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Iranian Forensics Org.: 78 people killed in Chaharshanbeh Suri incidents in 4 years

Iran’s Forensics Organization says 78 people have lost their lives across Iran in Chaharshanbeh Suri incidents during a four-year period from the Persian year of 1399 (starting on March 21, 2020) unto 1402.

Iran refutes claims of interference in Syrian developments as ‘ridiculous’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has dismissed claims made by some Arab media regarding Iran's involvement in the recent bloody events in Syria, calling them ridiculous.

Ukraine ‘may not survive’ Russia offensive: Trump

Ukraine "may not survive" Russia's full-scale invasion with or without American support, U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview.

‘Iran’s Daughters, Pride of the World’

Following the International Paralympic Committee’s recognition of Iranian Paralympic women as the world’s leading nation in developing women’s Paralympic sports, a new mural was unveiled at Vali-e Asr Square in Tehran.

Chief supervisor: Iranian petrochemical companies fail to repatriate 30% of export revenues

The Central Bank of Iran’s auditor has revealed that petrochemical companies have failed to return 30% of their export revenues this year, up from 12% the previous year.

Water crisis in Tehran: Karaj Dam nears depletion

Karaj Dam, one of the most critical sources of drinking water for the Iranian capital Tehran, is facing an unprecedented crisis as its water reserves plummet to alarming levels.

Iran says won’t negotiate with US under pressure and intimidation

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has reiterated that Tehran will never approve of negotiations with Washington under pressure and intimidation.

UN mission: Iran may consider talks aimed at easing nuclear ‘militarization’ concerns

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations announced that Tehran might consider holding negotiations only if the objective is to ease concerns about the “potential militarization” of its nuclear program.

Israel cuts off electricity to Gaza

Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen has ordered an immediate halt to electricity supply to the Gaza Strip, threatening the functioning of the blockaded enclave’s desalination plants amid an ongoing aid shortage in the holy month of Ramadan.

Tension and conflict will harm Iran, global peace: President Pezeshkian to Norway’s PM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that tension, unrest and conflict will be detrimental to Iran, West Asia and the entire world.

Syria’s new rulers launch probe into deadly clashes, vows accountability

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has ordered an investigation after hundreds of people were killed in fighting between security forces and fighters loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad in the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous.

Ukraine to push for resumption of US military, intelligence support at Saudi talks: FT

Ukrainian officials will push for the resumption of U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing at the upcoming negotiations in Saudi Arabia, the Financial Times has reported, citing its undisclosed sources.

Interior ministry outlines regulations for Afghan nationals staying in Iran

The Director-General of the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs at the Ministry of Interior has outlined which Afghan nationals are permitted to remain in Iran under specific conditions.

Elon Musk says Ukrainian front line ‘would collapse’ if Starlink is turned off

U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, has said that the entire front line in Ukraine would collapse if he were to shut off Starlink satellite internet services.

2 Gazans killed, several injured by Israeli military fire despite ceasefire

Two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in Israeli artillery shelling in the Gaza Strip on Sunday despite a ceasefire accord between Tel Aviv and Hamas, medics confirmed.

Tehran-Van passenger train resumes operation after five-year hiatus

After a five-year suspension, the Tehran-Van international passenger train resumed service, departing from Tehran Railway Station toward Van, Turkey.

Iran’s first air taxi becomes operational

Iran's first air taxi has taken off from the city of Karaj, near Tehran, marking an important step in developing fast and smart air transportation in the country.

US vetoes G7 proposal to establish task force on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’: Bloomberg

The United States has vetoed a Group of Seven (G7) proposal to establish a joint task force that would tackle sanctions evasion related to Russia's 'shadow fleet', Bloomberg has reported.

US ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity

The administration of US President Donald Trump rescinded a waiver that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of Washington's "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran, a State Department spokesperson has stated.

Iran’s Hosseini named in AFC Champions League Round of 16 Best XI

Captain and goalkeeper of Iran’s Esteghlal FC, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, has been included in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Best XI for the first leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire negotiations

Israel and Hamas have signaled they are preparing for the next phase of ceasefire talks, as mediators pushed ahead with talks to extend the fragile 42-day truce in the Gaza Strip that began in January.

Daily: Afghanistan’s Taliban withholds Helmand river water share, Iran faces dual crisis of water shortage, illegal migration

The Jomhuri-e Eslami newspaper has criticized the Taliban's refusal to release Iran's rightful share of water from the Helmand River, exacerbating Iran's water crisis while the country grapples with a surge in illegal migration from Afghanistan.

Iran, China, Russia to stage joint naval exercise soon

The joint maritime drill of Iran, China, and Russia, aimed at ensuring security in the Northern Indian Ocean and enhancing regional interactions, will begin on Tuesday, hosted by the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Chabahar region, in Southern Iran.

1 killed, another injured in Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, an Israeli air strike on Lebanon killed one person and injured another in a vehicle in the southern city of Bint Jbeil on Saturday, according to official media reports.

Hundreds killed as Syria forces battle Assad loyalists

Intense battles between Syrian transitional government troops and fighters loyal to removed leader Basher al-Assad continue in northwestern Syria. Hundreds of people, including civilians, have been reportedLy killed in the deadliest violence since Assad’s fall last year.