(2020-05-03). Police confiscates 257 kg illicit drugs in Iran's Damavand. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) — The police chief of Damavand announced on Saturday that Anti-narcotics police forces have seized a consignment of illegal drugs following a series of intelligence operations.
(2020-05-02). Shamkhani reacts to German ban against Lebanon's Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — In reaction to German ban on Lebanon's Hezbollah, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Shamkhani said that suppliers of chemical weapons to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein have become defenders of human rights and call Lebanon's Hezbollah as 'terrorist' for fear of its child-killer friend.
(2020-05-02). 'Obstruction attempt': Iran rejects US claim that it's hoarding Venezuela's gold as payment for economic aid. rt.com 
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that Washington is using false accusations to ramp up its pressure campaign in Venezuela following US claims that Caracas has sent planes loaded with golden bars to Tehran. | Seyd Abbas Mousavi described allegations that Iran is taking gold from Venezuela as "baseless comments" that are intended to mount more pressure on the South American nation. | Such claims by the US government are "an attempt to obstruct the Venezuelan government's plans for reviving that country's refineries and producing oil products, including gasoline, a shortage of which has been caus…
(2020-05-02). Iran able to export medical equipment in field of treating coronavirus: VP Sattari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said that knowledge-based companies have produced a lot of equipment for the treating coronavirus, and Iran is able to export them to other countries.
(2020-05-02). Around 3.5 tons of drugs busted in southeastern Iran. en.mehrnews.com ZAHEDAN, May 02 (MNA) — The police force of Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan have successfully busted 3,373 kilograms of different drugs through two separate operations in the southeastern province.
(2020-05-02). Iran's first drive-in cinema screens 'Exodus'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Tehraners enjoy the chance to experience the country's first drive-in cinema at Milad Tower parking lot to watch Ebrahim Hatamikia's latest feature, Exodus. The first night of the program on Friday received huge welcome by cinema fans and all the tickets were sold out in less than two hours. Ordinary cinemas are still closed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-05-02). Iran ready to share anti-corona experiences with friend countries: cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri expressed the country's readiness to share its experiences of fighting against coronavirus outbreak with regional countries.
(2020-05-02). Iranian short documentary wins at Sydney world film fest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 03(MNA) — Iranian short documentary 'Pain Is Mine', by Farshid Akhlaghi, has won an award at the 2020 Sydney World Film Festival.
(2020-05-02). Iran has lowest COVID-19 death toll in population terms: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — The Chief of the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran Karim Hemmati said on Sat. that Iran has the lowest number of death from the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in terms of population as compared to other countries.
(2020-05-02). Rumors about Martyrdom of IRGC cmdr. rejected. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Recent rumors, circulated by some anti-Iranian Arab media, that IRGC Aerospace Division Commander Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh has been martyred in an Israeli regime missile attack in Homs, Syria, are dismissed as a lie in a statement released by Commander Hajizadeh's website.
(2020-05-02). 'There Will Be Spring' to take part in three intl. film festivals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) — Iranian short 'There Will Be Spring' by Saeed Bahman will take part in three international film festivals in Europe and North America.
(2020-05-02). Opposition to IMF's financial aid for Iran, an indication of US unilateralism: expert. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Like most of the countries around the world, Iran is fighting the coronavirus pandemic and it has made the country facing some economic difficulties and limitations.
(2020-05-02). US attempts to show itself as JCPOA participant bear no legal ground: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — "The US attempts to establish itself as 'JCPoA participant' have no legal grounds," said Iran's permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organizations.
(2020-05-02). Special flight brings home Iranians from Austria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Iran Air announced on Saturday that it will send one special flight to Austria on May 5 to return Iranians stranded in some European countries due to coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-05-02). Berruto: Olympics medal achievable for Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Ex-Italy volleyball coach Mauro Berruto believes that Iran National Team have a chance of winning an Olympic Games medal depending on how they prepare for the Games.
(2020-05-02). Iran's drug production exceeds 23% growth last year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Statistics of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade showed that 48.2 billion human drugs were produced in the country last year [from March 21, 2019 to March 20, 2020], registering a 23.7 percent growth as compared to the same period of last year.
(2020-05-02). Iranian dailies headlines on May 2. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the important headlines of some of the Persian-language Iranian dailies on Saturday, May 02.
(2020-05-02). "Iraq is an independent country": Iran envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi said that Iraq is an independent country and does not need intervention of anyone.
(2020-05-02). Iran, EAEU trade vol. tops 5mn tons: IRICA spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — After a six-month period since the implementation of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Iran's trade volume exchanged with the Union exceeded five million tons.
