(2021-04-30). Entry of passengers from eastern borders halted due to COVID. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that entry of Pakistani and Afghan passengers and also other nationals from eastern borders into the country was completely prohibited.
(2021-04-30). Iran to start public COVID-19 vaccination as of June 'Likely'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — A member of the National Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters revealed that the country will kick off the mass vaccination of people against COVID-19 as of June.
(2021-04-30). Indian Point Reactor Shutdown Ends Nuclear Era For NYC Area. counterpunch.org 
The permanent shutdown of the Indian Point 3 nuclear reactor on April 30 means that for the first time since 1962, no reactors are operating within 100 miles of New York City. Only one new U.S. plant is under construction, a still-incomplete project of 15 years costing $28 billion. No others are planned, and Indian
(2021-04-30). Iranian-Affiliated Commander Killed In Drone Strike Near Syrian-Iraqi Border: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
Photo: U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson | An Iranian-affiliated commander was killed as a result of a drone strike on the eastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on April 29. | The strike targeted a house and military vehicle in the town of al-Sayyal, which is located around 20 km to the north of the al-Bukamal border crossing with Iraq."The attack resulted in the death of a commander of a non-Syrian nationality and the injury of five militiamen,…
(2021-04-30). Iranian Foreign Minister Says Tehran Supports Yemen Ceasefire Negotiations. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 28th, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that he supported ceasefire negotiations in Yemen. | He said that in a meeting with Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdul Salam in Oman.During the talks, Zarif "once again stressed our country's view regarding the political solution being the only solution to the crisis of Yemen", the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | The Minister "emphasised our country's support for a ceasefire and Yemeni-Yemeni talks", it added. | In his m…
(2021-04-30). Iranian Foreign Minister Says Tehran Supports Yemen Ceasefire Negotiations. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 28th, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that he supported ceasefire negotiations in Yemen. | He said that in a meeting with Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdul Salam in Oman.During the talks, Zarif "once again stressed our country's view regarding the political solution being the only solution to the crisis of Yemen", the Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement. | The foreign minister "emphasised our country's support for a ceasefire and Yemeni-Yemeni talks", it added.
(2021-04-30). Iran welcoming S Arabia's invitation of talk with Iran: Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman showed reaction to the recent remarks of the Saudi Crown Prince and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia's invitation for holding talks to iron out the differences.
(2021-04-30). Lifting all illegal sanctions key to success of Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — China's State News Agency said that success of JCPOA talks in Vienna strictly hinges on lifting of all unilateral and illegal sanctions imposed by the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2021-04-30). Iranian karate referee elected jury of Global League. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) —Iranian woman karate referee Elmira Gozalzadeh was elected as a jury member of the Karate Global League.
(2021-04-30). Zarif meets with Kuwaiti PM to discuss bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Kuwait's Prime Minister Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah on Thursday to discuss mutual ties and regional cooperation.
(2021-04-30). Araghchi meets with Austrian FM to discuss JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Heading Iranian delegation to JCPOA talks in Vienna, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg in Vienna on Thu.
(2021-04-30). Persian Gulf: From rich history to security depth. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iran is celebrating the Persian Gulf National Day, which marks the anniversary of the expulsion of colonial and foreign forces from the strategic water body in 1622.
(2021-04-30). 1st online Holy Quran exhibition to be inaugurated tomorrow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — The first edition of online Holy Quran Exhibition will start its work tomorrow on Saturday April 31 in the presence of Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
(2021-04-30). World powers want JCPOA revival before Iran-IAEA deal expiry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — World powers are seeking the revival of Iran's nuclear deal, JCPOA, before expiry date of a deal inked between Islamic Republic of Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
(2021-04-30). US Minneapolis—Saint Paul FilmFest. to host 'Careless Crime'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iranian film, 'Careless Crime' directed by Shahram Mokri will take part in the 40th Minneapolis—Saint Paul International Film Festival in the US.
