Unofficial sources say the European troika plans to trigger the reimposition of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran. Britain, France, and Germany (E3) are reportedly preparing to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal. According to Reuters, the European trio intends to formally begin the process of reimposing United Nations sanctions on Iran as early as Thursday, while leaving open the possibility of delaying actual enforcement for 30 days should Tehran offer new commitments regarding its nuclear program. Diplomats involved in the Geneva talks acknowledged that Tuesday’s meeting between Iran and the E3 produced no concrete outcomes. Iran has consistently rejected snapback as illegitimate. The mechanism was ...

A regional summit of governors from four Caspian Sea nations will be hosted in Gilan Province, announced Governor Hadi Haghshenas. According to Baran Press, the summit is being organized in coordination with Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will include the participation of governors from Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. Haghshenas emphasized the importance of the gathering, stating, "This meeting is a significant opportunity to develop infrastructure, share experiences, and enhance economic, cultural, and environmental relations among Caspian Sea nations." The event is expected to contribute to broader regional integration and foster collaborative efforts on shared challenges and opportunities in the Caspian ...

The Islamic Republic of Iran Army is set to host a hybrid maritime rescue operation in the Caspian Sea named CASAREX2025. The exercise will run for three days, starting Monday. Baran Press: Naval vessels from the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy and the Russian Federation Navy are scheduled to participate in the drills. The event will be held under the slogan “Together for a Safe and Secure Caspian Sea.” Participating forces will include the naval branches of Iran’s Army, along with the Russian Federation Navy. Observers from other littoral states of the Caspian Sea will also be in attendance. The primary goal of the operation is to reinforce maritime safety and security while fostering greater cooperation among the naval forces of these ...