Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-19). US must abandon plans to supply arms to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — The United States should reaffirm its interest in the diplomatic resolution of tensions around Ukraine by refusing to supply weapons to Kiev, the Russian Embassy in Washington said in a statement…

Staff (2022-01-19). Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes southwestern Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck near Choram county in the Iranian province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad on Wednesday morning.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-19). Iran's Army naval fleet fulfilling mission in Red Sea: cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — Deputy Commander of Army Navy said that Iran's Army 79th Naval Fleet, consisting of Makran helicopter carrier and overhauled destroyer called "Bayandor" are present in Red Sea, escorting Iranian tankers along specified route.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-19). Iran-Russia interaction to create security in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — Iran-Russia relations will prevent unilateralism in the world and create security in the region, said Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi before leaving for the Russian capital of Moscow on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-01-19). Iranian President arrives in Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in Moscow a few minutes ago to meet with his Russian counterpart and was welcomed by senior Russian officials.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-19). Saudi fighter jets heavily bomb Yemen's Sanaa Intl. Airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — Fighter jets of Saudi-led coalition launched the heaviest airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Wednesday.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-19). Iran's exports to ECO member states up 52% in 9 months: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — Spokesman for Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that country's exports of products to Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)'s member states registered a 52 percent growth in current year.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, January 19.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-19). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-19). Iran warns against destructive effects of terrorism in WA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations warned the dire consequence of destructive effects of 'occupation' and 'terrorism' against rights of girls and women.

Staff (2022-01-19). Iran can be partner of choice for Arab allies of US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — With the US withdrawing militarily from the region, Iran is best positioned to become the fulcrum of any security cooperation between the countries of the West Asia region.

Staff (2022-01-19). South Korean, US diplomats discuss Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-Kun and his American counterpart Wendy Sherman discussed a range of issues, including Iran.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-19). 1 killed, 9 inured in row house blast, fire in NY's Bronx. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — An explosion and fire gutted a row house in New York City's Bronx borough on Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including five police officers, the city fire department said.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-19). Biden's first-year approval rating at 48.9%. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — US President Biden's first-year average approval rating was 48.9 percent, according to Gallup, which ranked lower than many other presidents but remained higher than his predecessor, former President Trump.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-19). Explosion reported at Turkey's Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — A massive explosion hit an oil pipeline in the city of Kahramanmaras in southeastern Turkey on the border with Syria, causing a fire to break out.

Staff (2022-01-18). Iran-Russia, closer than ever. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — According to the Russian state TV, President Vladimir Putin will receive his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in the coming week.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-18). Syria will respond to Iran's loyalty: advisor to Bashar Assad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — The Syrian president's adviser described Syrian-Iranian relations as long-standing and historic, saying that Tehran stood with the Syrian government and army during the war against Syria.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-18). Iran absolutely right to ask for guarantees in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Stating that some people don't want to learn lessons from the failed maximum pressure policy, the Russian diplomat said that Iranians are absolutely right when they ask for guarantees in Vienna talks.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-18). Iran, Iraq sign MoU to establish arbitration cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — The Iranian and Iraqi chambers of commerce have signed an MoU to establish arbitration cooperation.

sputniknews (2022-01-18). Israel Knocks Out Simulated Iranian Missile Using Arrow-3 Interceptor. sputniknews.com The Arrow-3 is one of several missile and drone defence systems in Israel's arsenal, and is meant to counter threats including long-range ballistic and cruise missiles. Unlike the Iron Dome air defence system — which has seen plenty of testing against simple Hamas rockets, the Arrow-3's capabilities have yet to be proven in a real-life conflict.

Yves Engler (2022-01-18). Pro-Israel Canadians Pressure Ottawa over Iran. dissidentvoice.org Those Canadians who take their political cues from Israel are obsessively stoking conflict with Iran. In a clear example, former CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre Avi Benlolo has published a half dozen National Post columns critical of that country over the past year. In a recent article headlined "As the Doomsday Clock closes …

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-18). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

teleSUR-mcs, JL (2022-01-18). Irán insta a EE.UU. eliminar obstáculos en negociaciones en Viena. telesurtv.net La Cancillería iraní precisa que los negociaciones prosperan, pero es necesario adoptar las medidas políticas pertinentes.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-18). VIDEO: Winter snowfall doubled beauty of Ilam-Badreh Road. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Snowfall in Ilam Province, western Iran has created beautiful sceneries in the mountainous routes of the province over the past two days.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-18). Iran's steel exports growth stands at 14% in nine months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — A study of the performance of 15 major steel production companies in the country indicated a 14 percent growth in the export of steel products in the first nine months of the current year (March 21- Dec. 22).

