In a joint statement released by the US Department of State on Thursday (local time), the governments said they are "united in opposition" to Iran's operations overseas, which reportedly include assassination plots, abductions, and coordinated harassment campaigns.
"Resisting such policies is a stand for a more powerful emerging non-Western-led multilateral world order and a stronger Global South," the Embassy added.
The US Department of State announced the sanctions on Wednesday, alleging the Indian firms knowingly engaged in "significant transactions" for the purchase and marketing of Iranian petroleum products, violating American sanctions on Iran.
The Iranian Embassy in India urged Indian media to avoid spreading "fake and fabricated news" about Iran and its leadership, calling for credible reporting. It emphasized respect for journalistic integrity and highlighted Iran's recent military actions while urging stronger bilateral ties be
Israeli leaders condemned French President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a reward for terrorism and a threat to Israel's security, according to The Jerusalem Post. They warned the move could empower Hamas and harm peace efforts.
Iran reaffirmed its right to enrich uranium ahead of a key meeting with European powers threatening new sanctions. The move follows recent Israel-US strikes and global criticism. Iran says talks with the US depend on trust-building, while denying any nuclear weapons intent, Al Jazeera report
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment programme despite major damage from US-Israeli strikes, calling it a matter of national pride. He added Iran is open to talks with the US and urged a negotiated solution, Al Jazeera reported.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been tapped for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, according to Variety.
The Israeli government approved on Sunday a proposal to establish a national steering team to coordinate the treatment of the extensive rubble waste created following Iranian missile strikes during Operation "Rising Lion."
Steven Jensen, who is the Assistant Director in charge of the Washington Field Office, said these officials were involved in Levinson's abduction in 2007 and in the cover-up that followed.