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Iran: U.S. Must Compensate Before Nuclear Negotiations Resume

Iran says the U.S. must compensate for recent damages before any nuclear talks can resume. Tehran also refuses to stop uranium enrichment amid new American sanctions.


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Iran Says Next Round of U.S. Talks Likely in Istanbul, Reaffirms Enrichment Rights

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi said upcoming talks with the United States are expected to take place in Istanbul. He affirmed Iran’s continued uranium enrichment as a legitimate right during recent discussions with European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal.


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Gunmen Open Fire on Zahedan Court in Southeastern Iran, Leaving Several Dead

Gunmen attacked a court in Zahedan, southeastern Iran, killing 8 and injuring 13. The city lies in the restive Sistan and Baluchestan province.


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Iranian President: Ending Iran’s Nuclear Program Is a Fantasy

Iranian President Pizshkyan said eliminating Iran’s nuclear program is a fantasy, He warned Israel of further retaliation and called for balanced talks with the U.S.


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Iran Suspends Cooperation with IAEA Following Attacks on Nuclear Sites

Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA after US and Israeli attacks. President Pzeshkyan signed the law following its approval by parliament.


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Iran Rules Out Immediate Talks with U.S., Says Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out an immediate return to talks with the U.S., citing security concerns. He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to uranium enrichment and insisted diplomacy remains possible.


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Turkish Media: Imrali Delegation to Meet Erdogan Amid Hopes for Peace Process

The Imrali delegation is expected to meet President Erdogan next week. The meeting may revive the peace process and lead to disarmament steps by the PKK.


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About 1.5 Million Pilgrims Gather at ‘Arafah for Central Hajj Ritual

Nearly 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived at the Plain of ‘Arafah on June 5, 2025, to perform the most essential rite of Hajj. Saudi authorities advised pilgrims to remain in their tents between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to avoid extreme heat.


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Khamenei: We Will Not Give Up Uranium Enrichment

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to uranium enrichment, rejecting U.S. demands and emphasizing its strategic importance.


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Iran to Join Fifth Round of Talks in Rome

Iran has agreed to attend the fifth round of talks in Rome, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions. The talks follow mediation efforts by Oman amid tensions over U.S. demands.


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Ocalan: We Will Remove All Obstacles to Kurdish-Turkish Brotherhood

In a new message, imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan says efforts are underway to rebuild trust and remove barriers between Kurds and Turks.


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DMP Delegation Travels to Imrali to Visit Ocalan

A DMP delegation, including MP Pervin Buldan and lawyer Fayiq Özgür Erol, visited Ocalan in Imrali to discuss peace efforts and the PKK’s recent decision to dissolve. It is their fifth visit since April.


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Trump: Qatar to Invest $10 Billion in U.S. Military and Air Base

President Trump announced Qatar’s $10 billion investment in U.S. military infrastructure, including the Al Udeid Air Base. He also revealed plans for a new American missile defense system modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome.


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Trump and Syrian President Meet in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Syrian Peace and Sanctions

President Trump and Syria’s Ahmed al‑Sharaa held talks in Riyadh on Syrian peace and sanctions relief, joined remotely by President Erdoğan. Trump affirmed his intention to lift U.S. sanctions and normalize relations.


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Imprisoned Kurdish Leader Ocalan: PKK’s Dissolution a Historic Decision

Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan praised the PKK’s decision to dissolve itself, calling it a historic moment. He welcomed the outcomes of the 12th Congress, which marked the end of the group’s armed activities.


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AKP: Disarmament and Self-Dissolution of the PKK Is an Important Step

AKP spokesman Ömer Çelik said the PKK’s disarmament and self-dissolution marks a significant move toward a terror-free Turkey and should include all its branches.


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PKK Officially Ends Armed Struggle and Dissolves Itself

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has officially ended its armed struggle and dissolved itself after 48 years. The decision was made during its 12th congress, marking a historic shift toward democratic political engagement.


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Fourth Round of US-Iran Nuclear Talks to Be Held in Oman Today

The US and Iran will hold a fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman today. Iran criticized the process as unproductive, while the US warned this round may be the last if no progress is made.


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Iran Agrees to Fourth Round of Nuclear Talks with U.S. in Oman

Iran will hold a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Oman on Sunday. Foreign Minister Abbas Iraqchi also visited Saudi Arabia to discuss regional and international issues.


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