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Russia: US should revise sanction policy against Iran

Washington should effectively demonstrate its intention to revise anti-Tehran sanctions policy to revive the Iran nuclear deal, a Russian top diplomat says.

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen, capital hit

Saudi fighter jets have targeted several areas in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, as well as Amran and Sa’dah provinces on Wednesday evening.

Azerbaijani, Armenian FMs meet in France

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian held talks with his Azerbaijani and Armenian counterparts in Paris to discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, before a trilateral meeting.

Iran: Unilateral sanctions block sustainable development

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) says unilateral sanctions have prevented affected countries from accessing the financial and development resources needed to achieve the goals of sustainable development.

UN warns over 7mn Yemenis in need of shelter, non-food items

More than seven million people in war-ravaged Yemen need shelter and non-food assistance, the United Nation refugee agency has warned.

Data analysis: Iran releases Vietnam oil tanker

A Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran was reportedly released in open water on Wednesday. The tanker, blocked by Tehran off the Sea of Oman, was carrying confiscated Iranian oil to an unknown destination.

Iran hits back at Mike Pence over anti-Tehran remarks

An Iranian official has slammed Mike Pence former US vice president for his anti-Tehran rhetoric saying those claims are merely wishful thinking.

Kuwait government submits resignation

Kuwait’s government submitted its resignation to the ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Sabah on Monday, Al Qabas and Al Rai reported.

Azerbaijan says ready to normalize ties with Armenia

Baku is ready to normalize ties with Yerevan and deems it important to implement the trilateral agreement on Karabakh, the Azeri Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

Palestinian activists phones hacked by Israeli firm

Spyware from the Israeli surveillance company NSO Group was detected on the mobile phones of several Palestinian human rights activists. It’s the first known instance of Palestinian activists being targeted by the military-grade Pegasus spyware.

Tel Aviv, Cairo agree to bolster presence of Egyptian forces on Gaza border

Israeli and Egyptian military officials have agreed to increase the security presence of the Egyptian forces in the Rafah area, bordering the Gaza Strip, according to the Israeli sources.

Iran air defense chief: Home-made systems used in war games

All systems used during the ongoing military drills by the Iranian Army are indigenous and domestically manufactured, Commander of Air Defense Force says.

Taliban appoints new governors, police chiefs

The Taliban has appointed 44 members to key local government roles, including provincial governors and police chiefs.

Iran U-23 freestyle team ranks 2nd at World Wrestling Championship

Iran’s under 23 freestyle team has ranked second best at the World Wrestling Championship in Serbia, with a total of 1 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze medals.

Navy Chief: Iran enjoys upper hand against enemies

Iran’s Army Navy commander has reiterated the country has the upper hand on the battlefield in case of confrontation with enemies.

Turkish military base in Iraq hit by rockets

A Turkish military base in Iraq was targeted by Katyusha rockets, according to an Iraqi military official.

Iraqi official asks for explanation about US defense system failure

The spokesman for the Iraqi Joint Operations Command has raised questions about the inactivation of the US military’s C-RAM systems used to detect and destroy incoming flying objects.

PA says Bennet’s comment on US consulate test for Biden

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has announced recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett regarding settlements and the US Consulate in Jerusalem is a critical test for the Biden administration.

‘Three drones used in attack on Iraqi PM’s house, two shot down’

The botched assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi involved three drones, the Interior Ministry said. It added Iraqi forces shot down two of the drones.

IRGC commander warns of testing Iran military might

The commander of Islamic Republic's Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned the enemies about testing the power and determination of Iran's Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Israeli officials favor WB for reopening US consulate

Top Israeli diplomats say the United States should open its consulate for Palestinians in the West Bank city of Ramallah instead of in Jerusalem.

Iraqi politicians, groups react to PM assassination attempt

Several Iraqi politicians and groups have reacted to the purported assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Sunday. The PM has announced he was not hurt in the incident.

Iran runners-up at 2021 intercontinental beach soccer cup

Iran National Beach Soccer team has finished the vice-champions of the 2021 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Iraq’s PM survives ‘assassination attempt’

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi reportedly escapes an assassination attempt in Baghdad’s green zone early on Sunday. A few of his bodyguards were injured in the attack.

Iran raps Europe double-standards on human rights

A high-ranking Iranian judiciary official has called on the Europeans to put an end to the double standards and destructive policies in dealing with terrorism and human rights.

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