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JCPOA revival talks in Vienna make progress, paused for one week

The eighth round of talks between Iran and the P4+1 group in the Austrian capital Vienna is paused for a week from Saturday, as negotiators acknowledge that the latest negotiations were another step forward.

“Vaccines in Iran capable of protecting people from Omicron”

A member of Iran’s Coronavirus Scientific Committee has said studies show that the existing vaccines in Iran are capable of protecting people from the new variants of Covid-19 including Omicron.

Iranian FM: Raisi’s visit to Moscow rewarded a great achievement

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent visit to Russia marked a great achievement for Tehran.

Iranian oil minister: Numerous potential areas for Russia-Iran cooperation

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Ouji has said on his Twitter account that Iran and Russia are two key players in the global energy arena and there are many potential areas for cooperation between the two countries.

Kremlin: Russia and France share close views on nuclear deal

Russia and France share close views on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the Iran nuclear deal, the Kremlin announced in a statement following a call between the two countries’ presidents, Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron.

UAE orders mercenary forces to pull out of occupied areas in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered militia forces under its command to withdraw from the occupied provinces of Shabwah and Ma’rib in Yemen following retaliatory operations by the Yemeni Army and popular forces deep inside the UAE.

Iran, Nicaragua seek expansion of economic cooperation

Top diplomats of Iran and Nicaragua have held a phone conversation to discuss the further expansion of cooperation between the two countries, especially in the economic sector.

Iranians rally at Afghan border to slam blocking of Helmand water

A group of Iranians have gathered at a border-crossing with Afghanistan to protest the neighboring country’s blocking of the flow of the Helmand River’s water into the Iranian side of the frontier.

Iran, Saudi Arabia set to hold 5th round of talks on revival of ties

Iran and Saudi Arabia are set to hold a fifth round of talks in the Iraqi capital aimed at hammering out their differences and fixing bilateral relations, Tehran’s ambassador to Baghdad says.

Iranian, Azeri FMs praise growing cooperation

Foreign ministers of Iran and neighboring Azerbaijan have held talks on issues of mutual interest, praising the recent progress in cooperation between the two states in various fields.

Iran’s COVID-19 map gets 7 ‘red’ spots as Omicron rages on

Iran’s color-coded COVID-19 map has been dotted with seven ‘red’ spots as the country is witnessing an alarming rise in coronavirus infections fueled by the spread of the new Omicron variant.

Iraqi sources say Baghdad airport hit by rockets

Six rockets were fired at the airport of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, causing damage but no casualties, security sources confirm.

Iran urges UN to take swift action against Saudi bloodshed in Yemen

A senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister has called on the United Nations and all international humanitarian organizations to take immediate measures to stop the crimes being perpetrated by Saudi Arabia and its war coalition against the defenseless people in Yemen.

Iran FM, UN chief discuss regional issues, Vienna talks

Iran’s foreign minister and the UN chief have held talks on the latest developments in the region and the process of negotiations in Vienna on the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran and Russia demand withdrawal of foreign troops from Syria

Iran and Russia have called for the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria. Tehran and Moscow have argued that the latest spate of deadly violence in Hasakah Province is the upshot of illegal presence of occupation troops, particularly Americans.

Biden aide says US, Iran in ‘ballpark’ of nuclear deal

White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk says the US and Iran "are in the ballpark of a possible deal" over the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Two Tajik citizens killed, ten injured in conflict with Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security reported two individuals were killed and ten wounded in an armed conflict on the border with Kyrgyzstan that began on Thursday.

Shooting reported between Kyrgyz, Tajik border troops

A shooting erupted between border forces of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Thursday, the Kyrgyz border service said, adding that the Tajik side used mortars and grenades.

Iranian president congratulates Team Melli on qualifying for World Cup finals

In a message to the Iranian people, President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Iran’s national football team on its qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

Qatari FM invites Iran president to attend next GECF meeting

Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday and presented him with an official invitation from the Qatari Emir to attend the next meeting of Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Russia envoy says his comments on Vienna talks distorted

Russia’s representative to international organizations in Vienna has said his remarks regarding the Vienna talks have been distorted by Bloomberg news agency.

Navy commander: Presence in high seas sign of Iran’s might

Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the presence of Iranian naval vessels in the high seas is a sign of the country's strength.

Qatari FM: Yemen crisis has no military solution

Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani called for the resolution of the Yemeni crisis through peaceful ways.

Iran celebrates 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification

The Islamic Republic of Iran's national football team have defeated Iraq 1-0 to seal a berth at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Russia says ‘no positive response’ from US to security proposals

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow has received a written response from the US to the Kremlin's requests for assurances over NATO expansion, expressing disappointment over quote the lack of concessions.