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Around two dozen injured in residential apartment explosion in Tehran

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Iran Blast Explosion

Seyed Jalal Maleki, the spokesman for the firefighting department of Tehran’s municipality said the explosion happened on Saturday and completely destroyed the building.

Jalali put the number of injuries at 10, saying the debris removal operation and a search for possible survivors are ongoing.

Mranwhile Tehran’s emergency department said that the building collapse due to the explosion injured 21 people.

The emergency department added that 11 of those who sustained injuries were taken to a hospital for treatment and the other 10 people were treated on an outpatient basis.

Police: 185 die in Iran road accidents during Nowruz holidays

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Iran Chalus Road

Colonel Ahmad Karami added that 5,424 people have also been injured with the number of accidents standing at 21,293. These include both urban and inter-urban incidents.

Karami said Esfahan and Tehran privinces had the highest number of urban accidents.

Millions of Iranians go on Nowruz trips inside the country during the New Year holidays, which shoots up the number of road crashes nationwide.

Negotiations on dividing territory between Moscow and Kiev ongoing: Trump

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Donald Trump

“It’s being negotiated as we speak,” the president told journalists on Friday, referring to a possible solution to both sides territorial demands

Four former Ukrainian territories – Kherson and Zaporozhye Regions as well as two Donbass Republics – officially joined Russia in autumn 2022 following a series of referendums. Kiev has never recognized the votes and continues to claim sovereignty over the regions, as well as over Crimea, which joined Russia back in 2014. The Ukrainian military still controls parts of Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions.

Trump did not provide any details about the ongoing negotiations. He added he had had “very good discussions” with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, adding that “we have the confines of a deal.”

He also stated that the two sides were “going to have a ceasefire on a lot of areas” followed by a “full ceasefire.”

Trump’s statement came ahead of meetings on the Ukraine conflict scheduled for Monday. Washington plans to hold “indirect talks” with Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia, according to Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Ukraine.

American and Ukrainian delegations held discussions in the Saudi city of Jeddah last week. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that territorial concessions were one of the issues broached at the meeting. Following the negotiations, Kiev said it would agree to a 30-day ceasefire.

Putin has also since stated that he is open to the idea of a ceasefire, but stressed that several issues must first be addressed – including the fate of Ukraine’s forces encircled in Russia’s Kursk Region, as well as guarantees that Kiev will not use the truce to rearm and replenish its ranks.

Russia has previously opposed a temporary truce, emphasizing it would prefer a permanent solution addressing the “root causes” of the conflict instead. Moscow also repeatedly stated that it was ready for a dialogue. Putin has stressed an immediate ceasefire could happen if Kiev begins withdrawing from Russian territory, including the Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye regions.

Isfahan Bird Garden: A feathered haven for Nowruz travelers

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As one of Isfahan’s prominent tourist attractions, the garden is a popular destination for bird enthusiasts and families seeking to enjoy the natural beauty and diverse avian species on display.

Nowruz, an ancient Persian cultural festival marking the start of the New Year in Iran, is a time for travel and celebration.

Isfahan, renowned for its rich history and numerous tourist attractions, consistently ranks among Iran’s most visited cities.

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Two Iranian youths rescued from drug cartel near US-Mexico border home

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The mission was carried out by the Iranian Embassy in Mexico City in close coordination with Mexican police.

The two individuals, whose identities were withheld, had attempted to migrate to the United States and found themselves stranded near the border, where they were ensnared by drug trafficking cartels.

Their families, upon learning of their location, alerted the Iranian Embassy, which immediately initiated efforts to secure their release.

After intense negotiations and collaboration with Mexican authorities, the two were successfully rescued and flown back to Iran in the early hours of the Persian New Year on Thursday.

The Iranian Embassy emphasized the dangers of illegal migration and warned against falling prey to human traffickers and misleading social media content.

“Many who post videos of migration routes are fraudsters on cyberspace seeking to attract followers or clients. The reality is far more dangerous, and countless lives have been lost in such attempts,” the embassy warned.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry urged Iranian citizens to avoid risking their lives and to be wary of deceptive promises made by smugglers.

Ancient watermills of Iran’s Dezful attract visitors on first day of Nowruz

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Dating back to the Sassanid era, the watermills are located along the Dez River and are constructed using materials such as stone, brick, and sarooj mortar. They were later restored during the Safavid and Qajar periods.

Recognized as one of the oldest hydraulic systems in the world, the Dezful watermills are a testament to ancient engineering and have been registered as a national heritage site in Iran.

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Millions of Iranians participate in Laylat al-Qadr night vigils

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Laylat al-Qadr, believed to be worth more than a thousand months, is a night when Muslims believe their destiny for the year is decided. According to Islamic scriptures, angels descend to Earth to listen to the prayers of worshippers.

While the exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is disputed, it is widely observed on the 19th, 21st, and 23rd nights of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. Many worshippers hold vigils on all three nights to ensure they do not miss the blessed occasion.

Massive congregations were held in the holy cities of Mashhad and Qom, home to the shrines of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, and his sister, Hazrat Masoumeh, respectively.

Similar large-scale gatherings took place in other cities, including Tehran, where worshippers filled mosques and religious centers for night-long prayers and Qur’an recitations.

The 21st night of Ramadan holds additional significance for Shia Muslims, as it marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam and the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad.

Quakes hit Iran’s Natanz, Isfahan Province

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Earthquake Iran

The first quake measuring 5 on the Richter scale hit on Friday morning. The second tremor measured 4.5 and struck before noon.

There have been at least five aftetrshocks.

Reports say the earthquakes left no casualties but they broke windows of houses in some villages.

Officials say there has been no damage to Natanz Nuclear site.

Most of the Iranian territory is criss-crossed by seismic fault-lines that cause earthquakes several times each year.

Iran atomic chief: Outstanding achievements of nuclear industry to be unveiled in April

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Mohammad Eslami

Mohammad Eslami noted that on April 10, as in previous years, a number of outstanding achievements of the nuclear industry will be unveiled in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

He added that in the past year, Iran made more than 100 scientific, technological, and industrial achievements, which demonstrate the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran’s commitment to implementing the comprehensive strategic document for the nuclear industry in order to maintain the organization’s efficiency as much as possible.

Eslami said the progress of nuclear power projects in previous years was slow, but fortunately, Iran has had an upward trend in the last two years, and it will implement the plan to build 20,000 megawatts of nuclear power as national megaprojects more quickly.

167 lives lost in road accidents in Iran over 5 days during Nowruz Holiday

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Iran Road

Deputy Commander of Iran’s Traffic Police, Brigadier General Hassan Momeni, provided the latest statistics on Friday, highlighting a 4% increase in vehicle traffic compared to the same period last year, with approximately 150 million trips recorded on urban and intercity roads.

General Momeni emphasized the critical role of public cooperation in reducing accidents, urging citizens to join the “No to Accidents” campaign and avoid dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding, sudden lane changes, and distracted driving.

He noted that 46% of urban accidents were caused by inattention, while 44% of intercity accidents resulted from similar factors, with vehicle rollovers accounting for 31% of severe incidents. The busiest hours for accidents were between 4 pm and 8 pm, accounting for 26-27% of all crashes.

Despite increased traffic, General Momeni assured that traffic police continue to enforce safety measures to secure roads.

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