(2020-05-02). World's top war initiator so worried about Iran: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the US' Pompeo is so worried about Iran that he is pouring weapons all over the globe.
(2020-05-02). Tehran's response will be harsh if Iran arms embargo extended. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — In a reaction to the plan adopted by the US, proposed to the UN Security Council on the extension of the arms embargo on Iran, Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabeie warned on Saturday that Iran will give a harsh response if the UN extends the embargo.
(2020-05-02). Iran coronavirus update: Over 77,000 patients recover. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Over 77,400 patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID_19) in Iran have fully recovered from the disease as of Saturday, says the Health Ministry's spokesman.
(2020-05-02). Front pages of Iran international dailies on May 2. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran-based international newspapers on Saturday, May 02.
(2020-05-02). Larijani wishes speedy recovery for Pakistan's Parl. speaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a message on Saturday wished a speedy recovery for Pakistan's National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser who was infected by the coronavirus.
(2020-05-02). Drug-trafficking gang dismantled in W Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — The police forces of Kermanshah Province have dismantled a drug-trafficking band in the past 24 hours, a provincial police commander said on Saturday.
(2020-05-02). Rapeseed fields in Razavi Khorasan Province. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, May 02 (MNA) — With the onset of spring, rapeseed yellow blossoms create eye-catching views in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran.
(2020-05-02). The deeper roots of Chinese demonization. thealtworld.com Fasten your seat belts: the US The US strategy remains, essentially, full spectrum dominance, with the National Security Strategy obsessed by the three top "threats" of China, Russia and Iran. China, in contrast, proposes…
(2020-05-02). To impose further sanctions on Iran, the US rewrites history and engages in semantic gymnastics. thealtworld.com On May 8, 2018, President Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear deal. In an effort to enact crippling "snap-back" sanctions, his administration is now pretending it did no such thing. | "All our words", the American-Lebanese poet-philosopher Kahlil Gibran observed, "are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind." If words are judged by their intellectual weight and adherence to integrity, the statements issued by the Trump administration in relation to its standing as a "participating nation" in the context of the agreement (known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA,) is more famine than…
(2020-05-02). VIDEO: Iran's highest waterfall in Astara. en.mehrnews.com ASTARA, May 02 (MNA) — Laton waterfall, 15 kilometers south of Astara, the northern province of Gilan, is the tallest waterfall of Iran measuring 105 meters in height. It is also known as the four-season waterfall since the continuously-changing water levels in each season make its appearance to change.
(2020-05-02). Russian diplomat calls on US to talk about its commitments under resolution 2231. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Referring to US officials' remarks to extend Iran's arms embargo, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Mikhail Ulyanov said that the US officials address their rights UNSC resolution 2231, but do not mention their commitments.
(2020-05-02). US imposes new sanctions on Iran regardless of COVID-19 situation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran in the midst of the country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-05-02). UN urged to take action for release of Iranian prof. imprisoned in US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) — Vice Chairman of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mohammad Javad Jamali Nobandegani on Sat. called on the UN Secretary General António Guterres to take necessary actions for the release of Iranian Scientist Dr. Sirous Asgari, imprisoned in the US, due to the critical situation of the United States in terms of COVID-19 outbreak.
(2020-05-02). 'Persian Garden' in northern Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — The Iranian Garden, also known as the Persian Garden, in the northern parts of capital Tehran has become home to thousands of colorful tulips in the spring. The garden, covering a 3-hectare area, was designed in 2012 in an old park filled with centuries-oil trees.
(2020-05-02). Tehran Denies US Envoy's Claims About Iran Helping Venezuela in Exchange for Gold. sputniknews.com The US special envoy for Venezuela earlier claimed that Iran has been helping Venezuela to restore its oil refineries, crippled by American sanctions, in exchange for gold. The official, however, presented no evidence to support his claims.
(2020-05-01). Experts Warn of New Nuclear Arms Race After Trump Signals US Withdrawal from START Treaty. mintpressnews.com While much of the corporate press has blamed Russia and China for the sudden failure of multiple longstanding nuclear treaties, experts put the blame on squarely on the Trump administration.
(2020-05-01). Pompeo Demands Countries Block Airspace to Iran's 'Terrorist Airline' After Venezuela Deliveries. globalresearch.ca The US is going on the offensive once again against Venezuela, this time attempting to break up growing Iranian cooperation and assistance to Caracas. The two so-called 'rogue states' recently targeted for US-imposed regime change are helping each other fight …
(2020-05-01). Podcast: Netanyahu's Fake Documents Pushed the US Towards War. anti-empire.com 
On FPF #486, I discuss how Israel apparently used fake documents to push Trump towards war with Iran in April 2018. | Netanyahu released the documents in April of 2018 before Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal and imposed a 'maximum pressure' sanctions campaign against Iran. | The economic war – and other provocative actions by Trump – has moved the US un…
(2020-05-01). 'Yalda, A Night for Forgiveness' to go on screen in US, Europe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — The feature film 'Yalda, A Night for Forgiveness' by Iranian director Masoud Bakhshi, will be screened in the US and Europe in September.
