Date: August, 23, 2025
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AfD Leader Says Deployment of German Troops to Ukraine Would Be 'Fatal Mistake'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Alice Weidel, stated that the deployment of German troops to Ukraine would be a "fatal mistake" and would lead to an escalation with Russia.
Iranians Are Not People Who Surrender: Larijani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said that after adversaries realized that they could not subdue Iran through war and that “Iranians are not a people who surrender,” the conditions are now set for meaningful negotiations.
UNSC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Nord Streams on August 26 at Russia’s Request: Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on the sabotage on the Nord Streams gas pipelines next Tuesday at Russia’s request, Dmitry Polyansky, the country’s Acting Permanent Representative to the global body, announced.
Iran Warns Enemies about Unused Military Capability
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that Iran possesses a previously unused instrument, advising adversaries not to miscalculate or provoke a response.
Maduro Slams US Warships' Move as 'Regime Change' Bid
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has hit out at the US deployment of three warships off the coast of Venezuela as what Washington calls part of “efforts to curb drug trafficking”, describing the operation as an "illegal" attempt at regime change.
Iran, Russia Stress Scheduled Expiration of UNSCR 2231
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia emphasized that the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 must expire as scheduled, criticized European attempts to extend it, and highlighted the shared positions of Tehran and Moscow on nuclear diplomacy.
Canada Removes Tariffs on US Goods Compliant with Free Trade Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Canada will remove all tariffs on US goods that are compliant with the existing North American free trade agreement, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday, matching exemptions affirmed earlier this month by Washington.
Umrah Pilgrims Leave Iran for Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The first group of Iranian pilgrims left Tehran for Saudi Arabia on August 22 for Umrah (minor Hajj) pilgrimage.
Hegseth Fires Head of Defense Intelligence Agency
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday fired Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, the head of the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, according to White House and Pentagon officials, another in a raft of senior officers who have been removed under Hegseth’s watch.
Iran Warns EU3 about Fallout of Invoking Snapback Mechanism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the European troika that any move to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal would lack legal and moral grounds and carry serious consequences.
US Judge Blocks Trump from Cutting Funding from 34 Cities, Counties over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US judge ruled late Friday the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts.
Major Disruptions Hit Israeli Regime’s Rail Network
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime’s railroad officials announced that train services on several major routes will be suspended for the coming weeks.
Seoul Says Fired Warning Shots After North Korean Troops Crossed Border
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers that briefly crossed the heavily fortified border earlier this week, Seoul said Saturday after Pyongyang accused it of risking “uncontrollable” tensions.
Trump Turns $11.1 Billion in US Government Funds into A 10 Percent Stake in Downtrodden Intel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the US government has secured a 10 percent stake in struggling Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in a deal that was completed just a couple weeks after he was depicting the company’s CEO as a conflicted leader unfit for the job.
Persepolis, Serdar Dursun Part Company
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian football club Persepolis and Turkish forward Serdar Dursun parted company.
Iran Beats Kazakhstan at 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated Kazakhstan 37-25 in the 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship on Friday.