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-18). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, January 18.

Staff (2022-01-18). Hezbollah reportedly rejected US request for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — A Lebanese source reported that Washington had asked to communicate with Hezbollah officials to discuss some issues, but the movement flatly rejected the request.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-18). At least 26 killed in Afghanistan earthquake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — At least 26 people were killed after an earthquake hit western Afghanistan on Monday, an official said.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-18). Saudi fighter jets bomb Yemeni parliament building in Sanaa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Media sources reported that Saudi fighters bombed the Yemeni parliament building and a military academy in Sanaa early Tuesday morning.

Staff (2022-01-18). Upcoming Online Events Not to Miss. davidswanson.org January 19: VFP NYC Meeting. January 19: Foreign Policy Primer. January 22: TPNW Anniversary Events. January 29: Reducing the Threat of Nuclear War. February 19: Water Is Life. February 23: Debate: Can War Be Justified? February 24: Verses versus War. (link coming soon)…

Peter Bergel (2022-01-18). To nuclear-armed states: Nice talk, now walk the walk. zcomm.org We will not know how much influence we can have until we build our movement and use it to demand nuclear abolition…

sputniknews (2022-01-18). Sweden Launches 'Drone Hunt' as More Objects Sighted Over Country's Nuclear Power Plants. sputniknews.com Following several sightings of drones above nuclear power plants and even the royal castle, the Swedish police and the Coast Guard are now investigating the Stockholm archipelago to established whether the drones could have come from the sea.

Rick Rozoff (2022-01-18). NATO recruiting Oman to its Persian Gulf partnership. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are founding members of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Yemen are prospective members. Sultan Qaboos University of Oman visits NATO Headquarters On 4-5 January 2022, a group of students and faculty members from the International Relations and Security Studies Graduate Programme of the …

Staff (2022-01-18). Iran-Russia, closer than ever. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — According to the Russian state TV, President Vladimir Putin will receive his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in the coming week.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-18). Iran absolutely right to ask for guarantees in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Stating that some people don't want to learn lessons from the failed maximum pressure policy, the Russian diplomat said that Iranians are absolutely right when they ask for guarantees in Vienna talks.

sputniknews (2022-01-18). Israel Knocks Out Simulated Iranian Missile Using Arrow-3 Interceptor. sputniknews.com The Arrow-3 is one of several missile and drone defence systems in Israel's arsenal, and is meant to counter threats including long-range ballistic and cruise missiles. Unlike the Iron Dome air defence system — which has seen plenty of testing against simple Hamas rockets, the Arrow-3's capabilities have yet to be proven in a real-life conflict.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-18). Saudi fighter jets bomb Yemeni parliament building in Sanaa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Media sources reported that Saudi fighters bombed the Yemeni parliament building and a military academy in Sanaa early Tuesday morning.

Yves Engler (2022-01-18). Pro-Israel Canadians Pressure Ottawa over Iran. dissidentvoice.org Those Canadians who take their political cues from Israel are obsessively stoking conflict with Iran. In a clear example, former CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre Avi Benlolo has published a half dozen National Post columns critical of that country over the past year. In a recent article headlined "As the Doomsday Clock closes …

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-18). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, January 18.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-18). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-18). At least 26 killed in Afghanistan earthquake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — At least 26 people were killed after an earthquake hit western Afghanistan on Monday, an official said.

Staff (2022-01-18). Hezbollah reportedly rejected US request for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — A Lebanese source reported that Washington had asked to communicate with Hezbollah officials to discuss some issues, but the movement flatly rejected the request.

sputniknews (2022-01-18). Sweden Launches 'Drone Hunt' as More Objects Sighted Over Country's Nuclear Power Plants. sputniknews.com Following several sightings of drones above nuclear power plants and even the royal castle, the Swedish police and the Coast Guard are now investigating the Stockholm archipelago to established whether the drones could have come from the sea.

Peter Bergel (2022-01-18). To nuclear-armed states: Nice talk, now walk the walk. zcomm.org We will not know how much influence we can have until we build our movement and use it to demand nuclear abolition…

_____ (2022-01-17). Iran Official Proposes Formation Of Countries' Union Against Sanctions. popularresistance.org All, with consolidation, should stand against the US sanctions and plots, Rezaei said in a meeting with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, according to the IRNA Saturday report. | In his remarks, Rezaei said that the Iranian nation and government pay special respect to Nicaragua's resistance against excessive demands. | He went on to stress that the resistant countries should make further efforts to expand their relations and friendship because the bullying powers, particularly the United States, are after preventing nations' development and cooperation. | Further, he noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran has…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-17). Iran not playing with time in Vienna talks: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that "If the parties can resume their commitments under the Iran nuclear deal, Iran will also return to commitments based on the agreement."

