Daily Archives: June 16, 2022

2022-06-16: News Headlines

Staff (2022-06-16). Biden informs Zelensky about US military aid worth $1 bln. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden informed his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky about a new package of US military aid for Ukraine worth $1 billion, according to Biden's statement, published by the White House.

Staff (2022-06-16). Swedish, Finnish responses not meet Turkey's expectations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The documents Sweden and Finland sent to Turkey regarding their NATO bids do not meet the country's expectations the Turkish foreign minister said, adding that concerns need to be addressed.

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-16). Updated Mayo Clinic recommendations for infant formula shortage. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores, largely caused by supply chain issues, as well as a recent recall of several contaminated baby formula products. While this unfortunate crisis continues to impact thousands of caregivers needing to feed their babies, Mayo Clinic continues to offer advice on safe alternatives in the short term to patients. Alternative formula options For most infants, it is OK to switch…

Jason Ditz (2022-06-16). US Ramps Up Iran Sanctions as Hope for Talks Fade. news.antiwar.com With Iran nuclear talks stalled, the US Treasury Department is once again announcing a new round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil and gas industry. | The sanctions hit three Iranian companies, Six companies, two from Hong Kong and four from the UAE, were sanctioned for working with Triliance, and two of their brokers, Jingfeng Gao and Mohammed Shaheed Ruknoddin Bhore, we…

Jason Ditz (2022-06-16). Israeli FM Calls on UN to Restore All Nuclear Sanctions on Iran. news.antiwar.com Saying the recent IAEA rebuke of Iran proved that diplomacy has failed, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is It's not clear the rest of the world will go along with this, as the IAEA rebuke was about a single issue of past activity, and not a referendum on the state of the diplomatic process. | Lapid is hoping that one of the parties to the nuclear deal can bring the issue as a…

Ann Brown (2022-06-16). Biden To Hire Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms As Advisor After Cedric Richmond Exit. moguldom.com President Joe Biden has tapped former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to join the White House. Bottoms will replace outgoing Cedric Richmond as a top White House advisor. As director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, Bottoms will have access to some of the most high-level planning and strategy sessions in the West …

Staff (2022-06-16). Beauties of "Vanai" village in Borujerd. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Vanai village in Borujerd County in Lorestan Province of Iran enjoys many natural attractions, such as mineral water springs, mountainous landscapes, and plains.

Freedom Socialist Party (2022-06-16). Wednesday 6/15: Labor History: A key to unlocking workers' power today. indybay.org Online via Zoom | To register: bit.ly/FSFD-Labor

TeleSUR- hvh, JCM (2022-06-16). Comienza 18 ™ reunión internacional sobre Siria en Kazajstán. telesurtv.net El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores y Expatriados, Ayman Susan, encabezó la comitiva de Damasco en Astana.

Staff (2022-06-16). Drone attack reported on US Al-Tanf Base. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Media sources reported early Thursday that a drone attack has targeted the Al-Tanf base affiliated with the US forces on the Syrian-Iraqi borders.

Staff (2022-06-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, June 16.

Staff (2022-06-16). Tehran supporting any plan ensures regional security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Supporting the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of all nations is the principled policy of Iran, President Raeisi said, adding that Iran supports any plan, and dialogue that ensures regional security.

Staff (2022-06-16). Cuba asistirá con 58 deportistas a los I Juegos del Caribe (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La presentación de la delegación cubana a los I Juegos del Caribe, en Guadalupe, tuvo lugar esta mañana de jueves en la Ciudad Deportiva, con la participación del director general de Alto Rendimiento del Inder, José Antonio Miranda, representantes de deportes incluidos en el programa competitivo y la prensa especializada.

____ (2022-06-16). Iran-India economic ties gathering steam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The trade and economic relations between Iran and India is on upward trajectory.

Staff (2022-06-16). Iran urges IAEA chief to refrain from complicating situation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has advised the UN nuclear agency's director general to refrain from complicating the situation through political statements.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-06-16). 2022 California Juneteenth – National Freedom Day. indybay.org In the coming years over 100 California cities with @100,000+ residents will begin to discover our unique California Juneteenth Legacy, helping manifest equity and greater inclusion throughout the 5th largest economy in the world. Today, "Mining for Freedom" or the authentic "Golden Legacy" of our California USCT who fought, bleed and died for freedom is a fierce debate impacting future generation.

