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Moscow envoy: West favoring Russia-Ukraine war

The Russian ambassador to Tehran says prior to the recent conflict in Ukraine, Moscow had sought the US and its allies’ assistance to solve the problems, but they refrained to do so. Levan Dzhagaryan added the West was just after an excuse to impose sanctions on Russia.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 7

Russian forces are pressing ahead with their military operation in Ukraine to counter what they call a “threat” to their national security from the pro-West Ukrainian government. Kiev and Russia’s Western adversaries call the operations an “invasion”. The situation is fluid in Ukraine right now with both sides claiming victories on the battlefield. Iran Front Page brings you the latest developments on the ground live as they unfold in Ukraine.

2 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank

Israeli troops have killed two young Palestinian men during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank early on Tuesday.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 6

Russian forces are pressing ahead with their military operation in Ukraine to counter what they call a “threat” to their national security from the pro-West Ukrainian government. Kiev and Russia’s Western adversaries call the operations an “invasion”. The situation is fluid in Ukraine right now with both sides claiming victories on the battlefield. Iran Front Page brings you the latest developments on the ground live as they unfold in Ukraine.

Analyst: Time for Iran to end Russia’s mediation and directly talk to US on JCPOA

Russia’s attack on Ukraine will definitely affect Moscow’s ties with Europe and the United States. Some political analysts believe the development could even negatively affect the Vienna talks on the revival of the Iran nuclear deal.

“Invasion of Ukraine’s Russia’s biggest mistake since collapse of USSR”

An Iranian political expert has described the invasion of Ukraine as Russia’s biggest mistake following the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

‘Ukraine’s Zelensky made miscalculation by joining Russia’s enemies’

An Iranian academic says Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to learn a lesson from Russia’s response in 2008 to the then Georgian leader’s pro-West policies and made the same miscalculation by joining the camp of Russia’s Western enemies.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 4

Russian forces are pressing ahead with their military operation in Ukraine to counter what they call a “threat” to their national security from the pro-West Ukrainian government. Kiev and Russia’s Western adversaries call the operations an “invasion”. The situation is fluid in Ukraine right now with both sides claiming victories on the battlefield. Iran Front Page brings you the latest developments on the ground live as they unfold in Ukraine.

Russia confirms control of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

The Russian forces have seized full control of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after fierce battles with the Ukrainian troops, Moscow has confirmed.

U.S. expects Ukraine capital to fall in days

Three U.S. officials have told Newsweek they expect Ukraine's capital Kyiv to fall to incoming Russian forces within days.

EU considers omitting Putin from sanction list

European Union ambassadors in Brussels moved closer to consensus on a significant package of sanctions targeting broad sectors of the Russian economy and individuals on Thursday. But they were debating whether to keep President Vladimir Putin off their list for now, diplomats who participated in or were briefed on the talks say.

US says Iran nuclear talks close to ‘possible deal’

The United States has announced that there is significant progress being made in the nuclear negotiations in Vienna and that parties are close to a possible deal.

Russia announces ‘special operation’ in Donbass, eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he ordered his country's military to carry out a special operation in the Donbass region, in eastern Ukraine, after the leaders of the breakaway republic asked Moscow for military assistance in response to what they described as an increase in “Ukrainian aggression.”

Russia promises strong response to US sanctions

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has warned Moscow will respond strongly to new anti-Russia sanctions imposed by Washington. It stressed the measures taken by the White House run counter to American interests.

Minister: Lebanon thwarts Daesh suicide attacks

Lebanese security forces have foiled three suicide attacks planned by militants linked to Daesh terror group in Beirut's southern suburbs, Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said Wednesday.

Ukrainian parliament approves sanctions on hundreds of Russians

Ukraine’s parliament has approved imposing sanctions on 351 Russians, including lawmakers who supported the recognition of independence of the two separatist-controlled territories in eastern Ukraine and the use of Russian troops there.

U.S. says prisoners issue separate from Iran nuclear talks

The United States has announced that the discussions on detained Americans remains separate from the nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Germany halts huge gas project

Berlin has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday. The West started taking punitive measures following Moscow’s recognition of the two Ukrainian breakaway regions.

EU’s Mora says nuclear talks nearing end, result unclear

European Union deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora says Vienna negotiations aimed at salvaging the 2015 nuclear deal are nearing the end, but the result is still uncertain.

Putin recognizes Ukraine’s pro-Russia regions’ independence

Moscow has recognized the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday.

Russia says ready to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Moscow is ready to act as a mediator between Tehran and Riyadh, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov says. He added a possible rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran would be a positive move for the region’s development and will help settle regional conflicts.

US says no progress in formation of inclusive govt. in Afghanistan

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West says efforts for an inclusive government in Afghanistan have failed so far, but there has been progress about girls’ education.

Russia says its forces killed 5 Ukrainian soldiers in border clash

Russia’s army says its troops have opened fire on a “Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group” that attempted to cross into the country, killing five servicemen and destroying their vehicles.

Ex-Iranian ambassador to Baku: U.S. trying to drag Russia into war with Ukraine

Ex-Iranian ambassador to Baku: U.S. trying to drag Russia into war with Ukraine

Iranian expert: Western media seeking to force Iran into concessions

An Iranian political expert says in the event of an agreement in the Vienna negotiations, each party should possess some deterrence to disabuse the other sides of contemplating withdrawal from the agreement.

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