(2020-04-16). Intensifying Sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, Trump Is Weaponizing Coronavirus. globalresearch.ca As the entire world grapples with the most devastating pandemic of the modern era, the United States is pouring kerosene on the fire in Iran and Venezuela. The U.S. government has maintained punishing sanctions against the people of Iran and …
(2020-04-16). Iranian Navy chief considers construction of NUCLEAR-powered submarines after new flare-up in Persian Gulf. rt.com 
Tehran is considering the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, Iran's navy chief has revealed. The development would greatly expand the state's capabilities to operate in the seas beyond its home waters. | "It would be negligence on the part of Iran if it fails to consider using submarines with nuclear propulsion," Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Thursday. "Therefore, we are thinking about it." | Iran boasts a fleet of various submarines, ranging from midget-subs to some capable of carrying over 50 crew and traversing rough waters. All of its vessels, however, use conventional means of propulsion.
(2020-04-16). Beijing says committed to moratorium on nuclear tests after US accusations. rt.com 
China said on Thursday it is committed to a moratorium on nuclear tests. The statement from its Foreign Ministry followed a US State Department report that said China may have conducted low-level underground nuclear test explosions. | Spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters that China has been actively fulfilling commitments to treaties on arms control. "The US criticism of China is entirely groundless, without foundation, and not worth refuting," the spokesman added. | Beijing may have secretly set off low-level underground nuclear test explosions despite claiming to observe an international pact banning such bl…
(2020-04-16). "Major Blow To US": Large Group Of US-Backed Fighters 'Defect' To Assad Forces. iranian.com The brutal proxy war in Syria, which has had the deep involvement of American intelligence and the Pentagon, has been wrapping up after grinding on for nine years. With the coronavirus pandemic now completely taking over the news cycle, and as Washington struggles to contain both the virus and devastating economic fallout, Syria has taken a …
(2020-04-16). Rouhani vows continuation of country's development despite outbreak. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iranians won't sit idle for a moment for country's development despite two concurrent fights against sanctions and coronavirus, and continue observing health protocols.
(2020-04-16). Iran's envoy emphasizes expansion of economic coop. with Turkmenistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan stressed strengthening and expanding economic cooperation with Turkmenistan, focusing on transit.
(2020-04-16). Zarif says US Navy can't find its way around Iran waters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — As an annual reminder, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thu. republished his tweet in two years ago with the concept that the US Navy can't seem to find its way around Iran's waters.
(2020-04-16). Iran's confirmed COVID-19 cases hit almost 78k with recovered at 52k. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Health Ministry announced on Thursday that the number of coronavirus cases has hit 77,995 in Iran, while 52,229 have recovered from the disease.
(2020-04-16). Developing nuclear submarine on agenda of Iran's Navy: cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — The commander of the Iranian Navy said on Thursday that the developing nuclear submarines is on the agenda of the force.
(2020-04-16). Army shines in fight against COVID-19: Brig. Gen. Bagheri. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that Army Forces of the country showed excellent performance in the fight against coronavirus.
(2020-04-16). Iran sends plane to Russia to return stranded students. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) of Iran Reza Jafarzadeh confirmed the transfer of Iranian students from Moscow to Tehran amid the outbreak of coronavirus global pandemic.
(2020-04-16). Army stands by people, solves problems amid outbreak: Judiciary chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the Army stands by people and helps them to solve their problems in the fight against coronavirus.
(2020-04-16). EAEU announces list of products subjected to zero tariff for imports. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Hamid Zadboum on Thu. revealed the announcement of list of products, subjected to zero tariff, for exporting to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
(2020-04-16). Iran's confirmed COVID-19 cases hit almost 78,000. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Health Ministry announced on Thursday that the number of coronavirus cases has hit 77,995 in Iran, while 52,229 have recovered from the disease.
(2020-04-16). Iran, Turkey discuss ties, coronavirus in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) —— Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with Turkish Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Derya àñrs on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations.
(2020-04-16). Iran's export of DRI up 86% in 11 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran exported 942,000 tons of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) in 11 months of the last Iranian calendar year [from March 21, 2019 to Feb. 19, 2020], showing a significant 86 percent growth as compared to the same period of last year.
