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• US Remains Committed to Ending Military Mission in Iraq by September Sputnik 25 Aug 2025 -- The United States is committed to concluding its military mission in Iraq by September, while also maintaining support for operations against the Islamic State* (ISIS*) in Syria from its bases in Iraq for another year amid reports indicating accelerated withdrawal from major bases in Iraq.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Navy Installs 34th Chief of Naval Operations DoD News 25 Aug 2025 -- Navy Adm. Daryl Caudle assumed the duties as the 34th chief of naval operations during an assumption of office ceremony, attended by over 300 Defense Department senior leaders, distinguished guests and families at the Washington Navy Yard today, in Washington.
• U.S., Allied Aircraft Demonstrate Readiness, Unity Over Latvia DoD News 25 Aug 2025 -- Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19 as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces' ability to operate together anywhere, anytime.
• AFRICA SHIELD 2025: Strengthening Counterproliferation Efforts Across Africa AFRICOM 25 Aug 2025 -- From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
• Top leaders from 3ID, 1AD Sustainment Brigades visit Powidz APS-2 worksite Army News 25 Aug 2025 -- Top leaders from the 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade and the 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade conducted a site visit and key leader engagement at the Powidz Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite August 18, 2025, to gain a better understanding of the Army's APS-2 capabilities on the eastern flank of Europe and to discuss areas of mutual assistance and cooperation.
• USS Higgins Completes Expeditionary Missile Reload Simulation At Sea US Navy 25 Aug 2025 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) simulated an expeditionary reload of a Standard Missile (SM) 2 while anchored in the vicinity of Townsville, Australia, July 28.
• DOD Systems Bolster Border Security Operations DoD News 25 Aug 2025 -- Along the rugged terrain of the southern border, the Defense Department deploys optic systems to enhance detection and monitoring capabilities in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• "Mustangs" take on tactical and technical proficiency during week-long readiness training Army News 25 Aug 2025 -- U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 2-382nd Logistics Support Battalion, "Mustangs", 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, traveled to Fort Hood, Texas to enhance warfighting capabilities and foundational readiness, June 9-15, 2025.
• Norway concludes intensive airpower integration as Bomber Task Force Europe returns to U.S. NATO Allied Air Command 25 Aug 2025 -- U.S. B-1B Lancer bombers completed two weeks of Allied-led training in Norway, strengthening integration between Norwegian and U.S. aircraft in high-threat scenarios.
• Deputy Secretary General discusses Romania's contributions to Alliance, support for Ukraine, and Summit decisions NATO 25 Aug 2025 -- On Monday (25 August 2025), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed the Annual Meeting of the Romanian Diplomacy remotely from NATO Headquarters. In the plenary session titled "Our region in a new strategic reality," she highlighted Romania's contributions to collective security, including in deterrence and defence, Black Sea security, and support for Ukraine.
• Strengthening Air Defense, Financing Defense Production, and Security Guarantees: President Met with Germany's Vice Chancellor President of Ukraine 25 Aug 2025
• Strengthening Air Defense, Joint Drone Production, and the Return of Children Abducted by Russia: President of Ukraine Met with the Prime Minister of Norway President of Ukraine 25 Aug 2025
• Ministry of Digital Transformation: Military units have ordered drones worth over UAH 1 billion using combat points via marketplace Ukraine Government 25 Aug 2025 -- Military units have ordered 22,000 FPV drones, bombers, reconnaissance UAVs, and electronic warfare systems worth over UAH 1 billion through Brave1 Market using points awarded for destroying enemy targets.
• Ministers of Defence of Ukraine and Romania agree to enhance coordination between air forces Ukraine Government 25 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Romanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu in Kyiv.
• Denys Shmyhal met with Keith Kellogg to discuss Ukraine's defense priorities and robust security guarantees Ukraine MOD 25 Aug 2025
• Denys Shmyhal discussed expanding defense cooperation with Canada's Minister of National Defence Ukraine MOD 25 Aug 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine and Lithuania to jointly manufacture defence products Ukraine MOD 25 Aug 2025
• Ukraine stands ready to share its expertise in drone industry development with Australia Ukraine MOD 25 Aug 2025
• Denys Shmyhal met with the Federal Minister of Finance of Germany to discuss development of joint ventures and strengthening of air defense Ukraine MOD 25 Aug 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: Investments in Ukraine's defense industry make a significant contribution to stability and security in Europe Ukraine MOD 25 Aug 2025
• SSU and National Police dismantle 'family business' of lawyers who organized mobilization evasion scheme in Zaporizhzhia Security Service of Ukraine 25 Aug 2025 -- In Zaporizhzhia, the Security Service and National Police have dismantled a large-scale scheme for evading mobilization. The organizers sold fake medical certificates stating that 'the men's relatives had disability', which the draft evaders used to obtain a deferral from conscription.
