2021-06-17: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2021-06-18). China Calls on US and Russia to 'Substantially Slash' Nuclear Arsenals. news.antiwar.com China is again calling on the US and Russia to Zhao said the US and Russian decision to engage in "strategic stability" dialogue was a "welcomed" development. He said the US an…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Iran, India to coop. in producing 'Rotavirus' vaccine jointly. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and India will cooperate with each other in transferring technical knowhow and producing 'Rotavirus' vaccine jointly.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Guardian Council's Spokesman holds presser ahead of elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Guardian Council Spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei held a press conference at IRIB Conferences Center on Thu. ahead of Iran 2021 Presidential Election in the presence of domestic and foreign media correspondents.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-17). Exhibition of knowledge-based products in medical field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — An exhibition of knowledge-based products in the field of medical simulators was held at Tehran International Exhibition Center on Wednesday with the attendance of Sorena Sattari, VP for Science and Technology.

Staff (2021-06-17). Brazil beats Iran in 2021 VNL on Week 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iran lost to Brazil 3-1 (25-19, 23-25, 25-19, 25-21) on Week 4 of the 2021 Volleyball Nations League Wednesday night.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Zarif to embark for Turkey to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Turkey at the official invitation of his Turkish counterpart Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu to attend Antayla Diplomacy Forum.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Negotiations closer to agreement than ever before: Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Stating that there are still fundamental issues that should be discussed, the Head of Iran's negotiating delegation in Vienna talks said that the negotiations are closer to an agreement than ever before.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Iran to get votes of Iranians living in 133 countries: Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that 234 ballot boxes will be installed in 133 countries on Friday for facilitation of voting procedure for Iranians residing abroad.

Staff (2021-06-17). Iranian embassy in Japan ready for Presidential elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador in Tokyo said that the embassy is poised to hold Iran Presidential election on Friday, July 18.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Largest cargo of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Tehran: IRCS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Spokesperson for Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) announced that the largest shipment of coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccine will arrive in the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday which is high in number since the outbreak.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Thursday, June 17.

Jason Ditz (2021-06-17). GCC Wants Iran's Missiles to Be Part of Nuclear Talks. news.antiwar.com With signs that the Vienna meetings on Iran nuclear talks are making progress, the Gulf Cooperation Council's foreign ministers have issued a The reason the ballistic missiles have not been an issue is because Iran has no nuclear weapons, and its missiles are not designed to deliver such weapons. The missiles are part of a conventional arsenal, and part of Iran's military defense. | The GCC is opposed to the nuclear deal on Iran's civili…

Jason Ditz (2021-06-17). GCC Wants Iran's Missiles to Be Part of Nuclear Talks. news.antiwar.com With signs that the Vienna meetings on Iran nuclear talks are making progress, the GCC foreign ministers have issued a The reason the ballistic missiles have not been an issue is because Iran has no nuclear weapons, and its missiles are not designed to deliver such weapons. The missiles are part of a conventional arsenal, and part of Iran's military defense. | The GCC is opposed to the nuclear deal on Iran's civilian nuclear program, and…

Jason Ditz (2021-06-17). IAEA Chief Wants Nuclear Deal to Wait for New Iran Govt. news.antiwar.com Just days from the start of the Iranian presidential election, IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi has made a surprising reversal in the nuclear talks, saying he believes the JCPOA That's a stiffing comment, as talks are ongoing in Vienna, Iran's outgoing Rouhani government has called on everyone to make a deal before the election, and has even suggested that the terms are virtually in place, awaiting a few details. | Rouhani came into…

Dave DeCamp (2021-06-17). Israel Working With US to Increase Monitoring of Iran's Nuclear Program. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, "We are working closely with our American allies, in order to both increase oversight at this time and to clarify to Iran that all options are on the table, always," Gantz told a group of former US military officials who traveled to Israel with the Je…

Dave DeCamp (2021-06-17). US Says No Time Frame on Iran Nuclear Deal Talks. news.antiwar.com The sixth round of indirect negotiations between the US and Iran to revive the nuclear deal are underway in Vienna. Iran says the two sides are close to reaching an agreement, but the US continues to throw cold water on Tehran's optimism. | When asked about the talks on Thursday,

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Russia hopes JCPOA to be fully revived: Peskov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian Federation hopes Iran's nuclear deal, JCPOA, will be fully revived.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, June 16.

Pres. Vladimir Putin (2021-06-17). Putin's Interview with NBC: "Nonsense All Over Again", Giving Iran Satellite Technology… globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @

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Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-17). Leader of Islamic Revolution to cast vote at 7 am on Fri. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will cast his vote for 13th Presidential Election at Hosseiniyah of Imam Khomeini (RA) at 7: 00 am on Friday June 18 in the early minutes of voting.

Don Fitz (2021-06-17). Solidarity with Resistance to Extraction. zcomm.org As progressives stand with those rejecting fossil fuels and nuclear power, should we despise, ignore, or commend those who challenge the menace to their homes and their communities from solar, wind and hydro-power (dams)?>

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-16). MFA doubling effort to hold presidential election abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Following the special emphasis of Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will double its effort in successful holding of Iran 2021 Presidential Election overseas.

