Nuclear chief: Iran in talks with IAEA to schedule Grossi visit to Tehran

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country is scheduling a visit by the secretary-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, to Tehran as part of efforts to hammer out differences between the two sides.

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll nears 44,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria. At least 43,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 359

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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 denies US linking al-Qaeda to Iran as laughable

The Iranian Foreign Minister has denied as laughable US claims that the leader of terror group al-Qaeda, is based in Iran.

Raisi back home: Iran-China ties to feature transfer of technology

President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and China have agreed that their cooperation and communications in various fields will be accompanied by a transfer of technological know-how.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 358

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

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll nears 42,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria. At least 41,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria.

Leader: Iran’s progress under sanctions has surprised foreigners

The Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution says the progress of the country under the sanctions has surprised observers, but Iran, so far, lacks the required skill to publicize them and reflect them in media reports.

Red alert in western Iranian city as snow buries homes

Iranian officials have declared an emergency state in the western city of Kouhrang, Chaharmahah and Bakhtiari Province, as heavy downpours of snow bury houses there.

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll rises to 40,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria. At least 40,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria.

Iranian Judiciary: Probe into Azeri embassy attack underway 

A spokesman for the Iranian Judiciary says officials are still investigating the recent attack on the Azerbaijani embassy in Tehran.

Iranian and Chinese presidents hold talks in Beijing 

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, said that the implementation of the strategic partnership agreement between Tehran and Beijing is a significant step toward stabilizing the region.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 356

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

President Raisi: Iran and China resolved to expand ties

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and China are firmly determined to expand their bilateral ties including their economic and trade relations.

Foreign ministry: President Raisi China visit could bring leap in implementation of 25-year strategic partnership deal with Beijing

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the upcoming visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to China will take place at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and will focus on political, economic, trade and cultural cooperation.

“President Raisi to focus on implementation of comprehensive cooperation agreement during China visit”

The Iranian president’s deputy chief of staff for political affairs says Ebrahim Raisi’s upcoming visit to Beijing is focused on getting the comprehensive cooperation agreement with China implemented.

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll goes past 36,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Iran, US talking via intermediary over nuclear deal: Iranian negotiator

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator says Iran and the US have been exchanging messages through an intermediary and that nuclear talks have not snagged.

41st edition of Iran’s Fajr filmfest comes to close; winners announced

The 41st edition of the prestigious Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) comes to a close in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The seven-member jury announced the winners on Saturday, the final day of the event.

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll tops 33,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

In Iran, millions mark anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution with mass rallies

Millions of Iranians take to the streets countrywide to mark the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which toppled the US-backed Pahlavi monarchy.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 353

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

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll passes 25,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Arrests made in Iran in connection with Isfahan drone attack 

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry and the Intelligence Agency of the IRGC have issued a joint statement, saying a number of people have been arrested in connection with the recent failed terrorist attack on a military facility in the city of Isafahan.

Iranian capital covered in winter snow again

On Thursday, residents of the Iranian capital, Tehran, woke up to a beautiful snowfall, which blanketed streets in white.

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