(2021-01-29). The Republican Party's Iran-Level Superstitious Anti-Semitism: Greene claimed Jewish Space Laser started Cali Wildfires. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Golnaz Esfandiari reports on controversies currently roiling Tehran over the belief in supernatural beings, genies (jinn or djinn), among the country's ruling ayatollahs. Esfandiari writes, that Iran's clerical Leader recently said, "There are enemies from among both genies and human beings, and they help one another. The security services of …
(2021-01-29). Enemy is within House of Representatives: Pelosi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thurs. that she was concerned about the safety of the lawmakers.
(2021-01-29). Biden administration signals it will maintain U.S. hardline anti-Iran policy. liberationnews.org 
Photo: B-52 bomber, the type that conducted a "patrol" over this Middle East this week Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on his first day of work that President Biden wishes to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal with Iran, but that it will be a "long road" before the U.S. …
(2021-01-29). Iran pursues German companies that gave Saddam Hussein chemical weapons. peoplesworld.org 
Iran vowed on Wednesday to take action against German companies for supplying the former Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein with chemical weapons. Ismail Baqai Hamaneh, Tehran's representative at the United Nations in Geneva , told the UN-linked Conference on Disarmament: "Iran will never back down from pursuing Germany's crime of arming Saddam with chemical weapons." …
(2021-01-29). How to Do 'Regime Change' Correctly: a Blueprint for the Biden Administration. strategic-culture.org By Sasan FAYAZMANESH | In my college years, as a member of the Iranian Students Association, one of my political tasks was to dispatch progressive American attorneys to Iran to investigate human rights abuses by the Shah, including torture and murder of political prisoners. These trips and the subsequent reports submitted by the attorneys were often successful in reducing the pain and suffering of prisoners of conscience, since the Shah was cognizant of his image abroad. Afterall, he was a creature of the West and dependent on it. He owed his throne to the 1953 American-British backed coup and was nurtured by the…
(2021-01-29). Iran's foreign minister condemns US sanctions on Turkey. middleeasteye.net 
Iran's foreign minister condemns US sanctions on Turkey | Javad Zarif calls for lifting of sanctions in Iran and Turkey at press conference in Istanbul | Fri, 01/29/2021 – 09: 12 | Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu welcomes his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif before their meeting at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul (AFP) | Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemne…
(2021-01-29). Signal is blocked in Iran and no one will admit to ordering it. middleeasteye.net 
Signal is blocked in Iran and no one will admit to ordering it | Restrictions on messaging app placed after huge migration from WhatsApp, as government and judiciary blame each other for decision | Fri, 01/29/2021 – 15: 01 | Iranian women use mobile phones West of Tehran (Reuters) | Like many people across the globe, Iranians have been spooked by WhatsApp's recent announcement that it woul…
(2021-01-29). Biden appoints Rob Malley as Iran envoy despite backlash from hawks. middleeasteye.net 
Biden appoints Rob Malley as Iran envoy despite backlash from hawks | Conservatives and foreign-policy hawks have voiced opposition to Malley, veteran diplomat who helped negotiate Iran nuclear deal | Fri, 01/29/2021 – 17: 56 | Biden administration taps Robert Malley, who served on Obama's negotiating team for Iran nuclear deal, as its new top envoy for Iran (AFP) | US President Joe Biden on Friday appointed Rob…
(2021-01-29). 'Imminent' Iran execution must be halted, urges UN human rights office. news.un.org The imminent execution in Iran of a man who was allegedly tortured into confessing that he belonged to a jihadist group must be stopped, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.
(2021-01-29). Iran, Turkey ink a draft of 1mn ton of freight agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) -Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure revealed the signing and sealing a draft of one-million-ton freight agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2021.
(2021-01-29). Freeing frozen funds could affect Iran's judiciary's decision. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) —A senior Iranian MP ruled out any links between Iran's frozen funds in S. Korea and the seizure of a Korean ship while saying that releasing the funds can affect Judiciary's decision on the seized Korean vessel.
