(2020-04-28). Iran FM expresses deep concern over conditions of migrants in US detention center. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iran Foreign Ministry has expressed deep concern over the conditions of 1,500 migrants in the US detention center.
(2020-04-28). Video: Turkish Army Clashing with Turkish Proxies in Idlib. globalresearch.ca Early on April 27, the Israeli Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes on alleged Iranian targets in the countryside of Damascus. As always, pro-Israeli sources claimed that the missile attack hit and destroyed weapon depots and HQs of …
(2020-04-28). 'Resistance to give crushing response to Israelis' occupation of West Bank'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs warned that any move by the Israeli regime to occupy parts of Palestine's West Bank will await the Resistance Movement's crushing response.
(2020-04-28). Public Health and Private Profits Under COVID-19 Pandemic. counterpunch.org 
During an interview with Jonas Salk, the creator of the polio vaccine, CBS newsman Edward R. Morrow asked who owned the patent for the vaccine. "Well, the people, I would say," said Salk. "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?" This is what drives science and scientists like Salk: that science must be for the public good and not the private profit of companies.
(2020-04-28). Universe may actually have a 'north' and a 'south' as new tests tear holes in Einstein's gravity theory. rt.com 
Scientists studying a quasar 13 billion light years away believe they have discovered a 'direction' to the universe which, if proven true, would upend not only Einstein's theory of gravity, but the standard model of cosmology. | The universe is governed by four fundamental forces which stitch it together: gravity, weak nuclear force, strong nuclear force and electromagnetism. | As it turns out, the fundamental physical constant to measure electromagnetism between charged particles is actually surprisingly inconsistent, despite being responsible for tying electrons to nuclei inside atoms and keeping pretty much…
(2020-04-28). Persian Gulf: From rich history to security depth. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iran is celebrating the Persian Gulf National Day, which marks the anniversary of the expulsion of colonial and foreign forces from the strategic water body in 1622.
(2020-04-28). COVID-19 death toll hits 5,877 in Iran: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Tuesday that 92,584 people have been infected with COVID-19 virus, of whom 5,877 have unfortunately lost their lives.
(2020-04-28). Defense Minister urges for boosting readiness to confront novel threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the country needs to raise readiness for facing new threats in the future.
(2020-04-28). IranAir to launch special flights from Tbilisi, Milan to Tehran amid pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iran's National Flag Carrier, Iran Air, announced on Tue. that it will launch special two flights from Italy's Milan to Tehran tomorrow on Apr. 29 and May 2 for returning Iranians stranded in this European country to homeland amid the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-28). 'The Old Man and the Singer' to go on screen at Visions du Réel Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian documentary, 'The Old Man and the Singer' by Amir Osanlou took part at the Visions du Réel Film Festival in Switzerland.
(2020-04-28). 3,000 year-old silver cup discovered in Iran's Khalkhal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — The 3,000-year-old silver cup and 140 historical objects related to the Iron Age have been discovered in the historical cemetery of Shal village in Ardabil Province, according to an official.
(2020-04-28). Mesmerizing tulip garden in Arak. en.mehrnews.com ARAK, Apr. 28 (MNA) — The tulip garden of Arak, the central province of Markazi, is among the largest flower gardens of Iran. It covers an area of 10,000 square meters and is home to about 120,000 tulips.
(2020-04-28). 'Gabriel' takes part in Ivy Filmfest. in US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian short film, 'Gabriel' directed by Yousef Kargar, is supposed to be screened at the 2020 Ivy Film Festival in the US.
(2020-04-28). Iranian society trusts its specialists during combat against COVID-19: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iranian society trusted its specialists and experts during the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the country.
(2020-04-28). Police confiscates 497 kg illicit drugs in Iran's Mirjaveh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — The police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province have busted a consignment of illicit drugs in the southeastern borders.
(2020-04-28). Europe must take serious stances against US anti-human actions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Europe must adopt serious stance against US anti-human moves.
(2020-04-28). Iranian, South African Presidents discuss US sanctions, coronavirus on phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — In a phone conversation on Tuesday, the Presidents of Iran and South Africa emphasized the development and deepening of relations, especially trade and economic relations, between the two countries, as well as sharing experiences and information on the fight against coronavirus.
(2020-04-28). Iran donates 2,000 coronavirus detection kits to Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Afghan officials announced on Tuesday that Iran has donated corona kits and laboratory and medical aids to Afghanistan to fight against coronavirus outbreak.
