(2020-12-27). Iran producing 5 million COVID-19 test kits monthly. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Five Iranian knowledge-based companies are making their best efforts to produce 5 million COVID-19 test kits monthly.
(2020-12-27). Over 5,500 new COVID-19 cases reported in Iran. yenisafak.com Iran's Health Ministry on Sunday reported new cases of COVID-19 and virus-related deaths as efforts continue to contain the disease.Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said in a statement that 119 more people died in the last 24 hours and 5,502 new cases had been identified.Lari said the death toll increased to 54,693, and the number of cases to a total of over 1.2 million.She said as many as 5,212 patients were in critical condition, while recoveries numbered 951,860.In the country with a population of 83 million, more than 7.4 million tests have been administered to date.Lari also indicated that 108 dis…
(2020-12-27). Is Iran Contemplating Vengeance in Regards to the Murder of Its Two Prominent Leaders? globalresearch.ca Brigadier General Mohsen Fakhrizadeh of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Command (IRGC) and Iran's most important nuclear scientist was assassinated not too far from Tehran recently. Iran immediately accused Israel , an allegation confirmed by a senior Washington official soon after. …
(2020-12-27). The Tragedy of Corbynism. counterpunch.org Corbyn's election as leader of Labour party in 2015 was seen by much of the British left as their best chance to reverse the neoliberal imperialist trajectory of the British state for at least a generation. With a solid track record of opposition to war, nuclear weapons and privatisation, he was able to capture the
(2020-12-26). At least 10 climbers die in Iran's Alborz mountains after heavy snowfall. middleeasteye.net 
At least 10 climbers die in Iran's Alborz mountains after heavy snowfall | Blizzards and strong winds in parts of Iran have caused major disruption. Separately, Iranian maritime body reports seven crew missing after ship capsizes in rough seas | Sat, 12/26/2020 – 18: 45 | Iran's Alborz mountain range, north of Tehran. As well as the 10 climbers reported dead, several more are missing (AFP)…
(2020-12-25). Covid-19: Iran says US approved its transfer of funds to buy vaccines. middleeasteye.net 
Covid-19: Iran says US approved its transfer of funds to buy vaccines | Central Bank Governor said US approved a transfer of Iranian funds to a Swiss bank to pay for coronavirus vaccines | Fri, 12/25/2020 – 15: 33 | Iranian officials have repeatedly said the US sanctions are preventing them from making payments for the vaccine (AFP) | Iran has secured approval from the United States to transfer funds for coron…
(2020-12-25). Recidivist Criminal and Constitutional Outlaw Trump Rushes to Pardon Criminal Lawbreakers. commondreams.org Trump and future presidents cannot be allowed to brazenly dishonor justice and undermine the rule of law. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/roger_stone_0_1.jpg …
(2020-12-24). Iranian press review: UN watchdog chief's remarks spark anger in Tehran. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: UN watchdog chief's remarks spark anger in Tehran | Meanwhile, Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani says his office had no role in arrest of executed Iranian journalist, and political factions compete over leading talks with Washington | Thu, 12/24/2020 – 10: 32 | Iranian politicians and media have condemned Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, for calling for a new a…
(2020-12-24). Iran slams Trump's 'reckless' accusations it fired rockets at US Embassy in Iraq, comparing him to Bush but 'far worse'. rt.com 
Tehran has rejected Donald Trump's claims that Iran was behind a rocket attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad, claiming the president's foreign policy in the Middle East is far worse than the warmongering tactics of George W. Bush. | On Wednesday President Trump accused Iran of the strikes in the Iraqi capital's fortified 'Green Zone', tweeting a picture of three rockets he said had failed to launch, while claiming to have intelligence about further attacks on Americans in the country. | The next day, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif hit out at the president's use of a "worthless photo to recklessly accuse I…
(2020-12-24). Morocco and the Grand Bargain with US and Israel. peoplesdispatch.org A deal to normalize diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel was signed at the Rabat's Royal Palace, on December 22 in Morocco. The deal has been criticized by prominent Palestinian organizations, as well as by Iran and Hezbollah.
(2020-12-24). Iran Builds Up Air Defense Systems Near Nuclear Sites Over Possible US Strikes, Reports Claim. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran is strengthening air defense systems located near its nuclear facilities as a precaution against possible US missile strikes, the Kuwaiti Al-Qabas newspaper reported on Thursday, citing informed sources from Iran.
(2020-12-24). 'Unhinged, Lame-Duck President Wants to Start a War': Warnings as Trump Blames Iran for Rocket Attack. commondreams.org A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry called the U.S. president's accusation "baseless" and "fabricated." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/pompeo_iran_0.jpg …
(2020-12-24). As Trump Threatens War With Iran, 150 House Democrats Endorse Biden Vow to Rejoin Nuclear Deal. commondreams.org "Biden has a narrow window of opportunity at the start of his presidency to undo Trump's mess." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/iran_biden.jpg …
(2020-12-23). Video: US Navy Deploys Nuclear Submarine to Persian Gulf Amid Heightened Tensions with Iran. globalresearch.ca The Ohio-class nuclear submarine USS Georgia along with the guided-missile cruisers USS Port Royal and USS Philippine Sea transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf, the US Navy announced on December 21. | The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia …
(2020-12-23). Holding humanity hostage: Dangerous prospects for Biden's nuclear weapons policy. therealnews.com 
As the United States accelerates toward Inauguration Day, and as President-elect Biden announces more of his cabinet appointments, we are getting a clearer picture of how the incoming Biden administration plans to manage the "scorched earth foreign policy" he will be inheriting from Donald Trump. This is a foreign policy designed to create "as many …
(2020-12-23). Joint Statement: Ensure Iranians Equitable Access to Covid-19 Vaccines. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2020-12-23). Ralph Nader: He's a Cookbook! counterpunch.org 
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