Monthly Archives: December 2020

2020-12-02: News Headlines

Gareth Porter (2020-12-02). How Israel deployed an intelligence deception to justify killing Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. thegrayzone.com Israel's Mossad has spent years on a propaganda campaign aimed at convincing the world Iran possessed a nuclear weapons program — and legitimizing its assassinations of Iranian academics. The Israeli assassination of Iranian defense official Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is being treated as a triumph of Israeli intelligence, with ubiquitous references in the New York Times and other major media outlets to the killing of "Iran's top nuclear scientist". In fact, Israel's Mossad intelligence agency eliminated Fakhrizadeh, a defense official, despite the …

_____ (2020-12-02). One Assassinated Iranian Scientist — Many Questions Raised. strategic-culture.org One of the key players in Iran's nuclear program has been assassinated. This has led to a lot of posturing, finger pointing and narrative spinning about what the ramifications of this event will be down the line. It isn't every day that a scientist gets taken out by organized killers but someone at this very point in history seems desperate to create some change in the status quo in Iran. As we wait to hear the final verdict of the Electoral College the atomic heart of Persia has been ripped out very loudly. So who killed Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, why now and why did they even bother? | Well, who else could it be? | No…

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). World urged accountability of 'scientist terror perpetrators'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — The international community on Wed. was urged accountability of perpetrators behind assassination of Iran's prominent nuclear and defense scientist 'Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh'.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Individuals involved in Fakhrizadeh terror identified: Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iranian Government Spokesman said that the Ministry of Intelligence has identified the individuals involved in the assassination of Martyr Fakhrizadeh.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). 'We know who was behind Fakhrizadeh's assassination'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has stated that the Islamic Republic knows who is responsible for the assassination of nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Khaf-Herat railway to be officially inaugurated in 10 days. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — The Khaf-Herat railway Project will be inaugurated officially in 10 days with the presence of the Presidents of Iran and Afghanistan.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Iraqi president condemns Iranian scientist terror. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iraq's President Barham Salih strongly condemned the Friday assassination of Iran's prominent nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Iranian filmmakers, cinema artists slam Fakhrizadeh assassin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — A number of Iranian filmmakers, documentarians and cinema artists in a statement slammed the assassination of Iran's scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Manlio Dinucci (2020-12-02). A Bomba está pronta e, em breve, em Itália. globalresearch.ca Um vídeo, divulgado, em 23 de Novembro, pelos Sandia National Laboratories, mostra um caàßa F-35A dos EUA que,voando a velocidade supersónica, a uma altitude de 3.000 metros, lanàßa uma bomba nuclear B61-12 (equipada para o ensaio, com uma ogiva nà£o …

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). UNHCR hails Iran's move to give nationality to 75000 children. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, has welcomed Iran's decision to give nationality to children born to Iranian mothers and non-Iranian fathers.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Commemoration ceremony of martyr 'Fakhrizadeh' held in Absard. en.mehrnews.com ABSARD, Dec. 02 (MNA) — A commemoration ceremony of Iran's nuclear scientist 'Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh' was held at the venue of the martyrdom of this esteemed martyr in Absard city of Damavand County on Wed.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Azeri defense min. condemns assassination of 'Dr.Fakhrizadeh'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan in separate messages on Wed. to Iran's Chief of General Staff of Armed Forces and Defense Minister condemned assassination of Iran's prominent nuclear scientist 'Fakhrizadeh'.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Beligian FM slams martyr Fakhrizadeh's assassin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — In a telephone conversation with Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif today, the Belgian FM Sophie Wilmes condemned the assassination of Martyr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Iran scientist assassination a state terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Chairman of Russian Duma's International Affairs Committee called assassination of nuclear and defense scientist 'Mohsen Fakhrizadeh' as example of state terrorism.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Iranian filmmakers urge UN to condemn Fakhrizadeh terror. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iranian Filmmakers Union urged the UN Secretary-General to condemn the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

_____ (2020-12-02). Iran Calls On The International Community To Confront Israel. popularresistance.org Iran is asking the international community to confront the Israeli regime's actions, "a murderer of children" and "a violator of human rights." | In a message sent on Tuesday to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Iranian President Hasan Rohani has declared Iran's strong support for the Palestinian people to achieve their ideals. | Rohani condemned the recent actions of the Israeli regime against the Palestinians, including the killing of Palestinians in custody and the torture of prisoners, especially women and children…

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Iran extends hand of friendship to regional countries: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Stating that Iran's strategy is one of cooperation, peace and friendship, the country's Ambassador to Muscat said that Iran has extended a hand of friendship to the countries of the region.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Acclaimed journalist, documentarian in Cinema Verite. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Acclaimed journalist and documentarian, Phil Rees, will hold an online master class in Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as "Cinema Verite".

