(2020-06-20). [World Report] COVID-19 resurgence in Iran. thelancet.com Iran was one of the first countries to experience a COVID-19 epidemic, and began relaxing restrictions in April, but cases have since rebounded. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2020-06-19). Tipping the Nuclear Dominos. counterpunch.org 
If the Trump administration follows through on its threat to re-start nuclear tests, it will complete the unraveling of more than 50 years of arms control agreements, taking the world back to the days when school children practiced "duck and cover," and people built backyard bomb shelters.
(2020-06-19). Bolton account of Trump White House: Another volley in the conflict within the US ruling elite. wsws.org Press reviews indicate that Bolton's book attacks Trump entirely from the right, expressing particular bitterness that the administration did not go to war against Iran.
(2020-06-19). Iran reports 120 more deaths related to coronavirus. yenisafak.com Iran on Friday confirmed 120 more fatalities from the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 9,392.Health Ministry spokesman Sima Sadat Lari said a further 2,615 people tested positive for COVID-19, raising the overall count to 200,262.A total of 159,192 people have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far, he said, adding that 2,833 remain at hospitals in critical conditions.Over 1.37 million tests have been conducted in the country to date, Lari said.Iran sees an upward trend in daily infections in many provinces, especially in the southwestern Khuzestan provi…
(2020-06-19). Iran-Pakistan agree to further strengthen economic ties despite coronavirus. iranian.com Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment welcoming the resumption of trade activities at the common border stressed the need to further enhance bilateral economic ties between the two states despite coronavirus pandemic. Ambassador Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini met with Abdul Razak Dawood on Thursday to discuss …
(2020-06-19). Racism in the U.S. is far deeper and broader than ever thought, let alone acknowledged. iranian.com In commemoration of Juneteenth Day The 8 minutes, 46 seconds lethal knee-jerking, chokehold, and neck crushing of excessive police brutality force inflicted on the late slain George Floyd and now endured heavily by his family and the Nation and the world over as a whole, has had far more adverse American and global ramifications and …
(2020-06-18). Trump threatens to re-start nuclear weapons tests, undoing 50 years of agreements. peoplesworld.org 
If the Trump administration follows through on its threat to restart nuclear tests, it will complete the unraveling of more than 50 years of arms control agreements, taking the world back to the days when school children practiced "duck and cover" and people built backyard bomb shelters. It will certainly be the death knell for the Comprehensive …
(2020-06-18). US imposes new sanctions on Syria under Caesar Act. peoplesdispatch.org The US administration announced a new set of political and economic sanctions against Syria on June 17, Wednesday, under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection act. The act was enacted in the US in December 2019 and made part of the National Defence Authorisation act for the year 2020. | The Caesar act asks the government of Syria and its allies, Russia and Iran, to halt military operations aimed at retaking territories captured by armed militias and rebel forces supported by Turkey and the US in Syria. The Syrian government has rejected the act, saying that it cannot allow such a division of the country. | The exe…
(2020-06-18). Why Japan Cancelled Installation of American Missiles in Its Territory. US Military Presence Threatens Japan's Security. globalresearch.ca Since 1945, when the United States bombed the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with nuclear weapons, Japan has entered an era of total submission to Washington, demilitarizing and abdicating its own real sovereignty. Tokyo came under the umbrella of American …
(2020-06-18). Iran sees no change in its policy towards Syria: VP Jahangiri. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Iranian First Vice President Es'hagh Jahangiri said that Tehran's policy towards Damascus has not changed.
(2020-06-18). Iran's daily death toll from coronavirus drops below 100. yenisafak.com Iran on Thursday confirmed 87 more fatalities from the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 9,272.Iran's daily number of COVID-19 fatalities dropped under 100 for the first time after the last four days.Health Ministry spokesman Sima Sadat Lari said a further 2,596 people tested positive for COVID-19, raising the overall count to 197,647.A total of 156,991 people have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far, he said, adding that 2,795 remain at hospitals in critical conditions.Over 1.34 million tests have been conducted in the country to date, Lari said.Afte…
(2020-06-18). Iran urges intl. community to not let US use intl. bodies as 'political instrument'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Ambassador Kazem Gharibabadi condemned the US policy of using economic terrorism against other countries, warning that international organizations should not be used as 'political tool' at the hands of Washington.
