(2020-05-10). 'Without preconditions': Iran says it's ready to discuss full prisoner exchange with US amid talks of new swap. rt.com 
An Iranian government spokesperson has said that the country is prepared to negotiate a complete prisoner swap with the US. The news comes after reports of talks about exchanging two detainees infected with Covid-19. | "We are ready to exchange all prisoners and we are prepared to discuss this issue without any preconditions, but the US has not responded yet," Ali Rabiei said, as cited by Khabaronline. | We are worried about the safety and health of Iranians in jail… We hold America responsible for Iranians' safety amid the new coronavirus outbreak. | It follows a recent New York Times report about the ongoi…
(2020-05-10). Invaluable China-Iran friendship, solidarity in battling COVID-19 will last. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — After several months' efforts, the Covid-19 pandemic situation in China now has been effectively contained, nationwide resumption of economic activities is in full swing and ordinary Chinese daily routines have almost returned to normalcy.
(2020-05-10). Iran to host Int'l short film festival on coronavirus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — The International Short Film Festival on the coronavirus pandemic will be held in Tehran.
(2020-05-10). 107,603 people infected by COVID-19, death toll at 6,640 in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that the number of coronavirus cases has hit 107,603 in the country, while 86,143 have so far recovered from the disease.
(2020-05-10). Iran Parliament shelves bill to split industries ministry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Iranian lawmakers have rejected the bill on dividing the industries ministry and forming an independent ministry of commerce.
(2020-05-10). 'Braceball' to take part in Ramsgate Intl. Filmfest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) —Iranian short 'Braceball', written and directed by Reyhane Mortezaeinia, will take part in the 4th Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival in the UK.
(2020-05-10). Rouhani congratulates Iraq's new PM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani forwarded a message of felicitation to the newly-elected Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi, calling for cooperation of two countries in all fields.
(2020-05-10). Swiss channel insufficient to meet Iran's demands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says the much-publicized Swiss trade channel (SHTA) will not suffice in meeting Iran's needs at the time of sanctions.
(2020-05-10). US continuing macho delusions: Iran envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Referring to the unilateral withdrawal of the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran's Ambassador to Sweden Ahmad Masoumifar said that the US still continues macho delusions.
(2020-05-10). Headlines of Iranian dailies on May 10. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iranian dailies on Sunday, May 10.
(2020-05-10). Three drug smuggling gangs dismantled in NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Police forces of West Azerbaijan Province, Northwest of Iran, have dismantled three drug-trafficking bands in Khoy city in the last week.
(2020-05-10). MoD stages 'Equality and Sincere Assistance Maneuver'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Under the framework of 'Equality and Sincere Assistance Maneuver', Iran's Ministry of Defense distributed 20,000 livelihood foodstuff packages among the needy people of the province in a ceremony held with Defense Minister Hatami in attendance.
(2020-05-10). 'We are expected to face difficult autumn ahead': Namaki. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said, "We are expected to have one of the toughest autumns ahead due to the coincidence of influenza and coronavirus, and if that happens, we need to be fully prepared."
(2020-05-10). Front pages of Iran international dailies on May 10. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran-based international newspapers on Sunday, May 10.
(2020-05-10). 'IRGC's satellite launch improves Iran's geopolitical stance'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — A senior adviser to the commander of the Iranian Army believes that the successful launch of the Noor-1 satellite with relying on domestic capacities has improved Iran's geopolitical stance.
(2020-05-10). Iran very proud of controlling, combating coronavirus: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that today, the Islamic Republic of Iran is very proud of controlling and combatting the disease compared to other countries.
(2020-05-10). West failing in three areas amid COVID-19 battle: Ayat. Khamenei. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the western countries have failed in three areas during the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
(2020-05-10). Leader attends anti-corona taskforce session via video-conferencing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has attended today's session of Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters through video-conferencing.
(2020-05-10). Ayatollah Khamenei attending session of national task force against COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei took part in today's session of Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters through video-conferencing.
(2020-05-09). Tamil National Alliance backs Sri Lanka's Rajapakse regime on COVID-19. wsws.org TNA leader M.A. Sumanthiran declared that he does not "allow political opinions or differences…not only in our country but throughout the world."