Staff (2022-06-16). Astana summit parties reaffirm support for Syria sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The participating parties in the 18th Astana Summit reaffirmed their firm commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria.

Staff (2022-06-16). 25 terrorists killed, injured in Syrian army artillery attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Syrian army used artillery and rockets to counter terrorists' movements near Syria's Idlib, killing and wounding 25 terrorists.

United We Dream (2022-06-16). Wednesday 6/15: DACA Décimo Aniversario – °Antes, Ahora y Más Allá! Celebración y Reuinon para la Acción. indybay.org Virtual celebration & action rally…

WSWS (2022-06-16). US and Israel ratchet up threats and aggression against Iran. wsws.org The Biden administration is escalating pressure on Iran with provocations that seem designed to blow up the nuclear talks taking place in Vienna.

Staff (2022-06-16). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, June 16.

Staff (2022-06-16). Venezuela, Iran victims of illegal sanctions, Maduro says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Venezuela and Iran are victims of unilateral action and illegal sanctions, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said.

Staff (2022-06-16). Car bomb explosion kills, injures 7 in southern Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Media sources reported early Thursday that a car bomb explosion in Aden Governorate in southern Yemen has left at least three killed and four wounded.

United We Dream (2022-06-16). Wednesday 6/15: DACA Tenth Anniversary: Then, Now and Beyond! Celebration & Action Rally. indybay.org Virtual celebration & action rally…

Staff (2022-06-16). President Maduro: Iranian General Soleimani Came to Venezuela and Helped Recover Electrical System in 2019 Attacks. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, June 14, the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, explained at the end of his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran that General Qasem Soleimani visited Venezuela in 2019, during the crisis that ensued the attacks on the Venezuelan electrical system, which almost left the entire country without electricity for several days. Soleimani brought experts who helped rebuild the Venezuelan electrical system, explained the head of state. | "I didn't know him, I didn't know how big he was. The conversation I had with him was very harmonious, where we reviewed all the topics. He immediately offered the sup…

La Peña (2022-06-16). Friday 6/17: Baila Community Dance Party. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705…

Staff (2022-06-16). Baghdad-mediated talks between Tehran, Riyadh seem 'positive'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister expressed Iran's satisfaction with Baghdad-mediated talks between Tehran and Saudi Arabia, saying that Iran's assessment of the recent round of talks is positive.

David Giesen (2022-06-16). Sunday 7/3: Fulfilling the Promise of America, a symposium. indybay.org ZOOM video meet: | zoom.us/j/94131824284?pwd=RzI0ZEY1eEkrbkxFemNOMHFHbUZXZz09

Staff (2022-06-16). President Raeisi arrives in Isfahan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The President arrived in Isfahan Province to mark the 25th provincial trip of his administration.

Staff (2022-06-16). Iran arrests element linked with 2 French spies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Intelligence Forces announced the detention of a person who was linked with the espionage operations performed by two French nationals in Iran.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-15). Xi in call with Putin reaffirms support for Russia's security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Wednesday that all parties should work towards resolving the crisis in Ukraine "in a responsible manner."

Staff (2022-06-15). Moscow says Ukraine may disappear from world map in 2 years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Deputy Head of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev took to Telegram on Wednesday and conveyed his doubts about Ukraine still being around in two years.

Staff (2022-06-15). US reluctant to see peaceful solution to Ukraine crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The Russian Ambassador to the United States criticized the US' official remarks about the possibility of increasing supplies of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Ukraine.

Staff (2022-06-15). PSUV Leader Diosdado Cabello: Venezuela Has Enough Evidence to Request an Interpol Red Notice Against Marco Rubio. orinocotribune.com The government of Venezuela has enough evidence on US Senator Marco Rubio, concerning his participation in a plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, to issue a red alert request from Interpol. This was stated by the first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, in response to Rubio's request to United States Attorney General, Merrick Garland, to issue an international red alert to arrest President Maduro in his current international tour. So far, the tour has taken the president to Turkey, Algeria, Iran, Kuwait, and Qatar. | During a PSUV press conferen…

Staff (2022-06-15). SCO parties to discuss accepting Iran membership. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states will discuss accepting Iran's membership in the ongoing SCO Council of National Coordinators' meeting in Tashkent.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-06-15). Turkey rejects NATO offer of talks with Sweden, Finland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Turkey has rejected invitations by NATO to participate in trilateral talks with Finland and Sweden aimed at finding a solution to Ankara's opposition to the Nordic countries' applications to join the western military alliance.

