Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 241

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:

Head of Iran’s Taekwondo Federation slams UK for denying visas for Iranian athletes

The head of Iran's Taekwondo Federation has criticized Britain for refusing to issue visas for seven members of the Iranian national Taekwondo team in the World Taekwondo Grand Prairie competitions in Manchester.

Analyst: New anti-Iran sanctions show Europeans abandoned talks

The recent sanctions on Iran over human rights allegations show that the Europeans have jettisoned negotiations as an option to resolve the outstanding issues with Iran to restore a 2015 nuclear deal and have adopted a confrontational approach.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 240: US claims Iranian military personnel on ground in Crimea

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 imposes sanctions on British individuals, institutions for supporting terrorism, instigating riots

The Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed sanctions on a number of British individuals and institutions for their role in “supporting terrorism, promoting and instigating terrorism, violence and hate-mongering and violation of human rights.”

President Raisi: Iran’s definite policy is to oppose war

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has once again denied claims that Tehran supports Russia in the Ukraine war, saying Tehran’s definite policy is opposition to war.

Analyst: Russia turned Iran into partner in Ukraine war, Europe sanctions

A political commentator says Russia scored a victory by announcing purchase of drones from Iran and their use in the Ukraine war and thus turning Iran into a partner in its military campaign against its Western neighbor.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 238: EU readies new Iran sanctions over alleged drone sales to Russia

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 denies sending arms to Russia, says ready for talks with Ukraine

Iran voices readiness to hold talks with Ukraine over some media claims about shipment of arms including military drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.

Russia no more a key player in Iran deal negotiations: Commentator

An expert on Iran-Russia relations says Moscow is no more a key player in the negotiations to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran judiciary rejects VOA report over death of riots detainee in Evin prison fire

Iran’s judiciary dismissed on Monday a report that one of the victims of the Saturday night blaze in Evin prison in Tehran had been detained for involvement in the recent unrest and deadly riots in the country.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 237: Ukraine FM asks Zelensky to cut diplomatic ties with Iran

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:

IRGC chief warns Saudi Arabia to rein in anti-Iran media

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s chief commander has issued a stern warning against Saudi Arabia over its media campaign that has been stoking tensions in the recent unrest and deadly riots in Iran.

Iran’s Judiciary: Evin prison blaze death toll rises to 8

Four more inmates have succumbed to their injuries sustained after a fire incident on Saturday night in Evin prison in the Iranian capital Tehran, raising the death toll to eight, Iran’s Judiciary announced on Monday.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 236: Ukraine calls for sanctions against Iran over alleged drone sales to Russia

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 parliament fact-finding committee: Mahsa Amini didn’t die of blows to body

The Iranian parliament’s fact-finding committee has released a report on the death of Mahsa Amini, confirming the results of an earlier investigation by Iran’s forensic organization that the young Iranian woman did not die of blows to any part of her body by the police.

Officials say situation ‘under control’ at Tehran’s Evin prison, 8 injured

The situation is under control at Evin prison in the Iranian capital Tehran after a brawl and an ensuing fire broke out in one of the wards on Saturday evening, the Iranian Judiciary’s media center reported.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 235

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 Police say officials probing alleged sexual harassment of women by officer

The Police Department of Tehran has responded to complaints about harrowing of a female protester by an officer in charge of restoring law and order in the streets in Tehran.

Iran condemns Macron’s remarks about riots, as meddlsome

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned French President's remarks about the unrest and riots in Iran as as political libeling and meddlesome.

Iran’s Leader underlines unity among Muslims

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Muslims, Shias and Sunnis alike, to beware of the plots aimed at sowing discord among them, saying the Islamic world can claim its rightful place in global geopolitics through unity.

Report: Mossad-backed sabotage plot in Isfahan foiled

The Iranian intelligence ministry has reportedly thwarted a plot by members of a network affiliated with the Israeli regime to blow up a sensitive defense industry center in Iran’s central city of Isfahan.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 233

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:

In letter to UN, Iran explains retaliatory raids on N Iraq, says terrorists targeting Iranians

Iran writes to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to elaborate on the reasons why it recently chose to use military force against the "separatist terror groups holed up in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region", explaining that terrorists have used Iraqi territory to carry out armed attacks against civilians and Iran's infrastructure.

Report: Tehran streets relatively calm despite call for protests

Organizers of anti-government protests and riots in the Iranian capital Tehran failed to gather huge momentum on Wednesday, according to an official Iranian news agency.

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