(2020-05-08). This is Not a Conspiracy, It is a Terrifying Opportunity. counterpunch.org Every catastrophe and crisis are followed by a litany of conspiracy theories. The Covid-19 pandemic has proved no exception. From tales concerning transmission of some lethal agent through 5G infrastructure, to grand theories concerning a mastermind plot to destabilise the world, the fantastical and the absurd have spread almost as quickly as the virus. While the early culprits ranged from the Bill Gates to the Iranians, George Soros to the Eco-fascists, it's becoming more and more common to suggest some orchestrated Chinese plot. The alleged death of Kim Jong-un which had socialists the world over speculating ab…
(2020-05-08). Pressuring Iran Is Not the Answer to the US's Middle East Woes. commondreams.org Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivers remarks at the United Against Nuclear Iran Summit in New York City on September 25, 2018. (Photo: State Department photo) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/screen_shot_2020-05-08_at_12.54.28_pm.png …
(2020-05-09). Iranian Hackers Targeted Gilead. Coronavirus Research Becomes New Cybercrime Holy Grail. iranian.com The same group of shadowy Iranian hackers who were caught trying to steal America's atomic secrets – a group that's known only by the nickname "Charming Kitten" – has been caught trying to hack into Gilead, Reuters reports in what the financial newswire billed as an "exclusive scoop". Just days after the US and Britain issued a joint warning …
(2020-05-09). Iran Reports One of Lowest Daily COVID-19 Deaths in 2 Months. iranian.com Iran's Health Ministry on Saturday reported 48 new deaths from the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the second-lowest number of daily fatalities in almost two months. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoosh Jahanpoor said COVID-19 has taken the lives of 48 patients during the past 24 hours, bringing …
(2020-05-09). Operation Ajax: CIA Oil Coup in Iran. iranian.com Via The Cold War Our series on the history of the Cold War period continues with a documentary on the Iranian Coup of 1953 against the prime minister of Iran Mohammad Mosaddegh and the so-called operation Ajax conducted by the American and British in support of the oil interests and the shah regime. This coup …
(2020-05-08). Is Trump Kicking the Saudis to the Curb the Beginning of Something Not Terrible? iranian.com More than anything else in Saudi Arabia, that thing you smell is fear. Everything is coming unglued for the royal family there all at once. If we all weren't so distracted by the Coronapocalypse these things would all be front-page news. In the past week there have been three major stories concerning Saudi Arabia, none …
(2020-05-08). Anti-Iranian Boomerang Policies. iranian.com Two months after the coronavirus pandemic broke out in Iran, we are seeing signs of a significant improvement for the total situation. The number of daily deaths has dropped below one hundred for a week in a row, the number of new COVID-19 cases has been on a continuous decline for more than three weeks, …
(2020-05-10). Israel 'Too Weak' to Take on Iran as it Continues to Cement its Presence in Syria – Military Expert. sputniknews.com Although reports suggest that Iran has started to evacuate its supposed military bases from Syria, an Israeli military expert says it is too early to celebrate.
(2020-05-10). Iran: Virus death toll at 6,640, cases exceed 108,000. yenisafak.com The coronavirus death toll in Iran rose to 6,640 with 51 more fatalities over the past 24 hours, state media reported on Sunday.A further of 1,383 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past day, raising the overall count to 107,603, Iran's state broadcaster reported, citing a statement by the Health Ministry.It said 83,143 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far, while 2,675 patients remain in critical condition.In Iran, one of the Middle Eastern countries hardest hit by the pandemic, COVID-19 was first detected in the city of Qom on Feb. 19 and then spread throughout the country.
