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Covid-19 infections climb in Iran raising fears of sixth wave of outbreak

Increasing numbers of Covid-19 infections and fatalities in Iran suggest that another wave of the respiratory disease is probably looming as a new strain of the virus known as Omicron spreads nationwide.

Jordan army says killed many smugglers from Syria

Jordan said its troops have killed 27 suspected smugglers attempting to enter the country from neighboring Syria, adding that some others also carrying drugs fled back into Syria.

Syria says US behind Hasakah violence, seeking to revive Daesh

Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Bassam Sabbagh says the US is behind the latest spate of deadly violence in the northeastern province of Hasakah. He warned that Washington is seeking to revive the Daesh terror group so that it can justify its occupation of the Arab country.

Iran calls on Europe to fulfill pledges on Afghan migrants

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has warned Europe that a great number of Afghan refugees will flood the continent if international promises to help the country tackle the problem of Afghan refugees، fail to materialize.

IRIB says some TV, radio channels hacked

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) says some of its TV and radio channels have come under a cyber attack after they briefly aired an image and voice of Maryam Rajavi, the head of notorious terrorist group Mojahedine Khalgh Organization (MKO).

Erdogan: Iran natural gas supply problem to be resolved soon

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has discussed the recent disruption in supply of Iranian natural gas to his country with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi and that the problem will be solved in the near future.

China envoy: Parties in Vienna talks working to address differences

China’s chief negotiator in the Vienna talks for revival of the 2015 nuclear deal says attending delegations are working to diminish disagreements on removal of sanctions, verification and the guarantees Iran has been seeking.

Former Iran MP: Decision for direct talks with US correct

Former Iranian lawmaker Ali Motahari has welcomed comments by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on the possibility of direct talks with the US, during the Vienna negotiations on the 2015 nuclear deal.

‘Ukraine toy in US, NATO’s hands for pressure on Russia’

Ukraine is being used as a tool of geopolitical pressure on Moscow, it became a toy in the hands of the US and NATO, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev says.

UN chief warns Afghanistan ‘hanging by thread’

Afghanistan is "hanging by a thread", United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Wednesday. He called on the world countries to authorize all transactions needed to carry out humanitarian activities in the Taliban-ruled state.

Repirt: Members of radical group among detainees in Khazakistan

Members of a radical group known as Yakyn Inkar were among those detained in Kazakhstan on suspicion of committing crimes during the recent mass riots, according to a documentary aired on state television on Thursday.

‘Saudi-led coalition carries out 60 airstrikes across Yemen’

Reports coming out of Yemen say the Saudi-led coalition fighter bombers have done 60 airstrikes across Yemen in the past 24 hours.

“Iran team has authority to hold direct talks with US”

The vice chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission says the Iranian negotiating team has the authorization to hold direct talks with the US in Vienna.

Envoy: Iranian, Qatari FMs hold two phone calls in a single night

Iranian Ambassador to Doha Hamidreza Dehghani has said in a tweet that the foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar held talks twice on the...

MP: Govt. must not repeat mistake of negotiating with US

An Iranian lawmaker has cautioned administration officials against bringing up the issue of direct negotiations with the United States again, saying such a mistake during the ex-president’s terms promoted Iran’s allies to distance themselves from the country.

Keyhan newspaper warns against falling into “US trap”

An influential Iranian daily has in an editorial criticized the hoopla by supporters of talks with the United States over Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian’s recent comments regarding direct negotiations with Washington.

Iranian speaker: Parl. will know once deal with China finalized

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has told a lawmaker at the legislative body that Iran has not yet signed any strategic partnership deal with China or Russia.

Iranian president: Zionist regime is an enemy of humanity

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the Zionist regime is the enemy of humanity and cannot be friends with Muslim nations.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman slams British foreign secretary’s anti-Iran comments

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has hit back at Britain after the country ‘s foreign secretary said Iran will be responsible for a possible impasse in the Vienna talks and in that event, all options will be on the table.

Asiatic cheetahs Iran and Firouz expecting cub

Two Asiatic cheetahs, living in Iran, are expecting their cub after mating in captivity.

Iran, Qatar FMs discuss promotion of bilateral ties, regional peace

The top diplomats of Iran and Qatar have exchanged views on ways to broaden bilateral relations, among other issues of bilateral and regional interest.

Raisi: Iran has not held direct talks with US in Vienna

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the Islamic Republic has not held direct talks with the United States in the Austrian capital Vienna despite repeated requests from Washington.

Iran, Azerbaijan sign deal to construct border road bridge

Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed an agreement for the construction of a road bridge on the Astarachay river on their border.

Iranian general says Tehran ready to fight  terrorists in Central Asia

Iran’s Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mohammad Bagheri has called for regional cooperation in fighting terrorists in Central Asia.

UK says nuclear talks reaching dangerous impasse

Negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal are approaching a dangerous impasse, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says.