Staff (2021-05-08). COVID-19 daily death toll in Iran stands at 283. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The coronavirus pandemic claimed 283 lives in Iran over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced.

Staff (2021-05-08). Taliban strongly condemns deadly explosions in W Kabul. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid condemned today's deadly bomb blasts hit western Afghanistan capital Kabul on Sat. and blamed ISIL Takfiri terrorists as the main cause behind the explosions in the capital.

Anonymous669 (2021-05-08). Massive Fire Broke Out Near Key Iranian Nuclear Reactor, Major Oil Export Port (Video). southfront.org Screen grab from one of the fire videos. | Late on May 7, a massive fire broke out in the Iranian city of Bushehr, where a nuclear plant, an oil port and a military naval base are located. | Residents of Bushehr were quick to upload footage of the fire, which spread near the entrance of the city's main port, to social media | According to the Fars News Agency, fifteen firefighters, six trucks and a tanker were mobilized to face the massive fire, which was put down within two hours. No human losses were reported. | T…

Anonymous103 (2021-05-08). Leading Yasen-M Nuclear Submarine Entered Service With Russian Navy. southfront.org Yasen-M class nuclear attack submarine Kazan | On May 7th, the nuclear submarine "Kazan" has been taken into service with Russian Navy, according to the information department of the Russian Defense Ministry. "Today in Severodvinsk at the Sevmash enterprise under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, a solemn ceremony of admission to the Navy of the fourth generation Kazan nuclear submarine (APC) of the Yasen-M project was held," the department reported. | On May 5, the…

Staff (2021-05-08). Iran to import large number of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Following the held talks between Iranian FM Zarif and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Iran is to import a large number of Covid-19 vaccines from China.

Staff (2021-05-08). "Covo-Pasteur", "Barakat" vaccine to hit market soon: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that two domestically-produced COVID-19 vaccines, 'Covo-Pasteur' and 'Covo-Barakat', will hit the domestic market in very near future.

Staff (2021-05-08). Islamic Ummah urged to stand by inhabitants of al-Quds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — A senior member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement called on the Islamic Ummah to stand by the residents of al-Quds and Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Palestine.

Staff (2021-05-08). VIDEO: Zionists attack Palestine worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The Zionists attacked the worshipers last night with sound bombs, tear gas and plastic bullets while the Palestinians were praying in Al-Aqsa Mosque.

_____ (2021-05-08). Iran Says US Has Yet To Offer Enough Sanctions Relief. popularresistance.org The fourth round of talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal kicked off in Vienna on Friday. Iran's top negotiator said he believes the US is "serious" about returning to the agreement but that it has not yet offered adequate sanctions relief. | "The information transferred to us from the US side is that they are also serious on returning to the nuclear deal and they have so far declared their readiness to lift a great part of their sanctions," Iranian negotiator Abbas Araqchi said. | "But this is not adequate from our point of view and therefore the discussions will continue until we get to all our demands,…

Staff (2021-05-08). Iran 2021 Presidential Election's candidate holds presser. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Saeed Mohammad, a presidential hopeful in Iran 2021 Presidential Election held a press conference at the venue of Young Journalists' Club (YJC) on Saturday to respond a series of relevant questions to correspondents.

Staff (2021-05-08). Tehran, La Paz to prepare coop. program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The Ambassador of Iran to Bolivia and the Vice President of the country emphasized the development of a cooperation program.

Staff (2021-05-08). VIDEO: Lightning strikes Milad Tower in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Amazing footage shows lightning striking the 435-metres Milad Tower in Tehran. Milad is the tallest tower in Iran and the sixth-tallest telecommunication tower in the world.

Staff (2021-05-08). Presidential election candidates registration to begin May 11. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Deputy Secretary of Iran's Guardian Council Siamak Rah Peik said that the registration of volunteers to contest Iran's 13th presidential election will begin on May 11, 2021.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). UN expresses concern over escalating tensions in Quds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — As the Zionists' raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian neighborhoods in the occupied Quds intensifies, the United Nations has expressed concern over escalating tensions.

