Israeli strikes hit Damascus, central SyriaIsraeli strikes hit Damascus, central Syria

Syrian state media said Israel struck near a defense research center in Damascus and hit central Syria on Wednesday, as Israel said it struck "military" capabilities and a monitor reported four dead.

Israel has launched hundreds of strikes on sites in Syria since Islamist-led forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, saying it wants to prevent

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Tehran criticizes EU for being silent on US military threatsTehran criticizes EU for being silent on US military threats

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday criticized the European Union for not taking a stance against the provocative remarks of U.S. officials against Iran, saying this approach undoubtedly poses a threat to international peace and security.

Araghchi made the remarks in a telephone call initiated by Dutch Foreign Minister

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France holds defense cabinet meeting, as Iran-US tensions mountFrance holds defense cabinet meeting, as Iran-US tensions mount

French President Emmanuel Macron was convening key ministers and experts on Wednesday to discuss Iran, including its nuclear program, amid growing tensions between Tehran and U.S. President Donald Trump, three diplomatic sources said.

Trump, who has urged Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to engage immediately in negotiations, threatened Iran

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Iran exports non-oil goods worth $1.8b to India in 11 monthsIran exports non-oil goods worth $1.8b to India in 11 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $1.8 billion to India during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.

Foroud Asgari said that India was Iran's seventh top export destination in the mentioned 11-month period.

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 Persian Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, oppose potential US attack on Iran: Guardian Persian Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, oppose potential US attack on Iran: Guardian

TEHRAN - In a commentary on March 31, the British newspaper the Guardian wrote an article saying that the Persian Gulf Arab states are opposed to a possible U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, believing it will make the Middle East region more insecure.

“Widespread rejection in the (Persian) Gulf of a U.S.-inspired attack on Iran’s nuclear fac

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Abadan Refinery&s output increases 3m litersAbadan Refinery’s output increases 3m liters

TEHRAN- The managing director of Abadan Refinery announced a production increase of about three million liters of gasoline in this refinery in the 14th government and said: “Abadan Refinery supplies about 17 percent of gasoline, 22 percent of gas oil, and 42 percent of fuel oil to the country.

“This increase in gasoline production was due to the i

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