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Iranian exports of medicinal plants worth $600 million

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More than 8,000 different types of plants grow in Iran, of which about 450 species are have medicinal usage. Plants whose export can have a high added value for the country.
Middle East

Media: Top Hamas leaders to visit Saudi Arabia following Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement

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A delegation of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Palestinian media reported, describing it as a major development as Israel’s hopes of forging official ties with Riyadh appear to dwindle further.
Foreign Policy

Beijing’s envoy: Iran oil sales to China on track despite sanctions

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The Chinese ambassador to Tehran says the sales of Iranian oil to China is on track “without any problem,” despite the harsh US sanctions in place against the Islamic Republic’s energy sector.
Foreign Policy

Iranian president plans to visit Latin America; date to be determined

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Iran’s ambassador to Venezuela says President Ebrahim Raisi plans to make a visit to Latin America, including Venezuela, with the exact date yet to be determined.
Middle East

Many killed, injured in Dubai apartment block fire

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A fire in a residential building in Dubai has killed at least 16 people and injured several others in the Persian Gulf emirate, local media reported.
Energy

OPEC figures show Iran’s oil output at 2.567 mln bpd in March

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Figures by The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) shows Iran’s oil output in March was almost unchanged from February.
Middle East

Mass protests held in Israel against PM’s judicial reforms for 15th straight week

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Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in Israel to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the judiciary, despite his decision to pause the contentious proposals.
Local

Iran’s Raisi appoints caretaker for Agriculture Minister

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi appoints a caretaker for the Ministry of Agriculture days after announcing a decision to reshuffle his cabinet.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 417

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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:
Tourism

Iran tourism: Tulip Festival in Araak, central Iran

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Nearly one month into the current Persian calendar year’s spring, the 6th Tulip Festival has started in the Iranian city of Araak’s industrial zone, in central Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iran “worried” about Sudan situation

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has expressed concern over the fresh developments and unrest in Sudan.
Human Rights

Iran slams head of UN rights body over “biased and selective approaches”

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The Iranian Judiciary’s deputy for international affairs has criticized the UN special rapporteur for adopting selective and political approaches to the issue of human rights.
Healthcare

Iran Covid: 27 killed, red zones and new cases decreased

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Latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show that the number of red cities where the risk from the Coronavirus disease is highest has decreased from 18 to 12.
Energy

IEA warns OPEC+ output cuts risk oil supply deficit, threaten economic recovery

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that output cuts announced by OPEC+ producers risk exacerbating an oil supply deficit expected in the second half of the year and could hurt consumers and global economic recovery.
Europe

Around 80 percent of Russians trust in Putin: Poll

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About 80 percent of Russians say they have confidence in President Vladimir Putin, according to the results of a survey conducted by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center.
Americas

US lawmakers call on EU to blacklist IRGC as terrorist entity

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A group of bipartisan US lawmakers have urged the European Union to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation.
Local

President Raisi says issue of hijab shouldn’t turn into security matter

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration will not allow the recent protests over hijab turn into a matter of national security.
Security

Iran’s IRGC successfully test-fires new advanced top-attack missile

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Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) successfully test-fires an advanced top-attack missile, designed and developed by experts at home.
Foreign Policy

Iranian President Raisi invited to UAE for intl. climate confab later this year: Diplomat

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A senior Iranian diplomat says President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to join an international climate change conference later this year, amid growing relations between Tehran and Persian Gulf neighbors.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Raisi calls for Muslim unity against Israel

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for unity among Muslim countries against Israel, amid a surge in Israeli violence against Palestinian people.
Middle East

Diplomats underline ‘Arab leadership role’ in resolving Syria crisis at Saudi meeting

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Senior diplomats from the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have agreed that the Arab world must play a “leadership role” in efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in Syria so that its sovereignty is preserved and the return of Damascus to the Arab League is facilitated.
Middle East

Saudi Arabia to launch four new special economic zones

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Four special economic zones are to be established in Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced.
Local

Office chief: Rouhani has no plans to join Iran’s upcoming parliamentary elections

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The head of the office of ex-Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejects media claims about a bid by the former chief executive to run in the country’s parliamentary elections slated to be held in early 2024.
Local

Saudi team in Iran’s Mashhad to pursue re-opening of Consulate

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The technical delegation of Saudi Arabia visited the Saudi Consulate in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to explore ways to re-open the mission.
Americas

Lawmakers call on Biden admin. to ensure US funds not used in Israeli settlements

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A group of US lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to undertake a foundational “shift” in its dealings with Israel and ensure that American taxpayers’ money will not be allocated to Israeli settlements.
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