Staff (2021-05-08). 'Seven Years Minus 10 Days' wins at Hollywood Silver Screen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian short film 'Seven Years Minus 10 Days' by Hamid Nouri won second place for the Best Film at the Hollywood Silver Screen Festival in the US.

Staff (2021-05-08). "US return to JCPOA 100% dependent on US itself" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The US return to the JCPOA is 100% dependent on the US itself, Iranian senior diplomat said, adding that JCPOA be revived, but only if the United States makes the necessary political decision.

Staff (2021-05-08). EU envoy calls for an immediate revival of JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Deputy of European Union Foreign Policy Chief says he feels a definite urgency to conclude the nuclear talks, and he is happy to see that Iran and the United States feel the same way.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). Three explosions hit Afghan capital on Saturday afternoon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Three explosions were heard in Kabul's 13th security zone, local media have reported on Saturday afternoon…

Staff (2021-05-08). Iran's Solhipour wins gold at World Para Powerlifting C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian para powerlifter Seyed Hamed Solhipour won the gold medal of the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships underway in Thailand on Saturday.

Staff (2021-05-08). Iran condemns Zionist attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the Zionist attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Palestinian worshipers.

Staff (2021-05-08). Iran reacts to baseless claims of Moroccan FM at AIPAC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the recent remarks and baseless claims of the Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita addressing AIPAC.

Staff (2021-05-08). Doha backs positive talks between Tehran, Persian Gulf states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed Doha's support for any dialogue, efforts, and positive spirit in the relations between Iran and Persian Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). Governor announces human travel ban at Tamarchin border gate. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The governor of the Iranian Piranshahr Country in West Azarbaijan Province has announced a ban on human travel into Iraq from Tamarchin (Haj Omran) border crossing until further notice.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). 'Onus is on US, not Iran': FM Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has tweeted on the anniversary of the US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal, reminding the new US administration how the crisis over JCPOA started.

Staff (2021-05-08). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 8. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Saturday, May 08.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). Pourmirzaei grabs gold in world Para weightlifting event. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The Iranian para weightlifter Mansour Pourmirzaei has grabbed the gold medal at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships underway in Thailand on Saturday.

Staff (2021-05-08). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Staff (2021-05-08). Brussels Short Film Festival to host 3 Iranian titles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Three Iranian titles, namely 'The Driver', 'Asho' and 'Exam' will go on screen at the 24th edition of the Brussels Short Film Festival (BSFF) in Belgium.

Staff (2021-05-08). Iranian Students Association in Moscow observe Quds Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Members of the Iranian Students Association in Moscow observed International Quds Day by gathering in a Mosque in Moscow.

Staff (2021-05-08). Iran, India discuss expansion of trade relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — During the meeting with the Indian Ambassador, Deputy of Iranian Industry Minister stressed the need to remove barriers to mutual trade and find new solutions for the development of trade relations between the two countries.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). Iran becomes vice-champion in world Para weightlifting event. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian para weightlifting men's team finished runner-up in 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Thailand.

Staff (2021-05-08). 1mn doses of vaccine to arrive in Iran in coming days. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — According to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the country is scheduled to receive 1 million doses of the vaccine in the coming days.

Staff (2021-05-08). US, Europe must be held responsible for the Zionists' crimes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — An official with Iran's Judiciary Branch says the United States and European countries should be held responsible for crimes that Zionists are committing in the Palestinian occupied territories.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). G7 statement on Yemen shows intl. hypocrisy: Ansarullah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — A member of the Ansarullah movement's political council has dismissed a G7 statement that condemned Yemeni forces while ignored the crimes committed by the Saudi coalition as hypocrisy.

