Stories from Tehran · Iran

Iranians celebrated a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.

Iranian military spokesman Zolfaghari stated that Iran intends to deactivate all US military bases located in the southern Persian Gulf "in the near future." He also declared Iran's aim to "build a New Order." This statement signals a potential escalation in regional tensions.

Iran plans to offer a $50 million bounty on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The bounty is for whoever can send them to hell, according to a report. Iran is reportedly preparing a bill to offer a bounty of €50 million targeting former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Idris Yeganeh, a young worker and political prisoner, is serving a three-year sentence in Tehran's Great Prison.

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been transferred from a hospital to her home in Tehran.

US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he canceled a planned US military strike against Iran. Former President Trump has canceled planned combat operations against Iran. He stated that the decision was influenced by persuasion from Gulf states. The decision followed requests from leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The ongoing conflict in Iran is the backdrop for these developments. The decision came after initial plans for the strike were reportedly approved. This decision was made following requests from Gulf countries amid heightened international tensions in the Middle East. The postponement was reported by Al Jazeera. The decision was made after diplomatic consultations with regional partners. This action follows previous considerations for an attack. Donald Trump stated that he would make a statement again, asserting that people agree with him.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that talks between Iran and the U.S. are continuing through Pakistani mediation. The context suggests these talks may relate to a 2026 ceasefire. Reports indicate that a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States is in its final draft stages, with Pakistan acting as a mediator. Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir is reportedly involved in facilitating the discussions. The potential agreement is being referred to as a Trump Tehran ceasefire.

The Iranian company Nobitex has publicly stated it switches addresses to make tracing and intercepting transfers more difficult. Nobitex has denied having direct Iranian government connections or assisting the state.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced the creation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority. This new body will manage the Strait of Hormuz.

Three teenagers in Iran have been sentenced to death following a trial described as accelerated and unfair. One of the teenagers was reportedly forced to confess under torture.