Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 384

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-Belarus trade volume to hit $100mn.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the signing of MoU’s in different fields by Iran and Belarus shows that Tehran and Minsk are resolved to expand their ties in all spheres.

Iran welcomes proposal for negotiations between Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers, says preparations underway

Days after the announcement of an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia for the resumption of diplomatic relations, the spokesman for the foreign ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomed the proposal for negotiation between the foreign ministers of the two countries.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 383

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 FM: Iran-US reached agreement on prisoner swap, to happen soon

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Iran and the US have reached an agreement to exchange prisoners.

Iran oil exports set record high in 4 years despite sanctions: Minister

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji said the country’s oil exports reached the highest level in four years including in the current Persian calendar year which will end on March 20.

Leader’s military advisor: Iran-Saudi deal spells end of US hegemony in W Asia

A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the reconciliation agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia puts an end to the United States’ hegemony in the West Asia region.

Yemen’s warring sides hold talks over prisoner swap after Iran-Saudi deal

Representatives of Yemen’s government and the Houthis began talks in Geneva on Saturday aimed at implementing a deal on prisoners exchange, the United Nations has confirmed. The negotiations started a day after Iran and Saudi Arabia announced an agreement to re-establish diplomatic ties.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 382

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 Foreign Ministry issues statement on resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on the agreement on resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties, saying the agreement will play a positive role in realizing the interests of Iran, Saudi Arabia and other regional nations.

Iran rights body: Only 10 percent of poisoning among students were due to chemical stimulant

Iran’s Human Rights Council has said a small percentage of the recent poisonings that have happened in Iranian girl schools were due to a chemical stimulant.

Iran inaugurates production line of advanced trainer jet built at home

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani had inaugurated the production line of advanced Yasin training jet, which is designed and developed by Iranian military experts.

More ‘Red’ cities on Iran’s color-coded Covid map amid surge in infections

The number of “red” or “high risk” cities is on the rise on Iran’s color-coded coronavirus tracking map, as more patients are diagnosed with Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 381

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 and Saudi Arabia agree to normalize ties

Iran and Saudi Arabia have issued a joint statement, saying they have agreed to resume their diplomatic relations.

Iran UN mission: Tehran finalized deal to buy Russian Su-35 fighter jets

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations says the country has finalized an agreement to purchase advanced Russian Su-35 fighter jets.

Iran says liquidation of INSTEX shows Europe lack of will, independence from US

The spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry says a decision by the European countries to liquidate the financial mechanism known as INSTEX proves lack of determination on the part of the Europeans to act independently from the US.

Iran FM urges immediate removal of sanctions agaist quake-hit Syria

The Iranian foreign minister, in a meeting with Syria's president, called for the removal of sanctions against Syria to faciliate aid relief to quake-hit Syrians.

IRGC Navy receives new vessels with mounted missile launchers

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy has received new domestically-designed vessels that have missile launchers mounted on them, as well as an ocean-going carrier.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 379: Russian shelling targets several regions across Ukraine

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:

Report: Iran ready for talks to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia 

A media outlet affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said Tehran welcomes the continuation of talks with Saudi Arabia.

Iranian FM visits quake-hit area in Turkey 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has visited a quake-hit area in Turkey.

Saudi FM says kingdom ‘open to dialog’ with Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says the kingdom is “open to dialog” with Iran aimed at narrowing down their differences and restoring diplomatic ties.

Iran says Israel attack on quake-hit Syria “crime against humanity”

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israeli attack on the international airport in the quake-hit Syrian city of Aleppo, as a clear example of crime against humanity.

Iranian expert: Iran on verge of undoing a knot in nuclear case

An Iranian political expert says Iran is very close to undoing a knot in its nuclear case.

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