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2022-07-06: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2022-07-06). In Paris, Israel's Lapid Says World 'Must Respond' to Iran's Nuclear Activity. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid The Israeli leader accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA. But Tehran has not been bound by the agreement since the Trump administration withdrew from it in 2018 by reimposing sanctions on Iran. | "The facts are that Iran is violating the agreement and continues to develop its nuclear program," Lapid said at a joint press conference…

Staff (2022-07-06). Shamkhani set to pay two-day visit to Yerevan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani is set to pay a visit to Yerevan, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Armenia announced on Wednesday.

____ (2022-07-06). OPEC secretary general 'Barkindo' dies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — The Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, died on Tuesday night, Nigerian local media reported on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-07-06). US has to take forthcoming position if seeks to revive deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative in Vienna-based International Organizations said that if Washington is really committed to reviving the nuclear deal, it should take a more forthcoming position.

____ (2022-07-06). Iran, Uzbekistan stress enhancing bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a telephone conversation with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Vladimir Imamovich Norov late on Tue. emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral ties in all fields.

Staff (2022-07-06). US must present real initiative at indicrect talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Referring to the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on restoring JCPOA, an Iranian official told a Qatari source that the US must present a real initiative and not criticize the initiative of other parties.

Staff (2022-07-06). Qatari FM due in Iran to consult with FM Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani is scheduled to pay a visit to Tehran on Wednesday to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iranian senior diplomat announced.

Staff (2022-07-06). Iranian, Saudi FMs likely to pay visit to Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — An Iraqi newspaper claimed that the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia are expected to pay a visit to Baghdad to announce the restoration of relations.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2022-07-06). AUKUS Submarines: Beasts of Nuclear Proliferation. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-07-06). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on July 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, July 6.

____ (2022-07-06). Khaji emphasizes Iran's key role in achieving peace in Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs stressed continuing constructive role of Iran to achieve a just peace through a political solution esp. complete lifting of blockade against Yemeni people.

____ (2022-07-06). Iran energy minister arrives in Baku for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran's Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian, at the head of a delegation, arrived in Azerbaijan capital of Baku on Wednesday morning to explore avenues for broadening cooperation in the fields of energy and electricity.

____ (2022-07-06). Iran FM urges Sweden to release 'Hamid Nouri' immediately. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called for the immediate release of Hamid Nouri, an Iranian citizen, who is in custody with completely baseless accusations by MEK terrorists.

____ (2022-07-06). Iran defeats Poland in 2022 VNL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran defeated Poland 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-27, 15-7) in Week 3 of the 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Tuesday night.

Staff (2022-07-06). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on July 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, Jully 6.

____ (2022-07-05). UK to introduce new sanctions on Belarus, Russia media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Britain said it would introduce new economic, trade and transport sanctions on Belarus on Tue. over its support for Russia's military operation in Ukraine and also sanctioned six Russians it said were spreading disinformation.

Jason Ditz (2022-07-05). US Envoy: Iran Could Build Bomb in Weeks If It Chooses To. news.antiwar.com In a new interview Tuesday, US envoy Robert Malley continued to play up the myth off Iran imminently being nuclear armed, claiming to be "alarmed" by the progress made in enrichment by the Iranians. | Malley then went down the always-incorrect, familiar road, claiming Iran could There are occasions of being wrong, and those of being deliberately misleading, and this could well be the second half.

Staff (2022-07-05). Massive explosion heard in eastern Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported that a massive explosion was heard in eastern Baghdad, the country's capital on Tuesday morning.

____ (2022-07-05). Iran calls for suitable ground for return of Syrian refugees. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji called for laying the suitable ground for returning Syrian refugees.

____ (2022-07-05). Two UN peacekeepers killed, 5 injured in N Mali: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed and five wounded by an improvised explosive device in northern Mali, the UN peacekeeping mission said on Tuesday.

Staff (2022-07-05). EU's Borrell says held call with Iran FM on JCPOA talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has reported he held a phone call with the top Iranian diplomat and stressed the need to conclude JCPOA revival talks.

____ (2022-07-05). FM seriously pursuing case of four abducted Iranian diplomats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — On the occasion of 40th anniversary of abducting four Iranian diplomats, Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Tuesday said that is diligently following up the fate of kidnapping four Iranian diplomats.

Staff (2022-07-05). Russia orders Jewish Agency to stop all operations in country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Russian government has ordered the Jewish Agency to cease all operations inside the country, the local media in the occupied Palestinian lands have reported.

Staff (2022-07-05). Lifestyle of Iranian Turkmen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) -Iranian Turkmen live in some parts of Iran such as North Khorasan province.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iran's VP felicitates Algeria independence day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Algeria Aymen Benabderrahmane on the occasion of Algeria's independence day.

Staff (2022-07-05). 18 people died, 243 injured in Uzbekistan's Nukus protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — 18 people died and 243 were injured, including 38 law enforcement officers during unrest in Nukus on July 1-2.

