(2020-04-30). Confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 94,640 in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Thursday that 983 new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the country in the past 24 hours, putting the total number of infections at 94,640.
(2020-04-30). Iran FM holds phone talks with Eastern neighbors' counterparts. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone talks on Thursday with his counterparts from Pakistan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan…
(2020-04-30). Batch of nuclear fuel delivered to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — A new batch of nuclear fuel has been delivered to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced.
(2020-04-30). 'US has no legal argument to be JCPOA participant': Iran UN envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi argued that Washington's new efforts to pressure Iran through Resolution 2231 is futile.
(2020-04-30). Front pages of Iran international dailies on April 30. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran-based international newspapers on Thursday, April 30.
(2020-04-30). Iran thanks IAEA for sending RT-PCRs to help fight COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Tehran has expressed gratitude to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for sending reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) machines to Iran to help fight the coronavirus.
(2020-04-30). US' maximum pressure failing against nuclear deal's internal strength. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Head of Iranian President's Office said the United States' enmity with the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) is the clearest proof of Washington's anti-Iran characteristic, noting that, however, the US maximum pressure campaign has failed to break the historic pact apart.
(2020-04-30). US, EU stance on Iran's arm embargo not binding: Rezaei. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Secretary of Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei says the stances adopted by the US and the European Union on the removal of the arms embargo on Iran are not binding and will not prevent Tehran from buying conventional weapons after the ban expires.
(2020-04-30). Iran plays key role in preserving Persian Gulf security: Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Iran plays a key role in keeping the security of the Persian Gulf, noting that however, the presence of non-regional forces threatens any initiative that could benefit the people of the region.
(2020-04-30). Horses enjoying Astara beaches. en.mehrnews.com ASTARA, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Northern parts of Iran are the only place in the country you can find horses in abundance. Here are some photos of the people of Astara, Gilan province, taking their horses to a beach tour during a sunny spring day.
(2020-04-30). Iranian dailies' headlines on April 30. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the important headlines of the Iranian dailies on April 30.
(2020-04-30). 'The Stopped Clock' to go on screen in Indian, US film festivals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iranian short film 'The Stopped Clock', directed by Mina Sadat Hosseini, will take part in two international film festivals in India and the US.
(2020-04-30). Title of 'Persian Gulf' confirmed in various docs.: Kadkhodaei. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — The Guardian Council Spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei said that the name of the "Persian Gulf' has been confirmed in various documents.
(2020-04-29). With apparently fabricated nuclear documents, Netanyahu pushed the US towards war with Iran. thealtworld.com 
An investigation of supposed Iranian nuclear documents presented in a dramatically staged Netanyahu press conference indicates they were an Israeli fabrication designed to trigger US military conflict with Iran. | President Donald Trump scrapped the nuclear deal with Iran and continued to risk war with Iran based on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim to have proven definitively that Iran was determined to manufacture nuclear weapons. Netanyahu not only spun Trump but much of the corporate media as well, duping them with the public unveiling of what he claimed was the entire secret Iranian "nuclear…
(2020-04-29). Video: Israeli Military Buildup Near Golan Heights Follows Strikes on Syrian Capital. globalresearch.ca Israel has deployed additional units of the Iron Dome and Patriot air defense systems near the borders of Lebanon and Syria. Pro-Israeli sources claim that the country's military is preparing to repel possible retaliatory strikes from Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed …
(2020-04-29). Persian Gulf, symbol of 'solidarity, pride of Iranians'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi said that Persian Gulf is the manifestation of solidarity and pride of Iranians.
(2020-04-29). Tehran, Moscow emphasize political solution for Yemeni crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Assistant for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin discussed the latest developments of Yemen.
(2020-04-29). Using full name of "Persian Gulf" in UN docs. 'necessary'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — On the occasion of 'Persian Gulf National Day', Iranian Ambassador to UK Hamid Baeedinejad republished a document from the UN Secretariat, in which, the need to use the full name of "Persian Gulf" has been emphasized in the documents, publications and statements of the United Nations Organization.
