Jason Ditz (2022-06-22). US Navy Faults 'Unsafe' Encounter With Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com The US Navy is reporting a pair of American warships hanging around off the coast of Iran encountered Iranian coastal boats. The Such incidents have been happening for years, with the US ships simply being near enough to Iran long enough that Iranian boats come out to scout them, and then the US is upset about it. | The USNS Choctaw County, a transport ship, was being escorted by the patrol ship USS Sirocco when they were approached by the thr…

Staff (2022-06-22). Iran FM congratulates election of new Colombian president. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian congratulated the election of Gustavo Petro as the new president of Colombia.

Editor (2022-06-21). Nagasaki Survivor Denounces 'Absolute Evil' of Nuclear Bombs on Eve of Vienna Summit. scheerpost.com Sueichi Kido. [ By A survivor of the August 9, 1945 bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki by the United States conveyed the inhumanity of atomic weapons on Monday ahead of an international meeting that seeks to eliminate the world's…

Staff (2022-06-21). Iran condemns terrorist attack in Ethiopia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the attack by armed insurgent groups on the Oromia region in Ethiopia.

Contributing Writers (2022-06-21). "The First Casualty of War is the Truth". What is Really Happening in Donbass/By Christelle Néant and Dr. Leon Tressell. marktaliano.net A Conversation with Christelle Neant of Donbass Insider on the War in Ukraine By Christelle Néant and Dr. Leon Tressell Global Research, June 21, 2022 To receive Global Research's Daily Newsletter (selected …

Anonymous765 (2022-06-21). Institutionalised Terrorism And Nuclear Mushroom Clouds Over Europe. southfront.org |

Benjamin Norton (2022-06-21). Venezuelan's view on Gustavo Petro victory in Colombia, US sanctions, Iran pact. multipolarista.com A leftist Venezuelan journalist discusses the victory of left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro in Colombia's presidential election, the easing of a few US sanctions, and Venezuela's 20-year cooperation agreement with Iran.

Jason Ditz (2022-06-21). Iran Reports Mossad Cell Captured in Assassination Plot. news.antiwar.com Iranian officials say the three were involved in a plot in Sistan-Baluchistan Province, and that they intended to A number of Iranian scientists and engineers have…

Jason Ditz (2022-06-21). Iran Informs IAEA of Plan to Increase Enrichment With New Centrifuges. news.antiwar.com According to The IAEA is still seeking details. The new centrifuges are meant to be able to easily switch between levels, and can go from 5% to 20% enrichment easily. The IAEA is not clear which level they will initially be used for. | Neither of these enrichment levels is anywhere near a proliferation risk at far below the 90% considered weap…

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-06-21). Two Persian leopards spotted in S Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Two Persian leopards have been spotted in the Dashtestan region, the head of the city's department of environment said.

Staff (2022-06-21). Russia warns UK will 'cease to exist' in nuclear WW3. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The UK will "physically cease to exist" if the new standoff in Lithuania triggers a nuclear World War 3, warned a retired Russian general and military expert.

____ (2022-06-21). Venezuela to set up sci.-tech. park in cooperation with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has instructed Economic Cabinet of his country to "immediately" design and launch an industrial technology park in cooperation with Iran in the fields of health, food and education.

Staff (2022-06-21). Iran Parliament open session. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Chaired by the Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the parliament held an open session on Tuesday morning with the participation of the Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi.

Staff (2022-06-21). Iraqi army pounds terrorist positions in North (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iraqi army F-16 fighterjets on Tuesday bombed ISIL positions and hideouts in the north of the country.

Staff (2022-06-21). Iran detains Mossad spies in southeast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The prosecutor general in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan said Tuesday that some Mossad agents were arrested in the province who sought to assassinate the Iranian nuclear scientists.

Staff (2022-06-21). Boosting Iran-Armenia economic coop to enhance political ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Continuous cooperation between Iran and Armenia in the fields of trade and economy will lead to bolstering of political relations of both sides, the Iranian official said.

____ (2022-06-21). Iran elected as ICA Board member. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — The Chairman of Iranian Chamber of Cooperatives was elected as a member of Board of Directors of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) by a majority of votes in the General Assembly of the Alliance.

____ (2022-06-21). Iran condemns imposing sanctions for political aims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Ambassador to United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi strongly condemned the imposition of sanctions by some governments that use them as political leverage in their bilateral relations.

