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Iran’s nuclear spokesperson: No country faces more IAEA oversight than Iran

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says Iran has consistently cooperated with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), adding no country is subject to as much international atomic agency’s scrutiny as Iran.

Tehran’s Milad Tower joins global Earth Hour initiative

Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower turned off its lights on Saturday night for one hour to participate in the global Earth Hour campaign.

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, against dismissal of Shin Bet chief

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday night to demand an end to the war in the Gaza Strip to protect the lives of the captives, and reject the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Afghanistan says US lifted bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani

The United States has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for attacks against Afghanistan’s former Western-backed government, officials in Kabul have claimed.

FM Araghchi: Iran focuses on diplomacy to avoid war, open to business with US

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has stressed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy and avoiding war, while raising the possibility of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) and engaging with the United States.

Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Senior Hamas official and Palestinian lawmaker Salah al-Bardawil was killed in an Israeli airstrike on western Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group confirmed on Sunday.

Most Americans slam Putin for Russia-Ukraine war: Poll

Nearly all Americans blame the Kremlin’s leader Vladimir Putin for the Russia-Ukraine war rather than President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a survey.

Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ as Israel strikes southern city

Israel's military struck southern Lebanon following an alleged rocket attack, killing at least seven people and endangering a ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah four months ago.

Detained Istanbul Mayor dismisses ‘terrorism’ charges: Reuters

Arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has refuted “terrorism” charges brought against him, according to a court document seen by the Reuters news agency

Around two dozen injured in residential apartment explosion in Tehran

A gas leak has caused an explosion inside a building in downtown Tehran, leaving a number of people injured.

European states reconsidering troop deployment in Ukraine: FT

European countries supporting Ukraine in the conflict with Russia are shifting away from the idea of deploying troops to the country, the Financial Times has reported.

Police: 185 die in Iran road accidents during Nowruz holidays

The commander of Iran's traffic police says 185 people have died in road accidents since the start of Nowruz holidays on March 15.

Negotiations on dividing territory between Moscow and Kiev ongoing: Trump

Talks about the terms of “dividing up the lands” between Moscow and Kiev are in full swing, US President Donald Trump has stated.

Iran raps US complicity in Israeli crimes

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has refuted US and Israeli allegations of destabilizing activities by Tehran, stressing that they aim to shield Israel and 'perpetuate impunity for its crimes.

Trump’s envoy: US ‘open to an opportunity to clean it all up with Iran’

The US special envoy to the Middle East stated that President Donald Trump is “open to an opportunity to clean it all up with Iran" after his military threats were rebuffed by Tehran as getting them nowhere.

Isfahan Bird Garden: A feathered haven for Nowruz travelers

The Isfahan Bird Garden, located in the Nazhvan Forest Park in central Iran, is welcoming Nowruz travelers and tourists from across Iran during the Persian New Year holidays.

Two Iranian youths rescued from drug cartel near US-Mexico border home

Two Iranian youths who were trapped by drug cartels near the US-Mexico border have been safely returned to Iran following a three-day rescue operation, according to reports on Saturday.

France considers UN peacekeeping mission for Ukraine in case of peace agreement: Telegraph

French President Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of establishing a United Nations-led peacekeeping mission to protect Ukraine in the event of a potential peace deal, the Telegraph has reported.

Germany confiscates Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Baltic Sea: Der Spiegel

The German government has seized a tanker stranded in the Baltic Sea linked to Russia's "shadow fleet", Der Spiegel has reported, citing security sources.

US claims Ukraine will hold presidential elections

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has told American journalist Tucker Carlson in an interview that Ukraine's leadership has agreed to hold a presidential election.

Thousands join march in Istanbul to protest mayor’s detention

Thousands of demonstrators have joined a march in Istanbul in support of the city’s arrested mayor, defying a warning from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that authorities would crack down on “street terror”.

China urges end to US meddling in Beijing-Tehran cooperation

China has called on the United States to stop its interference in Beijing’s economic collaboration with Tehran.

Russia says Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear energy

Moscow has once again defended Tehran's nuclear program, saying it is completely peaceful in nature and complies with international law.

Ancient watermills of Iran’s Dezful attract visitors on first day of Nowruz

The historic watermills of Dezful, in southwestern Iran, is one of the country’s most valuable cultural heritage sites that drew visitors on the first day of the Persian New Year on Friday.

Israeli Supreme Court halts dismissal of Shin Bet head

Israel's Supreme Court has issued an injunction temporarily freezing the dismissal of the head of the domestic intelligence service as protests continue against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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