IRNA reports Mohammad-Jafar Qaimpanah saying the 80,000-toman gasoline plan is not on the government's agenda; any price balancing would require wage adjustments, and the longer-term anti-smuggling idea focuses on aligning energy prices with international levels and fair subsidy distribution.
01Diplomacy & International RelationsFULL NEWSTajik ambassador: Dushanbe does not back sanctions on IranTajikistan’s ambassador to Iran, Nizamuddin Zahedi, said Tajikistan does not support sanctions on Iran, citing their harm and violations of international law. He highlighted deepening ties with Iran: ongoing high-level dialogue, rising trade (from about $55 million in 2020 to $450 million in 2025), cultural cooperation, and joint efforts to counter shared security threats, including 18 joint commission meetings. He also noted Afghanistan cooperation and differences with current Afghan authorities.Diplomacy & International Relations
02Diplomacy & International RelationsFULL NEWSPezeshkian to travel to New York tomorrow to attend UN General Assembly, IRNA reportsIRNA reports that Dr. Pezeshkian is set to travel to New York to attend the 81st UN General Assembly, with plans for meetings and a speech, while noting visa-denial issues affecting parts of the Iranian delegation.Diplomacy & International Relations
03EnergyFULL NEWSIran's Armed Forces vow bitter defeats for American-Israeli enemies, IRNA reportsIRNA reports that Iran's General Staff and the KHATAM al-Anbia base issued a Defense Week statement saying the armed forces—army, IRGC, defense ministry, police, Basij, and border guards—will not yield to enemies and will inflict bitter defeats on the United States, Israel, and their allies. The message links Iran’s past resistance, asserts strategic gains such as Hormuz Strait control, and promises to push back against economic, cognitive, and media pressures.Energy
04Diplomacy & International RelationsFULL NEWSTajik Ambassador: Dushanbe Does Not Back Sanctions Against IranThe Tajik ambassador to Iran says Dushanbe does not back sanctions on Iran, arguing they harm all and violate international norms. He highlights deep Iran-Tajikistan ties, rising trade, uninterrupted high-level dialogue, cultural links, and cooperation against shared threats, while noting Afghanistan-related cooperation and some political differences with Afghan authorities. Reported by IRNA.Diplomacy & International Relations
05Defense & SecurityFULL NEWSAs regional tensions escalate, Israel raises its military readiness levelIRNA reports that Israel has raised its military readiness amid escalating regional tensions, citing WalaniNews as reporting security sources. The piece notes increased air force and air defense readiness, updated threat models, and potential moves toward a Saudi-led regional coalition with U.S. backing, with troop deployments across multiple fronts including near Gaza.Defense & SecurityLong-form reporting, investigations and essays for stories that need more than a headline.
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IranLONG ARTICLEUS Security Alerts in West Asia Heighten Alarm as Regional Tensions RiseU.S. embassies across West Asia issued urgent security alerts warning American citizens to stay vigilant as regional tensions rise, with notices mentioning possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. Oman, Israel, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Baghdad reported advisories, while Italian authorities separately cautioned travelers about military facilities and travel in Saudi Arabia. Observers cited by Iraqi media linked these warnings to potential Saudi-Yemeni escalation, underscoring the volatility of the region and the need for preparedness.
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02LONG ARTICLEArmenian Ambassador Stresses Expanded Rail and Trade Ties Between Tehran and YerevanArmenia’s ambassador to Iran emphasized expanding rail and trade cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan, highlighting Iran’s rail network as a regional gateway. During a meeting with Iran’s Railways chief, both sides stressed closer cooperation and the potential rail link via the Syunik region as a key component of the North-South corridor. Tehran and Yerevan are pursuing steps to operationalize the route, which could diversify transit routes and improve access to southern waters and Europe.
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03LONG ARTICLEPalestinian supporters protest Scotland hosting Ireland-Israel football matches, urging cancellationsPalestinian supporters protested outside Celtic Park in Glasgow against Ireland’s scheduled European Nations League matches with Israel, calling for cancellations as part of the Stop the Game campaign. The protest featured symbolic imagery and demanded pressure on Ireland’s federation to block matches with Israel, highlighting the broader debate on whether sports should be insulated from political issues. The reports identify two upcoming fixtures—Sept. 27 in Debrecen, Hungary, and Oct. 4 in Bačka Topola, Serbia—though the events’ outcomes remain uncertain and subject to verification.
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04LONG ARTICLETurkey arrests 201 suspects in international fraud network tied to Israeli regimeTurkish authorities detained 201 suspects in an operation against an international fraud network linked to the Israeli regime, involved in forex and cryptocurrency scams run through call centers. Reports indicate suspects from multiple countries, including 9 Israelis and 11 Pakistanis, with four Istanbul investigations continuing. The network allegedly targeted Europe, the Far East, and Africa, with reported transactions totaling about 13 billion Turkish Lira over two years (roughly $266 million).
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