Staff (2022-07-05). Tehran reacts to recent developments in Uzbekistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Stability and security in Uzbekistan are of special importance for the Islamic Republic of Iran and the region, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, referring to the recent developments in the Central Asian country.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian diplomat, Taliban discuss political, economic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Ambassador to Kabul Seyyed Hassan Mortazavi on Tuesday held talks with the political deputy of the foreign ministry of the interim government of the Taliban Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). Turkish armillary shells ten villages in northern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Turkish army artillery units shelled villages and towns in the northern suburbs of Aleppo from their military base in the south of Afrin.

Staff (2022-07-05). 13th FIA wraps up in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The 13th Farabi International Award (FIA) wrapped up in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Staff (2022-07-05). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on July 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, July 5.

Staff (2022-07-05). Raeisi stresses deepening Iran-Venezuela strategic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian President offered congratulations on Venezuelan independence day and expressed hope for further deepening the friendly and strategic relations between Tehran and Caracas.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iraqi parl. speaker calls for expanding relations with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed Halbousi held a meeting with the new Iranian envoy to Baghdad during which he stressed the importance of diplomatic measures for the development of bilateral ties between Baghdad and Tehran.

Staff (2022-07-05). Israel regime expresses concern over Iran presence in Red Sea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Israeli regime war minister Benny Gantz revealed satellite images he claimed showed the "most significant" Iranian maritime activity in the Red Sea in a decade.

Staff (2022-07-05). Belgian Parl to review bill on exchanging prisoners with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Media have reported that the Belgian Parliament is set to review a bill on the extraditionof convicts with Iran on Tuesday, which can facilitate a prisoner swap between the two countries.

Staff (2022-07-05). National synergy can neutralize unlawful sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi said on Tuesday that the synergy of countless national capacities could neutralize unlawful sanctions.

Staff (2022-07-05). Inside out of American human rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The US which always boasts about being the advocator of human rights has turned out to be the main violator of the human rights of countless civilians in the world.

Staff (2022-07-05). Hamas reacts to result of US investigation into Abu Akle case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) rejected the results of biased American investigations of the assassination of Shirin Abu Akleh, saying that it is contrary to the results of previous investigations.

____ (2022-07-05). Iran, Nicaragua emphasize enhancing trade-economic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Nicaragua stressed the need to broadening their cooperation in the field of trade and economy.

Staff (2022-07-05). EU, Moscow react to Uzbekistan unrest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov have reacted to the recent developments in Uzbekistan.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian cultural heritage figures honored in a ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — A ceremony was held on Monday to honor figures in the field of Iran's cultural heritage in the presence of Seyed Ezzatullah Zarghami, Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Staff (2022-07-05). Egypt condoles with Iran over recent deadly earthquake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences over the death and injuries of a number of Iranian citizens in a recent quake in the southern Hormozgan Province…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). Syrian army strengthens its positions in Raqqah, Aleppo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Media have reported that the Syrian army is bolstering its positions in the town of Ayn Issa in the northern suburbs of Raqqa and Ain al-Arab region in the east of Aleppo on the border with Turkyie.

Eric Nepomuceno (2022-07-05). Brasil: La diplomacia de Jair Bolsonaro. globalizacion.ca En su cada vez más acelerada avalancha de mentiras delirantes, el ultraderechista presidente Jais Bolsonaro (foto) reitera que la imagen de Brasil en el exterior está "intacta" y que su persona tiene tránsito libre entre mandatarios de los más distintos…

Staff (2022-07-05). 10th festival of damask rose harvesting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The 10th edition of the damask rose harvesting has been held in Osku County, East Azarbaijan Province, Iran.

Staff (2022-07-05). Strong storm hits Afghanistan's Zabul, Kandahar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — News sources reported strong storms in Zabul and some areas of Kandahar province in Afghanistan which caused damages to people's properties.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). In meeting with Israeli PM, Macron calls for preserving JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — "I would like to remind you once again of our desire to conclude the negotiations on a return to respect for the JCPOA as soon as possible," Macron said.

____ (2022-07-05). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on July 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, July 5.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian, Indian diplomats discuss Chabahar project, ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani held a phone call with the Foreign Secretary of India Vinay Mohan Kwatra to discuss a variety of regional and international issues.

Staff (2022-07-05). Syria participates Tehran Twin Cities Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — 1st Festival and Exhibition of Sister and Twin Cities of Tehran kicked off in Tehran on Monday with the participation of the Syrian pavilion.

Staff (2022-07-05). 5 killed, 35 wounded in an explosion in southern Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — News sources on Saturday reported that at least 5 people were killed and 35 others were injured in an explosion in Southern Yemen.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). Russia's Medvedev says oil prices could top $300-$400. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Russia's former president Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday the oil prices could increase above $300-$400 a barrel if Japan caps the price of Russian oil at around half its current level.