(2021-01-29). Zarif explains to àáavu≈üoƒülu Iran's stance on Caucuses. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) — The top Iranian diplomat held talks with his Turkish counterpart in Istanbul Fri. during which he detailed Iran's stance to ensure lasting peace in the Caucasus region through expanding cooperation, esp. in economic field.
(2021-01-29). Turkey 'hopes' US returns to Iran nuclear deal. yenisafak.com Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday that he hopes the Biden administration would return to the nuclear deal and lift sanctions on Iran.Speaking at a joint news conference with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in Istanbul, Cavusoglu said that Turkey has always supported the nuclear deal that was reached by the US, EU and Iran. "I hope the Biden administration will return to the agreement and so the sanctions on brotherly Iran will be lifted."Touching on the Karabakh deal, he said that they want a permanent cease-fire.In this regard, we are planning to establish a mechanism with Azerbaijan,…
(2021-01-29). Nuke deal up in air as Iran, US bicker over first move. yenisafak.com Clouds of uncertainty continue to loom over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, with neither Tehran nor the new US administration willing to make the first move.Mahmoud Vaezi, the Iranian president's chief of staff, said on Friday that Iran "did not leave the JCPOA [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action] to return to it," asserting that Tehran will return to full compliance when the US and Europe "live up to their commitments."On Thursday, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif also strongly defended Iran's position, saying Washington needs to "take the first step."Addressing new US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, he said "the US…
(2021-01-29). 'Window is Closing': Iranian Diplomat Says US 'Must Act Quickly' to Rejoin JCPOA. sputniknews.com With US President Joe Biden just a few weeks into a four-year Oval Office term, talks of how the new administration will work to repair US-Iranian ties has been among the top concerns for many Washington DC insiders, particularly when it concerns the JCPOA Iran nuclear deal.
(2021-01-29). New START Extension a Step in Right Direction. strategic-culture.org There is no guarantee of successful outcome. But at the very least there must be a commitment to work together and to dialogue. Thus, New START is a step in the right direction. | The agreement this week by the United States and the Russian Federation to extend the New START arms control treaty is a symbolic step of reengagement by both sides. That has to be welcomed. | Bilateral relations have deteriorated so badly in recent years that if the treaty was allowed to expire — as it was slated to do next week — then the world was facing the danger of a new, destructive nuclear arms race. The US had alrea…
(2021-01-29). Nuclear Agreement: Biden Wants To Strike A 'Better Deal' With Iran. popularresistance.org Washington re-joining the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), won't happen overnight and will require consultations with Israel and Gulf states, signalled then Secretary of State-designate Tony Blinken during last week's confirmation hearings. | Former US President Donald Trump withdrew from the multilateral agreement in May 2018, prompting the Islamic Republic of Iran to gradually roll back its commitments on uranium enrichment since 2019. Now that Joe Biden has assumed office, Tehran is calling upon the White House to make the first step and lift all sanctio…
(2021-01-29). Blinken Says Iran Must Comply with Nuclear Deal before the US Does. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles including the E-Book can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | In a sign that the US is a …
(2021-01-28). After landmark international treaty, anti-nuclear demonstrators rally in Pittsburgh. liberationnews.org 
On Jan. 22, a broad coalition of organizations including PSL Pittsburgh, ANSWER Coalition, the Green Party of Allegheny County, Code Pink, and others joined for a rally and speakout at the PNC Bank headquarters in downtown Pittsburgh. This action was the latest in years of work on the part of local activists in a movement …
(2021-01-28). End of Anti-Russian Electioneering; Palestinian Funding Restored. indybay.org One week after the Inauguration, Pres. Biden called Pres. Putin to extend the START nuclear arms control treaty, due to expire 2/5/21. Pres. Biden's administration also announced restoration of relations with Palestine and aid to Palestinians.
