Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 131

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:

Time, venue of new talks on Iran deal being worked out: Chief negotiator

Iran’s chief negotiator in the talks to revive a 2015 nuclear deal says the time and venue of a new round of negotiations is being worked out.

Iran FM says no direct talks with Egypt yet; ties will benefit both nations

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Tehran and Cairo have had no direct talks, so far, however, Egypt is “an important country in the Muslim world” and that mutual ties will benefit both nations.

Iran movie Leila’s Brothers wins Honorable Mention in Munich Film Festival

Iranian movie Leila’s Brothers has won an Honorable Mention from the Munich International Film Festival, where Broker by Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda won the prize for the best foreign film.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 130: Russia says in full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk Province

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:

Several dead, injured as multiple quakes jolt port city in southern Iran

At least five people lost their lives when a large magnitude-6.1 earthquake jolted a Persian Gulf port city in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan, followed by two later strong quakes of up to 6.3 magnitude.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 129

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 says ready to increase oil production to balance market

The Iranian oil minister says the country is ready to increase its crude production to pre-sanctions level to strike a balance in the global market.

Raisi: Any nuclear deal requires guarantees to lift sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the unilateral sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic are “oppressive, illegal, and unjust,” adding if the West is serious about restoration of a 2015 nuclear agreement, it has to abandon its baseless accusations and provide guarantees to lift the embargos.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 128: Ukraine says many killed, injured in Russia raid on Odesa building

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 FM: Nuclear talks in Doha positive

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has described the recent talks in Doha aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal and lifting of the anti-Tehran sanctions as positive.

Anzali Wetland, habitat of swamp tulips

Anzali Wetland is in Iran’s northern Gilan Province near the port city of Bandar Anzali.

Marandi: Doha talks on revival of Iran deal didn’t fail, to go on

An advisor to the Iranian negotiating team rejects speculation that the recent round of talks in Qatar on a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal have failed, saying that the negotiations will continue.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 127

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 Covid: Zero death for 2nd day, mask requirements lifted

The Iranian health ministry has said Covid has left no deaths for the second day in a row in the country. But the number of new infections remains high despite the zero death toll.

President Raisi: Israel fuels tensions and is harmful to regional security

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the presence of Israel in the region sparks tensions and does not help regional security.

Report: Doha talks over revitalizing JCPOA underway

Iran's official news agency, IRNA, which is the official media arm of the administration, has said the sanctions removal talks in Doha are still underway and talks over remaining issues are ongoing.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 126

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:

JCPOA revival talks resume in Qatar as envoys of Iran, EU meet

Iran’s chief negotiator and the European Union’s deputy secretary general for political affairs, have held talks in the Qatari capital, as negotiations resume on a potential restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal following a months-long hiatus.

First female Iranian FIFA physician to take part in Qatar World Cup

Dr. Zohreh Haratian has been picked as the coordinator for medical affairs for the 2022 Qatar World Cup as the first Iranian physician to take part in the international tournament.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 125: World leaders condemn Russia deadly attack on Ukraine mall

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 confirms Qatar to host fresh round of nuclear talks

Thr Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has said Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri and his team will fly to Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday to continue the sanctions removal talks that were stalled 3 months ago.

‘EU’s Borrell stressed US to fulfill nuclear commitments, guarantee Iran’s economic interests’

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson has quoted the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell as saying that the United States will abide by its commitments stipulated in a 2015 nuclear deal and UN Security Council Resolution 2231, adding Washington will guarantee the Islamic Republic’s economic interests.

Analyst: Recent BRICS move, signal Beijing seeking closer ties with Tehran

An international affairs analyst says China’s invitation for Iranian president to address the summit of the five emerging major economies, BRICS, is a signal that Beijing wants to have a different level of ties with Iran.

Tehran says supports reopening of Iran-Saudi embassies

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Tehran supports the re-opening of Iranian and Saudi embassies the two countries’ capitals.

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