(2020-05-05). Trump's Threat to Iran Has a Hollow, Angsty Ring. counterpunch.org A tweet by the U.S. 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." Trump seems to be talking the language of war while indulging in politics by other means. Like his ban
(2020-05-05). Lebanon appreciates Iran for sending medical aid to Beirut. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — The Lebanese Minister of Health Hamad Hassan appreciated Iran's efforts to send ventilators and diagnostic kits to Beirut, especially in the current critical situation.
(2020-05-05). 'Eaten' goes on screen at Stuttgart Intl. Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iranian animated piece, 'Eaten' by Mohsen Rezapour is set to go on screen at the 27th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film in Germany.
(2020-05-05). Iran hands over prisoners to China, Indonesia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Justice Minister for Human Rights and International Affairs Mahmoud Abbasi informed on Tuesday that Iran has handed over 15 Indonesian and one Chinses prisoners to their home countries.
(2020-05-05). Iran dispatches coronavirus test kits consignment to Germany. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iranian consignment comprising 40,000 coronavirus test kits was dispatched from Tehran to Germany on Tuesday morning.
(2020-05-05). Front pages of Iran international dailies on May 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran-based international newspapers on Tuesday, May 05.
(2020-05-05). Iranian vessels equipped with latest military technologies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi lauded the Iranian forces' readiness on the ground, see and the skies, saying that the country's naval fleet is equipped with the world's latest military technologies.
(2020-05-05). Iran, Oman discuss latest regional developments, bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Oman Hojjatoleslam Nouri Shahroudi met and held talks with Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah in Oman on Tue.
(2020-05-05). Covid-19 infects 99,970 individuals in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) — Iranian Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that the number of coronavirus cases has hit 99,970 in Iran, while 6,340 ones have lost their lives due to the disease.
(2020-05-05). Headlines of Iranian dailies on May 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, May 05.
(2020-05-05). Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to contain COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 5 (MNA) — Top Iranian and Pakistani health officials discussed the coronavirus outbreak and ways of containing the pandemic through cooperation.
(2020-05-05). Iran's RAILEXPO 2020 to be held thru. observing health protocols amid pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iran International Exhibitions Company [IIEC] said on Tue. that Rail Expo 2020 will be held in the country in full compliance with health protocols during the outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19.
(2020-05-05). Renowned Iranian translator passes away. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Najaf Daryabandari, a renowned Iranian writer and translator passed away at the age of 91 on Monday.
(2020-05-05). 'Zionists regime's parasitic life at risk': expert. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 5 (MNA) — Iranian political expert on West Asian Affairs Ahmadreza Rouhollahzad says the world powers are coping with economic challenges and the issue has negatively influenced the Zionist regime economic conditions, which is living a parasitic life.
(2020-05-05). Iran's trade volume exchanged with Arab countries at $22bn last year: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iran's volume of trade exchanged with the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf littoral states in the last Iranian calendar year [ended March 20, 2020] stood at $22 billion.
(2020-05-05). Iran to inaugurate 11.9bn energy projects by March 2021. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 6 (MNA) — Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian announced on Tuesday that following a scheme called "A-B-Iran", the ministry is going to inaugurate 500 trillion rials (about $11.9 billion) worth of energy projects in several provinces across the country during the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2021).
(2020-05-05). SHAD system creates a teacher-student relationship during pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 5 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that online SHAD system has created a teacher-student relationship during the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the country.
(2020-05-05). Talks underway between Iran, Turkey over reopening borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Talks are underway between Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey over the reopening of trade and business borders amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, COVID-19.
(2020-05-05). Pompeo should read UNSCR 2231: FM Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Noting that UNSCR 2231 and JCPOA are inseparable, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif explained the resolution to his American counterpart once again.
(2020-05-05). Over 23 tons of narcotics seized in Iran in a week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Over 23 tons of different illicit drugs have been busted by Iran's anti-narcotics police forces in the country in the last week, according to an official.
(2020-05-05). Iran's production capacity of steel sections hits 47mn tons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — As the capacity of steel sections' production plants in the country until the current Iranian calendar year was predicted to reach 45 million tons, production capacity of steel sections has currently exceeded 47 million tons at large, the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade reported on Tue.
(2020-05-05). Rouhani, Abe stress need for coop. between Iran, Japan to fight coronavirus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — In a phone conversation on Tue., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed the need for cooperation between all countries in the world to fight the coronavirus, as well cooperation between the two countries to share the experiences in this regard.
