2022-07-06: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2022-07-06). In Paris, Israel's Lapid Says World 'Must Respond' to Iran's Nuclear Activity. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid The Israeli leader accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA. But Tehran has not been bound by the agreement since the Trump administration withdrew from it in 2018 by reimposing sanctions on Iran. | "The facts are that Iran is violating the agreement and continues to develop its nuclear program," Lapid said at a joint press conference…

Staff (2022-07-06). Shamkhani set to pay two-day visit to Yerevan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani is set to pay a visit to Yerevan, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Armenia announced on Wednesday.

____ (2022-07-06). OPEC secretary general 'Barkindo' dies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — The Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, died on Tuesday night, Nigerian local media reported on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-07-06). US has to take forthcoming position if seeks to revive deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative in Vienna-based International Organizations said that if Washington is really committed to reviving the nuclear deal, it should take a more forthcoming position.

____ (2022-07-06). Iran, Uzbekistan stress enhancing bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a telephone conversation with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Vladimir Imamovich Norov late on Tue. emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral ties in all fields.

Staff (2022-07-06). US must present real initiative at indicrect talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Referring to the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on restoring JCPOA, an Iranian official told a Qatari source that the US must present a real initiative and not criticize the initiative of other parties.

Staff (2022-07-06). Qatari FM due in Iran to consult with FM Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani is scheduled to pay a visit to Tehran on Wednesday to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iranian senior diplomat announced.

Staff (2022-07-06). Iranian, Saudi FMs likely to pay visit to Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — An Iraqi newspaper claimed that the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia are expected to pay a visit to Baghdad to announce the restoration of relations.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2022-07-06). AUKUS Submarines: Beasts of Nuclear Proliferation. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-07-06). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on July 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, July 6.

____ (2022-07-06). Khaji emphasizes Iran's key role in achieving peace in Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs stressed continuing constructive role of Iran to achieve a just peace through a political solution esp. complete lifting of blockade against Yemeni people.

____ (2022-07-06). Iran energy minister arrives in Baku for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran's Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian, at the head of a delegation, arrived in Azerbaijan capital of Baku on Wednesday morning to explore avenues for broadening cooperation in the fields of energy and electricity.

____ (2022-07-06). Iran FM urges Sweden to release 'Hamid Nouri' immediately. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called for the immediate release of Hamid Nouri, an Iranian citizen, who is in custody with completely baseless accusations by MEK terrorists.

____ (2022-07-06). Iran defeats Poland in 2022 VNL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran defeated Poland 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-27, 15-7) in Week 3 of the 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Tuesday night.

Staff (2022-07-06). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on July 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, Jully 6.

____ (2022-07-05). UK to introduce new sanctions on Belarus, Russia media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Britain said it would introduce new economic, trade and transport sanctions on Belarus on Tue. over its support for Russia's military operation in Ukraine and also sanctioned six Russians it said were spreading disinformation.

Jason Ditz (2022-07-05). US Envoy: Iran Could Build Bomb in Weeks If It Chooses To. news.antiwar.com In a new interview Tuesday, US envoy Robert Malley continued to play up the myth off Iran imminently being nuclear armed, claiming to be "alarmed" by the progress made in enrichment by the Iranians. | Malley then went down the always-incorrect, familiar road, claiming Iran could There are occasions of being wrong, and those of being deliberately misleading, and this could well be the second half.

Staff (2022-07-05). Massive explosion heard in eastern Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported that a massive explosion was heard in eastern Baghdad, the country's capital on Tuesday morning.

____ (2022-07-05). Iran calls for suitable ground for return of Syrian refugees. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji called for laying the suitable ground for returning Syrian refugees.

____ (2022-07-05). Two UN peacekeepers killed, 5 injured in N Mali: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed and five wounded by an improvised explosive device in northern Mali, the UN peacekeeping mission said on Tuesday.

Staff (2022-07-05). EU's Borrell says held call with Iran FM on JCPOA talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has reported he held a phone call with the top Iranian diplomat and stressed the need to conclude JCPOA revival talks.

____ (2022-07-05). FM seriously pursuing case of four abducted Iranian diplomats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — On the occasion of 40th anniversary of abducting four Iranian diplomats, Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Tuesday said that is diligently following up the fate of kidnapping four Iranian diplomats.

