Daily Archives: June 26, 2022

2022-06-26: News Headlines

Staff (2022-06-26). Europa se acerca a Irán como parte de sus intentos de aislar a Rusia, asegura Charles Michel. cubadebate.cu El jefe del organismo europeo comentó la visita al país persa del alto representante de la UE para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad, Josep Borrell, que se reunió con el ministro iraní de Exteriores, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, como parte de los esfuerzos por reactivar y llevar a efecto el pacto nuclear iraní.

Staff (2022-06-26). Deadlock in Vienna talks deblocked during visit to Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) — EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell says the recent deadlock in JCPOA revival negotiations has been deblocked during his visit to Tehran.

TeleSUR, JCM (2022-06-26). Irán y UE reanudarán conversaciones sobre acuerdo nuclear. telesurtv.net Canciller iraní manifestó que Teherán está listo para reanudar las conversaciones estancadas en Viena para revivir el acuerdo de 2015.

TeleSUR -HIM, JL (2022-06-26). Noruega declara alerta máxima terrorista tras ataque en Oslo. telesurtv.net El atacante, ciudadano noruego de origen iraní y de 42 años de edad, fue detenido horas después del suceso; y poseía antecedentes penales.

Manlio Dinucci (2022-06-25). Terrapiattismo geopolitico dell'Italia. globalresearch.ca L'Italia, mentre chiede a Washington di essere ammessa alla Five Eyes, la più potente alleanza spionistica mondiale a guida Usa, boicotta il Forum economico internazionale di San Pietroburgo a scapito dei propri interessi nazionali. | Due eventi — uno a Occidente …

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Pres. Zelensky sacks 5 Ukrainian ambassadors, incl. to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — In a decree on Saturday, Volodymyr Zelensky sacked five Ukrainian ambassadors to other countries, including his envoy to Tehran.

Staff (2022-06-25). Ukraine claims being targeted with missiles from Belarus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — A Ukrainian military official on Saturday claimed that a large-scale missile strike had been launched from inside Belarus into Ukraine's Zhytomyr region.

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-25). Jordan's King Abdullah Says He Would Support a 'Middle East NATO'. news.antiwar.com Jordan's King Abdullah has said that he would support forming a "Middle East NATO" amid efforts by the US and Israel to build an anti-Iran alliance in the region. | "I would be one of the first people that would endorse a Middle East NATO," Jordan is designated by the US as a major "non-NATO ally" and has a history of cooperating and drilling with the military alliance. "I'd like to see more countries in the area come into that mix," he said. | Abdullah's comments came…

_____ (2022-06-25). Alternatives to a world at war divided in two. popularresistance.org The withdrawal of US and NATO troops from Afghanistan marked the end of an era: the Global War on Terror. Back in 2018, the Trump administration announced that the entire US effort would be directed at preventing Russia and China from consolidating as world powers. That idea of multipolarity — of a world with several poles developing and cooperating in peace — had to be destroyed to secure US global domination. We can also not forget that the announcement of the new US strategy came hand in hand with its withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, a key agreement of Gorbachev and Rea…

Staff (2022-06-25). Hezbollah reacts to possible formation of Middle East NATO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general reacted to the news on the formation of a Middle East NATO, describing the US threats against the Axis of Resistance as empty rhetoric.

____ (2022-06-25). Iran, Pakistan mulling over to broadening maritime coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Pakistan explored avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of maritime.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Iran volleyball powerfully defeats Canada in 2022 VNL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The national Iranian men's volleybal easily defeated Canada in 3 straight sets in Week 2 of 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday.

WSWS (2022-06-25). India and the US send envoys to Sri Lanka amid worsening economic crisis. wsws.org Prime Minister Wickremesinghe told parliament that the country was "facing a far more serious situation" than the current shortages of fuel and other essentials and warned of "a possible fall to rock bottom."

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran, Turkey universities ink MoU on future cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Razi University and Turkey's Ataturk University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Gavin O'Reilly (2022-06-25). Victoria electoral de Gustavo Petro: øRumbo a un cambio de régimen en Colombia? globalizacion.ca La victoria de Gustavo Petro en las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia del domingo, que marca la primera vez que Bogotá elige a un jefe de estado de izquierda, no fue el único evento geopolítico de gran alcance que tuvo lugar…

Staff (2022-06-25). Inclusive Resistance strategic key to confront occupiers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — During a meeting held in Beirut, Hamas's political bureau chief and the secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement emphasized that inclusive Resistance is a strategic key to confront the occupiers.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Iraqi PM to arrive in Tehran tomorrow for unexpected visit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — According to local Iraqi media, the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi will travel to Tehran on Sunday (tomorrow) to meet with Iranian high-ranking officials.

____ (2022-06-25). Pres. Raeisi addressing nation on domestic, foreign issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi is delivering a live TV speech on the most significant issues including implementing fair payment of subsidies for basic goods and other issues pertaining to the domestic and foreign issues.

____ (2022-06-25). Iran's non-oil exports up 40% in Q1: TPOI chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that country's non-oil export has increased 40 percent in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year in 1401 (from March 21 to June 22).

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran SCOCOEX proper investment platform for SCO members. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — A member of the policy-making council of Iran SCOCOEX 2022 International Event said that the event provides a useful platform for a boom in tourism and paves the way for investment for all member states.

____ (2022-06-25). End of US era in Latin America 'approaching'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The continuous serial political developments in Latin America indicate that countries of the region have become a major obstacle in the path of the policy of unilateralism by the United States.

Staff (2022-06-25). Amir-Abdollahian condoles with Afghanistan on quake disaster. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian condoled with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban and the Afghan nation and government on the recent earthquake that caused many deaths and strong material loss.

