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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.

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.

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.

China urges US to lift all anti-Iran sanctions

China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, has called on the US to remove all unilateral sanctions and restrictions imposed on Iran in connection with its nuclear program.

Russia rejects efforts to deny Iran’s right to peaceful use of nuclear energy: Diplomat

Moscow rejects attempts to deny Iran the right to peacefully run its nuclear power generation program under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya has said.

Iran’s IRGC seizes tanker smuggling 1 million liters of fuel in Persian Gulf

The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) seizes a tanker with around one million liters of smuggled fuel on board in the Persian Gulf, according to Iranian media.

US, E3 should be blamed for nuclear deal’s failure: Iran’s envoy

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Amir Saied Iravani stressed that the US and its European allies — the  UK, France and Germany — and the European Union (EU) must be blamed for the JCPOA’s current situation. He also denounced the presence of the Ukrainian envoy in a Security Council meeting on non-proliferation and implementation of the 2015 nuclear agreement, as unconstructive and a suspicious attempt to divert attention from the main issue.

Iran FM says NAM has potential to affect global power equations

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) can unite its 120 member states and affect global power equations.

“Bahamian-flagged oil tanker collides with Iranian vessel, flees scene in Persian Gulf “

Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization says a Bahamian-flagged oil tanker collided with an Iranian vessel off the country’s southern coast and fled into Oman’s territorial waters as Iranian officials sought to seize the tanker for the wrongdoing.

Azerbaijan president: No country allowed to use Azeri territory against Iran

Ilham Aliyef, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in a meeting with the Iranian foreign minister, said no country will be allowed to use the Azeri territory against the Islamic Republic.

Iranian nuclear chief denies cooperation with IAEA beyond Safeguards Agreements, NPT

Iran’s top nuclear official says the country is not offering cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) beyond customary boundaries.

Iranian rapper receives death sentence, later commuted to imprisonment: Report

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was arrested for “provoking violence” during anti-government protests in Iran last year, received a primary death sentence, but the ruling was later commuted to imprisonment, a report says.

Top Iranian and Russian officials call for immediate implementation of agreements

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and Russia’s presidential aide have called for the speedy implementation of the cooperation agreements reached between the two countries in various economic and financial fields amid efforts to strengthen bilateral collaboration.

Iraqi president calls for bolstering ties with Iran

Iraqi President Abdullatif Rashid says that Baghdad attaches great importance to strengthening relations with Tehran in the trade and energy fields.

EU’s Borrel: Iran nuclear deal, talks important to US

Josep Borrell, the European Union Foreign Policy Chief says the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, protecting its structure and continuation of relevant constructive talks are significant to the EU.

President Raisi says Iran’s SCO membership will have historical benefits

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has highlighted the long-term and positive impacts of Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He stated that Tehran’s membership in the SCO will have historical benefits. He made the remarks in an address to the 23rd SCO summit which was held via video conference.

Iran officially becomes member state of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran’s membership at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is officially approved at a meeting of the politico-economic alliance.

Iranian official says Tehran gained access to hard drives seized from MKO camp

An Iranian government official says that Tehran has received a batch of electronic devices and storage equipment confiscated during a recent search operation conducted by Albanian police at a camp belonging to the Mujahedin-e-Khalq terrorist organization (MKO).

Iran to become production hub of radiopharmaceuticals soon: Official

Iran’s top nuclear official says the country is bound to become a production and export hub for pharmaceuticals soon.

Iran warns France of “reprecussions” for hosting terror group meeting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has warned the French government of "political and legal reprecussios" for hosting the gatheting of the anti-Iran terror group, Mojahedin Khalgh, MKO.

Advisor to Iran’s leader: Restoration of ties with Egypt highly important 

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran’s leader, has said restoration of diplomatic ties between the Islamic Republic and Egypt is highly important.

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