Middle East

Iran FM calls for OIC emergency meeting following Israel raid on al-Aqsa Mosque

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for an OIC emergency meeting after Israeli forces stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City for two cosecutive nights this week.
Middle East

CIA chief voices frustration over Saudi relations with Iran, Syria: Report

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Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns has reportedly expressed frustration over Riyadh's outreach to Tehran and Damascus.
Asia

Biden admin. blames chaotic Afghan withdrawal on Trump

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The US government has defended its decision to pull American troops out of Afghanistan, blaming it on the administration of former president Donald Trump. A report released by the government agencies says the 2021 exit highlighted that Washington must better prepare for “high-risk scenarios” in the future.
Economy

“China accounts for 31% of Iranian non-oil exports”

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The head of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce says the current Persian year of 1402 (starting on March 21) will be better for the expansion of ties between Tehran and Beijing.
Foreign Policy

Azerbaijan gives 4 Iranian Embassy staffers 48 hours to leave the country

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The Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Azerbaijan has given 4 Iranian Embassy staffers 48 hours to leave the country after describing them as persona non grata.
Int'l Relations

Iranian president calls for OIC to hold emergency meeting on situation in Palestine

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene an emergency session for a joint decision to defend the people of Palestine and counter the acts of aggression by the Zionist regime following its recent invasion of the al-Aqsa Mosque, the third Islamic holy site.
Tourism

Bright nights of Iran’s capital

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As people fast during the day in the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, many prefer to take a tour of the Iranian capital after the Iftar time in the evening.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Saudi Arabia officially resume ties after FMs’ meeting

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The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Iran and Saudi Arabia have formally resumed their relations as of Thursday, following a meeting between the top diplomats of the two countries in China.
Middle East

“CIA head visited Saudi Arabia following Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement”

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The chief of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Bill Burns was in Saudi Arabia this week to meet with officials and reinforce Washington’s commitment to intelligence cooperation, a US official told Al Arabiya.
Local

Iran’s Leader: US, Europe in no position to talk about human rights

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Iran’s leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the Western states’ crimes in the past and in the contemporary era, saying the US and the European countries are in no position to comment on the human rights issue.
Middle East

Iran, Saudi FMs hold meeting, agree to work for regional peace,

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At the end of their official meeting in Beijing, China, Foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia put emphasis on working toward securing regional peace and security.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 407

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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:
Transportation

Iran and Iraq agree to start construction of Shalamcheh-Basra railroad

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Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development says Iran and Iraq have made a final decision to start the construction of the Shalamcheh-Basra railroad project between the two countries, which was pending for many years.
Foreign Policy

Iranian MP: Presidents of Iran and UAE to meet in near future

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The president of the United Arab Emirates is going to meet with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in the near future.
Europe

Putin says US responsible for failing relations

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told the new US ambassador Washington is responsible for a dramatic deterioration in US-Russia relations since Moscow sent its armed forces into Ukraine last year.
Local

Iran says ‘pleased’ with US declaration of support for peace process in Yemen

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has welcomed a call by the United States to help end the Yemen war, highlighting Tehran’s resolve to that end.
Cinema

Prominent Iranian movie director Kioumars Pourahmad dies at 74

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Prominent Iranian movie director, producer and screenwriter Kioumars Pourahmad has died at the age of 74.
Security

Iran interior minister says ‘can’t confirm attack on Isfahan’s Defense Ministry site for now’

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Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says for now, he cannot confirm reports of an abortive attack by a micro aerial vehicle that was approaching a facility belonging to the country’s Defense Ministry in the central city of Isfahan.
Human Rights

Iran rejects UN rights resolution, raps mandate of special rapporteur

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected as politically-motivated a human rights resolution against the Islamic Republic, adopted at the 52nd meeting of the UN Human Rights Council.
Religion

Ayatollah Khamenei: Removal of hijab is politically and religiously banned

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Iran’s leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says removing the hijab in society in front of unrelated men is religiously and politically banned.
Foreign Policy

Iran to help Syria beef up its air defense

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An Iranian defense ministry official says Iran is going to help Syria beef up its air defense systems.
Nature and Wildlife

Spectacular pear trees in Iran’s Gilan Province

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As the spring season decorates the nature, pear trees in gardens give a spectacular look to Iran’s northern province of Gilan.
Local

Iranians bid farewell to 2 military advisors killed by Israel in Syria

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Large crowds of Iranian people joined a funeral procession held for the two military advisors who were killed by recent Israeli air raids in Syria.
Int'l Relations

Iran envoy sends letter to UN chief, says Tehran’s presence in Syria fully legal

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Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has stressed that Iran's presence in Syria is totally legal and at the request of Damascus. He stated that his country reserves its inherent right to self-defense and will take decisive measures to protect its forces, interests and facilities against any threats posed by the US or others.
Middle East

US extends carrier deployment near Syria after deadly attack: Pentagon

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The Pentagon announced Monday that the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean has been repositioned near the Syrian coast as a precaution after American military bases in Syria came under missile and drone attacks.
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