Staff (2022-06-21). Cyberattack causes missile attack sirens to sound in Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — A suspected cyberattack has caused missile attack sirens to sound in two cities in Israel, the regime's media reports said.

____ (2022-06-21). First int'l freight train launched between NW China's Ningxia and Iran. ecns.cn

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-21). Gas production at South Pars Phase 11 to start in Oct. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iranian oil minister Javad Owji predicted Tuesday that as much as 670 million cubic feet of gas will be extracted by the domestic companies in phase 11 of the South Pars gas field from October.

____ (2022-06-21). Iran, Uzbekistan FMs stress broadening ties in all fields. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed the need to expand and broaden relations in all fields.

Staff (2022-06-21). Iranian tourism minister meets with Azeri culture minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iranian tourism minister held a meeting with visiting Azeri culture minister in Tehran to explore ways to expand bilateral cultural relations.

TeleSUR -ysm, JL (2022-06-21). Irán expresa voluntad de lograr buen acuerdo nuclear en Viena. telesurtv.net El país asegura que un óptimo acuerdo sería posible si Washington levanta las sanciones, elimina su política de doble rasero y cumple con lo estipulado en el pacto de 2015.

Staff (2022-06-21). Israeli air strikes on Damascus airport 'unacceptable'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Dmitry Polyansky has said Israeli air strikes on the Damascus airport were unacceptable and bore potential to escalate tensions throughout the region.

____ (2022-06-21). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, June 21.

____ (2022-06-21). Tehran, Kabul reached agreement on Helmand river. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Afghanistan and Iran reached an agreement over the Helmand water treaty, an official of the Ministry of Energy and Water said on Tuesday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-21). Iranian, Saudi Hajj officials meet for 1st time in 3 years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The top Iranian and Saudi Arabia Hajj officials held a meeting for the first time after three years due to Covid-19 restrictions on the Hajj rituals.

Staff (2022-06-21). Iraqi group claims responsibility for attack on Turkish base. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The 'Ahrar al-Iraq' group has issued a statement claiming responsibility for a recent drone strike on the Turkish base of Zelikan in northern Iraq.

Staff (2022-06-21). Leader calls for developing cultural affairs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Describing the weakening of religious motives as one of the most important aspects of soft war in the country, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution called on people to get involved in cultural production.

Staff (2022-06-21). Russian military to receive first Sarmat ICBM in late 2022. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Sarmat, Russia's newest land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), will be in the military's service already in late 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

Staff (2022-06-21). Iran prepares enrichment escalation at Fordow plant: IAEA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The IAEA said in a new report that preparations for enrichment began on Sunday, citing Iran is escalating its uranium enrichment further by preparing to use advanced IR-6 centrifuges at the Fordow facility.

Staff (2022-06-21). Washington claims Iranian boats approached US ships in PG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — A Washington military official has claimed that three fast-attack craft belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) dangerously approached two US ships in the Persian Gulf.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-06-21). US overlooks Saudi human rights abuses, war crimes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Clare Daly says the US has secured Europe as a new captive market for its LNG exports, adding that the White House is walking back its policy commitments regarding Saudi human rights abuses and war crimes.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-21). Imran Khan accuses Washington of "imperial arrogance" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the US threatened his government with "consequences" unless he is removed from power. Khan lost a no-confidence vote in April.

____ (2022-06-21). Iran determined to realize rights in tech., safeguards fields. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Islamic Republic of Iran is seriously determined to materialize inalienable rights of the country in the 'technical and safeguards' fields.

Staff (2022-06-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, June 21.

____ (2022-06-21). Iran to set up industrial-economic fair in Karachi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Consul General in Karachi of Pakistan on Tuesday announced that Iran's specialized exhibition will be held in port city of Karachi in the coming months.

Staff (2022-06-21). Tehran to host Shanghai SCOCOEX Cooperation Opportunity Fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iran's first "SCOCOEX " exhibition will be held in Tehran on the subject of opportunities ahead for the member countries of the Shanghai Organization.

Staff (2022-06-21). Minister urges for campaign against Iranophobia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The Iranian Minister of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts, Sayyid Ezzatollah Zarghami has said that the enemies are waging a war against a possible tourism boom in Iran ahead of the Qatar World Cup.

Staff (2022-06-21). Khatibzadeh strongly condemns terrorist attack in Mali. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed sympathy with the Malian government and people over the terrorist attack in the country which resulted in the killing of some civilians.

