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Analyst: Meeting of Russian, Ukrainian presidents in Turkey unlikely

Iran’s former ambassador in Ukraine says the complexity of the situation in Ukraine makes the possibility of a meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in Turkey unlikely at the present time.

Raisi: Iran ready to help Qatar hold more glorious FIFA World Cup

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in a phone conversation with the Qatari Emir, says Tehran is ready to help Doha hold a “better and more glorious” 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Iran FM: US responsible for prolongation of Vienna talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hosseni Amir Abdollahian says the US is to blame to the prolongation of the Vienna talks aimed at removing anti-Tehran sanctions and the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Saudi-led coalition frees Yemen-bound fuel tanker as truce takes effect

Sana’a says the Saudi-led coalition has released a tanker carrying much-needed fuel for Yemen, allowing it to reach the blockaded port city of Hudaydah, after a UN-brokered ceasefire agreement came into force.

President Raisi calls for dealing with those behind iran football violence

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered authorities to seriously deal with those responsible for mistreatment of female fans of football in the city of Mashhad.

Iran unveils first aerial bikes in Ardebil Province

Iran has unveiled its first-ever aerial bikes at the Hirland tourism complex in the northwestern Ardebil Province.

Iran to begin development of joint Arash gas field in Persian Gulf soon

Iran says it will launch a plan to develop the Arash natural gas field shared with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the near future, after the pair agreed to begin development activities in the offshore reservoir without Tehran.

Taliban pledge to provide Iran’s share of water from Helmand as agreed: Official

Iran’s special representative for Afghanistan says the issue of Iran’s water right was discussed and resolved during a recent meeting with the Taliban representatives in China.

Iftar tablecloths return to Grand Mosque in Mecca after two years of pandemic

With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Iftar tablecloths return to the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina in Saudi Arabia.

Daily Covid caseload hits new low in Iran

The number of new Covid cases in Iran has hit another low with 1,275 more infections over the past 24 hours.

President Raisi: Iran supports stability in Iraq

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told his Iraqi counterpart Barham Saleh that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes the slightest insecurity in Iraq will be harmful to the whole region.

UN chief to Iran FM: Yemen truce victory for all parties

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, in a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, said the establishment of ceasefire in Yemen is a common success and victory achieved through the efforts of all sides.

Traditional wrestling competitions held in northeastern Iran

The national Ba Chukhe – cuxe – wrestling, held annually in the northeastern Iranian city of Esfarayen, has been held again after a two-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Symbolic polo game played in Isfahan’s iconic field

Symbolic polo competitions have been held at Naqshe-Jahan, a major square in the central Iranian city of Isfahan to commemorate Nowruz, which marks the beginning of the Persian New Year.

Schools reopen in Iran following 2 years of closure

All schools and educational centers across Iran have officially reopened after two years of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Saudi-led attacks kills 3 Yemeni civilians despite ceasefire

Despite a UN-mediated ceasefire, Saudi Arabia reportedly launched artillery and rocket attacks on the Yemeni province of Sa’ada, killing three civilians.

Official: Iran in talks with Turkey to repatriate prisoners

The Iranian Judiciary’s deputy chief for international affairs says negotiations are underway with Turkish officials for the repatriation of Iranian prisoners in the country.

Islamic Jihad says to fulfill pledge to liberate al-Quds

The secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement says the group remains committed to its pledge to liberate al-Quds.

Four killed in boat incident in southern Iran

A tourist boat carrying 12 people has capsized in Karoun River in the southern city of Khorramshahr, killing foyr people. Local authorities say one person is missing.

Iranian envoy calls for Denmark apology over mistreatment of woman by police

Iran’s ambassador to Copenhagen has protested to Denmark’s foreign ministry after the Danish police harshly treated and insulted an Iranian woman in the country.

Iran Covid: Downward trend holds in  deaths, infections 

The downward trend in Covid deaths and infections is holding in Iran.

In-person education to resume in ìran following Covid retreat

Iran's Ministry of Education has said the presence of students in classrooms is not optional and all schools are obliged to resume in-person teaching on Farvardin 14th (April 3rd).

Iranians observe Sizdah Be-dar, the Day of Nature

Sizdah Be-dar is the last festival in the Nowruz festivities in Iran that come after Khaaneh Tekani, Charshanbe Suri, Tahvile Saal (beginning of the new year), Haft Seen and Nowruz family visits.

Ansraullah welcomes 2-month truce in Yemen

A spokesman for Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has welcomed a UN-mediated 2-month ceasefire between Yemeni forces and the Saud-led coalition.

Iran welcomes UN initiative over Yemen

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has welcomed an initiative put forth by the UN chief’s special envoy for Yemen to stop military operations for two months and to allow ships carrying food and fuel and to partially reopen the Sanaa airport.

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