• Ukraine Seeks More Weapons As Russia 'Not Interested' In Peace, Zelenskyy Adviser Tells RFE/RL RFE/RL 25 Aug 2025 -- Ukraine is seeking more weapons from the West amid concerns that, even after the two recent summits in the United States, Russia is "not interested" in peace, a senior adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told RFE/RL's Current Time.
• China's new military aircraft to make parade debut at upcoming V-day parade: official media Global Times 25 Aug 2025 -- The air echelons of China's upcoming V-Day military parade, scheduled for September 3, will feature the Chinese military's main air power for joint operations, with a strong lineup of aircraft from the Army, Navy, and Air Force flying over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing at low altitude, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
• 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce makes technical stop in Seychelles PRC MND 25 Aug 2025 -- From August 19 to 23, the guided-missile frigate Honghe (Hull 523) attached to the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce made a technical stop at Port Victoria in Seychelles for a five-day replenishment and rest.
• PLA Hong Kong Garrison completes its 28th routine troops rotation PRC MND 25 Aug 2025 -- In line with the Law of the People1s Republic of China (PRC) on Garrisoning the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the orders from China's Central Military Commission (CMC), the Chinese People1s Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison successfully completed its 28th troops rotation on the evening of August 22, 2025.
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "Certain Provisions of the Revised Military Personnel Compensation Act Not Included in the 2026 Defense Budget" ROC MND 25 Aug 2025
• Defence backs local next-generation innovation Australia DOD 25 Aug 2025 -- The Department of Defence is continuing to invest in sovereign concepts and innovation through the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator's (ASCA) Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) program.
• Defence strengthens edge against GPS denial Australia DOD 25 Aug 2025 -- Defence has taken major steps to strengthen its warfighting edge with the establishment of the Joint Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Directorate, which has now reached initial operating capability.
• India tests new air defense system; Chinese expert calls inclusion of laser weapon notable but questions operational effectiveness Global Times 25 Aug 2025 -- India has successfully tested a new integrated air defense system consisting of a variety of weapons that shot down three targets at different altitudes and ranges off the coast of India's eastern state of Odisha, Indian media reported on Monday citing the country's defense ministry.
• Stage set for RAN SAMWAD-2025, a first-of-its-kind Tri-service seminar on war, warfare & warfighting, at Army War College in MP India PIB 25 Aug 2025 -- A two-day sui generis Tri-service dialogue on war, warfare and warfighting 'RAN SAMWAD-2025' is set to commence at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh on August 26, 2025
• People in border areas provided full support to the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, says Raksha Mantri India PIB 25 Aug 2025 -- "People in border areas provided full support to the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, which is testament to the fact that the security of the nation is not just the responsibility of the Government or the military, but of every citizen," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath during the inauguration of a Defence & Sports Academy in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on August 25, 2025
• INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION ADVANCED STEALTH FRIGATES UDAYGIRI AND HIMGIRI India PIB 25 Aug 2025 -- "Amalgamation of defence, education and sports is crucial to building a secure & strong nation"
• Swedish success together with Thailand - new deal on Gripen E/F Government Offices of Sweden 25 Aug 2025 -- Thailand is purchasing three Gripen E and one Gripen F aircraft from Sweden, including training, equipment and logistical support. The sales were confirmed during an official Thai visit to Stockholm on 25 August.
• Defence space awareness programme extended New Zealand Defence Force 25 Aug 2025 -- The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is extending its participation in an international satellite-monitoring space awareness programme.
• Poland and Canada strengthen military cooperation Poland - Ministry of National Defence 25 Aug 2025 -- A discussion between the deputy prime minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and the defence minister of Canada David J. McGuinty took place on 25 August.
• Canada Signs a Military Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia's Armed Forces Canada 25 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan signed a Military Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), the Indonesian National Armed Forces. This is a significant step forward for Canada's bilateral defence partnership with Indonesia and demonstrates Canada's long-term commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
• 'The Defense Ministry self-sufficient in meeting needs and advancing new technology' IRNA 25 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) of the current administration has taken numerous steps to address its needs, as well as strengthen self-reliance in technological advancement by all means, says an analysis by the Islamic Republic News Agency.
