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MP urges President Raisi to put Iranians’ medical needs before those of Indonesians

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An Iranian lawmaker has criticized President Ebrahim Raisi for promising to equip a dozen hospitals in Indonesia with Iranian-made products while “a number of Iran’s own towns lack proper health facilities.”
Middle East

Iraq announces $17bn transport project linking Asia and Europe

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has unveiled plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to facilitate the flow of goods from Asia to Europe. The announcement was made at a one-day conference in Baghdad that gathered transport ministers and representatives from Iraq, the Persian Gulf countries, Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Jordan.
Foreign Policy

Official: Omani sultan’s Iran visit another sign of growing ties with Persian Gulf neighbors

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The head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations says the Sunday visit by Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said to Tehran is yet another sign of growing relations between the Islamic Republic and its Persian Gulf Arab neighbors.
Incidents

Four dead as heavy flooding wreaks havoc in northeast Iran

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At least four people have lost their lives as flooding, triggered by heavy downpours, hits Iran’s North Khorasan Province.
Economy

Iran closes major trade route with Afghanistan after deadly clashes

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Iran closes the Milak border crossing with Afghanistan, a major trade route, “until further notice,” following an exchange of heavy gunfire between Iranian border guards and Taliban forces.
Foreign Policy

Official: Tehran ready for official reopening of Iran, Saudi missions

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A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official says Tehran is ready for the official reopening of the Iranian and Saudi missions in both countries, after the two Persian Gulf neighbors reached a reconciliation deal.
Security

Two Iranian border guards killed in clashes with Taliban forces

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Two Iranian border guards have been killed in an exchange of fire with Afghanistan’s Taliban forces near a border post between the two countries, amid escalating tensions over Kabul’s violations of Tehran’s water rights.
Europe

Russia to US: Lectures on nuclear weapon deployments “hypocritical”

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Russia dismissed criticism from US President Joe Biden over Moscow’s deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, stressing that Washington for decades has done the same  throughout Europe.
Security

Clashes reported between Iran border guards, Taliban forces amid tensions over water

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Clashes have broken out between Iranian border guards and Afghanistan’s Taliban forces on the joint border between the two countries, media reports say.
Tourism

Iran tourism: Rig-e Zarrin sand desert in Yazd

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The Rig-e Zarrin sand desert is one of the most spectacular tourist destinations in Yazd Province of Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iran rejects Ukraine president’s anti-Tehran claims as worthless and baseless

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The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry described the recent remarks by the Ukrainian president against the Islamic Republic as a blame game aimed at diverting the public opinion and a political stunt mixed with baseless claims, saying that such accusations are thus worthless.
Views

Analyst: Talks with Europe won’t solve JCPOA case; Iran needs direct talks with US

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An Iranian analyst says a revival of the Iran 2015 nuclear deal will not be possible with the Europeans, and that the Islamic Republic should engage in direct negotiations with the United States to that end.
Local

Academic: Up to 10% of Iran’s population emigrated due to ‘social upheavals’

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An Iranian academic claims that between 8 to 10 percent of the country’s entire population has emigrated to other countries, most of whom have been professionals and scientists.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 458

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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:
Foreign Policy

Iran confirms freedom of diplomat from Belguime jail

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The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Assadollah Assadi, the Iranian diplomat who was arrested in Europe on terrorism charges, has been set free following "five years of suffering in captivity."
Middle East

Oman announces prisoner swap between Iran, Belgium

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Iran and Belgium have sent prisoners to the Omani capital of Muscat to carry out an exchange, Oman's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday.
Local

MP: Iran’s SE province to face problems if water doesn’t reach there in 3 months

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An Iranian lawmaker and ex-envoy to Afghanistan says the southeastern border province of Sistan and Baluchestan will face numerous problems if the water shortages, caused by the Taliban’s blocking of Helmand River’s inflow, drag on for three more months.
Science and Technology

Iran plans two new satellites launches in months to come: Defense chief

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The Iranian defense chief announces plans to launch two more satellites into orbit in the months to come, as the country keeps up efforts to promote its space industry.
Middle East

Top Israeli officials to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia with Biden’s aide

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Senior Israeli officials are set to travel to Washington next week as the United States reportedly looks to enhance efforts on the Iranian nuclear deal and a normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss implementing security deals

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The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq have, in a telephone conversation, discussed ways to implement the security deals signed between the two countries.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 457

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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:
Foreign Policy

Iran rules out recognizing current Taliban rulers of Afghanistan

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Tehran is discontent with the fact that an inclusive government has not been formed yet in Afghanistan, adding Iran will not recognize the current Taliban rulers of Afghanistan.
Tourism

Unique Souvenirs and Handicrafts of Iran’s Qeshm Island

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Qeshm is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf with many natural, cultural and tourist attractions. The island is considered a tourist hub with great capacity to attract more domestic and foreign travellers.
Local

Iran Parliament receives govt. bill on confronting hijab violations

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The Iranian Parliament receives a government-approved bill aimed at confronting violations of mandatory hijab, or headscarf, in public locations through fines and denial of banking services to wrongdoers.
Asia

Saudi Arabia and Egypt looking to purchase Chinese weapons

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Beijing is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sell the two Arab states a variety of new arms, including the Chengdu J-10C, the fighter jet that forms the backbone of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
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