Staff (2022-06-21). VIDEO: Alleged US Navy encounter with IRGC in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The US newspaper Washington Post quoted US officials as claiming that three IRGC fast-attack craft came within 50 yards of the USS Sirocco and the USNS Choctaw County in Persian Gulf waters recently.

Staff (2022-06-21). Cuba está firmemente comprometida con el desarme nuclear. cubadebate.cu Cuba está firmemente comprometida con el desarme nuclear. El liderazgo de nuestro país en la elaboración y negociación del Tratado sobre la Prohibición de las Armas Nucleares fue otra demostración de ello. Por iniciativa de Cuba, apoyada por el Movimiento de Países No Alineados, la Asamblea General de la ONU aprobó designar el 26 de septiembre como "Día Internacional para la Eliminación Total de las Armas Nucleares".

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-21). Iran begins beach handball world c'ships with defeat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The national Iranian beach handball team lost to powerful Denmark at its first match at the 2022 IHF Men's Beach Handball World Championships underway in Greece.

____ (2022-06-21). China increases oil imports from Iran, Russia: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — According to foreign institutions, China has increased oil import from Russia, Iran and Venezuela in May while its oil import from Africa, Brazil and the United States has declined.

Staff (2022-06-21). VIDEO: Moment Russian boat blown up by two Harpoon missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The video footage shows the moment a Russian boat loaded with weapons is blown up by two Harpoon missiles.

_____ (2022-06-20). Iran and Russia Revive the North-South Transport Corridor. journal-neo.org Following agreements reached during the January official visit to Moscow by Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to further develop and deepen bilateral relations between Iran and Russia, the countries have decided to jointly revive the North-South Transport Corridor. This decision has become particularly relevant against the background of the unlawful …

Jason Ditz (2022-06-21). Iran Informs IAEA of Plan to Increase Enrichment With New Centrifuges. news.antiwar.com According to The IAEA is still seeking details. The new centrifuges are meant to be able to easily switch between levels, and can go from 5% to 20% enrichment easily. The IAEA is not clear which level they will initially be used for. | Neither of these enrichment levels is anywhere near a proliferation risk, far below the 90% considered weapon…

Staff (2022-06-21). Iran condemns terrorist attack in Ethiopia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the attack by armed insurgent groups on the Oromiya region in Ethiopia.

Staff (2022-06-21). Iraqi group claims responsibility for attack on Turkish base. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The 'Ahrar al-Iraq' group has issued a statement claiming responsibility for a recent drone strike on the Turkish base of Zelikan in northern Iraq.

Editor (2022-06-21). Nagasaki Survivor Denounces 'Absolute Evil' of Nuclear Bombs on Eve of Vienna Summit. scheerpost.com Sueichi Kido. [ By A survivor of the August 9, 1945 bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki by the United States conveyed the inhumanity of atomic weapons on Monday ahead of an international meeting that seeks to eliminate the world's…

Staff (2022-06-20). Over 200 feared dead in Ethiopia massacre. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Witnesses in Ethiopia said Sunday that more than 200 people, mostly ethnic Amhara, have been killed in an attack in the country's Oromia region and are blaming a rebel group, which denies it.

____ (2022-06-20). 13 killed in terrorist attack on bus in Syria's al-Raqqa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Media sources reported a terrorist attack on a bus on the outskirts of al-Raqqa in Syria.

Kurt Nimmo (2022-06-20). Biden Tells Americans to Sacrifice for the Nazis of Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Back in February, when Russia went into Ukraine to denazify and disarm the country, the corporate media declared brave and patriotic Ukrainians would push the Russians out and eventually retake Crimea and the Donbas. In order to do this, we …

Staff (2022-06-20). Australia ships first 4 M113AS44 armored vehicles to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Australia handed over four M113AS4 armored personnel carriers to Ukrainian Armed Forces, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced Sunday.

Staff (2022-06-20). Ukraine reportedly attack Russian sea oil drilling platforms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The head of Moscow-controlled Crimea on Monday said that Ukraine has fired on oil drilling platforms off the coast of the peninsula that was annexed by Russia in 2014.

