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Russian finance minister warns continued Strait of Hormuz crisis would disrupt global oil and gas access
May 13, 2026 08:10Pars Today — Russia’s finance minister has stressed that the continuation of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could deepen the global energy crisis and potentially push the world economy toward recession.
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Barcelona star raises Palestinian flag
May 13, 2026 07:27Pars Today — Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona star, raised the Palestinian flag during the team’s championship celebrations as a sign of support for the Palestinian people, creating one of the most controversial images of the event.
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EU tightens sanctions on Israeli settlers
May 12, 2026 09:45Pars Today – The European Union, after months of internal disagreements, has imposed sanctions on several key organizations supporting extremist and violent settlement activities by the Israeli regime in the West Bank, as well as on their leaders.
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Alan Eyre: Trump is misunderstanding Iran / War on Iran cost Americans an extra $37.5 billion
May 12, 2026 09:16Pars Today – A former U.S. State Department negotiator said that President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran has backed away from its statements is “either fabricated or based on misunderstanding.”
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Analysis – Iran’s advantage in media war against U.S.
May 12, 2026 09:06Pars Today – The Wall Street Journal has acknowledged in a report that Iran has gained the upper hand in the “war of narratives” with the U.S. government and the Israeli regime by producing a series of Lego-style videos and distributing them on social media platforms.
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Ulyanov: U.S. demand to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities contradicts NPT
May 12, 2026 07:19Pars Today – Russia’s ambassador and permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna said that the U.S. request for the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities is in contradiction with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
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Russian official: Transfer of enriched uranium is not possible without Iran’s consent
May 12, 2026 07:13Pars Today – The head of the Information Policy Committee of the Russian Federation Council, in response to excessive demands by the U.S. president, stressed that the transfer of enriched uranium under current conditions and without Iran’s agreement and cooperation is practically impossible.
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China: Beijing’s position on Iran is clear and consistent
May 12, 2026 06:45Pars Today – A spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, while condemning Washington’s “unilateral and illegal sanctions” against three Chinese companies over alleged cooperation with Iran, emphasized that these “unilateral and illegal” measures will not alter Beijing’s consistent position regarding Iran.
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FIFA welcomes Iran’s participation in 2026 FIFA World Cup
May 11, 2026 17:06Pars Today – The president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) welcomed the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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U.S. House member: Trump is Trapped by Iran / U.S. Senator: Washington is lying
May 10, 2026 06:11Pars Today – A senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives described a naval blockade against Iran as an act of war and said Donald Trump has become trapped by Tehran.