____ (2022-06-15). Iran, Oman trade value to rise to $2bn by year-end: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The Chairman of Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce said that trade volume exchange between Iran and Sultanate of Oman will rise to $2 billion before the end of this year of 1401 (ending on March 20, 2023).

Jason Ditz (2022-06-15). Iran Remains Hopeful for Nuclear Deal After IAEA Rebuke. news.antiwar.com Last week's IAEA rebuke against Iran, and subsequent Iranian measures, have some IAEA figures warning it could be a "fatal blow" to the nuclear deal. | Iran, however, says they remain hopeful for a nuclear deal, even after the "unconstructive" moves of last week. Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian To that end, Iran reported that the US accepted a proposal just before the IAEA meeting last week, suggesting th…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-06-15). Russia Could Set Off Nuclear Energy Bomb in America in Response to US Belligerence. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic For the past three and a half months, we have been listening to the same narrative all the world's problems are Russia's fault. Food shortages and price hikes are "Russia's fault". Fertilizer price going through the roof is "Putin's evil plan". If one's electric car sets on fire, it's probably Russian hackers,…

Ana Perdigón (2022-06-15). Oil Tanker Carrying Iranian Crude Arrives in Venezuelan Waters. orinocotribune.com The Iranian-flagged oil tanker, Suezmax Sonia I, which left Kharg Island in early May, has arrived in Venezuelan waters on Saturday, June 11, according to a The Suezmax Sonia I has a cargo of around 1 million barrels of Iranian crude oil. This is the third oil tanker belonging to Iran's Naftiran Intertrade Company (NICO) to supply Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) with Iranian crude. The oil shipments are part of an agreement signed between Venezuel…

Staff (2022-06-15). Iran ready to boost economic ties with Finland: offical. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Governor of the Iranian province of Razavi Khorasan Yaghoub-Ali Nazari has voiced Iran's readiness to bolster the economic relations with Finland.

Staff (2022-06-15). 18th Astana peace talks begins in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The18th international meeting on Syria better known as Astana peace talks kicked off in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-06-15). US-UAE joint maritime drill underway in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the Naval forces from the United Arab Emirates and the United States began a 10-day maritime exercise, on June 13, in the Persian Gulf.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-15). Iran, Turkmenistan open new chapter in bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) —The Iranian parliament speaker has told the visiting Turkmen president that Iran and the neighboring Turkmenistan have opened a new chapter in their bilateral relations with the visit of the Turkmenistan delegation to Iran.

Labor Video Project (2022-06-15). WCCUSD Union Busting Attack On Adult School Teachers United Leadership. indybay.org The WCCUSD school district terminated the president and vice president of the Adult School Teachers United in a union busting attack. The president Ken Ryan and vice president Kristen Pursley discuss their termination, the reason behind it and the attack on adult education and ESL by not only the District by the Democrats in the legislature and governor.

Staff (2022-06-15). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, June 15.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-15). Iran dealt heavy blow to Israel: former IRGC cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iran has delat a heavy blow to Israeli regime several times and the attacks on Israeli targets continue, according to the former IRGC commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari.

Staff (2022-06-15). Yemenis defeated arrogant Emiratis and Saudis: Al-Houthi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi said that the Yemenis with their resistance could destroy the Saudis and Emiratis' reputation and walked over their arrogance.

____ (2022-06-15). Iran, Turkmenistan ink MoU to strengthen industrial ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) and Turkmenistan's Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance ties in the field of industry.

Staff (2022-06-15). Explosion reported in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Media sources reported an explosion in the town of Sadr in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

Staff (2022-06-15). Iran, Turkmenistan ink 9 MoUs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iran and Turkmenistan signed 9 Memorandum of Understandings and issued a joint statement on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-06-15). North-south corridor vital for boosting 'regional security'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The construction of the north-south corridor is a necessity for Iran and Armenia to establish national and regional security and develop bilateral cooperation, the Iranian Parliament Speaker stressed.

Staff (2022-06-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, June 15.

Staff (2022-06-15). Iran, Armenian parliament speakers hold talks in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf received the President of the National Assembly of Armenia, Alen Roberti Simonyan for a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-15). VIDEO: "Hello Commander" song carried out in Nigeria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — A large number of Nigerian children are seen in a video footage performing an epic song themed with generational support for the Islamic Revolution dubbed "Salam Farmandeh or Hello Commander."

