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Tehran holds upper hand in Geneva talks; sanctions relief at nuclear discussions core
Feb 17, 2026 03:22Pars Today – Ahead of the new round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, Tehran has entered the negotiations with a clear agenda: lifting sanctions, preserving its enrichment rights, and relying on strategic patience. By controlling both the timing and framework of the talks, Iran has positioned the U.S. side to choose between a balanced agreement or continued deadlock.
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News | Rear Admiral Tangsiri: Iran maintains full intelligence coverage in Strait of Hormuz / UN criticizes new Israeli cabinet resolution
Feb 17, 2026 02:39Pars Today – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, stated that Iran maintains 24-hour, comprehensive intelligence oversight in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran: Negotiations remain on agenda but all options from missiles to Strait of Hormuz on table
Feb 17, 2026 02:08Pars Today – As tensions between Iran and the United States intensify, Tehran has stressed that while negotiations are ongoing, all options remain on the table.
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Iran’s vegetable and crop production reaches Record 26.2 million tons
Feb 17, 2026 01:37Pars Today – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture Jihad reported growth in production despite a reduction in cultivated area.
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Increased Russian share in Iranian oil and $25 billion nuclear deal
Feb 16, 2026 05:35Pars Today – The 19th Iran–Russia Joint Commission opened, focusing on expanding cooperation in energy, nuclear, and trade sectors.
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News headlines | From al-Quds to Geneva: Key developments in Iran, world at glance
Feb 16, 2026 05:02Pars Today – A brief look at the most important news from Iran and around the world:
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Iranian media | Afghan expert: U.S. bases within Tehran’s range / Putin’s Aide praises Iran’s technological achievements
Feb 16, 2026 04:49Pars Today – An Afghan analyst, commenting on speculation about a possible U.S. attack on Iran, emphasized that Iran has consistently warned that in the event of any aggression, it would block the Strait of Hormuz.
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Zabiullah Mujahid: Afghanistan will stand with Iran if U.S. attacks; Tehran–Kabul relations at best
Feb 16, 2026 03:32Pars Today – The spokesperson for the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahid, emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran is a brotherly country to Afghanistan, and that the two nations share a common language, culture, and many values.
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Larijani: Iran does not seek war but will not yield to threats
Feb 16, 2026 02:51Pars Today – In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ali Larijani discussed Iran’s positions on nuclear negotiations, regional developments, and the state of the Resistance Axis, emphasizing that Tehran does not seek war, but is simultaneously pursuing fair negotiations and strengthening deterrence.
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Takht-Ravanchi: Path to agreement runs through Washington / Warning on consequences any military conflict consequences
Feb 16, 2026 01:59Pars Today – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs emphasized that the Islamic Republic is ready to reach an agreement if sanctions are lifted, warning that in the event of any military action against Iran, those who initiate it would suffer more than others.