Trump at UN: Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons, noting that its enrichment capabilities were destroyed during the 12-day conflict in June.


Trump at UN: Iran Should Not Possess Nuclear Weapons, Iran Responds 

The United States has imposed strict limits on the Iranian delegation attending the U.N. General Assembly in New York, curbing their movement and banning access to wholesale stores and luxury goods.
Tommy Pigott, deputy spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, said in a statement that the move aims to "maximize pressure" on Iran’s clerical establishment, accusing it of allowing authorities to enjoy luxury shopping abroad while ordinary Iranians face "poverty, failing infrastructure, and shortages of water and electricity."


US to Iranian Officials Attending UN: No Shopping Sprees in New York 

UN: During the United Nations General Assembly session, the US has restricted Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco stores across America. The move comes amid heightened tensions and diplomatic measures targeting Iran’s representatives in the country.

UN: Iranian Diplomats Restricted from Shopping at Costco Amid UN Session

Iran: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has cautioned that any move by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to reimpose international sanctions could “effectively suspend” its collaboration with the UN nuclear watchdog. The warning came Saturday, following the UN Security Council’s failure to pass a resolution permanently lifting sanctions on Iran.


Iran Warns of Suspending IAEA Cooperation if UN Sanctions Reimposed 


The United Nations Security Council has voted not to permanently lift economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, delivering a major economic blow that Tehran claims is “politically biased”.


UN Security Council Rejects Resolution To Extend Iran Sanctions Relief

At least 11 people were killed in two separate bomb blasts in the Balochistan province of Pakistan on Friday (September 19), AFP reported, citing officials. The first incident took place on September 18 when an explosion-laden car drove into a convoy of paramilitary soldiers in the province’s Dasht town near the border with Iran.


Balochistan Blast: Twin Blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan Province Kill 11 People

At least 11 people were killed in two separate bomb blasts in the Balochistan province of Pakistan on Friday (September 19), AFP reported, citing officials. The first incident took place on September 18 when an explosion-laden car drove into a convoy of paramilitary soldiers in the province’s Dasht town near the border with Iran.

Twin Blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan Province Kill 11 People

The United Nations Security Council has voted not to permanently lift economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, delivering a major economic blow that Tehran claims is “politically biased”.


BREAKING: UNSC Votes to Reinstate Sanctions on Iran’s Nuclear Program

The US revoked the sanctions exemption for Chabahar port development on Thursday. The decision comes as the US aims to isolate Iran, especially over its support for terrorism and regional proxies. Watch the video to know more on this!


Trump administration withdraws sanctions waiver to Chabahar port 

How India will be affected by Trump’s withdrawal of sanctions waiver on Iran’s Chabahar port

A newly revealed Pentagon file discloses the cost of Operation Midnight Hammer, with the U.S. reportedly spending $500 million on missiles to support Israel’s defense.


Pentagon reveals $500m Midnight Hammer: thaad used to hit Iran, defend Israel

USA: Pentagon documents reveal cost of Operation Midnight Hammer

The US Revoked the sanctions exemption for Chabahar port development on Thursday. The decision comes as the US Aims to isolate Iran, especially over its support for terrorism and regional proxies. Watch the video to know more on this!


India-Iran Chabahar port deal: US ends sanctions waiver for Chabahar port, setback for India?

 The US Revoked the sanctions exemption for Chabahar port development on Thursday. The decision comes as the US Aims to isolate Iran, especially over its support for terrorism and regional proxies. Watch the video to know more on this!

India-Iran Chabahar Port Deal: Will US Decision On Chabahar Port Hurt India?

Israel's Ministry of Defence announced the seizure of 187 crypto wallets worth $1.5 million. According to the Ministry's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF), these accounts are linked to officials of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It said that it was sure that these accounts are "used for the perpetration of a severe terror crime.” The IRGC is designated a terrorist organisation in the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel.These addresses have transmitted $1.5 billion in Tether's stablecoin USDT. Epileptic's Co-founder Tom Robinson has also said that they can not confirm if all of these wallets belong to the IRGC, and they only contain a fraction of the money that moved through them.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajesh-agrawal-india-us-trade-negotiator-profile-1758012761187">Rajesh Agrawal: Meet India's chief trade negotiator leading talks with US</a><h2>Previous IRGC crypto activity&nbsp;</h2>The Blockchain tracking firm Elliptic had been tracking the IRGC's crypto-related activity for years. In June 2025, Pro-Israel stole over $90 million from the Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex. Nobitex had been used by the sanctioned IRGC operatives to funnel money for an alleged terrorist operation.&nbsp;In December 2024, the US Treasury Department added wallets worth $332 million in USDT linked to Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad al-Jamal, who is accused of funnelling money to Houthi militant groups. Last Week, the US Justice Department seized $584,741 in USDTan Iranian national, Mohammad Abedini, who is allegedly responsible for the manufacture of navigation systems with the possibility of being used in the IRGC's military drone programme.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-foreign-companies-hyundai-lg-raid-1758006194353">Trump begs foreign companies to come back to US, as South Korea pushes to probe human rights violence in Hyundai raid</a><h2>What are the key issues?</h2>The issue is the attribution of ownership. It is not yet proven publicly that all 187 accounts are directly connected to the IRGC. Some may be intermediary wallets used by third parties. The Israel Defence Ministry accused them of using &nbsp;“for the perpetration of a severe terror crime as defined by the law”, but did not specify what sort of activity or the trail of the funnelled money to those activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-safran-7billion-amca-jet-engine-deal-400-units-1757692121886">India, Safran to develop 120 kN AMCA engine with $7 billion investment, 400 units planned</a>

Israel's Defence Ministry on Monday released a statement to announce the seizure of crypto wallets allegedly linked to the IRGC, and used that money for severe terror activity.