(2020-04-28). Front pages of Iran international dailies on April 28. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran-based international newspapers on Tuesday, April 28.
(2020-04-28). No trace of coronavirus in Tehran potable water. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Tehran Governor-General Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpei told Mehr news on Tuesday that there is no risk of coronavirus for Tehran potable water and all the international standards are applied to avoid the water supply of the Iranian capital from any contamination.
(2020-04-28). TPOI announces list of export goods, subject to customs duties, in EAEU market. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Since Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has exempted all its member states from paying customs duties on main import products in order to minimize the negative economic consequences caused by the outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19, and also prevent shortage of main social goods, Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) has published list of these goods on its website.
(2020-04-28). Iranian animation to take part in two US film festivals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian short animated piece 'Malakout', directed by Farnoosh Abedi, will take part at two international film festivals in the US.
(2020-04-28). Zionist min. expresses concern about Iran's launch of Noor-1 satellite. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Zionist regime's minister of war Naftali Bennett expressed concern about Iran's launch of Noor-1 satellite and all the other improvements of the country.
(2020-04-28). Lavrov, Zarif dismiss US new plot for JCPOA as 'unfeasible'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov discussed the latest plot devised by Washington to put more pressure on Iran.
(2020-04-28). Iran, Oman discuss latest regional developments, COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Oman Hojjatoleslam Nouri Shahroudi met and held talks with General Sultan bin Mohammed al Numani, Minister of the Royal Office in the Sultanate of Oman, at the venue of the Royal Office on Tue. on the bilateral ties and outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-28). Iran ranks 1st in world for drug confiscation: official. en.mehrnews.com ‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚ÄãTEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iran ranked first among world countries for confiscation of illegal drugs in the last Iranian year (starting 20 March 2019), according to an official.
(2020-04-28). US anti-Iran propaganda in Persian Gulf 'out of fear'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Commander of Iranian Army Ground Force said the threats and media propaganda by the US in the Persian Gulf emanate from Washington's fear from the Islamic Republic, saying that the Iranian armed forces are ready to handle any threat posed to the country.
(2020-04-28). Iran taking final step toward malaria elimination. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iran has not had any indigenous cases of malaria for two years in a row, and if the country's passes this year with no indigenous cases, the World Health Organization will grant it a certificate of malaria eradication, Ahmad Raeisi, head of the Malaria control department of the Ministry of Health, has stated.
(2020-04-28). Power transmission project between Iran, Armenia underway despite Covid-19 outbreak. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Armenia's Ambassador to Iran Artashes Toumanian said on Tuesday that the two countries' joint electricity transmission project is underway despite the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-28). West's anger proves importance of satellite launch for 'independent' Iran: MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — An Iranian lawmakers said on Tuesday that the anger of the western countries following Iran's launch of Noor-1 satellite proves the importance of the path of independence.
(2020-04-28). 'Lover' to be screened in Mammoth Lakes Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian short, 'Lover' by Mohammad Soraya, will take part in the 7th edition of the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (MLFF) in the US.
(2020-04-28). Iran's steel output vol. rises 14.1% despite coronavirus pandemic: WSA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — As the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has shut down many industrial and production units and also has reduced steel production in world, Iran's steel production experienced a 14.1 percent growth in Mar. 2020, World Steel Association (WSA) announced.
(2020-04-28). Iranian dailies' headlines on April 28. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the important headlines of the Iranian dailies on April 28.
(2020-04-28). US' new allegations against Iran pessimistic: Ulyanov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Mikhail Ulyanov called the US allegations of nuclear commitment and Washington's plans to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran pessimistic.
(2020-04-28). Iran, Armenia emphasize transferring experiences in fight against COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stressed the need for contributing and transferring experiences of the two countries in battling the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
(2020-04-28). Memes Engulf Twitter as Indians Freak Out Over UFO Sightings Caught on Camera by US Navy. sputniknews.com New Delhi (Sputnik): A lot has been happening on our beautiful planet Earth since the beginning of 2020. The year kicked off with the US killing of a top Iranian general that brought the world to the brink of war, then US-China tensions, followed by the COVID-19 outbreak. And now, there's another issue Earthlings might have to tackle — UFOs.
