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US says has killed Daesh Europe attack planner

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have killed a senior leader of the Daesh terror group in Syria who had planned the group's attack in Europe.

Spectacular pear trees in Iran’s Gilan Province

As the spring season decorates the nature, pear trees in gardens give a spectacular look to Iran’s northern province of Gilan.

Iranians bid farewell to 2 military advisors killed by Israel in Syria

Large crowds of Iranian people joined a funeral procession held for the two military advisors who were killed by recent Israeli air raids in Syria.

US official says Biden admin. disagreed with OPEC cut plans

The Biden administration told Saudi officials that it disagreed with OPEC’s surprise decision to cut oil production when it was given a ‘heads up’ on the move, John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the US National Security Council, told reporters.

Iran envoy sends letter to UN chief, says Tehran’s presence in Syria fully legal

Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has stressed that Iran's presence in Syria is totally legal and at the request of Damascus. He stated that his country reserves its inherent right to self-defense and will take decisive measures to protect its forces, interests and facilities against any threats posed by the US or others.

US extends carrier deployment near Syria after deadly attack: Pentagon

The Pentagon announced Monday that the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean has been repositioned near the Syrian coast as a precaution after American military bases in Syria came under missile and drone attacks.

Syria says two civilians killed in Israeli attack on Damascus

The Israeli military has launched a fresh missile strike against Syria, targeting positions in the vicinity of the country's capital, Damascus. The raid left two civilians dead and caused some material damage.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 405: Finland becomes NATO member in a historic blow to Russia

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:

Sources say US seeking interim deal with Iran over JCPOA, Tehran rejected idea

The Biden administration has in recent weeks discussed with its European and Israeli partners a proposal for an interim agreement with Iran that would include some sanctions relief in exchange for Tehran freezing parts of its nuclear program, according to 10 Israeli officials, Western diplomats and US experts with knowledge of the proposal.

Iranian military chief: Iran’s space program moving forward at high speed

The chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says launching and putting numerous satellites into orbit is another achievement of the Iranian armed forces over the past year.

El-Sisi meets MbS as Egypt’s economic woes deepen

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. The visit came as Cairo tries to navigate through an acute financial crisis.

Iran to form joint chamber of commerce with Saudi Arabia

A member of the presiding board of the Iranian chamber of commerce says Iran and Saudi Arabia will soon launch a joint chamber of commerce.

Iran-Saudi detente contributes to regional peace: Iraq PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani described a recent agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume relations as "very important". He stressed that the deal will help boost regional stability and security.

Iranian president accepts Saudi king invitation to visit Riyadh

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has accepted an invitation from Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz to visit the neighboring country.

Iran education minister resigns over teachers’ salaries crisis

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has accepted the resignation of Minister of Education Yousef Nouri following the delay in the payment of the teachers’ salaries, and appointed Reza Moradsahraei as the caretaker minister.

Two Palestinians killed, many injured during Israeli raid on Nablus

Two Palestinians have been shot dead during an Israeli military raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, as the Israeli army has intensified its deadly attacks across the occupied territories.

Russian police detain woman over bombing that murdered pro-Putin war blogger

A woman suspected of killing prominent military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky has been arrested, the country’s Investigative Committee announced on Monday. Russia says the attack was masterminded by Ukraine's special services.

Funeral ceremonies held in Syria for Iranians killed in Israeli airstrikes

A funeral procession has been held in Syria for two Iranian military advisors, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the country last week.

Yemen facing ‘critical time’: UN

The United Nations has called on the warring sides in Yemen to seize the opportunity created by the UN-brokered truce and take more serious steps toward realization of a permanent peace in the war-ravaged country.

Oil prices jump after OPEC surprise production cuts

Oil prices have surged after Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ producers announced a surprise round of output cuts. The oil producers, who control roughly 50% of global oil supplies, reached a decision to reduce their output starting from May until the end of 2023, in a move designed to stabilize the markets.

Iran Health Ministry official: Booster doses needed to curb new Covid wave

A member of the Iranian Health Ministry’s Infectious Diseases Center has called for injection of booster doses amid a new wave of Covid that is expected to last for at least two weeks more.

Ex envoy in Baku: Iran can sue Azerbaijan for ‘human trafficking’ in embassy attack case

A former Iranian ambassador in Baku has waded in the tensions over the attack on the Azerbaijan Republic’s embassy in Tehran in January.

Lavrov to Blinken: Fate of detained WSJ reporter will be determined by Russian court

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the fate of arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will be determined by a Russian court, according to a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Turkish president boycotts US envoy after controversial meeting with opposition leader

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his doors are now closed for US Ambassador to Ankara Jeff Flake following the diplomat’s meeting with Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the presidential candidate from the main opposition Republican People's Party.

Russian, Iranian, Turkish, Syrian diplomats to meet in Moscow

A four-party meeting on settling relations between Ankara and Damascus (Russia, Iran, Syria and Turkey) will be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Moscow on Monday.