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Incidents

Major Petrochemical plant in southern Iran catches fire

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A petrochemical plant in southern Iran caught fire on Wednesday.
Local

Anti-Iran sanctions must be nullified alongside negotiations: Leader

IFP Media Wire -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the necessity for efforts to nullify anti-Tehran sanctions in tandem with the talks for the removal of the bans.
Europe

Russia to investigate “deliberate” action in Wagner boss plane crash: Kremlin

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Russia is considering the possibility of a “deliberate” action in its investigation of the plane crash that killed Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, but Moscow will not allow international authorities to intervene, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.
Photo of the Day

Arbaeen pilgrims get rest at Iran-Iraq border

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Pilgrims of Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam, get rest for a few hours on their way at Shalamcheh terminal, on Iran-Iraq border, before continuing with their journey towards the holy shrine city of Karbala.
Middle East

PM wants to approve all secret talks after Libya debacle: Netanyahu’s spokesperson

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued an order stressing he must approve all secret talks after a leaked meeting between Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen and his Libyan counterpart Najla al-Mangoush led to a fiasco.
Security

Iran’s intelligence ministry says arrested Zionist terrorists in four provinces

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The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says it has cracked down on a large ‘Zionist’ terrorist network in four provinces and has made arrests.
Views

Iran ex-diplomat: Economic development, military might should be in tandem

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A former Iranian diplomat has warned government officials of the consequences of ignoring economic development at home while pushing for the defense and military agenda.
Asia

Pakistan’s court extended Imran Khan’s jail custody for 14 days: Lawyer

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A Pakistani court has extended the jail custody of former Prime Minister Imran Khan by two weeks to investigate him on charges of leaking state secrets, his lawyer has stated.
Human Rights

UN hails Iran’s services to Afghan refugees

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The United Nations has admired Iran, as the second largest host of refugees in the world, for its health services to Afghan refugees and has promised support for the future efforts.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM urges final agreement with India over Chabahar Port

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for a final agreement with India for implementing the Chabahar Port project, in southeast of Iran.
Middle East

Saudi Arabia offers financial aid to Palestine in bid for Israel normalisation: Report

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Saudi Arabia has offered to resume financial aid to the Palestinian Authority, in a move intended to build support among Palestinian leadership for Riyadh to establish official diplomatic relations with Israel, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing “Saudi officials.”
Europe

Ukraine conducted drone attacks against six regions: Russia

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Russia says Ukraine launched drone attacks against targets in six Russian regions, including one on an airport in the western city of Pskov – near the borders of Latvia and Estonia – where military transport aircraft were reportedly damaged, causing explosions and a huge fire.
Security

Iran’s ‘Tactical Sayyad’ air defense system can engage 12 targets simultaneously: Military official

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Iran’s ‘Tactical Sayyad’ air defense system can detect 24 targets at a distance of 180 kilometers and simultaneously engage 12 targets, the deputy defense minister for research and industrial affairs has stated.
Middle East

Netanyahu thanks Saudi Arabia after emergency plane landing

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A plane carrying Israelis home from the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles made an emergency stop in Saudi Arabia before flying back to Tel Aviv. Israel has praised it as a sign of goodwill as the United States works to establish formal relations between Riyadh and Tel Aviv.
Middle East

Over 5k Palestinians arrested by Israel in West Bank in 2023: Report

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Israeli soldiers have detained more than 5,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the year, amid a surge in Tel Aviv's attacks on Palestinian towns and cities.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 553

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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:
Cultural Heritage

Iran Showcases Restored Cultural Heritage in Landmark Exhibition

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The National Museum of Iran has opened its doors to exhibit a collection of historical artifacts recently repatriated from France and England.
Finance

Massive embezzlement scheme uncovered in Tehran state bank, preventing huge losses

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In a shocking revelation, the Prosecutor of Tehran has announced the investigation into a major embezzlement case involving a staggering amount of 29 thousand billion rials in one of Tehran's state banks.
Security

Report: Iran warns against Iraq failure to expel anti-Tehran armed groups

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Al-Araby Al-Jadeed says that Iran has issued a warning to Iraq, stating that it will defend its national security if Iraq fails to comply with an agreement regarding armed groups based un northern Iraq.
Local

Ex-Iranian Pres. Rouhani warns over limits on public participation in votes

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Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed concerns about the limitations on people's participation in elections and the concentration of decision-making power in a few individuals during a group meeting with former ministers and vice presidents.
Asia

Pakistan high court suspends ex-premier Imran Khan conviction

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The Pakistani high court has suspended the former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent conviction on corruption charges, his lawyer said on Tuesday. It is unclear whether the order will lead to his release from jail.
Foreign Policy

Iran seeks to visit Hirmand dam over Afghan water share dispute

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Iran demands to inspect the reservoir of a dam on the Hirmand river in neighboring Afghanistan that has caused a standoff with the Taliban administration over Iran’s share of water from the river.
Foreign Policy

Pres. Raisi: West pinned hopes on Iran riots, left negotiations

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi blamed the West for leaving the negotiating table with Iran in the hopes of pursuing its goals by supporting the riots and protests that spread across the country last year.
Middle East

US complains to Israel over exposure of secret meeting between Israeli-Libyan FMs: Report

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The United States complained to Israel this weekend about Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's decision to publicly reveal a secret meeting with his Libyan counterpart Najla al-Mangoush, Axios has reported, citing Israeli and US officials.
Middle East

Over 170 Palestinians killed by Israel in WB in 2023: UN

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At least 172 Palestinians were killed by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank since the start of this year, according to the United Nations.
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