(2020-05-01). Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rules Out Extension of UN Arms Embargo on Iran. iranian.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said renewing a UN arms embargo against Iran which is to expire in October 2020 is out of the question. "For us, the case of the existing ban on arms deliveries to and from Iran was closed with the adoption of Resolution 2231. The embargo regime expires in October …
(2020-05-01). Iran to build houses on Persian Gulf islands. iranian.com The Iranian islands of the Persian Gulf will be turned into residential areas, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri announced on Wednesday. Tangsiri said the decision came according to an order issued by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The announcement was made as Iran marked the National …
(2020-04-30). With apparently fabricated nuclear documents, Netanyahu pushed the US towards war with Iran. thegrayzone.com An investigation of supposed Iranian nuclear documents presented in a dramatically staged Netanyahu press conference indicates they were an Israeli…
(2020-04-30). It's Persian Gulf, 'Not New York Gulf': Rouhani Warns US Against Moves in Region — Report. iranian.com The statement comes on the heels of a new spiral of escalation in the region after US President Donald Trump instructed the Navy to destroy any Iranian vessels that approach and intimidate US warships at sea. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the United States against preparing any military moves in the Persian Gulf, pointing …
(2020-04-30). As US Approaches Record Deficit, Israel Asks for Record Handout. iranian.com Breaking Defense, a digital magazine that covers military issues, reports that Israel may ask for its U.S. aid early, possibly in a lump sum that could be as high as $7.6 billion. This would work out to almost $21 million per day from American taxpayers, even though the U.S. is approaching a $4 trillion deficit (the largest in the world), …
(2020-04-30). BRICS Members Ask for Removal of US Sanctions on Iran. iranian.com Members of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) stressed the need for Washington to lift sanctions that have impeded the targeted countries' efforts to fight against the coronavirus epidemic, including Iran. "Such restrictive measures violate international law, interfere with the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and cause significant damage to the …
(2020-04-29). Russia Calls on US and Iran to Exercise 'Maximum Restraint' Amid Escalating Tensions. iranian.com Tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf grew after American troops conducted drills in the region, despite complaining that Iranian boats had "harassed" their vessels. The Russian Foreign Ministry has called on the US and Iran to exercise "maximum restraint' in the Persian Gulf region and not fall for provocations. "Moscow has …
(2020-04-29). Pakistan Resumes Importing Food Items from Iran. iranian.com At least 20 trucks loaded with dates arrived in Pakistan through the Taftan border crossing after Islamabad decided to resume importing food items from Iran as the coronavirus disease in the region continues to slow down. The crossings of Chagai, Washuk, Panjgur, Turbat and Gwadar will remain open for three days every week to import …
(2020-04-29). Iran Breaks Through US-Led Blockade To Deliver Record Amount Of Oil To Syria. iranian.com Iran has managed to break through the long-term US blockade to deliver a large amount of oil to the Syrian Arab Republic, a tanker tracking website has revealed. According to the website Tanker Trackers, Iran has significantly increased their oil exports to Syria, with several cargoes reportedly reaching the Port of Baniyas in the Tartous …
(2020-04-29). Kaveh Mazaheri's "Funfair" Honored at European Independent Film Festival. iranian.com "Funfair", a short film by Iranian director Kaveh Mazaheri, has won the Best Non-European Independent Dramatic Short Award at the 15th edition of the European Independent Film Festival (ECU), the organizers have announced. "Funfair" is about Majid, a young financially struggling man who comes up with a ploy in order to better the life of …
(2020-04-28). US return to JCPOA can end impasse over Iran. iranian.com In business transactions and international diplomacy alike, there could be constant variables and dependent variables. Constant variable is where the value cannot be changed once it has been assigned a value. But it becomes a dependent variable if it is susceptible or open to the effect of an associated factor or phenomenon. Then, there is …
(2020-04-28). Trump Wants All US Troops Immediately Out Of Afghanistan Due To Coronavirus. iranian.com It appears the coronavirus pandemic may have provided the leverage President Trump needs to finally get all American troops out of the over eighteen-year quagmire in Afghanistan. A new report this week by NBC has cited multiple senior officials to say the president "complains almost daily" that the US still has troops in Afghanistan, and that …