(2020-04-26). Iraq facing a great US threat: China, al-Hashd and Iran out, or else! (2/2). thealtworld.com 
No country could fail to be shaken by the kind of profound struggle between all its political groups that currently prevails in Iraq. The US does not need to make any great effort to sow discord between the parties because they are currently intrinsically fragmented. The removal of Major General Qassim Suleimani from the Iraqi scene— whose personal objective had been to bring the various political parties together — was a major event, but not a game-changer. It did not profoundly modify the Iraqi political scene because he had already failed, two months before his assassination by the US, to persuade…
(2020-04-26). Trump Regime Aims to Suppress Iranian Truth-Telling. globalresearch.ca US hostility toward Iran is all about its sovereign independence — free from US control. | It's also because of its large hydrocarbon resources the US seeks control over, along with wanting Israel's main rival neutralized. | Hostile US policy toward Iran …
(2020-04-26). Iran eyes reopening mosques in coronavirus-free regions. rt.com 
Tehran will allow religious sites to reopen in certain areas — the so-called 'white zones' — across the country that have been consistently coronavirus-free, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday. The country has been divided into red, yellow and white zones, corresponding with the magnitude of the outbreak, the president explained. | Religious sites were closed across Iran after the country was hit with a major Covid-19 outbreak. Public gatherings have been banned while movement of people across the country has been restricted. | Iran is among the worst coronavirus-affected nations. It has ov…
(2020-04-26). "Untimely" wins best 1st feature award at American fest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — The Iranian film "Untimely" directed by Pouya Eshtehardi has won the best first feature award at the Dallas VieoFest's Alternative Fiction in the US.
(2020-04-26). Rimdan border reopened: IRICA spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — The Rimdan border between Iran and Pakistan has been reopened since April 25, according to an official at Iran customs.
(2020-04-26). FAO has increased budget to support capacity building in Iran: Torero. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Maximo Torero, chief economist and assistant director-general for the Economic and Social Development Department at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), says the organization has just increased its allocation of funds to support capacity building for Iranian experts.
(2020-04-26). Holy month of Ramadan in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Millions of Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, during which adult people fast from dawn to dusk.
(2020-04-26). Zarif holds phone talks with Iraqi, Omani counterparts. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 263 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate phone talks with his Iraqi and Omani counterparts on Sunday to discuss a host of issues of mutual interest.
(2020-04-26). Zarif, Guterres underline dispatch of humanitarian aid to Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — In a telephone conversation on Sunday, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored the vitality of dispatching humanitarian aid cargoes to Yemen, amid coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-04-26). Tehran's City Theater void of people amid outbreak. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — City Theater of Tehran, which sometimes described as the heart of Iranian theater, has been closed for almost two months as a measure to contain the spread of the COVID-19.
(2020-04-26). US urges extension of embargo on conventional arms sales to Iran: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Repeating accusations against Iran, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called Saturday for the UN to extend its conventional arms embargo on Iran beyond its scheduled end in October, citing Tehran's recent launch of a military satellite.
(2020-04-26). 'Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver' in Bojnurd. en.mehrnews.com BOJNURD, Apr. 26 (MNA) — With the arrival of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, people of Bonjurd, northeastern Iran, are staging the 'Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver' – a call by the Leader – to help the families affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-26). Organizations must plan to boom business amid outbreak: Pres. Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that all organizations especially economic enterprises should plan for booming business, employment and surge in production during the spread of coronavirus.
(2020-04-26). Mountain in Swiss lit up with a projection of Iran's flag. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iran's national flag has been projected onto the Swiss mountain of the Matterhorn in an illuminated message of hope, endurance, and strength during the global coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-26). Foreign Ministry deplores US for blocking website of Iranian newspaper. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the United States' hawkish move to block and seize the official domain name of Iranian state-run newspaper "Iran".
(2020-04-26). 'Simin' goes to Salento Intl. Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iranian feature 'Simin, directed by Morteza Atashzamzam, will take part at the 17th Salento International Film Festival in Italy.
(2020-04-26). Russia says US claim on Iran's satellite launch 'wrong'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Mikhail Ulyanov has denied US allegations against Iran in the field of launching its military satellite, saying that the United States is violating the UN Security Council resolutions.
(2020-04-26). Life goes on in Tehran amid coronavirus pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Businesses have been restarted as April 20, the first day of the second Iranian calendar month of Ordibehesht, in Tehran. Some translated this as an end to coronavirus pandemic in the Iranian capital city and resumed their daily routine life. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani noted on Sunday that the decision to resume activities should not be interpreted as elimination of the virus.
(2020-04-26). Iran reports lowest coronavirus death toll since outbreak. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Iran hit a record low on Sunday as 60 new deaths were registered over the past 24 hours, the lowest since the virus outbreak in the country.
(2020-04-26). New medical cargo purchased from Germany arrives in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — A new consignment of medical products purchased from Germany has arrived in Iran through Sari Su border, northwestern West Azarbaijan province.
