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Middle East

China accuses US of “indiscriminate attacks” resulting in civilian deaths in Syria

IFP Media Wire - March 11, 2023

The “illegal” US military occupation of Syria has only deepened the country’s humanitarian crisis, China has warned, slamming American lawmakers after they voted to continue troop deployments.

Europe

Britain, France voice concerns over Iran’s nuclear program

IFP Media Wire - March 11, 2023

Despite the recent safegaurd agreement between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog, France and the UK have voiced concerns over Iran's nuclear program, urging Tehran to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 381

IFP Media Wire - March 11, 2023

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:

Middle East

Israeli settler kills Palestinian man in West Bank

IFP Media Wire - March 11, 2023

A young Palestinian man was shot dead by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank city of Qalqiliya, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

Americas

US says played no role in Iran-Saudi deal on resumption of ties

IFP Media Wire - March 10, 2023

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby has said that Washington wasn't involved in an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies.

Middle East

Dozens of NGOs call on Biden to reject US diplomat’s anti-Iran remarks

IFP Media Wire - March 10, 2023

Forty-five NGOs have urged US President Joe Biden to reject the comments made by Washington's ambassador to Israel Tom Nides who had said his country would back Israel in “whatever action” they take against Iran.

Americas

US blacklists dozens of entities for helping Iran evade banking sanctions

IFP Media Wire - March 10, 2023

The US Treasury Department has announced the imposition of sanctions on dozens of entities for helping Tehran evade Washington’s bans on Iran’s access to the global financial system.

Middle East

Three Israeli settlers injured, one critically, in Tel Aviv shooting

IFP Media Wire - March 10, 2023

At least three Israelis have been wounded in a shooting in Tel Aviv, Israel’s medical sources say, adding one is in critical condition. The assailant was reportedly killed in the ensuring exchange of fire.

Economy

European states dissolve symbolic Iran trade system

IFP Media Wire - March 10, 2023

European countries have shut down the INSTEX system, which they had launched in the midst of US sanctions to facilitate trade with Iran.

Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 380

IFP Media Wire - March 10, 2023

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:

Middle East

Pentagon head in Israel as protests target Netanyahu

IFP Media Wire - March 9, 2023

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in Israel during a surge in demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plans with thousands of people calling for a “day of resistance to dictatorship.”

Middle East

UN confirms Israeli air raids on Aleppo airport impede life-saving aid

IFP Media Wire - March 9, 2023

Israeli strikes on Syria’s Aleppo airport are impeding the delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to earthquake victims, the United Nations has announced.

Asia

Taliban governor of Balkh Province killed in bomb attack

IFP Media Wire - March 9, 2023

An explosion in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh Province has killed three people, including its Taliban governor, police have confirmed.

Middle East

Israeli soldiers kill 3 Palestinians in West Bank’s Jenin

IFP Media Wire - March 9, 2023

Israeli special forces have killed three Palestinians in a raid in Jenin in northern occupied West Bank. It comes 48 hours after six others were killed in another raid on the city.

Americas

US Congress rejects Syria troops withdrawal

IFP Media Wire - March 9, 2023

US lawmakers have voted down a bill seeking to withdraw all American troops from Syria, opting to continue the years-long military occupation despite repeated objections from Damascus.

Foreign Policy

Envoy stresses Iran’s commitment to work with neighbors to assist Afghans

IFP Editorial Staff - March 9, 2023

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani says Tehran is committed to cooperate with neighboring states of Afghanistan and other partners to support the Afghan people.

Europe

Russia says window of opportunity to conclude JCPOA revival talks still open

IFP Media Wire - March 9, 2023

Permanent Representative of Russia to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ivanovich Ulyanov has stressed that there is still opportunity to reach a final agreement to restore the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 379: Russian shelling targets several regions across Ukraine

IFP Media Wire - March 9, 2023

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:

Europe