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OPEC says Iran’s oil revenues exceed $25bn

A report released by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) shows Iran has earned more than $25 billion in revenue from oil exports in 2021.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 129

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:

Tehran calls on Baghdad to pursue facilitating Iranian Hajj pilgrims’ affairs

Iranian Foreign minister, in a phone talk with his Iraqi counterpart, appreciated Iraqi officials’ efforts to facilitate Iranian Hajj pilgrims’ affairs, urging them to follow up on the issue.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 128: Ukraine says many killed, injured in Russia raid on Odesa building

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:

Israeli parliament votes to dissolve, new election ahead

Israeli lawmakers have voted to pass the final readings of a bill to dissolve the parliament, paving the way for snap elections slated for Nov. 1.

Israeli PM says won’t run in next elections

Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says he will not stand in the upcoming general election, according to his spokesperson.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 127

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 126

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’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 125: World leaders condemn Russia deadly attack on Ukraine mall

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 favoring mutual return to JCPOA

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says a mutual return to the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, is in the interest of the United States and its partners.

Kremlin: Putin to meet with Raisi in Turkmenistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with his Iranian opposite number Ebrahim Raisi as well as presidents of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan during his trip to Ashgabat, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told reporters on Monday.

Report: Nuclear talks to resume this week

Negotiations over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal will resume this week, participants in the talks have confirmed. Qatar will host indirect talks between Iran and the United States, according to reports.

Iran reports 352 new covid cases, 1 death

Health ministry in Iran announced on Monday that 352 new cases of coronavirus have been registered across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 1 patient has passed away in the same period of time.

E3, US to discuss Iran nuclear program, oil exports

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and the United States will hold four-way talks Tuesday on Iran's nuclear program, the French presidency confirmed, with Tehran's oil exports as one of the issues to be raised.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 124

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 Iran’s satellite carrier launch “unhelpful and destabilizing”

The White House has announced it was aware of Iran’s satellite carrier launch and criticized the move as “unhelpful and destabilizing.” Tehran has stressed the tests have been conducted for research purposes only.

Iran to unveil missiles with 300-km range in near future

Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense said missiles with a range of 300 kilometers will be unveiled in the near future. Brigadier General Alireza Elhami added that increasing the missile capability of the army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is one of the requirements of deterrence power.

297 new covid cases, 2 deaths registered in Iran

The Iranian Health Ministry announced on Sunday that 297 new cases of coronavirus have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.

Iran says ready to dispatch humanitarian supplies to Yemen

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said Tehran is ready to dispatch humanitarian supplies, COVID-19 vaccines in particular, to Yemen.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 123: G7 nations to ban new imports of Russian gold

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:

Zelensky fires envoys to Iran, 5 other countries

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree on the dismissal of Kyiv's ambassadors to Iran, Portugal, Lebanon, Tajikistan, Georgia, and Slovakia.

Covid kills 4 in Iran in 24 hours

Iranian Health Ministry figures on Saturday showed that coronavirus had killed four people in the country over the past 24 hours.

Report: Saudi dissidents ‘sexually assaulted and murdered’ in prison

Prisoners held for opposing the government in Saudi Arabia are being murdered, sexually assaulted and inflicted with “sheer” brutality, according to a new report.

UN confirms Israeli troops fired shots that killed Al Jazeera correspondent in WB

The United Nations has announced that information it had gathered showed that the bullets that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank on May 11 were fired by Israeli forces.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 122

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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