Staff (2021-05-08). US accuses an Iranian citizen of violating sanctions law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The US Department of Justice has indicted an Iranian citizen for allegedly violating Iran's sanctions from 2007 to 2011.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). Iran condemns terrorist attack on Kabul school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned a terrorist attack on an educational center in the west of the Afghan capital of Kabul.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). Iran may extend cooperation on inspections with IAEA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The top Iranian negotiator at Vienna talks on reviving the JCPOA says that Tehran may consider extending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency over inspections of its nuclear sites.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). Non-scheduled flights to bring back Iranians from India. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Spokesperson for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization says that there will be two flights to India and France this week to return the Iranian nationals from those Coronavirus-hit countries.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). Russia expresses concern over develoments in occupied Quds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — In response to yesterday's incidents in occupied holy Quds, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed concern and called for an end to escalating tensions.

Staff (2021-05-08). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 8. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, May 8.

Dave DeCamp (2021-05-08). Iran Says US Is 'Serious' About Reviving Nuclear Deal But Has Yet to Offer Enough Sanctions Relief. news.antiwar.com The fourth round of talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal kicked off in Vienna on Friday. "The information transferred to us from the US side is that they are also serious on returning to the nuclear deal and they have so far declared their readiness to lift a great part of their sanctions," Iranian negotiato…

Edward Corcoran* (2021-05-08). Re-Engaging Russia — OpEd. eurasiareview.com Russian realignment offers the biggest opportunity to dramatically transform the international situation in the immediate future. A cooperative relationship between Russia and the Industrialized World could be a highly visible example of democratic development, strongly undercutting Chinese promotion of autocracy and minimizing cyber intrusions. It would also significantly reduce requirements for military forces, including a potential for major reductions in nuclear weapons. Diplomatically, collaboration with Russia could help resolve confrontations in Afghanistan, Venezuela, Ukraine, Belarus, Syria and Myanma…

Staff (2021-05-08). Zarif to brief Parliament Commission tomorrow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Spokesman Abolfazl Amouei said that Foreign Minister Zarif will brief the commission on Sunday.

Staff (2021-05-08). 800 American paratroopers land near Russian borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — About 800 American paratroopers have landed near the Russian border in Estonia as part of the Swift Response exercise.

Staff (2021-05-08). Zionist regime to pay heavy price for aggression on Al-Quds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA)— Pointing to the Zionist regime's atrocities against Palestinian people, a senior member of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said that Zionists would pay a heavy price for aggression against Palestinians.

Staff (2021-05-08). Ain al-Assad base on high alert to counter possible attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iraqi security sources said Iraqi and international coalition forces are on high alert to counter possible attacks on US-run Ain al-Assad airbase.

Staff (2021-05-08). Iraqi Army seize number of ISIL weapons in Al-Anbar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — During an operation in Al-Anbar province, Iraqi army forces seized a number of weapons belonging to the ISIL terrorist members in the province.

Staff (2021-05-08). Top US pipeline operator shuts fuel line after cyber attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Top US fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline has shut its entire network after a cyber attack, the company said in a statement on Friday.

Staff (2021-05-08). Iraqi army confirms attack on US-run Ain al-Assad airbase. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The Iraqi Security Information Center affiliated to the army confirmed in a Saturday statement the attack on the Ain al-Assad airbase in Anbar province.

Staff (2021-05-08). US withdrawal from JCPOA led to 'Fiasco': Ulyanov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna in a message on the anniversary of the US withdrawal from the JCPOA said that the move was a "Fiasco".

