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Iran’s vaccination centers get overcrowded again

These days vaccination centers are crowded throughout Iran as the authorities are warning of an epidemic involving the new variant of Covid-19 dubbed Omicron

Iran Judiciary grants furloughs to Christian inmates ahead of New Year

Iran’s Judiciary has granted 10-day furloughs to Christian convicts serving prison terms in the country on the occasion of Christmas and ahead of the Gregorian New Year.

Iran’s ban on arrivals does not apply to air passengers

Iran’s Deputy Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage has said a 15-day ban imposed on foreign tourists does not apply to those entering from the air borders.

Cold snap pushes temperatures down to minus 17 C in Iran’s Ardebil

A cold snap has hit the northwestern Iranian province of Ardebil, with the capital Ardebil recording a temperature of minus 15 degrees centigrade on Saturday night and temperatures dropping to as low as 17 degrees centigrade in Nayyer area.

IRGC forces killed in clashes with criminals in Zahedan

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says two of its forces were killed in the Zahedan area, in the southeast of the country, on Saturday.

Iran, Oman hold Committee for Strategic Consultations, call for closer cooperation

Iran and Oman have held the 8th meeting of their Joint Committee for Strategic Consultations with the attendance of Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani and his visiting Omni counterpart Sheikh Khalifa al-Harthi.

Winter Nature of Iran’s Lake Urmia Islands

Kaboudan Island (Quyun Daghi) and Ashk Island are the largest islands of Lake Urmia in West Azerbaijan, which were declared protected areas by the Environmental Protection Organization in 1967 and then became a national park in 1976.

Iran releases high-quality footage of simulated attacks on Israel’s Dimona

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has released high-quality images of simulated attacks on the Israeli nuclear facility Dimona during its recent large-scale maneuvers.

All US troops must leave Iraq: Al-Fath leader

The leader of the Iraqi Al-Fath coalition has reiterated that all American troops must pull out of Iraq.

6 new Omicron cases detected in Iran

Six new patients who have contracted the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been identified in Iran.

Iranian FM: Tehran ready to expand ties with Oman

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said improving and expanding relations with neighbors is a priority of the foreign policy of Iranian President Ebrahim Ra'isi's administration.

Foreigners entering Iran face restrictions due to Omicron surge

Iran’s Interior Ministry has issued instructions in line with approvals from the National Coronavirus Control Taskforce to various agencies regarding passenger control at border crossings.

Iran, P4+1 talks to resume Monday

The 8th round of talks between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries will resume on Monday in Vienna.

Saudi Arabia building own missiles with Chinese help

Media reports say Saudi Arabia has acquired the capability to produce ballistic missiles with help from China.

Covid-19 fatalities in Iran remain near record lows

Coronavirus deaths remain near record lows in Iran as the country races to vaccinate more people.

200+ rural roads reopened in northwest Iran following heavy snow

Road maintenance workers in Ardebil Province have been working to clear all roads blocked by snowfall. “So far, more than 216 rural roads have been...

Pile-up in south Iran leaves 10 dead, several wounded

A multiple vehicle collision in southern Iran has left 10 people dead and five wounded.

Iran produces over 10mn doses of Pastokovac vaccine in fall

Iran has, so far, produced more than 10 million doses of the anti-Covid Pastokovac vaccine, of which 6.3 million doses have been handed over to the health ministry and injected to citizens at medical centers.

Iran says not to exceed 60% nuclear enrichment even if talks fail

Iran's atomic chief says the Islamic Republic will not enrich uranium beyond the current 60% purity even if negotiations with the P4+1 group in Vienna fail to produce an agreement, and sanctions imposed by the United States remain in place.

Snowfall in the city of Ahar, East Azerbaijan Province

Heavy snowfall and blizzard have disrupted normal life in many Iranian provinces

Iran FM congratulates Christians on Nativity

Iran’s Foreign Minister has, in a message, congratulated all Christians around the world, particularly those living in Iran, on the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ and Christmas.

Iran: Missiles have nothing to do with UNSC resolution 2231

Iran has denounced the British Foreign Ministry for its meddling stance on the Islamic Republic's defense capabilities, saying Iranian missiles have nothing to do with UN Security Council 2231.

Raisi visits family of Christian martyr on eve of Christmas

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has paid a visit to the bereaved family of a young Christian martyr, who lost his life during the ex-Iraqi regime’s war on Iran in the 1980s, on the eve of Christmas.

Iran FM: IRGC drills message of friendship to neighbors

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says the Great Prophet military exercises have a message of brotherhood and friendship to friendly and neighboring countries.

Iran slams US for voting against human rights-related UN resolutions

A senior official with Iran’s Judiciary has slammed the United States for voting against two resolutions related to human rights at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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