(2021-01-28). Israel's threats against Iran will expose Biden's readiness to slap it down. middleeasteye.net 
Israel's threats against Iran will expose Biden's readiness to slap it down | Israeli general Aviv Kochavi's attempt to put military strikes back on the table could have two major consequences | Thu, 01/28/2021 – 11: 20 | Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi (R) chat with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (AFP) | After a year-long pause due the Covid-19 pandemic, Israel has renewed its threats…
(2021-01-28). Funeral of prominent footballer Mehrdad Minavand. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) — A funeral procession was held on Thursday for the prominent Iranian soccer player Mehrdad Minavand who died at the age of 45 after briefly being hospitalized for contracting Covid-19 disease.
(2021-01-28). Iranian press review: Outrage after lawmaker slaps and intimidates traffic officer. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Outrage after lawmaker slaps and intimidates traffic officer | Meanwhile, Iran's football federation tells a women's football referee to stop researching discrimination, and the true cost of Iran's brain drain | Thu, 01/28/2021 – 13: 50 | Iranian dailies accuse politicians of acting above the law without accountability (AFP) | Outrage after lawmaker slaps and i…
(2021-01-28). Political scientist published by New York Times arrested for acting as secret agent for Iran. rt.com 
A man, who has penned at least one article for the New York Times, has been arrested and accused of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and of getting paid hundreds of thousands to promote pro-Iran policies in the US. | In a federal complaint, prosecutors alleged that political scientist Kaveh Lotfolah Afrasiabi, has collected over $260,000 in payment from the Iranian government and also received health benefits typically reserved for Iranian diplomats deployed to the US. | Assistant Attorney General for national security John C. Demers, accused Afrasiabi of being a "secret employee" of Iran and of…
(2021-01-28). Nukes Are Illegal, Now What? commondreams.org The necessity for total nuclear disarmament—including American disarmament—is more urgent than ever. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/nuclearweapons.jpg …
(2021-01-28). Why horror flick "The Night" is the first American film to be released in Iran in four decades. salon.com Filmmaker Kourosh Ahari & star Shahab Hosseini spoke to Salon about the eerie psychological thriller set in a hotel…
(2021-01-28). Zarif says has never been 'buddies' with Biden. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) — In an interview with RT, Iranian FM Zarif clarified that he and Joe Biden were not buddies but represent two different countries with different policies.
(2021-01-28). Pope to meet top Shiite cleric Sistani in March. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) — Pope Francis is to meet top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani during the first-ever papal visit to Iraq in March.
(2021-01-28). MP urges for removal of all sanctions before return to JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) — An Iranian Lawmaker said that Biden's signature to return to the JCPOA does not matter to Iran, urging the new US administration to lift all the sanctions first.
(2021-01-28). 'The Doll' to vie at US, Italian film festivals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) — Iranian short film 'The Doll' directed by Nasrin Gol-Reyhan is slated to vie at two international film festivals in Italy and the US.
(2021-01-28). Iran warns of probable change in coop. level with IAEA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) — Iran's permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna warned about any probable change in the level of cooperation of his country with the IAEA.
(2021-01-28). Enemeis never to stop planning conspiracies against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) — Pointing out that strengthening Iranian capabilities can deter its enemies, the commander of IRGC Ground Force noted that Iran's enemies have never given up planning various conspiracies against the Islamic system.
(2021-01-28). 'window is closing' for Biden to rejoin JCPOA: Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations has warned the new US administration to act quickly to rejoin the JCPOA "because the window is closing" on Tehran's deadline for Washington to lift economic sanctions.
(2021-01-28). Smugglers kill Iranian border guard, injure two more. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) — An Iranian border guard has been martyred, while two others have been admitted to hospital after clashes with smugglers in the Persian Gulf.
(2021-01-28). 6-party mechanism important way to increase coop.: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) — Upon arrival in Turkey on Thursday afternoon, the FM Javad Zarif said that a 6-party mechanism outlined by President Erdogan of Turkey matters a lot to increase cooperation in the transit field.
(2021-01-28). Iranian foreign minister to visit Turkey on Friday. yenisafak.com Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will pay a visit to Turkey on Friday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.During Zarif's visit, "all aspects of our bilateral relations will be discussed and views on regional and international issues will be exchanged," a ministry statement said.
