(2020-05-07). Trump Vetoes 'Very Insulting' Measure Limiting His Powers to Attack Iran. anti-empire.com 
Passed in the Senate in February and the The resolution was a preemptive War Powers Act challenge to a war with Iran, aiming to note that Congress has not in any way authorized…
(2020-05-07). Health Ministry confirms 1,485 new COVID-19 cases across country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian Health Ministry announced on Thursday that 1,485 new COVID-19 infections have been identified in the country during the past 24 hours.
(2020-05-07). Rouhani inaugurates national copper projects. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated several national projects of copper industry in a ceremony held through video conference on Thursday.
(2020-05-07). Headlines of Iranian dailies on May 7. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iranian dailies on Thursday, May 07.
(2020-05-07). Zarif congratulates Iraqis for formation of government. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday extended congratulation to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi on approval for…
(2020-05-07). Police confiscates 65 kg of illicit drugs in central Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The police forces of Iran's Qazvin and Isfahan provinces have seized 65 kg of illegal drugs in a joint operation.
(2020-05-07). "What the Hell Do You Have to Lose?" counterpunch.org The coronavirus does not care whether we are Republican or Democrat; mainline or evangelical Christian; Jew, Muslim or Hindu; white, black or brown; Chinese, Italian, Iranian, Russian, African or American, richer or poorer, older or younger. We are all human and subject to the same illnesses. Our nationality, faith, race, class, location or age does
(2020-05-07). US in no position to raise issues about JCPOA: Foreign Ministry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry reminded the world of American officials' habit of breaking promises and violating agreements.
(2020-05-07). Police arrest two drug lords after massive drug bust in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — According to the Police Chief of Sistan and Baluchestan province, some 2.5 tons of different illicit drugs have been seized after an armed clash with drug dealers in the southeastern Iranian province.
(2020-05-07). Iran voices sympathy with Uzbekistan over recent flood. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed the country's sympathy with Uzbekistan over recent floods in the country which has claimed some lives and displaced thousands of people.
(2020-05-07). Iranian amb. to Baghdad congratulates al-Kazemi on approval as PM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi on Thursday extended congratulation to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi on receiving vote of confidence from the parliament.
(2020-05-07). Front pages of Iran international dailies on May 7. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran-based international newspapers on Wednesday, May 07.
(2020-05-07). Iran receives medical cargo purchased from France. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — About 10 tons of medical supplies, bought from France, entered Iran through Sarisu cross border market in the northwest of the country.
(2020-05-07). Pre-dawn meals distributed among needy one in Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Jihadi forces in Qom province prepare more than 4,000 pre-dawn meals per day to be distributed among needy people. Pre-dawn meal, also called 'Sahari' in Persian, is the meal Muslims consume before fasting, early in the mornings of Ramadan.
(2020-05-07). Nuke Plant Shutdown Continues Near C19 Epicenter. indybay.org On April 30 Reactor 2 at the Indian Point nuclear point, less than 30 miles north of midtown Manhattan on the Hudson River, shut down permanently.
(2020-05-06). Pompeo and the capricious virus. mronline.org 
Iran has delivered a devastating blow to the ego of the Trump administration, puncturing it beyond repair, by its announcement Sunday that mosques will start reopening in low-risk areas of the country from May 5.
(2020-05-06). Experts warn of new nuclear arms race after Trump signals U.S. withdrawal from START Treaty. mronline.org 
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.
(2020-05-06). Borders with Afghanistan represent peace, friendship: Mousavi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday that Iran considers borders with Afghanistan as borders of peace and friendship and strives to maintain friendly relations with Afghanistan based on mutual respect.
(2020-05-06). U.S. mercenaries captured in Venezuela. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – In a dramatic development on May 4, two U.S. mercenaries were captured among an invasion force on the coast of Venezuela. Luke Denman and Airan Berry, ex-U.S. soldiers from Texas, were captured by the Venezuelan Navy and can be seen in photos, face down with their hands behind their backs on the shoreline. This failed "Bay of Piglets" comes as the U.S. Navy continues to patrol aggressively along the coast of Venezuela. | As previously reported in Fight Back!, on May 3 Venezuelan military and police forces encountered a group of invaders, killing eight and capturing two. The invaders planned to initi…
(2020-05-06). Friendship between people of Iran, Azerbaijan 'deep-rooted': Vaezi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) — Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi said that amicable ties and friendship between the two nations of Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan is 'deep-rooted'.
(2020-05-06). Rouhani urges EU to pressure Israeli regime, not allow further attacks on Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 6 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the Islamic Republic of Iran expects Europe to put pressure on the Zionist regime and not allow it to continue attacks on Syria.
