Syrian FM in Saudi Arabia for first visit since start of war

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has arrived in Saudi Arabia for an official visit. Ties between Damascus and Riyadh are growing amid a thaw in relations between Syria and the Arab states.

Iran delegation in Saudi Arabia to launch diplomatic missions

An Iranian technical team arrived in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh on Wednesday in line with implementing the agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic ties and to launch political and consular activities in the two countries.

Iranians pray till dawn to mark second ‘Night of Destiny’

Millions of Iranians stayed awake all night for a second time to mark ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ or ‘the Night of Destiny,’ when, according to Islamic scriptures, the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad some 14 centuries ago, as the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan draws to a close.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 413

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:

Report: Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani to play a role in parl. elections

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency says the country’s former president Hassan Rouhani plans to start an electoral campaign.

Official: Iran trying to re-open Embassy in Saudi Arabia before start of Hajj in June

A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official says Tehran is making efforts to re-open its Embassy in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh and its Consulate in Jeddah prior to the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage season in Saudi Arabia in June.

China envoy: De-dollarization outcome of US economic coercion

The Chinese ambassador to Iran says the de-dollarization process, which has been gathering pace on the international stage, is the outcome of America’s use of its national currency as a tool to exert economic pressure on others.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 412: UN confirms almost 8,500 civilians killed in Ukraine war

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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 army chief says Israel “too small” to pose threat to Islamic Republic

Iran’s army chief has slammed comments by the chief of staff of the Israeli military that the regime is “ready” to attack Iran without the help of the US, saying “on an updated scale”, tackling Israel requires an operation the size of just one of the operations Iran carried out during the 1980’s war with Iraq.

Iran says Tehran and Riyadh to exchange envoys soon

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani confirmed that a Saudi delegation is visiting the Islamic Republic to follow up on the issue of reopening its diplomatic missions in Tehran and the city of Mashhad. He also added that Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia soon in order to pave the way for reopening Tehran’s embassy and consulate in the Arab country.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 411

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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: Armed conflict and tension in Caucasus won’t be in anyone’s interest

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in a meeting with his Armenian counterpart, said armed conflicts in Caucasus, would be detremental to the regional states.

Iran to send delegation to Riyadh for embassy reopening

The Iranian Foreign Ministry is going to send a technical delegation tasked with making necessary arrangements to reopen Iran’s embassy in Riyadh.

Nuclear chief: Iran working on 20 projects for developing radiopharmaceuticals

Iran’s nuclear chief highlights the achievements of the atomic sector in the treatment of cancer, saying the country is working on 20 projects related to the development of new radiopharmaceuticals.

Iran Parliament chief: Harsh punishment awaits Israel thanks to resistance might

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf harshly condemns Israel’s desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that a “tough, stinging” punishment awaits the regime thanks to the strength of the resistance movement.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 410

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:

Former Iranian president urges referendum on key issues

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for a referendum on key issues concerning governance in the country.

Iran condemns Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Gaza

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the Israel's attacks against civilian targets in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

Iranian president calls for OIC to hold emergency meeting on situation in Palestine

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene an emergency session for a joint decision to defend the people of Palestine and counter the acts of aggression by the Zionist regime following its recent invasion of the al-Aqsa Mosque, the third Islamic holy site.

Iran, Saudi Arabia officially resume ties after FMs’ meeting

The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Iran and Saudi Arabia have formally resumed their relations as of Thursday, following a meeting between the top diplomats of the two countries in China.

Iran, Saudi FMs hold meeting, agree to work for regional peace,

At the end of their official meeting in Beijing, China, Foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia put emphasis on working toward securing regional peace and security.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 407

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:

Prominent Iranian movie director Kioumars Pourahmad dies at 74

Prominent Iranian movie director, producer and screenwriter Kioumars Pourahmad has died at the age of 74.

Iran rejects UN rights resolution, raps mandate of special rapporteur

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected as politically-motivated a human rights resolution against the Islamic Republic, adopted at the 52nd meeting of the UN Human Rights Council.

Iran to help Syria beef up its air defense

An Iranian defense ministry official says Iran is going to help Syria beef up its air defense systems.

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