• Armed Forces vow stronger response to any threats against Iran IRNA 25 Aug 2025 -- The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces has reaffirmed support for the administration, pledging to confront any threats against the Islamic Republic with greater force than before.
• Iran's Armed Forces warns adversaries threats will be met with stronger response Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has pledged to confront any threats against Iran and the Islamic Revolution with greater force than before.
• READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen's Travel to Jordan and Meeting with HM King Abdullah of Jordan US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 25 Aug 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a bipartisan and bicameral delegation with Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) to Jordan, where they conducted a series of meetings with Jordanian officials, including His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan.
• READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen's Travel to Syria and Meeting with President Ahmed Al-Sharaa US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 25 Aug 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a bipartisan delegation with Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) to Syria and met with President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Ranking Member Shaheen is the first member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to visit Syria since the fall of the Assad regime and meet face-to-face with President Al-Sharaa and representatives of the interim government. The delegation was also accompanied by Ambassador Tom Barrack.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with European Counterparts US Dept. of State 25 Aug 2025

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• 25 August 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 25 Aug 2025

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows | Giddeon's Chariots

• IDF Spokesperson statement on the strike in the area of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis Israel MFA 25 Aug 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 25 Aug 2025
• Statement from the Prime Minister's Office Israel - Prime Minister 25 Aug 2025
• Israel kills another Palestinian journalist amid global outcry over earlier deaths Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- Israeli forces opened fire on a Palestinian journalist in southern Gaza, just hours after he had paid tribute to five of his colleagues killed in earlier Israeli strikes.
• Twin Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospitals kill 20, including 4 journalists Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- The Israeli military has killed at least 20 people, including four journalists serving international outlets, during back-to-back strikes against an overstretched hospital in the southern Gaza Strip.
• Israel systematically targeting journalists in Gaza, says senior Hamas official Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- A senior Hamas official has condemned in the strongest terms Israel's killing of five journalists in an attack on Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza, saying that the occupying regime is deliberately and systematically targeting members of press to cover up its atrocities in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Hamas, Islamic Jihad slam Israel's 'fascist aggression' against civilian infrastructure in Yemen Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- Hamas and Islamic Jihad denounced Israel's deadly attacks on Yemen's capital and civilian infrastructure, describing it as "a blatant violation of international law" and the price of defending Palestine.
• Hamas: Netanyahu deliberately stalling Gaza peace talks Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- A senior Hamas official has condemned Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal to accept the mediators' latest proposal for the establishment of a ceasefire in Gaza.
• Lebanon's Hezbollah, Amal call for mass protest rejecting cabinet's disarmament moves Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- Hezbollah and Amal have called on supporters to take to the streets of Beirut in protest, rejecting recent cabinet decisions aimed at disarming the resistance groups.
• Sheikh Qassem: Lebanon govt. must reclaim sovereignty, Hezbollah won't lay down arms Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- The secretary-general of the Hezbollah resistance movement has called upon the Lebanese government to restore the Arab nation's sovereignty, emphasizing that his group will not lay down its arms and won't allow the Israeli enemy to freely attack and occupy Lebanon.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza UN Secretary-General 25 Aug 2025
• Gaza: UN calls for probe following deadly strikes on Nasser Hospital UN News 25 Aug 2025 -- The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza following two deadly Israeli air strikes on the Nasser Hospital in the southern Strip on Monday.
• UN rapporteur urges action after Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 20, including journalists Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, urged states to take urgent action to stop Israel's "carnage" in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Iran strongly condemns Israeli attack on Gaza hospital that killed 20, including 5 journalists IRNA 25 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the heinous crime committed by the Israeli regime in the bombing of the Nasser Medical Complex, southern Gaza's main hospital.
• History will not forgive further delay to end Gaza tragedy: Araghchi IRNA 25 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for concrete global action to end the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, saying that all countries should stand on the right side of history that will not "forgive" any further delay in alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people.
• 'Brutal war crime': Iran condemns Israel's deadly bombing of Gaza hospital Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned Israel's recent heinous crime in the Gaza Strip, where the regime bombed the only operating hospital in the territory's south and killed at least 20 Palestinians.
