Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 186

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 poet Ebtehaj rests in eternal peace

Prominent contemporary Iranian poet Amir Houshang Ebtehaj was laid to rest on Saturday morning in his hometown in the northern Iranian city of Rasht with a large crowd in attendance for his burial ceremony.

Number of ‘red’ cities on Iran Covid-19 map decreasing as 7th wave abates

Official figures show the number of ‘red’ cities on Iran’s color-coded Covid-19 map is on the decline, as the seventh wave appears to be abating.

Top Iranian MP: Nuclear deal highly likely in next 10 days

A member of the Iranian parliament's national security and foreign policy commission says Iran and the other parties top the nuclear agreement will most probably reach an agreement in the sanctions removal talks within the next 10 days.

Iran’s young Taekwondo girls, boys crowned champions at Asian competition

Iran’s young Taekwondo boys and girls have been crowned champions at the 4th Asian Cadet Taekwondo Championships in the city of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Iranian FM to UN chief: Tehran seeks strong, lasting nuclear deal, mulling US reply

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in a phone conversation with the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, said Tehran has a serious and real will to reach a strong and lasting agreement over the revival of the nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 184

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 health minister warns of new wave of Covid in autumn

Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has warned of a surge in the number of Covid cases and deaths in autumn when schools and universities reopen.

Famous Iranian director Manijeh Hekmat’s movie “19” to compete in Italy’s Religion Today film festival

Famous Iranian director Manijeh Hekmat’s movie “19” will compete in the Religion Today film festival’s 25th edition in Italy.

Iran strongly condemns US Syria attacks, denies link with targeted groups

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the US Army’s aggression on Wednesday morning against the people and infrastructure of Syria as a violation of the country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

Iran Nuclear chief: IAEA must stop advancing Israel agenda against Tehran

Iran’s nuclear chief urges the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to stop advancing the Israeli regime’s demands against Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program, while the country’s nuclear work has been in full compliance with the UN nuclear watchdog’s regulations from the start.

‘German court allows repatriation of Iranian poet’s body for burial at home’

A Cologne court is said to have issued the permission for repatriating the remains of renowned Iranian poet Amir-Hushang Ebtehaj, who passed away recently in Germany, after the transfer process was blocked due to legal complications.

Iranian oil minister says Tehran ready to meet Europe’s energy needs in winter

Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Oji says the Islamic Republic has a good capacity to produce oil and gas and their commodities and is thus capable of partly relieving the energy shortage in the world.

Iran dismisses comments by IAEA chief

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has rejected as ‘uproar’ comments by the UN nuclear agency’s chief over ‘unexplained traces of uranium’ amid efforts to restore a landmark nuclear agreement.

Rare Persian leopard spotted in Iran’s Jiroft

A scarce Persian leopard on the UN’s endangered species list has been caught on camera in a protected area in southeastern Iranian city of Jiroft, an official has confirmed.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 181

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: No response yet from US on European JCPOA proposal

The spokesman of Iran’s foreign ministry says Tehran has not received any response from the other party, and specifically the United States, to the European proposals on revival of the 2015 nuclear deal – the JCPOA – and removal of sanctions.

Iranian students outshine in world astronomy, astrophysics Olympiad

Iranian students have shown off their ingenuity by winning the first spot at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics 2022 (IOAA) among 250 prodigies from 45 countries.

Preisident Raisi orders industry minister to sack corrupt officials at Foulade Mobarakeh

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has intervened in the case of Foulade Mobarakeh steel complex, ordering the minister of industry, mine and trade to remove all involved officials once their offenses are established.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 180: Kiev confirms 9,000 Ukrainian military forces killed in Russia 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:

Iran Tourism: A cup of tea at Chalous’ Chai-Khoran Palace

The Chai-Khoran Palace was a temporary retreat for Pahlavi kings and was built almost 70 years ago, during Reza Shah Pahlavi’s reign. The Chai-Khoran Palace is approximately 4,000 square meters in area, has a European-style architecture, and is located on the south of Mo’allem Square in Chalous in northern Iran. It has been registered as a national heritage site in Mazandaran Province.

Iran nuclear chief: IAEA disproportionately focused on Tehran’s nuclear work

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country wields less than two percent of the global nuclear capacity, but is subject to 25 percent of all inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

‘Value of Iran-Iraq trade to reach $9bn mark by year end despite US sanctions’

The chairman of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce says the value of trade between Tehran and Baghdad will reach the 9-billion-dollar mark in seven months, despite the tough US economic sanctions in place against Iran.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 179

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:

Covid infections keep declining in Iran

The number of Covid infections in Iran keeps declining with the country's Health Ministry figures on Saturday putting the daily caseload at 1,800.

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