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Iranian atomic organization: Launching of IR-4 centrifuge not new

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said the launching of IR-4 centrifuges in the country is not new and that Western news channels made a media hype of the issue.

Banned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi arrested

Iranian authorities have arrested banned filmmaker Jafar Panahi summoning him to the justice department in Tehran.

IRGC deputy commander: Saudi, US and Israeli alliance to fail

A high-ranking official with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says the history of previous alliances between the US, Saudi Arabia and the Zionist regime shows a new alliance they call Arabic NATO will be weak and ineffective in the face of the resistance front and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Daily: Many “allies, friends” of Iran impeding its development

Many of Iran’s supposed neighbors and friends are impeding the process of the national development, Iranian daily Etelaat has written in a column, calling on officials to focus on economic benefits as the criterion to assess any interaction with other countries.

IRNA: Iran national football team head coach Skocic sacked

Iranian national football team’s Croatian head coach Dragan Skocic has been sacked over his weak performance ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup and the officials are weighing the candidates to replace him, according to IRNA.

Jordan PM says seeking good ties with Iran

Jordan’s prime minister says Amman has never considered Iran as a threat and on the contrary is seeking to pursue friendly ties with the Islamic Republic.

Kazakhstan announces visa-free travels for Iranian nationals

Kazakhstan has announced visa-free travel for Iranian nationals seeking to visit the country and stay there for up to 14 days.

Iran’s defense minister: Armed forces’ combat power a ‘fundamental priority’

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani says boosting the Islamic Republic’s armed forces’ combat power is of utmost significance as the rivals and enemies are constantly flexing their military muscles.

Source: Ali Daei turns down offer to coach Iran national football team

Former head coach of the Iranian national football team (Team Melli) Ali Daei has turned down an offer to take up the post for a new stint ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, according to an official with Iran’s football federation.

Iran ministry: Strong oil sales cut budget deficit

The Iranian oil ministry says despite sanctions imposed by the United States, Iran’s crude sales have remained so high that the budget deficit for the current fiscal year has been eliminated.

Iranian MP: JPOA revival talks hampered by West’s refusal to fulfill obligations

An Iranian lawmaker says the problem in the talks for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal is that the western governments do not want to fulfill their relevant obligations.

Iranian foreign minister leaves for Italy

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian left Tehran for Rome on Monday morning at the head of a delegation to hold talks with Italian officials on bilateral issues as well as international and regional developments.

Health ministry: BA.4, B.A5 triggering surge in Covid-19 cases in Iran

A top Iranian infectious diseases specialist has warned of an uptick in the number of coronavirus cases in Iran, blaming lax health protocols for the surge.

Soldier, sergeant killed by kidnapper in southwestern Iran

An Iranian soldier and a sergeant have been shot deaf by a kidnapper in Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari Province in southwestern Iran.

Hospital on fire in western Tehran

A fire broke out on the first floor of Tehran's Rasoul Akram Hospital where the ENT & Head and Neck Research Center is stationed.

Anar Bij; A Tasty Dish of Northern Iran

Anar bij or Anar Avij is a stew from northern Iran, particularly the Gilan province. The dish is made up of a delicious combination of fragrant herbs, meat, walnuts and pomegranate.

Iran distributes meat from 30k livestock among needy people

The head of Iran’s Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation says the charity organization has had 30,000 sheep and other livestock slaughtered for distribution among the poor.

Iran comfortably wins Serbia to reach quarterfinals of VNL

The Iranian national volleyball team have comfortably defeated Serbia in week 3 of the 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Italy. The match was held on Saturday.

Daily Covid death toll in Iran becomes double-digit

The number of daily Covid deaths in Iran has become double-digit with figures released by the Iranian health ministry on Sunday showing 10 people had died of the virus in the past 24 hours. This is while the death toll on Saturday was 2.

President Raisi reaffirms Iran’s support for Syria, entire resistance front

President Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed Iran’s support for the Syrian nation, along with the entire resistance axis in the region, saying the Islamic Republic seeks the establishment of peace in Syria and opposes any foreign intervention there.

Iranian MP: US sanctions aimed at dragging on nuclear talks

An Iranian lawmaker says the US has shown it is not ready for cooperation on the talks for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal by imposing new sanctions against Iran.

Raisi: Iran sees no limits to further expansion of ties with Pakistan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi calls for the further expansion of relations with Pakistan, especially in the economic field, saying the Islamic Republic sees no limits to broader cooperation with its eastern neighbor.

Iranian movie ‘Summer with Hope’ wins award at prestigious Czech filmfest

Iranian movie ‘Summer with Hope” has won the Crystal Globe award as the best film of the 2022 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic.

Iran intelligence minister: Biden regional visit aimed at propping up Israel

Iran’s intelligence minister says the upcoming visit by US President Joe Biden to the region is an “attempt for official return of the US to the region with a focus on Israel.”

Iran’s Covid taskforce urges public to receive booster shots as infections rise

The head of Iran’s national taskforce against coronavirus has sounded the alarm over a rising number of people seeking medical assistance for Covid-19, advising the public to go for a booster shot to bolster their immune system against the disease.

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