• Iran urges Israel boycott, accountability over Gaza genocide at OIC summit Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- The Iranian foreign minister has called on Muslim countries to boycott Israel and hold the criminal regime responsible for its genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
• Foreign Minister Addresses OIC Meeting on Gaza SPA 25 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated today in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in Jeddah, where he delivered a speech addressing the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people
• RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE 21ST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE COUNCIL OF FOREIGN MINISTERS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE ORGANISATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION TO CONSIDER THE CONTINUING ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 25 Aug 2025
• PH to Israel: Heed ceasefire call as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens Philippine News Agency 25 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine government has joined the international community in urgently calling for an end to the "ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza amid continuing conflict in the area.
• Iran, Saudi Arabia urge Muslim unity to end Israel's war on Gaza Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud have underscored the need for greater unity among Muslim nations to confront Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in Gaza.
• Spanish Government condemns Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza Spain MFA 25 Aug 2025
• Iran Slams Israeli Attacks on Houthi Civilian Infrastructure as War Crime Sputnik 25 Aug 2025 -- Israeli attacks on Yemen's civilian and economic structure are a war crime, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday.
• Death Toll From Israeli Airstrike on Yemen's Sanaa Rises to 6 - Houthi Health Ministry Sputnik 25 Aug 2025 -- The death toll from Israeli airstrikes against the Yemeni capital of Sanaa has increased to six with 86 others injured, the country's health ministry said on Sunday.

Other Conflicts

• EU expresses 'deep regret' over US sanctions on ICC, calls threats 'unacceptable' Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- The European Union has voiced "deep regret" over Washington's latest sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, following an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemning the attack and threats against the Hague-based tribunal as "unacceptable."
• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Sudan, Pakistan UNOCHA 25 Aug 2025
• Chinese report challenges legality of US 'freedom of navigation' operations Global Times 25 Aug 2025 -- On Monday, the China Institute for Marine Affairs under China's Ministry of Natural Resources released a legal assessment report on US' "freedom of navigation," which concludes that US' so-called "freedom of navigation" lacks a basis in international law, reflects the US' habitual practice of using military force to pressure other nations, and distorts the interpretation of international law.
• Nansha Qundao are China's inherent territory, FM responds to think tank report claiming Vietnam expands island-building activities Global Times 25 Aug 2025 -- In response to an inquiry regarding a US think tank report which claimed Friday that Vietnam has significantly expanded its island-building activities in waters of the South China Sea's Nansha Qundao with the scale of construction potentially matching or even surpassing China's, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that the Nansha Qundao are China's inherent territory.
• Teodoro: PH stance firm despite increased Chinese presence in WPS Philippine News Agency 25 Aug 2025 -- The Philippines will not alter its position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite reports of increased Chinese presence in the area, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Monday, stressing that any shift would be "to the great detriment of our national interest."
• Statement to mark the eighth anniversary of the Myanmar military's attack against Rohingya Australia DFAT 25 Aug 2025
• UN urges renewed solidarity eight years after forced exodus of Rohingya UN News 25 Aug 2025 -- Monday marks eight years since the mass displacement of Rohingya from Rakhine state in Myanmar and the United Nations is calling for greater international solidarity with the mainly Muslim minority community.

News Reports

• NCSC and Partners Issue New Guidance to Help U.S. Colleges and Universities Mitigate Emerging Foreign Threats to Their Research as School Year Begins Director of National Intelligence 25 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and its federal partners issued new guidance in its Safeguarding Academia bulletin to alert U.S. colleges and universities about increasing foreign threats to their research and to arm them with mitigation strategies for addressing these threats.
• Co-Founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Garcia, Pleads Guilty to Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Racketeering US Dept. of Justice 25 Aug 2025 -- Ismael Zambada Garcia also known as El Mayo, 75, of Sinaloa, Mexico, pleaded guilty today to being a principal leader of a continuing criminal enterprise — the Sinaloa Cartel (the Cartel), one of the most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world — in addition to a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) charge.
• Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko President of Russia 25 Aug 2025 -- Dmitry Grigorenko reported to the President on the development of the government services portal and the implementation of digital solutions in the public sector. Particular attention was paid to combating telephone and internet fraud.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Aug 2025
• Chinese FM slams US Navy Admiral for false remarks on China, urging US to stop sowing discord between China, LatAm Global Times 25 Aug 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday slams the deep-rooted Cold War and confrontational mindset of some personnel in the US, urging the US side to stop sowing discord between China and Latin America and creating trouble out of nothing.
