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Iran’s trade with SCO surges by 31%

The spokesman for Iran’s Customs Organization says the country's trade with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the first five months of the current Iranian year of 1401 was valued at 17 billion dollars.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 200

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 says European troika statement regarding nuclear talks unconstructive, lacks goodwill

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says a statement the European troika regarding the talks over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal is unconstructive and is in breach of goodwill. 

Covid in Iran: Virus infects over 300 people, 19 killed

The Iranian health ministry figures on Saturday showed that more than 300 people had tested positive for the Covid in the past 24 hours. The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic also increased to 144,154 with 19 more people killed by the deadly disease.

Russia: Iran to sign memorandum to gain official membership of SCO

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said several encouraging decisions, including about Iran's official membership, will be made in the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Iran-Iraq border crossing to remain closed as millions go to Iraq for Arbaeen

Iran’s interior minister says the Khosravi crossing on the border with Iraq will not accept any Arbaeen pilgrims until further notice.

Iran Tourism: Raz and Jargalan, the land of mysterious mountains and valleys

The Turkmen-majority and border county of Raz and Jargalan, which has various cultures and beautiful scenery and an ancient history, is located in Iran’s North Khorasan Province. Its capital is the city of Raz.

Iran pilgrims returning home prior to Arbaeen as Iraq struggles with congestion

Iranians are ending their Arba’een pilgrimage early and returning home from Iraq as the neighboring Arab country is struggling with millions of pilgrims who arrived there from around the world over the last few days for the mourning rituals.

Iran slams Albania cyber attack claims as baseless

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has rejected claims of a cyber attacks by the Albanian government against Iran as ‘baseless’ and ‘false’, adding Iran itself has been a victim of cyber attacks.

Tehran says US behind ‘scenario’ of Albania serving ties with Iran

The spokesman for the Iranian ministry of foreign affairs strongly condemned a move by the US Department of the Treasury to impose sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence that followed Albania’s move to cut off ties with Iran.

Iran to launch new satellite into orbit soon

Iran is ready to launch another satellite, dubbed Zafar 2, into orbit thanks to efforts by researchers at Iran’s University of Science and Technology that was the impetus behind construction of the satellite, the head of the university said.

9 Iranian pilgrims die in Iraq ahead of Arbaeen

The head of Iran's Red Crescent Society has said 9 Iranian pilgrims have died in the Iraqi city of Karbala where they have converged to mark Arbaeen, the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 199

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:

Covid kills 27 people in Iran

The Iranian health ministry said on Friday Covid has killed 27 patients in the country over the past 24 hours.

Iran borders with Iraq closed

All Iranian borders with Iraq have been closed until further notice due to congestion days before the Arbaeen religious ceremony, an Iranian official announced on Friday.

Iranian MP: US has no choice but to strike nuclear deal with Iran

The United States needs to finalize an agreement with Iran to revive a landmark 2015 nuclear accord in order to fully concentrate on the war in Ukraine before the cold weather sets in, a member of the Iranian parliament says.

Iran Army successfully tests upgraded missiles during maneuvers

The Iranian Army successfully test-fires an upgraded version of Shafaq missiles equipped with the fire-and-forget mechanism during its latest military drills in the country’s central province of Isfahan.

Iran says concerned over reported mistreatment of Iranian embassy staff in Albania

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has expressed concern after media reports said local officials in Albanian capital Tirana had interacted improperly with the Iranian Embassy and its staff.

Iranian FM calls on US to put aside ambiguous language over nuclear deal

The Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran seeks a lasting and strong nuclear deal, urging the US to stay away from ambiguous language in this regard so that a deal will be finalized in the shortest possible time.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 198: US imposes sanctions on Iranian firms over “Ukraine war”

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:

Official: Two dozen people arrested in Iran’s Hamedan, many non-residents

The governor of Iran’s western province of Hamedan says 25 people have been arrested in recent protests against water shortage there.

Iranian interior minister in talks with Iraqi officials ahead of Arbaeen

Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has held meetings with Iraqi officials in Baghdad to explore ways of facilitating the Arbaeen ceremonies in which millions of people participate including many from Iran.

Russia’s top negotiator: New IAEA resolution against Iran would be unconstructive 

Russia’s representative to international organizations in Vienna has responded to a tweet from the Wall Street Journal report that said the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors will not issue a resolution against Iran in its next session.

Iran Covid: 23 deaths in 24 hours

Coronavirus has killed 23 more people in Iran in the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry figures released on Thursday.

Iran: Latest IAEA report ‘political, includes nothing but play with words’

The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has dismissed a ‘politically-motivated’ report newly released by the UN nuclear watchdog about the Iranian nuclear program, which he says included nothing new but a mere “game played with words” for “certain purposes.”