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-06-15). Historical monuments of Arasbaran region in NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The beautiful Arasbaran region in the East Azarbaijan province of Iran is full of historical monuments and buildings.

Staff (2022-06-15). Hamas invites Palestinians to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Hamas invited Palestinians living in the West Bank and the Occupied Territories of 1948 to attend en masse at morning and Friday prayers this week at the Al-Aqsa Mosque under the slogan "Guardianship Despite Exile."

Kari Polanyi Levitt (2022-06-15). Prof. Kari Polyani Levitt: Regaining Canada's Sovereignty: June 14, 2022 We Celebrate Kari's 99th Birthday. globalresearch.ca On June 14, 2022. Friends and family met up in Montreal to celebrate Kari Polyani Levitt's 99th birthday. | While Kari's health is fragile, she remains firm in her incisive understanding and analysis of World events, committed to national sovereignty and …

Staff (2022-06-15). Iran envoy, Afghanistan's Abdullah discuss Tehran-Kabul ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian envoy to Kabul and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan discussed the current political developments and bilateral relations on Tuesday.

Staff (2022-06-15). Iran, Russia share common views on Syrian issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji said that both Iranian and Russian sides share the same perspectives on Syria.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-15). Iranian parapowerlifter wins gold at Asia Oceania Open C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iran's Hamed Solhipour won a gold medal in the up to 97 kg weight class of 2022 Asia Oceania Open Championships on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-06-15). Iraqi PMU pounds ISIL terrorists hideouts in Diyala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units destroyed the hideouts of ISIL remnants in Diyala Province as part of the anti-terrorist operations against the remnants of ISIL terrorists in eastern Iraq.

____ (2022-06-15). Tehran, Ashgabat to set up trade center for enhancing ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iran and Turkmenistan will establish a joint trade center for the invigoration of economic activities.

____ (2022-06-15). Four ISIL Takfiri terrorists killed in Iraq's Nineveh, Kirkuk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — A spokesman for Iraqi military announced the continuation of fighting with the remnants of ISIL Takfiri terrorists in various parts of Iraq, adding that several Takfiris were killed in Kirkuk and Nineveh provinces.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-06-15). Venezuela and Iran Sign 20-Year Cooperation Agreement. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch The governments of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on June 11. (Photo: VTV) The agreement between the two sanctions-hit countries prioritizes energy and food security in both nations The governments of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signed a 20-year strategic…

Staff (2022-06-15). Iran exports 4.7 mn tonnes of goods through Bushehr customs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — A customs official in the south of Iran said that as many as 4.7 million tonnes of goods were exported from the Bushehr customs in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year (March 21 to May 21).

____ (2022-06-15). VIDEO: Six people killed in Turkish drone attack in N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Some local media sources on Wednesday reported that six people were killed in a Turkish drone strike on several buildings in Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Staff (2022-06-15). Iraqi kurds laud Iran's role in combating ISIL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The head of the National Conference for Feyli Kurds in Iraq has lauded Iran's role in the fight against ISIL.

____ (2022-06-15). Iran 'self-sufficient, independent' in ensuring security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Unlike other dependent countries, the Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran is self-sufficient and independent in ensuring its security.

Staff (2022-06-15). Price claims Iran's proposal goes beyond scope of JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Confirming the remarks of the Iranian Foreign Minister regarding the presentation of a new proposal to revive the JCPOA, Ned Price claimed that Iran's proposal goes beyond the scope of the JCPOA.

Staff (2022-06-15). Somali president appoints Hamza Abdi Barre as prime minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday appointed Hamza Abdi Barre as the country's prime minister, he said on the state broadcaster.

____ (2022-06-15). Iran export to Turkmenistan at 79% growth: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — A spokesman for Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that over 1,014,000 tons of non-oil goods, valued at $300 million, were exchanged between Iran and Turkmenistan during the current administration.

Staff (2022-06-15). Iran, Iraq discuss fighting against terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian envoy to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh and the leader of the National Wisdom Movement, held a meeting to discuss the latest regional developments, including fighting against terrorism.

Staff (2022-06-15). Belarus welcomes Iran's proposals to develop trade relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Belarusian Deputy Minister of Industry welcomed the proposals of the Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization on the development of trade relations between Tehran and Minsk.

Staff (2022-06-15). President Raeisi welcomes Turkmen counterpart in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi on Wednesday officially welcomed his Turkmen counterpart Serdar Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.

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