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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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 114: European Commission backs Ukraine’s EU candidacy status

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:

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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 113: European leaders arrive in Ukraine

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:

US says ‘closely’ monitoring Iran’s space program

The United States has announced its military “will continue to closely monitor Iran’s pursuit of viable space launch technology." Tehran says it plans to carry out two more launches of its domestically-developed hybrid-propellant satellite carrier rocket called Zoljanah.

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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 112: Russia doubts Ukraine will still exist in two years

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:

White House confirms Biden upcoming visit to Israel, Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Middle East next month with visits to Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia, the White House confirmed Tuesday. Talks over Iran will be among the topics to be discussed during Biden’s Middle East visit in mid-July.

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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 111: Pentagon says Putin likely still wants much, if not all, of Ukraine

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:

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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 110: Amnesty accuses Russia of war crimes in Kharkiv

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:

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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 108: Ukraine warns of food crisis, urges end to Russian blockade

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:

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.

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.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 107: Ukraine imposes sanctions on Putin, other top Russian officials

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:

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