(2020-04-07). 'Who has the nuke codes?' Piers Morgan's provocative quizzing of Michael Gove splits opinion as BoJo lies in intensive care. rt.com 
Bombastic TV host Piers Morgan's probing of Minister Michael Gove about who's in control of the UK's nuclear weapons while the PM is being treated for Covid-19 has divided Twitter. | Some social media users praised the interview, while others branded the question about the country's nuclear arsenal as "stupid." | Morgan appeared very concerned about who had access to the UK's big red button as he clashed with Gove on
(2020-04-07). Russian military physicians begin treating suspected Covid-19 cases in Serbian capital. rt.com 
The teams of Russian military physicians commenced treating suspected Covid-19 cases after disinfection in Dragisa Misovic clinical medical center in Belgrad, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. | Nuclear, biological and chemical protection troops and specialized military vehicles are involved in decontamination and disinfection of medical facilities. | Russian military planes earlier delivered 87 servicemen, including medics, virologists, as well as medical equipment and 16 vehicles. Two Russian medical brigades will stay in Belgrade, where the coronavirus situation is the most difficult, while othe…
(2020-04-07). Targeting Iran While America Locks Down. globalresearch.ca The United States has just declared war against the coronavirus, with President Donald Trump self-proclaiming that he is now a "wartime president." Whether one believes that the virus must be confronted with maximum aggression by effectively shutting down the country …
(2020-04-07). Biden Says He 'Doesn't Have Enough Information' on Iran to Have a Vew. How Odd, He Negotiated the Nuclear Deal. counterpunch.org So, while we continue to be mesmerised by Covid-19, here are a few Middle East tales that should be going viral this week. Let's start with a little divestment story. Microsoft has said it's going to sell its stake in AnyVision, an Israeli facial recognition startup, after civil liberties groups in the US complained that
(2020-04-07). 60 Spanish associations call for lifting Iran sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Some 60 Spanish political and social associations released a statement, calling for an immediate suspension of sanctions against Venezuela, Cuba, Iran and Palestine in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-04-07). Leader's speech to be broadcast live on Shaban 15th. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's speech will be aired live on state TV on the occasion of birthday anniversary of Imam Mahdi [May God Hasten His Reappearance].
(2020-04-07). Iranian startups in full swing to combat COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Since the onset of the coronavirus epidemic, startups, as well as knowledge-based companies, have been working round the clock to provide items to combat the outbreak.
(2020-04-07). AEOI gains 122 new achievements in a year: Salehi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced on Tuesday that his organization has had 122 new achievements in the previous Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended on March 19, 2020).
(2020-04-07). PUIC head wish speedy recovery for Iran's Parl. speaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Secretary-General of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) sent a message to Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, wishing him a speedy recovery from coronavirus.
(2020-04-07). VIDEO: Visiting historical museums of Hamedan. en.mehrnews.com HAMEDAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Hamedan is known as the capital of Iran's museums. The northwestern city has accommodated numerous historical sites, such as Bu Ali Sina Mausoleum, and museums including, the Museum of Natural History, Hamam-e Qale Museum and Hegmataneh Museum.
(2020-04-07). Iran coronavirus update: 62,589 infected, 27,039 recovered. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — As of Tuesday, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran has reached 62,589, while 27,039 have recovered from the disease, according to Health Ministry.
(2020-04-07). Iran Demands US End Their Oil Sanctions. telesurenglish.net Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday called on the U.S. government to stop sanctions on Iran's oil exports. | RELATED: | "Iran is rich in human & natural resources. We don't need charity from (U.S. President) Donald Trump," Zarif tweeted. | The remarks of Zarif was an allusion to the recent help offer by Trump amid the surge of the novel coronavirus in Iran. | "What we want is for him to stop…
(2020-04-07). Iran to Test Asymptomatic People to Contain COVID-19. telesurenglish.net Iran's Health Minister Said Namaki announced that the number of new infections has been reduced for the eighth consecutive day. However, his country would increase the number of diagnostic tests to detect asymptomatic patients and control the COVID-19. | RELATED: | So far, the Iranian authorities have conducted 211,136 tests via phone or virtual media; they have monitored the health of 70 million of the 83…
(2020-04-07). Larijani calls for turning COVID-19 into opportunity for country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the coronavirus outbreak can lead to introducing changes in economic structures and turned into an opportunity.
(2020-04-07). IRICA unveils 'smart customs service'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) unveiled its 'smart customs service' on Tuesday in the presence of First Vice President Es'hagh Jahangiri, and ministers of finance and trade.
(2020-04-07). Fight against coronavirus top priority for intel. community. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Chinese Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Chang Hua said that the fight against COVID-19 is a mutual responsibility for the international community and a top priority for the governments.
