Iran, world’s 3rd largest gas producer despite US sanctions

Iran has become the world’s third-largest producer of natural gas after the United States and Russia despite the harsh US sanctions. Iran has grown steadily over the past two decades in natural gas production, according to the US Energy Information Administration.

Pakistan reaches ceasefire agreement with local Taliban

The Pakistani government and the banned armed group Pakistan Taliban (TTP) have agreed to a one-month ceasefire. Islamabad says talks leading to the deal were facilitated by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Russia resumes flights with several countries, including Iran

Russia has resumed regular air traffic with Iran and several other countries, which had earlier been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Two Syrian soldiers wounded in Israeli strikes

The Syrian military has announced Israel carried out air raids on the central and coastal regions of the country, wounding two soldiers and causing material damage. It’s the second assault in less than a week and the fourth in the past month.

European sources: Iran’s Bagheri to meet French, British diplomats within days

European sources have confirmed that Iran’s deputy foreign minister Ali Bagheri will hold talks with French and British officials this week. Earlier, Tehran announced the top diplomat will visit several European capitals for talks over a range of issues including the Iran nuclear deal.

Official: Iran’s goods exported to 142 countries

An Iranian customs official says the country has exported goods to 142 nations, having had imports from 110 countries in the last seven months. The transactions were carried out while the Islamic Republic is under the toughest ever US sanctions.

Iran’s Nazemi nominated for world best woman referee

Iranian referee Gelareh Nazemi was nominated for world’s best woman referee, International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) announced.

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.

‘Azerbaijan Republic after discrediting Russian peacekeepers’

Yerevan has accused Baku of seeking to discredit the activities of Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh.

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.

UN strongly condemns attack on Iraq’s PM

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has condemned “in the strongest terms” the assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

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.

UN warns three million Afghans on brink of famine

The UN's food agency has warned three million people in Afghanistan are facing starvation. The body has promised it will be providing food for 23 million people in the country.

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.

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