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Iran marks 74th anniversary of oil industry nationalization

Iran marked the 74th anniversary of the nationalization of its oil industry on Wednesday, a landmark event in the nation’s history.

Chaos in Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri: 15 dead, over 1,000 injured, air pollution spikes

Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations, marking the last Wednesday eve of the Persian New Year, turned tragic as 15 people lost their lives and over 1,000 were injured, according to the head of Iran’s Emergency Organization.

Macron confirms France to deploy nuclear-armed planes to German border

France will upgrade one of its main air bases along its border with Germany to host Rafale fighter planes armed with nuclear cruise missiles, French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed.

Iran rejects UN human rights mechanisms, vows non-cooperation with fact-finding mission

The Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, declared on Tuesday that Iran will not cooperate with the UN’s fact-finding mission under any circumstances.

Iran parl’t speaker: Morality patrols completely removed

The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, announced on Wednesday that the enforcement of the hijab law, including the controversial morality patrols, has been suspended.

Iran’s daily gasoline use hits record of 144 million liters on eve of Persian New Year holidays

Iran has reported a new record in gasoline consumption as motorists take to the roads at the start of a busy travel season that coincides with the Persian New Year holidays.

Putin supports limited 30-day ceasefire deal in call with Trump

US President Donald Trump spoke for nearly three hours with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday amid the U.S. push to secure Moscow’s agreement to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.

President Sisi says Egypt loses $800 million monthly in Suez Canal revenue amid regional turmoil

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has stated that regional instability costs the country roughly $800 million monthly in Suez Canal revenue, though he noted the African nation’s economy shows signs of improvement.

Iranians celebrate Chaharshanbeh Suri, an ancient festival of fire and renewal

On the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian calendar year, Iranians across the country come together to celebrate Chaharshanbeh Suri, meaning Wednesday Feast, a vibrant and ancient festival of fire that heralds the arrival of spring and the Persian New Year, Nowruz, on March 20.

Russian energy giant Gazprom suffered $13.1 billion loss last year: Report

The loss of a key European market has dealt a severe financial blow to Russian energy giant Gazprom, resulting in net losses of 1.076 trillion rubles ($13.1 billion) in 2024, the Moscow Times has reported.

Syria, Lebanon agree to ceasefire after cross-border attacks kill 10, injure dozens

The defense ministers of Syria and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported, after cross-border attacks left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.

EU, others pledge over $6bn to Syria in post al-Assad donor drive

The European Union has hosted a donor drive for Syria to encourage a peaceful transition following the fall of former leader Bashar al-Assad.

International Nowruz celebration held at Iran’s Persepolis

The ancient site of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iran, hosted an international Nowruz celebration on Monday.

Iran’s Mazandaran sees 90% surge in migratory birds after wetland recovery

Mazandaran Province in northern Iran has experienced a remarkable 90% increase in migratory bird populations this winter, with 385,000 birds recorded in its wetlands and water reservoirs.

Report: Iranian F-14s intercept US MQ-4C spy drone; surveillance aircraft forced to retreat

A US MQ-4C surveillance drone retreated after being confronted by Iranian fighter jets near Iran’s airspace on Monday night, according to a report by Fars News Agency.

At least 3 killed in Israeli air attack on Syria’s Deraa

At least three people were killed and nearly 20 others wounded after an Israeli air strike on the outskirts of the southern Syrian province of Deraa, the Syrian state news agency, SANA, has reported.

UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace negotiations: Bloomberg

The U.K. and the European Union will discuss confiscating Russian assets to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow ahead of possible peace talks on Ukraine, Bloomberg has reported, citing unnamed sources.

Over 400, including children, killed as Israel ends Gaza ceasefire

Israel unleashed a ferocious wave of attacks on the Gaza Strip in the early hours of Tuesday, killing more than 400 Palestinians, in a unilateral end of its ceasefire accord with Hamas.

Lebanese army, Syrian troops clash on northeastern border

The Lebanese army has engaged in clashes with Syrian forces on Lebanon’s eastern border with Syria, in the latest round of fighting.

Trump threatens to hold Iran ‘responsible’ for Yemen’s Houthi attacks

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to hold Iran responsible for any attacks carried out by the Houthi fighters in Yemen, in an escalation of his pressure campaign against Tehran.

UN Envoy warns about dire consequences of US hostile actions against Iran

Following the recent threats from US officials against Iran, the ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic to the UN warned that any aggressive actions would have dire consequences, for which Washington would bear full responsibility.

Iran vows ‘firm response’ to any assault after US threats

Tehran will give a "decisive and crushing" response to any act of aggression, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has warned, amid US threats against the Islamic Republic over its support for Yemen.

Yemen’s Houthis and US launch new attacks amid tensions

Houthi fighters have claimed another attack on a United States naval vessel, calling it “retaliation” for Washington's strikes on Yemen.

Iran reformist politician Mehdi Karroubi’s house arrest ends after 15 years

The son of Former Iranian parliament speaker and reformist politician Mehdi Karroubi has confirmed reports that his father has been freed from house arrest after 15 years.

Remains of 6500 year old infant found in western Iran

An Iranian official in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan says the remains of a 6,500-year-old infant have been found in the region.

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