(2020-04-26). Iran needs ‚Ǩ5bn investment in power plant industry annually. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Vice Chairman of Board of Directors of Iran Electricity Industry Syndicate [IEIS] Payam Bagheri said that the Islamic Republic of Iran requires ‚Ǩ5 billion worth of investment in its power plant's industry per annum.
(2020-04-26). Sayyari hails armed forces self-reliance in producing needed equipment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that the country is now designing and manufacturing all of its needs.
(2020-04-26). Iranian dailies' headlines on April 26. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at some of the Iranian dailies' Sunday headlines.
(2020-04-26). Imports of basic goods at 2.5fold growth despite sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Head of Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC) Amir Talebi said that basic goods and commodities imported into the country last year [ended March 20, 2020] recorded a 2.5fold growth as compared to the same period of last year.
(2020-04-26). Launching 'Noor-1' satellite showcases new dimensions of Iran's defense power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters Major General Gholam Ali Rashid said on Sun. that launch of Iran's military satellite by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps [IRGC] displayed new dimensions of power of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2020-04-26). Some cannot control their anger after seeing Iran's success amid outbreak. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that presidents of some countries are seen frustrated after witnessing Iran's success amid the coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-04-26). Iran, Venezuela discuss cooperation in COVID-19 battle. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Senior Iranian and Venezuelan health officials discussed ways of mutual cooperation to curb the coronavirus pandemic, which has entangled both countries.
(2020-04-26). 2nd group of Iranians stranded in Azerbaijan Republic return home. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — The second group of Iranian nationals stranded in the Azerbaijan Republic due to the deadly global outbreak of the novel coronavirus arrived in Iran on Sunday morning.
(2020-04-26). German MP calls for a new nuclear agreement with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Due to the ongoing conflicts over the nuclear agreement with Iran, known as the JCPOA, the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, Norbert Rà∂ttgen, has called for a new agreement with Tehran.
(2020-04-26). Afghan men reject social distancing for religious gathering amid coronavirus. yenisafak.com Afghan authorities are struggling to implement lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in a province bordering Iran where the outbreak is widening due to an influx of Afghan returnees and men refusing to adhere to social distancing. Herat, the country's third largest city and a bustling province in eastern Afghanistan, has reported a high number of coronavirus cases.The country is grappling with acute shortages of testing facilities at a time when violent clashes between government forces and the Taliban insurgents show no signs of decline.The medical and security crisis has worsened in the province as…
(2020-04-26). Eurasia, a suitable opportunity to expand trade coop. between Iran, Belarus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Eurasia is a suitable opportunity for the expansion of trade cooperation between Islamic Republic of Iran and Belarus.
(2020-04-26). Police bust 415 kg of illicit drugs in southeastern Iran. en.mehrnews.com ZAHEDAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iran's anti-narcotics police forces of Sistan and Baluchestan province have managed to capture 415 kilograms of drugs in an armed clash in Saravan region, bordering Pakistan.
(2020-04-26). Iran plans to reopen mosques in areas free of coronavirus: President. yenisafak.com Iran plans to reopen mosques in parts of the country that have been consistently free of the coronavirus outbreak as restrictions on Iranians gradually ease, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday.Iran, one of the Middle Eastern countries hardest hit by the pandemic, will be divided up into white, yellow and red regions based on the number of infections and deaths, Rouhani said, according to the presidency's website.Activities in each region will be restricted accordingly, so an area that has been consistently free of infections or deaths will be labelled white and mosques could be reopened with Friday prayers r…
(2020-04-26). Iran's Revolutionary Guards to Take Delivery of New Stealthy Drone With 2,000 km Range – Report. sputniknews.com First unveiled in late 2013, the prospective 'Fotros' drone, built by the Iran Aviation Industries Organization, was once thought to have been an abandoned prototype.
