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Iran Gets Another Shipment of Sinopharm Vaccine Containing 6mn Doses

Iran has received its 30th consignment of coronavirus vaccines provided through the good offices of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

The Leader: Normalizing ties with Israel, great sin and mistake

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei slammed the move by certain regional governments to normalize ties with the Israeli regime as “a great sin and mistake”.

Analyst: Negotiations a Must to End Sanctions

An Iranian international affairs analyst has called for a return to the talks for the revival of the nuclear deal, saying “whether we get our desired result or not, we should know that sanctions will not be removed without negotiations.”

Iranians Mark Anniv. of Prophet Mohammad’s Birth

Hilarity reigns supreme across Iran on the anniversary of the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, which falls on October 24, 2021 this year.

Iran’s President Congratulates Muslims on Prophet Mohammad Birth Anniv.

The Iranian president has, in separate messages, congratulated heads of Islamic states as well as Muslim people on the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Mohammad and the Islamic Unity Week.

Iranian envoy: Tehran ready to invest in Afghanistan

Iran’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Bahador Aminian has held talks with the Taliban’s Foreign Minister Molavi Amir Khan Mottaqi in Kabul.

Iran’s Leader pardons thousands of prisoners

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has agreed to a request to pardon or commute the sentences of a large number of Iranian prisoners.

Iran FM calls on Baku to facilitate movement of trucks

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with his Azerbaijani counterpart, urged Baku to facilitate the movement of the Iranian trucks in border areas between the two countries.

US, European envoys soon to be expelled from Turkey

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has instructed the foreign ministry to declare ambassadors from 10 countries, including the US, France and Germany, "persona non grata". The envoys had called for the release of a detained Turkish businessman. The move means the diplomats are now just one step from expulsion.

Reactions to attack against new Iranian governor general

Reactions are pouring in after the new governor general of the Iranian Province of East Azerbaijan was slapped in the face during his inauguration ceremony on Saturday.

Iran’s Kamalvandi: Enemies of Islam not able to destroy Iran’s nuclear industry

The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said attempts to destroy the country’s nuclear industry will get nowhere.

Iran: Exaggerating Israel’s empty grandeur not a sign of power

Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has in a tweet hit back at anti-Iran comments by some regional heads of state.

Iran parliament speaker warns of U.S. plot to ignite regional wars

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned of a plot hatched by the United States to ignite the flames of war in the region.

Edward Snowden posts new Farsi tweet

Former US whistleblower Edward Snowden says in a new Farsi tweet he underestimated Persian Twitter.

Iran FM: Nuclear talks with 4+1 to resume soon

The Iranian foreign minister says, talks between Iran and the 4+1 group of countries over Tehran’s nuclear program will resume soon.

US says senior al Qaeda leader killed in Syria

The United States has announced a senior al Qaeda leader was killed in an air raid in the Syrian province of Raqqa. Washington claims its military operations against al Qaeda in Syria have increased in the recent months. Damascus wants all US troops out of Syria.

Iran keeps up vaccination campaign, Covid deaths lowest in months

The Health Ministry says Iran has administered over 868,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine over the past twenty four hours as the number of new deaths continues its downward trend.

ICRC warns of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned aid groups are not enough to stave off the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

UK to beef up security for MPs following fatal stabbing

UK MPs are set to be offered “trained and accredited” guards at constituency surgeries in the wake of the murder of Sir David Amess.

Poll shows just 37% approve Biden performance

A new survey shows only 37 percent of Americans approve of the job US President Joe Biden is doing, alongside a significant drop in support among independent voters.

EU halts free trade talks with Australia again

The European Union (EU) has postponed its trade negotiations with Australia for the second time a month. The decision follows anger over Canberra's decision to cancel submarine contract with France.

Several killed in attack on Rohingya camp in Bangladesh

At least seven people were killed in an attack on an Islamic seminary in a Rohingya refugee camp on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, according to the Bangladeshi police.

Survey: Britons wrestling with bills payment

More Britons say it difficult to pay their bills as the impact of rising inflation on the public has deepened, according to a new poll. It also showed an increasing number of people are concerned about not being able to heat their homes in winter.

Yemen denounces UN ceasefire call as pro-Riyadh

Yemen has blasted the United Nations (UN) Security Council’s statement over urgent ceasefire across the war-ravaged country, calling it pro-Riyadh. Sanaa has stressed the UNSC continues to condemn the legitimate right of Yemeni civilians to defend themselves and ignore the war crimes committed by Saudi-led coalition.

Exhibition of Vintage Cars Opens in Tehran

An exhibition of Iran’s classic cars has opened in Tehran, showcasing an invaluable collection of vintage cars of historical importance.