draws tourists and photographers and highlights the island’s rare geology and seasonal weather patterns

Afghan returnees in designated camps urge the Taliban for winter support, including shelter, jobs, and supplies, as thousands are forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran, with some families receiving humanitarian aid and SIM cards upon arrival

Over 10,000 Afghan refugees were forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan in two days, with thousands more detained in Pakistan in 2025. Humanitarian groups warn of instability, lack of housing, and basic services for returned families.

The NIA is investigating an international organ trafficking network led by Madhu Jayakumar, who allegedly trafficked people to Iran for forced kidney removal. A Kochi-based health club and linked bank accounts were used to channel funds, with transactions traced across multiple states

Afghanistan is increasing trade through Iran and Central Asia as tensions with Pakistan close key borders. Chabahar port is helping Afghan traders avoid delays. The shutdown has caused major losses, especially for perishable goods and dried fruit exporters

Despite a ceasefire ending a brief Iran-Israel war, international media remains focused on conflict, ignoring Iran’s worsening environmental crisis. Severe drought, subsidence, pollution, and mismanagement threaten millions, yet coverage remains minimal outside Persian-language and reformist outlets

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of obstructing the 2015 nuclear deal’s revival, as European nations triggered the JCPOA’s snapback clause, restoring UN sanctions and escalating tensions.

The UN has reimposed “snapback” sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, freezing assets, halting arms deals, and targeting its missile development. Already hit by record inflation and food shortages, Iranians now face deeper economic pain and growing fears of conflict.