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Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Turkish deputy FMs to meet soon

The deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Syria and Turkey will meet in Moscow on March 15-16, Turkey’s TRT TV channel reported on Monday.

Trump’s national security advisor: Biden admin ‘sitting still’ amid growing China-Russia-Iran influence

President Joe Biden’s administration is doing nothing to counteract steps by China, Russia and their allies to work more closely together, jeopardizing US interests and undermining its global influence, former White House National Security Adviser John Bolton has said.

Iran, Belarus sign roadmap for comprehensive cooperation

Iran and Belarus have signed a roadmap for comprehensive cooperation as well as seven other cooperation agreements during a visit to Tehran by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Iran welcomes proposal for negotiations between Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers, says preparations underway

Days after the announcement of an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia for the resumption of diplomatic relations, the spokesman for the foreign ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomed the proposal for negotiation between the foreign ministers of the two countries.

Saudi oil giant Aramco earns record profit of $161bn in 2022, drawing criticism from activists

Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco has reported earning $161bn last year, claiming the highest-ever recorded annual profit by a publicly listed company.

Iran’s ambassador meets with Iraqi PM, President

Iran’s ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh has held talks with top Iraqi officials including President Abduol Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani in Baghdad.

Saudi FM says willing to meet Iranian counterpart

Following an agreement between Tehran and Riyadh on the resumption of diplomatic relations, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan said he looks forward to meeting his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian soon.

UAE halts purchase of Israeli defense shields following Iran-Saudi deal

The United Arab Emirates will stop purchasing Israeli defense systems following the actions and remarks made by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, according to a report by Israel's Channel 12.

Saudi Arabia denies visa to Israeli delegation: Report

Riyadh has reportedly refused to issue entry visa to an Israeli delegation that had been invited to a tourism event in Saudi Arabia, dashing Tel Aviv's hopes of warming relations with the kingdom.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 383

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:

Iranian Supreme Court upholds death sentence for terror group ringleader

Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld a death sentence for the ringleader of an anti-Iran terrorist group known as al-Nazal.

Iranian official says too early to say Iran has entered new Covid peak

An official at Iran’s National Headquarters for Fight against Covid-19 says it’s too early to say a new peak of the Coronavirus has started in the country.

President Raisi says Iran bent on strengthening ties with neighbors

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has described plans for stronger relations with neighbors as an essential element of his administration’s agenda.

Qalenoie named as manager of Iran’s National Football Team

Amir Qalenoie was rehired as the head coach of Iran’s National Football Team, known as Team Melli. He will replace Carlos Queiroz.

Iranian FM: Iran-US reached agreement on prisoner swap, to happen soon

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Iran and the US have reached an agreement to exchange prisoners.

Israel targets western Syria, casualties reported

The Israeli army has carried out a missile attack on Syria's northwestern province of Hama, injuring several people and causing damage.

Iran oil exports set record high in 4 years despite sanctions: Minister

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji said the country’s oil exports reached the highest level in four years including in the current Persian calendar year which will end on March 20.

Iranian actor Shahab Hosseini refuses Russian festival award due to Ukraine war

Popular Iranian actor Shahab Hosseini refuses to accept an award granted at a Russian festival to a movie that he produced due to Moscow’s military campaign against Ukraine.

3 Palestinians shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank

The Israeli forces fatally shot three Palestinian men near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Sunday.

Leader’s military advisor: Iran-Saudi deal spells end of US hegemony in W Asia

A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the reconciliation agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia puts an end to the United States’ hegemony in the West Asia region.

Yemen’s warring sides hold talks over prisoner swap after Iran-Saudi deal

Representatives of Yemen’s government and the Houthis began talks in Geneva on Saturday aimed at implementing a deal on prisoners exchange, the United Nations has confirmed. The negotiations started a day after Iran and Saudi Arabia announced an agreement to re-establish diplomatic ties.

Iran’s UN mission says Tehran-Riyadh agreement to speed up ceasefire in Yemen

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations says the recent detente deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia will contribute to the realization of a ceasefire in Yemen.

Huge crowds rally against Netanyahu’s ‘legal reforms’ for 10th straight week

Hundreds of thousands held fresh rallies across several cities throughout the occupied territories for a 10th straight week, blasting the so-called "legal reforms" planned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet.

Iraqi MP: Domestic and foreign parties involved in Gen. Soleimani assassination

An Iraqi legislator said that a group of lawmakers plans to repeat calls for the disclosure of the results of an investigation into the assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi companion Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Hassan Salem added that there are domestic and foreign parties involved in the crime.

Interior Ministry: Dozens arrested in connection with school poisonings

Iran’s Interior Ministry says more than 100 people who played an effective role in the recent poisonings at schools have been arrested.