Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 43

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: Takfiri terrorists behind Mashhad stabbing

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reiterated the recent stabbing attack in the northeastern city of Mashhad was undoubtedly carried out by Takfiri terrorists.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 42

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 kills 39 in Iran over 24 hours

Covid-19 has killed 39 more people in Iran. According to figures released by the Health Ministry on Tuesday, the deaths have happened in the past 24 hours.

Iran MPs urge President Raisi to secure strong guarantees from US in Vienna talks

Iranian lawmakers have written to President Ebrahim Raisi to demand the government get “stronger guarantees” from the United States in the Vienna talks over the revival of the nuclear talks.

Iraqi official says steps resumed to kick start Tehran-Riyadh talks

An Iraqi foreign ministry official reportedly says the country’s prime ministerial office has resumed its efforts to kick start stalled negotiations between Tehran and Riyadh.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 41

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 FM: Tehan will not give in to US excessive demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said the Islamic Republic will never give in to excessive demands of the US in the Vienna talks.

Khatibzadeh: Iran won’t cross its red lines in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said the Islamic Republic will not cross its red lines in the Vienna talks.

Raisi: Iran ready to help Qatar hold more glorious FIFA World Cup

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in a phone conversation with the Qatari Emir, says Tehran is ready to help Doha hold a “better and more glorious” 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 40

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. Clashes are ongoing in various locations of Ukraine, while the Russian military keeps up its airstrikes. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict during round-the-clock negotiations. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran FM: US responsible for prolongation of Vienna talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hosseni Amir Abdollahian says the US is to blame to the prolongation of the Vienna talks aimed at removing anti-Tehran sanctions and the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Saudi-led coalition frees Yemen-bound fuel tanker as truce takes effect

Sana’a says the Saudi-led coalition has released a tanker carrying much-needed fuel for Yemen, allowing it to reach the blockaded port city of Hudaydah, after a UN-brokered ceasefire agreement came into force.

President Raisi calls for dealing with those behind iran football violence

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered authorities to seriously deal with those responsible for mistreatment of female fans of football in the city of Mashhad.

Daily Covid caseload hits new low in Iran

The number of new Covid cases in Iran has hit another low with 1,275 more infections over the past 24 hours.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 39

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. Clashes are ongoing in various locations of Ukraine, while the Russian military keeps up its airstrikes. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict during round-the-clock negotiations. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran Covid: Downward trend holds in  deaths, infections 

The downward trend in Covid deaths and infections is holding in Iran.

Iranians observe Sizdah Be-dar, the Day of Nature

Sizdah Be-dar is the last festival in the Nowruz festivities in Iran that come after Khaaneh Tekani, Charshanbe Suri, Tahvile Saal (beginning of the new year), Haft Seen and Nowruz family visits.

Iran welcomes UN initiative over Yemen

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has welcomed an initiative put forth by the UN chief’s special envoy for Yemen to stop military operations for two months and to allow ships carrying food and fuel and to partially reopen the Sanaa airport.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 38

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. Clashes are ongoing in various locations of Ukraine, while the Russian military keeps up its airstrikes. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict during round-the-clock negotiations. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Death toll from Covid-19 hits new low in Iran

The Iranian Health Ministry said on Friday 36 people have died of Covid-19 in the past day, a new low since the start of a sixth wave of infections with coronavirus late last year.

Raisi: European governments provided no aid for Afghan refugees in Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says European countries have provided no relief aid for Afghan refugees in Iran and the Islamic Republic is hosting them on its own.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 37

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. Clashes are ongoing in various locations of Ukraine, while the Russian military keeps up its airstrikes. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict during round-the-clock negotiations. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

China FM calls implementation of Tegran-Beijing strategic agreement 

Chins's foreign minister has called for speeding up the implementation of Tehran-Beijing strategic partnership Agreement.

Yemenis say “no peace without removal of blockade” as ceasefire deadline expires

Yemen’s Supreme Political Council and the country’s army spokesman say there will be no peace with Saudi Arabia unless the blockade on Yemen is removed.

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