Iran calls for demarcation, exploitation of Persian Gulf gas field

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has called for the demarcation and exploitation of the Arash gas field, falling in the neutral zone between Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 503

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iraqi officials says Iran has stopped gas exports to Iraq

A spokesman for the Iraqi Electricity Ministry says that Iran has stopped gas exports to the country without prior notice while temperatures in Iraq have reached 51° Celsius.

IRGC foils US attempt to help fuel smugglers in Persian Gulf 

A commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the IRGC’s naval forces have seized a foreign oil tanker carrying one million liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.

Lawyer: Iranian woman activist Fatemeh Hassan released on bail 

A lawyer for Iranian political activist Fatemeh Hassani says she has been released on bail.

Iran says US court decision over damages to Alinejad “banditry”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says a US federal court ruling that Iran should pay millions of dollars to a US-based opposition figure, is a kind of “banditry” on the part of America, totally rejecting it.

Biden: Netanyahu’s coalition has some of ‘most extreme’ members in Israel

US President Joe Biden says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government has some “of the most extreme” cabinet members he’s ever seen in Israel, saying ministers who back settling “anywhere they want” in the West Bank are “part of the problem” in the conflict.

Lawyer: Iran rapper death sentence revoked, client got imprisonment

The lawyer for Iranian rapper, Tomaj Salehi, who had received a primary death sentence for “provoking violence” during anti-government protests in Iran last year, says her client has been sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison for “corruption on earth.”

Assyrian Iranians mark thousand-year ceremonies in NW Iran

Assyrians in the northwestern Iranian province of West Azerbaijan held a thousand-year ritual honoring the Saints of the Church. The event was held on Sunday evening at Mardanial church in Urmia, the provincial capital.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 502: Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Official says 130,000 ships dock annually at Iranian ports

Iran’s deputy roads and urban development minister has announced that 130,000 ships dock at the country’s ports annually in defiance of US sanctions.

Funeral procession held for security forces killed in Zahedan attack

A funeral procession was held in Zahedan in southeast Iran on Sunday for two security forces killed in a terrorist attack on a police station in the city a day earlier.

Iran says US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine prolonging war

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the US decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine shows Washington’s determination to prolong and complicate the war there.

Ancient glassworks found in Japan, South Korea originate from Iran: Museum official

An Iranian museum official says archaeological studies show that the glasses found in Japan, South Korea and the span of the ancient Han Empire originate from Iran and its northern province of Gilan.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 501

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iranian Sunni Muslim cleric condemns terrorist attack in Zahedan

Iranian Sunni Muslim cleric Molavi Abdolhamid has condemned the terrorist attack on a police station in the southeastern city of Zahedan in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Molavi Abdolhamid expressed deep regret over the incident.

Iran and Iraq to set up security posts for Arbaeen march

Iran and Iraq have agreed to set up joint security posts on their border to control Arbaeen march. That’s according to the Iraqi interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari.

Iran still working to undo sanctions via diplomacy: Minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Islamic Republic is still working to undo the series of US and international sanctions against the country through diplomacy.

Iran security forces foil terror attack on Zahedan police station, kill all 4 assailants

Armed assailants launch a terrorist attack on a police station in the northeastern city of Zahedan, triggering deadly clashes with the officers stationed there.

Tehran’s streets host 10-km-long celebration march on Eid al-Ghadir

Iran’s capital, Tehran, hosts a 10-kilometer-long street celebration to commemorate Eid al-Ghadir, one of the most significant holidays for Shia Muslims worldwide.

China says to continue efforts to bring Iran’s nuclear deal back on track

China's Foreign Ministry has announced that Beijing will continue its attempts to restore the US-abandoned 2015 nuclear agreement "at an early date".

Iran executes 2 individuals behind 2022 terror attack at Shia shrine in Shiraz

Iran executes two people involved in a deadly terror attack last year at a Shia shrine in the city of Shiraz, which was claimed by the Daesh terror group.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 500

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Purebred horse festival held in Iran’s Kermanshah Province

A purebred horse festival has been held in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah, with 100 horses from around the country joining the event.

Russia says evidence of Iranian drone use in Ukraine “ridiculous”

All the "evidence" of the alleged use of Iranian drones in Ukraine is laughable, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said at a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday.

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