(2021-01-28). Iran Unveils Plans to Install 1,000 Advanced Uranium Enrichment Centrifuges in Natanz. sputniknews.com Earlier this month, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif stressed that Tehran resuming 20 percent uranium enrichment is fully in line with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
(2021-01-28). Iranian Foreign Minister Explains Why US Should Make First Step in Returning to Nuclear Deal. sputniknews.com The new US administration earlier indicated its interest in returning to the Iran nuclear deal, but newly sworn-in Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested that the Islamic Republic, which had been suffering from US sanctions over the past three years, should be the party to make the first step in reaching the agreement.
(2021-01-28). Israeli Defense Minister Gantz Denounces IDF Chief's Remarks on Iran 'Nuclear Threat'. sputniknews.com In Tuesday remarks, the chief of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Aviv Kohavi, alleged that Iran was close to creating a nuclear bomb, and said that as a result the IDF will prepare "additional military operations".
(2021-01-28). The Putin-Biden Strategic Telephone Call: How Long Before Washington's Demonization of Russia, China, and Iran Leads to War? globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles including the E-Book can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Biden, the current occupant of the White House, …
(2021-01-28). It's Still Early, but Signs Point To an Israel-First Biden Presidency. mintpressnews.com Though it is still early, it already seems that when it comes to policy regarding the Middle East and Iran, the Biden Administration, just like the Trump Administration before it, will be taking orders from the Israeli government.
(2021-01-28). Malley as Iran Envoy: Hawks and Progressives Spar over Possible Nomination. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles including the E-Book can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Despite deep divisions plaguing American politics, the Republican …
(2021-01-27). '100 Seconds to Midnight': Doomsday Clock Reveals Humanity Closer Than Ever to the Apocalypse. commondreams.org Citizens must "demand… that their governments reorder their priorities and cooperate… to reduce the risk of nuclear war, climate change, and other global disasters, including pandemic disease." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/doomsday.jpg …
(2021-01-27). At the End of the Barrel of a Gun: From Voluntown, Connecticut to D.C. counterpunch.org Understanding the attack against antiwar activists and protesters at "The Farm" in Voluntown, Connecticut in late August 1968, without the larger context of the antinuclear and antiwar movement, would be like viewing the insurrection in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021, as an aberration. The attack against members of the group the Committee for Non-Violent
(2021-01-27). For Peace With North Korea, Biden Must End the US-South Korea Military Exercises. truthout.org 
One of the thorniest foreign policy challenges the Biden administration will need to face is a nuclear-armed North Korea. Talks between the U.S. and North Korea have been stalled since 2019, and North Korea has continued to develop its weapons arsenal, recently As a retired U.S. Army Colonel and U.S. diplomat with 40 years…
(2021-01-27). Treaty to ban all nuclear weapons is now international law. peoplesworld.org 
A major milestone on the long road to ridding the world entirely of nuclear weapons was reached on Jan. 22, as the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons officially became part of international law. That road began Jan. 24, 1946, when the newly formed United Nations adopted its very first resolution, just …
(2021-01-27). Doomsday Clock poised at 100 seconds to midnight, scientists cite nuclear arms race & 'online lying' as threats. rt.com 
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists' "Doomsday Clock" — a construct representing the threats to humanity from the nuclear to the natural — remains in the red at 100 seconds to midnight for 2021, its proprietors have warned. | The scientists released their While the clock's hands haven…
(2021-01-27). Taliban leaders determined to fight US: Shamkhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — In a tweet on Wed. after meeting with Taliban delegation in Tehran, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said leaders of the group are determined to fight the United States.
(2021-01-27). Iran COVID-19 update: 91 deaths, 6,608 cases in 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) — The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 6,608 COVID-19 infections and 91 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.
(2021-01-27). Russian-American Relations Under Biden: More of the Same Except for One Thing. globalresearch.ca Russian-American relations will remain just as bad under Biden as they were under Trump except for the 46th President's desire to extend the New START for another five years as part of an implied nuclear detente with Moscow after his …