(2021-01-28). After landmark international treaty, anti-nuclear demonstrators rally in Pittsburgh. liberationnews.org 
On Jan. 22, a broad coalition of organizations including PSL Pittsburgh, ANSWER Coalition, the Green Party of Allegheny County, Code Pink, and others joined for a rally and speakout at the PNC Bank headquarters in downtown Pittsburgh. This action was the latest in years of work on the part of local activists in a movement …
(2021-01-27). Why We Can't Give Up on the Idea of a World Free From Nuclear Weapons. zcomm.org Public opinion, even in many NATO states, favors a total ban on nuclear weapons…
(2021-01-27). End of Anti-Russian Electioneering; Palestinian Funding Restored. indybay.org One week after the Inauguration, Pres. Biden called Pres. Putin to extend the START nuclear arms control treaty, due to expire 2/5/21. Pres. Biden's administration also announced restoration of relations with Palestine and aid to Palestinians.
(2021-01-27). At the End of the Barrel of a Gun: From Voluntown, Connecticut to D.C. counterpunch.org Understanding the attack against antiwar activists and protesters at "The Farm" in Voluntown, Connecticut in late August 1968, without the larger context of the antinuclear and antiwar movement, would be like viewing the insurrection in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021, as an aberration. The attack against members of the group the Committee for Non-Violent
(2021-01-27). Doomsday Clock poised at 100 seconds to midnight, scientists cite nuclear arms race & 'online lying' as threats. rt.com 
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists' "Doomsday Clock" — a construct representing the threats to humanity from the nuclear to the natural — remains in the red at 100 seconds to midnight for 2021, its proprietors have warned. | The scientists released their While the clock's hands haven…
(2021-01-27). Treaty to ban all nuclear weapons is now international law. peoplesworld.org 
A major milestone on the long road to ridding the world entirely of nuclear weapons was reached on Jan. 22, as the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons officially became part of international law. That road began Jan. 24, 1946, when the newly formed United Nations adopted its very first resolution, just …
(2021-01-27). For Peace With North Korea, Biden Must End the US-South Korea Military Exercises. truthout.org 
One of the thorniest foreign policy challenges the Biden administration will need to face is a nuclear-armed North Korea. Talks between the U.S. and North Korea have been stalled since 2019, and North Korea has continued to develop its weapons arsenal, recently As a retired U.S. Army Colonel and U.S. diplomat with 40 years…
(2021-01-27). Russian-American Relations Under Biden: More of the Same Except for One Thing. globalresearch.ca Russian-American relations will remain just as bad under Biden as they were under Trump except for the 46th President's desire to extend the New START for another five years as part of an implied nuclear detente with Moscow after his …
(2021-01-27). Iran COVID-19 update: 91 deaths, 6,608 cases in 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 6,608 COVID-19 infections and 91 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.
(2021-01-27). Taliban leaders determined to fight US: Shamkhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — In a tweet on Wed. after meeting with Taliban delegation in Tehran, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said leaders of the group are determined to fight the United States.
(2021-01-27). After agreeing New START extension, Moscow warns treaty may not last long if US attempts to 'undermine Russia's national security'. rt.com 
A day after Moscow and Washington agreed on a long-awaited extension to the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty, a senior Russian diplomat has warned that the deal may not hold up if the US acts improperly. | Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned Washington against any "destructive action" or attempts to "undermine Russia's national security," noting that it could lead to Moscow deciding on "withdrawal from the treaty." | "All stipulations, all statements, all elements [about the right to withdraw] from the 2011 ratification remain in force," Ryabkov said. On W…
(2021-01-27). Zarif stresses respecting intl. law, minorities rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — In his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister, Iranian Foreign Minister stressed respecting international law, the rights of minorities and territorial integrity.
(2021-01-27). Russia ready to export Iran's extra enriched uranium: Ryabkov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister voiced Moscow's readiness to export Iran's surplus enriched uranium if the United States returns to the Nuclear Deal.
(2021-01-27). Iran amb. urges Biden to remove sanctions in short order. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations urged the new US administration to meet its JCPOA obligations and remove sanctions in short order.
(2021-01-27). Tehran terms Armenia's territorial integrity as a red line. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the territorial integrity of Armenia is the red line of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2021-01-27). Zionists to speed up their collapse in case of miscalculation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces said that the Zionist regime is not yet aware of the power and authority of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic.
(2021-01-27). Iranian athletes to take part in online Asian shooting C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Iranian athletes are scheduled to participate in the online Asian shooting competitions which will kick off on Thursday.
(2021-01-27). Iran House of Innovation, Tech. inaugurated in Nairobi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — VP Sattari expressed hope that the inauguration of the Iran House of Innovation and Technology (IHIT) will become a turning point in bilateral economic cooperation between Iran and Kenya in East African region.
(2021-01-27). Indian envoy hails Iran's socio-political stability. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — The Indian envoy to Tehran described Iran as a country with socio-political stability, which plays an important role in creating sustainable security in the region.
