Daily Archives: June 18, 2022

2022-06-18: News Headlines

Staff (2022-06-18). Ukraine in its previous borders no longer possible: Zakharova. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — The Russian Foreign Ministry's official spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said it was no longer possible for Ukraine to return to its previous borders.

Staff (2022-06-18). UK offers new military aid to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a major new military training program that includes training dozens of troops to enhance their skills and resistance.

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-18). Iran Building New Underground Nuclear Facility in Response to Israeli Attacks. news.antiwar.com The New York Times reported on Thursday that US and Israeli intelligence officials The report said that attacking the new facility would require the largest bunker-busting bomb the US has in its arsenal, which Israel doesn't possess. But US officials said they weren't "especially alarmed" about the facility since construction will take years to complete. | The Times report…

Staff (2022-06-18). Aminzadeh wins golds at 2022 Asia Oceania Open Championships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Ahmad Aminzadeh from Iran claimed two gold medals at the 2022 Asia Oceania Open Para Powerlifting Championships on Saturday.

Staff (2022-06-18). F14 fighter jet crashes in Isfahan: Iran Army (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — An F14 fighter jet crashed in Isfahan, central Iran on Saturday due to a technical defect.

Staff (2022-06-18). Thousands of Afghan refugees return home each day: Taliban. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — According to the Information and Culture Department in Nimroz, thousands of Afghan refugees return to Afghanistan from Iran on a daily basis.

Staff (2022-06-18). Ship carrying 3k machete, axes seized in Genaveh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — The commander of the border guards in Iran's southern province of Bushehr announced the seizure of a cargo ship carrying 3600 smuggled improvised weapons in Bandar Genaveh on the Persian Gulf on Saturday.

Staff (2022-06-18). Washington always resorts to lies to cover up its defeats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Iranian President's special envoy for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi has responded to former US Secretary of State's remarks, saying that Washington always resorts to lies to cover up its defeats.

Staff (2022-06-18). Iran's tourism sees 40% growth: govt. spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Iranian government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi, in a tweet, said that Iran's tourism saw a 40 percent growth in 2021.

Staff (2022-06-18). Detention of Asadollah Assadi in Germany against intl. law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — A senior Iranian judicial official has described the arrest and imprisonment of Iranian national Asadollah Assadi in Germany as in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

____ (2022-06-18). 1st Kazakhstan-Turkey transit train arrives in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Turkey rail transit train, carrying a containerized sulfur cargo of Kazakhstan, has arrived in Iran from Incheh Borun Border on Friday morning and will soon arrive in Tehran.

Staff (2022-06-18). Children of Zanjan sing 'Hello Commander' song. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — People of Zanjan gathered to perform the epic song themed with generational support for the Islamic Revolution dubbed "Salam Farmandeh" or "Hello Commander."

Staff (2022-06-18). US forces deploy air-defense system to air base in Erbil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — A security source revealed on Saturday that US forces have deployed an air defense missile system at their Al-Harir Air Base in the Erbil region in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Staff (2022-06-18). Saudi attacks on Yemen's Saada leaves several killed, injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — News sources on Friday night reported that 2 people were killed and one other was injured in Saudi attacks on the Yemeni Saada province.

Staff (2022-06-18). Blast in Afghanistan's Helmand leaves causalities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — After the explosions and heavy gunfire were reported in Afghanistan's capital on Saturday morning, local Afghan sources reported a new blast in Helmand province.

Staff (2022-06-18). Fire at Shanghai petrochemical complex kills at least one. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — A huge fire broke out Saturday at the headquarters of a petrochemical facility in southeast Shanghai and at least one person died.

Staff (2022-06-18). Iran attends 27th TAFISA World Congress. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Afshin Mollaei, president of Iran's Sports for All Federation along with sports officials has participated in the 27th TAFISA World Congress.

Staff (2022-06-18). Iran makes history at IHF Youth Beach Handball World C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Iran made history by booking a place in the 2022 IHF Youth Beach Handball World Championship semifinals.

Staff (2022-06-18). President Raeisi's visit to southeast Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi paid a visit to southeast of the Tehran Province on Saturday as part of his regular visits to provinces to listen to people and follow up on the implementation of government projects.

Staff (2022-06-18). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, June 18.

Staff (2022-06-18). Iran's Farzad bags gold at Asian para-cycling c'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — The Asian para-cycling championship in India began Saturday and the Iranian para cyclist, Behrouz Farzad won a gold medal in the 1 km individual pursuit men underway in New Delhi.

Staff (2022-06-18). Iraqi PM must reveal report on anti-terror commanders case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — An Iraqi lawmaker urged prime minister Al-Kadhimi's government to reveal the report on the results of the investigation into the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis as soon as possible.

Staff (2022-06-18). The Mahpar brand is now online! en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — E-commerce is vital to the fashion industry. Over the last few years, and mainly after the pandemic, the number of brands that have gone online dramatically increased.

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-17). Report: US Secretly Reviews and Approves Many Israeli Airstrikes in Syria. news.antiwar.com According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Israel has been secretly coordinating with the US on many of its airstrikes in Syria, and senior officials at US Central Command have reviewed and approved many plans in recent years. Israel frequently bombs Syria and frames the operations as strikes against Iran or Hezbollah, although …

Misión Verdad (2022-06-17). Emtrasur Flight in Argentina: Another Attempt by Media to Poison Political Relations. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad June 16, 2022 | Since June 8, an event has shocked the Argentine press, encouraged by the opposition to the government of Alberto Fernández, and by certain local Israeli organizations. These forces have used the grounding of a Venezuelan flight to justify an attack, not only on the current Peronist administration of Argentina, but also on the key geopolitical targets of Venezuela and Iran. | The retention of a Boeing 747, with Venezuelan registration YV3531, is causing a series of reactions that are linked to politics and international relations in Argentina, and that have little to do with…

Editor (2022-06-17). Nine World leaders hold trigger to nuclear war. mronline.org As our world spirals toward the catastrophe of nuclear war, there has never been a greater need for a new global balancing, a rejection of great power, war, exploitation, and aggression.

Brett Wilkins (2022-06-17). Amid 'Heightened' Fears of Nuclear War, Dem Lawmakers Urge US to Join Arms Summit. commondreams.org "The United States has a—sadly—unique perspective on the human consequences of the production, testing, and use of nuclear weapons," the four lawmakers assert.

Mary Dickson (2022-06-17). What I Know About Human Life as a Nuclear Downwinder. commondreams.org A government that knowingly harms its own citizens must be held accountable. Our lives are worth more than civilization-ending weapons.

Anonymous669 (2022-06-17). Israel Threatened To Bomb Syrian President's Palace — Report. southfront.org Syrian President Bashar Assad. FILE IMAGE: Michael Klimentiev/TASS | Israel has warned Syria's President Bashar al-Assad that one of his palaces would be targeted if he continued to allow Iranian weapon transfers through his country, Saudi Elaph reported on June 13. | According to online news outlet, a senior Israeli official said that Israel is preparing for operations deep inside Syria, without informing Russia. However, the source noted that Russia was alerted before recent Israeli airstrikes on the country. | The…

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