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Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 57

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 FM to UN chief: Israel seeks to change the identity of al-Quds

The Iranian foreign minister has warned of Israel’s plot to change the identity of the city of al-Quds in occupied Palestine, urging international organizations and some countries to put an end to their double standard and silence toward Palestiniane.

Iran comes second in Asian Greco-Roman wrestling competitions

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team finishes in second place in the 2022 Asian Wrestling Championships.

Russia says successfully test-fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile

Russia’s new RS-28 Sarmat Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile was launched successfully from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the north of the country, the Russian military announced on Wednesday.

Iran’s nuclear chief: Technical talks over US return to JCPOA over

The Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, has said the technical negotiations over the US’s return to the 2015 nuclear deal are over.

One killed, four injured in Turkey blast

At least one person was killed and four others were injured when an explosion hit a bus carrying prison guards in Turkey's northwestern province of Bursa on Wednesday, local officials confirmed.

Iran’s Covid deaths hit lowest in nearly two years

The Covid deaths in Iran have hit a record low in nearly two years. Iranian Health Ministry figures on Wednesday showed that the disease killed 19 people in the past 24 hours, pushing the total fatalities from the Coronavirus since the pandemic started to 140,896.

Iranian President condemns Kabul blasts

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says terrorists and those who played the key role in destabilizing Afghanistan in recent years under the pretext of providing security for Afghans, are behind the deadly Tuesday blasts in Kabul.

Iran Armed Forces to counter all threats with might: Army chief

The chief commander of Iran’s Army says the Iranian Armed Forces will confront any threat to the country with might.

‘Lavish trip’ to Turkey by family of Iran’s parliament chief raises controversy

Images and videos recently went viral on social media showing members of the Iranian parliament speaker’s family returning from what appeared to be a costly trip to the Turkish city of Istanbul, setting off a wave of criticism inside the country.

Iran’s oil-rich south at highest readiness level to produce crude: Official

The National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) says Iran’s oil-rich south is at the highest level of readiness to produce crude.

Intl. Islamic forum urges firm action against Quran desecration in Sweden

The World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought roundly condemned the planned desecration of the Holy Quran by extremists in Sweden, calling on relevant global and domestic institutions to bring the perpetrators to justice under existing laws.

Iran’s enemies angered by Army-IRGC unity: Guards commander

The commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the country’s enemies are angered by the unity that is in place between the Guards and the Iranian Army.

Footage shows Iranian MP attempting to assist fugitive brother evade arrest

Footage has emerged of an Iranian member of parliament apparently attempting to assist her fugitive brother evade arrest by police.

Baghdad says Turkey’s operation threatens Iraq’s national security

The military operation of Turkey’s armed forces in northern Iraq threatens the national security of the Arab country, a statement by Iraqi President Barham Salih’s office said on Tuesday. Ankara launched a new military campaign against Kurdish forces in the north of the Middle Eastern state on Sunday evening.

Iran FM urges lifting of Yemen blockade

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has called for the removal of blockade on Yemen. Amir Abdollahian made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Mohammad Salem Valad Marzouq Foreign and Cooperation Minister of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on Tuesday night.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 56

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:

Ukrainian Ambassador to Tehran: Abandoning nukes a mistake

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Tehran has said his country has always sought to join NATO but the Western military alliance did not accept Kiev’s push for accession to the organization.

Yemen’s Ansarullah: Saudi-led coalition violating UN-backed ceasefire

Spokesman for Yemen’s Ansarullah movement Mohammed Abdul-Salam says the Saudi-led coalition is violating the current ceasefire by preventing Sana’a airport from reopening and blocking the passage of tankers carrying fuel to the port of al-Ḥudaydah.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman slams Kabul terror attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has in a tweet strongly condemned Tuesday’s bombings that targeted a boys’ school in the Afghan capital Kabul, leaving many dead and injured.

Iran Covid: 23 more people lose lives

According to the Tuesday announcement of Iran’s Health Ministry, the coronavirus outbreak has claimed 23 more lives over the past 24 hours taking the total deaths to 140,877.

Oil minister: Iran earned $43 billion in oil revenues last year

Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Oji says the Islamic republic earned $43 billion in oil revenues in the Persian year of 1400 which ended on March 20.

Official: About 40,000 Iranians can perform Hajj this year

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi says about 40,000 Iranians can take part in this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Marmar Palace, Iran’s Museum of Art

Marmar Palace, is one of the historical palaces of Tehran and a major tourism attraction, which was built in 1934 on an order by the then Iranian ruler Reza Shah.

Iran’s Embassy in Kiev reopens

Iran’s Ambassador to Ukraine Manouchehr Moradi has announced the Iranian Embassy is Kiev resumed its activity on April 7, 2022.