Staff (2021-06-16). 'Iran's Presence in Atlantic Ocean Frightens Enemies'. orinocotribune.com The Iranian Navy declares that the presence of its vessels in the Atlantic Ocean "has deeply frightened and worried" its enemies. | The deputy coordinator of the Iranian Army, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, announced last Thursday the arrival in the Atlantic Ocean of a Navy squadron, composed of the destroyer Sahand and the advanced sea base Makran, without docking in foreign ports, a milestone that was carried out for the first time. | In this regard, the commander of the Iranian Army Naval Force, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, indicated on Monday that "the presence of the naval fleet of the Islamic Republic o…

Staff (2021-06-16). Iranian film to take part in British, Indian film festivals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Directed by Mojtaba Ghasemi, Khoonab (2020), is to compete at the British Lift-Off and Indian PUNE, film festivals.

ŸÖÿ±ÿ∂€åŸá ÿ±ÿ≠ŸÖÿߟ܀å (2021-06-16). London says successful outcome in Vienna talks not guaranteed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Referring to the Vienna talks on the revival of the Iran nuclear deal known as JCPOA, the British Foreign secretary claimed that a successful outcome in the talks is not guaranteed.

Rick Rozoff (2021-06-16). Erdogan in the Caucasus: Iran, Russia, Armenia Ignore Threat at Their Own Peril. news.antiwar.com "I still feel most suspicious of the Talaat Pashas, the Kemals and the Envers who are apparently dreaming of setting up a Moslem state to include the Trans-Caspian region, Transcaucasia with Daghestan, Asia Minor and, it seems, Egypt. One feels this is so, and it stands to reason that Armenia and Georgia, a little country …

ŸÖÿ±ÿ∂€åŸá ÿ±ÿ≠ŸÖÿߟ܀å (2021-06-16). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, June 16.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-16). PGCC insisting on participating in nuclear talks with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — While accusing Iran, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) persisted on the need for participation of member states of the Council in nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Staff (2021-06-16). Vienna talks to continue after Iranian presidential elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The Russian Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov informed that JCPOA talks in Vienna will continue after the Friday Iranian presidential elections.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-16). Iran's steel export hits 146% growth in current year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — A statistical study of performance of major steelmaking units in country showed that export of steel products in the first two months of current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to May 21) registered a 146 percent growth.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-16). People to determine Iran's destiny through ballot box. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that ballot box is manifestation of participation of people from all walks of life in determination of destiny of the country.

Staff (2021-06-16). Iran, Afghanistan discuss expansion of educational ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iranian minister of education and Aghanistan deputy minister of literacy conferred on the development of educational ties…

Staff (2021-06-16). ISIL blows up Iran's power transmission line to Iraq: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — According to Iraqi media, ISIL terrorists have attacked a power transmission line from Iran to Iraq in Diyala province (eastern Iraq), casing power cut in part of the province.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-16). Afghan security forces ensure security of country: Kabul. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Deputy spokesman of the Afghan president said Wed. that ensuring the security of Afghanistan is the responsibility of Afghan security and defense forces, rejecting Turkish president calls for staying in the country.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-16). EU, US say lifting of sanctions is JCPOA 'essential part'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The European Union and the United States have confirmed in a joint statement that the removal of sanctions on Iran constitutes an "essential part" of the Iran nuclear agreement known as the JCPOA.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-16). A glance at campaigns of Presidential Election in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Two days remaining to the 2021 Presidential Election in Iran, campaigns have reached its pinnacle at metropolis Tehran.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-16). High turnout gives more prestige to IR establishment: Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Wednesday that the Western media and enemies seek to undermine and weaken Iran, stressing that people participation in elections will secure the country against foreign plots.

Staff (2021-06-16). 27 poll stations prepared in 18 US states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iran's permanent envoy to the UN said 27 poll stations in 18 US states will receive the votes of Iranians living in the US for the upcoming Presidential elections.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-06-16). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Staff (2021-06-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Wednesday, June 16.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-16). Zakani resigns from running in elections in favor of Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Alireza Zakani has announced his pullout from the Friday presidential election in favor of main Principalist candidate Ebrahim Raeisi.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-16). Iran HR council responds to Biden's tweet on democracy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iran's human rights council has reacted to a tweet by US President Joe Biden, saying that the American democracy exports has yielded no results but coup detate, chaos, more opium plantation, and civil war.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-16). China says will not tolerate any intervention in Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The Chinese government said Wed that it does not tolerate any intervention in Taiwan issues and has to make strong responses to such acts of "collusion".

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-16). Jalili withdraws presidential bid in favor of Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Saeed Jalali has announced his resignation from running in the Friday presidential election in favor of Principalist candidate Ebrahim Raeisi.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-06-16). Russia, US bear special responsibility for strategic stablity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Vladimir Putin said after the Geneva summit that Russia and the United States have reached an agreement to return one another's ambassadors to their respective diplomatic postings.

ŸÖÿ±ÿ∂€åŸá ÿ±ÿ≠ŸÖÿߟ܀å (2021-06-16). Mehr-Alizadeh withdraws election bid. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh, one of the candidates for the 13th Iran presidential election announced his retreatment from the Friday election.

ŸÖÿ±ÿ∂€åŸá ÿ±ÿ≠ŸÖÿߟ܀å (2021-06-16). Rouhani calls on all Iranians to participate in Fri. election. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Stressing that the Friday presidential election is a significant and crucial issue in the country, President Rouhani called on all Iranians to go to the polls.

ŸÖÿ±ÿ∂€åŸá ÿ±ÿ≠ŸÖÿߟ܀å (2021-06-16). Iranians' vote to defeat enemies. en.mehrnews.com &nbsp…

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