(2020-05-06). Iran ready to fulfill Tajikistan's demands in fight against COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to remove requirements of Tajikistan in the field of battling the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
(2020-05-06). 'World should stand against US' excessive demands amid pandemic'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that countries should stand against excessive demands of some governments especially the United States in the current condition that world grappling with the novel coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19.
(2020-05-06). 'There Will be Spring' wins at Berlin Flash filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian short 'There Will Be Spring' directed by Saeed Bahman has won an award in the monthly competitions of Germany's Berlin Flash Film Festival.
(2020-05-07). Iran takes delivery of medical supplies bought from France. iranian.com Iran took delivery of about 10 tons medical supplies bought from France through Sarisu cross border market in northwestern country, IRNA reported on Thursday. Director of Bazargan Customs office Sadeq Namdar told IRNA on Thursday that it is the seventh medical cargo delivered to Iran through northwestern Iranian border market. The medical cargo includes antiserum, …
(2020-05-07). Like it or not, Iran-Arab trade still in tens of billions. iranian.com Iran's political ties with US allies in the Persian Gulf have been on the rocks, but commercial ties have chugged along quietly, despite the Trump administration's pressure on Arab states to reduce their relationship with Tehran to the minimum. According to Arab-Africa director of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization Farzad Piltan, trade with the UAE, Oman, …
(2020-05-06). Lebanon appreciates Iran for medical aid to fight coronavirus. iranian.com Lebanese foreign affairs and health and public services ministers on Tuesday expressed gratitude for Tehran's medical aid to help fight COVID-19. According to Al-Manar, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan hailed Iran's medical supply which includes 15 ventilators and a large number of testing kits, saying that this message of Iran is message of affection, friendship …
(2020-05-06). 'Insulting Resolution': Trump Vetoes Measure Curbing Military Action Against Iran. iranian.com US President Donald Trump has vetoed a bill that would have reined in his power to unilaterally make war against Iran. The bill was passed by lawmakers after the White House's January decision to assassinate a leading Iranian general without notifying Congress, bringing the region to the brink of war. In March, federal lawmakers passed a …
(2020-05-06). Rouhani Communicates To G4+1 Consequences Of Extending Iran Arms Embargo. iranian.com Addressing a cabinet session on Wednesday, Rouhani made it clear that lifting the UN arms embargo against Iran is an indispensable part of the nuclear deal. "If the arms embargo (on Iran) is to return one day, with any title, under any statement and with any mechanism, our response will be what I have mentioned …
(2020-05-07). Stoltenberg Vows NATO to 'Remain Nuclear Alliance as Long as Atomic Weapons Exist'. sputniknews.com Jens Stoltenberg has stressed the importance of NATO's deterrent accords which he claimed provide the alliance's European allies with a nuclear umbrella.
(2020-05-06). Chinese Authoritarianism Versus White Racism. iranian.com For many Europeans racism is normal. Especially when it's directed at people who look different to them. Although Europeans have come a long way from their colonial past they still have a long way to go. Many Europeans led by the U.S. have been engaged in derogatory and racist language toward the Chinese government and …
(2020-05-05). Iraq serious challenges: the US, Iran, ISIS Plus a "difficult to form" cabinet. thealtworld.com 
Just at the time when the country is being led by a caretaker Prime Minister, Adel Abdel Mahdi, and the newly elected Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhemi (boycotted by many powerful political groups) is struggling to form his cabinet, the terror group "ISIS" is increasing its attacks on a number of Iraqi provinces. The Shia majority has asked for the withdrawal of US forces while the Sunnis and Kurds want these forces to remain, and ask instead for the withdrawal of the Iraqi security forces al-Hashd al-Shaabi or "Popular Mobilisation Forces" (PMF). ISIS is testing the military readiness of the Iraqi security forc…
(2020-05-05). Milad Mohseni, Guinness world record holder in juggling, seeks eight more records. iranian.com Milad Mohseni, the Iranian world record holder in juggling says he is ready to register eight more records at Guinness World Records book. Speaking to IRNA correspondent on Tuesday, Mohseni said that if he is supported, he will be the first athlete in the world whose name is registered in Guinness World Record book for …
(2020-05-05). Ending Sanctions Only Way to Prove US Sincerity in Offering Help, Rouhani Tells Abe. iranian.com In a telephone conversation with Japan's prime minister, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the US should first lift the unlawful sanctions against Tehran to prove it is sincere in offering help in the battle with the novel coronavirus. "If the Americans are honest amid the conditions caused by the coronavirus and intend to take a …
(2020-05-04). Friday Prayers to Be Held in 157 Iranian Cities. iranian.com People in 157 cities across Iran can attend the Friday prayers this week after a two-month hiatus following the coronavirus outbreak, an official said. Deputy head of the Policy-Making Council of Iranian Friday Prayer Leaders said on Sunday that this week's Friday prayers will be held in 157 cities in compliance with the health protocols. …