(2021-04-30). Positive signs seen in Vienna talks, regional coop.: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that positive signs are seen in Vienna talks on Iran's nuclear program and cooperation in the region.
(2021-04-30). Iran Hopes for Better Saudi Ties After 'Change of Tone'. news.antiwar.com On April 9 it was reported that Iraq had put together secret talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia in Baghdad. Officials are now confirming as much, and Iranian and Saudi officials are both talking of a new era of cooperation and improved ties. | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman confirmed this week that he's hoping for a "good and special relationship," and Iranian Foreign Ministry officials say they are This is a big change, as Iran and Saudi…
(2021-04-30). US General Warns China Nuclear Buildup 'On Track to Exceed Previous Projections'. sputniknews.com China's effort to expand its influence was estimated as one of the largest threats facing the United States, according to a major annual intelligence report released on 13 April, which also foresaw Beijing at least doubling its nuclear stockpile over the next decade.
(2021-04-30). Climate activists blockade nuclear base with giant plant pots. thecanary.co Climate activists have blockaded the Faslane nuclear base by attaching themselves to giant plant pots. | Members of Extinction Rebellion Scotland and Trident Ploughshares, are staging the blockade at the north gate of the base on the Gare Loch in Argyll and Bute. | The group placed three planters, which contain plants and flowers and are painted with the words "Safe", "Green", and "Future", on the road on Friday morning. | A protester is locked on to each planter so they cannot be moved, preventing access to the base, though emergency vehicles can still access the site via the south gate. | The activists said the…
(2021-04-30). Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border clash leaves 13 dead,134 injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Health says 13 civilians were killed and 134 others were injured in border clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
(2021-04-30). Zionist forces raid Palestinians in occupied lands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Israeli forces re-attacked a rally of Palestinians in Bab al-Amoud area of occupied lands and territories and arrested a number of them.
(2021-04-29). Halt Israel's Genocidal Policies is Quds Day Message. orinocotribune.com By Iqbal Jassat — Apr 18, 2021 | As global solidarity movements in support of Palestine's freedom struggle begin preparations for the annual Quds Day commemoration, America's new administration, under president Joe Biden, remains stuck in the mud. | Each year during the month of Ramadan, the last Friday is dedicated to raising awareness on the illegal dispossession, occupation and ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the apartheid regime. Quds Day, as it was called for by the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini, has galvanized civil rights movements across the world to support and sustain action p…
(2021-04-29). Iran COVID-19 update: 19,899 new cases, 385 deaths. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — According to the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, a number of 385 people died of the coronavirus, COVID-19, in the past 24 hours.
(2021-04-29). Eastern borders must be controlled against Indian COVID entry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for the eastern borders of Iran to be meticulously controlled in order to stop COVID-19 from entering the country, so that it would not face a condition like that of the UK coronavirus.
(2021-04-29). Russia's Expanding Footprint In The Middle East — OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Talmiz Ahmad* | Over the last month or so, the shadow of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has loomed large across the Middle East. In March, he visited the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He was soon back in the region, visiting Egypt and Iran on April 12-13. | Russia became a key player in the Middle East when it brought its armed forces into Syria in September 2015 to prevent externally sponsored regime change. Having achieved this fairly quickly, its diplomatic canvas has broadened to include all the regional states, with which it is building substantial ties in the areas of energy, economics and defe…
(2021-04-29). Qatari FM backs Saudi Arabia's invitation to talk with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani reacted to the remarks of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about focus of foreign policy on dialogue in region including with Iran.
(2021-04-29). FM Zarif to visit Kuwait for bilateral talks, regional coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman revealed that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Kuwait on Thursday.
(2021-04-29). Iran, Oman stress strengthening mutual, regional, intl. coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — The two countries of Iran and Oman emphasized the need for strengthening bilateral, regional and international cooperation.
