(2020-04-18). COVID-19 and the Wasting Disease of Normalcy. zcomm.org From his prison cell in a year of mass movements to end the war in Vietnam and mobilizations for nuclear disarmament, Daniel Berrigan diagnosed normalcy as a disease and labeled it an obstacle to peace…
(2020-04-18). Recon & combat missions: Iran showcases strike drone addition to fleet. rt.com 
Iran's top military brass introduced the latest additions to the country's drone fleet on Saturday, including a long-range unmanned jet aircraft that can be used for reconnaissance or strike missions. | The drones were presented to the public by Iran's Defense Minister Amir Hatami. Flanking him were the commanders of the Air Force and the Air Defense of the Iranian Armed Forces. | Multirole combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were delivered to the
(2020-04-18). US quietly recalls ALL B-52 bombers from Guam just DAYS after staging 'show of force'. rt.com 
All five nuclear-capable B-52 strategic bombers departed their forward base on the Pacific island of Guam just days after taking part in an 'elephant walk' show of force. The US Air Force says it wants to be more unpredictable. | The B-52H Stratofortresses departed Guam on Thursday, ending the Continuous Bomber Presence Mission that began in 2004, according to the
(2020-04-18). Iran opposes any violent action on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Javad Jahangirzadeh said that Iran condemns any move that would undermine the negotiation process on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
(2020-04-18). Delivery of new UAVs to Iranian Army. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Ministry of Defense delivered three types of domestic UAVs to the Iranian Army on Saturday in a ceremony attended by top commanders, including Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, and Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard.
(2020-04-18). Iran to produce antiviral drug "Remdesivir" to treat COVID-19 disease: researchers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A knowledge-based company in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran is trying to produce an antiviral drug named "Remdesivir" which is effective in treatment of COVID-19 disease.
(2020-04-18). Malaysia's speaker wishes speedy recovery for Iran's Larijani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia Tan Sri Dato Mohamad Ariff Bin Yusuf in a message on Sat. wished a speedy recovery for Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani who was infected by COVID-19.
(2020-04-18). MoD delivers three types of UAVs to boost country's security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Ministry of Defense on Saturday mass delivered three types of UAVs, which enjoy various capabilities, to the Iranian Army to ensure the security of the country.
(2020-04-18). Guardian Council verifies authenticity of 1srt round of Parl. elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Guardian Council spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaie, on Saturday, announced that the Iranian body verifies the authenticity of the first round of Iran's Parliamentary election, held back in February, 2020.
(2020-04-18). People's coop. behind reduced COVID-19 spread in provinces: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that evaluations on the implementation of the Smart Social Distancing plan in provinces nationwide for a week indicate people's relatively satisfying cooperation.
(2020-04-18). Iran records 1,374 new cases, 73 deaths on Saturday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — According to the latest reports on Saturday, the total number of coronavirus cases in Iran has reached 80,868, of whom 5,031 have lost their lives to the deadly virus.
(2020-04-18). Iran thanks India for help in rescuing stranded citizens. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni has thanked New Delhi for helping stranded Iranians in India to return home on Friday.
(2020-04-18). 142 Iranian students, citizens return to home from Azerbaijan amid pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A number of 142 Iranian students and nationals residing in the Republic of Azerbaijan comeback home on Sat. amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-18). Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. en.mehrnews.com MARVDASHT, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Build some 2,500 years ago by the Achaemenid Empire, Persepolis is one of the unique historical sites in Iran and in the world. The site has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage since 1979. These photos, recently taken from the ancient city in Fars province, is being released on the occasion of World Heritage Day on April 18.
(2020-04-18). 'Malakout' goes to USA Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian short animated piece 'Malakout', directed by Farnoosh Abedi, has been accepted into the competition program of the 50th Annual USA Film Festival in Dallas.
(2020-04-18). US pursues its sanctions even on cases related to COVID-19: Interior min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said that the United States pursued its sanctions even on cases that were related to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
(2020-04-18). Iran to start screening Olympians for COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Sports Medicine Federation is planning to kick off a screening program to primarily detect COVID-19 in those athletes who are going to participate in the upcoming Olympics.
(2020-04-18). Religious spiritual psychotherapy for COVID-19 on Instagram. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Since the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran, many celebrities and social figures started to hold live sessions on their Instagram accounts ranging from concerts to lectures and religious prayers.
(2020-04-18). Flights bring home Iranians from Oman amid coronavirus pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A group of Iranian nationals stranded in Oman amid the coronavirus outbreak left Oman for Shiraz through the flights of Taban and Qeshm Airlines on Friday.
(2020-04-18). Gaza siege, sanctions show anti-human nature of Israeli regime, US: Larijani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the continuation of Gaza siege by the Israeli regime and the anti-Iran sanctions by the US reveal the true anti-human nature of those regimes.
(2020-04-18). Iran, Turkey interior ministers discuss coronavirus pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and his Turkish counterpart, Suleyman Soylu in a phone talk on Saturday discussed a host of issues of mutual interest, including their country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-18). 'Waterproof' to go on screen at Humboldt Intl. Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian short film 'Waterproof' by Davoud Rezaei, is slated to go on screen at the 2020 Humboldt International Film Festival in the US.
(2020-04-18). Armenian PM thanks Iran for continuation of trade during pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed his appreciation to some of the neighboring countries, including Iran, for continuing trade and fulfilling the country's needs during the pandemic.