(2020-06-18). US' use of coercion against countries rooted in long history of racism: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — An Iranian diplomat noted that Washington's coercive measures against other nations can be traced back to the long history of racial superiority in the United States.
(2020-06-18). VIDEO: Moment when Iran's new-generation naval cruise missiles hit target. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — During maneuvers on Thursday in the Sea of Oman, the Iranian Navy successfully test-fired short- and long-range sea-to-sea and coast-to-sea cruise missiles.
(2020-06-18). Iran will continue path of development despite all pressures: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the inauguration of national projects in the country shows that hostilities and pressures cannot stop Iran in its path to progress.
(2020-06-18). Health Ministry confirms 2,596 infections, 87 deaths in 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Health Ministry announced that 2,596 new cases of infections with the novel coronavirus disease have been confirmed in the past 24 hours.
(2020-06-18). Iran-Venezuela alliance a glorious example for nations to follow: American analyst. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — An American columnist and political author says the Iran-Venezuela alliance against the US is a glorious model for other nations to stand against Washington's hegemonic policies.
(2020-06-18). Tehran not to allow IAEA inspections based on enemies' allegations: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency said that the country will not let IAEA inspect sites based on allegations made by enemies of the Islamic Republic, even if it is clear that inspections will debunk those allegations.
(2020-06-18). Iran Showcases Launch of Newest Land-to-Sea Missile in Indian Ocean — Video. iranian.com After importing all types of armaments and equipment for years, Iran has been increasingly switching toward the domestic production of military wares presenting new achievements of its defence industry almost every year. Iranian naval forces have tested newly acquired land-to-sea and sea-to-sea cruise missiles. This occurred during the so-called "Ramadan Martyrs" drills conducted in the …
(2020-06-17). Israel Increases Secretive Nuclear Stockpile to 90 Warheads: Report. globalresearch.ca Israel may have increased its nuclear stockpile from 80 warheads in 2019 to 90 in 2020, according to a new report by a leading global arms watchdog. | The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) said in its
(2020-06-17). Israel Increases Secretive Nuclear Stockpile to 90 Warheads: Enough to Blow Up the Planet… globalresearch.ca Israel may have increased its nuclear stockpile from 80 warheads in 2019 to 90 in 2020, according to a new report by a leading global arms watchdog. | The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) said in its
(2020-06-17). IRGC Gears Up For 'Routine' Fuel Shipments To Venezuela, Defying Trump. iranian.com Here we go again — Iran is prepping a round two of major sanctions-busting gas delivery to fuel-starved Venezuela, which is of course rich on heavy crude oil but currently lacks the capacity to refine it based on its derelict and badly in need of repair facilities. Amid continued White House threats of military intervention to uphold a sanctions …
(2020-06-17). North Korea says it is sending soldiers to joint border sites. thecanary.co 
North Korea has said it will send soldiers to closed inter-Korean co-operation sites in its territory and reinstall guard posts and resume military exercises at frontline areas, nullifying deals reached with South Korea two years ago.The announcement is the latest in a series of provocations by North Korea in what experts believe are calculated moves to apply pressure on Seoul and Washington amid stalled nuclear negotiations.On Tuesday, the North destroyed an empty inter-Korean liaison office in its territory.The demolition of an inter-Korean liaison office building in Kaesong (Korean Central News Agency/Korea Ne…
(2020-06-17). Let Them Eat Weapons: Trump's Bizarre Arms Race. dissidentvoice.org 
In late May of this year, President Donald Trump's special envoy for arms control bragged before a Washington think tank that the U.S. government was prepared to outspend Russia and China to win a new nuclear arms race. "The president has made clear that we have a tried and true practice here," he remarked. "We know how to win …
(2020-06-17). India and China Dispute: The World's Longest Unmarked Border. globalresearch.ca Incongruous, deadly, bizarre. Two nuclear powers engaging in a fatal skirmish over a piece of territory with no economic resources, using rocks and clubs with protruding nails. A stone-age fight in the nuclear era. | Einstein said he did not know …
(2020-06-17). Iran's virus death toll rises by 120 to hit 9,185. yenisafak.com Iran on Wednesday confirmed 120 more fatalities from the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 9,185.Iran's daily number of COVID-19 fatalities decreased to under 100 in mid-April and recorded as 34 on May 25, but daily figures have shown an upward trend in last four days after authorities took measures to ease restrictions.Health Ministry spokesman Sima Sadat Lari said a further 2,612 people tested positive for COVID-19, raising the overall count to 195,051.A total of 154,812 people have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far, he said, adding that 2,789 rema…
(2020-06-17). Iran, Azerbaijan hold phone talk on development of economic relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — In a telephone conversation, Iran's minister of finance Farhad Dejpasand and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev conferred on expansion of mutual economic ties under the outbreak of coronavirus.
