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Iranian expert: Tensions between Iran and US to continue until next meeting of IAEA board

An Iranian political expert has said tensions between Iran and the US will continue until the next meeting of the IAEA’s Board of Governors in early September.

Iranian president: Passengers entering Iran must test negative for Covid

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said all passengers entering the country from abroad via the land, air and sea borders must test negative for Covid-19.

Yazdi Komaj; Tasty traditional cake from Iran’s deserts

Komaj is a traditional type of bread that is baked in almost all regions of Yazd Province, but there is an outstanding difference in the ingredients, in a way that the Komaj baked in Bafgh could be presented as a type of “traditional cake.” The art of cooking Komaj in Bafgh has been registered on the list of Iran’s intangible cultural heritage.

Official: 60,000 Iraqi students studying in Iranian universities

The Iraqi cultural attaché in Iran has announced that thanks to reinforcing bilateral relations between Iran and Iraq, 60,000 Iraqi students are studying in Iranian universities.

Official: Qatar can use Iran’s air capacity during World Cup finals

A spokesperson of Iran’s aviation organization says following the visit of the director of Qatar’s aviation organization to Tehran, the two sides signed an agreement for bilateral cooperation during World Cup 2022.

Iran Covid: Wearing mask mandatory in red, orange areas

The spokesman for Iran’s national taskforce for fighting Covid-19 has said the body has decided to make wearing mask in open and closed places mandatory in red and orange zones.

Daily: Iran shouldn’t provide IAEA with excuses

An Iranian newspaper says Iran should not allow the United States and Israel to take advantage of recent reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) which has accused Tehran of withholding information regarding the storage of nuclear material at three locations.

Heated debate erupts in Iran on how to address increasing street dogs

The recent tragic deaths of two children in separate attacks by stray dogs in the Iranian city of Qom has triggered calls among the public as well as in the Iranian Parliament and City Councils for legislation on tackling the dangers of free-ranging urban dogs.

Iran back among 10 best volleyball teams in world

Iran’s national team has moved up two notches in the latest ranking by the world volleyball governing body FIVB, wresting back the ninth spot.

FAO predicts 13.5% rise in Iran’s production of cereals in 2022

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has predicted a 13.5-percent rise in Iran’s production of cereals in 2022, which is expected to reach 20.3 million tons.

Tehran mayor in Iraq for Arabaeen preparations

Tehran’s Mayor Alireza Zakani has traveled to Iraq at the head of a delegation to make the arrangements for the annual Arabaeen ceremony which marks fortieth day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein, the third Shia imam.

Iran’s coach Skocic to players: Stay away from sideline issues

Iran’s national soccer squad’s head coach Dragan Skocic has thanked the players for launching a campaign to support the Croatian coach amid reports that discussions are underway to replace him, but asked the national soccer team (Team Melli) players not to focus their attention on off-the-field controversies.

Analyst: Arab states dropping confrontational policy with Iran

Arab states are coming to an understanding that Iran is an indispensable historical and geographical reality in the Middle East and confrontational policies with the Islamic Republic will not help peace and security in the region, a senior Iranian political analyst says.

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

Four Iranian cities are back in the “red” or “high risk” state on the country’s color-coded Covid-19 tracking map, amid a rise in the number of infections with coronavirus across the country.

Iran records 51 cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, 3 deaths

An official with the Iranian Health Ministry says the number of individuals diagnosed with the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has increased to 51 in more than three months, and three people have lost their lives to the disease.

Iran, Russia resolved to eliminate US dollar from bilateral transactions

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the Islamic Republic and Russia have explored ways, in recent talks, to eliminate the US dollar from their financial transactions in order to facilitate economic cooperation under sanctions.

Reformist Iranian politician detained

Senior reformist politician Mostafa Tajzadeh was detained on Friday evening on charges of ‘acting against national security and spreading propaganda to disturb public opinion’, according to media reports.

Iranian president joins world leaders in condemning Japan ex-PM’s assassination

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has offered his condolences to the people and government of Japan on the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe on Friday. He condemned the terror attack as inhumane.

IRGC dismantles terrorist ring near western Iran border

The ground forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have dismantled a terrorist ring in West Azarbaijan province.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 136

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:

Palestinian and Israeli leaders discuss security ahead of Biden visit

Israeli Prime Ministet Yair Lapid called Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss security issues ahead of next week’s visit by US President Joe Biden to the region. It was the first such a conversation between Abbas and an Israeli leader in several years.

Iranian president: Nukes have no place in our military doctrine

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reiterated Iran’s opposition to the production and possession of nuclear weapons.

Iranian Navy starts drill in Caspian Sea

The Iranian Navy has started a drill in the Caspian Sea which its commander says sends a message of peace and friendship.

Health experts say Omicron BA.5 can quickly reinfect vaccinated people

Health experts in the US and abroad have found that the coronavirus variant currently responsible for most infections in the US, Omicron BA.5, can quickly reinfect people who have protection against the virus.

Iranian Hajj pilgrims slam normalization of ties with Israel by some Arab states

Iranian Hajj pilgrims have condemned some Arab governments for normalizing ties with the Zionist regime during the “denunciation of the polytheists” ritual in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.