Turkey seeks to organize direct talks between the US and Iran in Ankara or Istanbul. The goal is to prevent a US military strike on Iran over the suppression of protests.
Iran is ready for talks with the United States but does not plan meetings until conditions are met. Turkey calls for a resumption of nuclear talks, fearing US aggression against Iran.
At least five thousand people have died in Iran during the suppression of protests. The most violent clashes took place in the northwest of the country.
US President Donald Trump has threatened the Iranian authorities with "actions" if peaceful protesters are killed, he wrote on the Truth Social social network. He added that Washington is ready for "actions."
In Iran, demonstrations caused by the deteriorating economic situation have spread to rural provinces, claiming the lives of at least seven people. These deaths may indicate increased measures by the Iranian authorities in response to the protests.
Several people died in clashes between police and protesters in western Iran on January 1. The protests began due to the fall of the rial and inflation.
In Iran, protesters attempted to break into a local government building, injuring three police officers and leading to the arrest of four individuals. Authorities declared December 31 a non-working day, closing schools and institutions to quell the unrest.
Iran has appointed a new head of the Central Bank, Abdolnaser Hemmati, who replaced Mohammad Reza Farzin. This happened amid the sharpest economic crisis in three years and protests over the record depreciation of the rial.
Protests in Iran are in their third day, sparked by a strike of shop owners over the record fall of the rial. The protests have spread to a number of cities, with police using tear gas.
In Iran, reservoirs are almost depleted, and the country is experiencing the most severe drought in decades. President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a possible evacuation of Tehran if there is no rain.
Iran's capital, Tehran, could run out of water supplies in two weeks due to a prolonged drought. Water inflow to dams has decreased by 43% compared to last year, and the Amir Kabir reservoir's reserves have shrunk to 14 million cubic meters.
Iran announced the termination of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which limited its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran's Foreign Ministry announced the termination of all provisions of the agreement, while emphasizing its commitment to diplomacy.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country can no longer withstand the resource burden, considering moving the capital to the south. This is due to water scarcity, reduced precipitation, and land subsidence.
UN sanctions against Iran are set to be reinstated on Saturday, after a resolution by Russia and China to postpone them failed. This decision by Western powers is likely to escalate tensions with Tehran.
The final round of negotiations between European countries and Iran on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly did not yield breakthrough results. The chances of avoiding sanctions are minimal, as Iran has not fulfilled the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced the suspension of cooperation with the IAEA. This decision was made after the UN Security Council did not lift sanctions against the country.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin during the SCO summit. The parties discussed strategic partnership, growing trade, and cooperation in energy and digitalization.
IAEA inspectors resumed work in Iran after evacuation, but there is no final agreement on cooperation. Tehran insists on the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.
Oleksandr Lukashenka stated his readiness to discuss any areas of cooperation with Iran, from food supplies to the military-technical sphere. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of friendly relations between the countries.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for the first time admitted failures in the security sphere during the war against Israel, emphasizing the need to analyze and correct them. This admission is rare for authoritarian Iran, where military personnel were killed and facilities attacked during the conflict.
Iran and the US have failed to agree on the time, date, and location for resuming talks on Tehran's nuclear program. Iran will not return to negotiations without confidence in their effectiveness, demanding guarantees against future attacks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi announced his intention to allow IAEA inspectors to work in the country after the end of hostilities with Israel. Tehran is ready to continue cooperation with the IAEA, but in a "new form", after attacks on nuclear facilities.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a leg injury during an Israeli airstrike on a meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in mid-June. This marks the first instance of a sitting president of the Islamic Republic being wounded by Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
The US called on Tehran to resume cooperation with the IAEA, which was suspended after attacks on nuclear facilities. US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce called Iran's decision unacceptable.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a law suspending cooperation with the IAEA. This decision could be a leverage in future negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
The Iranian parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the IAEA, with 222 deputies supporting the decision. This decision, which prohibits the entry of IAEA inspectors without security guarantees, still needs to be ratified by the Supreme National Security Council.
Donald Trump tried to arrange talks with Iran through the President of Turkey. However, the attempt failed because the supreme leader of Iran did not make contact.
Iran called the proposals of European countries at the Geneva talks on the nuclear program unrealistic, which could complicate reaching agreements. Tehran will analyze the proposals and provide answers in the next round, the date of which has not yet been determined.
North Korea is supplying Russia with weapons and soldiers, receiving modern technologies and resources in return. Iran, which provides drones, does not see mutual benefit, remaining vulnerable to attacks.
Macron has instructed EU partners to stop the conflict between Israel and Iran. He is concerned about escalation and civilian casualties, calling for an end to operations and a resumption of nuclear negotiations.
