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EU urges Iran to seize ‘opportunity’ of US sanctions waiver

The European parties to the Iran nuclear negotiations have urged Tehran to seize the “opportunity” of the US sanctions waiver to Iran’s nuclear program.

Oscar-winning Farhadi ready for awards season with ‘A Hero’

Two time Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi, an Iranian director, is prepared to enjoy awards season this time around if his shortlisted film "A Hero" makes it to the final five when the Oscar nominations are announced next week.

US lawmakers reject Amnesty report on Israeli ‘apartheid’

Several US lawmakers have rejected Amnesty’s report accusing Israel of committing the crime of apartheid against Palestinians – with some accusing the group of fueling antisemitism.

Kremlin: Bloomberg disseminating false news over Ukraine

Russia says US-based Bloomberg News Agency is publishing baseless stories regarding Moscow’s plans to invade Ukraine. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added this makes it clear how dangerous West-triggered tensions are.

Russia: US sanctions waivers may slow down Iran nuclear program

The US restoring Iran’s sanctions waivers which allowed it to use the assistance of other countries in the sphere of nuclear energy, may slow down the implementation of Tehran’s nuclear program, a Russian diplomat says.

US restores Iran sanctions waiver

The United States has restored a sanctions waiver that will allow countries to cooperate with Iran on civil nuclear projects, two senior American officials say.  

Iran confirms Russia to invest in a southern power plant

Moscow has accepted Tehran’s demand for investing 73 million euros in Sirik power plant in southern Iran, an Iranian official says.

Report: Who is Daesh leader killed in US operation in Syria?

Before the United States announced that Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed in Syria, some speculated that the Daesh leader didn’t even exist. Here’s what media outlets know about the terrorist chief.

Biden Iran envoy holds talks with Arab states over JCPOA

The lead US negotiator in the Vienna talks and representatives from the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), Egypt and Jordan have discussed ongoing nuclear negotiations aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal.

Two dead in light plane crash in northeastern Iran

Two people lost their lives in an ultralight trainer plane crash in Kashmar, northeastern Iran, an official confirms.

Pakistani troops, gunmen fighting after deadly checkpoint attacks

Gunmen have killed at least four soldiers and a civilian in attacks on two security posts in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan within hours of each other, officials say. Pakistani forces are engaged in clearance operations.

Israel, Bahrain sign security agreement

Israel and Bahrain signed a security cooperation agreement on Thursday during a visit by Israeli minister of military affairs Benny Gantz to the kingdom and amid heightened tensions in the region.

Biden says Daesh leader killed in US operation in Syria

US President Joe Biden claimed on Thursday that an American operation in northwestern Syria successfully took Daesh (known as ISIS or ISIL) leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi “off the battlefield”.

Russia deploys S-400 in Belarus amid tensions over Ukraine

Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems have been deployed to Belarus and will go on air defense combat alert as part of an inspection of the Union State’s Response Force, according to the Russia’s Defense Ministry.

Russia voices deep concern over US troops deployment

The deployment of US troops in Europe is the proof that Russia has a reason to be worried, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says.

Many civilians killed in US operation in Syria

Several civilians, including women and children, have been killed in US special operation in northwest Syria, according to residents and fighters.

Israel offers UAE defense, intelligence support after Yemen attacks

Israeli officials visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week to discuss possible defense and intelligence assistance following recent attacks by Yemeni forces, two Israeli officials told Axios.

US says to deploy 5th-generation jets to region in support of UAE

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has announced a decision to dispatch a guided missile destroyer and the 5th generation fighter jets to the region amid increasing retaliatory attacks by Yemeni troops on the United Arab Emirates.

Taliban fighters not allowed entering entertainment parks with weapons

The Taliban have ordered its troops not to enter amusement parks while dressed in fatigues and armed with weapons.

Beijing Winter Olympics: Iran caravan departs for China

The Iranian national ski team comprising of three athletes, two trainers professional in Alpine skiing and cross-country skiing, left Tehran for Beijing.

Russia says planning to alleviate sanctions effects

Russia has plans to hedge risks and mitigate consequences in the event of new economic sanctions by the US, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. He added Moscow is concerned because the sanctions behavior of Washington is absolutely unpredictable.

Report: Israel simulates massive attack on Iran’s nuclear sites

A US military official was present during an Israeli simulated drill preparing for an assault on Iranian nuclear facilities using dozens of warplanes, according to a report by KAN. Iran has repeatedly warned that any mistake by Israel will be met with Tehran's crushing response.

Turkey says hit Kurdish targets in Syria, Iraq

The Turkish military aircraft hit Kurdish militants’ targets, including training camps, shelters and ammunition storage areas in Iraq and northern Syria, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Leaked documents show US failures in Afghanistan

Leaked notes from a White House Situation Room meeting the day before Kabul fell shed new light on just how unprepared the US administration was to evacuate Afghan nationals who'd helped Washington in its 20-year war.

US Senator says Washington got nothing from ‘maximum pressure’

US senator Chris Murphy says the sanctions imposed by former President Donald Trump against Iran have failed and Washington should be ready to lift them.

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