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Good morning, here is a brief rundown of some of the main Iran-related news stories this morning.

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian wrote on X on February 3: "In light of requests from friendly governments in the region to respond to the proposal by the President of the United States for negotiations: I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists -- one free from threats and unreasonable expectations -- to pursue fair and equitable negotiations, guided by the principles of dignity, prudence, and expediency. These negotiations shall be conducted within the framework of our national interests."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posting on Iran on X: "The whole world sees what has been happening in Iran -- the scale of the killings and how the Iranian regime has invested heavily in spreading war and violence across the region and the world. Ukraine will not forget a single one of the thousands of 'shaheds' that have struck our cities and villages, our people. We see that, on the issue of Iran, others in Europe have heard Ukraine, those Europeans who called for greater engagement and a more principled stance, and the Iranians themselves."

On the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), Zelenskyy wrote: "In Ukraine, we have already adopted such a decision and designated this organization as terrorist. For us, this issue is closed. All terrorists in the world deserve the same treatment and condemnation -- none should prevail."

Based on the latest aggregated data as of February 2, the total number of confirmed deaths has reached 6,854, according to the US-based rights group HRANA. According to these figures, 6,430 of those killed are registered as protesters, while 152 are categorized as children under 18.

Fifty-three days have passed since the rearrest of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. In a post on X, the prize winner's foundation said "there is still no independent or verifiable information about her health or condition, a situation that is deeply concerning."

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18:56

2.2.2026

Iranian State TV Host Fired For Mocking Dead Protesters

An Iranian state television program sparked widespread public anger after airing a show that mocked victims killed amid a brutal crackdown on protesters. Even state-linked media and conservative voices criticized the program, which was taken off the air. The channel's director and host were dismissed as a response.