(2021-01-27). Eurasia has high capacity to export Iran's building materials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Chairman of Iran-Kazakhstan Joint Chamber of Commerce said that Eurasia enjoys high capacity and potential for exporting Iranian construction materials.
(2021-01-27). Russian bank in talks with Iran to boost currency exchanges. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Referring to the growth of Iran-Russia trade relations despite the sanctions, the head of the Russian Embassy's Trade Representation said a Russian bank was in Tehran last week to expand monetary exchanges with the country.
(2021-01-27). Iran exports $594mn non-oil goods to EAEU member states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran exported $594 million worth of non-oil products to Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)'s member states.
(2021-01-27). Zarif describes talks with Armenian officials as productive. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister described the recent talks with Armenian officials as productive and noted that both sides conferred on the expansion of bilateral relations on Wednesday.
(2021-01-27). Seoul, Washington see North Korea as 'urgent' issue. laprensalatina.com Seoul, Jan 27 (efe-epa).- South Korea's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and the United States' Secretary of State Antony Blinken agreed Wednesday in a phone call on the need to deal urgently with the North Korean nuclear issue. "The two ministers shared the understanding that the North Korean nuclear issue is a matter that should be …
(2021-01-27). Biden Admin's Coercive Iran Policy Threatens Serious New Regional Crisis. strategic-culture.org If the Biden administration refuses to relent on its coercive diplomacy and provokes a crisis, Iran can now inflict serious costs on the United States and its allies in the region. Yet Biden's foreign policy team appears so far to be oblivious to the serious risks inherent in its current path.
(2021-01-27). Israeli Army Chief Slams Iran Nuclear Deal as Operationally, Strategically Unacceptable. sputniknews.com TEL AVIV (Sputnik) – Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli Defence Forces Lt Gen Aviv Kohavi has described the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as a deal that is unacceptable to Israel both on the strategic and operational level.
(2021-01-27). US Proposes 5-year Extension Of Nuclear Arms Treaty With Russia. popularresistance.org The United States will seek a five-year extension of the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia — the last remaining non-proliferation treaty between the two nations, White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed on Thursday. | The New START, which came into force in 2011, limits the number of nuclear warheads and intercontinental ballistic missiles that each country can deploy. It was due to expire next month. | "The president has long been clear that the New START Treaty is in the national security interest of the United States. This extension makes even more sense when the relationship wit…
(2021-01-27). Russian Senate Extends Nuclear Disarmament Treaty With the USA. telesurenglish.net Russia's Senate on Wednesday unanimously endorsed a five-year extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). | RELATED: | "When it comes to global stability and security, Russia and the U.S. can show responsible and pragmatic approaches and reach agreements," Senate President Valentina Matviyenko said. | This nuclear disarmament treaty, which was also previously approved by the Lower House (Duma), was set to expi…
(2021-01-26). Iran Approves Use of Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine. telesurenglish.net Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif announced that his country has registered Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine and expects to start producing it soon on its own territory. | RELATED: | "The Sputnik V vaccine was approved by our health authorities. Soon we hope to be able to purchase it and also start its joint production," Zarif said after meeting with Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov.
(2021-01-26). Israel to Decide Fate of the JCPOA Nuclear Deal? globalresearch.ca According to Biden's secretary of state-designee Anthony Blinken, the new regime in town will keep much of its predecessor's geopolitical agenda in place. | Former usurper-in-waiting/self-designated interim Venezuelan president Guaido — no longer a National Assembly member — will still …
(2021-01-26). Rob Malley for Iran Envoy: A Test Case for Biden's Commitment to Diplomacy. dissidentvoice.org 
(Photo credit: National Press Club) President Biden's commitment to re-entering the Iran nuclear deal—formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA—is already facing backlash from a motley crew of warhawks both domestic and foreign. Right now, opponents of re-entering the deal are centering their vitriol on one of the nation's foremost experts …
(2021-01-26). Rob Malley for Iran Envoy: A Test Case for Biden's Commitment to Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
President Biden's commitment to re-entering the Iran nuclear deal—formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA—is already facing backlash from a motley crew of warhawks both domestic and foreign. Right now, opponents of re-entering the deal are centering their vitriol on one of the nation's foremost experts on both the Middle East
(2021-01-26). Putin submits bill to ratify 5-year extension of New START as last-minute deal with US is expected to rescue nuclear treaty. rt.com 
Following talks with Washington, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent parliament a draft deal that would extend the New START arms reduction pact for five more years. The critical treaty is set to expire in just over a week. | The draft text reveals that the two countries have "agreed in principle" to preserve the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, placing no conditions on the five-year extension. | The eleventh-hour deal to revive New START was discussed during a Tuesday phone call between Putin and US President Joe Biden, a conversation the Kremlin described as "frank and businesslike." | Also on rt.c…
(2021-01-26). Biden admin's coercive Iran policy threatens serious new regional crisis. thegrayzone.com Team Biden is planning to hold on to what it apparently sees as its "Trump card"— the Trump administration's sanctions against Iran oil exports that have gutted the Iranian economy. A close analysis of recent statements by members of President Joseph Biden's foreign policy team indicates his administration has already signaled its intention to treat negotiations with Iran as an exercise in diplomatic coercion aimed at forcing major new concessions extending well beyond the 2105 nuclear agreement. The policy could …
(2021-01-26). Biden administration's coercive Iran policy threatens a serious new regional crisis. thegrayzone.com Team Biden is planning to hold on to what it apparently sees as its "Trump card"— the Trump administration's sanctions against Iran oil exports that have gutted the Iranian economy A close analysis of recent statements by members of President Joseph Biden's foreign policy team indicates his administration has already signaled its intention to treat negotiations with Iran as an exercise in diplomatic coercion aimed at forcing major new concessions extending well beyond the 2105 nuclear agreement. The policy could …
(2021-01-26). Iran may import first foreign vaccine via COVAX Facility. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — Secretary of the Scientific Committee of the National Headquarters of Combat Coronavirus said that Iran will probably buy the first foreign, WHO approved, Covid-19 vaccine through COVAX Facility by late February.
