(2020-04-10). Iranian judiciary chief calls Gaza 'world's biggest prison'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — In a telephone conversation with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, on Friday, Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi named Gaza the biggest prison in the world.
(2020-04-10). Qeshm streets vacant amid Covid-19 outbreak. en.mehrnews.com QESHM ISLAND, Apr. 10 (MNA) — With its picturesque tourist sites, malls and restaurants, Qeshm Island in south Iran used to host a large number of visitors. However, the coronavirus outbreak has left it vacant of tourists this year.
(2020-04-10). EEU regards US sanctions on Iran amid COVID-19 'irrational'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — In a Friday telephone conversation with Iran's ambassador to Russia, Minister of Commerce of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) said that the union supports Iran's stance on the US irrational sanctions especially amid the global battle against the coronavirus…
(2020-04-10). S Korea to resume exports of humanitarian aid to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — A South Korean foreign ministry official, on Friday, informed of his country's resumption of humanitarian exports to Iran.
(2020-04-10). 68,192 infected by, 35,465 recover from Covid-19 in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — Iranian Health Ministry announced on Friday that the number of coronavirus cases has hit 68,192 in Iran, while 34,465 have recovered from the disease.
(2020-04-10). OPEC, allies agree to cut output by 10mn bpd: Zanganeh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh informed on Friday that OPEC and its allies have agreed on a historic production cut that would take 10 million barrels per day offline as the coronavirus pandemic saps demand for crude.
(2020-04-10). Iranian defense ministry invents face masks with ionized filtering piece. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — For the first time in the world, experts in the Iranian ministry of defense have achieved the technology of producing face masks with ionized filtering piece in Iran.
(2020-04-10). UNIDO to launch biomedical waste project in Iran: Gharibabadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — According to Iran's permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organizations Kazem Gharibabadi, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is planning to launch a hospital waste project in Iran.
(2020-04-09). 'We have too many ships at sea': Pentagon says more Theodore Roosevelt-level coronavirus outbreaks are possible. rt.com 
New large-scale coronavirus outbreaks within the US military are certainly possible given the amount of assets it has deployed worldwide, the Pentagon has said, adding it was getting ready to operate in the "Covid environment." | "I think it is not a good idea to think that the [Theodore Roosevelt outbreak] is a one of a kind issue," Air Force General John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during a press briefing on Thursday. | We have too many ships at sea, we have too many deployed capabilities. There's 5,000 sailors on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. To think it will never happen a…
(2020-04-09). Trump Regime COVID-19 Blame Game. globalresearch.ca The US needs enemies to pursue its imperial agenda. None exist so they're invented. | Most often they're sovereign independent nations the US doesn't control, making them a prime targets for regime change — notably if they're oil rich like Iran …
(2020-04-09). Iranian nation listening to Leader's remarks on Thursday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) — People from all walks of life from across the country listened to the remarks of the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Thursday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi. These photos have been taken today from Bojnurd, Arak, Rasht, Semnan, Tabriz, and Qom.
(2020-04-09). Sringtime snow in Heyran pass, NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com ARDABIL, Apr. 09 (MNA) — A rather heavy snow during the past two days has whitened the Heyran pass in Ardabil province, northwest Iran.
(2020-04-09). 'Anybody with conscience opposes anti-Iran sanctions'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) — Alireza Miryousefi, spokesperson for the Iranian Mission to the UN, said nobody would approve of the cruel US sanctions against Iran amid the current coronavirus crisis.
(2020-04-09). Iran, Turkey parl. speakers discuss COVID-19 fight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and Speaker of Grand National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Sentop discussed in a phone conversation the joint efforts in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2020-04-09). Iran, Russia discuss pandemic situation in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Assistant for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin conferred on the latest developments in Syria, including the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-09). FM spox expresses regret over Hungary's expelling 17 Iranian students. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) — Iran has expressed deep regret over Hungary's decision to expel 17 Iranian university students on unjustifiable charges that they had violated coronavirus health protocols.
(2020-04-09). Amir-Abdollahian urges US to leave banditry, lift sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called on the United States to leave its hawkish policies against the country amid the fight against COVID-19.
(2020-04-09). Arab League Welcomes Yemen Ceasefire. telesurenglish.net Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit welcomed on Thursday the Saudi-led coalition's two-week cease-fire in Yemen. | RELATED: | He urged the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to respond to the Saudi initiative that constitutes "a rare opportunity for stopping the bloodshed in the war-torn country." | He stressed "the Yemeni people is the first winner of that important initiative that mirro…
(2020-04-09). CBI chief urges IMF's immediate response to Iran's request. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) — Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a quick response following Iran's request for a loan to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2020-04-09). Iran welcomes nomination of Iraq's new PM-designate. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — Iran has welcomed the nomination of Mustafa al-Kadhimi, the head of Iraq's intelligence force, as the new prime minister-designate of the country.
(2020-04-09). Noam Chomsky blasts Trump for continuing Iran sanctions. iranian.com Eminent American scholar and political commentator Noam Chomsky has blasted US President Donald Trump for continuing crippling sanctions on Iran as the country is fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic. "When the US imposes devastating sanctions — it's the only country that can do that, everyone has to follow … the master. Or else they are …
(2020-04-09). US attempt to block Iranian funds in Europe nullified: Iran. iranian.com Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), also known as Bank Markazi, says the country has won a legal battle in Europe to dismiss a US attempt to have Iranian funds blocked and handed over to Washington for compensating the so-called victims of terror. Abdolnasser Hemmati said on Wednesday that courts in Luxembourg had …
(2020-04-09). Is Trump Going To War With Iran During a Pandemic? iranian.com Mehdi Hasan speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how Trump might be planning a war against Iran during the COVID-19 crisis.
