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US approves arms sale to Saudi Arabia, UAE

The US State Department has approved sales of weapons and warplanes to Middle East allies, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Iranian actress Hatami granted honorary award at France film fest

The Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France has offered an honorary award to award-winning Iranian actress Leila Hatami, the president of its jury, for her carrier.

Biden Iran envoy holds talks with Arab states over JCPOA

The lead US negotiator in the Vienna talks and representatives from the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), Egypt and Jordan have discussed ongoing nuclear negotiations aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian FM voices optimism over Vienna talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says he’s optimistic about the future of the Vienna talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal, otherwise known as JCPOA.

Iranian FM: Iran-Saudi cooperation can help resolve Muslim world problems

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia are two important countries of the region and the Muslim world, adding that the role of big Muslim countries in helping resolve the problems of the Islamic Ummah is very effective.

Iran’s flag raised in Qatar after winning ticket to 2022 FIFA World Cup

The flag of the Islamic republic of Iran has been flown in Doha, Qatar, which hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals.

4th day of Fajr Film Festival held in Tehran

On the fourth day of the 40th edition of Fajr Film Festival in Milad Tower, Tehran, critics watched two films: "Private Meeting" directed by Omid Shams and "Mahan" directed by Hamid Shah-Hatami.

Body of Shia cleric inside Imam Hussein Shrine

Mourners have carried the coffin of Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani inside the holey shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam, in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala. Pallbearers turned around the burial place of Imam Hossein with the coffin of Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani on their shoulders.

Two dead in light plane crash in northeastern Iran

Two people lost their lives in an ultralight trainer plane crash in Kashmar, northeastern Iran, an official confirms.

Pakistani troops, gunmen fighting after deadly checkpoint attacks

Gunmen have killed at least four soldiers and a civilian in attacks on two security posts in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan within hours of each other, officials say. Pakistani forces are engaged in clearance operations.

Israel, Bahrain sign security agreement

Israel and Bahrain signed a security cooperation agreement on Thursday during a visit by Israeli minister of military affairs Benny Gantz to the kingdom and amid heightened tensions in the region.

Sattari: Space technology huge market for knowledge-based firms

Iran's Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the field of space technology has provided a huge market for knowledge-based companies.

Biden says Daesh leader killed in US operation in Syria

US President Joe Biden claimed on Thursday that an American operation in northwestern Syria successfully took Daesh (known as ISIS or ISIL) leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi “off the battlefield”.

Turkey’s inflation soars to two-decade high

The annual inflation rate in Turkey has surged to a 20-year high of 48.7%, state data revealed on Thursday.

Russia deploys S-400 in Belarus amid tensions over Ukraine

Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems have been deployed to Belarus and will go on air defense combat alert as part of an inspection of the Union State’s Response Force, according to the Russia’s Defense Ministry.

Iran FM: Tehran ready for reliable agreement in Vienna

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Iran is ready for a good, durable and reliable agreement in the Austrian capital Vienna.

Funeral procession held for Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani in Najaf

People held a funeral for Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani, the leading Shia cleric, inside the shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf.

Iran Covid: Fatalities, infections keep rising

Covid 19 kills 61 more people in Iran, with tens of thousands infected with the virus. Iranian health Ministry figures on Thursday showed the deaths happened in the past 24 hours. The daily caseload was also 37,395 including 1,981 hospitalizaitons.

Iran marks Natl. Space Technology Day

February 3 is celebrated as National Space Technology Day in Iran.

Russia voices deep concern over US troops deployment

The deployment of US troops in Europe is the proof that Russia has a reason to be worried, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says.

Many civilians killed in US operation in Syria

Several civilians, including women and children, have been killed in US special operation in northwest Syria, according to residents and fighters.

Saudi-led warplanes conduct fresh air raids on Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition has once again conducted a bombing campaign against the Yemeni capital, Sana’a.

Fresh warnings as six Covid surge hits Iran

The number of extremely high-risk towns and cities across Iran due to the COVID-19 pandemic is fast rising as hospitalizations are increasing, too.

Iran wrestlers’ trip to US canceled after Washington refused visas

The trip to the United States by Iran’s National Freestyle Wrestling Team has been canceled due to the host country refusing to issue visas to the athletes.

Israel offers UAE defense, intelligence support after Yemen attacks

Israeli officials visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week to discuss possible defense and intelligence assistance following recent attacks by Yemeni forces, two Israeli officials told Axios.