Daily Archives: October 26, 2020

2020-10-26: News Headlines

Binoy Kampmark (2020-10-26). Trusted Demonologies: US Electoral Interference, the Proud Boys and Iran. counterpunch.org Iran, Russia and electoral interference. It is all part of the delicious mess that any observer of US politics has come to expect. Were the US body politic capable of being examined on the clinician's couch, historical fears, psychic disturbances, and a range of unsettling syndromes would be identified. The issue of electoral interference would

Andrea Germanos, staff writer (2020-10-26). At UN, Iranian Foreign Minister Blames US War on Terror for 'Countless Broken Societies'. commondreams.org The Iranian foreign minister took at at the "eight violent wars that the United States initiated or joined since 2001." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/zarif-75-un-war-terror.png

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). Largest Iranian containership docks at Shahid Rajaee Port. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — The director general of Hormozgan Ports and Maritime Organization announced that the largest Iranian containership has docked at Shahid Rajaee Port in south Iran.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). Removing banking barrier activates Iran-Iraq border capacity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — First Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament said that removal of banking barrier will activate border capacities between Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). European troika still call for maintaining JCPOA: German FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — German Foreign Minister revealed the continuation of effort of European troika (UK, France and Germany) to maintain nuclear deal, JCPOA, with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). Western governments seeking to attribute terrorism to Islam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force said that Western governments are seeking to attribute brutal acts of terrorism to Islam, while they themselves have created terrorist groups.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). US spent 220 years of its history in war: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister said that the UN should contain its host which has spent 220 years of its history in war.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). 'Careless Crime' to go on screen at Tokyo Filmex. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — Iranian film, 'Careless Crime' directed by Shahram Mokri will be screened at the Tokyo Filmex International Film Festival in Japan.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). Over 87 tons of narcotics seized in S Iran in 6 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — Police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, have seized over 87 tons of illicit drugs in the first six months of the year.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). US imposes new sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Petroleum. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Petroleum and a number of top Iranian officials.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-26). US Withdrawal from INF grave mistake: Putin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin Says US exit from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty was a "grave mistake" which creates the risk of a renewal of the nuclear arms race.

Caitlin Johnstone (2020-10-25). Nothing Will Fundamentally Change: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com A propaganda machine that can make people worry about foreign governments while their own government is destroying lives in their own country and all over the world is a propaganda machine that can make people believe anything. | ~ | Americans are hurt by their own government infinitely more than they are hurt by Russia, China and Iran. People around the world are hurt by the US government far more than Americans are hurt by their own government. Stop worrying about foreigners, America. It serves only the powerful. | ~ | Joe Biden: Nothing will fundamentally change. | Liberals: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION…

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2020-10-25). Russia and United States Get Closer on Signing Nuclear Agreement. globalresearch.ca Russia and the United States, after several months of moving forth and back with negotiations, have finally moved closer to agree on extending the controversial nuclear treaty for one year. The one-year short-term agreement was on the initiative, or better …

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-25). VIDEO: IRGC dispatches forces to NW border regions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) — The IRGC Ground Force dispatched forces to the northwest of Iran on Sunday to protect joint borders with Azerbaijan and Armenia against the ongoing military conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-25). 'Malice of those who insult Prophet shows their disbelief'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) — The speaker of the Iranian Parliament believes the wickedness of those who insult the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shows their disbelief in God.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-25). Nation's security, national interests Iran's red line. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) — The Commander of IRGC Ground Force named Iranians' security and national interests as the redlines of the Islamic Republic of Iran establishment.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-25). Al-Nujaba Secretary-Gen. to arrive in Tehran on Mon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) — The secretary-general of al-Nujaba will arrive in Tehran on Monday to consult with senior ‚Äéofficials of the Islamic Republic.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-25). Army Ground Force's military exercise. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) — The Iranian army's air defense' annual drills were successfully held on Saturday night in the northwestern border regions of the country.

news.un (2020-10-25). UN treaty banning nuclear weapons set to enter into force in January. news.un.org In what leading campaigners are describing as "a new chapter for nuclear disarmament", the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will now come into force on 22 January, after Honduras became the 50th Member State to ratify on Saturday.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Harvesting Roselle flowers in Khuzestan. en.mehrnews.com AHVAZ, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The farmers in Karun County, southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, are harvesting Roselle flowers which are mainly used for producing Hibiscus tea.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Iranian short animation 'Malakout' vies at SIN Film Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iranian short animated film 'Malakout' (Divinity), directed by Farnoosh Abedi, has been nominated for Best Director and Best Film at the SIN Film Festival.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Iran photo artist wins top Award at Siena Intl Photo Award. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — An Iranian photographer won an award for "creative photography" | in the "attractive faces and personalities" section of the Siena International Photo Awards.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). World has to reject unilateralism, coercion: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — On the occasion of the establishment anniversary of the United Nations, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that UN Day is a reminder that the world has to reject unilateralism and coercion.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Iran not interested in interfering in US election: GC spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Spokesman of the Guardian Council said that Islamic Republic of Iran is not interested in interfering in the US election, stating that US election in an internal issue.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Iran emphasizes political settlement for Libya's crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman noted that the crisis in Libya must be resolved through a political settlement.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Police confiscate 350 kg of narcotics in Yazd. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) — The police forces of Yazd province in central Iran have seized 350 kg of illicit drugs in four separate operations.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Ceremony to honor two Iranian artists held at 33rd ICFF. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) — The ceremony to honor Kambuzia Partovi and Ebrahim Forouzesh was held at 33rd ICFF on Thursday.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Iranians mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) — Today coincides with the 8th day of the lunar month of Rabi' Thani, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (PBUH), the 11th Shia Imam.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Rouhani felicitates Bolivian counterpart on election win. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Congratulating the new Bolivian President on his election, President Rouhani expressed Iran's readiness to revive bilateral relations and expand cooperation with the Bolivian government in all fields.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-24). Any change in border geopolitics, 'Iran's red line': Cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The commander of IRGC Ground Force said that any change in border geopolitics of the country is Iran's red line, referring to the recent dispute erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh region.