• Chinese scientists achieve breakthrough in low-Earth orbit satellites Global Times 25 Aug 2025 -- China's Pengcheng Laboratory and the Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) have achieved a breakthrough in digital beam-forming for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, with field tests showing significant signal-to-noise ratio gains. The milestone paves the way for extending the country's computing power network into space and advancing 6G integrated space-terrestrial connectivity, the Securities Times reported.
• Taiwan's Coast Guard shadows trespassing Chinese ships off Kinmen CNA 25 Aug 2025 -- The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Monday twice ushered four trespassing China Coast Guard vessels out of Taiwan-controlled waters off the offshore Kinmen County.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on August 25, 2025 PRC MofA 25 Aug 2025
• Chinese FM meets special envoy of ROK president Global Times 25 Aug 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday met with Park Byeong-seug, special envoy of President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung in Beijing.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Aug 2025
• Seoul Ruler's Despicable Behavior as Scout for Triangular Military Cooperation KCNA 25 Aug 2025 -- Kim Hyok Nam issued the following article titled "The Seoul ruler's despicable behavior as a scout for triangular military cooperation" on August 25:
• Iran's approach to nuclear issue 'transparent and responsible': Araghchi IRNA 25 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Tehran's approach to the nuclear issue is transparent, peaceful, and responsible.
• Iran, Europe to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva amid 'snapback' threats Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- Iran and the European troika of France, Germany, and Britain will hold a new round of talks in the Swiss city of Geneva, amid the trio's threat to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism to reinstate the UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran.
• Telephone conversation with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian President of Russia 25 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Aug 2025
• Iran will never seek nuclear weapons, Pezeshkian tells Putin IRNA 25 Aug 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Monday that Tehran has never sought, nor will it seek, nuclear weapons, reiterating Iran's long-standing position on its nuclear program.
• President Pezeshkian hails Russia's support for Iran's enrichment right Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed gratitude for Russia's stance in support of Tehran's right to enrichment, reiterating the Islamic Republic's firm determination not to develop nuclear weapons.
• Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu Has a Phone Call with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi PRC MofA 24 Aug 2025 -- On August 24, 2025, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu had a phone call with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi at the latter's request, during which they exchanged views mainly on the Iranian nuclear issue.
• Iran, Egypt FMs say continued consultations key to maintaining regional stability Press TV 25 Aug 2025 -- Iran and Egypt have stressed the need for continued consultations at regional and multilateral levels to prevent the escalation of crises and preserve stability in the region.
• Iranian Nobel Laureate: Islamic Republic Has 'No Future But Collapse' RFE/RL 25 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has claimed a recent opposition conference in Brussels was tied to the Iran-Israel war and part of a US-backed plan to replace the Islamic republic.
• Press conference - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 25 Aug 2025
• Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Poland Karol Nawrocki Prime Minister of Canada 25 Aug 2025
• Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk Prime Minister of Canada 25 Aug 2025
• Joint statement on enhancing the Canada-Poland strategic partnership Prime Minister of Canada 25 Aug 2025
• Breaking precedent, S. Korean president visits Japan in strategic signal on ties People's Daily 25 Aug 2025 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung chose Japan over the United States as the destination for his first overseas trip since taking office except for attending international conferences, a move seen as a break with tradition and a signal of Seoul's intent to recalibrate ties with its neighbor before talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
• EU enlargement and its geopolitical dimension: Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Croatia Germany Federal Foreign Office 25 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is travelling to Zagreb today. His talks while visiting our European partner will focus on the European Union's trade and competitiveness, as well as EU enlargement.
• Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Croatian Ambassadors' Conference in Zagreb Germany Federal Foreign Office 25 Aug 2025
• Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Zagreb Germany Federal Foreign Office 25 Aug 2025
• Prime Minister of Fiji calls on the President India MEA 25 Aug 2025 -- The Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Hon'ble Shri Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 25, 2025).
• Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Visit of Prime Minister of Fiji to India (August 25, 2025) India MEA 25 Aug 2025
• Meeting between Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong of the Republic of Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Aug 2025
• Japan-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Aug 2025
• "We will continue to walk towards the goal of a terror-free Türkiye with firm steps" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 25 Aug 2025
• Statement by the Deputy Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Marilena Raouna, following her meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of the Republic of Moldova, Ms Cristina Gherasimov Republic of Cyprus 25 Aug 2025
• Cambodian lawmakers pass bill allowing government to revoke citizenship Radio Free Asia 25 Aug 2025 -- Lawmakers in Phnom Penh on Monday approved a law that will allow the government to strip Cambodian citizenship from people convicted of conspiring with foreign governments against the national interest.