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A Night of Candles and Tears: Isfahan Mourns Sham-e Ghariban of Imam Hussein (AS)

As darkness descended upon Isfahan, thousands of mourners gathered beside the graves of the city's martyrs to commemorate Sham-e Ghariban, the night of sorrow following the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions in Karbala.
The Heartbeat of Muharram: Ashura Rituals in Iran

In Iran, Ashura arrives not merely as a date on the calendar, but as a season of the soul.
Tasu’a: The Legacy of Devotion and Courage Before Ashura

Tasu’a, observed on the ninth day of Muharram, holds a special place in the hearts of Shia Muslims as a day symbolizing unwavering loyalty, sacrifice, and steadfastness in the face of oppression. The occasion is closely associated with Hazrat Abbas ibn Ali, the devoted brother and standard-bearer of Imam Hussein (AS), whose courage and faithfulness during the events of Karbala have made him an enduring symbol of honor and resistance.

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Iran Rules Out IAEA Inspections of Damaged Nuclear Sites, Says FM Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has announced that there are no plans for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to visit Iran’s damaged peaceful nuclear facilities.
Iran-US Technical Talks Conclude with Agreement on Four Working Groups

Technical talks on implementing the Iran-US memorandum of understanding (MoU) have concluded with an agreement to establish four working groups, according to Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister and chief technical negotiator, Kazem Gharibabadi.
Iran-US Talks in Switzerland Focus on Technical Mechanisms for Implementing Preliminary Agreement

Key outcomes of the latest Iran-US talks in Switzerland centered on the establishment of three technical working groups covering nuclear issues, sanctions, and monitoring mechanisms, contingent upon the prior implementation of a ceasefire and the lifting of the naval blockade.
Qatar, Pakistan Announce Progress in Iran-US Talks at Switzerland Summit

Qatar and Pakistan have announced significant progress in ongoing diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States following the conclusion of the first round of high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland.
Iran, US, Pakistan, Qatar Hold Quadrilateral Talks in Switzerland on Islamabad MoU Implementation

A quadrilateral meeting involving Iran, the United States, Qatar, and Pakistan began on Sunday at the Bürgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland, focusing on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Qalibaf Reaffirms Commitment to Iran’s Martyrs

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, on Saturday at the head of a delegation tasked with pursuing the implementation of commitments contained in the Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently signed between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.
Iran Condemns French FM’s Remarks as “Height of Hypocrisy and Duplicity”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned recent remarks made by the French foreign minister regarding the Islamic Republic, describing them as an example of “hypocrisy and duplicity” in France’s political culture.
Iran Warns US Against Violating Ceasefire Commitments

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the United States will bear full responsibility for any violation of the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU), particularly its commitment to halt the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Iran Suspends Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees for 60 Days Under Islamabad MoU

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has announced that, according to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ships will pay no fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days.
Iran's Space Program Unstoppable Despite Threats, Pars-2 Launch Preparations Underway

Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology Sattar Hashemi has praised the continuity of space operations during the recent imposed war despite damage to some infrastructure, saying the resilience demonstrated by experts proved that Iranian space development cannot be halted by attacks on physical facilities.
Tehran Releases Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding Between Iran and US

Tehran has published the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States.
Iran slams international community’s ‘selective’ human rights approach at UNHRC

Iran has criticized what it described as the international community’s selective approach to human rights and accountability, saying the country has been treated as a respondent rather than a victim one year after the 2025 US-Israeli war of aggression.
President: Negotiators Adhere Fully to Leader’s Guidelines

President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf for their efforts, stressing that Iran’s negotiating team remains fully committed to the guidelines set by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Iran-US Talks to Begin Following MoU Signing in Switzerland

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the first round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will begin immediately after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Switzerland later this week.
Iran’s Top Security Body Confirms Finalization of Iran-US Memorandum to End War

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced on Monday night that Tehran and Washington have finalized the text of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the war, paving the way for an immediate and permanent halt to military operations and the termination of the US naval blockade against Iran.
Pakistan PM Claims Iran-US Peace Deal Reached, Signing Set for Friday

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that Iran and the United States have reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations.
Iran’s Unity in 12-Day War Forced Enemy to Seek Ceasefire: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the 12-day war launched by the Israeli regime in June 2025 demonstrated the unity and resilience of the Iranian nation and ultimately forced the enemy to accept a ceasefire.
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Most MoU Points Agreed, Iran in Final Consensus Stage; No Confirmation on Trump’s Signing Claim

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says relevant decision-making bodies are now meeting to reach final consensus on the draft MoU with the US, while declining to confirm Donald Trump’s claim that a signing could take place on Sunday or Monday.