2020-07-07: News Headlines

en.mehrnews (2020-07-07). AEOI rejects rumors on blast in Shahid Rezaei nuclear site. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) — In a statement on Tuesday, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) dismissed the rumors of an explosion in Shahid Rezaei nuclear site in the Iranian province of Yazd.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-07). Iran reports highest coronavirus death toll since outbreak. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) — Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Iran hit a high record on Tuesday as 200 new deaths were registered over the past 24 hours, the highest since the virus outbreak in the country.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-07). Iran's nuclear activities unstoppable: Rabiei. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) — Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei reacted to the recent incident in Natanz nuclear facility, highlighting that nothing can stop Iran's nuclear program.

RT (2020-07-06). Afghan President Ghani to host online conferences, seeking 'global consensus' on Taliban talks. rt.com Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani was expected to start pushing on Monday for a global consensus on peace talks with the Taliban. Ghani is hosting three online conferences with representatives of some 20 countries this week, AFP reported. | They aim to "build a consensus" for the peace talks at both a regional and international level, according to the Foreign Ministry in Kabul. | The United States, Russia and the United Nations will take part, officials said. Other participating countries include Pakistan, India, Iran, China, Egypt, and Qatar. | However, just hours ahead of the first online meeting on Monda…

Melvin Goodman (2020-07-06). Foreign Election Interference: Who is to Blame? counterpunch.org he New York Times has always taken the view that U.S. election interventions have "generally been aimed at helping non-authoritarian candidates" whereas Russia has "more often intervened to disrupt democracy or promote authoritarian rule." Too bad the Times could not interview Iran's Mohammed Mossadegh, Chile's Salvador Allende, or the Congo's Patrice Lumumba, who were targeted by the Central Intelligence Agency and replaced by brutal regimes that ruled for decades.

Stephen Lendman (2020-07-06). Provocative US Military Drills Near Chinese Waters. globalresearch.ca Imagine how the US and world community would react if Chinese, Russian, or Iranian warships conducted military exercises in the Gulf of Mexico or off America's east or west coasts. | Bipartisan hardliners in Washington and establishment media might consider this …

_____ (2020-07-06). Washington Threatens Military Action Against Iran After UN Meeting. popularresistance.org "The international community in general – and the UN Security Council in particular – are facing an important decision: do we maintain respect for the rule of law, or do we return to the law of the jungle by surrendering to the whims of an outlaw bully?" Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said of Washington's recent moves. Several delegates at the Security Council meeting criticized US President Donald Trump for pulling out of the Obama-era nuclear accord, challenging its ability to legally trigger the deal's sanctions "snapback". Russia's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, called the US campaign "a maxim…

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). 'The World's Last House' to go on screen at Riurau Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iranian short piece 'The World's Last House', by Amir Gholami will take part in the 9th Riurau Film Festival in Spain.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). Face mask export banned:official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Regarding the red status of some provinces in Iran due to COVID-19, the exporting of face masks to other countries has been banned, said the secretary of the working group against coronavirus.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). UNESCO ready to develop tourism coop. with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — The Director General of Tourism Planning and Development Affairs said that United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is ready to boost tourism cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). FM spokesman, Chinese envoy meet in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi met and held talks with Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua on Monday in Tehran.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). A MoU inked between Iran's Navy, IAU for bilateral coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — A Research-Training Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and sealed between Iran's Navy Force and Islamic Azad University (IAU) at Navy Command HQ, on Sun.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). Iran registers 2,613 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — According to the Iranian Health Ministry, the novel coronavirus disease has infected 2,613 people across the country in the past 24 hours.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). Iran always defends unity, resistance of Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — The Director General for the Middle East Affairs of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Islamic Republic of Iran always defends and supports the unity, amity and resistance of Palestinians.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). Azerbaijan rejects rumors its airspace used to attack Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Azerbaijan has dismissed the rumors on the use of its airspace by unknown military aircraft to deliver airstrikes on Iran.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-06). China ready to work with Iran for progressing practical coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that his country is ready to work with the Islamic Republic of Iran to make progress in practical cooperation.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). VIDEO: Iraqi nation protest Saudi's insult to Ayat. Sistani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Hundreds of Iraqi people gathered in front of Saudi Arabia's embassy in Baghdad on Sunday to protest against a cartoon published in Asharq al-Awsat that has insulted Iraq's top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Sistani.

