(2020-05-08). This is Not a Conspiracy, It is a Terrifying Opportunity. counterpunch.org 
Every catastrophe and crisis are followed by a litany of conspiracy theories. The Covid-19 pandemic has proved no exception. From tales concerning transmission of some lethal agent through 5G infrastructure, to grand theories concerning a mastermind plot to destabilise the world, the fantastical and the absurd have spread almost as quickly as the virus. While the early culprits ranged from the Bill Gates to the Iranians, George Soros to the Eco-fascists, it's becoming more and more common to suggest some orchestrated Chinese plot. The alleged death of Kim Jong-un which had socialists the world over speculating ab…
(2020-05-08). China should TRIPLE nuclear arsenal to deter 'warmongering' US, editor of state-run Global Times argues. rt.com 
China should drastically increase its stockpile of nuclear warheads to dissuade the United States from pursuing its strategic ambitions abroad, the editor of the Global Times has urged. | In a piece published by his own paper, Hu Xijin said China is a "peace-loving nation" that has pledged to never be the first to use nuclear weapons. He argued, however, that Beijing must aim to expand the number of its nuclear warheads to 1,000 to create a powerful deterrent to "shape the attitudes of US elites toward China." The Asian power currently has around 300 nuclear weapons. | He said that bolstering China's nuclear c…
(2020-05-08). Trump vetoes war powers resolution on Iran. wsws.org As anticipated, the US Senate failed to muster the two-thirds vote necessary to override the veto of a bill purporting to limit the president's power to launch aggressive war against Iran.
(2020-05-08). Tehran, Moscow emphasize strengthening bilateral, intl. coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov in a telephone conversation on Thu. explored the avenues for bolstering regional and international cooperation.
(2020-05-08). Iran, 'leading steel producer, exporter' in ME region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran is a leading country in the field of producing and exporting steel in the Middle East region.
(2020-05-08). US extends Iraq's sanctions waiver to import electricity from Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Thu. that Iraq's sanctions waiver for importing electricity from the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue for another four months.
(2020-05-08). Iran coronavirus updates: 1,556 new COVID-19 cases, 55 deaths. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian Health Ministry announced on Friday that 1,556 new COVID-19 infections have been identified in the country during the past 24 hours.
(2020-05-08). US should end its humiliating 'unilateralism': FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi in a tweet on Fri. wrote that the United States should end its humiliating 'unilateralism'.
(2020-05-08). Iran's trade exchanges with Azerbaijan, Turkey 'underway' amid pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami said that Iran's trade exchanges with the two neighboring countries of Turkey and Republic of Azerbaijan are underway amid the coronavirus global pandemic.
(2020-05-07). L'Iran est en Syrie pour y rester et Damas s'occupera d'Israà´l en temps et lieu. thealtworld.com 
Récemment, Israà´l a affirmé que l'Iran retirait ses forces de la Syrie en raison des frappes aériennes répétées de Tel-Aviv effectuées depuis le Liban ou en violant l'espace aérien irakien. De plus, les responsables israéliens semblent croire que l'Iran accepte mal que sa présence soit contestée en Syrie, mais que ce n'est pas demain la veille qu'il cherchera vengeance. C'est un v≈ìu pieux d'Israà´l, qui veut entraàÆner l'Iran dans un affrontement selon ses propres conditions et conformément au calendrier de Tel-Aviv. Cette tactique visant à entraàÆner l'Iran dans la guerre s…
(2020-05-07). Minnesota: Anti-war movement urges Rep. Omar to unsign AIPAC's Iran sanctions letter. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – The Twin Cities Anti-War Committee sent a letter to Minnesota's Representative Ilhan Omar, May 6, urging her to withdraw her support for a letter that furthers AIPAC's lobbying efforts to continue sanctions against Iran. | The letter states, "We strongly urge you to unsign AIPAC's statement and to stand with Representatives Betty McCullom, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and the few others brave enough to reject AIPAC's roadmap to an increase in sanctions against Iran." | "In the face of the world superpowers' saber-rattling, we should defend Iran's desire to prote…
(2020-05-07). Once Again Trump Scoffs Congressional War Powers with Republican Help. peaceaction.org Once Again Trump Scoffs Congressional War Powers with Republican Help Washington, D.C. — May 7, 2020 — In response to the veto by President Trump yesterday of a bill (S.J.Res.68) to reclaim congressional war powers in regards to Iran and the anticipated failure today of the Senate override vote, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for …
(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). 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). VIDEO: Earthquake leaves deep cracks on Sassanid-era fortress. en.mehrnews.com KHORRAMABAD, May 07 (MNA) — Deep cracks have been created on walls of the centuries-old Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress after a medium-sized quake struck Iran's western province of Lorestan on Wednesday. Located in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan, the fortress was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 5.1. The quake was at a depth of 7 km, and took place near the city of Firouzabad.
