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Reports and views published in the Media Wire section have been retrieved from other news agencies and websites, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website. The IFP may change the headlines of the reports in a bid to make them compatible with its own style of covering Iran News, and does not make any changes to the content. The source and URL of all reports and news stories are mentioned at the bottom of each article.

Persian Gulf states, Russia stress importance of maintaining Syria’s sovereignty, integrity

Russia and the member countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) stressed the importance of maintaining the territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Syria, according to a joint statement adopted following the ministerial meeting of the Russia-PGCC strategic dialogue in Moscow.

Russia says Turkey turning into “unfriendly country” following Ukraine president visit

A Russian defense official says that Turkey is turning into an "unfriendly country" after a series of "provocative decisions." The comments follow a visit to Turkey by the Ukrainian president.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 503

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:

President Raisi congratulates Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev on reelection

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his re-election as the Central Asian country’s president. Uzbekistan election body announced on Monday that Mirziyoyev was re-elected with more than 87% of the votes on Sunday.

Kremlin confirms Wagner chief meeting Putin after “attempted rebellion”

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday that Wagner private military company chief Yevgeny Prigozhin met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin after his short-lived mutiny at the end of June.

Israeli soldiers kill young Palestinian man in West Bank

Israeli forces have shot dead a young Palestinian man in the central part of the West Bank amid heightening tensions in the occupied territories in recent months.

US says drone strike killed Daesh leader in Syria

A US drone attack has killed a Daesh group leader in Syria, the US Central Command has claimed.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev re-elected as Uzbek president for seven-year term in snap election

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was re-elected with more than 87% of the votes on Sunday, the country’s Central Election Commission announced on Monday citing preliminary results. More than 15 million people participated in Sunday’s election.

Biden: Netanyahu’s coalition has some of ‘most extreme’ members in Israel

US President Joe Biden says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government has some “of the most extreme” cabinet members he’s ever seen in Israel, saying ministers who back settling “anywhere they want” in the West Bank are “part of the problem” in the conflict.

US and Iran in indirect talks on prisoner swap deal: White House

The United States and Iran are in indirect negotiations to secure a possible prisoner exchange, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday.

UK, Canada, Ukraine, Sweden pursue ‘political objectives’ by taking legal action at UN court against Iran: Foreign Ministry

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that the UK, Canada, Ukraine and Sweden have failed to live by their own stated commitments to resolving the row over the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane in 2020 through diplomatic channels by referring the case to the World Court. The ministry stressed that the four Western countries were pursuing their "political objectives and interests" by taking legal action at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Iran.

Azerbaijan cuts off gas delivery to Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan Republic has once again cut off gas supply via a pipeline running from Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh a day after gas pumping to the Armenian-populated Azeri region was resumed after a six-month break, the Armepress agency reported, citing local sources.

Russia threatens strikes on Ukrainian, European nuclear facilities

Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, says that Moscow should attack Ukrainian nuclear power plants and nuclear facilities in East European countries if an alleged Ukrainian attack on a Russian nuclear plant is confirmed.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 502: Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:

IEA: Iran’s oil production rose to 80,000 bpd in May

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Sunday announced that Iran’s oil production volume in May 2023 reached 2.870 million barrels per day (bpd).

Official says 130,000 ships dock annually at Iranian ports

Iran’s deputy roads and urban development minister has announced that 130,000 ships dock at the country’s ports annually in defiance of US sanctions.

Iraqi PM shakes up intelligence and security services

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has announced a major shakeup of the country’s security and intelligence services. He has appointed an influential spymaster ostracized by his predecessor as the head of national security.

Mass protests held against Israeli PM’s judicial overhaul plan for 27th week, clashes reported

Israeli forces clashed with demonstrators as tens of thousands held massive rallies against the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right cabinet for the 27th week.

Syria cancels accreditation of BBC journalists over ‘politicised’ coverage

Syria's Information Ministry has revoked the accreditation of two local journalists working for the BBC over "false" and "politicised" coverage, a rare move against an international media outlet in the war-torn country.

Iran space agency says its satellite begins monitoring, mapping land use changes

Spokesperson for the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hossein Daliriyan has said the country’s Khayyam satellite has started remote sensing for monitoring and mapping land use changes.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 501

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:

Report: US seeking to turn India into logistics hub to counter China

Washington intends to transform India into a major hub for maintenance and resupplying of its warships in the South Asia region as part of a military partnership pact aimed at countering Beijing, according to a report.

Israel says won’t criminally charge officers for 2021 Gaza assault

Israel’s army announced it has “disciplined” five officers for their actions during the deadly raid on the besieged Gaza Strip in 2021 but will not file criminal charges against them.

Iran emerges as biggest crude steel producer in West Asia: Report

The latest data released by the World Steel Association (WSA) show that Iran’s production of crude steel has accounted for 70% of the total output in the Middle East region during the first five months of the current year.

Palestine says reconstruction of Jenin, destroyed in Israeli raid, requires $15bln

Reconstruction of buildings and roads destroyed during the Israeli aggression against Jenin in the occupied West Bank requires over $15 billion, Palestine's minister of public works and housing has announced.

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