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Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 96: EU says hopeful of deal on Russia oil ban

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:

Tajik president in Tehran for talks

Tajikistan’s President Emamali Rahmon has arrived in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation on an official visit.

Iran says ready to boost trade with Black Sea region

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has expressed hope for the expansion of trade between Iran and the Black Sea region.

Iranian filmmakers slammed for making “opposition gestures”

The head of Iran’s Cinema Organization has strongly criticized Iranian filmmakers for their silence toward the US’s oppressive sanctions against the country at the Cannes Film Festival.

‘Value of Iran-Tajikistan trade increased by 463% last year’

An Iranian official says the value of trade with Tajikistan witnessed a 463-percent rise in the past Persian calendar year, expressing hope for a further boost to economic cooperation between the two nations that have many commonalities in different spheres.

Iranian official: 60%+ rise in oil revenues in first two months of this year

A spokesman for the Iranian oil ministry says oil revenues earned by the country have increased by more than 60% in April and May compared to the same period last year.

Iranian president warns against unsafe buildings following Abadan tragedy

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for boosting the safety and strength of buildings in Iran to prevent incidents similar to what happened in the southern city of Abadan. Raisi was speaking at the Sunday session of the Cabinet.

Iranian national football team to hold friendly match against Uruguay

The secretary general of the Iranian football federation has announced a friendly match between Iran’s national football team (Team Melli) and Uruguay’s national team.

Iran predicts injection of 4th Covid vaccine shot in months

The head of the vaccination department of Iran’s Health Ministry predicts that all Iranians will be able to get their fourth shot of Covid vaccine in the second half of the Persian year of 1401.

Israeli settlers, army troops storm al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of flag march

Dozens of Israeli settlers, escorted by military forces, stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds on Sunday morning.

Dozens still missing since collapse of tower block in Iran’s Abadan

The governor of Iran’s southeastern Khuzestan Province says 38 people have so far been reported missing since the collapse of a tower block in the city of Abadan and are thus feared trapped under the rubble.

‘Besides Turkey, other countries involved in dust storms, making regional fund a must ‘

An Iranian geopolitical analyst has called on the government to avoid singling out Turkey as the sole cause of the current dust storm problem in Iran and the wider region, stressing that the phenomenon is also rooted in other countries such as Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.

Analyst: Israel trying to throw wrench in Iran-Saudi talks

A political commentator blames the Israeli regime as the main factor that is throwing a wrench in diplomatic efforts by Iran and Saudi Arabia to fix their troubled relations.

Iranian police seize major drug consignment in Sistan and Balouchestan

Police in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Balouchestan say they have seized over 1.15 tons of narcotics in the north and south of the province.

Iran extends census of illegal Afghan migrants for two weeks

Iran’s Interior Ministry has extended the census of illegal Afghan migrants, who hold no residency permit, for two weeks, saying 1.5 million of them have so far participated in the process.

Iran says opposed to Turkish military operation on Syria-Iraq border

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran is opposed to any military action and use of force against other countries with the aim of resolving disagreements. He made the remarks in response to a question about a planned Turkish military action on Syria-Iraq border.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 95

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 Foreign Ministry: Greek ships’ crew in good health, safe

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says ancient ties between Iran and Greece have always been based on mutual respect and that these relations must not be affected by “shorted-sighted miscalculations like “highway robbery at the order of a third party”.

Iranian government declares public day of mourning over building collapse

The Iranian government has declared Sunday as a public day of mourning across the country over the deadly building collapse in the southern city of Abadan.

Iranian official vows revenge against Israel over IRGC officer’s assassination

The chief of the judicial organization of the Iranian armed forces has vowed that Iran will exact revenge on the Zionist regime for Colonel Hassan Khodaei’s assassination, a member of the IRGC who was recently assassinated in Tehran.

Iran movie “Leila’s Brothers” wins Fipresci prize in Cannes

Just hours before Cannes Palme d’Or prize announcement, the Iranian movie “Leila’s Brothers” won the Fipresci prize for best film in Cannes main competition.

Iranian Team Melli’s manager angry at “lack of planning”

Dragan Skočić, manager of the Iranian national football team (Team Melli) is reportedly angry at Iran’s football federation over what he called lack of planning for a preparatory camp and friendly matches several months ahead of The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Tajik president to visit Tehran on Sunday

Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon is going to visit Tehran at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation on Sunday.

Iranian companies to enter German market

Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization says Iranian businesspeople have held talks with 75 Germany companies to expand economic ties between the two countries. The organization said the negotiations resulted in the signing of a number of agreements.

Iranian daily criticizes senior clerics for ‘contradictory’ remarks on inflation

An Iranian daily has criticized two senior clerics, who lead Tehran’s Friday Prayers, for what it described as contradictory comments about inflation under President Ebrahim Raisi and the same issue under previous administrations.