Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 197: US approves $675m in military aid to Ukraine

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:

Carlos Queiroz appointed as head coach of Iran national football team

Former Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz was officially appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s national football team (Team Melli) to lead it for 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Iran health ministry warns of new Covid-19 wave

The Iranian ministry of health has reported a 50-percent nationwide decrease in observing health protocols to ward off the coronavirus infection amid threats of a new wave of the disease during the upcoming cold weather.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 196: Putin says west sanctions danger for entire world

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:

Sweden ‘intensifies restrictions’ on Iranian national held in prison

Sweden has reportedly intensified restrictions on an Iranian national who has been held in jail and sentenced to life in prison for alleged rights violations in the 1980s.

Iran’s Kish Island hosts cultural tourism exhibition

Iran’s southern Kish Island hosts the first edition of a cultural tourism exhibition putting on display the Islamic Republic’s arts, tourism and culture as well as different ethnic groups and costumes in the country.

Sources: Queiroz’s return to Iran before World Cup highly likely

Iran’s national football team’s former head coach Carlos Queiroz is very likely to take the helm of Team Melli to prepare the squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, according to sources.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 195: Biden against recognizing Russia as a terrorist-state over Ukraine war

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:

Top Iranian general warns threats posed by US spy drones won’t be tolerated

The chief of staff of Iranian armed forces has warned that the country will not tolerate new threats posed by the enemies to maritime security in the West Asia region.

Epidemiologist: 7th Covid-19 surge in Iran over

The diminishing coronavirus cases and deaths in Iran show that the seventh wave of the surge in the country driven by BA.4 and BA.5 sub-strains of the Omicron variant is over, a top Iranian epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist says.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 194: Zelensky says three settlements liberated in southern and eastern Ukraine

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 submits ‘constructive’ response to US views on EU-led text of final deal

Iran says it has submitted a “constructive” response to American comments on an EU-led draft of a possible deal on the restoration of the 2015 nuclear agreement to the European Union’s coordinator Josep Borrell.

Iranian defense chief: Ukraine developments stem from Western unilateralism and interference

Iranian Defense Minister General Mohammadreza Ashtiani says the US and the West are to blame for the crisis in Ukraine.

IRGC slams ‘ridiculous’ US claim of Iran attempt to seize naval drone

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) hits out at US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Michael Erik Kurilla over his “ridiculous” claim of an attempt by Iran’s naval forces to “illegally seize” an American unmanned vessel in the Persian Gulf.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 190

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:

Persian cheetah cub born in captivity doing well, turns 4 months old

After the death of two of the three Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity in Iran, the third sibling, named Pirooz or victor, is now four months old, living in the capital Tehran’s Pardisan wildlife park.

Iranian FM says Tehran wants stronger nuclear text than the one proposed by US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Islamic Republic is still studying the US proposals for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA, but warned Tehran wants a stronger text.

Nuclear chief: Iran managed to build over 1,000 IR-6 centrifuges in 1 year

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says the country managed to build more than 1,000 new-generation IR-6 centrifuges within a single year.

Iranian FM in Moscow to help resolve Ukraine conflict

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian arrived in the Russian capital Moscow on Wednesday morning at the head of a delegation for talks with Russian officials to help put an end to the months-long conflict in Ukraine.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 189: Russia halts gas deliveries to Europe

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: Restoration, boosting Iran-Saudi ties benefit regional security

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabiaand enhancing ties between the two regional powerhouses will bolster security in the region.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 188

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:

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 187

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:

Economy minister: Iran’s oil income 5 times more than last year

Iran’s minister of economy and finance says the Islamic Republic’s oil income has increased five-fold compared to last year and eleven-fold compared to the year before despite unrelenting US-led sanctions, raising hopes that many of the economic hardships in the country will soon be tackled.

Nournews: Careful reviews of US response to last ‘at least until weekend’

A news website close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the process of reviewing the American response to Tehran’s comments about an EU-led draft text aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal will continue “at least until the end of the current week.”

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