Death toll from quake in Turkey and Syria tops 4,000

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared seven days of national mourning, and Syria has appealed to the United Nations for help following devastating earthquakes that killed more than 4,000 people and toppled buildings across southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 349

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:

Iran’s Nour News denies Tehran’s participation in drone production inside Russia

Nour News, an Iranian media outlet affiliated with the country’s Supreme National Security Council says that Iran is not participating in any venture, be it independently or jointly, for the production of drones in Russia.

President Raisi condoles with Syria, Turkey on deadly quake

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has send separate messages to his Turkish and Syrian counterparts to offer his condolences to the people and governments of the two countries over the deadly quake there.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 348

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 President Ebrahim Raisi visits quake-hit villages in West Azerbaijan Province

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered officials to immediately start the reconstruction of areas in and around the city of Khoy that have been destroyed by the recent earthquake.

Iran Leader pardons, commutes penalties of many inmates guilty of involvement in riots

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei pardons or commutes the sentences of a large group of prisoners found guilty of involvement in the recent wave of unrest and riots across Iran.

Iran FM reaffirms Tehran’s support for Cuba

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has reaffirmed Iran’s support for Cuba in different spheres, calling for the promotion of bilateral ties between the two countries.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 347

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 nuclear chief slams IAEA for publishing inspector’s flawed report after visit to Iran

The Iranian nuclear chief has criticized the director-general of the UN nuclear watchdog for publishing a wrong report submitted by an inspector following a visit to nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic and voicing “concerns” based on wrong information.

Iranians celebrate National Father’s Day

Iranians are celebrating the National Father’s and Men’s Day on the birthday anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam, who is a great role model for each and every Shia Muslim worldwide.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 346

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:

Iran rejects Macron claims over its nuclear program

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has rejected as unconstructive the recent claims of French President Emmanuel Macron over Tehran's nuclear program.

Iranian nuclear chief: IAEA’s approach regrettable

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the approach of the International Atomic Energy Agency toward Iran is regrettable.

Iran to UN: Israel behind recent terrorist attack in Isafahn

Iran’s representative to the United Nations has in a letter to the world body’s chief and the president of the UN Security Council said the Zionist regime was behind the recent terrorist attack on a military facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan.

Iranian nuclear chief says Tehran remains committed to NPT

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the Islamic Republic has completely fulfilled all of its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Iranian FM praises Mauritania’s effort in fighting terror in Sahara

The Iranian Foreign Minister who is in Mauritania on an official visit has praised efforts by the African county to establish peace and fighting terrorism in the Sahara region.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 343

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:

Tehran Univ. professor: Does Ukraine want to experience Iran missile power?

Following the recent comments by a Ukranian presidential advisor about the drone attack on a military facility in central Iran, Tehran University Professor Mohammad Marandi says it seems that Ukraine was involved in the “shambolic” Israeli drone attack in Isfahan, asking does it seek to experience the power of Iranian weapons?

Iran Intelligence Minister: Neighboring countries should avoid Israel for their own security

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib has warned neighboring countries to avoid ties with Israel, which he described as a “dying regime”, for “their own security.”

Iran condemns Ukrainian presidential advisor remarks as suspicious, provocative

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the remarks by the Ukrainian president's advisor on the recent destructive act against a military facility in central Iran as suspicious and provocative.

Iranian parliament speaker to Azerbaijan: Don’t make a decision out of emotion

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohamamd Bagher Qalibaf has urged the Republic of Azerbaijan to avoid making a decision out of emotion following the recent deadly attack on the Azeri embassy in Tehran.

Iran summons Ukraine envoy after comments on Isfahan attack

Iran has summoned Ukraine’s charge d'affaires in Tehran to protest comments by a top Ukrainian presidential advisor about the drone attack on the central Iranian city of Isfahan on Saturday.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 341

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:

Amirabdollahian: Iran ready for new talks with Saudis, got messages from JCPOA sides

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Iran and Saudi Arabia are going to continue their talks aimed at normalizing relations that were severed in 2016.

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