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). US sanctions prevent Iran from buying medical equipment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — UN Special Rapporteur said that the US has imposed sanctions on companies that were trying to supply Iran with ventilators.

Ron Forthofer (2020-12-02). Insanity reigns: The US, Israel and Iran. dissidentvoice.org All too often, events occur that make me feel that I am living in 'Bizarro World'. The recent talk and extensive US corporate media coverage about whether or not the US and/or Israel will soon attack Iran is one of these occasions. The alleged rationale for such an attack is the possibility that Iran might …

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-02). Sidelines of Cabinet meeting on Wed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iranian First Vice President Es'hagh Jahangiri and President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi answered the reporters' questions on the sidelines of the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

Stephen Lendman (2020-12-01). Initial Iranian Response to Assassination of Its Top Nuclear Scientist. globalresearch.ca Iranian parliamentarians responded swiftly to last Friday's assassination of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh — more from the country's ruling authorities highly likely. | According to Iran's Intelligence Ministry, Fakhrizadeh was martyred by at least one explosion and gunfire from a number …

John Pilger (2020-12-01). "I spoke to impoverished families in 1975 and little has changed since then" dissidentvoice.org A British family from the film Smashing Kids, 1975. Photograph: John Garrett John Pilger interviewed Irene Brunsden in Hackney, east London about only being able to feed her two-year-old a plate of cornflakes in 1975. Now he sees nervous women queueing at foodbanks with their children as it's revealed 600,000 more kids are in poverty …

John Pilger (2020-12-01). "I spoke to impoverished families in 1975 and little has changed since then" dissidentvoice.org A British family from the film Smashing Kids, 1975. Photograph: John Garrett John Pilger interviewed Irene Brunsden in Hackney, east London about only being able to feed her two-year-old a plate of cornflakes in 1975. Now he sees nervous women queueing at foodbanks with their children as it's revealed 600,000 more kids are in poverty …

RT (2020-12-01). Nuclear war between US & Russia more likely as Americans 'share' bombs with European NATO members — Deputy FM Ryabkov. rt.com Russia has called for the US to halt the deployment of nuclear weapons on the territory of NATO's European members, arguing it both violates the terms of existing treaties and makes a devastating conflict more likely to happen. | Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told a meeting sponsored by energy companies Chevron and Transneft on Monday that Moscow "hopes that the United States will stop 'sharing' nuclear weapons with its allies, and stop deploying nuclear weapons in countries that do not possess such weapons… Obviously, this leads to destabilization, in addition, new risks appear," he added, "and thi…

RT (2020-12-01). 'Not useful': Iranian govt speaks out against its parliament backing an end to international inspections of nuclear sites. rt.com The national parliament of Iran on Tuesday approved a bill demanding the suspension of UN inspections of its nuclear facilities, but the country's government has opposed the move as "neither necessary nor useful." | The bill approved by MPs would suspend any further UN inspections, and require the government to "produce and store 120kg per year of uranium enriched to 20 percent" if European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal fail to provide relief from oil and banking sanctions. | This would run counter to Iran's commitments under the deal agreed with world powers, and the parliament's vote prompted the exec…

RT (2020-12-01). Iran 'aggressively' challenging regional security, Bahrain claims, calls for 'unrelenting pressure' on Tehran. rt.com Bahrain's foreign minister has condemned what he termed Tehran's heightened interference and aggression in the Middle East, saying it's essential the international community confront Iran's behavior "with unrelenting pressure." | Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani said on Tuesday that Iran's aggression was a regional security challenge that needs to be confronted head-on. | Iran today challenges regional security as aggressively as at any time in recent history. | Al-Zayani made the remarks during a virtual meeting for US-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue. | The minister said that Iran's "malign intent and activities are…

