Health ministry: BA.4, B.A5 triggering surge in Covid-19 cases in Iran

A top Iranian infectious diseases specialist has warned of an uptick in the number of coronavirus cases in Iran, blaming lax health protocols for the surge.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 138

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 movie ‘Summer with Hope’ wins award at prestigious Czech filmfest

Iranian movie ‘Summer with Hope” has won the Crystal Globe award as the best film of the 2022 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic.

Iran’s response to media report on uranium enrichment: Steps coordinated with IAEA

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, in response to western media reports about increased uranium enrichment activities, has stressed such steps taken in the country are under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 137

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: Passengers entering Iran must test negative for Covid

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said all passengers entering the country from abroad via the land, air and sea borders must test negative for Covid-19.

‘Red’ spots back on Iran’s color-coded Covid map as infections rise

Four Iranian cities are back in the “red” or “high risk” state on the country’s color-coded Covid-19 tracking map, amid a rise in the number of infections with coronavirus across the country.

Iran, Russia resolved to eliminate US dollar from bilateral transactions

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the Islamic Republic and Russia have explored ways, in recent talks, to eliminate the US dollar from their financial transactions in order to facilitate economic cooperation under sanctions.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 136

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:

Leader’s advisor: Iran not to let NATO operate near its borders

An advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is “sensitive” to the security of its frontiers and will not allow the US-led NATO military alliance to operate near them.

Tehran dismisses as baseless UK claim of Yemen-bound Iranian weapons

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman dismissed a baseless and outdated claim, published by the official website of the UK government, about the seizure of a Yemen-bound cargo of Iranian weapons in January 2022.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 135

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:

Shamkhani: Maintaining security top priority for region

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said what the region needs most urgently now is collective cooperation to maintain security.

Covid infects 1,775 people in Iran, 7 killed

The Iranian health ministry figures on Thursday showed that 1,775 people had tested positive for the disease in the past 24 hours. This shows the number of Covid infections is steadily soaring in Iran.

IRNA: UK’s top diplomat in Iran caught on camera spying

IRNA reported Britain’s deputy head of mission in Iran has been caught on camera spying in the southeast of the country.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 134

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 security chief: Tehran attended Doha talks to reach a deal

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has told Qatar’s foreign minister that Iran took part in the Doha talks to reach a strong, lasting and reliable nuclear deal with the other parties.

Iran Covid: 5 killed, infections rising, new subvatiant detected

Covid has killed 5 people in the past 24 hours in Iran. That’s according to the latest figures released by the Iranian health ministry on Wednesday.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 133: UN says nearly 9mn people crossed Ukrainian borders since war broke out

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 Center of Commerce and House of Innovation and Technology inaugurated in Sulaymaniyah

 Iran’s Center of Commerce and House of Innovation and Technology was launched in Sulaymaniyah before noon on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in a ceremony attended by Iranian and Iraqi Kurdish officials as well as representatives of the private sectors of the two sides.

Tehran: Uzbekistan stability important for Iran, region

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says Iran is closely monitoring the recent events and unrest in the central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 132: Finland, Sweden one step closer to NATO membership

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 slams US, European trio’s IAEA resolution as “irresponsible”

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has once again criticized the US and the European trio for pushing a resolution against Iran at the UN atomic body’s board of governors, calling the move irresponsible.

Iran tourism: Attractions in Nour County

Nour County is one of the must-see places in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran. Parts of the region are home to the central Alborz mountain range, which is covered with trees and dense vegetation.

French foreign minister: Window of diplomacy remains open over Iran deal

The French foreign minister says, the window of diplomacy regarding the revival of the Iran nuclear deal and the lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions remains open.

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