(2020-04-11). Iranians start performing 'Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — In a televised speech on Thursday, on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of the 12th Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi [May God Hasten His Reappearance], the Leader of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for Iranians to execute a maneuver titled as 'Equality and Sincere Assistance' as of Saturday, in a bid to show sympathy and provide sincere assistance to the needy and the poor in society.
(2020-04-11). Persian leopard spotted in Lake Urmia island. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Trap cameras have spotted a Persian leopard at Ashk Island in the Lake Urmia, West Azarbaijan province.
(2020-04-11). MP says Iran can defeat outbreak thorough domestic capacities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — According to MP Alireza Salimi, Iran can defeat the COVID-19 outbreak by relying on its internal capacities and it should not focus on help from the West.
(2020-04-11). Two drug smuggling gangs dismantled in Lorestan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Police forces of Lorestan Province, west of Iran, have dismantled two drug-trafficking gangs in the province in the last 24 hours.
(2020-04-11). Govt. to pursue health-based policy in fight against COVID-19: Rabiei. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) — The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran will follow up health-based policy in the fight against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
(2020-04-11). Vatican responds to Iran's call for removing US sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — In response to Iran's call for Vatican's intervention to halt US sanctions amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Catholic Church has talked with US officials on the issue.
(2020-04-11). IDO introducing new approach to combat enemy's soft war amid outbreak. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Head of Islamic Development Organization (IDO) Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Qomi said that the organization is adopting new arrangements and approaches to combat the soft war which tries to damage Iranians' beliefs.
(2020-04-11). Iran names conditions for passengers returning home from Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Russian Federation issued an announcement on Fri. to repatriate Iranians who wish to return home amid coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-11). 'Greyish' goes to Animayo filmfest. in Spain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Iranian short animated piece 'Greyish' directed by Eghbal Shirzaei Sani has made it into the competition program of the 15th edition of Oscar-qualifying Animayo Film Festival in Spain.
(2020-04-11). US blocks IMF loan for Iran's fight against COVID-19. wsws.org The denial of desperately needed aid as Iran confronts one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world is part of a US sanctions regime that is tantamount to a state of war.
(2020-04-11). Intl. trade to drop 13-32% due to pandemic: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the global trade of goods throughout the world will register between 13 and 32 percent decline in 2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19, Iran's deputy trade minister said Saturday.
(2020-04-11). Iran Begins Production of Antibody-Based Rapid Detection Tests. telesurenglish.net Deputy Minister for Science and Technology Surena Satari informed that Iran began the production of Serological Antibody Detection (SAD) Tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19. | RELATED: | This new industrial development, which builds on the existing production of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, gives Iran a potential competitive advantage in global markets. | "We can become one of the major exporters of different types of…
(2020-04-11). 'Depriving countries of their assets hampers collective anti-corona fight'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Paris Bahram Ghasemi condemned the US' unilateralism and bullying tactics during the COVID-19 outbreak.
(2020-04-11). Coronavirus test-kit production at 400K monthly: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Vice-President for Science and Technology Sourena Sattari announced on Saturday that some 400,000 coronavirus test kits are produced in Iran per month.
(2020-04-11). 'The Past Continuous' wins at Chennai filmfest. in India. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Iranian short 'The Past Continuous', directed by Shiva Taheri, has won the best short film award at the 17th edition of the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) in India.
(2020-04-11). Iran to showcase coronavirus-related production achievements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — The production achievements of the country during the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, will be displayed after the holy month of Ramadan in June.
(2020-04-11). Iran Health Ministry announces 1,837 new COVID-19 cases. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Saturday that the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in Iran has risen to 4,357 with 70,029 confirmed cases.
(2020-04-11). FDI in mineral, industrial projects at 6.5% decline in 11 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — The volume of approved Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in industrial, mineral and trade projects in 11 months of the previous Iranian calendar year [from March 21, 2019 to Feb. 19, 2020] registered a 6.5 percent decrease as compared to the last year's corresponding period.
(2020-04-11). Busy routes blocked in Ardabil to avert coronavirus spread. en.mehrnews.com ARDABIL, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Under the 'social distancing' scheme, put into effect since March 27 across Iran, busy routes and roads to entertainment centers and resorts are blocked in Ardabil, northwest Iran.
(2020-04-11). 6 Iranian titles screened online in New Zealand. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Six Iranian short films directed by Iranian female filmmakers were screened online due to coronavirus pandemic at the 15th Show Me Shorts Film Festival in New Zealand.
(2020-04-11). 'Fourteenth Day' to go on screen in Columbus Intl. Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Iranian feature 'Fourteenth Day', directed by Mahmoud Nazeri, will be screened at the 68th edition of Columbus International Film & Animation Festival in the US.