RT (2020-12-01). Iran 'aggressively' challenging regional security, Bahrain claims, calls for 'unrelenting pressure' on Tehran. rt.com Bahrain's foreign minister has condemned what he termed Tehran's heightened interference and aggression in the Middle East, saying it's essential the international community confront Iran's behavior "with unrelenting pressure." | Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani said on Tuesday that Iran's aggression was a regional security challenge that needs to be confronted head-on. | Iran today challenges regional security as aggressively as at any time in recent history. | Al-Zayani made the remarks during a virtual meeting for US-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue. | The minister said that Iran's "malign intent and activities are…

Kim Petersen (2020-12-01). The Slow-motion Assassination of Julian Assange. globalresearch.ca Another Iranian nuclear scientist has been assassinated. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed by an elaborately planned and executed ambush. The complexity of the attack and the resources required to carry it out strongly indicate a state actor. Fingers of blame quickly …

South Front (2020-12-01). Video: Iranian Nuclear Program Gains Steam Following Fakhrizadeh Assassination. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump is apparently set to slam the door and go to great lengths to show love to his friends in Tel Aviv before withdrawing from the White House. | On November 27, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a prominent Iranian …

Elijah J. Magnier (2020-12-01). How Will Iran Answer the Assassination of Fakhri Zadeh? globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided that Iran was their worst enemy and that its nuclear and missile programs should be disrupted or destroyed by all means. Perhaps Trump considers Iran to be one of …

WSWS (2020-12-01). War tensions mount in wake of Israeli assassination of top Iranian scientist. wsws.org While neither Washington nor Tel Aviv have formally claimed responsibility for the assassination of Moshen Fakhrizadeh, the authorship of this act of state terrorism is hardly in doubt.

_____ (2020-12-01). Vultures, Wolves and Sharks Around Iran. strategic-culture.org The Islamic Republic of Iran is run by a group of theocrats whose power is total. Its government The U.S. Public Broadcasting Service, a non-profit media organisation that is admirably independent (which is why the Trump administrat…

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Assassination of Fakhrizadeh criminal act: Borrell. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — EU Foreign Policy Chief said that the recent assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was a criminal act.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iranian envoy submits credentials to FM of Congo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — The new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran presented a copy of his credentials to the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday.

sputniknews (2020-12-01). Fakhrizadeh's Murder Will Not Prevent Iran From 'Going Nuclear', EU's Borrell Says. sputniknews.com BRUSSELS, (Sputnik) – The recent assassination of Iranian physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is a criminal act and will not stop Tehran from "going nuclear," EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on Tuesday.

Manlio Dinucci (2020-12-01). La Bomba è pronta: tra breve in Italia. globalresearch.ca Un video, pubblicato il 23 novembre dai Sandia National Laboratories, mostra un caccia Usa F-35A che, volando a velocità supersonica a 3000 metri di quota, lancia una bomba nucleare B61-12 (dotata per il test di testata non-nucleare). | La bomba non …

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Enemy's miscalculation not to go unanswered: MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Spokesman for Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that miscalculation and misbehavior of enemy will not go unanswered, referring to the assassination of Iran's prominent scientist 'Fakhrizadeh'.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Enemies unable to stop Iran's scientific progress: Advisor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Advisor to Vice President for Science and Technology Affairs said that enemies of the country cannot stop scientific progress and development of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iran expects IAEA to hold clear position on scientist killing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iran has slammed the International Atomic Energy Agency's silence over the recent assassination of a top nuclear scientist, saying the organization should pronounce its clear position on the incident.

sputniknews (2020-12-01). Millions of Workers on Strike Amid Friedrich Engels' 200th Birthday. sputniknews.com The assassination of top Iranian scientist sparks outrage; Millions of workers on strike in India…

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). André Singer's master class in "Cinema Verite" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — André Singer is slated to hold an online master class at Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as "Cinema Verite" in Tehran.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). All naval parts, equipment domestically produced: Khanzadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Commander of Iranian Navy said that Navy Force of the country has been self-reliant in relevant field, stating that all parts and equipment needed in Navy Force has been manufactured by knowledge-based firms.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). VIDEO: Vehicles express objection on scientist terror attack. en.mehrnews.com YAZD, Dec. 01 (MNA) — In a joint symbolic effort on Tuesday, 200 cars and motorcycles carrying people of Yazd across the streets, voiced their objection over the assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Envoy says UN must give decisive response on Fakhrizadeh case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva called on the High Commissioner for Human Rights to take decisive action against the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Saving JCPOA necessary for resolving Iran's nuclear issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that safeguarding JCPOA must be the basic precondition for any political solution to Iran's nuclear issue.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Dec. 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, December 01.

