(2020-04-13). Wildfire rips through Chernobyl's exclusion zone, raging just TWO MILES from crippled nuclear plant (PHOTO, VIDEO). rt.com 
Ukrainian firefighters are struggling to contain a blaze raging near Pripyat, in the contaminated area heavily hit by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, as a wall of fire creeps dangerously close to its abandoned nuclear power plant. | Due to strong winds on Monday, the flames crossed over a firebreak and reached the Yanov railway station near the town of Pripyat, the agency in charge of exclusion zone said in a statement. Maps show that the station is located just three kilometers (1.9 miles) away from the ill-fated power plant. | The member of the public council at that agency, Yaroslav Emelianenko, described t…
(2020-04-13). Lavrov & Zarif discuss coronavirus fight, lifting sanctions involving medicines. rt.com 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed in a phone call on Monday coordinated action to fight the novel coronavirus and the necessity of lifting sanctions that involve supplying medicines. | They "paid specific attention to the task of multilateral coordinated efforts in battling the coronavirus infection, including a waiver of unlawful individual sanctions and other restrictions linked to the supplies of medicines and essentials," the Russian Foreign Ministry said. | The diplomats also exchanged opinions on the situation in Afghanistan, given the role…
(2020-04-13). FM Zarif discusses Afghan political situation with Turkish, Qatari counterparts. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan, including the peace process in the country, with his Qatar and Turkish counterparts.
(2020-04-13). Iran marks National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — April 13 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, mystic, and philosopher Attar of Nishapur.
(2020-04-13). Senior judiciary officials to grant 20% of their monthly wages to corona-hit Iranians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi announced on Monday that senior judiciary officials are to allocate 20 percent of their monthly wages for three consecutive months to those most affected by the coronavirus.
(2020-04-13). FM Zarif holds talks with envoys from different countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with ambassadors of various countries to Iran on Monday in Tehran-based Foreign Ministry building.
(2020-04-13). More gains for stock market. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19) witnessed a very fruitful performance for the country's stock market.
(2020-04-13). FM Zarif, UN chief discuss regional security, Yemeni crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed the regional developments, especially the ongoing crisis in war-torn Yemen.
(2020-04-13). No rights for US to veto IMF's actions: govt. spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — The spokesperson of the Iranian government, in a Monday press conference, underlined that there is no right for the US to veto the measures and decisions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
(2020-04-13). Montenegro offers sympathy with Iran over coronavirus victims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — In a message to his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, President of Montenegro Milo Dukanovic conveyed condolences with the nation and the government of Iran over death of thousands of Iranians in coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-13). VIDEO: wild tulips in Yazd's pristine nature. en.mehrnews.com YAZD, Apr. 13 (MNA) — The spring has flourished thousands of wild tulip bulbs in Yazd, giving a mesmerizing view to the pristine nature of the central Iranian city.
(2020-04-13). Iran records 1,617 new cases, 111 deaths on Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that the total number of coronavirus cases in the country has reached 73,303, of whom 4,585 have lost their lives to the deadly virus.
(2020-04-13). Volleyball federation in no hurry to appoint new coach of Team Melli. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — An official with the Iranian Volleyball Federation on Sunday talked about the latest status of choosing a new coach for Team Melli.
(2020-04-13). Police seize 823 kg of illicit drugs in S Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) —The police forces of Kerman province, in south Iran, have seized a big consignment of narcotics in the province.
(2020-04-13). Front page of Iran newspapers on Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Here are some of the headlines of the Iranian newspapers on Monday.
(2020-04-13). Iran says US sanctions acting as '5th column' of coronavirus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — The Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations in a Sunday report called the US sanctions the "fifth column" of the pandemic by hampering Iran's efforts to contain the deadly virus.
(2020-04-13). 'US medical terrorism hampering global efforts to curb COVID-19'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said the United States policies are hampering the world countries' efforts to overcome the new coronavirus crisis.
(2020-04-13). Can the Iranian clubs ask players to take pay cut? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — The Iranian clubs face a crisis regarding the payment of the players' salaries, and the coronavirus pandemic has worsened the situation.
(2020-04-13). US sanctions against Iran is 'a geopolitical crime': Falk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — Richard Anderson Falk, professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University, says "Imposition of unilateral sanctions by US against Iran that is, not authorized by the UN Security Council is by itself unlawful and immoral, and indeed what I call 'a geopolitical crime'."
(2020-04-13). Key Parl. cmt. to discuss government's measures against outbreak. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the plans of Rouhani's administration for combating the coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-04-13). Maestro Mashayekhi calls on Iranian youth to practice bricolage in home quarantine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Maestro Nader Mashayekhi, the former conductor of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, has called on Iranian youth to practice bricolage, construction or creation from a diverse range of available things, in order to manage the anxiety of the home quarantine for the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-13). US sanctions hurting Iranian nation, Iran's neighbors. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu, in an article, has noted that US anit-Iranian sanctions hurt not only the Iranian people but also their neighbors.
(2020-04-13). EAEU removes import tariffs on 10 Iranian products. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has removed tariff rates for the import of 10 Iranian products, according to the head of Iranian National Union of Agricultural Products.
(2020-04-13). Tehran, Moscow confer on regional issues, coronavirus pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — In a telephone conversation on Monday evening, Iranian and Russian foreign ministers discussed several issues including regional affairs and Covid-19 pandemic.
(2020-04-13). G20 to cut output by 3.7mbd along with 9.7mbd by OPEC+: Zanganeh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said OPEC+ had just struck a deal to cut the group's output by 10 million barrels per day (including 300,000b/d by US) in May and June 2020 which would be accompanied by G20's decision to cut its oil output by 3.7 mbd for a year.
