Daily Archives: May 14, 2021

2021-05-14: News Headlines

Staff (2021-05-14). Zarif meets with Spanish counterpart in Madrid. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and conferred with his Spanish counterpart Arancha González Laya in Madrid.

Staff (2021-05-14). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Staff (2021-05-14). Security forces detain, dismantle terror team in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The Iranian intelligence forces in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan have said in a statement that they have arrested or killed members of a terrorist team in Nikshahr County.

Staff (2021-05-14). Iran coronavirus update: 10k new cases. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 10,145 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours.

Staff (2021-05-14). Iran's Foreign Ministry issues statement on Nakba Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has released a statement on the occasion of the Nakba Day which marks the anniversary of the establishment of the illegitimate Zionist regime of Israel.

Dave DeCamp (2021-05-14). Republicans Want Biden to End Iran Talks Over Gaza Violence. news.antiwar.com Republican Iran hawks are jumping on the ongoing violence in Gaza and using it to argue for President Biden to end the ongoing negotiations with Iran in Vienna to revive the nuclear deal. | On Thursday, "We call on you to immediately end negotiations with Iran, and make clear that sanctions relief will not be provided," <...

Staff (2021-05-14). Iran wheelchair basketball team drawn in Group of Death. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Iran has been drawn in Group of Death in the men's wheelchair basketball tournament at Tokyo 2020.

Staff (2021-05-14). 9 injured in Rhode Island shooting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Nine people in Rhode Island's capital were injured in a shooting.

Staff (2021-05-14). Guterres calls for de-escalation of hostilities in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — In a tweet on Friday, the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for de-escalation of hostilities in Gaza.

Staff (2021-05-14). Zionists continuing their crimes in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The occupying regime continued its recent massacre in the Gaza Strip on late Thursday and early Friday.

Staff (2021-05-14). 4th day of presidential candidates registration. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Registration of candidates for the upcoming presidential election is continuing for the 4th day in Tehran on Friday.

Staff (2021-05-14). 2-passenger plane crashes in east Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — A two-seater plane crashed in eastern Tehran on Friday morning.

Staff (2021-05-14). Chinese smart satellite facility begins work in Wuhan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — China's first smart manufacturing plant for satellites has started formal operations in Wuhan.

Staff (2021-05-14). 12 killed in explosion at Kabul mosque during Friday prayers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — At least 12 people were killed in an explosion at a mosque in a district of the Afghan capital Kabul during Friday prayers.

Staff (2021-05-14). Zionist regime attacks target on Lebanese-Syrian border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Some Arab sources reported that Israeli forces have targeted a vehicle on the Lebanese-Syrian border.

Staff (2021-05-14). 4th day of presidential candidates registration (2). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Registration of candidates for the upcoming presidential election is continuing for the 4th day in Tehran on Friday.

Staff (2021-05-14). Zionist attacks on Gaza leave 113 martyred. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The death toll in Gaza rises to 113 by Friday morning as the Israeli regime boosts troops and tanks near the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Staff (2021-05-14). When Tel Aviv shakes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — While dealing with political problems inside, the Israeli regime is facing the most severe missile attack in its history.

Staff (2021-05-14). Africa voices solidarity with Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Demonstrations are held in cities across East Africa to condemn the killings of Palestinian people by the Israeli regime.

Staff (2021-05-14). US Air Force plane deliveres secret cargo to Zionists. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The US Air Force plane delivered a secret cargo to the Israeli regime on Friday morning.

Monica Grover (2021-05-14). Viruses Know No Borders. Neither Should Vaccines. counterpunch.org In mid-April, three of my cousins — Shashi, Manju, and Renu, all sisters living in New Delhi — died within 10 days of each other. The eldest sister, Manju, was turned away from three medical clinics before she ran out of oxygen. The sole survivor of their nuclear family, Rajesh — or "Chotu" ("Little One")

Mark Muhich (2021-05-14). Biden's Decisions This Year Will Determine US Nuclear Weapons Policy for Decades. counterpunch.org Nuclear weapons policies and the trillions of U.S. dollars proposed to fund them come into sharp focus this month and through next year as Congress and the Biden Administration engage the nuclear weapons threat. A threat viewed as existential by bombmakers, presidents, and arms control activists since the first nuclear weapons were detonated over Hiroshima

Staff (2021-05-13). Pres. Rouhani felicitates Muslim countries on Eid al-fitr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Iranian President Rouhani congratulated the senior officials of the Islamic countries on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Staff (2021-05-13). Shalamcheh-Basra railway to bring remarkable change in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Iranian President Rouhani said the Shalamcheh-Basra railway will connect Iran to Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean, causing a fundamental change in the region.

Staff (2021-05-13). Over 14,000 new coronavirus cases detected in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — More than 14,000 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry's spokeswoman said.

