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  1. 22 Sept 2026, 13:59·

    Marco Rubio said he is ready to meet with Iranian officials on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

    The U.S. Secretary of State stated, "I don't think anything is planned at the moment, but we are certainly prepared for such a meeting, especially if the prospect leads to a positive outcome and ultimately achieves the main goal."

    Mr. Rubio indicated that by such a prospect, he means "Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."

    Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, has been in New York since Monday, and Masoud Pezeshkian has also traveled to the city to speak at the General Assembly.

    Donald Trump mentioned two days ago to Fox News that he is ready to meet with Masoud Pezeshkian.
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  2. 22 Sept 2026, 13:58·

    On Tuesday, September 31, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially announced its opposition to the "unilateral" sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines by Washington.

    Gao Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated at a press conference that Beijing considers such U.S. sanctions to be "illegal" and opposes their implementation.

    This stance comes a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Basset said on Monday that all Iranian airlines would be "grounded worldwide" starting September 23 (October 1).

    In an interview with CNBC, he said: "When Iranian planes land at an airport, you cannot provide them with fuel or airport services, and you cannot sell them tickets; otherwise, you will be excluded from the dollar system."
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  3. 22 Sept 2026, 13:57·

    The percentage of positive COVID-19 samples in Iran has risen for the fifth consecutive week, reaching 17%.

    According to the Center for Disease Control of the Ministry of Health regarding the week ending on September 18, this percentage was 8.9% in the same week last year. The percentage of positive COVID-19 samples had already surpassed the warning threshold the week before.

    The Ministry of Health emphasized the necessity of intensifying monitoring of acute respiratory infections.

    This warning comes amid growing concerns about the simultaneous spread of COVID-19 and influenza.

    On the other hand, the influenza vaccine has not yet been distributed in pharmacies in Iran, despite the approaching cold season. According to the Shargh newspaper, the Food and Drug Organization has reported securing shipments from China, Russia, and some European countries, but pharmacists say there is no news of distribution.
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  4. 22 Sept 2026, 06:22·

    The Prime Minister of Britain has stated that he has agreed to provide "defensive support and air refueling" to Saudi Arabia in response to Houthi attacks.

    Andy Burnham said on Monday, September 30, that this action comes following a request from Saudi Arabia for "military support."

    The British government has announced that the duration of this plan is "limited," and under it, the Royal Air Force will assist the Saudi Air Force in intercepting Houthi missiles and drones.

    To provide this support, Britain will send a "Voyager" refueling aircraft to the region in the coming days.
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  5. 22 Sept 2026, 01:49·

    Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, announced on Monday, with a photo from his meeting with Donald Trump in Aix, the Paris and Washington agreement for joint action on energy security and international crises. Macron wrote in this message: "Upon my arrival in New York, I met with Trump. We decided to work together to reduce tensions in energy markets by protecting critical infrastructure in the Middle East and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
    The French President also emphasized the developments in the Ukraine war, adding: "We will jointly exert our efforts to achieve a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure and civilian facilities in Ukraine. The civilian population must be protected, and we must begin serious negotiations as soon as possible regarding the conditions for peace between Russia and Ukraine."
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  6. 21 Sept 2026, 17:02·

    Two Iraqi government sources told AFP that Baghdad will halt flights of Iranian airlines following the announcement by the U.S. Treasury Secretary that sanctioned Iranian companies will be "shut down worldwide within two days."

    One Iraqi official stated, "Iraq will implement the ban on Iranian airlines starting from early Tuesday, in accordance with the U.S. Treasury Department's decision." Another government source confirmed these statements.
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  7. 21 Sept 2026, 16:50·

    CBS News reported on Monday, September 30, citing informed sources, that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, had considered an attack on Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen over the past weekend, but ultimately decided against military action late on Saturday.

    According to the report, Trump was initially inclined not to take action during meetings on Wednesday with national security advisors, but after a phone call from Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, he ordered the Pentagon to prepare for airstrikes. However, due to the White House's reluctance to expand the battlefield at this time, it was decided to refrain from U.S. military action for now.

