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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 382

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 Foreign Ministry issues statement on resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on the agreement on resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties, saying the agreement will play a positive role in realizing the interests of Iran, Saudi Arabia and other regional nations.

UN, EU welcome resumption of Iran-Saudi Arabia relations

The United Nations and the European Union have welcomed the announced agreement on the resumption of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran rights body: Only 10 percent of poisoning among students were due to chemical stimulant

Iran’s Human Rights Council has said a small percentage of the recent poisonings that have happened in Iranian girl schools were due to a chemical stimulant.

One killed, several injured in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif blast

An explosion during an award ceremony for journalists in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif has killed at least one person and wounded five others, a Taliban police spokesman has confirmed.

US lawmakers warn Biden over Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul

More than 90 US Democratic lawmakers have warned President Joe Biden that the Israeli prime minister’s push for judicial overhaul is undermining Washington-Tel Aviv relations.

Tunisia to revive diplomatic relations with Syria

Tunisian President Kais Saied says he has decided to restore diplomatic ties with Syria which were cut off almost a decade ago.

China accuses US of “indiscriminate attacks” resulting in civilian deaths in Syria

The “illegal” US military occupation of Syria has only deepened the country’s humanitarian crisis, China has warned, slamming American lawmakers after they voted to continue troop deployments.

Iran inaugurates production line of advanced trainer jet built at home

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani had inaugurated the production line of advanced Yasin training jet, which is designed and developed by Iranian military experts.

More ‘Red’ cities on Iran’s color-coded Covid map amid surge in infections

The number of “red” or “high risk” cities is on the rise on Iran’s color-coded coronavirus tracking map, as more patients are diagnosed with Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Britain, France voice concerns over Iran’s nuclear program

Despite the recent safegaurd agreement between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog, France and the UK have voiced concerns over Iran's nuclear program, urging Tehran to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Omani, Iraqi and Qatari foreign ministers congratulate Amirabdollahian on Saudi deal

In separate telephone conversations with the Iranian foreign minister, Oman’s, Iraq’s and Qatar’s top diplomats expressed pleasure with the agreement that resulted in a normalization of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran spotted 18 Asiatic cheetah cubs in past year: Official

An official with Iran’s Environment Organization says 18 Asiatic cheetahs were registered in the country in the past year.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 381

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:

Israeli settler kills Palestinian man in West Bank

A young Palestinian man was shot dead by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank city of Qalqiliya, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

US says played no role in Iran-Saudi deal on resumption of ties

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby has said that Washington wasn't involved in an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies.

Shamkhani thanks Iraq for mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has thanked Iraq for mediating between Tehran and Riyadh in order to help normalize ties between the two countries.

Dozens of NGOs call on Biden to reject US diplomat’s anti-Iran remarks

Forty-five NGOs have urged US President Joe Biden to reject the comments made by Washington's ambassador to Israel Tom Nides who had said his country would back Israel in “whatever action” they take against Iran.

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to normalize ties

Iran and Saudi Arabia have issued a joint statement, saying they have agreed to resume their diplomatic relations.

Official: US allowed Iraq to release frozen Iranian assets worth hundreds of millions

An Iranian official says the US has allowed Iraq to released Iranian assets worth $500 million, as the two neighbors make efforts to boost economic and energy cooperation despite American sanctions.

Iran UN mission: Tehran finalized deal to buy Russian Su-35 fighter jets

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations says the country has finalized an agreement to purchase advanced Russian Su-35 fighter jets.

Report: Iran’s security chief holding ‘very important talks’ abroad; results to bring major changes

Iran’s security chief is said to have been “busy with very important” talks in a foreign country, which are expected to produce “significant changes.”

US blacklists dozens of entities for helping Iran evade banking sanctions

The US Treasury Department has announced the imposition of sanctions on dozens of entities for helping Tehran evade Washington’s bans on Iran’s access to the global financial system.

Iran says liquidation of INSTEX shows Europe lack of will, independence from US

The spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry says a decision by the European countries to liquidate the financial mechanism known as INSTEX proves lack of determination on the part of the Europeans to act independently from the US.

Three Israeli settlers injured, one critically, in Tel Aviv shooting

At least three Israelis have been wounded in a shooting in Tel Aviv, Israel’s medical sources say, adding one is in critical condition. The assailant was reportedly killed in the ensuring exchange of fire.