(2021-03-01). Venezuela And Iran Deepen Alliance With 'Perfect Trips'. popularresistance.org The Venezuelan government is shipping jet fuel to Iran as part of cooperation to tackle its gasoline and diesel shortages in the South American country. | According to Reuters, state oil company PDVSA and its Iranian counterpart NIOC have agreed to a swap deal that sees Tehran ship gasoline to Caracas, with the vessels carrying jet fuel in the opposite direction. Venezuela currently has a glut of the latter, with air traffic all but ground to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic. | The agreement is described as a "perfect trip" in the maritime industry as the tankers travel fully loaded in both directions. | Oil e…
(2021-03-01). Tehran Says US Should Lift Anti-Iranian Sanctions Before Talks on Restoring Nuclear Deal. sputniknews.com Washington previously stated that the US is "ready to reengage in meaningful diplomacy to achieve a mutual return to compliance with [the deal's] commitments".
(2021-03-01). Paige Spiranac sermonises about being 'more real on social media' as golf stunner backs Max Homa over Tiger Woods tribute backlash. rt.com 
Golf stunner Paige Spiranac has hit out at fans who criticized Max Homa for not taking part in the "red-and-black" tribute to Tiger Woods following his severe injuries in a high speed car accident outside of Los Angeles last week. | Several top golfers, including Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Tommy Fleetwood, donned red and black gear in tribute to Woods' trademark colors at Sunday's final round of the WGC Championships event in Florida, with Woods himself later tweeting that he was "touched" at the wide-ranging gesture from several members of the field. | However, there are many sides to social media — and…
(2021-03-01). Top US Senate Republicans warn Biden against reviving Iran deal. middleeasteye.net 
Top US Senate Republicans warn Biden against reviving Iran deal | Leading Republicans on national security-related committees urge White House to engage Congress, Israel and Gulf partners on Iran | Mon, 03/01/2021 – 17: 12 | The letter was signed by key Senate Republicans, including (L-R) Jim Risch, Marco Rubio and Jim Inhofe (AFP/File photos) | Top US Senate Republicans have warned President Joe Biden against…
(2021-03-01). Has Israel Been Out-foxed? strategic-culture.org Reactivating the JCPOA has drawn some A top Russian official, last weekend, said something which pinpoints the times we are living today. It may seem a throwaway remark, but behind it, just out of sight, lies something profound. He said that the JCPOA, (for very many, and not just for Iran), had become the prime symbol of how the rules-based global order is used precise…
(2021-03-01). UN's nuclear watchdog agency will not be 'bargaining chip' in Iran nuclear deal. news.un.org The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog agency told journalists on Monday that inspections in Iran should not be used as a "bargaining chip" to revive a troubled nuclear deal.
(2021-03-01). Biden "Illegally" Bombs Iranian-Backed Militias in Syria, Jeopardizing Nuclear Talks with Tehran. democracynow.org 
The Biden administration is facing intense criticism from U.S. progressives after carrying out airstrikes on eastern Syria said to be targeting Iranian-backed militia groups. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports at least 22 people died. The Pentagon called the assault a response to recent rocket attacks on U.S. forces in northern Iraq. Those attacks came more than a year after Iraq's parliament voted to expel U.S. troops — an order ignored by both the Trump and Biden administrations. "Very quickly the Biden administration is falling into the same old patterns of before, of responding…
(2021-03-01). Iran says not behind blast on Israeli-owned ship. middleeasteye.net 
Iran says not behind blast on Israeli-owned ship | Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has accused Tehran of attacking the ship in the Gulf of Oman last week | Mon, 03/01/2021 – 08: 01 | This picture taken on February 28, 2021 shows a view of the Israeli-owned Bahamian-flagged MV Helios Ray cargo ship docked in Dubai's Mina Rashid (Port Rashid) cruise terminal (AFP) | Iran strongly rejects I…
(2021-03-01). Iran says it is not behind blast on Israeli-owned ship. middleeasteye.net Iran says it is not behind blast on Israeli-owned ship | Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has accused Tehran of attacking the ship in the Gulf of Oman last week | Mon, 03/01/2021 – 08: 01 | The Israeli-owned Bahamian-flagged MV Helios Ray cargo ship docked in Dubai's Mina Rashid cruise terminal on 28 February (AFP) | Iran strongly rejects Israel's claim that Tehran was behind a blast aboa…
(2021-03-01). Tehran rejects Netanyahu's accusations over explosion of vessel in Gulf of Oman and is 'closely monitoring' Israeli actions. rt.com 