(2020-04-07). Lawmakers reject motion on holding virtual sessions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Parliamentarians have said no to a triple-urgency motion which aimed to hold the parliament sessions virtually during the COVID-19 outbreak.
(2020-04-07). Alireza Karimi may undergo surgery as Olympics postponed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian freestyle wrestler Alireza Karimi may undergo surgery as he now has enough time to recover due postponement of the Tokyo Olympics.
(2020-04-07). Iran ready to coop. with Turkey to contain coronvairus: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu held a phone conversation on Tuesday on the latest issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-07). Two Iranian shorts go to Cachinus de Cine Filmfest. in Spain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Two Iranian short films, 'Confused' and 'Miracle' both directed by Saman Kafi, have been picked as contenders at the 3rd edition of Cachinus de Cine Film Festival in Spain.
(2020-04-07). We don't need charity from Trump: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for the US to stop sanctions on Iran, including oil sanctions.
(2020-04-07). 'Unilateralism virus' infects collective actions: MFA spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has called for rethinking about…
(2020-04-07). Open session of Parliament on Tuesday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Chaired by First Deputy Parliament Speaker Masoud Pezeshkian, the open session of the Iranian Parliament was held on Tuesday morning to review the coronavirus outbreak in Iran and also to pose questions to Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namak on a series of relevant issues.
(2020-04-07). Sistan and Baluchestan's exports at over 2mn tons last year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — The Director General of Sistan and Baluchestan Road Maintenance and Transportation Department General Ayyoub Kord announced on Tuesday that in the last Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended on March 19, 2020) the south eastern province have exported 2.092 million tons of goods.
(2020-04-07). Sarisu trans-boundary market new Iran-Turkey Trade gateway. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) Rouhollah Latifi, on Tuesday, announced Sarisu trans-boundary market as new gateway for imports of goods from Turkey to Iran.
(2020-04-07). US' anti-Iran measures against intl. human rights: Judiciary spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Judiciary Spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaeili deplored the US' unjust sanctions, which have negatively affected the Islamic Republic's ability to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, saying such measures are a clear breach of international human rights laws.
(2020-04-07). Iran's Zarif holds phone talks with Afghanistan's Ghani, Abdullah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate phone talks with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah on Tuesday.
(2020-04-07). Iran hopefully to reach key stage of battling COVID-19 by May 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki expressed hope that the country would reach an important stage in battling coronavirus by May 20.
(2020-04-07). Iran starts clinical trial on effectiveness of coronavirus drug. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian medical authorities have agreed on carrying out a clinical trial on the effectiveness of favipiravir, a drug originally used in Japan for the treatment of new types of influenza.
(2020-04-07). 'Miracle' to vie at Russia's Interdoc filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iranian short 'Miracle', written and directed by Saman Kafi, has made it into the competition program of the International Documentary Film Festival "Interdoc" in Russia.
(2020-04-07). Hamedan bazaar, void of people, amid coronavirus outbreak. en.mehrnews.com HAMEDAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Bazaar of Hamedan is shown void of people and closure of businesses due to the spread of coronavirus. For this purpose, head of Iranian Chamber of Guild Union revealed the closure of all businesses up to April 11.
(2020-04-07). Iran's export volume of gas rises 26%. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Iran's gas export volume registered a 26 percent hike in the past Iranian calendar year [ended March 20, 2020] as compared to the last year's corresponding period.
(2020-04-07). Japan to offer anti-flue Avigan to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) — Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that his country plans to provide for free the anti-flu drug Avigan to 20 countries, including Iran, hoping to use it to treat coronavirus patients…
(2020-04-07). COVID-19 casting shadow over businesses. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in less or even no revenues for some businesses both in Iran and in the world.
(2020-04-07). Range of INSTEX should be beyond borders of EU: Ulyanov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — Criticizing the continuation of sanctions against Iran amid the coronavirus crisis, Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov called on more countries to participate in the implementation of INSTEX.
(2020-04-07). US should stop preventing Iran from selling oil, says FM Zarif. yenisafak.com The United States should stop preventing Iran from selling oil, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted on Tuesday."What we want is for (U.S. President Donald Trump) to STOP preventing Iran from selling oil & other products, buying its needs & making & receiving payments," he wrote on Twitter.
(2020-04-07). PSA: Iranians Count. 2020 U.S. Census message by Yara and Afshin Shahidi. iranian.com iranian.com/2020/03/25/nowruz-a-season-of-renewal-and-the-time-to-get-counted/…
(2020-04-06). INSTEX: A way to get around US sanctions? liberationnews.org 
On March 31, the trade vehicle INSTEX completed its first transaction by facilitating Iran's purchase of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.
