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Cuba president officially welcomes Iranian counterpart

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel officially welcomes his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, who is in Havana for high-level meetings on the third and final leg of his tour of Latin America.

Saudi Embassy in Iran will officially resume activities next week: Official

The spokesman for the Iranian administration says the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Tehran will officially resume activities next Iranian week, which will start on Saturday.

‘Iran, Taliban reach prisoner swap deal, release inmates’

Iranian and Afghan media say Tehran and the interim Taliban government have reached an agreement on exchanging prisoners, and that four Iranian inmates have been released as per the deal.

Iran’s Raisi arrives at Havana airport

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his accompanying delegations are welcomed at the Havana airport upon arrival in Cuba on the third and last leg of a tour of Latin America.

Iran’s envoy calls for economic synergy with Russia

Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told RT during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Wednesday that countries targeted by Western sanctions should unite to resist monopolar global hegemony.

Iran MP: Nuclear deal rival talks likely to resume in near future

An Iranian lawmaker says there is a possibility for the resumption of the negotiations on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, JCPOA, in the near future.

Saudi foreign minister ‘due in Iran on Saturday for high-level talks, mission reopenning’

Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud is reportedly set to visit Tehran later this week, a few months after the two neighbors reached a reconciliation deal.

Ex-president Rouhani: Iran’s problems cannot be solved without people’s votes

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says no problem can be solved in the country if people do not come to the ballot boxes, stressing the need to build hope in the nation for a better future.

Leader: Israel’s situation shows Palestine resistance on ‘right path’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Israeli regime’s troubles show the Palestinian groups are treading the “right path” in their campaign against occupation.

In drill, IRGC clears western Iranian city of counter-revolutionary terrorists

As part of a drill, forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) cleanse a mountainous region in western Iran of elements linked to counter-revolutionary groups operating against the Islamic establishment.

IRGC member killed during operation to arrest suspect in west Iran

A member of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is killed in clashes that erupted during the chase of a suspect in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah.

Presidents of Iran, Nicaragua stress resistance against US pressure

Visiting Managua on the second leg of his tour of Latin America, President Ebrahim Raisi says the revolutions in Iran and Nicaragua stemmed from the two nations’ pursuit of independence, freedom and justice.

Iran MPs warn of ‘humanitarian disaster’ in east due to water shortage

Over 200 Iranian lawmakers have backed the government’s efforts to secure the country’s share of water from the Helmand River, warning of a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Iran’s eastern regions if no water reaches there in three months.

Atomic chief: Iran had 159 new achievements in nuclear industry last year

Iran’s nuclear chief praises the non-stop progress being made in the country’s nuclear industry despite all the sanctions and pressure, saying the Islamic Republic had 159 new achievements last Persian year (ended March 20).

Iran deputy FM says held talks with delegates of France, Britain, Germany in UAE

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says he held a meeting with representatives of France, Britain and Germany for talks on a range of issues and “mutual concerns.”

Top diplomat says Russia to respond to West in kind over Iran nuclear talks if necessary

Russia’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has said Moscow’s position on the multilateral negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal will depend on the West’s policy, but Moscow will respond in kind if it deems necessary.

Aliabadi becomes Iran’s new Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade

Abbas Aliabadi becomes Iran’s new Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade after securing a vote of confidence from the country’s Parliament.

U.S. official denies any talks with Iran on temporary deal

Washington and Tehran are not discussing an interim nuclear agreement, an American official has said, but the United States has reportedly told Iran of steps that might trigger a crisis and also those that may create a better climate between the long-time antagonists.

Iran, Venezuela ink 19 agreements for cooperation during President Raisi’s visit

Iran and Venezuela have signed 19 documents and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in various spheres.

Situation in Izeh calm despite rumors of unrest, following deadly incidents: Report

Reports coming out of Izeh indicate the situation is normal in the southwestern Iranian city, despite attempts by foreign media to portray the city as unsafe, after a ceremony to commemorate a young victim of the 2022 riots went ugly, IRNA reported.

IRGC boats armed with 2,000-km missiles for 1st time: Navy chief

The commander of the Navy of Iran’s Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the elite military force’s boats have for the first time been equipped with missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometers.

Advisor to Iranian team: No direct talks ongoing between Iran and US

An advisor to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team has rejected reports on secret direct talks with the US.

Tehran: Serious steps taken toward release of frozen Iran assets

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says effective steps have been taken toward the release of Iranian assets frozen in other countries.

China’s envoy to Iran says Beijing-Tehran deal beneficial for both countries

Chinese ambassador to Iran Chang Hua has said the implementation of a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Beijing and Tehran will improve the livelihood of both nations.

Iranian President Raisi leaves for Venezuela on Latin American tour

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has left Tehran for the Venezuelan capital Caracas at the head of a high-ranking delegation.

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