Tehran has dismissed claims made by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that Iran was behind an attack on an Israeli merchant ship in the Gulf of Oman last Thursday, adding that security in the region is just as important for Iran. | "The Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are Iran's immediate security areas," Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told reporters on Monday, adding that Tehran would not allow these priorities to be undermined by Israeli accusations. | Khatibzadeh lambasted Israel for its "incorrect" claims that Iran was behind last Thursday's attack on the vessel. | Not only do we strongly reject…
(2021-03-01). Biden Jeopardizes Nuclear Talks With Iran by Bombing Militias in Syria. truthout.org 
Image Credit: 2021 Maxar Technologies (photo left) | The Biden administration is facing intense criticism from U.S. progressives after carrying out airstrikes on eastern Syria said to be targeting Iranian-backed militia groups. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports at least 22 people died. The Pentagon called the assault a response to recent rocket attacks on U.S. forces in northern Iraq. Those attacks came more than a year after Iraq's parliament voted to expel U.S. troops [mda…
(2021-03-01). Iran-Europe Business Forum step toward developing trade ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Spokesman for EU Foreign Policy Chief said that Iran-Europe Economic Forum is a step towards developing and expanding bilateral trade relations.
(2021-03-01). Intl. Conference on Karabakh conflict in Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — On Monday the International conference about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict was held with the presence of domestic and international experts in the central city of Qom, Iran.
(2021-03-01). US must lift all sanctions against Iran: Chinese FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin reiterated that the United States must lift all sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2021-03-01). Azerbaijan won't forget Iran's support in Karabakh wars: Amb. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Tehran said the people of his country will never forget Iran's support in the first and second Karabakh war.
(2021-03-01). Karabakh liberation should lead to deeper regional unity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Head of Iran's Islamic Seminaries referred to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia and expressed hope that the liberation of the disputed region will lead to a deeper regional unity.
(2021-03-01). Cross-border sanctions should not impact Iran-Europe ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Director General of Western Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said the foundations of Iran-Europe trade relations should not be affected by cross-border sanctions.
(2021-03-01). IAEA Director makes claims on Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi claimed that traces of uranium material have been found in an unreported site in Iran.
(2021-03-01). Iran Army Air Force receives military aircraft, helicopters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — The Ministry of Defense has delivered dozens of aircraft, helicopters, and jet engines to the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) in line with the plans to boost the force's combat power.
(2021-03-01). E3 seeking to condemn Iran in Board of Governors. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — E3 is pressing ahead with a US-backed plan for a resolution against Tehran, despite Russian and Iranian warnings of serious consequences.
(2021-03-01). CAS rejects IJF claims, orders to remove Iran Judo suspension. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced that it has issued a ruling in favor of Iran regarding the case of Iran judo suspension.
(2021-03-01). Intl. Conference on Karabakh conflict opens in Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — The central Iranian city of Qom is holding an international conference about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with the presence of domestic and international experts.
(2021-03-01). Efforts to pass anti-Iranian resolution threaten diplomacy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister described any efforts to pass anti-Iranian resolution in IAEA Board of Governors as unconstructive.
(2021-03-01). United States to kneel before Iranian nation: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — The Iranian President noted that the United States will kneel before the Iranian people and will have to lift oppressive sanctions.
(2021-03-01). Negotiation proposal not compatible with threat of resolution. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — A Russian diplomat says the principle of European Union offer to negotiate with Iran is good but such an invitation is incompatible with the threat of adopting an anti-Iranian resolution.
(2021-03-01). US exit most important move in restoring security to region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Deputy Coordinator of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces said that expulsion of the United States is the most important step in restoring security and stability in the region.
(2021-03-01). 1.4 ton of narcotics busted in Iran's South Khorasan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) — The South Khorasan police commander announced the confiscation of 1,400 kilograms of opium during six police operations in the province.
