Marco Rubio says Iran regime ‘weaker than ever’ as thousands killed in protest crackdown
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Iranian government is likely weaker than at any point in recent history, warning that protests could reig...
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi briefed Parliament on the first round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, held in Oman on Saturday. He stated that the next round of talks will take place in Europe.
He noted that Oman will continue to serve as a mediator in the Iran–U.S. talks, which were "limited to nuclear and sanctions-related issues."
According to Takht-e-Ravanchi, the U.S. side stated that it was serious about the negotiations and had no intention of pursuing war. Washington also expressed its readiness to address Iran’s concerns, showed willingness to invest in Iran, and reiterated its commitment to resolving the outstanding issues.
On the outcomes of the meeting in Oman, both the Iranians and the Americans described the negotiations as positive and constructive.
Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has announced that he will visit Tehran soon.
“Continued engagement and cooperation with the Agency are essential at a time when diplomatic solutions are urgently needed,” Grossi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. He also noted that he had received the credentials of Iran’s new Ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi.
Meanwhile, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated on Sunday that Grossi is expected to arrive in Tehran on Wednesday.
The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has climbed to 6,126, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
France’s National Assembly has approved a bill banning access to social media for children under 15, a move backed by President Emmanuel Macron and the government as part of efforts to protect teenagers’ mental and physical health.
Israel has recovered the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.
The S&P 500 edged to a record closing high on Tuesday, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains, as strong advances in technology stocks offset a sharp selloff in healthcare shares and a mixed batch of corporate earnings.
South Korea has said it will uphold its trade agreement with the U.S. despite President Donald Trump’s announcement of higher tariffs on South Korean goods.
China is supplying key industrial equipment that has enabled Russia to speed up production of its newest nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, an investigation by The Telegraph has found, heightening concerns in Europe over Moscow’s ability to threaten the West despite international sanctions.
Iranian citizens and businesses are continuing to feel the impact of a nationwide internet shutdown imposed amid a sweeping crackdown on anti-government protests, with access to the global web still largely cut off more than two weeks later.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Iranian government is likely weaker than at any point in recent history, warning that protests could reignite despite a violent crackdown that has killed thousands.
Severe storms have disrupted cargo flows across Europe, shutting terminals and slowing vessel movements for some of the world’s biggest carriers.
The Kremlin has reiterated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcome in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, stressing that any meeting must be fully prepared and aimed at achieving concrete results.
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