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 ...

Emam-Ali Habibi, the iconic Iranian wrestler and Olympic gold medalist, known as the "Tiger of Mazandaran," has died aged 94 after a lengthy illness. According to Baran Press, he died on Sunday morning at a hospital in Qaemshahr, Mazandaran Province, following a 53-day hospitalization due to respiratory and cardiac issues. Born in the village of Darzikola near Babol, Habibi began wrestling at a young age after moving to Qaemshahr. He rose to prominence in the 1950s, becoming the first Iranian and Muslim athlete to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1956 Melbourne Games. Known as the "Tiger of Mazandaran," he also secured multiple world championships and Asian titles throughout his illustrious career. After retiring from competitive wrestling, Habibi ...

Dr. Hadi Haqshenas, has underscored the strategic importance of the Astara Special Economic Port in fostering foreign trade and cargo transit. According to Baran Press, during a recent visit to Astara, Dr. Haqshenas reported progress on the overpass bridge project, the railway route, and the connection of 1,400 meters of track to the border. He stated that, based on agreements between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the core aspects of the project are slated to become operational by the end of the current year. Highlighting Astara's strategic position in the northwest of Iran and its border with the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Governor emphasized the county's significant economic potential, which he believes warrants dedicated ...