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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 214

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Saudi Arabia says seeking friendly ties with Iran, difficulties remain

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says Riyadh intends to establish close and friendly relationship with Iran since representatives from both states have held several rounds of talks.

US revokes Afghanistan’s ‘major non-NATO ally’ status

US President Joe Biden has decided to rescind Afghanistan's designation as a "major non-NATO ally", the White House has announced.

EU’s chief says proposals to revive nuclear deal still on table

The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has stated that proposals to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are still on the table.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 213

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of voilating ceasefire

Armenian and Azerbaijani militaries have accused each other of ceasefire violations on border on Friday morning.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 212: Russia starts annexation vote in occupied parts of eastern Ukraine

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Pres. Raisi: US sanctions fail to impede Iran’s progress

President Ebrahim Raisi has said the sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran have failed to impede the country’s progress. He added Tehran has succeeded in making great achievements in various scientific, technological and economic fields despite the restrictions.

Lebanon’s stability, security important to Iran: President

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Tehran attaches importance to the progress, security and stability of Lebanon.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 211

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Covid kills 14 more patients in Iran

The number of deaths from the covid pandemic in Iran increased to 144,358 with 14 more people killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

European Council head says EU after ‘immediate restoration’ of Iran nuclear deal

President of the European Council Charles Michel expressed the European Union’s support for “immediate restoration” of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 210

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Covid-19 in Iran: Over 230 patients in critical condition

The death toll from the coronavirus in Iran closed to 144,500 on Tuesday, according to official figures. More than 230 patients are in intensive care units nationwide.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 209

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

US military base in Syria under rocket attacks

The largest US military base in Syria, set up in the province of Dayr al-Zawr without Damascus’ consent, has come under rocket attacks.

‘World War III’ picked to represent Iranian cinema in Oscars

The jury in charge of submissions for the Academy Awards has picked "World War III", directed by Houman Seyyedi, to represent the Iranian cinema in the 2023 Oscars.

President Raisi to CBS: Nuclear agreement without guarantees meaningless

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, in an exclusive interview with the CBS News Network, said a nuclear deal without giving guarantees on part of the US is meaningless for Tehran because Washington has broken its promises under the JCPOA before.

Coronavirus kills 18 across Iran with 726 new infections

The Iranian Health Ministry’s Monday figures show that Covid has killed 18 people in the past 24 hours in the country. The daily caseload also stands at 726.

2022 world championship: Iran freestyle wrestling team finishes runners-up

Iran's national freestyle wrestling team won 2 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals and 150 team points, standing as the runner-up of the 2022 World Championships in Serbia.

Azerbaijan warns Pelosi’s remarks on conflict with Armenia blow to peace efforts

Azerbaijan Republic has denounced US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's "unsubstantiated and unfair" remarks on the country's latest border clashes with the neighboring Armenia as a blow to peace efforts.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 208

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

US house chief visits Armenia amid border clashes with Azerbaijan

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Armenia, where a ceasefire has held after an outburst of fighting with neighboring Azerbaijan. The conflict has killed hundreds of troops on both sides.

Iran Covid: 14 more deaths, 289 new infections

The death toll from the coronavirus in Iran has surpassed 144,300 according to the country's health ministry's figures, nearly 2.5 years since the emergence of the first cases of the deadly disease.

Putin’s spokesman to Biden: Cases of Russia using nuclear weapons stated in nuclear doctrine

The cases of when Russia will use nuclear weapons are stated in the national nuclear doctrine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik.

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