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‘Conditions right for win-win nuclear deal’

A high-ranking Iranian member of parliament says all signs and the cards in Iran’s hands show the condition is right for a good and win-win deal in the Vienna talks.

Turkey says hit Kurdish targets in Syria, Iraq

The Turkish military aircraft hit Kurdish militants’ targets, including training camps, shelters and ammunition storage areas in Iraq and northern Syria, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Leaked documents show US failures in Afghanistan

Leaked notes from a White House Situation Room meeting the day before Kabul fell shed new light on just how unprepared the US administration was to evacuate Afghan nationals who'd helped Washington in its 20-year war.

Raisi, cabinet pay respect to Imam Khomeini

President Ebrahim Raisi and his administration have paid tribute to the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, as Iranians mark the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which toppled the US-backed Pahlavi monarchy.

IRIB’s web TV targeted with new ‘large-scale’ cyberattack

Iran’s Telewebion web TV was targeted with a new cyberattack as millions of people tuned in to watch the 2022 World Cup qualifier between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

US Senator says Washington got nothing from ‘maximum pressure’

US senator Chris Murphy says the sanctions imposed by former President Donald Trump against Iran have failed and Washington should be ready to lift them.

Iran marks 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Motorcyclists of the armed forces and Basij hold a parade to mark the beginning of the festivities commemorating the anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

Second day of Fajr Film Festival held in Iran

On the second day of Iran's Fajr Film Festival, movies were screened in theatres of Tehran and other Iranian cities in the competition section, while critics watched two films at the Milad Tower Conference Center in the capital.

Iran official: Russia allocates 5bn euros for joint projects with Iran

An official with Iran's Thermal Power Plant Holding says the Russian government has allocated five billion euros in loans and credit lines for the implementation of a number of joint projects with the Islamic Republic.

Iran invincible in World Cup 2022 qualifiers

Iran’s national football team or Team Melli on Tuesday beat the UAE 1-0 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, extending its winning streak in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Yemen warns of new attacks on UAE Expo

Yemen has once again threatened to target Dubai’s World Expo in the United Arab Emirates.

Israeli postal company targeted in cyberattack

Israeli media outlets reported on Tuesday that a postal company in Israel has been targeted in a cyberattack.

Iraq’s PMUs say blocked Daesh infiltration attempt

Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units have released a statement, saying they neutralized a Daesh terrorists’ plot to infiltrate the eastern province of Salaheddin.

US refuses to issue visa for Iran Wrestling Chief Alireza Dabir

A spokesman for Iran’s Wrestling Federation has said the US has not issued visas for four people including Alireza Dabir, the president of the federation to attend friendly competitions in the US.

Source: Jalili recommends JCPOA withdrawal, 90% enrichment

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution's envoy to Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili has written a letter to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamanei calling for Tehran to abandon the 2015 nuclear deal and enrich uranium to over 90% purity before holding direct talks with the United States, an informed source has said.

Saudi forces detain Shia cleric in Medina

Saudi Arabia has reportedly arrested leading Shia cleric Sheikh Kadhim al-Amri in the holy city of Medina, without any charges.

Raisi hopes bilateral cooperation with China will expand in all fields

Iran's president has congratulated his Chinese counterpart on the arrival of Chinese New Year expressing hope that in light of the mutual trust between Tehran and Beijing, bilateral cooperation will expand in all fields.

Iran’s leader offers condolences over passing of Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani

A number of top Shia authorities including leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have offered condolences over the passing of Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani.

Iran FM: Tehran open to good deal in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Tehran is open to a good agreement in the Austrian capital Vienna where negotiators of Iran and the P4+1 group are trying to revive the 2015 deal.

Qatar says working to bring US, Iran views closer

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani says Doha is using its open channels with Washington and Tehran to bring their views closer.

Sadeh ancient festival in Kerman

The ancient ritual known as Sadeh festival was celebrated on the evening of Sunday, January 30, at the Iranian city of Kerman’s Zoroastrian fire temple. Due to the Covid pandemic, the ceremony was held with a limited population and with prayers and hymns by Zoroastrian priests.

Ten-day Dawn special programs begin in shrine of Imam Khomeini

The commemoration ceremony of the 12th of Bahman, February 1, which coincides with the 43rd anniversary of Imam Khomeini's arrival in Iran, was held in the holy shrine of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran in southern Tehran.

Iraq’s top cleric condoles passing of Ayatollah Saafi

Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Seyed Ali Sistani offered condolences over the death of Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani who passed away Tuesday at the age of 103.

Iran’s Basij Force opposes direct talks with US

Iran's Volunteer Basij Force has sent a letter to Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian expressing opposition to direct talks with the United States.

‘Iran oil supertanker discharging 2mln barrels in Venezuela’

An Iranian supertanker carrying about 2 million barrels of condensate began discharging at Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA's main oil port, according to a company document and tanker tracking services.