(2020-04-29). Iranian scientist in US jail contracts coronavirus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — An Iranian scientist who has been pleading for weeks to be released from a US immigration jail due to his fragile health has contracted Covid-19, according to his family and attorneys.
(2020-04-29). Turkey's lack of coop. with Iran in road transport sector criticized. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Turkey's lack of cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in international road transport sector was protested amid the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
(2020-04-29). WATCH Russian Tu-160 bombers shadowed by NATO jets in cat-and-mouse game over Baltic Sea. rt.com 
Flying a routine mission over neutral Baltic waters, a pair of Tu-160s were approached by NATO fighter jets which swarmed so close to the Russian planes that their crew could easily see the small roundels on their chasers' wings. | A one-minute video clip, released by Russia's Defense Ministry, shows the two Tupolev Tu-160 supersonic bombers — painted in identical white nuclear heat-resistant livery — setting off for their eight-hour patrol over the Baltic Sea. | Shrinking civilian traffic has left the skies over Europe empty on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic, but air forces across the continent…
(2020-04-29). Not kitten around: Cat that Putin gifted to Japanese governor placed in isolation over coronavirus. rt.com 
A Siberian cat named Mir that Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted to the Governor of Japan's Akita prefecture has been placed in quarantine over the paw-sibility that it could catch Covid-19. | President Putin gave Norihisa Satake the 11-month-old gray kitten back in 2012, after the governor gifted him an Akita Inu puppy called Yume ('Dream'). The governor's gift was in gratitude for Russia helping Japan deal with the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that caused a meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in 2011. | | President Putin and Yume. © Global Look Press | Mir quickly became a be…
(2020-04-29). Iran to give slap in face to any violator of its interests, territorial waters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — The spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces said the Islamic Republic will give a slap in the face to those trying to trespass its territorial waters or interests.
(2020-04-29). Iran's Zarif, Afghanistan's Ghani hold phone talk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held a phone conversation on Tuesday, discussing a host of issues of mutual interests.
(2020-04-29). PG islands to be converted into residential properties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri announced on Wednesday that under the direct order of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, islands of the Persian Gulf, in the Iranian territory, are to be converted into residential properties, to prove that Iran seeks the security in the region.
(2020-04-29). US cannot cite to JCPOA as withdrawn from Iran's nuclear deal: MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, Hossein Naghavi Hosseini said that US cannot cite to 2015 nuclear deal, known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with relation to Iran's measures and activities taken in this regard.
(2020-04-29). 73,791 recovered from COVID-19 in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that 73,791 Covid-19 patients have so far recovered from the disease in the country.
(2020-04-29). Rouhani, Imran Khan stress cooperation in COVID-19 battle. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan discussed an array of issues, including the need for boosting cooperation to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the two neighboring countries.
(2020-04-29). Russia slams US maximum pressure policy against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Russia has slammed the United States' policy of maximum pressure against the Islamic Republic, saying such measures have negatively affected the global non-proliferation regime and regional security.
(2020-04-29). Iran marks Persian Gulf National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iran is marking the Persian Gulf National Day, which coincides with the anniversary of the expulsion of colonial and foreign forces from the strategic water body in 1622. The Persian Gulf has an ancient and unique history and culture that can be seen in the people who lived by it. For thousands of years, people of Iran have lived alongside the Persian Gulf and have enjoyed its endless benefits.
(2020-04-29). Front pages of Iran international dailies on April 29. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran-based international newspapers on Wednesday, April 29.
(2020-04-29). 13-ton cargo of laboratory diagnostic equipment arrives Iran from France. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — The fifth consignment of laboratory diagnostic equipment has arrived in Iran through the Sari Su border market in West Azerbaijan Province, according to an official.
(2020-04-29). Qatar sends 4th batch of humanitarian aid to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Qatar has dispatched the fourth consignment of medical aid to Iran to help the country fight the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-04-29). 'This is Persian Gulf not gulf of New York or Washington'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in his Wednesday remarks in cabinet meeting, addressed the US saying that "this gulf's name is the Persian Gulf not the gulf of New York or Washington gulf."
(2020-04-29). Khanzadi described Persian Gulf as center of Resistance' naval power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi pointed to the geopolitical importance of the Persian Gulf in the region.
(2020-04-29). 2 Iranian filmmakers receive awards at European Independent Film Fest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Two Iranian filmmakers, Kaveh Mazaheri and Kaveh Tehrani, have received the awards at the European Independent Film Festival (ECU).
(2020-04-29). Iranian short film wins Jury award at Italian filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Life Gone with the Wind' directed by Siavash Saed-Panah has won the Jury Award at the International Festival of Cinema Patologico in Italy.
(2020-04-29). MP calls for increasing economic ties with other countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — An Iranian lawmaker points to the need for Iran's boosting of economic ties with countries across the globe.
(2020-04-29). Iranian dailies' headlines on April 29. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the important headlines of the Iranian dailies on April 29.
