Israeli officials have portrayed the attack on Evin Prison as 'symbolic': an act to show support for Iranian liberation, yet this approach demonstrates the absurdity of believing that freedom can be delivered through bombs.
A top Iranian official warned Wednesday that European threats to reimpose sanctions could lead Iran to withdraw from an international pact that limits the spread of nuclear weapons, one of the last remaining safeguards against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Iran is experiencing its hottest week of the year, with temperatures exceeding 50C in some areas, alongside a severe water crisis due to five years of drought and lower rainfall.
Iran, France, Germany and the United Kingdom will hold nuclear talks in Istanbul following warnings by the three European countries that failure to resume negotiations would lead to international sanctions on Tehran.
The EU will initiate the reinstatement of UN sanctions on Iran if no progress on its nuclear programme is made by 29 August. France and partners aim to reapply embargos on arms, banks, and nuclear equipment, indicating the need for a tangible commitment from Iran.
A senior Israeli official indicated that Iranian stockpiles of enriched uranium remained intact after U.S. military strikes on key sites in Iran, notably Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.
This visit by Abbas Araghchi marks a significant step in Iran-Saudi relations following the recent intense conflict with Israel, indicating a continued effort for diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Israel's missile strikes against Evin Prison in Tehran on June 23 resulted in the deaths of 79 people, including various visitors and staff. Alongside them, about 100 trans inmates were held in a section that was completely destroyed, and authorities now declare them missing and presumed dead.