(2020-04-25). Iraq facing a great US threat: China, al-Hashd and Iran out, or else… (1/2). thealtworld.com 
Iraq never before witnessed fragmentation of this magnitude, embodied by an unprecedented division between the various political blocs in a parliamentary system dependent on the consensus of the ruling parliamentary blocs. | The US administration, aware of the lack of Iraqi unity, is playing an important role in pouring oil on the fire. The Iraqi economy depends on sales of crude oil for 67 percent of its budget. Its value is now so low that it threatens the Iraqi economy, and it has become a contributory factor in endangering the integrity of the territory. The deterioration of the standard of living, an unstabl…
(2020-04-25). Will the US Suffer Heavy Casualties in Persian Gulf in Case of War against Iran? globalresearch.ca A Canadian political analyst praised Iran's improved military situation after the IRGC successfully launched the country's first military satellite into the orbit, and said US will suffer heavy casualties in case of any war in the Persian Gulf. | *** | "US …
(2020-04-25). Washington's Dr. Strangelove. The Disrupter in Chief. globalresearch.ca There are lots of choices for this dubious distinction from elements of both right wings of Washington's one-party state. | As president and commander-in-chief with his finger on the nation's nuclear trigger, Trump is most dangerous — notably because he's easily …
(2020-04-25). 'New Chapter in Iran's Defence Power': Media Offer Insight Into Nation's New Military Satellite. iranian.com Iran launched its first-ever military satellite on Wednesday. The satellite, developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is expected to expand Tehran's already considerable military capabilities. The launch of the Noor-1 ('Light-1' in Farsi) satellite is not only a breakthrough for Iran's space programme, but another step in altering the regional balance of power, …
(2020-04-24). Instead of Protecting Public Health During Covid-19 Crisis, Trump Moves to Prop Up 'Dirty, Dying' Uranium Mining Industry. commondreams.org "It's despicable to risk irreversible harm to spectacular wild places by propping up uranium companies that can't compete in global markets." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/grandcanyonuramium-boost-nuclear.jpg …
(2020-04-24). Mideast: Turkey's COVID-19 Cases 105,000; Iran's Over 88,000. telesurenglish.net The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Turkey on Friday increased to 104,912, while Iran's cases reached 88,194 amid a continued slowdown. | Turkey, the new epicenter of the outbreak in the Middle East, on Friday confirmed 3,122 new COVID-19 cases. The death toll in the country surged to 2,600 after 109 more deaths were reported. | In addition, 21,737 patients have recovered from COVID-19 so far, while 1,790 are being treated at intensive care units and 929 intubated. | In Iran, 1,168 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, bringing the total number of the infected to 88,194, while the death toll increased…
(2020-04-24). Iran 'honored' to cut corona deaths to a third amid sanctions: Health Minister. iranian.com The daily death toll and positive cases of coronavirus in Iran have dropped respectively to one third and 40 percent over the course of three weeks, which is a source of honor for the country amid the tough sanctions, Health Minister Saeed Namaki has said. The Iranian health ministry on Friday announced that the total …
(2020-04-23). A Myriad of Ways to Wage Peace During These Times. peaceaction.org 
As we shelter in our homes to protect ourselves from this global pandemic, we wanted to share some of the many ways you can remain active and impactful in the work for a more peaceful world. Peace Action has long been a leader in organizing international conferences, marches, and rallies around the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty …
(2020-04-23). Trump's threat to Iran has a hollow ring. It betrays angst. iranian.com A tweet by the US President Donald Trump on April 22 said, "I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea." The AP report on it added, "The White House had no immediate comment. The U.S. Navy's Bahrain-based 5th Fleet referred questions …
(2020-04-23). IRGC Head Says US Warships Will be Destroyed if They Threaten Iranian Vessels. iranian.com The statement comes amid brewing tensions in the Persian Gulf region, instigated by US war manoeuvres with its Arab allies in gulf waters that have drawn anger from Tehran. US naval vessels will be destroyed should they threaten Iranian military or non-military ships in the Persian Gulf, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Hossein …
(2020-04-23). Russia dismisses US claim that Iran satellite violates UNSC Resolution. More launches coming. iranian.com Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Thursday dismissed the US claim that Iran violated the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 with the launch of military satellite 'Noor 1' as unfounded, saying that the move in no way contradicts the resolution on the country's nuclear program. Addressing a news conference in Tehran on Thursday, she …
(2020-04-23). Will Trump go to war with Iran to save America's oil industry? iranian.com It's believed that a US-Iran war would disrupt the flow of Middle Eastern oil and, as such, should be avoided at all costs. With US oil futures trading in the negative, has the risk of such a war suddenly become attractive? Last week, nearly a dozen Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) vessels harassed …
(2020-04-23). EU censures US for refusing to ease sanctions on Iran. iranian.com The European Union has censured the United States for refusing to ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and blocking an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan to Iran to help it fight the COVID-19 pandemic. "We supported first to soften the sanctions and second, the request by Iran to the International Monetary Fund for financial help," EU foreign …
(2020-04-23). Sanctioned, Alone, but Still More Efficient: How Iran Fights Coronavirus and the US. iranian.com The 2019—20 coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll all over the globe, causing severe socioeconomic disruption, the stock market crash, millions of job losses,…
(2020-04-23). President Rouhani Opens Iran's Largest Aluminum Plant. iranian.com Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday inaugurated the country's largest and most modern aluminum production complex in the city of Lamerd in Fars province. The Iranian president launched the aluminum plant during a ceremony via video conference. The project has an output capacity of 300,000 tons per year and was launched with an investment of …
(2020-04-22). UN rights chief rejects killings acknowledged by Cameroon, and Iran's execution of child offenders. news.un.org The UN's human rights chief has been weighing in on recent killings committed by State authorities, or by rogue members of State military forces, emphasizing that all Governments must strictly abide by international law and hold those who serve, accountable for any violations.