Eva Bartlett (2022-06-20). Western Media and Politicians Prefer to Ignore the Truth about Civilians Killed in Donetsk Shelling. globalresearch.ca When Kiev's guilt in attacks on a maternity hospital cannot be denied, it's simply brushed under the carpet | Following intense Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk on June 13, some Western media sources, in tandem with outlets in Kiev, unsurprisingly claimed that …

Park Min-hee (2022-06-20). "Global NATO": Upcoming Summit Intended to Transform the "Atlantic Alliance". New "Strategic Concept" Envisaged. globalresearch.ca Special "partner nations" have been invited to the NATO summit to be held in Madrid, Spain, from June 29-30. In addition to the leaders of the 30 NATO member states, the leaders of South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand…

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-20). Israel Reveals It's Building a US-Backed Regional Military Alliance Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz The revelation demonstrates the growing military cooperation between Israel and Washington's Arab allies since the US-brokered Abraham Accords saw Israel normalize relations with the UAE and Bahrain. A major aspect of the US push for the normalization deals was to isolate Iran in the region. | "Over the past year I have been leading an…

Jason Ditz (2022-06-20). Iran Drops Call for IRGC Delisting to Be Part of Nuclear Deal. news.antiwar.com The US has ruled out removing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from the terror watchlist, and has used that refusal to stall the ongoing nuclear talks. Iran is trying to break that stalemate. | Iran has Iran had often suggested this was just a possible topic, and taking it off the table may allow the nuclear talks to…

Jason Ditz (2022-06-20). Iran Blames US for Delays, Says Nuclear Talks 'Still Not Derailed'. news.antiwar.com The Iran nuclear talks remain as stalled as ever, with Iran's Foreign Ministry addressing the matter Monday, saying that they are ready for a deal, and that it is the US who keeps This contrasts US comments from the day before in which they claimed to have made an existing offer,

Anonymous349 (2022-06-20). Military Situation In Afghanistan On June 20, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On June 20, two people were killed and 28 others were injured by a car bomb explosion in Shirgar Bazaar in Ghanikhel district of Nangarhar province | On June 20, a delegation from the Taliban's Ministry of Energy and Water arrived in Tehran to discuss the implementation of the Helmand agreement with Iranian officials | On June 19, two people were killed and several others were injured by a car bomb explosion in the Khajeh Baghra neighborhood of Kabul city | On Jun…

Staff (2022-06-20). Iran, Pakistan discuss expansion of electricity coopration. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Pakistani energy minister Khurram Dastagir Khan, who has traveled to Tehran, discussed the expansion of bilateral energy cooperation with the Iranian energy minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian.

____ (2022-06-20). Iran Army Navy able to ensure maritime security with power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Stating that Army Navy Force has been able to ensure the security of sea borders with utmost power, Rear Admiral Irani said that the security of the region can be reached even without the presence of any foreign armies.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-20). Iran's U-17 Greco-Roman wrestlers become Asia vice champion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Iran's U-17 Greco-Roman junior wrestling team finished the Asian Championships with 2 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze to become vice-champions.

TeleSUR, DRL (2022-06-20). Donetsk establece lazos comerciales con Irán. telesurtv.net La autoproclamada república enviará productos metalúrgicos a Irán, según acuerdos alcanzados en San Petersburgo.

Staff (2022-06-20). Martyr Fakhrizadeh's scientific badge unveiled. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The scientific badge of the top Iranian nuclear scientist who was martyred in a terrorist attack near Tehran in November 2020 was unveiled during a ceremony on Monday.

Pepe Escobar (2022-06-20). St. Petersburg 2022 Forum Sets the Stage for the "War of Economic Corridors" globalresearch.ca The St. Petersburg in 2022 is even more crucial as it directly connects …

____ (2022-06-20). Iran, Kazakhstan trade hits 29% growth last year: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that trade volume exchanged between Iran and Kazakhstan in past Iranian calendar year in 1400 (ended March 20, 2022) registered a 29 percent hike.

Staff (2022-06-20). Iran wins bronze at IHF Youth Beach Handball World C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Iran defeated France 2-0 (20-16, 19-18) on Sunday to win the bronze medal of the 2022 IHF Youth Beach Handball World Championship.

____ (2022-06-20). Offshore floating oil, gas production and storage vessel completed in Dalian. ecns.cn FPSO Almirante Barroso MV32, super-large floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel and one of the world's largest FPSO projects, has been completed and delivered in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province.

____ (2022-06-20). EU's imports of goods from Iran records 37% growth this year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Eurostat said in its latest report that Europe's import of products from Iran in the first four months of this year(from Jan. to Apr.) registered a 37 percent hike as compared to the same period of last year.

Staff (2022-06-20). Iran's security out of enemies' reach: IRGC chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The commander of the IRGC Major General Hossein Salami said that the Iranian armed forces will not allow the enemies to even come near Iran's borders.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-20). Iran, Tajikistan hold security meeting in Dushanbe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Deputy Iranian interior minister for security and police affairs held a meeting with the Tajikistan minister of interior in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe to discuss closer cooperation on security-related issues.

