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Iran registers sixth day of Covid zero deaths

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Wednesday showed that the Coronavirus had killed nobody in the past 24 hours in the country. It's the sixth day in a row that the death toll from the deadly disease since the outbreak of the pandemic stays unchanged.

Interior minister: Security situation in Iran’s W border cities calm

Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says the security situation in Iran’s western border cities is calm, following a wave of deadly riots and unrest there.

Three killed, dozens injured in bomb blast in Pakistan’s Quetta

A suicide bomb blast has struck a police vehicle in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, killing at least one police officer and two civilians and wounding dozens, according to police.

Cahiers du Cinéma names Iranian movie ‘Hit the Road’ as best first film of 2022

Cahiers du Cinéma magazine has chosen "Bazan Prize" for the Best First Film of the year to "Hit the Road" directed by Panah Panahi, the son of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jaafar Panahi.

Statistics: Over 3 million lost jobs or left Iranian labor market in one year

Figures show more than three million people in Iran have either lost their employment or left the labor market in the country over the past year.

Iran-Iraq cooperation to boost regional security: Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, in addition to the booming economy, will lead to improvement of regional security.

Prominent Iranian actress Katayoun Riahi released on bail

Prominent Iranian actress Katayoun Riahi has been released, more than a week after she was detained over supporting the unrest and violent riots against the Iranian government.

Iran says ready to help ease Turkey-Syria tension

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is ready to help alleviate border tensions between Turkey and Syria.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 280

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

Iran Covid: No deaths for fifth straight day

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,633 with zero deaths for the fifth consecutive day, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Sudani: Iraq will never forget Iran’s support for its anti-terror fight

New Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says his country will never forget Iran’s support in its fights against terrorism, and that Baghdad will not allow any party to pose a security threat to its eastern neighbor from Iraqi soil.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges Iraqis to stand up against “enemies of Iraq’s progress”

Iran's leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Iraqis to stand up to the enemies of their country's progress by relying on people and the youth. Ayatollah Khamenei was speaking at a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani in Tehran on Tuesday.

IRGC deputy chief: Ringleaders nabbed over Iran riots linked to US spy services

The deputy chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says leaders of the enemy networks arrested recently in connection with their involvement in violent riots in Iran were linked to American spy services.

Iran MP: US, Europe still willing for revival of 2015 nuclear deal

An Iranian lawmaker says the US and the Europeans are still expressing willingness for a revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement, and relevant exchanges between Tehran and Washington remain underway.

Biden, Macron to discuss Iran, Russia-Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron is headed to Washington for the first state visit of Joe Biden’s presidency. The two leaders will discuss Iran, war between Russia and Ukraine as well as China in a meeting at the White House, according to the US and French officials.

MP: Iran must ignore IAEA resolution, keep up uranium enrichment

An Iranian lawmaker plays down a Western-drafted resolution recently passed against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying the country must ignore the “hype” and keep up its uranium enrichment.

New Iraqi PM in Tehran for high-level talks with Iranian officials

New Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is visiting Tehran for talks with high-ranking Iranian officials on the expansion of bilateral and regional cooperation between the two neighbors.

Over 5 million Yemenis forcibly displaced due to Saudi war: Report

The number of internally displaced persons in Yemen increased to more than 5 million by the end of August 2022. It comes amid the Saudi-led war and worsening humanitarian conditions in the Arab country.

Iranian soccer player Voria Ghafouri released from detention

The Iranian Judiciary says soccer player Voria Ghafouri has been released from detention, days after he was taken into custody on charges of “insulting” officials over protests in the country and the national soccer team.

Iran’s future on UN women’s rights body to be decided within days: Diplomats

A US push for Iran to be removed from a UN women's body will be voted on Dec. 14, diplomats say. Tehran says Western countries lack the competence to decide about the issues pertaining to human rights in Iran.

Iran’s IRGC says has foiled counter-security plot in southern port city, elements arrested

The intelligence organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it thwarted a counter-security plot linked to a “reactionary Persian Gulf regime” in the southern province of Hormozgan.

4 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops during raids on WB cities

Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in the raids on two Palestinian cities in occupied West Bank on Tuesday. It's the latest confrontation that has made 2022 the deadliest year of violence in the occupied territories in nearly a decade.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 279

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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 president congratulates Qatar’s Emir over World Cup

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Qatar on successfully holding the FIFA World Cup 2022 during a telephone conversation with the Qatari emir.

Iran’s Leader stresses need for stronger naval presence in intl. waters

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has ordered the all-out promotion of combat capabilities of Iran's Navy. He stressed the need for the naval force to continue its presence in international waters and high seas.