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Iran MP raps Afghanistan over “water rights” commitments

IFP Editorial Staff - January 30, 2022

An Iranian lawmaker has lashed out at Afghanistan for failing to make good on its obligations with regards to the supply of water.

Sport

Safdarian wins Iran’s second ever ice climbing gold

IFP Editorial Staff - January 30, 2022

Mohammad Safdarian has won the second gold medal ever for Iran in the Ice Climbing World Championships 2022.

Raisi to Macron: Any deal in Vienna must ensure verifiable sanctions removal

IFP Editorial Staff - January 30, 2022

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told his French counterpart Emanuel Macron that any deal with the P4+1 group of countries in Vienna must ensure sanctions removal as well as verification of the lifting of the bans and tangible guarantees that no sides will again violate the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

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Iranians stage pro-Yemen demonstration

IFP Editorial Staff - January 29, 2022

Iranians staged a demonstration on Friday to voice support for the people of Yemen and to condemn the unending Saudi-led war.

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JCPOA revival talks in Vienna make progress, paused for one week

IFP Editorial Staff - January 29, 2022

The eighth round of talks between Iran and the P4+1 group in the Austrian capital Vienna is paused for a week from Saturday, as negotiators acknowledge that the latest negotiations were another step forward.

Healthcare

“Vaccines in Iran capable of protecting people from Omicron”

IFP Editorial Staff - January 29, 2022

A member of Iran’s Coronavirus Scientific Committee has said studies show that the existing vaccines in Iran are capable of protecting people from the new variants of Covid-19 including Omicron.

Foreign Policy

Iranian FM: Raisi’s visit to Moscow rewarded a great achievement

IFP Editorial Staff - January 29, 2022

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent visit to Russia marked a great achievement for Tehran.

Energy

Iranian oil minister: Numerous potential areas for Russia-Iran cooperation

IFP Editorial Staff - January 29, 2022

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Ouji has said on his Twitter account that Iran and Russia are two key players in the global energy arena and there are many potential areas for cooperation between the two countries.

Foreign Policy

Iran, Nicaragua seek expansion of economic cooperation

IFP Editorial Staff - January 29, 2022

Top diplomats of Iran and Nicaragua have held a phone conversation to discuss the further expansion of cooperation between the two countries, especially in the economic sector.

Local

Iranians rally at Afghan border to slam blocking of Helmand water

IFP Editorial Staff - January 28, 2022

A group of Iranians have gathered at a border-crossing with Afghanistan to protest the neighboring country’s blocking of the flow of the Helmand River’s water into the Iranian side of the frontier.

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Iran, Saudi Arabia set to hold 5th round of talks on revival of ties

IFP Editorial Staff - January 28, 2022

Iran and Saudi Arabia are set to hold a fifth round of talks in the Iraqi capital aimed at hammering out their differences and fixing bilateral relations, Tehran’s ambassador to Baghdad says.

Foreign Policy

Iranian, Azeri FMs praise growing cooperation

IFP Editorial Staff - January 28, 2022

Foreign ministers of Iran and neighboring Azerbaijan have held talks on issues of mutual interest, praising the recent progress in cooperation between the two states in various fields.

Healthcare

Iran’s COVID-19 map gets 7 ‘red’ spots as Omicron rages on

IFP Editorial Staff - January 28, 2022

Iran’s color-coded COVID-19 map has been dotted with seven ‘red’ spots as the country is witnessing an alarming rise in coronavirus infections fueled by the spread of the new Omicron variant.

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Iran urges UN to take swift action against Saudi bloodshed in Yemen

IFP Editorial Staff - January 28, 2022

A senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister has called on the United Nations and all international humanitarian organizations to take immediate measures to stop the crimes being perpetrated by Saudi Arabia and its war coalition against the defenseless people in Yemen.

Foreign Policy

Iran FM, UN chief discuss regional issues, Vienna talks

IFP Editorial Staff - January 28, 2022

Iran’s foreign minister and the UN chief have held talks on the latest developments in the region and the process of negotiations in Vienna on the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Sport

Iranian president congratulates Team Melli on qualifying for World Cup finals

IFP Editorial Staff - January 28, 2022

In a message to the Iranian people, President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Iran’s national football team on its qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

Foreign Policy

Qatari FM invites Iran president to attend next GECF meeting

IFP Editorial Staff - January 28, 2022

Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday and presented him with an official invitation from the Qatari Emir to attend the next meeting of Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

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