sputniknews (2020-12-01). Killed Iranian Nuke Scientist Was 'Core Source of Authority, Knowledge', Ex-Israeli Intel Chief Says. sputniknews.com Senior Iranian officials have blamed Friday's assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Israel. Tel Aviv has so far remained silent on the matter.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iran's Army GF becomes self-sufficient in producing equipment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — The Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force said that Islamic Republic of Iran has become self-sufficient in producing relevant parts and equipment to counter enemy's threats.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Saudis call for restraint after Iranian scientist terror. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia's permanent representative to the United Nations reacted to the Friday assassination of Iran's prominent nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, calling on Tehran to practice restraint.

2020-12-01: News Headlines

Stephen Lendman (2020-12-01). Initial Iranian Response to Assassination of Its Top Nuclear Scientist. globalresearch.ca Iranian parliamentarians responded swiftly to last Friday's assassination of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh — more from the country's ruling authorities highly likely. | According to Iran's Intelligence Ministry, Fakhrizadeh was martyred by at least one explosion and gunfire from a number …

Project Censored (2020-12-01). #9. Rising Risks of Nuclear Power Due to Climate Change. projectcensored.org Nuclear power plants are unprepared for climate change. Rising sea levels and warmer waters will impact power plants' infrastructure, posing increased risks of nuclear disasters, according to reports from the…

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iranian "E Like Elvis" to vie at Color tape Intl. FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Directed by Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Mir Hosseini, the short film "E Like Elvis" will participate at the Color tape International Film Festival in Australia.

Elijah J. Magnier (2020-12-01). How Will Iran Answer the Assassination of Fakhri Zadeh? globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided that Iran was their worst enemy and that its nuclear and missile programs should be disrupted or destroyed by all means. Perhaps Trump considers Iran to be one of …

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Saving JCPOA necessary for resolving Iran's nuclear issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that safeguarding JCPOA must be the basic precondition for any political solution to Iran's nuclear issue.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Enemies unable to stop Iran's scientific progress: Advisor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Advisor to Vice President for Science and Technology Affairs said that enemies of the country cannot stop scientific progress and development of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). All naval parts, equipment domestically produced: Khanzadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Commander of Iranian Navy said that Navy Force of the country has been self-reliant in relevant field, stating that all parts and equipment needed in Navy Force has been manufactured by knowledge-based firms.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iran's Army GF becomes self-sufficient in producing equipment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — The Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force said that Islamic Republic of Iran has become self-sufficient in producing relevant parts and equipment to counter enemy's threats.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iran's nuclear, defense knowledge cannot be assassinated. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabeie underlined that the nuclear and defense knowledge of Iran cannot be assassinated.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iranian envoy submits credentials to FM of Congo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — The new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran presented a copy of his credentials to the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iranian film 'Warehouse' wins at Brazil's GIMFA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iranian short film 'Warehouse' has won the Best Short Film and the Best Actor Awards at Gralha International Monthly Film Awards in Brazil.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Envoy says UN must give decisive response on Fakhrizadeh case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva called on the High Commissioner for Human Rights to take decisive action against the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). André Singer's master class in "Cinema Verite" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — André Singer is slated to hold an online master class at Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as "Cinema Verite" in Tehran.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Assassination of Fakhrizadeh criminal act: Borrell. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — EU Foreign Policy Chief said that the recent assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was a criminal act.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Enemies angry with turning of wheel of Iran's economy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iranian President Rouhani said enemies are angry with the tranquility and improvement of Iran's economy and seek to send negative waves to it with the last weeks of Trump's presidency.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Saudis call for restraint after Iranian scientist terror. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia's permanent representative to the United Nations reacted to the Friday assassination of Iran's prominent nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, calling on Tehran to practice restraint.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Anti-narcotic police dismantles six drug bands in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — The Iranian police have smashed six drug bands in Tehran, busting over 2 tons of different illicit drugs.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iran expects IAEA to hold clear position on scientist killing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iran has slammed the International Atomic Energy Agency's silence over the recent assassination of a top nuclear scientist, saying the organization should pronounce its clear position on the incident.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iran COVID-19 update: 13,881 infections, 382 deaths. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 13,881 COVID-19 infections and 382 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Dec. 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Tuesday, December 1.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Enemy's miscalculation not to go unanswered: MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Spokesman for Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that miscalculation and misbehavior of enemy will not go unanswered, referring to the assassination of Iran's prominent scientist 'Fakhrizadeh'.