(2020-04-16). Touristic Kish Island missing travelers. en.mehrnews.com KISH ISLAND, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Kish Island, in the Persian Gulf, is one of the top destinations of some Iranians, especially during the Nowruz holidays. However, as the COVID-19 outbreak hit the country from some two months ago, travels were banned. These photos compare the same spots on the island during the Nowruz holidays of previous years and those of this year.
(2020-04-16). Iran praises China's aids in battling COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran appreciates China's humanitarian aids in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
(2020-04-16). MP says sanctions cause resistance of nation against external pressure. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — An Iranian lawmaker said that sanctions imposed by the US against Iran caused resistance of people of the country in the face of external pressure.
(2020-04-16). Iran Army's presence 'disappointing enemies': top security official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani in his twitter account on Thu. wrote that Iranian Army is "a source of fear and disappointment for the enemies".
(2020-04-16). Iranian Nuclear Sites Spied on by Mach 10….UFOs? sputniknews.com The eight Tomcats, understood to be the core of Iran's intercepting arsenal, reportedly witnessed extraordinarily luminous hypersonic – and at times lethal – flying objects in the course of the 2010s. However, not a single time have they been identified.
(2020-04-16). Zarif lauds China COVID19 aid to Iran. iranian.com Iranian Foreign Minister in a message on Thursday thanked China for providing medical aid to Iran in time of coronavirus outbreak and slammed US sanctions that hindered Iran's fight against pandemic. "I am very happy to talk to my old friend, Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister again," Zarif said in a Twitter …
(2020-04-16). Will The US Launch Another War Against Iraq? iranian.com The US administration views Iraq as an arena for confrontation with Iran, with the aim of subjugating the country to its hegemony and dominance. The US imposes harsh sanctions on Iran and is trying to close the Iraqi market to prevent Tehran from smuggling its oil through Mesopotamia, and to obstruct the sale of gas …
(2020-04-16). VICE travels to Iran, meeting people from all walks of life. iranian.com Over the past weeks and months, Iran has descended into chaos. From the downing of a passenger jet to the assassination of a top general, and now one of the world's largest coronavirus outbreaks, life in the Islamic Republic is facing its toughest challenges since it was founded in 1979. Just days before all hell …
(2020-04-15). Will Quiet Middle East Last? Or Is It Lull Before Next Storm? iranian.com Across the Middle East, the coronavirus is stirring up both upheavals and more subtle changes from Tel Aviv to Riyadh, little reported and when covered little understood in the Western media. In Israel, the virus has enabled that master political magician Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pull off yet another spectacular escape as improbable as …
(2020-04-15). 'Dangerous & harassing'? WATCH Iranian boats buzz US Navy vessels 'patrolling' Persian Gulf. rt.com 
The United States Navy has accused the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps of threatening and "unsafe" actions, reporting that IRGC vessels approached American warships conducting "maritime security" operations in the Persian Gulf. | A total of 11 Iranian vessels buzzed a number of American ships on Wednesday, the US Navy said in a statement, calling the maneuvers "harassing… dangerous and provocative." The US Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, later published footage of the encounter, showing several smaller IRGC craft in close range of a US ship. | | © US Naval Forces Central Command / US 5th Fleet…
(2020-04-15). Army strong supporter of Iranian nation: defense min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — Sating that Iran's Army is prepared to counter any threat, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Army is a strong and great supporter of the Iranian nation.
(2020-04-15). Iran FM discusses Afghanistan developments with Chinese counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday to discuss different topics including Afghanistan.
(2020-04-15). Coronavirus cancels Friday prayers for 8th week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — According to the statement made by the policymaking committee of holding Friday Prayers in Iran, prayers ceremonies in provincial capitals will be canceled for the eighth week since the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.
(2020-04-15). Knowledge-based companies pushing for 'surge in production'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — Iran has developed plans to support and empower knowledge-based companies as a step forward to materialize the goal of a surge in production, as the economy is grappling with the coronavirus predicament.