_____ (2020-10-24). UN Nuclear Ban Treaty One Ratification Shy Of Taking Effect. popularresistance.org Jamaica and Nauru are the latest countries to complete the ratification procedures, the United Nations said. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted in 2017, will enter into force 90 days after it has been ratified by at least 50 countries and regions. | Although the pact will not be able to legally require nuclear power states to get rid of their arsenals, the launch of the world's first treaty banning nuclear weapons is likely to gain global momentum toward reducing stockpiles. | According to an official with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), another country is expe…

Andrea Germanos, staff writer (2020-10-23). Greenpeace Warns 'Potential Damage to Human DNA' at Risk With Japan's Plan to Dump Fukushima Water Into Ocean. commondreams.org "The policy of the Japanese government to dump nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean is not based on scientific or environmental protection principles and has no justification." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/grenpeace-carbon-14-fukushima.jpg

John Laforge (2020-10-23). White House Gangster Wants to Avoid Nuclear-Armed Stigma. counterpunch.org The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is about to win its 50th state ratification, the golden number needed for the treaty to "enter into force". The list of 47 current signatories can be seen at ICANw.org, website of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize-winning coalition that helped

Philip Giraldi (2020-10-23). Iran Seeks to Confuse the United States? thealtworld.com Another story that is more fiction than fact | Those who have been waiting for the elusive October Surprise that will upset the apple cart on election day are admittedly running out of time. The media's unwillingness to even consider that the antics of

Philip Giraldi (2020-10-23). The Elusive "October Surprise". Iran Seeks to Confuse the United States? globalresearch.ca Those who have been waiting for the elusive October Surprise that will upset the apple cart on election day are admittedly running out of time. The media's unwillingness to even consider that the antics of

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2020-10-23). Electoral Interference, Are 'The Proud Boys" Attempting to Scare Voters'? globalresearch.ca Iran, Russia and electoral interference. It is all part of the delicious mess that any observer of US politics has come to expect. Were the US body politic capable of being examined on the clinician's couch, historical fears, psychic disturbances, …

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-23). Anti-Iran moves won't go unanswered: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Stating that Iran has imposed sanctions on the US ambassador to Iraq and a number of other officials involved in the assassination of Martyr Soleimani, Khatibzadeh said that anti-Iran moves won't go unanswered.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-23). 'Iran-Azerbaijan shared border to remain friendship border'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Baku said that the shared border of Iran and Azerbaijan Republic will ever remain the border of friendship, peace and security.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-23). Iran, Russia discuss bilateral ties, regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Russia and Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation conferred on the expansion of bilateral relations and regional issues on Thursday.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-23). Countries affected by sanctions to hold virtual seminar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that countries affected by sanctions will hold a virtual seminar in the near future.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-23). Iran, Austria discuss joint coop. on containment of COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Austria and the Director of the Austrian Red Cross conferred on the expansion of bilateral relation on the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jaskiran Dhillon, Cinzia Arruzza, AAUP-TNS Media Collective (2020-10-23). Corporate Consultants Set Their Targets on American Universities. thenation.com Jaskiran Dhillon, Cinzia Arruzza, AAUP-TNS Media Collective Corporate Consultants Set Their Targets on American Universities…

MEE correspondent (2020-10-22). Iranian press review: Lifting of UN arms embargo celebrated by reformists. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Lifting of UN arms embargo celebrated by reformists | Meanwhile, hardline lawmakers increase pressure on President Hassan Rouhani, and Iranians shocked by suicide of young student | Thu, 10/22/2020 – 11: 11 | A missile being fired out to sea from a mobile launch vehicle, southern coast of Iran, 18 June 2018 (AFP/HO/Iranian Army Office) | Political factions divi…

South Front (2020-10-22). Video: Azerbaijan-Armenia War: Counter-offensive in the South and the "Iranian Factor" globalresearch.ca On the evening of October 20, the Armenian Defense Ministry declared that they had launched a large-scale counter-offensive against the advancing Azerbaijani forces in the Khudaferin Reservoir area, in the southern part of the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Armenian sources claimed that …

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-22). Nagorno-Karabakh crisis must be resolved via negotiations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that conflict erupted between Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh region must be resolved through negotiations.

Mehr News Agency (2020-10-22). 'Carrot Cake' goes to Evolution Mallorca Intl. FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — The screenplay of Iranian film, 'Carrot Cake' by Iman Davari has been accepted to vie at the competition section of the 9th edition of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival in Spain.