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YJC NewsIran-leaningJun 21, 2026, 4:37 PM

Qalibaf: We do not take American threats seriously / We are ready to respond

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The head of Iran's negotiation team said: Do the Americans not realize that if their threats were effective, they would not have reached their current state of despair?

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Source: YJC News
Alignment: Iran-leaning
Source category: Semi-Official
Source languages: Persian
Source credibility: 36 credibility score
Orientation: State broadcaster affiliate, pro-regime
Country / Region focus: Iran

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Covers a wide range of topics including sports, entertainment, and politics. Political coverage follows state guidelines. Used to reach younger domestic demographics.

Young Journalists Club, an IRIB-affiliated outlet targeting younger audiences with domestic news coverage.

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