(2020-04-28). Tireless Staff of Kamkar Hospital in Qom (Photos). iranian.com The tireless staff of Kamkar Hospital, Qom province, have been providing patients with healthcare services for more than 70 days, since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Iran. Iran's first COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in Kamkar Hospital.
(2020-04-27). US Beefs Up Gunship Presence In Persian Gulf Ready To Back Trump's Iran 'Red Line'. iranian.com American forces in the Persian Gulf have greatly bolstered their ability to respond to Iran at a moment President Trump has renewed trading threats and barbs with the Islamic Republic, ordering the US Navy "to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea." This includes the Pentagon …
(2020-04-27). Trump Regime Pushing for Confrontation with Iran? globalresearch.ca Since Iranians ended a generation of CIA-installed fascist dictatorship in 1979, the US has been at war on the Islamic Republic by other means. | The Trump regime escalated it way beyond where its predecessors went, risking confrontation by accident or …
(2020-04-27). China Slams Hostile US Actions, America's Failed System. globalresearch.ca In pursuit of its imperial aims, the US needs enemies. None exist so they're invented. | Iran is US public enemy No. 1 in the Middle East, China considered Washington's leading adversary globally — despite no threat posed by either country….
(2020-04-27). Failing to Bring Iran to Its Knees Zarif Tells Pompeo to Stop Dreaming About Return to JCPOA. iranian.com The Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran nuclear deal in 2018, forcing the deal's remaining signatories to scramble to try to save it. On Sunday, US media reported that Secretary of State Pompeo was preparing to argue that Washington was actually still a party to the agreement. Iranian …
(2020-04-27). Zahedi, Shah's Ambassador to US Tells BBC He Is Proud Of Progress Made by Islamic Republic. iranian.com twitter.com/AliVaez/status/1254486590308712448…
(2020-04-27). Switzerland projects Iran's flag on Matterhorn Mountain as message of hope. iranian.com Switzerland projected the Iranian flag on Matterhorn Mountain to convey the message of hope to Iranians amid coronavirus pandemic. "Last night, on the most iconic mountain in #Switzerland, the Matterhorn, the Iranian flag was projected to send a send a message of hope, strength and perseverance to the Iranian people in the midst of COVID-19 …
(2020-04-27). Netflix to Stream Remastered Versions of Kiarostami's Films. iranian.com The world's leading provider of online entertainment service Netflix is going to offer the remastered versions of a number of movies directed by late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. Netflix has signed a deal with mk2 Films, a French company that has acquired all rights to dozens of movies from Iranian filmmaker Kiarostami. Every year, mk2 …
(2020-04-27). Iran Records Less Than 1,000 Cases in 24 Hours For First Time Since 21 March. iranian.com The Iranian health ministry announced on Sunday that 991 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified in the past 24 hours, the first day that the country is reporting less than 1,000 patients after 36 days. "991 more patients infected with COVID-19 virus have been identified in the country since yesterday based on confirmed …
(2020-04-26). Washington's Dr. Strangelove. strategic-culture.org Stephen LENDMAN | 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 manipulated by hardliners surrounding him. | Psychology Professor Ryne Sherman earlier said his "dark side (emerges) when he lets his guard down." | He scores "low on interpersonal sensitivity…prudence, (and) doesn't shy away from confrontation, or really care much about peoples' feelings." | Commenting on what he called "the str…
(2020-04-26). US blocking Iran media outlet stark infringement of freedom of expression: Foreign Ministry. iranian.com Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a recent decision by the administration of US President Donald Trump to block the domains of Iranian news outlets is in "stark infringement" of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and freedom of expression. In a Twitter post on Sunday, the Iranian ministry "strongly" condemned the US Treasury Department's …
(2020-04-26). Iran Sanctions and Sickness. iranian.com In the current global pandemic, Iran occupies a unique position. One of the first countries to experience the outbreak of covid-19, it is simultaneously the target of an economic blockade that goes back not years, but decades. How Iran has fared under this dual onslaught is determined by the interaction between its singular place in the geopolitical …
(2020-04-26). Iranian, Qatari leaders discuss Persian Gulf escalation. iranian.com Iranian and Qatari leaders on Saturday held a phone talk to discuss recent escalation in the Persian Gulf, the Iranian Presidency said. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also discussed relations with US, according to the statement. "Iran carefully monitors all the activities and movements of Americans, but …
(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, …