** IRAN DAILY
– Leader: Normalization with Israel ‘Betting on a Losing Horse’
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei rebuked countries seeking to normalize relations with Israel, saying that “the Zionist regime is perishable”.
– Complex case of Afghan refugees in Iran
For over four decades, Iran has been a generous host to millions of Afghan refugees, providing those coming from a war-torn neighboring country with shelter, education, and health care. However, in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover, the state of Afghan refugees in Iran has become the subject of much scrutiny and heated discussions.
–Iran’s Army launches large-scale drone drill
The Iranian Army on Tuesday launched a massive drill involving a broad range of military unmanned aerial vehicles. Troops from the four units of the Army, namely the Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, and Air Defense Force participated in the military maneuver, Tasnim News Agency reported.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
– India Orders Removal of 41 Canadian Diplomats
India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday, ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver.
– President Raisi: West Using Women as a Tool
President Ebrahim Raisi says unlike Iran, the Western countries have been violating human rights by using women as a tool and leverage against independent nations.
– Jordan Condemns Repeated Violations of Al-Aqsa by Settlers
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry has condemned the ongoing violations by extremist settlers against the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of Al-Quds, and the Zionist regime’s restrictive measures on Palestinians in the holy site.
** TEHRAN TIMES
Iranian oil production hits 2018 high of 3.15m bpd: survey
The Islamic Republic of Iran has managed to push its oil output to 3.15 million barrels per day (bpd), the highest since 2018, the year Washington re-imposed sanctions on Iran, according to Reuters surveys and separate figures from OPEC.
– Mustafa Prize announces winners
The 5th Mustafa Prize wrapped up on Monday by honoring the top five laureates from the Islamic World.
– Iran backs developing regional transport lines but opposes border changes
Although Iran has maintained its opposition to any geopolitical changes, it has stated its support for the development of regional transportation lines
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