(2021-01-26). Covid-19: Iran approves Russian Sputnik V vaccine. middleeasteye.net 
Covid-19: Iran approves Russian Sputnik V vaccine | Tehran said it would produce and import the Russian vaccine as it endures the highest rate of infections in the region | Tue, 01/26/2021 – 12: 38 | Medical worker holds a vial of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine in Moscow (AFP) | Iran has approved Russia's Sputnik V vaccine and said that it planned to import it as well as produce it in…
(2021-01-26). One of the Democrats' Biggest Hawks Is Now Senate Foreign Relations Chair. truthout.org 
Now with a working majority, the Democrats have named Sen. Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This has rung alarm bells for advocates of peace, human rights and international law, given that Menendez has opposed the Iran nuclear agreement, repeatedly attacked the United Nations and the International Court of Justice, supported unconditional military aid to governments that have used the weapons in the commission of war crimes, and taken other positions…
(2021-01-26). Iranian-American faces spy charges after attempting to leave Iran. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian-American faces spy charges after attempting to leave Iran | Iran's judiciary spokesperson did not identify the Iranian-American arrested for espionage | Tue, 01/26/2021 – 11: 20 | Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has arrested dozens of foreign nationals, mostly on espionage charges. Some have been swapped for Iranians held overseas for evading US sanctions (AFP) | An Iranian-Americ…
(2021-01-26). Malley as Iran envoy: Hawks and progressives spar over possible nomination. middleeasteye.net 
Malley as Iran envoy: Hawks and progressives spar over possible nomination | Reports that Robert Malley, lead Iran negotiator under Obama, is being considered for envoy position sparks outrage from conservatives | Tue, 01/26/2021 – 17: 53 | Rob Malley has been critical of Israeli policies against Palestinians (AFP/File photo) | Despite deep divisions plaguing American politics, the Republican pushback against Pre…
(2021-01-26). US eyes new military bases in Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions with Iran. middleeasteye.net 
US eyes new military bases in Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions with Iran | Washington struck a preliminary agreement with the kingdom to use a Red Sea port and additional two airfields in the country, Defense One reports | Tue, 01/26/2021 – 17: 29 | Around 2,500 US troops are stationed at Prince Sultan Air Base southeast of Riyadh, where they man fighter jets and Patriot missile batteries (AFP) | The US milit…
(2021-01-26). Zarif reacts to France's position on Iran's return to JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister reacted to the French president's position on Iran's return to the JCPOA prior to the return of the United States to the Nuclear Deal.
(2021-01-26). Russian corona vaccine registered in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — Iranian FM Zarif announced on Tue. that the country has approved the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V.
(2021-01-26). Iran, Russia explore avenues for expanding bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation explored avenues for expanding and enhancing bilateral relations.
(2021-01-26). Araghchi meets with Kuwaiti FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with the Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al Mohammad Al Sabah on Tuesday.
(2021-01-26). Iran-Russia relations longer than US history: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister told his Russian counterpart that Iran-Russia friendly relations are longer than the US history.
(2021-01-26). Over 2 tons narcotics confiscated in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — Police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, have seized 2.138 tons of illicit drugs in the province.
(2021-01-26). Leader advises people to read "Finks" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei advised people to read a book entitled "Finks" in his last speech.
(2021-01-26). Iran, Serbia to coop. in swimming, diving, water polo fields. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — The presidents of the swimming, diving and water polo federations of Serbia and Iran emphasized on bilateral cooperation in order to improve the quality and quantity of these fields.
(2021-01-26). Playing role by all groups makes Afghanistan peace possible. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that peace in Afghanistan is possible through playing role by all groups.