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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 156

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:

Tehran’s municipality denies 2-week closure of parks for fear of floods

Tehran’s municipality denies reports that it has closed parks for two weeks for fear of possible flooding in the Iranian capital.

President Raisi: Any attack on Iran to face crushing response

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly warned the Islamic Republic’s enemies against any aggression on the country.

Covid on the rise in Iran: 42 killed, around 10k infected in 24 hours

Covid has killed 42 more people in Iran in the past 24 hours. That’s according to the health ministry figures released on Thursday.

Runaway convict in Iran embezzlement case captured

A fugitive convict found guilty of involvement in a misappropriation case in Iran has been returned to the country following a long-running probe.

Red Crescent: 18 Iranian provinces hit by flash floods

Unseasonal torrential rains have triggered flash floods in eighteen provinces in Iran, the Red Crescent Society said on Thursday, asking citizens to stay away from flood-prone areas for the next five days.

Raisi: People constitute main component of Iran’s power, security

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran takes its power and national security from its people, who always participate in the country’s affairs, although the Islamic Republic enjoys great military capabilities.

Iranian minister: Cyberspace security needs revision

The Iranian minister of information and communications technology says the government, as the protector of the citizens’ interests, has to promote the country’s cyber security infrastructure and open up the space for people and businesses.

Iran busts spy ring tied to Israeli regime

Iran’s intelligence agents have identified and apprehended the ringleader as well as all other members of a spy network affiliated with the Israeli regime.

Tehran parks closed for two weeks to stem Covid surge

The major parks in the Iranian capital have been placed under a two-week lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus infection.

Raisi felicitates Iran’s U-17 Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning World C’ship

President Ebrahim Raisi has offered congratulations to Iran’s U-17 Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the title of the 2022 World Cadets Wrestling Championships in Rome, Italy.

Iran handicrafts: Largest Iranian kilim woven

The largest Iranian kilim, measuring 105 square meters, has been woven by seven full-time and three part-time weavers in a matter of 40 days in Havarz Village in Iran’s Fars Province, with a design by and under the supervision of a distinct entrepreneur lady.

Sadr supporters storm Iraqi parliament

Hundreds of supporters of firebrand Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have breached Iraq's parliament building to protest selection of a consensus nominee for prime minister following months of uncertainty.

Flash floods hit Tehran, several killed and injured, some remain missing

At least six people have been killed, nine others injured and an indefinite number of people have gone missing in northwestern regions of the Iranian capital Tehran after torrential rains ripped through the area.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 155

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 to begin construction of new nuclear research reactor soon

Iran’s nuclear chief says the construction of a new research reactor in the central city of Isfahan will begin in the coming weeks.

IRGC commander: Iran forced US to flee the region

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the US has weakened to the extent that it no longer plays a role in the West Asia region’s geopolitical landscape and has shifted to Ukraine.

Former Iranian diplomat: Nuclear talks at turning point

A Former Iranian diplomat says a turning point is taking shape in efforts aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran FM to EU’s Borell: Tehran determined to reach lasting deal

The Iranian foreign minister has once again reiterated Tehran is determined to reach a good, robust and lasting nuclear deal.

Iran voices readiness to help world cope with energy crisis, food insecurity

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian voiced Tehran's readiness to help the international community cope with the current energy crisis and counter food insecurity.

The Leader says hijab issue must be dealt with “very gracefully and logically”

The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says everyone should act “very gracefully, logically and away from unnecessary emotions” on the issue of hijab – the Islamic dress code -- and clear reasoning must be employed to expose the western colonialist attitude in rejection of hijab.

Iranian Intelligence Ministry: Mossad mercenaries sought to detonate 8 powerful bombs inside Iran

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has issued a statement giving more details of an operation that foiled a terrorist attack inside Iran by the Zionist regime’s notorious spy agency Mossad.

Iran FM says foreigners can’t hinder regional cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said Tehran will accelerate cooperation with its neighborinh states and that no foreign country can hinder the regional cooperation.

Iran will not forgo rights to water from Helmand River: Raisi

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the Islamic Republic will forcefully pursue its right to water shares from the Helmand River in Afghanistan.

EU’s Mora urges parties to Iran nuclear talks to take final step

European Union deputy foreign policy chief says the best possible agreement to restore Iran’s nuclear deal with the West is on the table and called on all parties to take the last step to finalize it.