Busra Cicek, Daniel Falcone (2021-05-07). The Fascinating Memoir of a "Citizen Pilgrim": Q&A with Richard Falk. counterpunch.org Richard Falk, the well-known international relations scholar, taught at Princeton University for four decades. Starting in 2002 he has taught Global and International Studies at UC Santa Barbara. Falk is also a chair for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. This lengthy interview is about his latest book, a memoir, Public Intellectual: The Life of a Citizen Pilgrim, that explores his

Global Research News (2021-05-07). Selected Articles: As NATO Summit Approaches: Will Biden Keep U.S. Nuclear Weapons in Turkey? globalresearch.ca By It has been estimated that the Pentagon maintains 50 B61 tactical nuclear weapons at the ƒ∞ncirlik Air Base in the country …

Anonymous007 (2021-05-07). Nuclear Troubleshoot: U.S. Minuteman III ICBM Shuts Itself Off During Final Countdown. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 5th, the US Air Force said that it had canceled a launch of an unarmed Minuteman III nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test. | The reason is that the missile simply turned itself off during final countdown before being launched. | The intercontinental ballistic missile that was to be fired from an underground silo at the coastal base, "experienced a ground abort prior to launch," the service said in a release. | "During terminal countdown, the missile comp…

Staff (2021-05-07). Iran coronavirus update: 17,076 news cases, 335 deaths. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — According to the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, 17,076 new cases of COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours.

Staff (2021-05-07). Corona restrictions not limit perseverance in ideal of Quds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) —While stressing on patience and rights of Quds in religious circles with holding various exhibitions, Head of Islamic Development Org. said that COVID-19 restrictions did not create any obstacle on perseverance of cause of Quds.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). VIDEO: Drive-in Quds Day rallies in Robat Karim. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — People in Robat Karim located in the suburb of the Iranian capital Tehran along with people across the world held drive-in rallies on Friday to mark the International Quds Day amid Coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

_____ (2021-05-07). The Leaked Zarif Tape: What Western Media Heard And What He Actually Said. popularresistance.org Tehran, Iran – On April 25, the Saudi-funded and U.K.-backed "Iran International" released a leaked audio recording of Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, in conversation with Iranian economist Saeed Laylaz for what appeared to be an oral history project. Immediately, the three-hour-plus conversation generated a great deal of controversy in Iran and plenty of commentary abroad. In the course of the conversation, Zarif spoke about his diplomatic posts, before and during the Rouhani administration, and his future political ambitions (or lack thereof). He ruminated on his relationship with President Hassan Rouhani…

Staff (2021-05-07). Power balance in Palestine, region 'in favor of Resistance'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker in a message on Thursday wrote that today, balance of power in Palestine and the region is in interest of the Resistance movement which can bring Palestinians closer to their ideals more than ever.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). Palestinian flag hoisted in Qom, Hamedan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The flag of Palestine was hoisted above tall buildings and on the sides of motorways in the Iranian cities of Hamedan and Qom a day before International Quds Day on Thursday.

Staff (2021-05-07). Quds Day struggle day against normalization of occupation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) —First Vice President Es'hagh Jahangiri said that Quds Day is day of struggle against the" normalization" of the occupation, the day of struggle against oblivion and the day of transfer of history of Palestine to new generations.

sputniknews (2021-05-07). Biden Administration Says Iran Sanctions Could Be Lifted Only If Tehran Returns To JCPOA Status. sputniknews.com &nbsp…

Staff (2021-05-07). Araghchi meets with IAEA chief in Vienna for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi on Thu. in Austrian capital Vienna.

Staff (2021-05-07). Zionist regime must be forced to accept CPCW: Iran UN envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iran's permanent Ambassador to the United Nations called for the full, effective and nondiscriminatory implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (CPCW).

Staff (2021-05-07). Iran-Poland Furniture Fair showcases two cultures' richness. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — In a cultural project of the Embassy of Poland and University of Tehran, Iranian students designed furniture combining traditional motives drawn from cultures and arts of Poland and Iran.

Staff (2021-05-07). Ensuring Iranian nation interests, main goal in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized that securing the interests of Iranian nation is the main and top priority for the negotiating delegation.

Staff (2021-05-07). France defends positions of US excessive demands on JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — French Foreign Minister claimed that the United States has taken the necessary steps to lift sanctions imposed against Islamic Republic of Iran and that Iran needed to respond with "appropriate positions."

