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Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 41

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 minister: 1,000 megawatts added to power plant capacity

Iran’s Minister of Energy Ali Akbar Mehrabian says the ministry has increased 1,000 megawatts of electricity to the capacity of the country’s power plants through using knowledge-based techniques and without consuming additional fuel and allocating an extra budget for this purpose.

Iranian FM: Tehan will not give in to US excessive demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said the Islamic Republic will never give in to excessive demands of the US in the Vienna talks.

Iran’s Keyhan daily defends Russia’s stance in Vienna talks

Iran’s influential newspaper Keyhan has defended Russia’s stance in the Vienna talks that aim to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Covid deaths, infections jump in Iran

The number of Covid deaths and new infections has jumped in the past 24 hours.

Iran MPs condemn Saudi-led war on Yemen, call for end to aggression

Iranian lawmakers have issued a statement condemning Saudi Arabia’s continued aggression on Yemen and expressing support for Yemenis’ resistance against the Ryadh-led coalition.

Iranian Judo champion passes away due to electrocution

Iranian national Judo champion Arash Aghaei has passed away at the age of 30 after an electrocution incident at the bodybuilding club, where he exercised.

Imran Khan steps down as Pakistani PM

Hours after the dissolution of Pakistan’s parliament, the country’s cabinet minister says Imran Khan has officially resigned as prime minister.

Khatibzadeh: Iran won’t cross its red lines in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said the Islamic Republic will not cross its red lines in the Vienna talks.

Official: 5k Afghans entered Iran per day since Taliban takeover

An Iranian official says almost 5,000 Afghans have been entering Iran on a daily basis, since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan last August.

Pakistan PM says US diplomat involved in plot against his government

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has named a senior American diplomat as the person who was allegedly involved in the "foreign conspiracy" to overthrow his government through a no-confidence vote.

Iranian deputy parliament chief says Tehran will remain beside Syria

Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad has said the Islamic Republic will continue standing by Syria after the crisis in the country is over.

Analyst: Meeting of Russian, Ukrainian presidents in Turkey unlikely

Iran’s former ambassador in Ukraine says the complexity of the situation in Ukraine makes the possibility of a meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in Turkey unlikely at the present time.

Raisi: Iran ready to help Qatar hold more glorious FIFA World Cup

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in a phone conversation with the Qatari Emir, says Tehran is ready to help Doha hold a “better and more glorious” 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 40

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. Clashes are ongoing in various locations of Ukraine, while the Russian military keeps up its airstrikes. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict during round-the-clock negotiations. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran FM: US responsible for prolongation of Vienna talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hosseni Amir Abdollahian says the US is to blame to the prolongation of the Vienna talks aimed at removing anti-Tehran sanctions and the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Saudi-led coalition frees Yemen-bound fuel tanker as truce takes effect

Sana’a says the Saudi-led coalition has released a tanker carrying much-needed fuel for Yemen, allowing it to reach the blockaded port city of Hudaydah, after a UN-brokered ceasefire agreement came into force.

President Raisi calls for dealing with those behind iran football violence

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered authorities to seriously deal with those responsible for mistreatment of female fans of football in the city of Mashhad.

Iran unveils first aerial bikes in Ardebil Province

Iran has unveiled its first-ever aerial bikes at the Hirland tourism complex in the northwestern Ardebil Province.

Iran to begin development of joint Arash gas field in Persian Gulf soon

Iran says it will launch a plan to develop the Arash natural gas field shared with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the near future, after the pair agreed to begin development activities in the offshore reservoir without Tehran.

Taliban pledge to provide Iran’s share of water from Helmand as agreed: Official

Iran’s special representative for Afghanistan says the issue of Iran’s water right was discussed and resolved during a recent meeting with the Taliban representatives in China.

Iftar tablecloths return to Grand Mosque in Mecca after two years of pandemic

With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Iftar tablecloths return to the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina in Saudi Arabia.

Iran manager warns England ahead of World Cup opener

Iran boss Dragan Skocic has warned Gareth Southgate, English Football Manager: “I know we can beat you.”

Daily Covid caseload hits new low in Iran

The number of new Covid cases in Iran has hit another low with 1,275 more infections over the past 24 hours.

President Raisi: Iran supports stability in Iraq

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told his Iraqi counterpart Barham Saleh that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes the slightest insecurity in Iraq will be harmful to the whole region.
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