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US says small number of outstanding issues in nuclear talks

The US State Department on Thursday said a small number of outstanding issues remain in nuclear talks with Iran, adding that the onus is on Tehran to make those decisions. Iran has stressed the ball is in the court of the United States over the nuclear dispute.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 37

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:

Storm rips through Tehran, injures 9

A storm hit the Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday afternoon, injuring 9 people.

China FM calls implementation of Tegran-Beijing strategic agreement 

Chins's foreign minister has called for speeding up the implementation of Tehran-Beijing strategic partnership Agreement.

Raisi: Government determined to assist knowledge-based companies 

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration is determined to seriously support knowledge-based companies. Raisi said there is a huge potential in Iran that will make a precious asset in combination with wisdom and science and that’s why the government wants to assist the knowledge-based companies and support job creation.

IRGC warns Iran’s enemies against “any miscalculation” 

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has issued a statement, warning the enemies of the consequences of any aggression against the country.

Iranian president says economy not tied to JCPOA

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration has not tied the Iranian people’s lives to the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran’s Ali Daei among football legends leading group draw for FIFA World Cup

The final draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is to take place on Friday.

Covid deaths, infections remain relatively low in Iran

The number of Covid deaths and cases remains relatively low in Iran. In the past 24 hours, the disease killed 46 people, as per figures released by the Health Ministry on Thursday, pushing the total fatalities in Iran to 140,204.

Iran FM: US should act realistically regarding Vienna talks

The Iranian foreign minister says the US should act realistically regarding the Vienna talks over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal.

Russia says parties to JCPOA likely to find solution soon

Efforts to find a mutually acceptable compromise on the further implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the Iran nuclear deal may take several more days or weeks, a Russian diplomat says.

Natural gas, Sulphur production projects launched in eastern Iran

The construction of the second phase of a major natural gas storage facility and three projects as part of the “Sulphur Park” in the eastern Iranian city of Sarakhs has been launched in a ceremony with the presence of President Ebrahim Raisi.

Three Palestinians killed by Israel troops in WB

At least three young Palestinian men have been shot dead and several others wounded during confrontations with the Israeli military forces at the Jenin refugee camp in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.

Iran says concerned over Daesh recruitment in Afghanistan and spread of terror

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is seriously concerned over Daesh terror group recruiting inside Afghanistan as well as in some regional countries.

Yemenis say “no peace without removal of blockade” as ceasefire deadline expires

Yemen’s Supreme Political Council and the country’s army spokesman say there will be no peace with Saudi Arabia unless the blockade on Yemen is removed.

Iran Foreign Ministry: New US sanctions show of ill-will against Tehran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has slammed the United States’ new sanctions on the country, stressing that they are another indication of the ill-will of Washington toward the Iranian nation.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 36

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:

US imposes sanctions on individual over Iran missiles

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an Iran-based man and his network of companies under the pretext of helping Tehran obtain materials for its ballistic missile program.

Russia FM: Tehran-Moscow ties have great significance

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has described ties with Iran as significant, voicing Moscow's readiness for the expansion of relations with Tehran.

Raisi instructs interior minister to probe Mashhad football events

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has instructed Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi to investigate Tuesday’s incidents outside the city of Mashhad’s Imam Reza Stadium that hosted the FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Iran and Lebanon.

IRGC: Naval forces ready for ‘quick, effective’ reaction to threats

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says its naval force has adequate defensive capabilities for “quick and effective” reaction to any threat.

Yemen’s Ansarullah: Military operations to continue until siege removed

A member of the political bureau of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has said the Yemeni forces will continue their military operations against the Saudi-led coalition until the siege of Yemen is completely removed.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman describes ties with Iran as “stable”

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has told Iran’s Tasnim News Agency that relations between Tehran and Moscow are stable.

Iraqi parliament fails to elect president for third time

Iraqi lawmakers have failed for a third time on Wednesday to select a head of state, further deepening a political crisis spurred by infighting following general elections five months ago.

Iran FM calls for US realistic approach regarding nuclear talks

Iran’s foreign minister says finalizing a deal in the Vienna talks calls for a realistic approach by the US.