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Taliban say US ‘biggest hurdle’ to intl. recognition

The Taliban have alleged the United States is blocking their way to securing international recognition for the group’s new government in Afghanistan.

Envoy: Iran regards ties with Russia “a priority”

Iran’s ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said Tehran regards its ties with Moscow as “a priority” under President Ebrahim Raeisi’s new policy of revitalizing relations with neighboring states.

EU’s Borrell says basic elements for saving JCPOA on table

The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the basic elements and conditions for the Iran nuclear deal to be revived are on the table.

3 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in WB

Israeli forces killed three young Palestinians and injured around a dozen more during a military raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the northern part of the West Bank on Friday morning.

US says Daesh leader captured in Syria raid

A top Daesh leader has been arrested in an American military ground raid in northwestern Syria, according to the US-led forces.

Iran, Turkmenistan agree to establish a joint trade center

Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to establish a joint Trade center aimed at facilitating economic ties between the two neighboring countries.

Russia hints to likely recognize Taliban govt. in Afghanistan

Moscow will make a decision whether to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan regardless of the opinion of the United States or any other country, says Russia’s special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov.

US says ready to conclude, implement JCPOA if irrelevant issues dropped

The spokesman for the US state department says Washington and its European allies are ready to “immediately conclude and implement” the Iran nuclear deal if Tehran drops quote issues that are extraneous to the JCPOA.

Iran slams forced deportation of asylum seekers from UK to Rwanda

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to forced deportation of asylum seekers, including a few Iranians, from Britain to Rwanda. Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the act is a historical shame for London.

Iran-flagged tanker carrying crude reaches Venezuelan waters

An Iran-flagged tanker carrying about 1 million barrels of crude from the Middle Eastern country arrived in Venezuelan waters over the weekend, according to a shipping document seen by Reuters on Monday.

South Korea says discussing Iranian frozen funds with US

South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin says that Seoul will discuss the issue of Iran’s funds frozen in Korean Banks with the United States.

“Partnership deal beneficial for Iran and Venezuela”

An Iranian expert on Latin American affairs has said the 20-year partnership deal between Iran and Venezuela will be beneficial for both sides at a time when Tehran and Caracas are under sanctions.

Venezuela 1st lady meets Iran’s VP for women affairs, activists

First Lady of Venezuela Cilia Flores along with Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Ensieh Khazali held a meeting with a number of female social and political activists in Tehran.

Analyst: IAEA Israel-backed resolution aims to put maximum pressure on Iran

A political analyst highlights Israel’s “overt interference” in the affairs of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying the latest Western-drafted resolution passed at the IAEA, following Israeli lobbying, is designed to exert more pressure on Iran.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 109

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:

Russia says US policies led to ‘new G8’

The United States “with its own hands” pushed the countries, which are not participating in “sanctions wars”, to form a “new Big Eight” group with Russia, the Russian State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said on Saturday.

Grossi: Iran, IAEA have chance to reach understanding any time

Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has stated that the UN nuclear watchdog and Iran have the opportunity to reach an understanding at any time.

Iran, Venezuela on course to boosting trade ties: Expert

An expert on Latin American issues says the recent two-day trip to Iran by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seems to be aimed at discussing economic issues and enhancing mutual relations in the domains of trade and commerce.

Maduro says Iran, Venezuela have common goal of fighting colonialism, imperialism

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says Tehran and Caracas share the goal of fighting colonialism, imperialism, and racism.

Iranian expert: Tehran should not view IAEA resolution ineffective

An Iranian political expert has warned the country against underestimating the impact of the IAEA’s anti-Iran resolution.

MKO members assault Press TV news team in Sweden

Members of anti-Iran terrorist grouplet, Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO), have attacked the reporter and accompanying news team of Press TV, which were in the Swedish capital to prepare a report on an exhibition held in Stockholm on the group’s crimes.

US says to help integrate Israel, Arab states’ air defenses

Bipartisan US lawmakers from both houses of the Congress on Thursday introduced legislation aimed at bolstering defense cooperation between Israel and several Arab states with the Pentagon's explicit involvement, in order to "thwart threats from Iran and its proxies."

IAEA chief: Iran plans to disconnect 27 cameras from nuclear sites

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi said Thursday Iran is removing 27 surveillance cameras from its nuclear sites.

Tehran says Iran-Nigeria trade up by 300%

Iranian Trade Minister says the value of bilateral trade between Iran and Nigeria has witnessed a 300% growth over the last 9 months of the past Persian Calendar year (ended on March 20).

Russia healthcare sector calls for expansion of ties with Iran

Officials from Russia’s healthcare sector have called for the expansion of ties with Tehran to meet the country’s needs for medical supplies by importing Iranian products.

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