(2020-04-15). FM Zarif reacts to Trump's decision to halt WHO funds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — In reaction to Trump's decision to halt WHO funds, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the world is learning the US regime's bullying and threats.
(2020-04-15). US adopting yet another anti-Iranian measure in IMF: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — Sources say that the United States is trying to prevent the start of a powerful tool in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that would increase liquidity and help COVID19-affected countries such as Iran.
(2020-04-15). Ubiquitous coronavirus: Do travel blockades work? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — Over the past couple of weeks, many countries, including Iran, have imposed travel restrictions to help curb the spread of novel coronavirus. In this line, incoming and outgoing flights have been suspended, and road travels restricted to a great extent.
(2020-04-15). COVID-19 Mideast Updates: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel. telesurenglish.net The confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpassed 76,000 in Iran on Wednesday as the slowdown in infections continued. Meanwhile, a team of Chinese medical experts arrived in Saudi Arabia to help fight the novel coronavirus. | RELATED: | Iran announced 94 new deaths from the coronavirus, raising the total fatalities to 4,777, while the tally of confirmed cases surged to 76,389, up by 1,512 from a day ago. | The incr…
(2020-04-15). IMF says assessing Iran's loan request 'takes time'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that assessing Iran's request for $5 billion in emergency financing in a process takes time because IMF's engagement with Tehran has been limited in recent times.
(2020-04-15). Trump's WHO cuts tantamount to 'crime against humanity'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said that the recent move taken by the United States in defunding the only coordinator of the global health is the same as irresponsibility and crime against humanity.
(2020-04-15). 'Iran opposes any escalation in Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said that Islamic Republic of Iran is against any move that could provoke conflict between Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia.
(2020-04-15). US Claims 11 Iranian Vessels Made 'Dangerous Approaches' of Ships in Persian Gulf. iranian.com The US Navy has claimed that nearly a dozen Iranian vessels conducted "dangerous and harassing approaches" of several US ships that were engaged in exercises in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday. According to a statement from US Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain, 11 vessels from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) harassed several US …
(2020-04-15). U.S. Will Always Be Remembered as a COVID-19 Pariah State. iranian.com The anti-science, conspiracy-driven, and radical right-wing agenda of the Trump administration has directly led to the needless deaths of tens of thousands of Americans and foreign citizens amid the worst pandemic to strike the world since the 1918 influenza scourge. Like any fascist tyrant, Trump requires scapegoats to maintain his power base and he has …
(2020-04-15). Iran Reports Less than 100 Coronavirus Deaths for 2nd Day, 50,000 Recoveries. iranian.com The Iranian health ministry announced on Wednesday that 94 coronavirus patients have lost their lives due to coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours, the second consecutive day that the toll has been a double-digit number. "1,512 more patients infected with COVID-19 virus have been identified in the country since yesterday based on confirmed diagnosis …
(2020-04-14). Iran reports lowest coronavirus death toll since outbreak. iranian.com Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Iran hit a record low on Tuesday as 98 new deaths were registered over the past 24 hours, the lowest since the virus outbreak in the country. Over the past 24 hours, 1,547 new cases of coronavirus were reported and the total death toll rose to 4,683, the health …
(2020-04-14). Kyoto Mayor offers concerns over US ant-Iran sanctions in time of COVID-19. iranian.com Mayor of Kyoto Daisaku Kadokawa, who is also chairman of the Union of Historical Towns, in a message to people and Mayor of Shiraz expressed concerns over the US sanctions imposed against Iran in time of coronavirus outbreak. In his message to Heydar Eskandarpour, Kadokawa said he had received the letter regarding the removal of …
(2020-04-13). Iranian American Organizations Urge ICE to Immediately Release Dr. Sirous Asgari. iranian.com Iranian American organizations PAAIA, NIAC, IABA have come together to campaign for the release of Dr. Sirous Asgari from Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Dr. Asgari is currently unjustly detained in a civil immigration detention center in Louisiana, which has put his health at serious risk amidst the likelihood of COVID-19 exposure. We, the undersigned …
(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). 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). 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 …
(2020-04-04). 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…
(2020-03-13). 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 …