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Images released by the Armenian Presidential Press Service show Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during an official visit to Iran's new President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. Pashinyan is planning to attend the official inauguration ceremony of the President of Iran. IMAGES
A sandstorm hits Riyadh, the Saudi capital without affecting businesses or schools. Parts of Saudi Arabia typically see sandstorms between March and May, with varying intensity. IMAGES
Air pollution blankets the skyline in Tehran as school children and many employees in Iran's capital were told to stay at home due to a spike in levels. Tehran, a city of around 9 million people, suffers from chronic air pollution and regularly ranks among the world's most polluted cities. IMAGES
A thick layer of smog covers Delhi following a frenzied night of fireworks to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. The air quality dipped to the “very poor” category early Monday, with authorities warning of further deterioration in the levels. IMAGES
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi shakes hands with Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran head Mohammad Eslami. Grossi is in Iran as his International Atomic Energy Agency seeks greater cooperation with Iran over its nuclear activities. IMAGES