Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 537

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:

Official raises red flag on mass exodus of physicians from Iran

The head of Iran’s Medical Council has warned the country’s healthcare system will suffer a huge blow as the doctors are migrating to foreign countries in droves.

Iran FM says Tehran to continue supporting Hezbollah, anti-Israel resistance

The Iranian foreign minster says Tehran will continue supporting the Lebanese movement of Hezbollah and the anti-Israel resistance.

Saudi flag hoisted as consulate general resumes activities in Iran’s Mashhad

Saudi Arabia's consulate general in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad officially started activities this Sunday with a Saudi flag hoisted on the diplomatic mission’s premises.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 536

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:

Iranian atomic chief: Iran has over 300 heavy nuclear derivatives

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says today the country produces more than 300 types of heavy nuclear derivatives, each gram of which is worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Source: Iran continuing nuclear work non-stop in all areas

An informed source says Iran is pressing ahead with its nuclear activities on all fronts.

Famous Iranian linguist and translator Kourosh Safavi dies

Kourish Safavi a famous Iranian linguist and translator, has died at the age of 67. Safavi was born in 1956 in Tehran.

President Raisi gets low approval in opinion polls

On the second anniversary of taking office, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been given thumbs down by majority of voters in two opinion polls.

Iranian VP says US prisoners will remain in Iran until full transfer of frozen funds 

Iran’s vice president for political affairs has said in a tweet that the US prisoners will remain in Iran until the full transfer of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds.

Iran FM: Tehran most committed JCPOA signatory

Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amirabdollahian, says if the other parties to the nuclear agreement have the necessary will to return to their commitments, Iran is the most committed signatory to the deal.

Over 19k nominees complete initial registration for Iran legislative election

Iran’s interior minister says over 19,000 hopefuls have so far completed their initial registration for parliamentary elections.

Deputy minister: Iran’s daily oil production to hit 3.5mn barrels

The head of National Iranian Oil Company and deputy petroleum minister says Iran’s production of crude oil will surpass 3.5 million barrels per day by the end of September in a new blow to US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Ex-Iranian diplomat: No diplomatic way out of water standoff with Taliban

A former Iranian diplomat believes that the Taliban administration in Afghanistan will not back down in a dispute over Iran’s water share from the Helmand river with negotiations, suggesting that the Islamic Republic has to consider non-diplomatic ways.

Expert: All plans to revive Lake Urmia were waste of budget

Amid reports of “the demise of Lake Urmia”, a top Iranian geographer and climatologist says all previous efforts to save the lake in northwestern Iran were futile and wasted a huge amount of budget.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 532

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:

Iran urges realities regarding Taliban killing of Iranian diplomats, journalist 25 years ago

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the Taliban killing of Iranian diplomats and a journalist in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan 25 years ago.

Japan PM says ready to help resume JCPOA talks

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Tokyo is ready to contribute to the resumption of the talks over the revitalization of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

IRGC spokesman: Iran capable of seizing American ships if US confiscates Iranian vessels

A spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Islamic Republic is now powerful enough to confiscate American ships if the US forces seize Iranian vessels.

Iran rebukes UK official’s claims against IRGC

Iran has chided British Home Secretary Suella Braverman for leveling accusations against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated that London is in no place to make such baseless claims against the anti-terror force.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 530

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:

Mother cheetah, 2 cubs spotted in Iran’s Touran

An environmentalist said a mother cheetah with her two cubs were spotted in Khar Touran National Park in the central Iranian province of Semnan.

Document shows MKO, ISIS colluded to assassinate commanders of resistance groups

The Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) says it has obtained a document which shows the terrorist Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) has worked hand in glove with the ISIS terror group seeking to assassinate commanders of resistance movements in Syria.

IRGC unveils new strategic equipment

New strategic systems and equipment have been unveiled and delivered to the Naval Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iran FM wraps up Pakistan visit, describes meetings as fruitful

The Iranian foreign minister concluded his 3-day visit to neighboring Pakistan, describing talks with the Pakistani officials as fruitful.

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