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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.

Pakistan PM hopeful of IMF loan agreement amid escalating crisis

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is optimistic Islamabad will be able to finalise a critical loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in June.

President Raisi says threats unable to marginalize Iran’s defense industry

President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran has said that enemies' threats won't sideline Iran’s missile program because the modern technology is indigenous and not imported from abroad.

Car bomb kills Afghan provincial official

The deputy governor of Badakhshan Province in northern Afghanistan was killed in a car bomb attack on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the province has confirmed. The region’s police chief was killed in a similar attack claimed by an affiliate of Daesh group months ago.

Kuwaitis go to polls in hopes of ending political deadlock

Polling began at 8am (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday and will continue till 8pm (17:00 GMT). Results will be announced on Wednesday, the official Kuwait...

Recently-freed Danish inmate says treated well in Iran

A Danish citizen, recently released by Tehran in a prisoner swap, has stated that he was treated "like a guest" throughout his imprisonment in Iran.

US says Iran reopening Saudi embassy unsurprising step

Responding to the exchange of envoys between Tehran and Riyadh, US State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed hope that dialogue will contribute to the de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and more regional stability and security.

China says supporting regional plans to form naval alliance

China announced it will work for the establishment of security and stability in the region and that it favors plans for a regional maritime alliance.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 468

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:

Palestinian toddler shot by Israeli soldiers succumbs to injuries

A two-year-old Palestinian boy who was shot in the head by Israeli soldiers near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank died from his wounds on Monday.

IAEA chief says progress made in Iran nuclear safeguards

Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says some progress has been made regarding the safeguards issues in Iran's nuclear program. He also said the IAEA will “never politicize” its work in Iran.

Iran set to re-open embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday: Source

Diplomatic sources say Iran will reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Alireza Enayati will take over the mission following seven years of closure.

Armenia says Yerevan, Baku likely to sign peace treaty by end of 2023

Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan has stated that Yerevan and Baku could sign a peace treaty before the end of the year.

Venezuela’s Maduro begins official visit to Saudi Arabia

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro arrived in Saudi Arabia for an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia says to slash oil output by 1 million barrels a day from July

Saudi Arabia announced the decision to expand voluntary cuts to its crude oil output from July in a bid to help efforts to reinforce global oil prices. The rest of the OPEC+ oil producers have already agreed to extend earlier cuts in supply through the end of 2024.

Iran’s female taekwondo athlete wins gold medal at World Championships

Iranian female athlete Nahid Kiani has made history by grabbing the gold medal at the 2023 Taekwondo World Championships held in Baku, Azerbaijan Republic.

Saudi Arabia executes 3 men over terror charges

Saudi Arabia announced the execution of three men in the Shia-populated Eastern Region for “joining a terrorist cell, possessing weapons and armed assault on security centers and security men."

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 467

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:

Ex-Pakistan PM says military seeking to destroy his party

Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the military and its intelligence agency of openly trying to destroy his political party. Khan also stated that he has “no doubt” he will be tried in a military court and thrown into jail.

Egypt, Israel investigating deadly border shooting

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Ahmed Zaki, over the phone, discussing the firefight at the border which claimed the lives of three Israeli soldiers and one Egyptian security officer.

Turkey’s Erdogan unveils new cabinet, replaces finance, foreign, defence ministers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unveiled his new cabinet, and announced new finance, foreign and defence ministers, less than a week after clinching victory in a runoff election.

Huge rallies held against Israeli PM’s “judicial coup” for 22nd week

Tens of thousands of Israeli demonstrators have rallied in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities to protest judicial overhaul plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. It comes despite prime minister’s announcement in March that the contentious legal proposals were being put on hold.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 466

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:

Erdogan sworn in as Turkey’s president after historic win

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took oath as as head of state after winning a historic run-off election to extend his two-decade rule for another five years. He will name his cabinet later on Saturday, and is expected to signal a change in his approach to economic policies.

3 Israeli soldiers killed in shooting incident on Egypt border: Army

The Israeli military has confirmed three of its soldiers were killed and several others injured in “a security incident” at the southern border with Egypt earlier on Saturday.

Donor countries provide $107mn out of $300mn needed for Palestinians

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has raised just $107mn in new funds for Palestinians, falling significantly short of the $300mn it needs to continue helping millions of people in Israeli-occupied territories and refugee camps in neighbouring countries. UNRWA provides services to nearly six million Palestinian refugees but is on the verge of financial collapse, the UN chief warns.

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