Stories from Tehran · Iran

Iran's response to an American diplomatic paper expresses seriousness, prompting calls for all countries to recognize a new reality in the Gulf region.

American intelligence concluded in a report that Iran's Supreme Leader plays a major role in the decision-making process with various parties in the country. This finding was mentioned in the context of discussions about potential temporary agreements and alleged internal divisions within Iran's leadership. The publication of the US intelligence report has raised questions regarding the extent of Washington's pressure on Tehran. Some Americans reportedly consider an Iranian oil strike more than stopping it. Investigations conducted with members of an organization revealed its connection to the Ministry of the Faqih in Iran.

Some Iranian officials are proposing that Iran should supervise American and Israeli navigation, as well as states considered hostile to Iran due to past attacks.

Iran's Statistics Center reported that the livelihood gap between deciles increased by over 61%, indicating a rise in the number of poor people and a deepening economic divide in Iranian society.

Negotiations involving Iran have continued directly or indirectly since the second day of what was described as 'American-Israeli aggression' on Iran. Analysts perceive a 'retreat' in Iran's initial negotiating position, contrasting with earlier stances.

A source stated that executions in Iran are considered illegal and brutal.

The European Union's representation is engaging with the office for the preservation of the rights of the Islamic Republic. Discussions focused on the actual stock of uranium allocated and the future of Iranian and international engagement regarding it. Approximately 11 tons of Iranian low-enriched uranium are part of a scenario proposed for an agreement, according to a source. This scenario references the 2015 agreement, where Russia received approximately 11 tons of low-enriched Iranian uranium. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the proposal for Iran's enriched uranium to be transferred to Russia remains on the table, calling it a 'good proposal.' Putin clarified that the US, Iran, and Israel initially agreed to export enriched uranium to Russia, but Washington later changed its mind.

Aziz, Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, stated that governments should not support efforts promoted by the United States.

A report detailed a connection with Safat Passarin and the promotion of the ideology of Wilayat al-Faqih.

Etemad newspaper reported that the Iranian government's limited ability to allocate subsidies for drug production and supply has led to a 30 to 300 percent increase in drug prices. The report also cited concerns about unopened import routes, raw material shortages, national currency depreciation, and depleted government foreign exchange reserves, which have worsened the economic situation, particularly for drugs. The economic situation in all economic sectors in Iran has worsened, with the drug situation being particularly affected. Prices for anti-inflammatory drugs have seen a sharp increase, with cortisone injections specifically tripling in cost.