Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi to maintain impartial and professional assessments of Iran’s nuclear program.

The United States has carried out a large wave of, what it has called, “retaliatory air and ground strikes against dozens of Daesh targets” in Syria, a move that has revived longstanding controversy over US-led military involvement in the Arab country and neighboring Iraq.

Iran’s foreign minister has reiterated the Islamic Republic’s readiness to engage in dialogue based on respect for the nation’s rights, while dismissing any approach based on unilateral pressure.

An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has sharply condemned Canada’s latest sanctions on Iranian officials, calling the move “baseless,” “meddlesome,” and devoid of legal or moral legitimacy.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced the United States for sanctioning International Criminal Court judges, saying that Washington is shielding those who have committed grave crimes.

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that Israel’s occupation of Syrian territory and acts of aggression against the Arab country endanger peace and security in West Asia.

Iran has cited the United States’ long history of hostility toward it, ranging from military aggression to sanctions and the misuse of its role as host of the United Nations, sharply condemning Washington’s hypocrisy in presenting itself as concerned for the Iranian people.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran had a “complete intelligence database” on Israeli targets during the June aggression, which enabled the Armed Forces to carry out precise retaliatory strikes.

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has said Washington could rethink its opposition to Ukraine’s NATO membership, if US President Donald Trump dies.

The EU wants to retain proceeds from frozen Russian assets by introducing a “Buy European” boost for its own defense industry as it arms Ukraine, and is moving to lock in strict procurement rules for a potential loan for Kiev, Bloomberg has reported.

China has condemned the US decision to approve a record $11.1 billion weapons sale to Taiwan on Thursday, urging Washington to “immediately stop” arming the island.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Brigadier General Alireza Elhami and Brigadier General Bahman Behmard as the new commanders of the Iranian Air Defense and Air Force, respectively.

A day after his trip to Russia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says "Closer collaboration between Moscow and Tehran will enable stronger action against unlawful Western sanctions, and promote regional stability etc."