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Russian diplomats leaving Ukraine amid escalation of tensions

Diplomats and employees of the Russian consulates have started leaving Ukraine, an informed source told Sputnik on Saturday.

‘Razi Cov Pars proving more effective than some imported Covid-19 shots’

Officials say Iran's Razi Cov Pars COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be more effective than some imported types and there has been demand for it from a number of countries.

Tehran waives PCR test requirement for Iranian pilgrims returning home

Iran has canceled the requirement for Iranian pilgrims to have a negative Covid-19 test result upon returning home from holy shrines in Iraq.

No blue cities as Iran grapples with sixth Covid-19 wave

The spread of a new variant of the coronavirus known as Omicron has pushed up the number of Iranian cities declared Covid-19 red zones to 247 with no blue (very low risk) cities left in the country.

Fajr Film Festival: “Mehdi’s Position”, “The Grassland” and “The Last Snow” win main awards

The closing ceremony of the 40th Fajr Film Festival was held in the presence of the filmmakers contesting the competition on Friday night in Milad Tower in Tehran. The films of “Mehdi’s Position”, “The Last Snow” and “The Grassland” won the main awards of this period.

Oil minister: Iran boosting refineries to decrease crude sales

Iran’s petroleum minister says the country is working to promote its oil refineries in terms of both quality and quantity in an effort to decrease the volume of exports in the form crude oil.

Nine Iranian provinces host 37th Fajr Music Festival

The 37th Fajr Music Festival is being held in 9 other provinces of Iran in addition to the capital.

Health Minister: Iran in middle of 6th wave of Covid

Iran’s Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has said the country is in the middle of the sixth wave of the Coivd outbreak.

Tehran ‘most unsafe’ Iranian province for investment: Study

A study finds that Tehran was the “most unsafe” province in Iran for investment in the past spring, whereas West Azarbaijan Province in the northeast has been classified as the best spot for that purpose.

Many killed, injured in blast outside mosque in Afghanistan

At least eight people have been killed and 20 others wounded in an explosion in front of a mosque in Afghanistan’s northwestern Badghis Province on Friday, according to the Aamaj news agency.

U.S. says major issues in nuclear talks remain unresolved

As the nuclear negotiations aimed at salvaging the 2015 Iran deal have reportedly reached their final stage, an American official says that major issues still remain unresolved.

As Vienna talks continue, EU calls for full implementation of JCPOA

The third action group consisting of experts from Iran and the P4+1 countries has convened a session in Vienna as part of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

‘Iran wants guarantees next US govt. won’t re-impose bans’

Tehran’s ambassador to Moscow says Iran is seeking guarantees during the talks in Vienna that no sanctions will be re-imposed on the country with a future change of administration in the United States.

U.S. says to help UAE refill missile defense interceptors

Washington will help Abu Dhabi fill up interceptors it uses to knock down incoming missiles following a series of [retaliatory] attacks by Yemeni forces, an American general confirms.

Iran Covid: 143 new deaths; vaccination continues

Iranian Health Ministry figures on Friday showed that 143 more people died of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.

Taliban say committed to Helmand River Treaty

A spokesman for the Taliban says the group agrees to all the provisions of a treaty under which Iran and Afghanistan agreed to divide the water of Helmand River.

Raisi: Iran never pins hopes on US, Vienna talks

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi reaffirms that the administration under his watch pursues a “balanced” policy in foreign relations, and that it never pins any hopes on the US and the outcome of the Vienna talks in running state affairs.

Poachers slaughtering more migratory birds in N Iran

Reports say poachers continue slaughtering migratory birds spending the winter in Iran’s northern coastline, while local environmental authorities fail to act against it.

Official: Iranian vaccine reduces Covid transmission

The director of biotechnology of Iran’s Razi Institute says studies show Razi CovPars Covid-19 vaccine is 2.5 to three times more effective than Sinofarm.

Russia says not bound by restrictions on technical, military cooperation with Iran

A Russian official says Tehran and Moscow are working to establish a mechanism to protect trade and financial exchanges from the threat of sanctions. That’s according to Iran’s Fars News Agency.

Companies tracking oil sales confirm surge in Iranian crude exports

Three international companies that track oil sales in the world have confirmed a huge increase in Iranian crude exports despite US sanctions.

Intense talks underway in Vienna as West fails to offer any initiative

Intensive talks are underway in Vienna between Iran and the five other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, with the Western side still failing to put forward any meaningful initiative to speed up the process aimed at revitalizing the embattled agreement.

Report: Yemen civilian casualties double since end of UN monitoring

Civilian deaths and injuries in the Saudi-led war on Yemen have almost doubled since UN human rights monitors were controversially removed in October, according to a report.

Report: Biden under pressure as Vienna talks resume

US President Joe Biden is in a tough spot as the Iran nuclear talks resume in Austria. The American leader is facing growing bipartisan concern that even if a deal is reached, it may be insufficient to curb Tehran's nuclear program.

Iranians hold mass rallies to mark anniv. of 1979 Revolution

Millions of Iranians are out on the streets across the country to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi regime, the country’s last monarchy.