Staff (2022-07-05). Russia orders Jewish Agency to stop all operations in country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Russian government has ordered the Jewish Agency to cease all operations inside the country, the local media in the occupied Palestinian lands have reported.

Staff (2022-07-05). Lifestyle of Iranian Turkmen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) -Iranian Turkmen live in some parts of Iran such as North Khorasan province.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iran's VP felicitates Algeria independence day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Algeria Aymen Benabderrahmane on the occasion of Algeria's independence day.

Staff (2022-07-05). 18 people died, 243 injured in Uzbekistan's Nukus protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — 18 people died and 243 were injured, including 38 law enforcement officers during unrest in Nukus on July 1-2.

Staff (2022-07-05). Tehran reacts to recent developments in Uzbekistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Stability and security in Uzbekistan are of special importance for the Islamic Republic of Iran and the region, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, referring to the recent developments in the Central Asian country.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian diplomat, Taliban discuss political, economic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Ambassador to Kabul Seyyed Hassan Mortazavi on Tuesday held talks with the political deputy of the foreign ministry of the interim government of the Taliban Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). Turkish armillary shells ten villages in northern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Turkish army artillery units shelled villages and towns in the northern suburbs of Aleppo from their military base in the south of Afrin.

Staff (2022-07-05). 13th FIA wraps up in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The 13th Farabi International Award (FIA) wrapped up in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Staff (2022-07-05). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on July 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, July 5.

Staff (2022-07-05). Raeisi stresses deepening Iran-Venezuela strategic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian President offered congratulations on Venezuelan independence day and expressed hope for further deepening the friendly and strategic relations between Tehran and Caracas.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iraqi parl. speaker calls for expanding relations with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed Halbousi held a meeting with the new Iranian envoy to Baghdad during which he stressed the importance of diplomatic measures for the development of bilateral ties between Baghdad and Tehran.

Staff (2022-07-05). Israel regime expresses concern over Iran presence in Red Sea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Israeli regime war minister Benny Gantz revealed satellite images he claimed showed the "most significant" Iranian maritime activity in the Red Sea in a decade.

Staff (2022-07-05). Belgian Parl to review bill on exchanging prisoners with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Media have reported that the Belgian Parliament is set to review a bill on the extraditionof convicts with Iran on Tuesday, which can facilitate a prisoner swap between the two countries.

Staff (2022-07-05). National synergy can neutralize unlawful sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi said on Tuesday that the synergy of countless national capacities could neutralize unlawful sanctions.

Staff (2022-07-05). Inside out of American human rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The US which always boasts about being the advocator of human rights has turned out to be the main violator of the human rights of countless civilians in the world.

Staff (2022-07-05). Hamas reacts to result of US investigation into Abu Akle case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) rejected the results of biased American investigations of the assassination of Shirin Abu Akleh, saying that it is contrary to the results of previous investigations.

____ (2022-07-05). Iran, Nicaragua emphasize enhancing trade-economic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Nicaragua stressed the need to broadening their cooperation in the field of trade and economy.

Staff (2022-07-05). EU, Moscow react to Uzbekistan unrest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov have reacted to the recent developments in Uzbekistan.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian cultural heritage figures honored in a ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — A ceremony was held on Monday to honor figures in the field of Iran's cultural heritage in the presence of Seyed Ezzatullah Zarghami, Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Staff (2022-07-05). Egypt condoles with Iran over recent deadly earthquake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences over the death and injuries of a number of Iranian citizens in a recent quake in the southern Hormozgan Province…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). Syrian army strengthens its positions in Raqqah, Aleppo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Media have reported that the Syrian army is bolstering its positions in the town of Ayn Issa in the northern suburbs of Raqqa and Ain al-Arab region in the east of Aleppo on the border with Turkyie.

Eric Nepomuceno (2022-07-05). Brasil: La diplomacia de Jair Bolsonaro. globalizacion.ca En su cada vez más acelerada avalancha de mentiras delirantes, el ultraderechista presidente Jais Bolsonaro (foto) reitera que la imagen de Brasil en el exterior está "intacta" y que su persona tiene tránsito libre entre mandatarios de los más distintos…

Staff (2022-07-05). 10th festival of damask rose harvesting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The 10th edition of the damask rose harvesting has been held in Osku County, East Azarbaijan Province, Iran.