(2020-05-10). Iran arrests 320 over 'provocative' COVID-19 posts. yenisafak.com Iran announced that it arrested at least 320 people for allegedly spreading "false and provocative" information on the novel coronavirus pandemic via social media, according to local reports on Sunday."320 people who were sharing false and provocative posts about the COVID-19 pandemic on social media were arrested," said police chief Hossein Ashtari, the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) reported.Iran, one of the Middle Eastern countries hardest hit by the outbreak, COVID-19 was first detected in the city of Qom on Feb. 19, then spreading throughout the country.The coronavirus death toll in Iran rose to 6,589 a…
(2020-05-08). Iconic Sassanid-Era Fortress in Iran Suffers Deep Cracks After 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake. iranian.com On Thursday, an earthquake estimated at 5.1 magnitude hit a large part of Iran, including the Tehran province in the northern areas of the country. One day earlier, another earthquake with the same strength hit the province of Lorestan in the western regions of the country. A Wednesday earthquake in Iran's western province of Lorestan caused …
(2020-05-07). Minnesota: Anti-war movement urges Rep. Omar to unsign AIPAC's Iran sanctions letter. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – The Twin Cities Anti-War Committee sent a letter to Minnesota's Representative Ilhan Omar, May 6, urging her to withdraw her support for a letter that furthers AIPAC's lobbying efforts to continue sanctions against Iran. | The letter states, "We strongly urge you to unsign AIPAC's statement and to stand with Representatives Betty McCullom, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and the few others brave enough to reject AIPAC's roadmap to an increase in sanctions against Iran." | "In the face of the world superpowers' saber-rattling, we should defend Iran's desire to prote…
(2020-05-07). Once Again Trump Scoffs Congressional War Powers with Republican Help. peaceaction.org Once Again Trump Scoffs Congressional War Powers with Republican Help Washington, D.C. — May 7, 2020 — In response to the veto by President Trump yesterday of a bill (S.J.Res.68) to reclaim congressional war powers in regards to Iran and the anticipated failure today of the Senate override vote, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for …
(2020-05-07). US sanctions have helped to make Iran the biggest coronavirus victim in Asia. thecanary.co The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has hit Iran harder than any other country in Asia. At the time of writing, it has a death toll of This si…
(2020-05-07). Iran anti-war bill in tatters after Trump veto and Senate failure to uphold it. peoplesdispatch.org The presidential veto is set to be challenged in the US Congress, where the resolution would require a two-thirds majority in both houses to override the veto…
(2020-05-07). Iran takes delivery of medical supplies bought from France. iranian.com Iran took delivery of about 10 tons medical supplies bought from France through Sarisu cross border market in northwestern country, IRNA reported on Thursday. Director of Bazargan Customs office Sadeq Namdar told IRNA on Thursday that it is the seventh medical cargo delivered to Iran through northwestern Iranian border market. The medical cargo includes antiserum, …
(2020-05-07). Like it or not, Iran-Arab trade still in tens of billions. iranian.com Iran's political ties with US allies in the Persian Gulf have been on the rocks, but commercial ties have chugged along quietly, despite the Trump administration's pressure on Arab states to reduce their relationship with Tehran to the minimum. According to Arab-Africa director of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization Farzad Piltan, trade with the UAE, Oman, …
(2020-05-06). 'Insulting Resolution': Trump Vetoes Measure Curbing Military Action Against Iran. iranian.com US President Donald Trump has vetoed a bill that would have reined in his power to unilaterally make war against Iran. The bill was passed by lawmakers after the White House's January decision to assassinate a leading Iranian general without notifying Congress, bringing the region to the brink of war. In March, federal lawmakers passed a …
(2020-05-06). Lebanon appreciates Iran for medical aid to fight coronavirus. iranian.com Lebanese foreign affairs and health and public services ministers on Tuesday expressed gratitude for Tehran's medical aid to help fight COVID-19. According to Al-Manar, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan hailed Iran's medical supply which includes 15 ventilators and a large number of testing kits, saying that this message of Iran is message of affection, friendship …
(2020-05-06). Rouhani Communicates To G4+1 Consequences Of Extending Iran Arms Embargo. iranian.com Addressing a cabinet session on Wednesday, Rouhani made it clear that lifting the UN arms embargo against Iran is an indispensable part of the nuclear deal. "If the arms embargo (on Iran) is to return one day, with any title, under any statement and with any mechanism, our response will be what I have mentioned …
(2020-05-06). Chinese Authoritarianism Versus White Racism. iranian.com For many Europeans racism is normal. Especially when it's directed at people who look different to them. Although Europeans have come a long way from their colonial past they still have a long way to go. Many Europeans led by the U.S. have been engaged in derogatory and racist language toward the Chinese government and …
(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 …
(2020-05-05). Ending Sanctions Only Way to Prove US Sincerity in Offering Help, Rouhani Tells Abe. iranian.com In a telephone conversation with Japan's prime minister, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the US should first lift the unlawful sanctions against Tehran to prove it is sincere in offering help in the battle with the novel coronavirus. "If the Americans are honest amid the conditions caused by the coronavirus and intend to take a …
(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…
(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.
(2020-04-16). [Correspondence] Blood transfusion strategies and ECMO during the COVID-19 pandemic — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank David Koeckerling and colleagues for their correspondence calling for restrictive blood transfusion strategies in response to our Health-care Development report on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) services for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.1 The ideal transfusion trigger during ECMO support remains uncertain. Daily transfusion of the magnitude mentioned by Koeckerling and colleagues happens occasionally in patients receiving ECMO, but such requirements seldom happen in adult patients receiving venovenous ECMO managed in…
(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….