(2020-04-11). Afghanistan lauds Iran's treatment of Afghan COVID-19 patients. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry lauded the Islamic Republic's assistance and cooperation in the free treatment of the Afghan refugees who have been infected with the COVID-19.
(2020-04-11). Rouhani stresses tech coop. with countries in pandemic battle. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined the necessity of sharing experiences with other countries in the field of pharmaceuticals to boost efforts in battling the coronavirus (COVID-19).
(2020-04-11). Iranians voice solidarity with Japanese amid pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — A number of Iranian university students and healthcare personnel have sent messages of support to the Japanese nation in the battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
(2020-04-11). 'Extra Sauce' goes to Sarasota Filmfest. in US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) — Iran/Germany co-production 'Extra Sauce', directed by Iranian filmmaker Alireza Ghasemi, will be screened at the 22nd edition of the Sarasota Film Festival in the US.
(2020-04-11). Russian, Italian Troops Disinfect Retirement Homes in Three Lombardy Towns. sputniknews.com BERGAMO, Italy (Sputnik) – Russian military personnel and Italian military nuclear, biological and chemical experts have jointly disinfected nursing homes in three settlements in Italy's Lombardy region, the Russian Defence Ministry announced on Saturday.
(2020-04-11). Trump Names Bush-Era Torture Advocate, Sanctions Freak as Arms Control Envoy. sputniknews.com With the US withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2002, and President Trump's scrapping of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty last August, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is now the last major nuclear arms treaty in force. Moscow has warned that a failure to renew the treaty could spark a new global arms race.
(2020-04-11). US Troops Hunker Down in Iraq, Deploy Patriots at Bases Struck by Iranian Missiles. sputniknews.com Washington's assassination of a senior Iranian commander in Baghdad in January prompted Iraqi authorities to demand the immediate remove of US forces from the country. America has gradually reducing its troop presence in the Middle Eastern nation in recent months, but has dragged its feet on making any commitment to complete withdrawal.
(2020-04-11). First of its type in the world: Iran Rolls Out Ionized Protective Masks Amid COVID-19 Pandemic. iranian.com The Islamic republic, considered one of the worst-hit countries in the world as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the worst in the Middle East, has been struggling to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak while under harsh unilateral US economic sanctions. Experts in the Iranian Defence Ministry have released protective face masks with ionized …
(2020-04-11). Situation in Tehran as Coronavirus-Hit Iran Resumes 'Low-Risk' Economic Activities – Video. sputniknews.com Earlier this week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to provide Tehran with $5 billion in aid to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-11). Iran's coronavirus death toll jumps to 4,357. yenisafak.com With 125 more deaths from the new coronavirus, Iran's death toll rose to 4,357, a health official said on Saturday.Kianoush Jahanpour, a Health Ministry spokesman, told a live state TV broadcast that 1,837 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total infections to 70,029.Jahanpour said 41,947 people have recovered so far and were discharged from hospitals, while 3,987 patients are in critical condition.Since appearing in Wuhan, China, last December, the novel coronavirus has spread to at least 185 countries and regions.Data compiled by the U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University s…
(2020-04-10). Terrified Atomic Workers Warn That the COVID-19 Pandemic May Threaten Nuclear Reactor Disaster. commondreams.org The Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant is seen in the early morning hours March 28, 2011 in Middletown, Pennsylvania. (Photo: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/three_mile_island_-_gettyimages-110954022_0.jpg …
(2020-04-10). South Korea Cuts Deal With US to Resume Deliveries of Humanitarian Exports to Iran — Reports. iranian.com Tehran has repeatedly called on Washington to abandon its "illegal" sanctions against the Islamic Republic, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing America of threatening the lives and wellbeing of millions of Iranians. Seoul has received a US export license allowing the Asian nation to resume humanitarian export deliveries to Iran, a South Korean Foreign Ministry …
(2020-04-10). Medical aid cargo from Bulgaria arrives in Iran. iranian.com Head of Bazargan Customs Administration Sadegh Namdar announced on Friday that Bulgari's eight-ton consignment including anti-coronavirus medical requirements arrived in Iran through Sari Su trans-boundary market at Iran-Turkey joint Bazargan border. Namdar explained that this is the second cargo which arrives in Iran through Sari Su trans-boundary market, after conducting the required coordination between Iranian and Turkish customs officials. …
(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). 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). 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 …
(2020-04-09). 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.
(2020-04-08). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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/…
(2020-04-07). 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). 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 …
(2020-04-06). 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). 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 …
(2020-04-04). 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…