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China urges US to lift
sanctions on Iran,
& implement the
Islamabad MoU
July 1st, 3:48pm
(PressTV)
China has called on the United States to lift its unilateral
sanctions on Iran and fully implement the recently
signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday,
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, said China
supports continued dialogue between Tehran & Washington
and believes US sanctions on Iran should be removed
without delay.
“We have always believed... that unilateral sanctions
on Iran should be lifted at an early date,” Guo said.
Beijing, he said, hopes that Washington and Tehran “will
jointly implement the memorandum of understanding...
and advance the negotiations --- to promote a
comprehensive political solution to the
situation in Iran as soon as possible."
The 14-article MoU, which ended the joint US-Israeli war
against Iran, also provides for the release of Iran’s
frozen assets and the lifting of restrictions on
its oil trade.
Under the agreement, both sides adopted a 60-day roadmap
aimed at reaching a final settlement in high-level talks
in Switzerland, on June 22nd. The negotiations also
established a High-Level Committee to oversee
implementation, supported by specialized
working groups on nuclear issues
and sanctions relief.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has declared that Tehran
will monitor the US’ compliance with the war-termination
memorandum of understanding (MoU) --- “moment
-by-moment.”
Meanwhile, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi
arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Wednesday as the head
of a delegation to discuss implementation of the agreement
and address challenges hindering its full execution.
The US Department of the Treasury issued a temporary 60-day
general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale
of Iranian crude, petroleum products, and petrochemicals
through August 21st, with the waiver notification
explicitly allowing payments to be processed
in dollar-denominated funds.
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US-Israeli attacks --- damaged
44 Iranian scientific centres,
causing nearly $2 billion
in losses
July 1st, 3:11pm
(PressTV)
The recent US-Israeli attacks damaged 44 scientific and higher
education centres across Iran, causing more than 33 trillion
tomans (about $1.9 billion) in material losses, according
to a senior official at Iran's Ministry of Science.
Afshin Safahan, head of the ministry's Legal Affairs, Bills and
Parliamentary Affairs Centre, said they have completed the
documentation process for the damage inflicted on the
universities and research institutions during the
recent war on Iran and submitted the final
report to the government.
"Yesterday, we completed the documentation process -- and
submitted the final report to the government. Based on this
report, 44 scientific and academic centres across the
country were damaged, and the estimated material
losses exceed 33 trillion tomans," he was quoted
as saying by Mehr News Agency.
Safahan said documenting the damage, was one
of the ministry's primary responsibilities during
the aggression.
Specialized teams were formed at the outset, while
prominent legal experts from both inside and
outside Iran were invited to contribute to
the documentation process,
he explained.
According to him, the affected institutions were
instructed to compile photographs, documents
and other evidence..... under a
standardized framework.
"The records were then verified, in cooperation
with the Judiciary, attorneys and members of
the Centre for Legal Advisors to ensure their
legal validity," he highlighted.
He stressed: that the estimated 33 trillion tomans
in losses covers only material damage and does
not include psychological, emotional or other
consequences resulting from the attacks.
Safahan added that the ministry also held meetings
with members of parliament, including the
Education, Research and Technology
Commission --- and the National
Security Commission, to brief
lawmakers on its response
& strengthen cooperation
in the attacks' aftermath.
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Qalibaf hails Iran’s World Cup team
performance amid US restrictions
July 1st, 2:22pm
(PressTV)
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has
praised the performance of Iran’s national football team
at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, commending the players
for their efforts despite the restrictions imposed by
the tournament's co-host, the United States.
Qalibaf made the remarks in a message issued on
Wednesday as the national team returned to Iran
following its World Cup campaign.
He praised the players' "courage" and patriotism, saying
they "defended the name of Iran on the grand stage of
the World Cup, carried our country's national anthem
to the ears of the world, and displayed the proud
flag of Iran."
Qalibaf also noted that the team competed while mourning
Imam Hussein (AS) and observing the rituals of Muharram,
as well as grieving the martyrdom of the leader of the
Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayeed Ali Khamenei
and fellow compatriots who were assassinated
during the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.
“In a situation where you were under all-out pressure, you
fought with all your might and demonstrated the will,
empathy, and commendable Iranian spirit,”
Qalibaf said.
He appreciated the “valuable efforts” of the Iranian players,
the technical staff, and all those involved in the national
team, saying “Return home with pride.”
Iran remained unbeaten in the group stage of the 2026
FIFA World Cup but failed to collect enough points to
advance to the knockout rounds.
The team captain Mehdi Taremi described the tournament
as "a disaster World Cup" because of the restrictions
imposed by the United States, saying FIFA failed
to address the team's difficulties.
"I mean, FIFA, they have to solve every problem here.... but
unfortunately they could not solve it since the beginning,"
Taremi told a news conference on Friday, after Iran's
draw against Egypt.
He said the team had been left without essential support staff.
"We did not have our logistics people here. We always
complained about these things.. but no one helped.
No one," he said.
His remarks came after the US administration denied visas
to key members of Iran's support staff and imposed
severe travel restrictions on the team.
Under the restrictions, Iran was required to return to its base
in Tijuana, Mexico, immediately after each match, after its
original base camp in Arizona was ''relocated''.
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Hezbollah MP: US-sponsored
Lebanon-Israel framework
agreement 'null and void'
July 1st, 2:15pm
(PressTV)
A Lebanese legislator from Hezbollah's political wing
has sharply criticized the US-sponsored framework
agreement between the Beirut government and
the Tel Aviv regime, describing the deal as
"null and void".
Ibrahim al-Moussawi, a member of the Loyalty to the
Resistance Bloc, stated on Wednesday that "in the
face of the immense sacrifices, steadfastness,
loyalty, selflessness, morality, courage and
valour offered by our fighters and martyrs
... we find in the Lebanese authorities
a bottomless depth of depravity
and baseness."
The lawmaker lamented that the Lebanese authorities
have "offered themselves cheaply and for nothing,
submitting to American dictates and serving
the Zionist project."
"This came after a regional equation imposed by the
Islamic Republic of Iran, which serves Lebanon's
interests - in terms of a ceasefire and the
withdrawal of the Israeli enemy,"
Moussawi added.
"The framework agreement is an agreement of humiliation,
shame, subservience and surrender. It is null and void,
worthless ---- because it was born illegitimate.
It violates the law, the constitution, and
the National Pact," he said.
On Friday, a US-sponsored framework agreement was signed
by Beirut and Tel Aviv, which is intended to enable a gradual
Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and to diminish
hostilities along the border.
According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, since March 2nd,
Israel has been engaged in a military offensive in Lebanon
that has resulted in the deaths of over 4,240 individuals,
injured more than 12,190 others, and displaced more
than 1 million people.