(2020-04-06). Firefighters work to contain forest fires near Chernobyl nuclear site. thecanary.co 
Ukrainian firefighters worked overnight trying to put out two forest blazes in the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power station.The area was evacuated because of radioactive contamination after the 1986 explosion at the plant.Ukraine's emergencies service said one of the fires, covering about five hectares, had been localised. | It said the other fire was about 20 hectares.The head of the state ecological inspection service, Yehor Firsov, earlier said the fires had spread to about 100 hectares.Firsov said radiation levels at the fire were substantially higher than normal.But the emergencies service said radiat…
(2020-04-06). Nearly 60 Groups Demand End to Sanctions During COVID-19 Crisis. telesurenglish.net Approximately 60 organizations in Spain on Monday demanded the suspension of sanctions and blockades against Venezuela, Cuba, Iran and Palestine so that they can face the COVID-19 outbreak with full force. | RELATED: | In a joint statement, the political groups indicated that these coercive measures are preventing various international organizations from supplying food and medicine to the population of these countri…
(2020-04-06). The COVID-19 pandemic and the African American Nation. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – Much of the day-to-day news coverage on the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has been on the plight of New York City, which has been the hardest hit to date. With more than 8 million people, NYC is the largest city in the United States, but the number of COVID-19 infections, at more than 63,000, is more than any other entire country in the world except for the United States, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and China. The death toll of more than 2500 is more than every other country in the world except for Italy, Spain, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Iran and China. | Without try…
(2020-04-06). Sanctioning the Way for COVID-19. cepr.net MarketWatch See article on original site While the United States is fighting COVID-19 here at home, US sanctions against other governments are aiding the virus' spread abroad. They've already likely contributed to many unnecessary deaths in Iran, and Venezuela's experience with the pandemic may also be much more deadly due to these punitive measures. COVID-19 …
(2020-04-06). Everyone Must be Counted in the 2020 Census. aclu.org Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a census to count everyone living in the United States. For people of color, especially Black people, the census has traditionally been exclusionary and deeply flawed. | Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution was intentionally designed to protect the institution of slavery by immorally reducing those enslaved to three-fifths of a human being. It remains the only reference to slavery in the Constitution and was the law when the first census was completed in 1790 and for 75 years thereafter until the 14th Amendment was passed. Two hundred thirty years later, Bla…
(2020-04-06). Iran's Call for Sanctions Removal Rejected Due to US' Bullying: MFA. globalresearch.ca He made the remark during a press conference on Monday that was held online due to the outbreak of coronavirus. | To a question about the remarks by some American officials, including Donald Trump, about contacting Iran for suspension of …
(2020-04-06). Trump's Iran sanctions policy on the turn. iranian.com The past week witnessed a sudden spurt of tensions in the US-Iran standoff. There was intense speculation that to divert public attention in America from his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Trump might order a military attack on Iran. Trump himself fuelled the speculation with the sudden outburst in a tweet on April 1: "Upon …
(2020-04-06). Khamenei agrees to use 1b euro from national fund to contain coronavirus. iranian.com Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has agreed with a request by the government to withdraw 1 billion euro from the National Development Fund to contain the highly transmissible coronavirus, the government announced on Monday. President Hassan Rouhani thanked the Leader for his consent and ordered the money to be spent mostly on …
(2020-04-06). Iraqi Media: US Only after Formation of Anti-Iran Government in Iraq. iranian.com A leading Iraqi news website reminded of the destructive measures adopted by Washington in the country after the 2003 invasion, warning that the US is now only after formation of a government that takes hostile stances against Iran. "The US is making utmost attempts so that the Iraqi government would oppose Iran and blatantly show …
(2020-04-06). Rouhani Speaks to Macron: INSTEX a good step but "must not be limited to medical and food items." iranian.com President Hassan Rouhani spoke with the President of France Emmanuel Macron on Monday evening and wished the French government and people success in combatting coronavirus, saying, "All countries and governments need to pay attention to the fact that they cannot pass these critical conditions without taking advantage of each other's experiences". Macron: I hope with …
(2020-04-05). US Weaponizing COVID-19 Against Venezuela, Iran: Oliver Stone. telesurenglish.net "As a number of religious scholars have warned, 'plagues expose the foundations of injustice' in our societies," film director Oliver Stone wrote in an op-ed Saturday exposing the United States (U.S.) government "profound lack of human decency" amid the new coronavirus pandemic. | RELATED: | In the piece published by the New York Daily News, Stone denounces the U.S. government for refusing to remove murderous sanctions on Iran and Venezuela…
(2020-04-05). Iran to produce 4 million face masks daily. iranian.com As the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Iran is to increase its production of protective face masks to 4 million a day in coming weeks, according to the Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani. Iran's daily capacity for production of face mask was about to 700,000 before the outbreak of the …