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Iran rejects British Navy’s report on smuggling weapons to Yemen

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has refuted the allegations made by the UK Navy that a boat smuggling Iranian arms has been seized off the coast of the Sea of Oman in a joint operation with the US.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 374

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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:

US Congress calls on Biden to sanction Iran’s parliament over unrest

A bipartisan coalition in the US Congress is pressuring the Biden administration to sanction nearly all of Iran’s parliament amid "the government’s crackdown on anti-government protesters."

Russia says west lacks political will for JCPOA revival talks

Iran, Russia and China have the political will to negotiate the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), while the West lacks it, Russia's permanent envoy to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov says.

US military developed high classified contingency plan for war with Iran: Report

The US military has allocated funds for secret contingency operations related to a plan for war against Iran, according to a new report citing classified Pentagon documents.

Iranian foreign minister calls out CNN’s “propaganda” on Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has slammed CNN’s "misinformation on Iran", including the news network’s reports on the recent unrest and deadly riots in the country, calling them “false and biased."

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 372: Blinken and Lavrov meet on sidelines of G20 for first time since war

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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:

Covid deaths in Iran become double digit again

The daily death toll from the Coronavirus in Iran has become double-digit again. The Iranian health ministry announced on Wednesday that 13 people died of the disease in the past 24 hours.

Iran’s nuclear head denies enriching uranium to 84% purity

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has rejected allegation that the country is enriching uranium to 84 percent purity. He asserted that there has been “no deviation” in the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear activities.

Iranian FM to visit Moscow in March: Envoy

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will visit Russia in March, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali stated on Wednesday.

Russia blames Trump, Biden for acceleration of Iran nuclear program

Permanent Representative of Russia to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has criticized current and former US presidents for their policies with regards to Tehran. He said that Washington's approach only caused speedy expansion of the Iranian nuclear program.

UN says unable to confirm IAEA’s report over Iran 84% enrichment

A spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that the world body is unable to confirm the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report which claimed that Iran has enriched uranium up to 84% of purity.

Pentagon official says Iran could produce nuke material in less than 2 weeks

Iran could now produce "one bomb's worth of fissile material" in "about 12 days", a top US Defense Department official has claimed.

Palestine urges UNSC to stop Israeli settlers violence

Palestine’s UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour has called on the United Nations Security Council to ensure protection for Palestinians, who have increasingly come under fatal attacks by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank.

US senator criticizes Brazil over Iran warships, calls for sanctions

US Republican Senator Ted Cruz has blasted Brazil for allowing Iranian warships to dock at a port in Rio de Janeiro. The two warships docked in Brazil over the weekend.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 371

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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:

IAEA says inspectors found uranium particles enriched close to 90 percent

The UN nuclear watchdog says it has detected particles of uranium enriched up just under the 90 percent needed to produce an atomic bomb. Tehran has categorically rejected claims it has enriched uranium to levels above 60 percent purity.

Commander: US-backed Israeli moves against Iran endangering American soldiers in region

A senior Iranian military commander has warned that any US support  for Israeli actions against Tehran would imperil the lives of American forces in the Middle East.

Iran registers Covid zero deaths in 24 hours

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,845 with another zero deaths over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Russia says Munich Security Conference losing importance in absence of Tehran, Moscow

A senior Russian diplomat says the exclusion of Tehran and Moscow from the 2023 Munich Security Conference shows that the annual summit is losing its significance in evaluating the current international situation and offering solutions to security challenges.

US says did not send message to Iran over JCPOA talks

US State Department spokesman Ned Price says the administration of President Joe Biden did not send any message to Tehran over the resumption of the talks aimed at reviving the Iran 2015 nuclear deal.

Brazil allows Iranian warships to dock in Rio despite US pressure

The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has allowed a flotilla comprised of two Iranian warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro, defying US pressure to bar them.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 370

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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:

Top Iran commander: Enemies turned to hybrid war after numerous defeats

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has said the enemies, frustrated with the failure of their plots against Iran, have resorted to extensive psychological operations as part of their hybrid war.

Covid in Iran: 122 new cases, 3 deaths

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed that 122 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 3 patients during the period.

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