(2021-04-29). Oman briefed on latest developments in Iran's nuclear talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — In his meeting with General Sultan bin Mohammed al Numani Minister of Royal Office of Sultan of Oman on Thu., Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif briefed him on latest developments of Iran's talks with P4+ 1 group.
(2021-04-29). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2021-04-29). Iran, Russia discuss bilateral, intl. coop., JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Iranian Ambassador to the Russian Federation Kazem Jalali on Thursday discussed cooperation of Tehran and Moscow in international arena.
(2021-04-29). Talks in Vienna ongoing on full restoration of JCPOA: Ulyanov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said that talks in Vienna are ongoing on full restoration of Iran's nuclear deal, JCPOA.
(2021-04-29). Nuclear talks between Iran, P4+1 continue in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Nuclear talks between Iran and P4 + 1 continue in Austrian capital Vienna with the continuation of meetings of expert working groups in the three areas of sanctions, nuclear and executive arrangements.
(2021-04-29). Front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on April 29. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Thursday, April 29.
(2021-04-29). US cooperating with its allies on Iran nuclear program: Biden. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden said that the United States will cooperate closely with its allies on the nuclear programs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and North Korea.
(2021-04-29). Evil act of Zionist regime not to go unanswered. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament's Special Aide for International Affairs said that the evil act of the Zionist regime will not go unanswered.
(2021-04-29). Iran's domestically-made 'Noor' Satellite still glitters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — After elapse of one year since salient achievement of IRGC Aerospace Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran in launch of the satellite into the Orbit, the domestically-made 'Noor' (Light) Satellite still is shining.
(2021-04-29). Headlines of Iranian Persian Dailies on April 29. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, April 29.
(2021-04-29). Iran receives 7th shipment of Sputnik-V vaccine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — The seventh consignment of the Russian "Sputnik V" vaccine has been dispatched to the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday via Iran's Mahan Airlines.
(2021-04-29). Sullivan: US and Israel Have a Policy of 'No Surprises'. news.antiwar.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan When asked if he would prefer that Iran's nuclear sites not come under attack, Sullivan said, "We certainly believe that there are certain kinds of activities that are unhelpful to diplomacy.
(2021-04-29). Report: Biden Considering Major Rollback of Iran Sanctions to Revive Deal. news.antiwar.com According to a report from The Associated Press, Iran is willing to return to the nuclear limits set by the JCPOA if the US lifts all sanctions that have been imposed since 2018 when the US withdrew from the agreement. But because the Biden administration refuses…
(2021-04-29). Israeli Minister: Our Warplanes Can Reach Iran. news.antiwar.com An Israeli cabinet minister stepped up the threatening rhetoric against Iran, warning that a US return to the nuclear deal would mean war, and said that Israeli warplanes can reach the Islamic Republic. | "A bad deal will send the region spiraling into war,"
(2021-04-29). Report: Biden Considering Major Rollback of Iran Sanctions to Revive Deal. news.antiwar.com According to a report from The Associated Press, Iran is willing to return to the nuclear limits set by the JCPOA if the US lifts sanctions that have been imposed since 2018 when the US withdrew from the agreement. But because the Biden administration refuses to do so, the U…
(2021-04-29). Can War with Russia be Avoided? globalresearch.ca Considering the level of tension between the nuclear powers, the topic …
(2021-04-29). Campaigners Welcome Imminent Closure of New York Nuclear Plant. commondreams.org New York's Indian Point nuclear power plant—which first went online in 1962—will be shut down on April 30, 2021. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/indian_point_1.jpg …
(2021-04-29). Several killed after small plane crashes in US Florida. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Multiple people are dead after a small plane crashed in northern Florida on Wednesday, US media cited authorities as saying on Wednesday.
(2021-04-29). US air base in Iraq's Balad targeted by drone attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported on Wednesday evening that a drone attacked US air base in Iraq's Balad where the US occupying forces are stationed.