(2021-03-01). Iran, Azerbaijan enjoy great capacities to boost mutual ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan enjoy great capacities to boost their bilateral relations in different fields.
(2021-03-01). Washington must pay $1.3mn of damages to IRIB. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 02(MNA) — According to the latest verdict of Iran—US Claims Tribunal, Washington is obliged to pay $1.3 million of damage to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)…
(2021-03-01). Iran COVID-19 update: 8,510 cases, 108 deaths in 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 8,510 COVID-19 infections and 108 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.
(2021-03-01). Language of accusations, threats not effective against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Addressing European signatories to JCPOA, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman asserted that the language of accusations and threats is not a language that works against Iran.
(2021-03-01). Armed Forces receive overhauled aircraft. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — In a ceremony attended by the Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami, overhauled helicopters and airplanes were delivered to the Armed Forces on Monday.
(2021-03-01). Iran to unveil innovation center in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Iran's Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari is scheduled to visit Syria and unveil Iran's innovation center in Damascus.
(2021-03-01). 'Self reliance' of Iran Armed Forces defeated enemy pressures. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Iran Armed Forces were able to defeat the enemy with three strategies of relying on domestic power, optimizing defense equipment, and building home-made weapons, the Iranian Defense Minister stressed.
(2021-03-01). Khashoggi murder: Fiancee demands punishment for Saudi prince 'without delay'. middleeasteye.net 
Khashoggi murder: Fiancee demands punishment for Saudi prince 'without delay' | A CIA report has accused Mohammed bin Salman of approving Khashoggi's murder, but Washington stopped short of sanctioning him | Mon, 03/01/2021 – 08: 36 | Hatice Cengiz says 'there is no longer any political legitimacy' for Mohammed bin Salman after US intelligence report concluded he authorised the murder of J…
(2021-03-01). Release of Khashoggi report sparks new push to punish Saudi crown prince. middleeasteye.net 
Release of Khashoggi report sparks new push to punish Saudi crown prince | Advocacy groups start campaigning for sanctions against Mohammed bin Salman and deep reforms inside the kingdom | Mon, 03/01/2021 – 21: 31 | A demonstrator dressed as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with blood on his hands protests outside Saudi embassy in Washington DC on 10 October 2018 (AFP/File photo) | Any hopes Sau…
(2021-03-02). Raise the minimum wage to $15 — at least! workers.org 
A $15-per-hour minimum wage cannot be included in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill proposed by Congressional Democrats. So ruled the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth McDonough, on Feb. 25. This unelected official called it "irrelevant to budget legislation." This edict is a brutal blow to millions of struggling workers. Nevertheless, the . . . |
(2021-03-02). US won't share Covid-19 vaccines with Mexico as Americans must be inoculated first — White House. rt.com 
The Biden administration has rejected the idea of sharing Covid-19 vaccines with the hard-hit neighbor Mexico, White House press-secretary Jen Psaki said, adding that it can only be discussed after all Americans get their shots. | "The administration's focus is on ensuring that every American is vaccinated. And once we accomplish that objective we're happy to discuss further steps," Psaki said when asked about possible vaccine sharing during a briefing on Monday. | The comments came hours before the virtual meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. | Also…
(2021-03-02). Protest demands freedom for Mumia, suffering COVID symptoms. workers.org 
Political prisoner and Black journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal began experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, including difficulty breathing, Feb 26. Hearing this news, his family and supporters called a protest. Less than 24 hours later, about 70 people turned up outside the office of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to call for Abu-Jamal's immediate . . . |
(2021-03-02). Johnson & Johnson's newly-approved Covid vaccine met with pushback as Catholic diocese condemns it for 'ties to abortion cells'. rt.com 
As Johnson & Johnson rolls out its freshly approved Covid-19 vaccine in the US, it faces a religious controversy as the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has labeled it "morally compromised" over links to abortion cells. | Catholics are advised not to receive the vaccine because Johnson & Johnson used cell lines derived from decades-old abortions in both testing and production of the new product, the Archdiocese Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have utiliz…
(2021-03-02). Small Acts Can Become A Power No Government Can Suppress. dissidentvoice.org 
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) was passed in the House this past week and now heads to the Senate, where it will no doubt be changed before it becomes law some time in mid-March. The current unemployment benefits expire on March 14. While we don't know what the final bill will look like, at least …
(2021-03-02). Erie, PA: Residents skeptical towards corporation's "green" promises. liberationnews.org 
The plight of this area has left the door open to the opportunism of "green" industry and it is currently being courted by International Recycling Group (IRG).