____ (2022-06-25). Siren sounded in US military base in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) —Local Iraqi media on Saturday evening reported that the sirens sounded inside a military base belonging to US terrorist forces in Green Zone of Baghdad, Iraq.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iranian FM meets EU's Borrell in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell Fontelles on Saturday at Iran's foreign ministry.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). New rocket attack reported on Emirati gas company in Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Local Iraqi sources said the Emirati Dana Gas facility in Iraqi Kurdistan's Sulaimaniyeh province was targeted with rockets for the third time in three days on Saturday.

____ (2022-06-25). No direct talks to take place between Iran, US in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that no direct talks will take place between Iran and the United States in Austrian capital of Vienna.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran remedial measures response to JCPOA violations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The top Iranian security official has told the visiting EU foreign policy chief that Iran's nuclear steps away from the JCPOA was a response to the US exit and Europe's company with the continued US violations.

Staff (2022-06-25). Regional problems, crises resolvable without US presence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan says regional disputes and crises will be resolved through collective participation of regional actors and without the US presence.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Iran ready to send Covid-19 vaccines to Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian president has told the head of the Yemeni political council that Tehran is ready to dispatch Covid-19 vaccines to help the impoverished country in the fight against the pandemic.

Staff (2022-06-25). Amir-Abdollahian meeting with EU chief Borrell. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday held a meeting with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell at Iran's foreign ministry.

Staff (2022-06-25). Afghanistan receives Iran's 3rd humanitarian aid. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Afghanistan has received the third consignment of humanitarian aid from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran, Turkey to further enhance tourism ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran and Turkey have held a meeting in a bid to further boost tourism ties, Parham Janfeshan who is tourism chief of Tehran province said.

Manlio Dinucci (2022-06-25). How to Destroy Russia. 2019 Rand Corporation Report: "Overextending and Unbalancing Russia" globalresearch.ca Force the adversary to expand recklessly in order to unbalance him, and then destroy him. This is not the description of a judo hold, but a plan against Russia elaborated by the Rand Corporation, the most influential think tank in the USA.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Iran ready to resume talks in coming days: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — "We held positive and comprehensive talks," Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Saturday in Tehran at a joint press conference with the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

____ (2022-06-25). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, June 25.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran students shine at Asian Chess Champ. for Disabled. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Some Iranian university students have displayed good performances at Asian Junior Online Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities.

Staff (2022-06-25). President to address Iranians on TV tonight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi is to address the nation on the state TV Saturday night.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Shamkhani meeting with Borrell. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani held a meeting with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Tehran on Saturday.

____ (2022-06-25). Iran to continue negotiations on JCPOA with dignity: Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) —Turning to negotiation process which is ongoing between Iran and P4+1, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the current administration will continue negotiations on removal of anti-Iran sanctions with utmost power.

_____ (2022-06-25). Iran, energy crisis reasons for Biden's visit to Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) —Bilgehan Alagoz says the global energy crisis and ambiguity surrounding the Iran nuclear talks are key factors for Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.

Staff (2022-06-25). Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the first major federal gun safety legislation passed in decades, marking a significant bipartisan breakthrough on one of the most contentious policy issues in Washington.

Staff (2022-06-25). Tajikistan, Iran discuss expanding transit, trade ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — After the visits of Iran and Tajikistan Presidents, the two countries are now discussing practical proposals and agreements for the expansion of bilateral and multilateral transit and trade interactions in the region.

Staff (2022-06-25). Inspectores internacionales constataron el estado de clausura de la Central Electronuclear de Juraguá. cubadebate.cu Inspectores del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) realizaron un acceso complementario a los predios de lo que hace años sería la Central Electronuclear de Juraguá (CEN) en la provincia de Cienfuegos, a 256 kilómetros de distancia de esta capital. En su visita, constataron, el estado de clausura de la instalación.

____ (2022-06-25). Deputy Parl. Speaker Nikzad visits MNA Office in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran's First Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad paid a visit to Mehr news agency (MNA) Headquarters in Tehran on Saturday and sat down for an interview.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran to dispatch representatives to Quran Contest in Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran will send two representatives to a Quranic competition in neighboring Turkey.

____ (2022-06-25). Deputy Prosecutor General visits MNA HQ. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Attorney General for Public Rights Division Gholamabbas Torki visited Mehr news agency (MNA) Headquarters in Tehran on Saturday and sat down for an interview.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran, Turkey discuss developing coop. in tourism field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The Director-General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Tehran Provine said that a meeting was held with Turkey's Batman province to develop tourism cooperation.

Staff (2022-06-25). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, June 25.

Prof. Claudia von Werlhof (2022-06-25). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".

____ (2022-06-25). Amir-Abdollahian terms talks with EU's Borrell 'fruitful'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian described his meeting with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Bborrell in Tehran 'constructive, fruitful'.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Iran beats hosts Jordan at FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran east past Jordan at FIBA U16 Women's Asian Championship 2022.

Staff (2022-06-25). US sanctions hinder humanitarian aid to quake-hit Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The acting interior minister of the Taliban says that countries can not send their humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit people of Afghanistan because of the US sanctions.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iranian, Tajik diplomats exchange views on Afghan issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Ghomi has held talks with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirajuddin Mehruddin.

Staff (2022-06-25). Quake jolts Charak, Hormozgan prov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted Bandar Charak in Hormozgan province on Saturday morning.

____ (2022-06-25). A 500kg bomb left from Soviet-era discovered in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Taliban officials on Saturday say they have discovered a 500kg bomb left over from the Soviet's military operation of Farah province in eastern Afghanistan.

____ (2022-06-25). VIDEO: Four killed in Russian military plane crash. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The death toll rose to four after an Il-76 military transport aircraft crashed in Russia's western region of Ryazan early Friday. Five others were hospitalized following the crash.

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