    Reuters also reported that Trump spoke on Monday with Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council. In recent weeks, amid escalating conflicts, the Houthis have managed to seize significant strategic areas, particularly along the Red Sea coast from the Yemeni government.
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  8. 21 Sept 2026, 16:49·

    JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, said about the war in Iran: "Due to the fact that the Iranians are creating fear and terror in international shipping, energy prices have increased. We will, of course, try to counter these actions."

    Trump's deputy added: "When we took action to ensure that Iran would not have nuclear weapons, they responded by disrupting international shipping."

    Vance continued: "We will, of course, do everything we can to protect the free flow of trade. This is exactly what the United States Navy has been doing."

    Trump's Vice President stated: "We are still witnessing a significant volume of oil and gas passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the fact that the Iranians are constantly harassing ships every day."
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  9. 21 Sept 2026, 15:28·

    The aircraft that was shot down by the Islamic Republic of Iran's army near the Strait of Hormuz was an American decoy missile, the ADM-160, which was mistakenly thought to be the Orbiter drone. The U.S. is using the MALD missile to seek out the locations of Iranian defense systems.
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  10. 21 Sept 2026, 14:11·

    Scott Basset, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, announced on Monday, September 30, in an interview with CNBC that pressures on the Islamic Republic have reached their highest level, and starting from September 23 (October 1), all Iranian airlines worldwide will be grounded.

    Basset pointed out the new measures from the Treasury Department, including in the areas of aviation, maritime, cryptocurrencies, and gold, stating that under this decision, if Iranian planes land, the provision of fuel, airport services, and ticket sales to them will be prohibited, and any entity that violates these regulations will be removed from the U.S. dollar system.

    He also mentioned actions against financial supporters and regional and international "facilitators" of this regime, adding that three banks, including the second-largest bank in Egypt (Dubai branch), the thirtieth-largest bank in Turkey, and the second-largest bank in Russia, have been sanctioned and their activities will be halted due to the transfer of billions of dollars in favor of the Iranian government.

    The U.S. Treasury Secretary emphasized that his government is fully committed to closing the economic loopholes supporting Tehran.
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    The U.S. Treasury Secretary also stated that Chinese officials have been actively involved in discussions regarding the economic pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic. According to him, the U.S. has had positive negotiations with Chinese financial officials regarding compliance with sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
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  11. 21 Sept 2026, 14:11·

    France announced that in response to the Iranian government's action of closing a French language training center affiliated with its embassy in Tehran, it will summon the Iranian ambassador and take "appropriate measures."

    Pascal Confavreux, spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry, stated in a statement on Sunday, September 29, that "this new attack against France's cultural presence in Iran, following the assault on two French embassy staff members last July, is unjustifiable and unacceptable."

    The semi-official news agency Tasnim reported on Sunday, September 29, that Iranian officials shut down this French language training center based on a judicial order from the Tehran prosecutor's office.

    Iranian officials claim that this center had been operating for years without a permit and under the guise of foreign language education, despite repeated warnings to obtain a license.

    Relations between the two countries have been tense in recent years over Iran's nuclear program and the detention of several French citizens by the Islamic Republic.
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  12. 21 Sept 2026, 14:10·

    The news agency "Tasnim," affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has reported that the visit of "Mohsin Naqvi," the Interior Minister of Pakistan, to Tehran is not related to conveying messages or mediating between the Islamic Republic and the United States; a narrative that differs from the report by the "Al Jazeera" network regarding the purpose of this visit.

    Tasnim reported today, Tuesday, September 30, 1405, citing an informed source, that Mohsin Naqvi's trip to Iran is part of the bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad and has no connection to issues between the Islamic Republic and the United States.
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  13. 21 Sept 2026, 14:10·

    According to published reports, today, Monday, September 30, 1405, a tanker was targeted by an unknown projectile while entering the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two of its crew members.

