** IRAN DAILY
- Cultural bonds opportunities for Iran-Turkmenistan cooperation: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday hailed strong cultural ties between Iran and Turkmenistan, underscoring their significance in strengthening relations, specifically in energy and transportation. He made the remarks during a meeting with Chairman of Turkmenistan’s People’s Council Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.
- Tehran, Ashgabat sign five multi-field cooperation documents
Five cooperation documents between Iran and Turkmenistan were signed in Tehran on Tuesday during a meeting attended by Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. The documents would enhance cooperation between the two neighbors in the exchange of electricity, comprehensive interaction in the fields of diplomacy and customs, and academic cooperation.
- Azerbaijan stoking Israeli war machine
During a diplomatic visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Israeli President Isaac Herzog reaffirmed his anti-Iran stance and asserted that he and Baku shared a common perspective on the Iranian threat. In reciprocal visits between Azerbaijani and Israeli officials, the Israeli authorities consistently seek to amplify the alleged danger posed by Iran, as well as to showcase their own power.
** TEHRAN TIMES
- Leader calls Iran, Turkmenistan ‘relatives’ who share huge cultural affinities
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has described Iran and Turkmenistan as “relatives” with a number of common cultural roots.
- US decline prompts allies' departure
In the latest blow to the U.S. hegemony in the West Asia region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from a U.S.-led maritime coalition, further giving credence to perceptions of U.S. decline.
- Persepolis clinch 2022/23 Hazfi Cup title
Persepolis football team defeated Esteghlal 2-1 on Wednesday here at the Azadi Stadium to win Iran’s 2022/23 Hazfi Cup. With more than 60,000 spectators attending the match, Persepolis were the better team in the early minutes of the match and put their archrivals under pressure. In the 30th minute, Persepolis midfielder Mehdi Torabi smashed a right-footed finish into the goal from the edge of the box.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
- Why is West Worried by Iran-Russia Ties?
Iran’s burgeoning relationship with Russia is the target of intense scrutiny and incendiary criticism by the West, but observers say the real aim is to keep the Islamic Republic from the big Russian market. Historically tinged by an undercurrent of distrust and wariness, ties between Iran and Russia have metamorphosed into an alliance where the two countries are increasingly finding in each other lifelines for their sanctions-hit economies.
- IAEA: Iran Resolved Two Outstanding Inquiries
A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Wednesday Iran has resolved two outstanding inquiries of the Vienna-based UN atomic agency. The confidential quarterly report, which was seen by the AP, said that IAEA inspectors no longer had questions on uranium particles found to be enriched to 83.7 percent at the country’s underground Fordow facility. “The agency informed Iran that, following its evaluation of the data, the agency had assessed that the information provided was not inconsistent with Iran’s explanation...and that the agency had no further questions on this matter at this stage,” the report said.
- U.S., UK, Germany to Fall Into Recession
Stubbornly high inflation and higher borrowing costs are poised to drive the economies of the UK, Germany and U.S. into recession, the leading rating agency Moody’s has warned. In a downbeat forecast for growth across advanced G20 economies, it said a ramping up of interest rates by central banks on both sides of the Atlantic was expected to weigh on economic growth this year.
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