Staff (2021-05-07). Iran to export nano sunscreens to neighboring states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian researchers managed to produce nano-sunscreens that are going to be exported to the neighboring countries.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). US troops increase military activity in eastern Syria: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria has reported a recent increase in Washington's military movements in eastern Syria.

Staff (2021-05-07). Trade exchange vol. between Iran, Syria in 'upward trajectory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The Chairman of Iran-Syria Joint Chamber of Commerce said that the trade volume exchange between the two neighboring countries is in upward trajectory.

Staff (2021-05-07). US should know Vienna talks not about new round of bargaining. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Stating that all trade-offs and bargaining ended in July 2015, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that US should know that the Vienna talks are not about a new round of bargaining.

Staff (2021-05-07). US rejects CNN report on releasing Iran's $1bn asset. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — A US Statement Department Spokesperson described a CNN report on the possible move of Washington to release $1 billion worth of Iranian frozen assets as 'incorrect'.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). Israeli regime getting weaker year after year: Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the Israeli regime is getting weaker year after year, adding that one cannot find any weaker entity than the Zionist regime of Israel.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). Beijing strongly condemns G7 statement smearing China. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Thursday strongly condemned the Group of Seven (G7) statement for grossly interfering in China's internal affairs.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). US agrees to lift bulk of sanctions: Iran top negotiator. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — A the end of the 4th round of talks between Iran and the P4+1, the top Iranian negotiator said that the United States has already announced its readiness to lift the bulk of the sanctions.

Staff (2021-05-07). Fake regime of Israel has no place in future of region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for the International Affairs said that the fake regime of Israel has no place in the future of the region.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). Participants agree to intensify Vienna talks process: Ulyanov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov said after the 4th round of talks between Iran and P4+1 in the Austrian capital of Vienna that the participants agreed to intensify the process of talks.

Staff (2021-05-07). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). JCPOA expert groups to start work on drafting agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The JCPOA Joint Commission meeting between Iran and P 4+1 ended minutes ago in Vienna and it was decided that the working groups continue the work on the draft agreement immediately.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). Russian troops still in, around Ukraine: NATO chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The Secretary-General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has said that tens of thousands of Russian troops remain in and around Ukraine.

Staff (2021-05-07). Iran never leaves friends, allies alone: Nasrallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The Hezbollah secretary-general said on Friday that Iran is the most powerful nation in the Resistance Front, adding that the US and Israeli have run out of options to make Iran abandon its nuclear program.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-07). UK club removes flag from Iranian footballer's pic on website. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — In a surprise move, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club in the UK Premier League has removed the Iran flag and the name of Iran from the profile of the Iranian forward on their website.

Jason Ditz (2021-05-07). Iraqi Shi'ite Militias Distance Themselves From Iran, Fearing Abandonment. news.antiwar.com The schism between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims has caused tensions for centuries, and has recently been seen as a source of tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iraq, which borders both nations and has populations of both types, has a group of Shi'ite militias that are formally aligned with Iran, and were instrumental in fighting against ISIS. | Iraq, which worries about hosting potential fights, has

Dave DeCamp (2021-05-07). US Accuses Iran of Making 'Unrealistic Demands' for Sanctions Relief. news.antiwar.com Indirect negotiations between the US and Iran that have been ongoing in Vienna to revive the nuclear deal are dragging out due to the fact that the Biden administration refuses to lift all Trump-era sanctions. On Thursday, The unnamed official told reporters that a deal could be reached quickly if Iran has the political will.

Rick Rozoff (2021-05-07). As NATO Summit Approaches: Will Biden Keep U.S. Nuclear Weapons in Turkey? globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. A

Staff (2021-05-07). Flames of Palestinian Intifada, Resistance not to be put out. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — On the occasion of International Quds Day, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on Thu. and said that flames of Palestinian Intifada and Resistance will not be extinguished.