    "Associated Press" reported, citing the British Army, that the tanker was hit while entering the Strait of Hormuz, and two crew members sustained minor injuries.
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  14. 21 Sept 2026, 14:09·

    Forwarded from channel 1004153323

    🔴A father and son who fell victim to serial killings.

    🔸Mr. Hamid Hajizadeh and his 9-year-old son Karun were brutally murdered with multiple knife wounds in their home in Goldasht, Kerman, at midnight on September 22, 1998. Mr. Hajizadeh was killed with 27 knife wounds, and his son Karun with 10 knife wounds.

    🔸The Hajizadeh family has been striving for the truth and accountability for the murderers of Hamid and Karun all these years; a case that, nearly three decades later, remains unanswered and without justice.

    🔸Read the complete story of Hamid Hajizadeh and Karun in the Memorial of Hope.

    https://www.iranrights.org/fa/memorial/story/-7014/hamid-hajizadeh-pur-hajizadeh
    https://www.iranrights.org/fa/memorial/story/-7010/karun-hajizadeh-pur-hajizadeh

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  15. 21 Sept 2026, 05:15·

    The Statistical Center of Iran announced on Sunday, September 29, that the economic growth rate for the first three months of the current year was negative 10.1 percent.

    According to the report from this center, which has been reflected in the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the country's gross domestic product during these three months was 21,795 billion rials, which is more than ten percent lower than the same period last year, when it was 24,255 billion rials.

    The significant decline in Iran's economic growth comes at a time when the inflation rate in the country has also sharply increased, reaching about 80 percent according to the latest announced statistics.

    On the other hand, the value of Iran's national currency continuously decreased in September, with the price of the US dollar setting new records. Additionally, senior government officials have reported severe restrictions on exports and imports and an energy deficit.
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  16. 20 Sept 2026, 22:02·

    Seyyed Mousa Shabiri Zanjani, one of the Shia sources of emulation, passed away on Sunday, September 30, in Qom. Fars News Agency reported that he had been hospitalized since Friday due to stomach bleeding and a respiratory condition.

    Shabiri Zanjani was born on March 1, 1928, and in 1994, after the death of Mohammad Ali Araki, he was introduced by the Society of Teachers of Qom Seminary as one of the seven sources of emulation approved by the government.
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  17. 20 Sept 2026, 14:30·

    Received video: September 20, 5:30 PM, Erbil, Iraq

    At the same time:
    Reuters, citing Iraqi security sources, reported that the air defense system intercepted and shot down a drone near Erbil International Airport in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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    Update:
    Counter-terrorism forces in the Kurdistan Region stated that the explosion heard near Erbil Airport was due to "military exercises and security activities" and posed "no danger."
    This airport hosts U.S.-led coalition forces in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
    Local Kurdish media reported that the U.S.-led coalition destroyed munitions in the area.
    A reporter from Agence France-Presse reported seeing gray smoke rising near the airport.
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  18. 20 Sept 2026, 14:02·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Sunday, September 29, in an interview with Fox News that he is making decisions regarding Iran and that "very big things" will happen concerning Iran in the near future.

    Trump stated that the current options on the table include "wiping out Iran," "letting it wither economically," or "reaching an agreement."

    The U.S. President also said, "My question is when and whether I am going to blow up all of Iran," adding, "They better shape up."

    Trump mentioned that he is also prepared to meet with Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly this week.

    He continued by saying that some Iranian officials are hiding, and it is difficult to find individuals capable of reaching an agreement.
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  19. 20 Sept 2026, 12:38·

    The Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya stated in a statement that it has obtained information indicating that the U.S., with the support of some regional countries, is preparing to resume attacks on Iran.

    The statement reads: "According to the received information, the U.S. has once again decided, with the green light from some regional countries, to resume actions against Iran in a joint meeting in one of the European countries."

