(2021-04-17). The Hawks Who Want War with Iran Are Working Overtime. globalresearch.ca Last week's cyberattack on an Iranian nuclear facility, reportedly by Israeli …
(2021-04-17). Unusual Saudi Silence After Houthi Drone Targeted King Khalid Air Base. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, a Qasef-2K being intercepted by a Saudi fighter jet. | On April 17, the Houthis (Ansar Allah) announced that they had carried out another attack on a military base in Saudi Arabia. | In a statement, Brig. Gen. Yahya Sari, a spokesman for the Yemeni group, said that a "sensitive military target" in King Khalid Air Base in the southern province of 'Asir was struck with a Qasef-2K suicide drone. | The Qasef-2K drone is a copy of the Iranian Ababil-2. The drone has a range of up to 150 km and is armed with a hi…
(2021-04-17). Meet Reza Karimi, Iran Identified The Natanz Bomber. southfront.org 
File image | On April 16, the Ministry of Intelligence of Iran identified the man behind the recent
(2021-04-17). Russian Navy To Guard Iranian Oil Supplies To Syria Under Strategic Agreement — Report. southfront.org 
A Russian Navy assault team from the Russian Federation ship Severromorsk land by helicopter on the deck of the Italian Ship San Marco, the NATO flag ship to Operation Ocean Shield, during a NATO-Russia counter piracy exercise in the Gulf of Aden. | Russia, Iran and Syria have established a joint operation room that would work to guarantee the security and stability of oil and wheat supplies to Syrian ports through the Mediterranean Sea, Sputnik reported on April 17. | According to the agency, a series of intensive meetings be…
(2021-04-17). 'Only removal of sanctions will save Vienna talks': source. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — An informed source says that only the removal of all sanctions together against Iran will save the Vienna talks.
(2021-04-17). Pakistan eyes developing border marketplaces with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Development of border marketplaces with the Islamic Republic of Iran has been put atop agenda of Pakistan government.
(2021-04-17). Pak FM Qureishi to visit Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi is to pay a visit to Iran.
(2021-04-17). FM Zarif to host Serbian counterpart to discuss bilateral tie. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will host his Serbian counterpart Nikola Selakoviƒá in Tehran on Sat. to discuss bilateral talks.
(2021-04-17). Iran, Serbia FMs ink coop. document to broaden bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Foreign ministries of Iran and Serbia signed cooperation document in Tehran on Saturday for the development and enhancement of bilateral relationship.
(2021-04-17). Close to 2 tons illicit drugs busted in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) — The Sistan and Baluchestan police commander announced that the anti-narcotics police forces confiscated 1.8 tons of narcotics in Khash and Saravan counties.
(2021-04-17). New agreement being formed in Vienna: Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Iranian deputy FM said on Sat. that it seems a new agreement is being formed in JCPOA talks in Vienna and that the time is now ripe to jot down the text of the agreement.
(2021-04-17). Iran Begins 60% Uranium Enrichment in Response to Natanz Sabotage. news.antiwar.com Iran said on Friday that it has begun "Sixty-percent enrichment is currently underway at the Shahid Ahmadi Roshan nuclear facility" at Natanz, said Ali Akbar Salehi, The move is the latest step Iran has take…
(2021-04-17). The Future Of Particle Accelerators Is Here. eurasiareview.com When the Electron Ion Collider received the go-ahead in January 2020, it became the only new major accelerator in the works anywhere in the world. | "All the stars aligned," said Elke-Caroline Aschenauer, Brookhaven National Laboratory Staff Scientist and a leader in developing the EIC plans. "We have the technology to build this unique particle accelerator and detector to do the measurements that, together with the underlying theory, can for the first time provide answers to longstanding fundamental questions in nuclear physics." | The EIC isn't the only Brookhaven project poised to reshape nuclear and partic…
(2021-04-17). Non-European dramatic short award of ECU for 'Weekend'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — 'Weekend' directed Ario Motevaghr won the Non-European Dramatic Short prize at 2021 European Independent Film Festival (ÉCU).
(2021-04-17). JCPOA talks have progressed in Vienna: Mora. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Deputy Secretary-General of European Union (EU) for External Action Service said that negotiations of the Joint Commission of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have progressed considerably.
