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Atomic chief: Iran took steps away from JCPOA due to other side’s non-commitment

The head of the Atomic Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran decided to take steps away from the 2015 nuclear agreement due to the other side’s non-commitment to its own contractual obligations.

Belgian court upholds prisoner exchange treaty with Iran

Belgium's Constitutional Court has turned down a request for the annulment of a treaty with Iran, which authorizes the exchange of prisoners between the two countries.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 374

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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:

‘Red’ back on Iran’s color-coded Covid map as infections rise

One Iranian city is back in the “red” or “high risk” state on the country’s color-coded Covid-19 tracking map, as the number of infections with coronavirus begins to rise across the country.

IAEA head meets with Iran’s nuclear chief in Tehran

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi holds talks with Head of the Atomic Energy Agency of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami in Tehran.

President Raisi: Serial school poisoning new enemy project to frighten, frustrate Iranians

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi describes the recent serial poisoning of students at schools a “security project” being advanced by enemies with the aim of stoking concern among families and frustrating the people.

Iran, Venezuela launch direct shipping line to further boost bilateral trade

Tehran’s Embassy in Caracas says a direct shipping line connecting Iran to Venezuela was launch last month with the goal of supporting the trade ties between the economic sectors of the two countries.

Iran’s rights chief urges official to swiftly identify elements behind serial poisoning in schools

Iran’s human rights chief calls on the country’s security and judicial authorities to swiftly identify those behind the mysterious serial poisoning of students at schools in a number of Iranian cities.

IAEA chief due in Iran on Fri. for high-level talks

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is due in Tehran for high-level negotiations with Iranian officials, as the two sides work to hammer out the differences hindering the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran writes to UN, warns of response to any Israeli military aggression

Tehran has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take a stand against Israel’s unlawful military threats against the Islamic Republic, warning that the Tel Aviv regime will get a befitting response if it commits any act of aggression against Iran.

New shipment of Iranian relief aid arrives in quake-hit regions of Syria

Iran sends a 15th shipment of humanitarian aid to quake-hit regions of Syria, which remains cut off from international assistance due to strict Western economic sanctions.

Iran launches new Phase of giant Gas Field in Persian Gulf

Iran has inaugurated Phase 14 of the South Pars Gas Field in the Persian Gulf during a ceremony attended by President Ebrahim Raisi.

US Congress calls on Biden to sanction Iran’s parliament over unrest

A bipartisan coalition in the US Congress is pressuring the Biden administration to sanction nearly all of Iran’s parliament amid "the government’s crackdown on anti-government protesters."

Russia says west lacks political will for JCPOA revival talks

Iran, Russia and China have the political will to negotiate the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), while the West lacks it, Russia's permanent envoy to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov says.

Russian official: Value of trade with Iran rose by 20% in 2022

A senior Russian economic official says the value of trade between his country and Iran increased by 20 percent in 2022 to reach $4.9 billion.

US military developed high classified contingency plan for war with Iran: Report

The US military has allocated funds for secret contingency operations related to a plan for war against Iran, according to a new report citing classified Pentagon documents.

Analyst: Possible Iran-IAEA deal can take away US excuses for delaying nuclear talks

A political commentator says an upcoming visit by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Tehran appears to have created a “positive climate” that could help thwart the adoption of yet another hostile resolution against Iran at the UN nuclear watchdog.

Iranian foreign minister calls out CNN’s “propaganda” on Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has slammed CNN’s "misinformation on Iran", including the news network’s reports on the recent unrest and deadly riots in the country, calling them “false and biased."

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 372: Blinken and Lavrov meet on sidelines of G20 for first time since war

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24, 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 Interior Minister: No clues yet as to what happens in girl schools, no arrests made

Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says he has received no reports yet that a toxic substance was used to poison students in different cities.

Covid deaths in Iran become double digit again

The daily death toll from the Coronavirus in Iran has become double-digit again. The Iranian health ministry announced on Wednesday that 13 people died of the disease in the past 24 hours.

Iran’s nuclear head denies enriching uranium to 84% purity

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has rejected allegation that the country is enriching uranium to 84 percent purity. He asserted that there has been “no deviation” in the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear activities.

Stay of proceeding order granted to Iranian daily 

A stay of proceeding order has been granted by a court in Iran to suspend proceedings of the Sazandegi Newspaper.

3 arrested in connection with poisoning of students in Iran

An informed source has told Iran’s Fars News Agency that three people have been arrested in connection with the poisoning of school girls in several Iranian cities. Unconfirmed reports say the poisoning could be a false flag operation by a counterrevolutionary group.

Iranian FM to visit Moscow in March: Envoy

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will visit Russia in March, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali stated on Wednesday.