    The Khatam Headquarters did not provide further details about the participants or the host European country. This high military authority warned regional countries that if they align with the U.S. attack, "they will all be considered partners in this wickedness, and they can no longer expect restraint or decency from the powerful armed forces of Iran."

    The Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya also warned the U.S. that in the event of an attack, "all of its bases and interests in the region will be targeted by continuous, effective, and painful attacks without any limitations or considerations."
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  20. 20 Sept 2026, 12:37·

    The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly has criticized movements that, by rejecting any form of interaction and diplomacy, are leading Iran towards "erosion and endless war." He simultaneously confirmed that Tehran has conveyed its conditions and messages to the United States through intermediaries.
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    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday, September 29, in his pre-speech remarks: "The transmission of messages and clarification of our conditions has been explicitly communicated to the other side through intermediaries... and as long as these conditions are not met, the legitimate rights of the Iranian people are not recognized, and the commitments of the Americans are not fulfilled, there will be no opening for a return to previous negotiation conditions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz."
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  21. 20 Sept 2026, 12:36·

    The branch of the Court of Appeals of Alborz Province has upheld a total prison sentence of 18 years for "Manouchehr Bakhtiari," the father of the activist Pouya Bakhtiari, one of the victims of the November 2019 protests.

    According to the issued verdict, Bakhtiari has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the charge of "forming and managing a group in cyberspace with the aim of disrupting national security," 5 years for "gathering and colluding to commit crimes against national security through cooperation with one of the opposition groups," 2 years for "spreading falsehoods with the intent to disturb public opinion," and 1 year for "propaganda against the regime."

    The confirmation of this sentence comes less than three weeks after the First Branch of the Revolutionary Court of Bandar Abbas sentenced Manouchehr Bakhtiari to an additional 10 years in a separate case. In the Bandar Abbas case, he faced charges including "propaganda against the regime," "inciting people to war and slaughter," and "sending videos to foreign virtual networks." This case was initiated based on a complaint from the prosecutor of Bandar Abbas.
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  22. 20 Sept 2026, 12:28·

    "Najmeh Amini," an accounting student and one of the detainees from the protests in December 2024, has announced in a voice message from Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad that the Revolutionary Court issued a death sentence for her on September 16.

    She has called on the United Nations, lawyers, civil activists, and human rights organizations to review her case and take action to ensure her right to a fair trial.

    Hengaw had previously reported that she was tried on charges of "assembly and collusion" and "insulting the sacred and the Imams."

    Najmeh Amini was arrested on January 31, 2025, during the nationwide protests in December, at Ferdowsi Mall in Mashhad. Amini, 23 years old, is an accounting student and a resident of Mashhad.
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  23. 19 Sept 2026, 20:11·

    Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic, wrote on the social media platform X on the evening of Saturday, September 28, that Iran has announced 7 conditions for the start of "any negotiations" to the U.S. government.

    In this message, Rezaei stated: "Tehran's message is clear and unambiguous; if Washington wants to escape the predicament it has created for itself and not get further trapped, it has no choice but to accept Iran's rights and conditions."

    Hours before the release of this message, Iranian state media reported, citing a conversation between Mohsen Rezaei and Al Jazeera, that communication between Tehran and Washington continues through Qatari and Pakistani intermediaries, and Tehran's conditions for returning to negotiations have been communicated to the White House.

    Rezaei, announcing that Tehran is awaiting Washington's response, mentioned that ending the war on all fronts, releasing Iran's frozen assets, and ending the maritime blockade are Iran's conditions for the U.S.
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  24. 19 Sept 2026, 19:24·

    Hakan Fidan, Turkey's Foreign Minister, stated that following the Houthi attacks, Saudi Arabia may have military needs in certain technical areas, and Turkey has no problem addressing these needs within the framework of the "Mecca Defense Coalition" alongside Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

    In an interview with Turkey's NTV network on Saturday, September 28, he mentioned that the attacks on Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity and sovereignty are serious, and Turkey stands with Saudi Arabia within the agreement among the three countries.