Israel's Ministry of Defence announced the seizure of 187 crypto wallets worth $1.5 million. According to the Ministry's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF), these accounts are linked to officials of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It said that it was sure that these accounts are "used for the perpetration of a severe terror crime.” The IRGC is designated a terrorist organisation in the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel. These addresses have transmitted $1.5 billion in Tether's stablecoin USDT. Epileptic's Co-founder Tom Robinson has also said that they can not confirm if all of these wallets belong to the IRGC, and they only contain a fraction of the money that moved through them. Also Read: Rajesh Agrawal: Meet India's chief trade negotiator leading talks with US Previous IRGC crypto activity The Blockchain tracking firm Elliptic had been tracking the IRGC's crypto-related activity for years. In June 2025, Pro-Israel stole over $90 million from the Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex. Nobitex had been used by the sanctioned IRGC operatives to funnel money for an alleged terrorist operation. In December 2024, the US Treasury Department added wallets worth $332 million in USDT linked to Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad al-Jamal, who is accused of funnelling money to Houthi militant groups. Last Week, the US Justice Department seized $584,741 in USDTan Iranian national, Mohammad Abedini, who is allegedly responsible for the manufacture of navigation systems with the possibility of being used in the IRGC's military drone programme. Also Read: Trump begs foreign companies to come back to US, as South Korea pushes to probe human rights violence in Hyundai raid What are the key issues? The issue is the attribution of ownership. It is not yet proven publicly that all 187 accounts are directly connected to the IRGC. Some may be intermediary wallets used by third parties. The Israel Defence Ministry accused them of using “for the perpetration of a severe terror crime as defined by the law”, but did not specify what sort of activity or the trail of the funnelled money to those activities. Also Read: India, Safran to develop 120 kN AMCA engine with $7 billion investment, 400 units planned

Israel's Defence Ministry on Monday released a statement to announce the seizure of crypto wallets allegedly linked to the IRGC, and used that money for severe terror activity.

Israel seizes crypto wallets linked to IRGC used for funnelling $1.5 billion

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a joint press conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed to maintain “maximum pressure” on Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. The statement follows the June war in which the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Netanyahu praised Trump’s decision to act militarily, calling it a message to the world. Iran says over 1,000 were killed in the 12-day conflict, while Israeli losses were also reported. Tensions in the region remain dangerously high.

Rubio tells Israel: U.S. Will maintain 'maximum pressure' on Iran after nuclear strikes

The Iranian Foreign Minister said that all of their enriched material is "under the rubble of bombed facilities," while he also assured that the IAEA is examining the sites.


Iran says enriched nuclear material ‘under rubble’ of facilities hit amid Israel war 

Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed a new agreement to restart cooperation, paving the way for the resumption of nuclear inspections. Watch the video to know more on this!

Iran & IAEA sign agreement to restart cooperation, deal to resume nuclear inspections

Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement Tuesday in Cairo to pave the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of relaunching inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.


Iran, IAEA sign agreement to resume nuclear inspections

Iran’s foreign minister warned Sunday that Britain, France and Germany had made a “grave miscalculation” by triggering the snapback mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Tehran, saying the move lacked legal basis and would further erode Europe’s global credibility. 



Iran Urges Europe to Reverse Sanctions, Araghchi Unveils Proposal for Lasting Nuclear Bargain

Iran’s foreign minister warned Sunday that Britain, France and Germany had made a “grave miscalculation” by triggering the snapback mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Tehran, saying the move lacked legal basis and would further erode Europe’s global credibility. 


Iranian FM calls on Europe to reverse 'big mistake' on sanctions 

UN Security Council permanent members China and Russia backed Iran in rejecting a move by European countries to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran loosened a decade ago under a nuclear agreement.


Russia & China shield Iran from European sanctions

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Iran’s President in Beijing, emphasizing China’s respect for Iran’s right to develop civil nuclear energy. The meeting highlights strengthening ties between the two countries amid ongoing global discussions on nuclear policies and regional stability.


Iran-China ties: Xi backs Iran's right to nuclear energy, urges dialogue over force 

President Xi Jinping met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the SCO Summit in Beijing, urging that dialogue, not force, is the only path to lasting peace. Xi emphasized the resilience of China–Iran relations and highlighted growing cooperation across trade, clean energy, investment, and cultural exchange. He reaffirmed China’s support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear rights, its commitment to global governance reforms, and its role as a mediator toward Middle East peace.

Xi: 'Dialogue, not force, paves the way to lasting peace' | Iran meets China

Former Israeli Defense Chief: “Former Israeli Defense Minister has sparked controversy by saying that Israel must eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the event of another war.


Former Israeli Defense Chief: Khamenei Must Be Taken Out in Next Iran War

The U.S. has imposed steep duties on India and Brazil, raising trade tensions. Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced what he calls “discriminatory” sanctions targeting BRICS nations, escalating the global economic standoff.

Trump's tariffs push BRICS nations to unite against US

SCO Summit 2025: China welcomed world leaders as they arrived for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit Sunday in Tianjin. The two-day gathering will bring together leaders from more than 20 nations, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus, with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or "dialogue partners".


SCO summit 2025: Modi meets leaders of Tajikistan, Belarus, Nepal, Egypt

SCO summit 2025: Tianjin talks signals cautious thaw in India-China relations

SCO Summit 2025: China welcomed world leaders as they arrived for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit Sunday in Tianjin. The two-day gathering will bring together leaders from more than 20 nations, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus, with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or "dialogue partners".

SCO summit 2025: Xi accepts India's invite to 2026 BRICS summit 

SCO summit 2025: President Xi Jinping hosts reception for SCO leaders in Tianjin

SCO Summit 2025 | Xi to Modi: Dragon and Elephant must dance

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