sputniknews (2020-12-01). Millions of Workers on Strike Amid Friedrich Engels' 200th Birthday. sputniknews.com The assassination of top Iranian scientist sparks outrage; Millions of workers on strike in India…

sputniknews (2020-12-01). Fakhrizadeh's Murder Will Not Prevent Iran From 'Going Nuclear', EU's Borrell Says. sputniknews.com BRUSSELS, (Sputnik) – The recent assassination of Iranian physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is a criminal act and will not stop Tehran from "going nuclear," EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on Tuesday.

sputniknews (2020-12-01). Rumors of IRGC Commander's Killing in Drone Strike in Iraq False, Iranian Media Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Informed sources have denied reports that an airstrike by a drone had killed a commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in western Iraq on the border with Syria, Tasnim news agency said.

sputniknews (2020-12-01). Iranian Parliament Ratifies General Outlines for Nuclear Revival Plan After Top Scientist Killed. sputniknews.com TEHRAN (Sputnik) – Iranian lawmakers on Tuesday ratified the general outlines of a national plan to boost nuclear activity in the wake of the recent assassination of Iranian nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, media reported.

RT (2020-12-01). 'Not useful': Iranian govt speaks out against its parliament backing an end to international inspections of nuclear sites. rt.com The national parliament of Iran on Tuesday approved a bill demanding the suspension of UN inspections of its nuclear facilities, but the country's government has opposed the move as "neither necessary nor useful." | The bill approved by MPs would suspend any further UN inspections, and require the government to "produce and store 120kg per year of uranium enriched to 20 percent" if European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal fail to provide relief from oil and banking sanctions. | This would run counter to Iran's commitments under the deal agreed with world powers, and the parliament's vote prompted the exec…

RT (2020-12-01). Iran 'aggressively' challenging regional security, Bahrain claims, calls for 'unrelenting pressure' on Tehran. rt.com Bahrain's foreign minister has condemned what he termed Tehran's heightened interference and aggression in the Middle East, saying it's essential the international community confront Iran's behavior "with unrelenting pressure." | Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani said on Tuesday that Iran's aggression was a regional security challenge that needs to be confronted head-on. | Iran today challenges regional security as aggressively as at any time in recent history. | Al-Zayani made the remarks during a virtual meeting for US-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue. | The minister said that Iran's "malign intent and activities are…

RT (2020-12-01). Nuclear war between US & Russia more likely as Americans 'share' bombs with European NATO members — Deputy FM Ryabkov. rt.com Russia has called for the US to halt the deployment of nuclear weapons on the territory of NATO's European members, arguing it both violates the terms of existing treaties and makes a devastating conflict more likely to happen. | Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told a meeting sponsored by energy companies Chevron and Transneft on Monday that Moscow "hopes that the United States will stop 'sharing' nuclear weapons with its allies, and stop deploying nuclear weapons in countries that do not possess such weapons… Obviously, this leads to destabilization, in addition, new risks appear," he added, "and thi…

South Front (2020-12-01). Video: Iranian Nuclear Program Gains Steam Following Fakhrizadeh Assassination. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump is apparently set to slam the door and go to great lengths to show love to his friends in Tel Aviv before withdrawing from the White House. | On November 27, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a prominent Iranian …

_____ (2020-12-01). Vultures, Wolves and Sharks Around Iran. strategic-culture.org The Islamic Republic of Iran is run by a group of theocrats whose power is total. Its government The U.S. Public Broadcasting Service, a non-profit media organisation that is admirably independent (which is why the Trump administrat…

Voelker R. (2020-12-01). Essential Medicines Identified for Future Public Health Emergencies. jamanetwork.com As it prepares for the next potential public health emergency, the FDA collaborated with other federal agencies to develop a list of essential medicines, medical countermeasures, and pharmaceutical ingredients considered necessary to protect the public from infectious diseases and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iran's cement export value tops $163.4mn in 7 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Export value of cement in the country exceeded $163.4 million in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to Oct. 22), showing an 11% decline as compared to the same period of last year.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iranian "L Like Elvis" to vie at Color tape Intl. FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Directed by Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Mir Hosseini, the short film "L Like Elvis" will participate at the Color tape International Film Festival in Australia.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). 'Westerners did not adhere to theri JCPOA obligations'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iranian Parl. speaker lamented that despite Iran's fulfillment, westerners did not meet their JCPOA obligations.

