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Russia hindering Vienna talks in cahoots with Israel: Ex-MP

An ex-Iranian lawmaker says the demands abruptly put on the negotiating table by Russia in Vienna are a “serious obstacle” to the conclusion of an agreement aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, adding that Moscow made such a move in coordination with Israel.

‘All Saudi refineries on list of Yemen’s targets’

The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar’s website has quoted informed sources in Yemen’s capital Sana’a as saying that Yemeni forces have put all refineries and oil installations of Saudi oil giant Aramco on their list of targets.

Second hearing held in General Soleimani assassination case

A court in Tehran has held a second session to hear plaintiffs demanding reparation in the case of the assassination of Iranian Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: Tehran will never accept a new JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says there will be no new nuclear deal, JCPOA, following the Vienna talks. Khatibzadeh was speaking to a group of students in the city of Mashhad on Sunday.

Giant Iranian automaker unveils first electric bus

Iranian automaker Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) has unveiled its first electric bus, the most powerful vehicle of its type to have been developed domestically.

US says won’t negotiate Ukraine-related sanctions with Russia to salvage JCPOA

A senior State Department official says the US won’t negotiate exemptions to Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia to save the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal (JCPOA). The source told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday Washington instead would try to strike an alternative agreement that excludes Moscow if the Kremlin doesn’t back off from last-minute demands.

Source: Iran missiles hit gathering of the Zionists in northern Iraq

A source with knowledge of Iran’s missile strike against the Zionists’ base in the Iraqi Kurdistan region in the early hours of Sunday has given more details about the attack that has been claimed by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps.

Iranians preparing to welcome the New Year

Nowruz is around the corner, with Iranians busy with shopping to welcome the New Year.

Noruz Khani ancient tradition in Iran’s Mazandaran Province

Noruz Khani is a traditional song that has been sung since ancient times in many Iranian cities since the middle of the Persian month of Esfand (around March 6).

Iranian MP: Russia Tehran’s ally, defending own national interests

The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said Russia is an ally of the Islamic Republic and it is acting to protect its national interests.

Downward trend in Covid deaths holds in Iran

The downward trend in Covid deaths in Iran is continuing. Iranian health Ministry figures on Sunday showed that the disease killed 118 people in the past 24 hours.

Iranian MPs to Vienna negotiators: Any sanctions removal must be inclusive, effective

Iranian lawmakers have in a statement called on the country’s negotiating team in Vienna talks to avoid any measure to meet the US needs for lowered oil prices regardless of Iran’s demands. The statement was issued by 160 MPs.

Iran unveils first smart electric vehicle

An Iranian company has unveiled the country’s first smart electric vehicle.

Iraqi politician: Riyadh’s recent execution of Shiites a terror act

The spokesman for the Iraqi Al-Nujaba Movement says the execution of Shiites in Saudi Arabia by the Al-Saud regime is a combination of terrorism and chicanery.

Ex-diplomat: Iran’s economy should not be held up by JCPOA

Iran’s former foreign ministry spokesman says the country’s economy should not be held back in anticipation of what might come out of negotiations underway in Vienna between Tehran and other signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

IRGC claims Erbil attacks against ‘Zionists’ strategic centers’

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has claimed missile strikes on sites in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region saying the attacks hit “Zionists’ strategic centers” for their plots and villainy by powerful precision-strike missiles.

Report: Rockets hit Mossad Bases in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Rockets have hit two Mossad bases in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region, reports say, with projectiles also landing near a US military base and the US consulate in the regional capital Erbil.

Iran says dealt heavy blow to Israeli network in West Azarbaijan

An Iranian official says local intelligence forces dealt a heavy blow to the largest Israeli espionage network in the northern western province of West Azarbaijan over the past month.

Report: Iran unilaterally suspends talks with Saudi Arabia

According to Nournew website, affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Tehran has unilaterally suspended negotiations with Saudi Arabia.

Iran says no timing yet for return to Vienna talks

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says all parties are determined to return to the talks in Vienna on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, but it is not clear when that happens.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 18

Russian forces are pressing ahead with their military operation in Ukraine to counter what they call a “threat” to their national security from the pro-West Ukrainian government. Kiev and Russia’s Western adversaries call the operations an “invasion”. The situation is fluid in Ukraine right now with both sides claiming victories on the battlefield. Iran Front Page brings you the latest developments on the ground live as they unfold in Ukraine.

A dozen ballistic missiles hit Erbil: Kurdish officials

A dozen ballistic missiles launched from outside Iraq have struck Erbil, the capital of the northern Iraqi Kurdistan region, Kurdish officials confirmed. They added there are no casualties.

Iran FM: Tehran seeks robust and lasting deal

Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic of Iran keeps making efforts to reach a good, robust and lasting deal in the Vienna talks.

Iraq says to host next round of Iran-Saudi talks

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has said his country will host the fifth round of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia executes 81 individuals in a single day

Saudi Arabia executed 81 people Saturday convicted of crimes ranging from killings to belonging to militant groups. It's the largest known mass execution carried out in the kingdom in its "modern history."