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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Iran wants all sanctions on it lifted before ending war — Khamenei’s adviser

Mohsen Rezaei says that Iran will not end the hostilities until the payment of compensations

© AP Photo/ Vahid Salemi

CAIRO, March 24. /TASS/. Iran will not end the hostilities until all sanctions on it have been lifted, military adviser to the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic Mohsen Rezaei said.

"The war will continue until all damages to Iran are compensated and sanctions on it are lifted. Also, we want international guarantees of US non-interference in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs - this is a decision of our country’s people, Supreme Leader, and armed forces," Fars news agency quoted Rezaei as saying.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran

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Iranian army spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi vowed to ensure "the deserved punishment" for the "heinous deeds"

Russian Navy upgraded missile frigate takes to sea for trials

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Ukrainian special services meddle in Hungary’s elections — top diplomat

Peter Szijjarto pledged that if the ruling party wins the elections, Hungary will remain committed to its position on Ukraine, will not provide any assistance to that country and will do its best not to let it be admitted to the EU

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