Official: Non-toxic stimulant used in serial poisoning of Iran school girls

An Iranian official rules out the existence of toxic material in the serial poisoning of students in the country, saying the substance has been found to be a mere non-fatal “stimulant” that causes little damage to the body, and not a chemical.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 377

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:

SCO chief says Iran’s membership to play key role in achieving goals

The secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization says Iran's membership in the regional body will be a key step for the SCO to achieve its goals.

Iran says committed to diplomacy, rules out temporary deal in nuclear talks

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has said Tehran is committed to diplomacy and will continue to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to resolve the remaining issues over the country's nuclear program. He has also ruled out the possibility of striking any interim agreement in the talks on the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 376

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 nuclear chief to MPs: Given rise in enrichment level, Iran had to let increase in inspections

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has one again rejected a claim that the agreement between Tehran and the IAEA involves access to individuals in Iranian atomic facilities.

3 Persian leopards spotted at protected reserve in Iran’s Semnan

Three Persian leopards, from a rare and endangered species, have been spotted in a protected reserve in Aradan County of Iran’s Semnan Province.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 375

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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 denies more IAEA access to individuals at nuclear sites, setting up further cameras

Iran has denied claims that the agreement between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) involves access to individuals in Iranian atomic facilities.

Iran and IAEA agree to continue cooperation following Grossi’s visit 

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have issued a joint statement following the atomic watchdog chief’s visit to Tehran. Iran will allow the agency to do have monitorings.

Iranian president to IAEA chief: Don’t let agency be influenced by big powers 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told the Internstional Atomic Energy Agency chief to not let the nuclear oversight body be influenced by political aims of big powers.

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.

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.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 374

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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:

‘Red’ back on Iran’s color-coded Covid map as infections rise

One Iranian city is back in the “red” or “high risk” state on the country’s color-coded Covid-19 tracking map, as the number of infections with coronavirus begins to rise across the country.

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.

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.

Russian official: Value of trade with Iran rose by 20% in 2022

A senior Russian economic official says the value of trade between his country and Iran increased by 20 percent in 2022 to reach $4.9 billion.

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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 372: Blinken and Lavrov meet on sidelines of G20 for first time since war

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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’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.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 371

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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 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.

Pirouz, Iran’s rare cheetah cub, dies of kidney failure

Pirouz, Iran’s popular Asiatic cheetah cub, dies at a veterinary hospital due to kidney failure, dealing a blow to hopes of saving the endangered species.

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