(2020-06-17). Iraqi PM vows to stand by Iran in hard times. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said that Baghdad will stand by Tehran during the hard times as Tehran did the same.
(2020-06-17). Education min. inaugurates projects in North khorasan. en.mehrnews.com BOJNOURD, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Education Mohsen Haji Mirzaei in his trip to North Khorasan province on Wednesday inaugurated some educational projects.
(2020-06-17). Yazd mourns for martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jafar Sadiq (PBUH). en.mehrnews.com YAZD, Jun. 17 (MNA) — The mourning ceremony of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jafar Sadiq (PBUH), the sixth Imam of Shi'ite world, was held in Yazd, central Iran. Imam Sadiq attained martyrdom on the 25th Shawwal 14 A.H. Attendants of the ceremony observe health protocols in order to avoid the spread of the lethal coronavirus.
(2020-06-17). Tehran, Tunis confer on expansion of parliamentary ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — In a meeting between Iran's ambassador to Tunis Mohammad-Reza Raouf-Sheybani and Tunisia's speaker of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People Rachid al-Ghannouchi the two sides discussed enhancement of relations between the parliaments of the two countries and activation of friendship committee of Iran and Tunisia.
(2020-06-17). Tehran, Baghdad ink new financial accord. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), announced on Wednesday that under a newly penned financial framework between Tehran, Baghdad, Iran will use its financial resources in Iraq for purchasing basic goods and unsanctioned products.
(2020-06-17). Iran COVID-19 update: 2,612 new infections, 120 deaths in 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — According to the Iranian Health Ministry, the novel coronavirus disease has claimed 120 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours.
(2020-06-17). Iraq ready to pay back its debts to Iran. iranian.com Iraqi Minister of Finance Ali Abdul-Amir Allawi said in the meeting with the governor of Central Bank of Iran Abdonasser Hemmati that Iraq is ready to pay all the debts to Iran. After the meeting, Hemmati told IRNA that Iraq has expressed readiness to pay back its debts to Iran and the previous agreements between …
(2020-06-17). Iran to Use Joint Mechanism with Iraq for Foreign Purchases. iranian.com Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) unveiled plans for using a joint mechanism with Iraq to purchase basic commodities and items excluded from the list of anti-Iranian sanctions. Iran's top banker Abdonnaser Hemmati, who is on a visit to Iraq with a ranking economic delegation, held a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Ali …
(2020-06-16). Coronavirus may move travel into 'the realm of luxury' in Iran. iranian.com The coronavirus pandemic may turn tours and travels in Iran into luxury items as observing health protocols will rise the cost of travel in the country, Mohammad Ali Vaqefi, the vice president of the Iranian Tour Operators Association, has warned. "With the continuation of the coronavirus outbreak, tourists may prefer individual travel rather than tours. …
(2020-06-16). Iran resumes electricity imports from Turkmenistan. iranian.com Iran has resumed imports of electricity from neighboring Turkmenistan amid a surge in domestic consumption that requires moves to spread the load across the national power grid. Head of Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce Majid Mohammad Nejad said on Tuesday that Iran would pay for electricity provided by the Turkmens through bartering goods. "Imports of …
(2020-06-16). Trade between Iran, India to return to normal in 2 weeks. iranian.com Trade between Iran and India, which has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, is expected to return to normal within one or two weeks, the vice-chairman of Iran-India Joint Chamber of Commerce told ILNA on Sunday. Parham Rezaei said while the coronavirus has created some problems for trade between the two countries, which are still …
(2020-06-16). Trump's 'Caesar' Style Siege on Syria, A Sign of Impending Regional Failure. iranian.com Would be emperor Donald Trump has announced the 'Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act', to tighten the genocidal siege on the Syrian people. Without a hint of irony, this new edict imposes even more serious obstacles to the Syrian people getting access to energy, food and medicines, while claiming its purpose is to 'protect' those same …