(2020-05-04). Airborne Commander: Iran Enjoys Most Powerful Helicopter Fleet in West Asia. iranian.com Iranian Army Airborne Commander General Yousef Qorbani said that his country's powerful helicopter fleet ranks first in West Asia and fifth in the world. "We are in possession of the most powerful helicopter fleet in West Asia and our great helicopter fleet is the fifth in the world," General Qorbani told FNA on Monday. He …
(2020-05-04). Is Persian a homogenous genetic and thus distinct "superior race"? iranian.com The Persian people are one of the many diverse ancient peoples from the extended Iranian (Irano-Indo-European) families, who as roamer-gatherer nomads spread out from central Asia to northern India, the Caucasus, Asia Minor, and the Persian Plateau between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf since at least the Neolithic Period (late Stone Age of …
(2020-05-04). Coronavirus-positive scientist to return home from U.S. jail: Tehran. iranian.com Sirous Asgari, an Iranian scientist imprisoned in the United States who has contracted the novel coronavirus, will return home soon, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry. During a press conference on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said the ministry is following up on Asgari's case both in Iran and in the U.S. Asgari, who has …
(2020-05-04). Iran to reopen mosques in low-risk areas from Monday. iranian.com Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says mosques will reopen in 132 regions designated as white under a color-coded system after being consistently free of the new coronavirus. Iran's Health Ministry has divided the country into white, yellow and red areas based on the number of infections and deaths. "Mosques will reopen in 132 towns, which were …
(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.
(2020-04-30). 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…
(2020-04-23). A Myriad of Ways to Wage Peace During These Times. peaceaction.org 
As we shelter in our homes to protect ourselves from this global pandemic, we wanted to share some of the many ways you can remain active and impactful in the work for a more peaceful world. Peace Action has long been a leader in organizing international conferences, marches, and rallies around the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty …
(2020-04-22). Is Trump's "Shoot Down And Destroy" Tweet About Boosting Oil Prices Or A Harbinger Of War With Iran? thelastamericanvagabond.com Trump's recent tweet to "shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships" has sparked concern over a new war in the Middle East. However, the more immediate effect of Trump's tweet has been a big boost in oil prices and a rise in the stock market. Was that Trump's …
(2020-04-21). [Commentary] SARS-CoV-2 pandemic expanding in sub-Saharan Africa: Considerations for COVID-19 in people living with HIV. thelancet.com In December 2019, a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, started a global pandemic of respiratory illness, termed COVID-19 [1]. The spectrum of COVID-19 has ranged from a mild, self-limiting respiratory tract illness to severe progressive pneumonia, multi-organ failure, and death [2]. Older patients and those with a weaker immune system appear to have a greater risk of death [3]. Thus far, the vast majority of deaths from COVID-19 have occurred in Italy, China, Iran, and Spain—all Northern hemisphere countries with good health care resources and a low HIV prevalence.
(2020-04-16). [Correspondence] Blood transfusion strategies and ECMO during the COVID-19 pandemic — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank David Koeckerling and colleagues for their correspondence calling for restrictive blood transfusion strategies in response to our Health-care Development report on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) services for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.1 The ideal transfusion trigger during ECMO support remains uncertain. Daily transfusion of the magnitude mentioned by Koeckerling and colleagues happens occasionally in patients receiving ECMO, but such requirements seldom happen in adult patients receiving venovenous ECMO managed in…
(2020-04-04). Stop Tightening the Thumb Screws: A Humanitarian Message. zcomm.org One way to help others survive is to insist that the United States lift sanctions against Iran and instead support acts of practical care…
(2020-04-03). Military-Grade Drones to Operate over San Diego in 2020. projectcensored.org As tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, the US military is preparing to conduct test flights of drones over major American cities, Truthout reported in January 2020….
(2020-03-13). Latest U.S. Military Strikes Are as Reckless as they are Cruel. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — March 12, 2020 — In response to reports that the U.S. has carried out five airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq, Jon Rainwater, Executive Director of Peace Action, released the following statement: "At a time of one of the greatest global challenges of our lifetimes, it is shocking that the Trump …
(2020-03-11). Congress Sends Bipartisan Bill to Trump Rebuking Iran War. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — March 11, 2020 — In response to the House passing the bipartisan bill — S.J.Res.68 — that would thwart President Trump from going to war with Iran and end any current hostilities, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: "Both chambers and …
(2020-02-13). Senate Reclaims War Powers to Thwart Iran War. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — February 13, 2020 — In response to the Senate passing the bipartisan bill — S.J.Res.68 — that would thwart President Trump from going to war with Iran and end any current hostilities, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: "It's about time …