(2020-05-05). Iran saves ‚Ǩ3.4mn currency in domestic parts manufacturing last year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 6 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran saved over ‚Ǩ3.4 billion worth of foreign currency in the field of domestic manufacturing of parts last year [ended March 20, 2020].
(2020-05-05). Traditional dyeing workshop in Hamedan. en.mehrnews.com HAMEDAN, May 05 (MNA) — Pictures show piles of wool yarns being put into dye baths of different colors to prepare one of the basic materials for producing the renowned Persian handmade carpets.
(2020-05-04). Non-oil exports, driving force of Iran's economy in current year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 5 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani said that export of non-oil commodities is the driving force of economy of the country in the current year [started March 21, 2020].
(2020-05-04). Return of Iranian scientist in US jail to country confirmed: MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) — Referring to the latest status of Iranian scientist imprisoned in the US, Spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, Hossein Naghavi Hosseini said according to representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Defense and Intelligence, Asgari's return to the country has been confirmed.
(2020-05-04). David vs. Goliath: How Poorer Nations Can Fight for Their Interests. strategic-culture.org I thought I was winning, landing punch after punch, but then I was hit by a surprise left hook, and hit the canvas… intellectually speaking. In a debate segment a little while back I was arguing with a gent who was sure that the only way for smaller countries like Iran, North Korea and Pakistan to stand up to U.S. pressure was to use international "justice". For him this was something to the effect of going to the UN and trying to punish Washington with lawyers, courts and bureaucracy for its international bullying. The natural response to such flagrant naivete were my arguments like… | "Just who put together…
(2020-05-04). Need to boost coop. between Iran, Turkey more than before: Vaezi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 4 (MNA) — Iranian President's Chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said that the two countries of Iran and Turkey should make their utmost effort to increase bilateral cooperation more than before.
(2020-05-05). Pompeo and the capricious virus. iranian.com Iran has delivered a devastating blow to the ego of the Trump administration, puncturing it beyond repair, by its announcement Sunday that mosques will start reopening in low-risk areas of the country from May 5. President Hassan Rouhani said mosques would reopen in 132 regions designated as white under a colour-coded system after being consistently …
(2020-05-05). Milad Mohseni, Guinness world record holder in juggling, seeks eight more records. iranian.com Milad Mohseni, the Iranian world record holder in juggling says he is ready to register eight more records at Guinness World Records book. Speaking to IRNA correspondent on Tuesday, Mohseni said that if he is supported, he will be the first athlete in the world whose name is registered in Guinness World Record book for …
(2020-05-04). Russia slams US for obstructing Iran's loan request from IMF. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 4 (MNA) — Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin on Monday lashed out at US's attempt for obstructing a loan by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria amid the pandemic.
(2020-05-04). Iran Air to launch flight to bring home Iranians from Netherlands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) — Iran Air announced that it will launch one flight to the Netherlands on May 14 to return stranded Iranians due to coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-05-04). US Push for "Low-yield Nukes" Makes Nuclear War More Likely as Russia Will Retaliate with Full Force, Moscow Says. globalresearch.ca The US State Department's case for tactical nuclear weapons is a case study in psychological projection not seen since the darkest days of the Cold War and its ever-present threat of world-ending atomic holocaust. | Back in February, the Pentagon announced …
(2020-05-04). The Novel Coronavirus and Nuclear Weapons. commondreams.org "Just as the threat of the new coronavirus must be met by cooperation, common-sense and solidarity among peoples and nations," write the authors, "so must the danger of a nuclear war." (Photo: CC) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/world_map_health_virus_red_1200x630_0.jpg …
(2020-05-04). Is Persian a homogenous genetic and thus distinct "superior race"? iranian.com The Persian people are one of the many diverse ancient peoples from the extended Iranian (Irano-Indo-European) families, who as roamer-gatherer nomads spread out from central Asia to northern India, the Caucasus, Asia Minor, and the Persian Plateau between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf since at least the Neolithic Period (late Stone Age of …
(2020-05-04). Friday Prayers to Be Held in 157 Iranian Cities. iranian.com People in 157 cities across Iran can attend the Friday prayers this week after a two-month hiatus following the coronavirus outbreak, an official said. Deputy head of the Policy-Making Council of Iranian Friday Prayer Leaders said on Sunday that this week's Friday prayers will be held in 157 cities in compliance with the health protocols. …