(2021-04-17). VIDEO: Protestors urge release of prisoners in Bahrain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Bahraini demonstrators chanted slogans calling for the immediate release of political prisoners in the Al-Khalifa regime jails.
(2021-04-17). JCPOA members woking on which US sanctions would lift: China. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — China's envoy to the Vienna negotiations said on Sat. that JCPOA parties have agreed to accelerate work on issues including which sanctions the United States would lift.
(2021-04-17). Holy Quran recitation ceremony held during month of Ramadan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — The ceremony of recitation of Holy Quran, special of women, was held at the venue of Unknown Martyrs Tomb, Abouzar Neighborhood, Tehran during the auspicious holy month of Ramadan.
(2021-04-17). JCPOA meeting participants satisfied with progress made. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — In two consecutive tweets on Sat. Russia's Permanent Representative to the Intl. Organizations announced the JCPOA Joint Commission participants are satisfied with the progress made so far.
(2021-04-17). JCPOA Joint Commission wraps up. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — The Joint Commission meeting of JCPOA ended a few minutes ago in Vienna.
(2021-04-17). Yemeni army targets military area at 'King Khalid' Airbase. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — A spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced a drone strike against a sensitive military target in Khamis Mushait, southwest of Saudi Arabia.
(2021-04-17). JCPOA Joint Commission kicks off in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Joint Commission meeting of JCPOA has kicked off underway in Vienna.
(2021-04-16). Chile Vaccinates Over 50 Percent of Its Population. telesurenglish.net Chile's Health Ministry reported on Thursday that over 60 percent of the population had been vaccinated, as the country enjoys one of the fastest COVID-19 vaccine rollouts alongside Iran. | RELATED: | Minister Rogelio Paris said that "12,934,282 doses of vaccine against COVID-19 have been administered. Of which, 7,664,226 are people with the first dose, and 5,270,056 are vaccinated people who have already complet…
(2021-04-16). Medical Oxygen Plant Reactivated in Venezuela to Tackle COVID-19 Spike. orinocotribune.com The company Oxígenos del Centro CA (Oxicentro), was reactivated by government authorities and the healthcare staff in the municipality of Independencia (Santa Teresa del Tuy), Miranda state, with the goal of helping to provide oxygen to healthcare centers in the region. The privately owned industrial and medicinal oxygen plant had been inoperative for more than eight years. | The facilities were supervised and refurbished by officials from the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), the scientific-technological council of Miranda, and the mayor's offices of the municipalities Independencia (Santa Ter…
(2021-04-16). CrossTalk on Ukraine: Toward war? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com With new backing from the West, Ukrainian president says "The Army is ready" Tulsi Gabbard and Tucker Carlson: war with Russia over Ukraine could produce unimaginable nuclear catastrophe…
(2021-04-16). Stop the 'saber-rattling' & begin de-escalation before Russia-Ukraine conflict turns into 'nuclear holocaust,' Gabbard tells Biden. rt.com 
Unless the world wants to see loved ones "burned alive in a nuclear holocaust," politicians should cut out the "macho" act and begin to deescalate. That's according to former US congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a US Army veteran. | Speaking to Tucker Carlson on Fox News on Thursday, Gabbard said the American people must decide if they're willing to go to war with Russia on behalf of Ukraine. If not — the rhetoric must be toned down. | "Such a war would come at a cost beyond anything we can really imagine," she told Carlson. "This is something that will directly impact…every single one of your viewers." | "I…
(2021-04-16). Nobel Laureate Warns of 'Devastating Marriage' Between Artificial Intelligence and Killer Robots. commondreams.org "The biggest threats are the 'modernization' of nuclear weapons and the new 'revolution' of weapons," says Peace Prize winner Jody Williams. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/jody-williams-killer-robots-marriage.jpg …
(2021-04-16). The Hawks Who Want War With Iran Are Working Overtime. counterpunch.org Just as talks between the US and Iran were taking place last week in Vienna, a cyberattack was carried out on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. Reports are that the Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, was behind the attack that blacked out the facility just one day after Tehran launched new advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges and as
(2021-04-16). Biden Sanctions Russia for Cyber Espionage While Remaining Silent over Israeli Cyberattack on Iran. democracynow.org 