(2020-04-13). Lake Urmia water level rises by 35cm. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — The water level at Lake Urmia, northwestern Iran, currently stands at 1,271 meters above sea level, which is 35 centimeters more than the water level on the corresponding date in last year.
(2020-04-13). US imperialism, a more dangerous virus than corona for human society. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that US imperialism is a virus more dangerous than the novel coronavirus for the human community.
(2020-04-13). Iran's knowledge-based firms export $600mn last year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — The Director General of Department on Promotion of International Businesses at the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology Rouhollah Estiri said on Mon. that knowledge-based companies exported over $600 million worth of products from March 21, 2019 to March 20, 2020.
(2020-04-13). Iranian, Indian FMs discuss COVID-19 on phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 114 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a phone conversation on Mon. regarding the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the region and world and collective ways to deal with the pandemic…
(2020-04-13). Iran can defeat COVID-19 without relying on West: Sayyari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that Iran can defeat the COVID-19 outbreak by relying on its domestic capabilities and past experiences.
(2020-04-13). Russia, Iran discuss anti-virus cooperation. yenisafak.com Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discussed cooperation in combatting the coronavirus pandemic in a phone talk on Monday, according to an official statement.Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that the restrictions on the delivery of drugs and essential goods were unacceptable, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement published on its official website."The ministers paid special attention to the tasks of multilateral coordination in the fight against coronavirus infection, including the rejection of illegal unilateral sanctions and other restrictions on the supply o…
(2020-04-13). COVID-19: Pakistan extends border closure for 2 weeks. yenisafak.com Pakistan on Monday announced it was extending an ongoing border closure for an additional two weeks amid a surge in novel coronavirus cases in the country.An Interior Ministry statement said the decision to extend the closure with neighboring India, China, Afghanistan and Iran had been taken in line with the government's strategy to stem the spread COVID-19 cases in the country.However, two main crossing points between Pakistan and Afghanistan will remain open three days a week only for cargo trucks.On March 16, Pakistan had closed its borders with neighboring countries for two weeks, later extending this period…
(2020-04-12). There Is No Iranian-American Agreement and No Truce in Iraq. globalresearch.ca Mustafa Al-Kazemi has been chosen Prime Minister after difficult negotiations marked by intra-Shiite disagreement. The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, had exploited this disagreement when he boldly challenged the majority Shia in Iraq by his choice of an anti-Iranian …
(2020-04-12). Tehran Metro cars disinfected daily. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Under anti-coronavirus instructions by Iranian health ministry, metro cars of Tehran subway are disinfected daily. Strict protocols have been put in place in the Tehran Subway as many people still use the public mode of transport to go to work during the coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-04-12). 'National Interest': US Senator Urges Trump to Support Iran's $5bn COVID-19 Loan Request. iranian.com On Tuesday, US Department of State spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus told BBC Persian that the Trump administration opposes loans to Tehran by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank amid the coronavirus crisis sweeping the globe, even as Iran suffers from the worst outbreak of the virus in the Middle East. US Senator Dianne …
(2020-04-12). Rouhani Announces Iran's $1.6-billion Legal Victory Over US in Frozen Assets Case. iranian.com While the Iranian president said that Tehran has managed to secure the assets "from the Americans' grasp", the Luxembourg Court of Cassation is apparently yet to make its ruling public. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has declared that Tehran has managed to prevail over the United States in a legal dispute involving a sizeable amount of …
(2020-04-12). Iran Reopens 'Low-Risk' Economic Activities Over Fears Millions Will Lose Work. iranian.com Months ago Iran emerged as the first foreign epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic outside China, its health system overwhelmed and came dangerously close to seeing much of its government wiped out, given the disease spread in parliament and among top leaders, including the country's vice president and aides to the Ayatollah. It still ranks among the …
(2020-04-12). Iran among world top 10 states in virtual learning. iranian.com Head of Center for International Affairs and Overseas Schools said on Sunday that Iran is among top ten countries in the world in terms of presenting virtual learning courses. Gholam Reza Karimi said the effective measures have been taken by Iranian Education Ministry over the last two months have widely reflected in the world. Referring …
(2020-04-12). Dr. Marandi: Blocking My Voice on Social Media Networks Shows US Degree of Intolerance. iranian.com Seyed Mohammad Marandi, senior Iranian political analyst and university professor, blasted the American social media networks for silencing influential pro-resistance voices, including his accounts, saying that the move is a clear indication of their deep intolerance of all opposition. Speaking in an exclusive interview with FNA, Dr. Marandi said, "There is a large number of …
(2020-04-12). No Iranian-American Agreement in Iraq: The US Doesn't Have Enough Leverage to Match Iran's. iranian.com Mustafa Al-Kazemi has been chosen Prime Minister after difficult negotiations marked by intra-Shiite disagreement. The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, had exploited this disagreement when he boldly challenged the majority Shia in Iraq by his choice of an anti-Iranian and pro-US candidate, Mr. Adnan Al-Zurfi. The nomination of Mr. Al-Kazemi is a response to …
(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). 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). Covid-19 confronts American exceptionalism. iranian.com The greatness of the classical Greek tragedies lies in their humanising effect on the spectator or reader — "catharsis", the purification or purgation of emotions, a metaphor first used by Aristotle in the Poetics to describe the effects of true tragedy on the mind. One doesn't know whether the US President Donald Trump ever got …
(2020-04-11). Iran Achieves Significant Breakthroughs Two Months After Coronavirus Outbreak. iranian.com Iran on Saturday unveiled a new anti-pathogen disinfectant and two production lines for Coronavirus test kits as the country is still mobilizing its capacities in fight against COVID-19. An Iranian knowledge-based company affiliated to Amir Kabir University of Technology declared today that it has developed and manufactured a new disinfecting solution through nanotechnology techniques that …
(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). 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). 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). 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 …