(2020-04-18). "Nahid 1" telecommunications satellite to be sent into orbit this year: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Head of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Morteza Barari said on Sat. that "Nahid 1" telecommunications satellite will be sent into the orbit in the current year [started March 21, 2020].
(2020-04-18). Parl. backs strategic, friendly Iran-China ties: Larijani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani emphasized that the Parliament supports and backs any move for strengthening strategic and friendly ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Republic of China.
(2020-04-18). Over 2 tons of drugs confiscated in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, have seized 2.390 tons of illegal drugs in Saravan, in the southeast of the province.
(2020-04-18). Kuwaiti National Assembly speaker voices solidarity with Iran in COVID-19 battle. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — In a phone conversation, the current speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Marzouq al-Ghanim voiced solidarity with Iran in the fight against the coronavirus and wished the Iranian Parliament Speaker swift recovery.
(2020-04-18). VIDEO: Salar Mohtasham Edifice in Khomein. en.mehrnews.com KHOMEIN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Salar Mohtasham Edifice, also known as Khomein Museum of Anthropology, is located in the Iranian city of Khomein. The building is architecturally important as a valuable historical relic. The style of the internal architecture and kind of materials used in the construction of this edifice have totally turned it into a unique architectural phenomenon.
(2020-04-18). Leader issues fatwa on fasting in Ramadan amid pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has answered a question regarding the fasting during the coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-04-18). Ukrainian capital Kiev engulfed in smog from wildfires near Chernobyl. wsws.org The fires expose the fact that the world's worst nuclear catastrophe remains unresolved and continues to threaten the health of the population.
(2020-04-18). Iran's new coronavirus total death toll rises to 5,031. yenisafak.com Iran's death toll from the new coronavirus rose by 73 in the previous 24 hours to reach 5,031 on Saturday, health ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpour said on state TV.The number of death recorded daily is one of the lowest in recent days, he said. The total number of people diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease caused by the new virus reached 80,868, he said.A parliamentary report released earlier this week said the coronavirus death toll might be almost double the figures announced by the health ministry, and the number of infections eight to 10 times more.Iran is the Middle Eastern country worst-affected by the…
(2020-04-18). Iran Releases Video Showing Off Drone Might as Military Takes Delivery of Three New UAVs. sputniknews.com Starting off with virtually no domestic defence industry after the Revolution of 1979, Iran has since become a major producer of an array of homegrown weapons systems, from missiles and tanks to aircraft and warships.
(2020-04-18). US Navy Receives Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Vermont From General Dynamics. sputniknews.com In December, the Navy awarded $22.2 billion to Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, for the delivery of nine Virginia-class submarines. The Navy was forced to delay the commissioning ceremony for the Vermont due to the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2020-04-17). Pentagon Escalates Tensions with Iran in Persian Gulf. globalresearch.ca The US Navy charged Wednesday that 11 Iranian vessels had "repeatedly conducted dangerous and harassing approaches against multiple US naval ships operating in international waters." | The protest, issued by the command of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, represented a further …
(2020-04-17). The War in Yemen is a Crime Against Humanity and Islam. dissidentvoice.org 
The proxy war that Saudi Arabia and Iran have been waging in Yemen for the past five years goes beyond the pale of human capacity for extreme cruelty and ruthlessness, and against the spirit and the letter of the Quran. Ironically, whereas Saudi Arabia has many reasons to end the war, which prompted its decision …
(2020-04-17). Virtual vigil at Livermore Lab: A global safety net is needed. peoplesworld.org 
A longstanding tradition took a new form this year, as nuclear disarmament advocates gathered virtually for the annual Good Friday Vigil normally held at the entrance to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, Calif., which is at the center of the Trump administration's drive to develop new, ever more dangerous types of nuclear weapons. …
(2020-04-17). Special flight brings home 190 Iranians from India. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — A group of Iranian nationals stranded in India amid the coronavirus outbreak left New Delhi on Friday for Tehran.
(2020-04-17). Iran, Qatar agree to boost energy cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Iran and Qatar have agreed to increase mutual energy cooperation despite a current pandemic that has severely affected economies in the Middle East region.
(2020-04-17). Iran's Army to Get Homegrown T-90 Tanks. iranian.com The Iranian Army is going to equip the armored divisions with a domestically-manufactured version of T-90 tanks which is more advanced than the previous homegrown tanks, a top general said. Speaking to the state TV on Thursday night, Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said the Defense Ministry and the …
(2020-04-17). With Oil Prices in Freefall, Coronavirus Reveals Weaknesses of Saudis, Arab Gulf States. iranian.com The coronavirus outbreak has put the Arab Gulf States under the spotlight and exposed their structural weaknesses. It has also suggested that security, which is often the focus because of geopolitical regional rivalry, especially with Iran, distracts from other equally important threats. While it is true that the Gulf States are relatively rich compared to …
(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). 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 …
(2020-04-16). 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). 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). Iran Coronavirus Fatalities Drop to Double Figures for 3rd Consecutive Day. iranian.com The number of the coronavirus deaths in Iran was below 100 for the third consecutive day on Thursday, Health Ministry spokesman Kianoosh Jahanpoor said. "With 92 new deaths in the past 24 hours, the death toll from the virus has reached 4,869. Unfortunately, we had 1,606 new cases since yesterday," Jahanpoor said on IRIB. He …
(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). 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). 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 …