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-17). Implementing Iran-China deal not to depend on Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Chairman of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that the implementation of a 25-year deal between Iran and China does not depend on the outcome of the Vienna talks.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-17). Iran oil passes through Suez canal despite US sanctions: SCA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said that despite US sanctions, the Iranian oil passes through the canal.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-17). Iranian, Russian FMs discuss Vienna talks, Raeisi's visit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in a telephone conversation on Monday discussed Vienna talks and the upcoming Raeisi's visit to Moscow.

Staff (2022-01-17). Who is Biden's unblinking chief negotiator on Russia & Ukraine? rt.com Wendy Sherman has helped Democratic presidents negotiate now-failed deals with North Korea and Iran | Veteran US diplomat Wendy Sherman is the woman conveying Washington's messages about NATO expansion in Europe to Moscow — but the 'hard-nosed' negotiator was previously involved in sealing security deals with Pyongyang and Tehran. | Neither the Clinton-era Framework Agreement with North Korea nor the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) acted as the enduring restraints on nuclear proliferation that they were meant to be. | Who is Wendy Sherman? | The 72-year-old diplomat heading the US de…

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, January 17.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-17). Number of killed in earthquake in Afghanistan rises to 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan killing dozens of people, media have reported.

Staff (2022-01-17). Iran-China ties to be at positive level during Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA)— Dr. Alagoz says Iran-China ties will be at a positive level during the Raeisi Administration because Iran's foreign policy has endorsed further relations with China and the neighbors on the axis of its "Look to the East" view.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-17). Asiatic cheetah Homino spotted in Bafgh for 1st time in years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — The director-general of the Environment Department of Yazd Province in southeast Iran said a male Asiatic cheetah called "Homino" was spotted for the first time in 6 years in Ariz Wildlife Sanctuary in Bafgh County.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-17). 'China firmly opposes US sanctions against Iran'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions against Iran, political manipulation on human rights and other issues, and gross interference in the internal affairs of Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-17). Bagheri Kani holds meeting with EU, E3 envoys in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani met and held talks with the representatives of European Union (EU) and three European countries in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Monday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-17). Iraq has no alternative for Iran's gas imports: minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iraqi Electricity Minister Majid Mahdi Hantoush said that as Iran's gas supply to Iraq has declined, Iraq has faced severe gas shortages, which has led Iraqis to seek to reach a new deal with Iran.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-17). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

teleSUR- jaa, JL (2022-01-17). Irán culpa a Israel y EE.UU. de prolongar conflicto en Siria. telesurtv.net El canciller iraní criticó la presencia de tropas estadounidenses en territorios sirios y los constantes ataques israelíes.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-17). Inauguration ceremony of nanotechnology exhibition in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — A nanotechnology exhibition kicked off in Tehran in the presence of Vice-President for Science and Technology and Head of National Elites Foundation Sorena Sattari, at Tehran International Fairground on Monday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-17). Covid-19 daily deaths in Iran drop to 20 despite cold winter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA)— The daily death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic in Iran has fallen to 20 for the first time after nearly two years since the outbreak of the contagious disease in the country.

Staff (2022-01-17). IRGC Quds Force cmdr. visits Iraq's Najaf, Karbala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — The IRGC Quds Force commander Esmaeil Ghaani traveled to Najaf city in central Iraq on Sunday.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-17). Tonga calls for urgent aid after volcanic eruption, tsunami. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Tonga is calling for "immediate aid", with an urgent need for fresh water and food, as it assesses the damage caused by Saturday's eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-17). Two explosions hit Karrada area of Baghdad (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources reported that two explosions took place in the Karrada area of Baghdad, injuring two people.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-17). IRGC Quds Force cmdr. meets Muqtada al-Sadr in Najaf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Commander Esmaeil Ghaani met and held talks with the leader of Sadrist bloc led by Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in Najaf al-Ashraf on Monday evening.

sputniknews (2022-01-17). Sweden Investigates Drone Flights Over Nuclear Plants as 'National Incident'. sputniknews.com While no permit is required from the Swedish Transport Agency for lighter drones, they have to be flown within sight at a certain distance and not over protected objects, such as nuclear power plants.