Staff (2021-05-07). 4th JCPOA Joint Commission meeting kicked off in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The fourth round of JCPOA Joint Commission meeting began in the Grand Hotel in Vienna on Friday with the resumption of the Joint Commission meeting of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Staff (2021-05-07). Intl. Quds Day, 'day of unity of Islamic, Arab Ummah'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) — Ziad al-Nakhala Secretary-General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement in a speech on the occasion of "International Quds Day" said that the Quds Day is the day of unity, amity and solidarity of Islamic and Arab Ummah.

Staff (2021-05-07). US backing Israel for its strategic interests in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Richard Falk believes that US Government backs Israel because of its strategic interests in the region and partly as a reflection of well-organized pro-Israeli lobbying, which has been very effective with the US Congress.

Staff (2021-05-07). Quds Day born out of Islamic Resistance Discourse. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) —Quds Day, held on the last Friday of Ramadan aimed at voicing support for the Palestinians, was born out of the "Islamic Resistance Discourse" after the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Staff (2021-05-07). There is no such thing as 'Deal of Century': Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Stating that the fake regime of Israel is a big prison, Secretary-General of the International Conference in Support of the Palestinian Intifada said that there is no such thing as a 'Deal of Century'.

Staff (2021-05-07). Iraqi Army kills three ISIL Takfiri leaders in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iraqi army forces killed three leaders of ISIL Takfiri terrorists during separate operations in southern axis of the capital Baghdad.

Staff (2021-05-07). Two Palestinian youth martyred in clash with Zionist forces. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Palestinian sources reported that two Palestinian youth were shot dead by Zionist military forces in northern West Bank.

Staff (2021-05-07). No factor can prevent organizing Intl. Quds Day in Nigeria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Suhaila El-Zakzaky Daughter of Nigeria's top Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky said that no factor can prevent organizing International Quds Day in Nigeria.

Anonymous103 (2021-05-06). Spending More On Nukes: STRATCOM's Nuclear Death Wish. southfront.org Illustrartive image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark. | Being sufficiently able at your job is a good thing. But beware the trappings of zeal. When it comes to the business of retaining an inventory for humanity's annihilation, the zealous should be kept away. But there Admiral Charles Richard was in April this year, with his siren calls,

Staff (2021-05-06). Illegal sanctions serious obstacles to fight Covid-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Representative to UN Zahra Ershadi called illegal and illegitimate sanctions against developing countries a serious obstacle to the fight against the Coronavirus.

Staff (2021-05-06). Iran COVID-19 update: 18k infections, 338 deaths. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) — According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 18,409 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours.

Staff (2021-05-06). Night of Qadr in Imamzadeh Ghazi Saber. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) — People of Tehran observed the Night of Decree, or Qadr Night, on Wednesday, 23th night of Ramadan in the Imamzadeh Ghazi Saber, while following health protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Binoy Kampmark (2021-05-06). Spending More on Nukes: STRATCOM's Nuclear Death Wish. dissidentvoice.org Being sufficiently able at your job is a good thing. But beware the trappings of zeal. When it comes to the business of retaining an inventory for humanity's annihilation, the zealous should be kept away. But there Admiral Charles Richard was in April this year, with his siren calls, urging the US Senate to consider …

Binoy Kampmark (2021-05-06). Spending More On Nukes: STRATCOM's Nuclear Death Wish — OpEd. eurasiareview.com Being sufficiently able at your job is a good thing. But beware the trappings of zeal. When it comes to the business of retaining an inventory for humanity's annihilation, the zealous should be kept away. But there Admiral Charles Richard was in April this year, with his siren calls,

Staff (2021-05-06). US valuing Israel as extension of its military presence in ME. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) — American analyst Stephen Lendman believes that the US values Israel as an extension of its military presence in the Middle East that's all about wanting control over the region, its hydrocarbon and other resources.