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27.02.2026 11:40 On Wednesday, February 25, the Russian Federation launched new airstrikes on the Ukrainian ports on the Danube.

27.02.2026 11:40 Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, highlighting a clear pattern of escalation during active diplomacy. He highlights the severe humanitarian toll, rejects Russian attempts to shift blame, and reaffirms the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its pursuit of a just and lasting peace.

27.02.2026 11:40 President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated Iran's opposition to nuclear weapons, saying the policy is rooted in "theological" beliefs and a religious decree issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei banning nuclear arms.

27.02.2026 11:40 Iran's leadership has no plans to obtain nuclear weapons, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday, commenting on the US's remark on the absence of the relevant promise.

27.02.2026 11:40 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Iranian and US delegations have made "good progress" in the third round of indirect negotiations held in the Swiss city of Geneva.

27.02.2026 11:40 Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US are continuing seriously in Geneva, Switzerland.

27.02.2026 11:40 Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi, says that creative and positive ideas were exchanged between the Iranian and US delegations in Geneva.

27.02.2026 11:40 Representatives from Iran and the United States have begun the third round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.

27.02.2026 11:40 Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran will be held next week in Vienna after what Oman's foreign minister described as significant progress in the latest round of negotiations, he said on Thursday.

27.02.2026 11:40 The Iranian delegation to the third round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States has reportedly put forward a proposal that would eliminate all of Washington's pretexts regarding Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

27.02.2026 11:40 President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump regarding casualty figures from recent unrest in Iran, saying that any doubts about Tehran's official data must be supported by evidence.

27.02.2026 11:40 Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces, has rejected the recent statements of US President Donald Trump as "baseless, boastful, and delusional" and warned of severe consequences for any aggression against Iran.

27.02.2026 11:40 Iranian military commanders have slammed the enemies for waging psychological and cognitive warfare to destabilize the country, targeting national security, public morale, and economic stability.

27.02.2026 11:40 China is closely following the development of the situation in Iran. China consistently advocates for resolving issues through political and diplomatic means, and opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, said Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning at Thursday's press briefing, in response to a question that if the US launches an attack on Iran, will China support Iran alongside Russia?

27.02.2026 11:40 Russia has accused Western powers of pursuing policies towards the Islamic Republic of Iran with aim of exploiting the country's resources, especially its oil fields, as they did in the past.