Manlio Dinucci (2020-12-01). La Bomba è pronta: tra breve in Italia. globalresearch.ca Un video, pubblicato il 23 novembre dai Sandia National Laboratories, mostra un caccia Usa F-35A che, volando a velocità supersonica a 3000 metri di quota, lancia una bomba nucleare B61-12 (dotata per il test di testata non-nucleare). | La bomba non …

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Govt. spox Tuesday presser. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabeie held a press conference on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). VIDEO: Vehicles express objection on scientist terror attack. en.mehrnews.com YAZD, Dec. 01 (MNA) — In a joint symbolic effort on Tuesday, 200 cars and motorcycles carrying people of Yazd across the streets, voiced their objection over the assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

WSWS (2020-12-01). War tensions mount in wake of Israeli assassination of top Iranian scientist. wsws.org While neither Washington nor Tel Aviv have formally claimed responsibility for the assassination of Moshen Fakhrizadeh, the authorship of this act of state terrorism is hardly in doubt.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). MPs ratify general outlines of counteractive plan on JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Lawmakers ratified on Tue. the general outlines of a counteractive plan for the lifting of sanctions after the failure of JCPOA's European parties to fulfill commitments and in wake of assassination of an Iranian scientist.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Dec. 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, December 01.

Mehr News Agency (2020-12-01). Iran basketball to come back with increased readiness. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) — Iran basketball team sporting director Masoud Ghasemi said that men's national team will participate in the third window of FIBA Asia qualifiers with more readiness.

sputniknews (2020-12-01). Killed Iranian Nuke Scientist Was 'Core Source of Authority, Knowledge', Ex-Israeli Intel Chief Says. sputniknews.com Senior Iranian officials have blamed Friday's assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Israel. Tel Aviv has so far remained silent on the matter.

Andrea Germanos, staff writer (2020-11-30). Calls for Diplomacy—Not War—as Scientist's Assassination, Trump Impede Biden's Path to Iran Engagement. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/no-war_with_iran_0_0.jpg

Staff (2020-11-30). A Trap? Why Assassination of Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist Could Tie Biden's Hands in Future Talks. democracynow.org Iran's top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated Friday while driving on a highway outside Tehran. Iran accuses Israel of orchestrating the killing, which is the latest in a string of assassinations targeting scientists involved with Iran's nuclear program. Between 2010 and 2012, four Iranian nuclear scientists were assassinated, and analysts say Fakhrizadeh's death was designed to make it harder for President-elect Joe Biden to rejoin the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran when he takes office. Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. "Israel has always denied…

Global Research News (2020-11-30). Selected Articles: Assassination of Iranian Scientist Brings US-Israel Closer to War with Iran. globalresearch.ca By If you're worried about the capability of government to conduct surveillance of citizens engaged in political assembly and protest, or even just …

Mazda Majidi (2020-11-30). Iranian scientist assassinated in brazen act of terror: Who is the culprit? liberationnews.org Fakhrizadeh's assassination is the latest in a long-running U.S./Israeli terror campaign.

Kim Petersen (2020-11-30). The Slow-motion Assassination of Julian Assange. dissidentvoice.org Another Iranian nuclear scientist has been assassinated. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed by an elaborately planned and executed ambush. The complexity of the attack and the resources required to carry it out strongly indicate a state actor. Fingers of blame quickly pointed at a likely assassin: Israel. The United States was probably in some form of …

Stephen Lendman (2020-11-30). Israel Behind Assassination of Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist? globalresearch.ca Israel's Mossad operates like a global Mafia hit squad. | On the phony pretext of protecting national security, it has a long history of assassinating Palestinians and others it wants eliminated. | Former IDF chief of staff General Dan Haluts once said …

Medea Benjamin (2020-11-30). Trump risks war again: Will the world condemn the murder of Iran's top nuclear scientist?>. salon.com Israel wouldn't have killed Mohsen Fakhrizadeh without Trump's say-so. Now Biden and the UN must lower tensions…

Brian Berletic (2020-11-30). Assassination of Iranian Scientist Brings US-Israel Closer to War with Iran. globalresearch.ca Reports on the death of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh signals another dangerous turn in Washington's systematic attempts to undermine and overthrow the current government of Iran. | The Western media is framing the assassination as a unilateral operation carried …