Staff (2021-05-13). Iraq again condemns attack on Iran's consulate in Karbala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — For the second time in the current week, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again condemned the recent attack on the consulate of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karbala.

Staff (2021-05-13). Rouhani inaugurates major projects in free zones. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — In a video conference on Thurs., Iranian President Rouhani inaugurated a number of major projects in free trade, industrial and special economic zones across Iran.

Staff (2021-05-13). 2021 Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran's provinces (1). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Eid al-Fitr prayers were held across Iran with special health protocols being observed by worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are photos of prayers on Thurs. in Hamedan, Ardabil, Qeshm, and Birjand.

Staff (2021-05-13). OIC should play more active role in Palestine developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Iranian President said that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation should play a more active role in the recent developments in Palestine because this organization was created primarily for the Palestinian crisis.

Staff (2021-05-13). Emomali Rahmon congrats Iran on Eid al-Fitr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon felicitated the Iranian nation and counterpart Hassan Rouhani on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Staff (2021-05-13). Ghalibaf congrats Muslim counterparts on Eid al-Fitr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — In a message on Thurs., Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf congratulated his counterparts in Islamic countries on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Mike Walter (2021-05-13). The Heat: Saudi-Iran Relations. america.cgtn.com In what could be a possible turning point, Iran confirms it's held talks with regional rival Saudi Arabia.

Staff (2021-05-13). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Staff (2021-05-13). Hatami congratulates Muslim defense ministers Eid al-Fitr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Defense Amir Hatami has congratulated his counterparts in Muslim countries on the advent of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Richard Silverstein (2021-05-13). Breaking: Hamas Fires Iranian-Made Cruise Missiles for First Time, Five Israelis Killed. globalresearch.ca An Israeli security …

Staff (2021-05-13). Shockingly equation to be made if Zionists don't stop attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for the International Affairs believes if the Zionists do not stop their attacks on Gaza, the Palestinian Resistance will create a shocking equation.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-13). EU companies could face legal action over Iran contracts: AP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — A top EU court advisor has said that the European firms that refused to trade with Iran after the US pullout from Iran nuclear deal could face legal action.

Staff (2021-05-13). 2021 Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran's provinces (3). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Eid al-Fitr prayers were held across Iran with special health protocols being observed by worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are photos of prayers on Thursday in different parts of Tehran, Kerman province.

Staff (2021-05-13). 2021 Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran's provinces (2). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Eid al-Fitr prayers were held across Iran with special health protocols being observed by worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are photos of prayers on Thursday in Shiraz, Arak, Ahvaz, and Tehran.

Staff (2021-05-13). FM Zarif arrives in Madrid. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Madrid on Thursday morning.

Richard Silverstein (2021-05-13). Breaking: Hamas Fires Iranian-Made Cruise Missiles for First Time, Five Israelis Killed. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. An Israeli security …

Staff (2021-05-13). Iran-Russia-China trilateral meeting held in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — The heads of the Russian and Chinese delegations, in a meeting with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi in Vienna, reiterated their support for the effective lifting of sanctions against the Iranian people.

teleSUR (2021-05-13). Syria and Iran Ready to Reestablish Relations with Saudi Arabia. telesurenglish.net Faisal Mekdad told reporters after a meeting with Zarif in Damascus that "we welcome any steps taken in this direction." | RELATED: | The Syrian Foreign Minister added that "the two nations (Syria and Iran) have been long working on bringing the Arab and Islamic countries viewpoints closer together," which would benefit from all available energies and poten…

Staff (2021-05-13). Russia's Lavrov, US' Blinken discuss Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — The Russian and US foreign ministers discussed Iran over the phone and agreed to meet in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik on May 20.

Staff (2021-05-13). Ammar al-Hakim felicitates Leader on Eid al-Fitr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — The Leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement Ammar al-Hakim congratulated the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Staff (2021-05-13). Zionist regime shuts Ben Gurion Airport to incoming flights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — The Zionist regime's air officials said Thursday that incoming passenger flights would be diverted from Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv to Ramon Airport outside Eilat in the south.

Staff (2021-05-13). Felicitations on Eid-al-Fitr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Today coincides with Eid-al-Fitr, which marks the start of the lunar month of Shawwal and the end of the holy month of Ramadan…

Staff (2021-05-13). 100K Palestinians perform Eid prayers in Al-Aqsa mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Eid al-Fitr prayers today, Thursday, at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the restrictions imposed by the Israeli regime police.

Staff (2021-05-13). Eid al-Fitr prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — The Palestinian Information Center reported that more than 100,000 Palestinians performed Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite recent Israeli attacks.

Staff (2021-05-13). Yemeni missiles, drones target Saudi Aramco, Najran Airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — A spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced a joint Yemeni drone and missile operation to target Aramco and Najran Airport in Saudi Arabia.

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