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Poisonings happen again at several schools in Iran 

Poisoning incidents on Saturday continued at girl schools in parts of Iran.

Iran: Ambiguity over ‘84% uranium enrichment’ resolved with IAEA

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran has never enriched uranium beyond the declared 60% purity level, and that the recent ambiguities over the matter have been resolved with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Iran rejects British Navy’s report on smuggling weapons to Yemen

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has refuted the allegations made by the UK Navy that a boat smuggling Iranian arms has been seized off the coast of the Sea of Oman in a joint operation with the US.

Atomic chief: Iran took steps away from JCPOA due to other side’s non-commitment

The head of the Atomic Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran decided to take steps away from the 2015 nuclear agreement due to the other side’s non-commitment to its own contractual obligations.

IAEA head meets with Iran’s nuclear chief in Tehran

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi holds talks with Head of the Atomic Energy Agency of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami in Tehran.

President Raisi: Serial school poisoning new enemy project to frighten, frustrate Iranians

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi describes the recent serial poisoning of students at schools a “security project” being advanced by enemies with the aim of stoking concern among families and frustrating the people.

Iran’s rights chief urges official to swiftly identify elements behind serial poisoning in schools

Iran’s human rights chief calls on the country’s security and judicial authorities to swiftly identify those behind the mysterious serial poisoning of students at schools in a number of Iranian cities.

IAEA chief due in Iran on Fri. for high-level talks

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is due in Tehran for high-level negotiations with Iranian officials, as the two sides work to hammer out the differences hindering the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran writes to UN, warns of response to any Israeli military aggression

Tehran has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take a stand against Israel’s unlawful military threats against the Islamic Republic, warning that the Tel Aviv regime will get a befitting response if it commits any act of aggression against Iran.

Analyst: Possible Iran-IAEA deal can take away US excuses for delaying nuclear talks

A political commentator says an upcoming visit by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Tehran appears to have created a “positive climate” that could help thwart the adoption of yet another hostile resolution against Iran at the UN nuclear watchdog.

Iranian Interior Minister: No clues yet as to what happens in girl schools, no arrests made

Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says he has received no reports yet that a toxic substance was used to poison students in different cities.

Iran’s nuclear head denies enriching uranium to 84% purity

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has rejected allegation that the country is enriching uranium to 84 percent purity. He asserted that there has been “no deviation” in the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear activities.

UN says unable to confirm IAEA’s report over Iran 84% enrichment

A spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that the world body is unable to confirm the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report which claimed that Iran has enriched uranium up to 84% of purity.

Iran expells two German diplomats, declaring them persona non grata

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran has expelled two German diplomats after declaring them persona non grata because of the "meddling and irresponsible actions of the German government in regard to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s internal and judicial affairs."

President Raisi: Interaction with other countries must be aimed at transferring science and technology

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said science and technology form the bedrock of any country’s clout.

Iran’s air defense systems successfully destroy targets during drills

Air defense units of Iran’s Army and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) stage joint maneuvers, featuring domestically-developed missile shield systems and military hardware.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condemns Israeli attacks on Palestinians

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned the recent attack by the Israeli settlers on the Palestinian people in the Hawarah settlement and the subrubs of the West Bank city of Nablu and their torching of Palestinian homes and properties.

Iran’s air defense forces practice protecting sensitive sites as drills kick off

Air defense units of Iran’s Army and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) stage joint maneuvers, featuring domestically-developed missile shield systems and military hardware.

Iranian FM: IAEA chief to visit Iran soon

Iran says Rafael Grossi the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will travel to Tehran soon for talks over remaining issues between the two sides over the Iran nuclear program.

Ex-Iran nuclear negotiator rejects media report on travel to Geneva for JCPOA talks

Former Iranian chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi has rejected reports by the European media that he is in Geneva for negotiations with western parties over Iran's nuclear deal.

First satellite images of IRGC’s largest drone released

An Iranian news website has published the first satellite images of Iran's Islamic Revolution Gaurd Coprs (IRGC)’s largest drone, dubbed “Shahed 149”.

Iran FM: US relayed message of readiness for resumption of nuclear talks through Iraq

Iran’s foreign minister says the US has announced its readiness for taking steps toward an agreement on the Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian president: Iraq must not be turned into a place for plotting against neighbors

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told Iraq’s defense minister that the Arab country must not be turned into a place for plotting against neighbors.

Iranian official: Substances used for poisoning students not military chemical agents  

Iran’s deputy health minister implicitly admits that the poisoning of female students in several schools in the city of Qom was deliberate.

Iran rejects repeated claims over drone use in Ukraine

The Iranian foreign minister once again rejected western claims over Russia's use of Iranian-made drones in the Ukraine war.

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