RT (2020-07-05). 'Nightmare for enemies': Iran says it built underground 'MISSILE CITIES' along Persian Gulf coast. rt.com Tehran has built multiple "missile cities," both ashore and offshore, along its southern coast, Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) navy chief has revealed, calling the facilities a "nightmare" for the country's enemies. | The network includes underground bunkers, as well as offshore floating platforms, Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri told Sobh-e Sadeq weekly, in an interview published on Sunday. | "Iran has established underground onshore and offshore missile cities all along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, which would be a nightmare for Iran's enemies," Tangsiri stated. | Also on rt.com

RT (2020-07-05). Iran to sue US in top UN court for imposing sanctions during Covid-19 outbreak. rt.com Iran intends to sue the US at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), saying Washington's sanctions have damaged Tehran's ability to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. | The intention to initiate litigation was announced by the country's Vice-President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneydi during a visit to the Pasteur Institute of Iran, which plays a leading role in dealing with the deadly coronavirus. | The ICJ is one of the principle bodies in the United Nations' system for handling disputes between UN members. Washington refuses to acknowledge its jurisdiction in full since The Hague-based body ordered the US to pay…

RT (2020-07-05). Not every incident in Iran 'necessarily has something to do with us,' Israeli defense chief says after fire at Natanz nuclear site. rt.com Israel's defense minister has rebuffed speculation that Tel Aviv was behind the recent incident at an Iranian nuclear site. He reiterated, however, that Tehran's nuclear program is a threat to his country. | Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that he was "not sure" whether Iranians always follow safety protocols on their strategic sites. | Everyone can be suspicious of us all the time. But not every incident that happens in Iran necessarily has something to do with us. | Gantz reiterated, however, that "a nuclear Iran" is a threat to Israel. "We will do everything possible to prevent Iran from spreading terror…

Stephen Lendman (2020-07-05). Trump Regime Wants Legitimate Iranian Fuel Shipments to Venezuela Seized. globalresearch.ca No nation in world history more strongly professes support for democratic values and the rule of law while more egregiously breaching its proclaimed principles than the US. | It's been this way throughout the country's history, fleeting moments alone when positive …

_____ (2020-07-05). The Democrats' Disastrous, Militarist Climate Plan. popularresistance.org Don't believe for a minute that the Democrats climate plan even means what it says. Its solutions include disastrous scams like "biofuels" and nuclear energy. It proposes no fundamental change in lifestyle, no reduction in personal consumption, and no halt or reduction in eating meat (but renewable energy production on land used for livestock, so that the same land can mitigate the unacknowledged damage it is doing). It offers no proposed federal budget with any major moving of the money to where it's needed, and no plan to extract any resources from billionaires and corporate giants. | This plan has been critici…

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). Jahangiri felicitates Independence Day of Algeria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — In a message on Sunday, Iranian First Vice President Es'hagh Jahangiri felicitated Algerian government and nation on the country's Independence Day.

yenisafak (2020-07-05). Iran's currency touches new low, sends shockwaves. yenisafak.com There is a palpable buzz at Ferdowsi Square, one of the busiest intersections in the Iranian capital and the hub of foreign exchange market, these days. However, not many happy faces can be seen.The Iranian currency, rial, continues to lose its value against the US dollar, touching a record low every day. The impact of COVID-19 can be clearly seen on the financial market.The rial was trading at 217,000 (buy) and 218,000 (sell) on the unofficial market on Sunday, prompting many money exchange shops to down their shutters.In the past two weeks, the rial has continued to slide, dropping from 171,000 to 217,000. The…

yenisafak (2020-07-05). Iran records highest daily COVID-19 fatalities. yenisafak.com Iran on Sunday confirmed 163 more fatalities from coronavirus, the largest daily spike in the country since the outbreak, caused by the novel coronavirus, bringing the nationwide death toll to 11,571.A further of 2,560 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, raising the overall count to 240,438, Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said.She added that 3,168 patients remain in critical condition in the country.Since first appearing in China last December, the novel coronavirus has spread to at least 188 countries and regions. The US, Brazil and Russia are currently the countries hardest hi…