(2020-05-07). Lavrov expresses Russia's unity with Iran against inhumane US sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — In a letter to his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced his country's unity with Iran against the cruel and inhumane US anti-Iranian sanctions.
(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). 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). Iranian governors hold meeting with interior min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Governor from all across Iran held a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Aboldreza Rahamni Fazi on Thursday.
(2020-05-07). US sanctions have helped to make Iran the biggest coronavirus victim in Asia. thecanary.co The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has hit Iran harder than any other country in Asia. At the time of writing, it has a death toll of This si…
(2020-05-07). Iran execrats 470mn tons of minerals in a year: industry min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Industry Reza Rahmani announced on Thursday that in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2020) his country could manage to extract 470 million tons of minerals.
(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). Iran anti-war bill in tatters after Trump veto and Senate failure to uphold it. peoplesdispatch.org The presidential veto is set to be challenged in the US Congress, where the resolution would require a two-thirds majority in both houses to override the veto…
(2020-05-07). Can We Achieve Nuclear Adulthood? commondreams.org Why does it take a pandemic to get the world to stop fighting? Are we being led by 3-year-olds? (Photo: Shutterstock) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/shutterstock_1101398828-1080x675_0.jpeg …
(2020-05-08). Anti-Iranian Boomerang Policies. iranian.com Two months after the coronavirus pandemic broke out in Iran, we are seeing signs of a significant improvement for the total situation. The number of daily deaths has dropped below one hundred for a week in a row, the number of new COVID-19 cases has been on a continuous decline for more than three weeks, …
(2020-05-08). Iconic Sassanid-Era Fortress in Iran Suffers Deep Cracks After 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake. iranian.com On Thursday, an earthquake estimated at 5.1 magnitude hit a large part of Iran, including the Tehran province in the northern areas of the country. One day earlier, another earthquake with the same strength hit the province of Lorestan in the western regions of the country. A Wednesday earthquake in Iran's western province of Lorestan caused …
(2020-05-08). Is Trump Kicking the Saudis to the Curb the Beginning of Something Not Terrible? iranian.com More than anything else in Saudi Arabia, that thing you smell is fear. Everything is coming unglued for the royal family there all at once. If we all weren't so distracted by the Coronapocalypse these things would all be front-page news. In the past week there have been three major stories concerning Saudi Arabia, none …
(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). Selected Articles: Fake News About North Korea, Failed Invasion of Venezuela. globalresearch.ca 
A future without independent media leaves us with an upside down reality where according to the corporate media "NATO deserves a Nobel Peace Prize", and where "nuclear weapons and wars make us safer" | | | If, like us, this is a …
(2020-05-08). Iran: Death toll from coronavirus rises to 6,541. yenisafak.com The death toll in Iran from the coronavirus rose to 6,541, as 55 new deaths were reported over the last 24 hours, state media reported on Friday.A further of 1,556 more people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past day, bringing the total number of cases to 104,691, Iran's state broadcaster reported, citing a statement from the Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour.Jahanpour said 83,837 people have recovered so far and been discharged from hospitals, while 2,711 others are in critical condition.Nearly 558,900 tests have been conducted so far in the country, he added.In Iran, one of the Middle Eastern c…
(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). 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). 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). 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 …
(2020-05-06). '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). 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 …
(2020-05-06). 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 …
(2020-05-05). 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 …
(2020-05-05). 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 …
(2020-05-04). 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 …
(2020-04-30). 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 …