(2020-04-09). Iran to Unveil 122 Nuclear Achievements. iranian.com The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) was going to mark the National Nuclear Technology Day on Wednesday by unveiling 122 new achievements of the country's nuclear scientists, but decided to postpone the ceremony due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, a spokesman said. Speaking to IRINN on Wednesday, AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi said President …
(2020-04-08). President Rouhani Blasts US Medical Terrorism. iranian.com Iran's President Hassan Rouhani lashed out at the US sanctions and pressures which have deprived the Iranian people of their right to import drugs and medical equipment amid the coronavirus outbreak. "The Americans violate the approvals of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the White House which was a terrorist in economic fields is now …
(2020-04-08). Iran Welcomes Putin's Idea for Green Corridor in Coronavirus Fight. iranian.com Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to create a green corridor for the global battle with the coronavirus pandemic. "In order to contain the situation of coronavirus, different countries have closed their geographical borders, but opened them to provide assistance," Zarif said in a tweet on Wednesday, …
(2020-04-08). Iran Says US Can't Veto Its IMF Loan Request. iranian.com Iran says neither the United States, nor any other country in the world, has the power to veto the loan requests of International Monetary Fund (IMF) member states. "In IMF we do not have any veto power for any country, and actually it's a policy of IMF for evenhandedness in appraisal and approval of requests," …
(2020-04-08). As US Consigns Iranians to Death, Corporate Media Look the Other Way. fair.org 
Covid-19 has hammered few countries as hard as it has hit Iran, which reports (as of
(2020-04-07). A Local's Guide to Iran's Rainbow Island (Video). iranian.com Hormuz Island, also known as Iran's Rainbow Island, is famous for its colorful soil. There are 72 shades of soil in the area, and Rainbow Island's diverse, serene landscapes make it a magnet for artists around the region. Local art aficionado Farzad Kari takes us on a virtual tour and explains why the island is …
(2020-04-07). Zarif: Iran does not need Trump's charity. iranian.com Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message urged US to stop preventing Iran from selling oil, saying Iran does not need Trump's charity. "Iran is rich in human & natural resources. We don't need charity from @realDonaldTrump —who's forced to buy ventilators from sources he's sanctioned," Zarif wrote on his Twitter account on …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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 …
(2020-04-06). 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 …
(2020-04-04). 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…
(2020-03-26). [Correspondence] COVID-19 gives the lie to global health expertise. thelancet.com As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak began spreading in Europe and the USA, a chart started circulating online showing ratings from the 2019 Global Health Security Index, an assessment of 195 countries' capacity to face infectious disease outbreaks, compiled by the US-based Nuclear Threat Initiative and the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health's Center for Health Security. The USA was ranked first, and the UK second; South Korea was ranked ninth, and China 51st; most African countries were at the bottom of the ranking.
(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 …
(2020-02-08). US Deploys 'Mini-Nukes' in Deplorable Threat to World Peace. theantimedia.com These so-called "mini-nukes" represent—despite the diminutive-sounding name—an increased risk of nuclear war.
(2020-02-05). Trump Says War With Iran Was "Closer Than You Thought" Last Month. theantimedia.com Trump told reporters that the U.S. came "closer than you thought" to war with Iran last month.
(2020-01-31). House Votes to Rein in Trump's Iran War Powers While Ending Endless Wars. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — January 30, 2020 — In response to two high-profile war powers votes on the House floor today, Peace Action released the following statement: "Our nation's endless wars are on autopilot, with Trump fitfully grabbing the steering wheel until his attention wanders somewhere else. Today's votes are a step toward Congress reclaiming its …
(2020-01-13). [Comment] Fighting malaria with ivermectin: a novel malaria control tool. thelancet.com Malaria is a complex disease involving three interacting living populations, each with its own evolutionary pathway and need of survival: the parasite of genus Plasmodium, which causes the disease in humans; the humans that can be infected by the malaria parasite; and the Anopheles spp mosquito (the vector), which transmits the parasite from human to human. Malaria control strategies targeting these different populations exist. These include mosquitocidal agents that target the aquatic and terrestrial life forms of the mosquito vector,1 prophylactic use of intermittent preventive treatment,2,3 early disease diagn…
(2020-01-08). In the ongoing crisis, Congress must rein in Trump's war powers. peaceaction.org As we feared, President Trump's reckless assassination of Iran's Gen. Soleimani resulted in escalation — direct Iranian missile attacks on two military bases in Iraq. It's painful to watch more violence in a country that has already suffered far too much from endless war. All parties in the US/Iran conflict must cease military action and …
(2019-11-07). Take Action — Some actual, SANE legislation. peaceaction.org Trump has plans to spend nearly $2 TRILLION over the next 30 years on unneeded and unnecessary nuclear weapons and delivery systems. This makes no sense. This is insane. That's nearly $100 million wasted every day for thirty years on weapons we are supposed to be getting rid of. To put that amount in perspective, …
(2019-09-25). Take Action to Avoid War with Iran. peaceaction.org photo credit Dear Groundswell Readers, We have to keep pushing Congress this week if we want to avoid war with Iran. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said recently that the U.K. might join a U.S.-led military effort in the Gulf. When other nations step up to join the "coalition of the willing" it's often a bad sign. …
(2019-07-18). Diplomacy Instead of a Disaster in Iran. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — July 18, 2019 — In response to reports of the U.S. shooting down an Iranian drone, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: "Because of the Trump administration's policy of maximum provocation towards Iran, America stands on the precipice of another blunderous …