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Leader: Trump lied about using power for peace
May 17, 2025 16:23Pars Today – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated on Saturday that some of the remarks made during the US president's recent visit to the region were not even worth responding to. However, he emphasized that one or two statements warranted attention. Referring specifically to Donald Trump’s comment that he wanted to “use power for peace,” the Leader said: “He lied.”
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Iraqi PM: We welcome Iran–US indirect talks
May 17, 2025 16:22Pars Today – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani expressed support for indirect negotiations between Iran and the US during the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad on Saturday.
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Kamalvandi: 'Tehran Dialogue Forum' aims to elevate region’s role in global order
May 17, 2025 16:20Pars Today –The Deputy for International Affairs at Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Behrouz Kamalvandi on Saturday emphasized the importance of the 'Tehran Dialogue Forum' in raising the Persian Gulf region’s profile in the international system.
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Politico: US officials sending mixed signals on Iran talks
May 17, 2025 16:20Pars Today – On Saturday, Politico reported on contradictions in the US position regarding nuclear negotiations with Iran. Citing informed sources, the publication said that while officials publicly claim any new agreement would prohibit Iran from enriching uranium, privately they are mainly focused on reaching a deal.
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Israeli war minister claims responsibility for Haniyeh assassination in Tehran
May 17, 2025 16:19Pars Today – Israel’s war minister has officially claimed responsibility for the assassination of the former Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
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Iran's FM meets Armenian national security chief in Tehran
May 17, 2025 16:18Pars Today –Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and conferred in Tehran on Saturday morning with Secretary of Armenia’s National Security Council, Armen Grigoryan.
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US credit rating downgraded after 108 years
May 17, 2025 16:17Pars Today – On Saturday, the credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded the United States' credit rating for the first time in over a century, citing growing concerns about Washington’s ability to repay its debts.
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Iran, Tajikistan call for greater regional cooperation on Afghanistan
May 17, 2025 16:16Pars Today – On Saturday, the foreign ministers of Iran and Tajikistan met to discuss recent regional and global developments, stressing the importance of greater regional cooperation on Afghanistan.
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Death toll rises from Israeli regime's attack on Yemen
May 17, 2025 16:16Pars Today – News sources on Saturday reported an increase in the number of casualties from the recent airstrike by the Zionist regime on two Yemeni ports.
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Iran's president: We are negotiating, but fear no threats
May 17, 2025 14:12Pars Today –Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized on Saturday that while Iran is engaged in negotiations, it fears no threats.