(2020-05-04). Iran to reopen mosques in low-risk areas from Monday. iranian.com Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says mosques will reopen in 132 regions designated as white under a color-coded system after being consistently free of the new coronavirus. Iran's Health Ministry has divided the country into white, yellow and red areas based on the number of infections and deaths. "Mosques will reopen in 132 towns, which were …
(2020-05-04). Eshgh: A Story of Everlasting Love. iranian.com …
(2020-05-04). Airborne Commander: Iran Enjoys Most Powerful Helicopter Fleet in West Asia. iranian.com Iranian Army Airborne Commander General Yousef Qorbani said that his country's powerful helicopter fleet ranks first in West Asia and fifth in the world. "We are in possession of the most powerful helicopter fleet in West Asia and our great helicopter fleet is the fifth in the world," General Qorbani told FNA on Monday. He …
(2020-05-04). Coronavirus-positive scientist to return home from U.S. jail: Tehran. iranian.com Sirous Asgari, an Iranian scientist imprisoned in the United States who has contracted the novel coronavirus, will return home soon, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry. During a press conference on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said the ministry is following up on Asgari's case both in Iran and in the U.S. Asgari, who has …
(2020-05-03). Iran Bashing, a US Media Specialty. iranian.com Operating as imperial mouthpieces, US establishment media are hostile toward all sovereign independent nations on its target list for regime change. They're countries unwilling to sacrifice their sovereign rights to US interests. Iran tops the list of Middle East nations Washington wants transformed into a vassal state — to gain control over its vast hydrocarbon …
(2020-05-03). New START and the China Diversion. strategic-culture.org The effort to bring China into an arms reduction treaty certainly is futile. Not only is China not going to participate in arms control negotiations with the U.S. anytime soon, but even if China were persuaded to participate the limits set by New START would allow China to increase its nuclear arsenal many times over while still remaining in compliance.
(2020-05-03). 90-year-old lady defeats COVID-19 in Iran. iranian.com A 90-year-old woman from western Iran has defeated coronavirus (COVID-19) after three weeks of resistance to the deadly virus, doctors said on Sunday. The senior citizen who lives in Iran's Ilam Province was discharged from Mostafa Khomeini hospital. Earlier, a 106-year-old patient from Qom, a 98-year-old lady from Mashad, a 97-year-old woman from Qom, an …
(2020-05-03). Iran Under Siege from Humanitarian Imperialism amid Pandemic. iranian.com Iran is once again under siege from humanitarian imperialism. The United Nations (UN) has released multiple reports in recent weeks criticizing the Iranian government for supposed human rights violations in relation to the treatment of prisoners and its lockdown procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nazanin Boniadi, a board of director at the Center for Human …
(2020-05-02). Virus-hit Iran holds drive-in religious ceremonies. iranian.com With mosques in Iran closed as it battles the coronavirus, worshippers have adopted the novel solution of getting behind the wheel at drive-ins to gather during the fasting month of Ramadan.
(2020-05-02). Feeling Iran — Sights of this beautiful country as an American. iranian.com "Some moments from my trip to Iran. This was an incredible place to visit, filled with rich culture, beautiful architecture, and the kindest people I have met. Amidst the news and tension surrounding the government of this country, I hope that scenes like these can help share about the wonderful people and places Iran has …
(2020-05-01). Experts Warn of New Nuclear Arms Race After Trump Signals US Withdrawal from START Treaty. mintpressnews.com While much of the corporate press has blamed Russia and China for the sudden failure of multiple longstanding nuclear treaties, experts put the blame on squarely on the Trump administration.
(2020-05-01). Iran to build houses on Persian Gulf islands. iranian.com The Iranian islands of the Persian Gulf will be turned into residential areas, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri announced on Wednesday. Tangsiri said the decision came according to an order issued by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The announcement was made as Iran marked the National …
(2020-05-01). Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rules Out Extension of UN Arms Embargo on Iran. iranian.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said renewing a UN arms embargo against Iran which is to expire in October 2020 is out of the question. "For us, the case of the existing ban on arms deliveries to and from Iran was closed with the adoption of Resolution 2231. The embargo regime expires in October …
(2020-04-30). With apparently fabricated nuclear documents, Netanyahu pushed the US towards war with Iran. thegrayzone.com An investigation of supposed Iranian nuclear documents presented in a dramatically staged Netanyahu press conference indicates they were an Israeli…