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia and expelled 10 Russian diplomats after the Biden administration accused Moscow of being involved in major cyberattacks. The Treasury Department claimed Russia interfered in the 2020 election and was behind the SolarWinds hack, which compromised the computer systems of nine U.S. government agencies and scores of private companies. The sanctions target 32 Russian entities and individuals and bar U.S. banks from purchasing Russian government debt. Russia vowed to retaliate against the new sanctions and accused the Biden administration of degrading bilateral rela…
(2021-04-16). Iran Produced First Batch Of 60% Enriched Uranium At Natanz Facility. southfront.org 
File image | Iranian scientists have produced the first batch of 60% enriched uranium, Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, announced on April 16."I am proud to announce that at 00: 40 last night … young and pious Iranian scientists were able to obtain a 60% enriched uranium product," Qalibaf wrote in a Persian tweet on Friday. "We congratulate the brave people of the Islamic Iran on this success; the will of the Iranian people is miraculous and will thwart any conspiracy." | Earlier this…
(2021-04-16). The Heat: Fukushima Waste Water. america.cgtn.com 
Controversy in Japan as the government announces plans to release treated radioactive water into the ocean from the site of one of the world's biggest nuclear disasters.
(2021-04-16). Old Customers Impatient to Resume Oil Imports from Iran. orinocotribune.com Demand is rising for Iranian crude oil, with an OPEC report showing a higher output already by Iran which is closely watched by customers as the country is discussing the removal of unilateral US sanctions. | Iran's oil production rose by 137,000 barrels per day to 2.3 million bpd in March, marking the highest crude production growth among OPEC members, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said in a monthly report. | The higher output by Iran which is exempt from making voluntary cuts because of US sanctions came for the third consecutive month. Iran's oil production had jumped by 62,000 and 35,0…
(2021-04-16). Iran Opens Pandora's Box With Attacks Against Rivals In Iraq — OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Sinem Cengiz* | A drone attack on Irbil airport in northern Iraq, where US forces are stationed, and a rocket attack on a military compound in the nearby town of Bashiqa, where Turkish troops are deployed, took place on Wednesday. The latter resulted in the death of a Turkish soldier and injured a child, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, who informed him about the attacks and extended his condolences. | Although no one has claimed responsibility, Iran-backed Shiite militias have,…
(2021-04-16). China to monitor Japan's plan to dump nuclear wastewater, vows to protect consumers. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said it will closely monitor the developments in Japan's decision to dump Fukushima wastewater into the ocean and pledged to ensure the safety of Chinese consumers.
(2021-04-16). China summons Japan envoy to protest Fukushima water release. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Japanese ambassador in Beijing on Thursday to express opposition to Japan's intention to release wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
(2021-04-16). Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Block US From Using Nuclear Weapons First. news.antiwar.com A pair of Democratic lawmakers in the House and the Senate reintroduced a bill on Friday that would prohibit the US The bill reads: "It is the policy of the United States to not use nuclear weapons first." The legislation will be reviewed by the foreign affairs committees of each chamber of Congress. | A no first use bill was introduced by Smith and Warren…
(2021-04-16). Chicago police shooting a 13-year-old boy dead+ video. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Chicago officials released to the public on Thursday a graphic body-camera video showing a police officer shooting and killing a 13-year-old boy while he appeared to be raising his hands in an alley more than two weeks ago.
(2021-04-16). Russian diplomat says JCPOA informal talks underway in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — According to a senior Russian diplomat, the Joint Commission of JCPOA continues its work today in Vienna through informal consultations in various configurations.
(2021-04-16). Malaysian Muslims holding Congregational Prayer in Ramadan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — Muslim people in Malaysia hold Congregational Prayer on the first Friday of the holy Ramadan month.
(2021-04-16). South Korea Prime Minister resigns in bid for presidency. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) — South Korea's prime minister resigned his post to prepare for a run in next year's presidential race, facing a battle to win voters upset over runaway real estate prices and lacking confidence in government-proposed fixes.