(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…
(2020-04-30). It's Persian Gulf, 'Not New York Gulf': Rouhani Warns US Against Moves in Region — Report. iranian.com The statement comes on the heels of a new spiral of escalation in the region after US President Donald Trump instructed the Navy to destroy any Iranian vessels that approach and intimidate US warships at sea. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the United States against preparing any military moves in the Persian Gulf, pointing …
(2020-04-30). Moscow: UN Weapons Embargo on Iran Can't Be Prolonged Despite US Efforts. sputniknews.com The US secretary of state previously announced that Washington will be going to great lengths to prevent Iran from buying conventional weapons even if the UN embargo on them is lifted.
(2020-04-30). US Air Force Claims It's Ready to Use Nuclear Arsenal Despite Coronavirus Pandemic. sputniknews.com The COVID-19 outbreak has not spared the American military affecting two of its aircraft carriers, several foreign bases, and at least 6,754 servicemen.
(2020-04-29). Russia Calls on US and Iran to Exercise 'Maximum Restraint' Amid Escalating Tensions. iranian.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. The Russian Foreign Ministry has called on the US and Iran to exercise "maximum restraint' in the Persian Gulf region and not fall for provocations. "Moscow has …
(2020-04-30). As US Approaches Record Deficit, Israel Asks for Record Handout. iranian.com Breaking Defense, a digital magazine that covers military issues, reports that Israel may ask for its U.S. aid early, possibly in a lump sum that could be as high as $7.6 billion. This would work out to almost $21 million per day from American taxpayers, even though the U.S. is approaching a $4 trillion deficit (the largest in the world), …
(2020-04-29). Iran Breaks Through US-Led Blockade To Deliver Record Amount Of Oil To Syria. iranian.com Iran has managed to break through the long-term US blockade to deliver a large amount of oil to the Syrian Arab Republic, a tanker tracking website has revealed. According to the website Tanker Trackers, Iran has significantly increased their oil exports to Syria, with several cargoes reportedly reaching the Port of Baniyas in the Tartous …
(2020-04-29). Kaveh Mazaheri's "Funfair" Honored at European Independent Film Festival. iranian.com "Funfair", a short film by Iranian director Kaveh Mazaheri, has won the Best Non-European Independent Dramatic Short Award at the 15th edition of the European Independent Film Festival (ECU), the organizers have announced. "Funfair" is about Majid, a young financially struggling man who comes up with a ploy in order to better the life of …
(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). 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). 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). 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 …
(2020-04-23). 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….
(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 …
(2020-02-08). US Deploys 'Mini-Nukes' in Deplorable Threat to World Peace. theantimedia.com These so-called "mini-nukes" represent—despite the diminutive-sounding name—an increased risk of nuclear war.
(2020-02-05). Trump Says War With Iran Was "Closer Than You Thought" Last Month. theantimedia.com Trump told reporters that the U.S. came "closer than you thought" to war with Iran last month.
(2020-01-31). House Votes to Rein in Trump's Iran War Powers While Ending Endless Wars. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — January 30, 2020 — In response to two high-profile war powers votes on the House floor today, Peace Action released the following statement: "Our nation's endless wars are on autopilot, with Trump fitfully grabbing the steering wheel until his attention wanders somewhere else. Today's votes are a step toward Congress reclaiming its …
(2020-01-08). In the ongoing crisis, Congress must rein in Trump's war powers. peaceaction.org As we feared, President Trump's reckless assassination of Iran's Gen. Soleimani resulted in escalation — direct Iranian missile attacks on two military bases in Iraq. It's painful to watch more violence in a country that has already suffered far too much from endless war. All parties in the US/Iran conflict must cease military action and …
(2019-11-07). Take Action — Some actual, SANE legislation. peaceaction.org Trump has plans to spend nearly $2 TRILLION over the next 30 years on unneeded and unnecessary nuclear weapons and delivery systems. This makes no sense. This is insane. That's nearly $100 million wasted every day for thirty years on weapons we are supposed to be getting rid of. To put that amount in perspective, …
(2019-09-25). Take Action to Avoid War with Iran. peaceaction.org photo credit Dear Groundswell Readers, We have to keep pushing Congress this week if we want to avoid war with Iran. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said recently that the U.K. might join a U.S.-led military effort in the Gulf. When other nations step up to join the "coalition of the willing" it's often a bad sign. …