Staff (2022-06-20). Case of Julian Assange reflects US, UK hypocrisy: China. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The case of Julian Assange is a mirror that reflects the hypocrisy of the US and the UK on "press freedom", a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Staff (2022-06-20). Deal could finalize if US adheres to JCPOA commitments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that if the US agrees to lift all sanctions under its obligations under JCPOA and not to try to maintain maximum pressure components, the deal could be finalized on Iran's initiative.

Staff (2022-06-20). Iran to host West Asia Men's Squash C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Iran is scheduled to host the fourth edition of West Asia Men's Squash Chamionships.

____ (2022-06-20). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, June 20.

Staff (2022-06-20). VIDEO: Brown bear spotted in N Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Footage shows a brown bear spotted in a wildlife shelter in Kiyasar, Mazandaran province.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-20). Police seize 1.5 ton of narcotics in southeast Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The commander of Sistan and Baluchestan police announced the confiscation of 1.5 tons of illicit drugs during an armed clash between the police commandos and smugglers in the southeast of Iran.

____ (2022-06-20). UK rail strikes could last for six months till X-Mas: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — The British Rail Network has threatened that its staff may go on a six-month strike in the country.

Staff (2022-06-20). WH rejects claims on Biden's one-on-one meeting with MBS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden's upcoming meeting with Saudi officials will "include" the kingdom's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, the White House said.

Staff (2022-06-20). Iraqi inteligence men kill ISILchieftain in Al-Anbar province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The forces of the Iraqi Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency killed an ISIL chieftain who was the group's self-proclaimed Emir of Al-Anbar province and three of his assistants on Sunday.

____ (2022-06-20). Tehran, Baku emphasize deepening cultural, artistic relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Culture ministers of Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan stressed the need to develop cultural and artistic relations as well as enhancing bilateral cooperation on relevant issues.

_____ (2022-06-20). Iran and Russia Revive the North-South Transport Corridor. journal-neo.org Following agreements reached during the January official visit to Moscow by Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to further develop and deepen bilateral relations between Iran and Russia, the countries have decided to jointly revive the North-South Transport Corridor. This decision has become particularly relevant against the background of the unlawful …

Staff (2022-06-20). Iran bearing brunt of most number of refugees in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Iran bears the brunt of the most refugees among the countries of the region, based on Islamic and humanistic standards, Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Ghomi said on Monday.

____ (2022-06-20). Iran urges IAEA to stop politicized approach to nuclear issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that the country expects International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to stop its political and biased actions against Iran.

Staff (2022-06-20). Ghalibaf calls for strengthening Iran-Croatia relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker stressed the need to strengthen ties between Iran and Croatia through the promotion of the relations of parliamentary friendship groups.

Staff (2022-06-20). Terrorist attacks on N Mali leaves dozens killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — News sources on Sunday night reported that 24 civilians were killed after an armed group attacked several regions in northern Mali.

TeleSUR- lvm, JL (2022-06-20). Gobierno iraní cataloga a Israel como una amenaza para la región. telesurtv.net Los cancilleres de Irán y Emiratos Árabes Unidos dialogaron además sobre el fortalecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales.

____ (2022-06-20). Iran warns of growing trend of Islamophobia in world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Ambassador to United Nations warned of growing trend of Islamophobia in world and called spread of insults to people based on religious beliefs as a key challenge to promote peaceful coexistence among nations.

Staff (2022-06-20). Iran steps up diplomacy ahead of Biden trip to region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Iran has ramped up its diplomatic efforts to dispel misunderstandings in the West Asia region amid ongoing efforts from the West to build a coalition against Tehran during US President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to the region.

Staff (2022-06-20). Turkmen Pres. visit to Iran new chapter in bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Saying that Turkmen President's recent visit to Tehran was the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations, Turkmen FM officially invited the Iranian president to attend the Caspian Sea Littoral States Summit.

Staff (2022-06-20). Car bomb blast in Nangarhar leaves several killed, injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — News sources reported that a car bomb exploded on Monday morning in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, leaving casualties.