sputniknews (2020-07-05). 'More Power to Them, They Could Try The Same on N Korea': Bolton on 'Sabotage' in Iran Explosions. sputniknews.com After an explosion at the Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant, unconfirmed reports have begun to circulate claiming that Iranian officials regard the incident as "sabotage" and have warned that there will be retaliation against any country that conducts such attacks.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). Iran records 2,560 new cases, 163 deaths on Sunday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The novel coronavirus disease has infected 2,560 people across Iran in the past 24 hours, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). Iranian animation to go on screen at Venzuela's film festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran's animated short title 'I'm not Alice but here is Wonderland' will be screened at Five Continents International Film Festival in Venezuela.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). Pres. Rouhani stresses need for constructive coop. with Parl. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need for establishing constructive interaction and unity between the government and the Parliament.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). Iran not to witness economic collapse: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Underling the ability of the CBI in controlling forex rates and in the fight against enemies' psychological warfare, the Iranian President assured on Sunday that the country's economy will not collapse.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). AEOI to build a shed with more advanced equipment in Natanz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) will construct a large shed with more advanced and sophisticated equipment in Natanz Nuclear Facility.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). '250 major water, electricity projects to come on stream'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iran's energy minister announced on Sunday that the country will have 250 major water and electricity projects online by the end of the present Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2021).

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). What high-tech military equipment can Iran offer world? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Despite sanctions, Iran has been able to develop advanced military equipment and is ready to offer it for purchase in the world market.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). 'Iran resumes saffron exports to some destinations'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The deputy head of Iran's National Saffron Council informed that the country has resumed its exports of saffron to some countries.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). 24-hour monitoring of Iran's airspace duty of Air Defense. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Commander of Iranian Air Defence Force noted that 24-hour full protection and monitoring of Iran's airspace is the duty of Iran's Air Defence.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). Zarif addresses Parliament open session. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif answered the questions of the Iranian lawmakers in the open session of the Parliament on Sunday.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-05). Enemies afraid of Iran's increasing power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Head of Ideological-Political Organization of the Ministry of Defense Hojatoleslam Seyyed Ziaeddin Aghajanpour said that enemies are fear of increasing power and authority of the Islamic Iran in the international arena.

Anand Naidoo (2020-07-04). The Heat: Iran arms embargo. america.cgtn.com The United States threatens Iran with military force to stop the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons.

RT (2020-07-04). Transformer explosion triggers fire at power plant in Iran (VIDEOS). rt.com A large blaze has erupted at a power station in southwest Iran, causing brief electricity outages in the area. The incident is the latest in the string of mishaps at strategic facilities across the country. | The fire broke out on Saturday at the Zargan plant, located in the city of Ahvaz. Footage from the scene, which has been circulating online, shows a large column of black smoke coming from the facility. | ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ÿߟÑÿ¢ŸÜ : ÿߟܟÅÿ¨ÿßÿ± Ÿáÿ&…

sputniknews (2020-07-04). Iran Files Lawsuit Against US Over Sanctions With ICJ – State Media. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Tehran has filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over effect of US sanctions during the coronavirus pandemic, as announced by Iranian Vice-President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneydi on Saturday, the Mehr news agency reported.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). FAO shares knowledge with Iran in Early Warning Action system. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — FAO, in collaboration with its national counterparts in Iran and Mongolia, facilitates the sharing of good practices and lessons learned in Disaster Risk Reduction and resilience-building between the two countries.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). Martyrdom of Lt.Gen. Soleimani biggest US gift to terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that the assassination of Lt. Gen. Soleimani was the biggest US gift to terrorism.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). Iran triggered JCPOA DRM on at least 6 occasions: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Iran has triggered JCPOA DRM on at least 6 occasions.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). VIDEO: Beauties of Arasbaran forest in NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Arasbaran Forest includes a vast green area extended from Ahar City to Aras River. It is a UNESCO registered biosphere in East Azarbaijan province.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). Head of Interpol in Iran holds talk with S Korean envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Director General of Interpol in Iran met and held talks with South Korean Ambassador to Tehran, conferring on boosting bilateral ties.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). Iran confirms 2,449 infections,148 deaths in 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Health Ministry announced that 2,449 new cases of infections with the novel coronavirus disease have been confirmed in the past 24 hours.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). Iran sues US for effect of sanction on spread of COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Vice-President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneydi said on Saturday that Iran has filed a complaint regarding the effect of sanctions on the fight against COVID-19.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). Over 2 tons of drugs busted in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, have busted 2.246 tons of illegal drugs in an armed clash in Saravan County.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). Zarif to address virtual MED2020 on Mon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif is to deliver a speech at the Mediterranean Dialogues (MED2020), which is planned to be held via a video conference on Monday, July 6.

en.mehrnews (2020-07-04). Fire in power plant in SW Iran contained. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Firefighters of Khuzestan province have extinguished the fire in the Zargan power plant on Saturday afternoon.