(2020-04-29). Eurasia reduces tariffs to zero on 10 Iranian exports items. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Eurasia has granted preferential tariffs and exemptions from customs duties to 10 Iranian export goods since April 1, said the head of the Industry, Mine, and Trade Organization of Gilan Province on Tuesday.
(2020-04-28). Minnesotans protest Trump's threats on Iran. fightbacknews.org St. Paul, MN – Over 30 cars occupied the parking lot of Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, April 26, to call on her to denounce President Trump's attacks and sanctions on Iran. Trump has escalated the threats against Iran by announcing on Twitter, April 22, that he told the Navy "to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea." Unlike Minnesota's Representative Ilhan Omar, Senator Smith has remained silent while Trump again threatened Iran with further acts of war. | The safe-distance car protest was the first Twin Cities anti-war action during the coronavirus pandemic. It was o…
(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). 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.
(2020-04-29). Pompeo says no sign of North Korea's Kim, real risk of famine in country. yenisafak.com The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health closely, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there is a real risk of famine in the country amid the coronavirus outbreak.North Korean media has not reported on Kim's whereabouts since he presided over a meeting on April 11, provoking intense speculation about his health and raising concerns about instability in the nuclear-armed country that could affect other North Asian countries and the United States."We haven't seen him. We don't have any information to report today, we'r…
(2020-04-29). Russia Calls on US and Iran to Exercise 'Maximum Restraint' Amid Escalating Tensions in Persian Gulf. sputniknews.com Tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf grew after American troops conducted drills in the region, despite complaining that Iranian boats had "harassed" their vessels.
(2020-04-29). Pakistan Resumes Importing Food Items from Iran. iranian.com At least 20 trucks loaded with dates arrived in Pakistan through the Taftan border crossing after Islamabad decided to resume importing food items from Iran as the coronavirus disease in the region continues to slow down. The crossings of Chagai, Washuk, Panjgur, Turbat and Gwadar will remain open for three days every week to import …
(2020-04-28). US return to JCPOA can end impasse over Iran. iranian.com In business transactions and international diplomacy alike, there could be constant variables and dependent variables. Constant variable is where the value cannot be changed once it has been assigned a value. But it becomes a dependent variable if it is susceptible or open to the effect of an associated factor or phenomenon. Then, there is …
(2020-04-28). Trump Wants All US Troops Immediately Out Of Afghanistan Due To Coronavirus. iranian.com It appears the coronavirus pandemic may have provided the leverage President Trump needs to finally get all American troops out of the over eighteen-year quagmire in Afghanistan. A new report this week by NBC has cited multiple senior officials to say the president "complains almost daily" that the US still has troops in Afghanistan, and that …
(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). Five new investment contracts to be signed in Chabahar port: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Deputy Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) for Ports and Economic Affairs of Sistan and Baluchestan said that seven investment contracts were concluded by the private sector during the last year and five more are underway in the first half of the current Iranian year.
(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). 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.
(2020-04-28). Sassanid Inscription Unearthed In Ancient Iran Necropolis Being Deciphered. iranian.com Experts are working to decipher a newly discovered inscription unearthed in an ancient necropolis near Persepolis, an official of the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran, said on Monday. The inscription which dates from the Sassanian period (224-651 AD) was found in Naqsh-e Rostam and is written in Pahlavi language (also known as Middle Persian) which …
(2020-04-27). [Letter] Covid-19 and perioperative mortality; where do we stand? thelancet.com In the age of Covid-19, surgeons are facing some challenges when deciding to perform or postpone elective operations. Therefore, we read with great interest the paper by Lei and colleagues [1]. They reported the overall hospital mortality following selective surgeries during the incubation period of COVID-19 as 20.5%.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 …
(2020-04-26). 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 …
(2020-04-23). 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 …
(2020-04-22). Is Trump's "Shoot Down And Destroy" Tweet About Boosting Oil Prices Or A Harbinger Of War With Iran? thelastamericanvagabond.com Trump's recent tweet to "shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships" has sparked concern over a new war in the Middle East. However, the more immediate effect of Trump's tweet has been a big boost in oil prices and a rise in the stock market. Was that Trump's …
(2020-04-21). [Commentary] SARS-CoV-2 pandemic expanding in sub-Saharan Africa: Considerations for COVID-19 in people living with HIV. thelancet.com In December 2019, a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, started a global pandemic of respiratory illness, termed COVID-19 [1]. The spectrum of COVID-19 has ranged from a mild, self-limiting respiratory tract illness to severe progressive pneumonia, multi-organ failure, and death [2]. Older patients and those with a weaker immune system appear to have a greater risk of death [3]. Thus far, the vast majority of deaths from COVID-19 have occurred in Italy, China, Iran, and Spain—all Northern hemisphere countries with good health care resources and a low HIV prevalence.
(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…
(2020-04-03). Military-Grade Drones to Operate over San Diego in 2020. projectcensored.org As tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, the US military is preparing to conduct test flights of drones over major American cities, Truthout reported in January 2020….