    He also noted that Saudi Arabia is reluctant to enter the war between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic, and dragging this country into the conflict is "unacceptable."

    In response to a question about the assessment of some Israeli and Iranian sources suggesting that the "Mecca Coalition" exists only on paper, he said: "We laugh at these statements. The Mecca Coalition will become a very influential mechanism that changes the equations."
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  25. 19 Sept 2026, 13:23·

    Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a video message addressed to participants at the "Global Dialogue Forum 2026" hosted by the Indonesian Foreign Policy Community on Saturday, September 28, criticized the interventionist approaches in the Middle East, emphasizing that decades of military presence and pressure have not only failed to contribute to stability but have also created an endless cycle of tension.

    Araghchi stated that the roots of regional crises must be sought in a bitter truth; years of foreign intervention, comprehensive military pressures, and successive conflicts have proven that military intervention does not create security, and that coercion and bullying never lead to peace.

    In the continuation of this video speech, Araghchi noted that in the current circumstances, war has become, instead of being the last resort, a common tool in international relations. This approach has resulted in nothing but the normalization of violence and the continuation of a pattern of ongoing conflict and confrontation in the region.
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  26. 19 Sept 2026, 13:21·

    The Tehran Prosecutor's Office announced that it has filed charges against the organizers and participants of the running competition held in Velayat Park and has opened a legal case. The prosecutor's office claims that "legal and religious standards were not observed" during this event.

    The 10-kilometer race took place early on Friday, September 27, with the participation of both women and men. The publication of images showing several female participants without hijabs turned the competition into a topic of discussion on social media.

    According to a report by the Fars News Agency, the organizers stated that the race was conducted with the permission of the Ministry of Interior and the Tehran Athletics Federation.

    The Tehran Athletics Federation mentioned that prior to the start of the competition, written commitments were obtained from participants to adhere to "hijab and Islamic decorum."

    Habib Sotoudehnejad, the director general of sports in Tehran province, told the Tasnim News Agency that the event was authorized by the Provincial Security Council and that legal and disciplinary actions would be taken against athletes deemed "at fault."
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  27. 19 Sept 2026, 13:20·

    The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey has revoked the operating license of the Iranian "Melli Bank" branch in Istanbul; a decision made following the suspension of flights by Mahan Air between Iran and Turkey and the intervention of the regulatory body in the management of another sanctioned bank.
    According to a statement published in the official newspaper of Turkey, the country's banking oversight board approved the revocation of the license for the "Turkey branch of Melli Bank located in Istanbul" on Friday, September 18, 1405 (Iranian calendar). This decision was published in the official newspaper of Turkey on Saturday, September 19.
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  28. 19 Sept 2026, 13:19·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, signed a bill on Friday, September 27, shortly after Congress approved it earlier this week, which authorizes the imposition of new sanctions to pressure Russia over the war in Ukraine.

    This law also extends sanctions related to Iran.
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  29. 19 Sept 2026, 13:19·

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic has announced the execution of "Hossein Pedaran" on charges of "espionage and intelligence collaboration in favor of Israel." According to reports from state media on Saturday, September 28, 1405, the death sentence for Pedaran was carried out after his appeal was rejected and confirmed by the Supreme Court. The exact location and time of the execution have not been disclosed.
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  30. 19 Sept 2026, 01:14·

    Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that grants the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs in Greenland, addressing numerous concerns of the United States. He stated that this agreement will not cost the U.S. anything.

    The Danish Prime Minister's office also announced that Greenland, Denmark, and the U.S. are expected to sign an agreement next week to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.

    Trump said, "From now on, no enemy of the U.S. can establish a base, have a military presence, or make sensitive investments in Greenland without our explicit written approval."

    U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also stated, "We will immediately begin the process of establishing a significant military presence in suitable parts of Greenland; there are many suitable areas for this purpose."

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