Iran says Tehran and Riyadh to exchange envoys soon

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani confirmed that a Saudi delegation is visiting the Islamic Republic to follow up on the issue of reopening its diplomatic missions in Tehran and the city of Mashhad. He also added that Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia soon in order to pave the way for reopening Tehran’s embassy and consulate in the Arab country.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 411

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:

Shamkhani: Armed conflict and tension in Caucasus won’t be in anyone’s interest

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in a meeting with his Armenian counterpart, said armed conflicts in Caucasus, would be detremental to the regional states.

Iran to send delegation to Riyadh for embassy reopening

The Iranian Foreign Ministry is going to send a technical delegation tasked with making necessary arrangements to reopen Iran’s embassy in Riyadh.

Nuclear chief: Iran working on 20 projects for developing radiopharmaceuticals

Iran’s nuclear chief highlights the achievements of the atomic sector in the treatment of cancer, saying the country is working on 20 projects related to the development of new radiopharmaceuticals.

Iran Parliament chief: Harsh punishment awaits Israel thanks to resistance might

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf harshly condemns Israel’s desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that a “tough, stinging” punishment awaits the regime thanks to the strength of the resistance movement.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 410

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:

Former Iranian president urges referendum on key issues

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for a referendum on key issues concerning governance in the country.

Iran condemns Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Gaza

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the Israel's attacks against civilian targets in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

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

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.

Iran, Saudi Arabia officially resume ties after FMs’ meeting

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.

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

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.

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

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:

Prominent Iranian movie director Kioumars Pourahmad dies at 74

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

Iran rejects UN rights resolution, raps mandate of special rapporteur

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.

Iran to help Syria beef up its air defense

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

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

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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 405: Finland becomes NATO member in a historic blow to Russia

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 to form joint chamber of commerce with Saudi Arabia

A member of the presiding board of the Iranian chamber of commerce says Iran and Saudi Arabia will soon launch a joint chamber of commerce.

Funeral ceremonies held in Syria for Iranians killed in Israeli airstrikes

A funeral procession has been held in Syria for two Iranian military advisors, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the country last week.

Iran Health Ministry official: Booster doses needed to curb new Covid wave

A member of the Iranian Health Ministry’s Infectious Diseases Center has called for injection of booster doses amid a new wave of Covid that is expected to last for at least two weeks more.

Ex envoy in Baku: Iran can sue Azerbaijan for ‘human trafficking’ in embassy attack case

A former Iranian ambassador in Baku has waded in the tensions over the attack on the Azerbaijan Republic’s embassy in Tehran in January.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 404

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:

Sources say Saudi Arabia plans to invite Syria to Arab leaders summit

Saudi Arabia is planning to invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to an Arab League summit that Riyadh is hosting in May, three sources familiar with the plans have revealed.

Iran, Saudi FMs talk on phone, agree to meet soon

The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to meet each other in the coming days.

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