(2021-03-02). Digamosle a Biden: °Deja de bombardear Siria! workers.org La administración de Biden solo tardó 36 días en el cargo para mostrar al mundo, a través de un bombardeo en Siria, que es beligerante, agresivo y empeñado en la guerra. Solo hubo un breve respiro de las viles palabras y acciones de Trump. Ahora tenemos que enfrentar los viles . . . |
(2021-03-02). Struggle for justice forces reopening of two cases of police violence in Milwaukee. liberationnews.org 
The cases of Christopher Davis, killed by Milwaukee Deputy Juan Ortiz, and Jay Anderson, killed by Wauwatosa officer Joseph Mensah, have been re-opened in the Milwaukee area.
(2021-03-02). Attempt at civil discourse on 'Wokeism' ends in Clubhouse room 'coup,' Jewish prof shut down as 'SPICY WHITE' & demands for CASH. rt.com 
Evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein had to relive his Evergreen College moment whe he was attacked from all sides in a Clubhouse room hijacked by hostile "anti-racist" mob aghast at the idea of white people discussing "wokeism." | The room, dubbed "Is Clubhouse Obsessed with 'Wokeism'?" was created by independent journalist Michael Tracey, who said he thought the Clubhouse chats "almost inevitably evolve into a discussion of 'woke-ism'… but there's seldom anyone in the room who identifies enough with the ideology to give a defense of it." | His attempt to create a safe space for a civil discourse and let b…
(2021-03-02). Twitch reverts back to 'women' after tweet celebrating 'Womxn's History Month' savaged online. rt.com 
Streaming platform Twitch has returned to the conventional spelling for "women" after its social media post hailing "Womxn's History Month" — avoiding any "gender-binary language" — backfired and angered critics on all sides. | Though the company took to Twitter on Monday to inform users that "March is Womxn's History Month," using an alternative styling of "women" in a bid to include non-binary gender identities, it made an abrupt about-face just a few hours later, announcing that it would revert back to the standard spelling. | "While we originally wanted to use a word that acknowledges the short…
(2021-03-02). 'We have to DO STUFF NOW': Biden adviser says White House to start redressing systemic racism, not just wait for reparations study. rt.com 
President Joe Biden will push ahead on making amends for America's "systemic racism," creating more opportunities for black people right away rather than waiting for a reparations study, a White House adviser said. | "We don't want to wait on a study," Cedric Richmond, director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, said in an 'Axios on HBO' | White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed on February 17 that Biden s…
(2021-03-02). Former CIA director John Brennan 'embarrassed to be a WHITE MALE'… and critics agree they're embarrassed he's a white male. rt.com 
John Brennan, the former CIA director and perjurer who's now an MSNBC contributor, apparently found a point on which he and his conservative critics can agree: Both sides are ashamed that he's a white male. | Responding to an MSNBC discussion Monday about Republican claims regarding the January 6 Capitol riot, Brennan said, "I'm increasingly embarrassed to be a white male these days, in light of what I see of my other white males saying." | John Brennan should be ashamed to be John Brennan
(2021-03-02). Nadezhda Krupskaya: Bolshevik revolutionary and educator. workers.org 
Feb. 14 is the birth date of Nadezhda Krupskaya — Bolshevik revolutionary, educator and library advocate. Although born to a formerly aristocratic family, her family had descended into poverty, which led her to study Marxism. She joined the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1903. Nadezhda Krupskaya In 1905, Krupskaya . . . |
(2021-03-01). IAEA says inspections key to returning to Iran nuclear deal. laprensalatina.com Vienna, Mar 1 (efe-epa).- The chief of the UN-backed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday said international inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities are essential and should not be an obstacle to any talks on the nuclear agreement that Tehran signed with six world powers in 2015. In a press conference held after the IAEA …