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Iran says ready to help end Yemen war

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has announced Tehran’s readiness to participate in any initiative that would end the 7-year war in Yemen.

Iranian FM: New roadmap will be drawn for ties with Russia

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said President Raisi’s visit to Russia will result in a new roadmap in ties between Tehran and Moscow.

Iranian interior minister: Classes must be held on in-person basis

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said the presence of students in schools is not optional and all of them are required to attend classes.

Iran ambassador: West seeking to undermine Tehran-Moscow cooperation

Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has warned about a Western propaganda campaign aimed at tarnishing the image of the Russian Federation among Iranians in a bid to prevent close cooperation between the two neighbors.

IRNA: Raisi’s major mission in Moscow

On threshold of a visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Russia, political experts believe that the time has come for Iran to strengthen its foreign policy, implement the policy of multilateralism and develop regional ties by defining Tehran-Moscow strategic relations and by merging into the Greater Eurasian Partnership initiative proposed by Russia.

Expert: Removal of sanctions to help further expand Iran-Russia ties

An Iranian political expert believes that President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Russia provides a good opportunity for the two sides to strengthen their ties across several prongs.

Two Israeli soldiers injured in training explosion

The Israel army has confirmed two soldiers from the elite Duvdevan Unit were injured in an explosion in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday.

Yemeni army says winged, ballistic missiles used to hit UAE targets

The Yemeni army’s spokesman says they used winged missiles and a ballistic projectile in their operation inside the United Arab Emirates on Monday.

Kremlin: Putin, Raisi to discuss JCPOA, joint economic projects

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, will discuss the implementation of joint economic projects and international issues, including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) during Raisi’s visit to Moscow, according to the Kremlin.

Several injured in Pakistan train explosion

Several people were injured when a blast hit a passenger train in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan Province on Tuesday, local media and railway officials say.

Military Sources: Iran, Russia, China to hold naval drills

Iran, Russia and China plan to take part in joint naval maneuvers, TASS News Agency reported, citing sources with the Russian Pacific Fleet.

Iran President Raisi to visit Russia on Wednesday

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi will visit Russia on Wednesday at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Covid deaths hit new low in Iran: 18 killed

Iran’s Health Ministry on Tuesday said 18 people died of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. That’s a new low in fatalities caused by the Coronavirus in Iran.

More than two dozen killed in Afghanistan earthquake

At least 26 people have been killed in an earthquake hitting western Afghanistan, officials announced.

Death toll from Saudi attack on Yemen rises to 23

The death toll from the Saudi-led coalition’s airstrike on Yemeni capital Sana’a has risen to 23, with some of the victims being women and children, the Al-Mayadeen TV reported on Tuesday.

Iran’s plan to eliminate 4,200-toman currency met with mixed reactions

The decision to eliminate the government currency has garnered mixed reactions in Iran.

Iran joins countries exporting energy services to Europe

Iran joined the countries exporting energy services to Europe for the first time by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Romania.

Iran begins trial of Al-Ahvazieh terror group ringleader

The first court hearing of the ringleader of Al-Ahvazieh terrorist group was held in Tehran on Tuesday.

‘Jordanian, Bahraini activists phones hacked by Israeli spyware’

Reports say, the cell phones of two prominent women’s rights campaigners in Bahrain and Jordan have been hacked by Pegasus spyware developed by the Israeli offensive cyber firm NSO Group.

Historical bath of Kababian neighborhood, Hamadan

Kababian bath in the city of Hamedan in western Iran, was constructed in the late Qajar period.

Garmasar: Salt caves and green ponds

The salt mines of the central Iranian city of Garmsar are among the tourist attractions of Semnan Province and attract numerous visitors to the area every year.

Velayati: Raisi visit to Russia turning point in Iran’s diplomacy

A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says Iran's relations and interactions with the Russian Federation and China are reciprocal and based on mutual respect.

Asiatic cheetah “Homino” sighted in Yazd; 1st time in six years

Asiatic cheetah "Homino" has been sighted in a wildlife sanctuary in central Iran for the first time in six years.

Western diplomats say pathway to Iran nuclear deal possible

Showing more optimism since late last year, Western diplomats believe a pathway to a deal with Iran over its nuclear programme is possible in Vienna. The diplomats say they don’t believe the demand for guarantee from Washington is designed by Tehran to simply drag out the negotiations.

Russia: Iran ‘absolutely right’ to seek guarantees in nuclear talks

Russia's top negotiator to the Vienna talks says Tehran is “absolutely right” to be asking for guarantees from Washington after the US’s unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.