Staff (2022-07-05). Strong storm hits Afghanistan's Zabul, Kandahar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — News sources reported strong storms in Zabul and some areas of Kandahar province in Afghanistan which caused damages to people's properties.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). In meeting with Israeli PM, Macron calls for preserving JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — "I would like to remind you once again of our desire to conclude the negotiations on a return to respect for the JCPOA as soon as possible," Macron said.

____ (2022-07-05). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on July 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, July 5.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian, Indian diplomats discuss Chabahar project, ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani held a phone call with the Foreign Secretary of India Vinay Mohan Kwatra to discuss a variety of regional and international issues.

Staff (2022-07-05). Syria participates Tehran Twin Cities Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — 1st Festival and Exhibition of Sister and Twin Cities of Tehran kicked off in Tehran on Monday with the participation of the Syrian pavilion.

Staff (2022-07-05). 5 killed, 35 wounded in an explosion in southern Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — News sources on Saturday reported that at least 5 people were killed and 35 others were injured in an explosion in Southern Yemen.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). Russia's Medvedev says oil prices could top $300-$400. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Russia's former president Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday the oil prices could increase above $300-$400 a barrel if Japan caps the price of Russian oil at around half its current level.

Linda McQuaig (2022-07-05). We Must End the Dangerous Downplaying of a Possible Nuclear War With Russia. commondreams.org Teaching a schoolyard bully like Putin a lesson can be satisfying, but it's a crazy idea when the bully has nuclear arms and humiliating him could set off World War III.

____ (2022-07-05). Iran stresses paying attention to Syria humanitarian status. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs emphasized the need for paying more attention from international community and increasing efforts to address humanitarian situation in Syria.

Staff (2022-07-05). Reelegido Fraccari al frente de la Confederación de Beisbol-Softbol. cubadebate.cu Riccardo Fraccari fue reelegido al frente de la Confederación Mundial de Beisbol y Softbol (WBSC, por sus siglas) durante el congreso de la entidad. Fraccari, quien dirigirá en el período 2022-2028, superó con 100 votos al también aspirante, el francés Didier Seminet, quien recibió 43. Los delegados votantes ascendieron a 144 y la mayoría requerida era de 73.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian, Australian envoys discuss regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian and Australian ambassadors to Iraq held a meeting in Iran's embassy in Baghdad to discuss the regional developments.

Staff (2022-07-05). Closing ceremony of 13th Farabi International Award. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The closing ceremony of the 13th Farabi International Award (FIA) was held in Tehran on Tuesday with the participation of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi.

____ (2022-07-05). Intensive talks underway between Iran, EAEU on signing FTA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are holding intensive talks for signing Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Staff (2022-07-05). Neighborhood policy neutralized US sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — A year into his administration, Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi succeeded in diversifying Iran's foreign policy options through the nascent neighborhood policy he set out last year.

____ (2022-07-05). 10 soldiers injured in terror attack in Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — A suicide explosion against Pakistani army forces in "North Waziristan" area resulted in wounding of 10 soldiers, some of the injured are in critical condition.

Staff (2022-07-05). Raeisi hopes for strengthening Iran-Algeria bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi extended a message to his Algerian counterpart on Tuesday to congratulate him on the 60th anniversary of Independence Day of his country.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). Iran ready to help Mali in scientific, research field: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology in the meeting with his Malian counterpart said that Iran is ready to provide Mali with its scientific experiences in order to achieve scientific research successes.

Staff (2022-07-05). 3 dead, 7 wounded after shooting at block party in Indiana. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Three people were killed, and seven others were wounded in a mass shooting at a block party in Gary Tuesday in Indiana just after midnight, local US media said.

Staff (2022-07-05). Martyrdom-seeking operation reported near Tel Aviv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Palestinian sources on Tuesday reported that a martyrdom-seeking operation was launched in Bnei Brak near Tel Aviv.

Staff (2022-07-05). Armed men kill at least 22 in north Burkina Faso attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Armed assailants killed at least 22 civilians in northwest Burkina Faso on Monday, a local official said, the latest deadly attack in an area marred by militant activity.

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