Foreign Policy

President Raisi: Iran to keep standing by Syria; Tehran-Damascus sign 15 cooperation agreements

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed Iran’s continued support for Syria, saying just as the Islamic Republic stood by the Syrian government and people in the war on terror, it will also keep standing by its Syrian brothers in the field of development and progress too.
Security

Report: Naval forces of Iran’s IRGC seize oil tanker in Hormuz Strait

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The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) reportedly seizes an oil tanker in the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.
Foreign Policy

Iranian president arrives in Syria on key visit

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Syria at the head of a political and economic delegation on an official two-day visit, Syria’s state media say.
Incidents

Blast hits IRGC weapons depot in Iran’s Semnan, kills two members

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Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says two of its staff members have been killed in an explosion at a military facility in the north-central province of Semnan.
Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 434: Zelensky says Ukraine to launch counteroffensive against Russia ‘soon’

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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:
Local

Member of Tehran mayor office arrested on corruption charges

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Authorities in Iran have arrested a member of the office of Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani on alleged corruption.
Energy

Iranian oil minister says crude production has exceeded 3 million bpd

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Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji says the country’s crude production under the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi has exceeded 3 million barrels per day over the past 20 months.
Local

The Leader praises Iranian teachers’ efforts, urges govt. to address their issues

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei praises Iranian teachers for their non-stop hard work to educate the country’s young generation despite all the problems facing them, urging the government to address their hardships.
Women

Two renowned Iranian actresses sued for not wearing head veil at public event

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A report says renowned Iranian actresses Fatemeh Mo’tamed-Ariya and Afsaneh Baygan face judicial action for not covering their hair at a public event, required under Iran's dress code.
Education

Official: Iran universities hosting 40k Afghan students, ready to admit female ones

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The Iranian deputy minister of science, research and technology says the country is hosting around 40,000 university students, and that three Iranian universities are ready to give admissions to female Afghans, who are denied of the right to higher education at home.
Local

National Teacher’s Day marked in Iran

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Iranian students, teachers, and officials marked Teacher’s Day in Iran on Tuesday.
Economy

President Raisi says Iran, India determined to deepen economic ties

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting with visiting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, said Tehran and New Delhi are seeking to expand bilateral relations, especially in the economic and commercial fields.
Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 433: US estimates Russia suffered 100k casualties since December

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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:
Security

Iran and India reaffirm commitment to fight terrorism

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Iran and India have reaffirmed their resolve to fight all forms of terrorism in order to establish peace, stability and security in the region.
Finance

Iran calls for further expansion of trade in national currencies with India

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Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani, in a meeting with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, has called for further use of the rial and rupee in bilateral trade transactions.
Foreign Policy

Iran says confiscation of US oil tanker defense of national interests

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says Tehran will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to defend its national interests and the rights of its citizens.
Foreign Policy

Iran foreign ministry: Reconstruction of Syria tops president Raisi agenda in upcoming visit

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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says a planned visit by the Iranian president to Syria will take place according to the schedule.
Parliament

Iran Parl. Speaker vows to pursue MPs bribery claim

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Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has waded into the debate over allegations that 75 lawmakers were bribed not to vote for the impeachment of former minister of industry, mine and trade, Seyyed Reza Fatemi Amin.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 432

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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:
Security

Report: Foreign national arrested in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan for instigating riots

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Iranian authorities say they have arrested a foreigner in Sistan and Baluchestan Province for instigation of rioting.
Middle East

Iran thanks Saudi Arabia for assisting in repatriating Iranians from Sudan 

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Iran’s chargé d'affaires in Saudi Arabia has thanked Riyadh for its assistance in repatriating Iranian nationals from Sudan where the army and a rebel group are engaged in heavy fighting.
Middle East

Turkish airspace closed to Armenia airline without warning

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Turkey has closed its airspace to low-cost Armenian airline FlyOne Armenia without warning, the Armenpress news agency cited the carrier's board chairman as saying.
Local

Iranian MPs vote to impeach minister

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Iranian lawmakers have voted to impeach Seyyed Reza Fatemi Amin, the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade over his poor performance that saw the skyrocketing car prices.
Economy

Two major Chinese companies plan to invest in Iran’s Khuzestan: Envoy

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Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua says two major Chinese companies plan to invest in Khuzestan, in Iran’s oil-rich southwest.
Incidents

Local police chief, wife shot dead in Iran’s southeast

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The chief of Iranian Police Criminal Investigation Department for Saravan County, in Iran’s Sistan-and-Baluchestan Province and his wife have been shot dead by unknown assailants.
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