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Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 12

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.

Iranian actor returns Russian award in protest at Ukraine war

Iranian actor Hamid Farrokhnezhad has returned an award he was granted at a 2005 film event in Moscow for his role in an anti-war movie to protest Russia’s military campaign against Ukraine.

Iran’s Raisi: Ukrainian people falling victim to US policies

President Ebrahim Raisi reaffirms Iran’s firm opposition to war and says the people in Ukraine, which has been the scene of a Russian military campaign, have in fact fallen victim to the “evil” policies of the United States.

US says Russia demands on Iran nuclear deal ‘irrelevant’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has dismissed as "irrelevant" Russian demands for guarantees that new sanctions linked to Ukraine will not affect Moscow's rights under a reworked Iran nuclear deal.

Morning prayers held in Saudi Arabia without social distancing

For the first time after two years, mass prayers have been held in Mecca’s Grand Mosque and in Medina’s Mosque of the Prophet without observing social distancing related to the Covid pandemic.

Taliban lash against millennial Persian New Year ritual

The caretaker Taliban government says it does not recognize Nowruz, the Persian New Year that starts with the beginning of spring, adding that Afghanistan will not mark the “un-Islamic” ancestral festivity, which Afghan people widely celebrate every year.

“Iran’s exports to Iraq to reach over $9 billion by year’s end”

The chairman of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce says in the first 11 months of this Persian year, the value of Iran's exports to Iraq reached $8.2 billion, and exports to the country are expected to exceed $9 billion by the end of the year.

Iran storing fuel for future export as energy crisis looms over Europe: Official

Iran is storing fuel for future export ahead of expected hikes in energy prices as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, an Iranian official says.

Iranian MP: Iran to sign deal in Vienna only after resolution of differences

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Foreign Policy and National Security Commission says the draft of the agreement between Iran and the P4+1 group is ready but a couple of differences remain.

Houthis, UN ink deal to offload abandoned oil tanker off Yemen

The Houthi movement in Yemen has signed an agreement with the United Nations to deal with an abandoned oil tanker that is posing a major environmental disaster near the coast of the war-ton country, according to an official.

Keyhan newspaper: Iran should not let US dodge obligation to lift all sanctions

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the influential Iranian newspaper Keyhan, has said in a commentary that Iran should not let the US dodge its obligation to lift sanctions against the Islamic Republic during the nuclear talks in Vienna.

Iranian Parliament votes to eliminate subsidized exchange rate: Report

Iranian lawmakers have voted to eliminate the official subsidized exchange rate of 42,000 rials to one US dollar, a report says.

Covid kills 201 people in 24 hours in Iran

Iranian Health Ministry figures on Sunday showed that 201 more people died of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.

Palestinian youth shot dead by Israeli troops in Jerusalem

A young Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces on Sunday at Bab Hutta neighborhood in the old city of Jerusalem, according to witnesses.

Leader calls for development of clean energies, protection of environment

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has called for the necessity of developing clean energy resources.

Iran media: Tehran, IAEA agreement on safeguard issues by July

The visit to Tehran by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi comes as negotiations in Vienna for the revival of the JCPOA are in their final days. According to Iranian officials, during this visit, past issues related to nuclear safeguards were discussed and the two sides agreed to resolve this issue by July, which was also covered by Iranian media.

US says anti-Russia sanctions should not affect JCPOA

New US sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, are not related to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and should not have any impact on a potential revival of the landmark agreement, a US State Department spokesperson says.

“Russia Ukraine attack strategic mistake”

Iran’s former ambassador to the Soviet Union says Russia's President Putin made a “strategic mistake” by invasion of Ukraine, and destroyed the idea of “convergence of Europe and Russia”.

Analyst: Sanctions on Russia cannot be maintained

An Iranian economic analyst says western governments cannot maintain their sanctions against Russia as Europe is the destination for 55 percent of Russian exports and keeping the bans in place will lead to a surge in inflation and recession and ultimately social discontent in the continent.

Iranian doctor holds record in obtaining consent of families to organ donation

An Iranian doctor has so far gained the consent of 1500 families to organ donation.

Iran, IAEA agree process to address outstanding issues

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency agreed to speed up their talks and cooperation to help resolve outstanding issues as part of their joint statement for cooperation in August 26, 2020.

More Iranians return home from Ukraine

A spokesman for Iran’s Aviation Organization says 240 more Iranians return to the country from Poland where they had been staying temporarily after leaving Ukraine.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 11

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.

Iran FM calls for IAEA impartiality, professional approach

Iran’s foreign minister, in a meeting with the visiting head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, stressed the need for an independent, professional and impartial approach by the IAEA.

IRNA rejects as baseless Reuters report on US guarantees

An IRNA correspondent follow-up has revealed that a report by Reuters regarding Russia’s demand for the US guarantees vis-à-vis Iran, is quote baseless.