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Iran urges UNESCO for protection of cultural heritage

Jun 20, 2025, 12:09 GMT+1

Iran has formally requested UNESCO’s urgent intervention to safeguard its cultural and natural heritage from military threats linked to Israeli attacks.

In an official letter to UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, Iran highlighted its stewardship of over 40,000 nationally registered sites and 28 World Heritage nominations, including 54 historic caravanserais, the national railway, Hyrcanian forests, qanats, and historic gardens.

Iran warned that delays in UNESCO’s response could lead to irreversible damage to its World Heritage sites.

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Iran’s Expediency Council rejects surrender as an option

Jun 20, 2025, 11:22 GMT+1

Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council issued a statement condemning US President Donald Trump’s remarks and declaring that surrender or accepting imposed peace is not an option.

"Trump and the dreamers of the camp supporting the false Zionist regime must know that the surrender of the great Iranian nation or acceptance of an imposed peace is a futile illusion and an unattainable fantasy."

The council reaffirmed the country’s resolve to defend its national and ideological principles under the leadership of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

It criticized Trump’s call for an unconditional surrender as irrational and dismissive of Iran’s strength.

In photos: Aftermath of Iran’s strikes in Israel

Jun 20, 2025, 11:05 GMT+1
A crane lifts a destroyed car at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, in Be'er Sheva, Israel, June 20, 2025.
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A crane lifts a destroyed car at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, in Be'er Sheva, Israel, June 20, 2025.
Israeli soldiers take selfies next to destroyed cars and a damaged residential building at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, in Be'er Sheva, Israel, June 20, 2025.
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Israeli soldiers take selfies next to destroyed cars and a damaged residential building at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, in Be'er Sheva, Israel, June 20, 2025.
Emergency personnel work next to burnt cars and damaged residential buildings at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, in Be'er Sheva, Israel, June 20, 2025.
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Emergency personnel work next to burnt cars and damaged residential buildings at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, in Be'er Sheva, Israel, June 20, 2025.

Iran likely to be discussed at NATO summit, Germany says

Jun 20, 2025, 11:04 GMT+1

Iran will likely be a topic of discussion at next week's NATO summit, a German government spokesperson said during a news conference on Friday.

"We do not comment on allies' possible attack plans," the spokesperson said, referring to possible US military involvement in the Israel-Iran war.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would decide within two weeks whether his country would join Israeli strikes.

Germany says Iran must show seriousness on enrichment and missiles ahead of Geneva talks

Jun 20, 2025, 10:55 GMT+1

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday that Iran must demonstrate serious willingness to curb uranium enrichment and include its missile program in negotiations, ahead of planned nuclear talks in Geneva.

Wadephul is set to meet with his British and French counterparts—known collectively as the E3—alongside EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas at Germany’s permanent mission in Geneva, before a joint meeting with Iran’s foreign minister.

“If this serious willingness exists, then the consequence on our part will also be that we are prepared to hold further talks,” Wadephul said before departing.

He added that Germany remains committed to Israel’s security. “Israel can rely on Germany to always keep an eye on and defend the security and existence of the Israeli state. That is part of our raison d’être,” he said.

In photos: March in Venezuela in solidarity with Iran

Jun 20, 2025, 10:55 GMT+1

Supporters of Venezuela’s government marched through Caracas on June 19, 2025, expressing solidarity with Iran amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

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A child holds the flag of Iran while participating in a march in support of Iran amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, in Caracas, Venezuela June 19, 2025.
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A child holds the flag of Iran while participating in a march in support of Iran amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, in Caracas, Venezuela June 19, 2025.