Jacob G. Hornberger (2022-06-20). An Endless Stream of Scary Official Enemies. globalresearch.ca Any government that is a national-security state needs big official enemies — scary ones, ones that will cause the citizenry to continue supporting not only the continued existence of a national-security state form of government but also ever-growing budgets for …

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-20). Report: US Secretly Reviews and Approves Many Israeli Airstrikes in Syria. globalresearch.ca According to a report

Staff (2022-06-20). 'Liberation' to vie at German film festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Directed by the Iranian filmmaker Milad Maleki, the short film "Liberation" is scheduled to be screened at LUCAS (International Festival for Young Film Lovers) in Germany.

Staff (2022-06-20). Iraq pounds 6 ISIL hideouts in Saladin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — An Iraqi information center affiliated with the Office of the Prime Minister announced that the Iraqi military and security forces managed to confiscate and destroy 6 hideouts belonging to the ISIL terrorists in Saladin.

____ (2022-06-20). Is There Life After Death? transcend.org 16 Jun 2022 – A review of 'James and Whitehead on Life after Death' by David Ray Griffin – The meaning of death, and whether humans do or do not survive it in some form, has always obsessed people, from the average person to the great artists and thinkers. Death is the mother of philosophy and all the arts and sciences.

Staff (2022-06-20). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, June 20.

____ (2022-06-20). 5th edition of Salman Farsi Festival in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The Fifth edition of Salman Farsi (Khandagh) Festival was held at Iranian Passive Defense Organization on Monday in the presence of Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mohammad Ali Zolfigol.

TeleSUR- hvh (2022-06-20). Kazajistán e Irán abogan por impulsar la cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net Ambos mandatarios apostaron por consolidar la cooperación económico-comercial, así como la cultural y humanitaria.

____ (2022-06-20). (Italiano) Una carestia su vasta scala. transcend.org Fra i maggiori pericoli per la civiltà umana ci sono la guerra nucleare e un mutamento climatico catastrofico, pericoli che minacciano anche la biosfera. Inoltre, siamo di fronte alla minaccia di una carestia su vasta scala, che coinvolge miliardi di persone, non solo milioni.

Michael Snyder (2022-06-20). If The Streets Of America Are This Chaotic Now, What Will They Be Like When Things Really Start Hitting The Fan? globalresearch.ca If you are not alarmed by what is happening to our largest cities, you should check to see if you still have a pulse. Once upon a time, the beautiful new cities that our forefathers constructed were the envy of …

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-20). Hamid Karzai thanks Iran again for supporting Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — In a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Kabul, the Afghan former President Karzai thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its support for peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-20). One dead, 8 injured in shooting in New York's Harlem. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — One individual was killed and eight more were injured in Harlem neighborhood of New York on Monday, NYPD Chief said.

Staff (2022-06-20). Russia hopes Turkey to cancel plan to conduct op. in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said that the Russian side continues negotiations with Turkey on the cancellation of the planned military operation in Syria.

Staff (2022-06-20). Massive fire breaks out in Iraq's Dhi Qar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — News sources on early Monday reported a widespread fire that broke out in the city of Nasiriyah, the capital of Dhi Qar province.

The Expose (2022-06-20). W.H.O to declare Public Health Emergency of International Concern over COVID Vaccine-Induced Shingles (Monkeypox). globalresearch.ca The World Health Organization is set to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the end of June 2022 over Covid-19 vaccine-induced shingles which all member states including the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Europe …

Staff (2022-06-20). Azerbaijani culture minister visits Imam Khomeini Mausoleum. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The Azerbaijani culture visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Monday as part of his state visit to Iran.

Staff (2022-06-20). Polish embassy, Tehran Uni. hold cultural exhibition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) — The exhibition of "Design in Support of Human Wellbeing with Regard to Isolation and Reduced Social Interactions" was held on Sunday in the School of Fine Arts of the University of Tehran.

Dr. Nicole Delépine (2022-06-20). øLos trágicos destinos de estrellas mundiales como Celine Dion y Justin Bieber abrirán los ojos de sus fans? globalizacion.ca

_____ (2022-06-19). The Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty Follows 1982's Million-Person March. popularresistance.org Hamburg, Germany – Last Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the June 12, 1982 million-person march in New York City for a "freeze" on nuclear weapons building, followed two days later by a mass nonviolent action at the consular offices of nuclear weapons states. Some 1,700 people, myself included, were arrested as we sat in the street blockading the nuclear-armed consulates, confronted by horse-mounted cops literally chomping at the bit while we nervously stared up at the menacing police singing We Shall Not be Moved. | We were moved out of the street that day in 1982, but the movement wasn't deterred. We've pu…