Linda McQuaig (2022-07-05). We Must End the Dangerous Downplaying of a Possible Nuclear War With Russia. commondreams.org Teaching a schoolyard bully like Putin a lesson can be satisfying, but it's a crazy idea when the bully has nuclear arms and humiliating him could set off World War III.

____ (2022-07-05). Iran stresses paying attention to Syria humanitarian status. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs emphasized the need for paying more attention from international community and increasing efforts to address humanitarian situation in Syria.

Staff (2022-07-05). Reelegido Fraccari al frente de la Confederación de Beisbol-Softbol. cubadebate.cu Riccardo Fraccari fue reelegido al frente de la Confederación Mundial de Beisbol y Softbol (WBSC, por sus siglas) durante el congreso de la entidad. Fraccari, quien dirigirá en el período 2022-2028, superó con 100 votos al también aspirante, el francés Didier Seminet, quien recibió 43. Los delegados votantes ascendieron a 144 y la mayoría requerida era de 73.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian, Australian envoys discuss regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian and Australian ambassadors to Iraq held a meeting in Iran's embassy in Baghdad to discuss the regional developments.

Staff (2022-07-05). Closing ceremony of 13th Farabi International Award. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The closing ceremony of the 13th Farabi International Award (FIA) was held in Tehran on Tuesday with the participation of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi.

____ (2022-07-05). Intensive talks underway between Iran, EAEU on signing FTA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are holding intensive talks for signing Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Staff (2022-07-05). Neighborhood policy neutralized US sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — A year into his administration, Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi succeeded in diversifying Iran's foreign policy options through the nascent neighborhood policy he set out last year.

____ (2022-07-05). 10 soldiers injured in terror attack in Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — A suicide explosion against Pakistani army forces in "North Waziristan" area resulted in wounding of 10 soldiers, some of the injured are in critical condition.

Staff (2022-07-05). Raeisi hopes for strengthening Iran-Algeria bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi extended a message to his Algerian counterpart on Tuesday to congratulate him on the 60th anniversary of Independence Day of his country.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-05). Iran ready to help Mali in scientific, research field: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology in the meeting with his Malian counterpart said that Iran is ready to provide Mali with its scientific experiences in order to achieve scientific research successes.

Staff (2022-07-05). 3 dead, 7 wounded after shooting at block party in Indiana. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Three people were killed, and seven others were wounded in a mass shooting at a block party in Gary Tuesday in Indiana just after midnight, local US media said.

Staff (2022-07-05). Martyrdom-seeking operation reported near Tel Aviv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Palestinian sources on Tuesday reported that a martyrdom-seeking operation was launched in Bnei Brak near Tel Aviv.

Staff (2022-07-05). Armed men kill at least 22 in north Burkina Faso attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Armed assailants killed at least 22 civilians in northwest Burkina Faso on Monday, a local official said, the latest deadly attack in an area marred by militant activity.

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2022-07-05: News Headlines

____ (2022-07-05). UK to introduce new sanctions on Belarus, Russia media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Britain said it would introduce new economic, trade and transport sanctions on Belarus on Tue. over its support for Russia's military operation in Ukraine and also sanctioned six Russians it said were spreading disinformation.

Staff (2022-07-05). Massive explosion heard in eastern Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported that a massive explosion was heard in eastern Baghdad, the country's capital on Tuesday morning.

____ (2022-07-05). 10 soldiers injured in terror attack in Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — A suicide explosion against Pakistani army forces in "North Waziristan" area resulted in wounding of 10 soldiers, some of the injured are in critical condition.

____ (2022-07-05). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on July 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, July 5.

Staff (2022-07-05). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on July 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, July 5.

Staff (2022-07-05). Iranian cultural heritage figures honored in a ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — A ceremony was held on Monday to honor figures in the field of Iran's cultural heritage in the presence of Seyed Ezzatullah Zarghami, Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Staff (2022-07-05). Hamas reacts to result of US investigation into Abu Akle case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) rejected the results of biased American investigations of the assassination of Shirin Abu Akleh, saying that it is contrary to the results of previous investigations.

Staff (2022-07-05). Martyrdom-seeking operation reported near Tel Aviv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Palestinian sources on Tuesday reported that a martyrdom-seeking operation was launched in Bnei Brak near Tel Aviv.

Staff (2022-07-05). Lifestyle of Iranian Turkmen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) -Iranian Turkmen live in some parts of Iran such as North Khorasan province.

Staff (2022-07-05). National synergy can neutralize unlawful sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi said on Tuesday that the synergy of countless national capacities could neutralize unlawful sanctions.

Staff (2022-07-05). 13th FIA wraps up in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The 13th Farabi International Award (FIA) wrapped up in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Staff (2022-07-05). Inside out of American human rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — The US which always boasts about being the advocator of human rights has turned out to be the main violator of the human rights of countless civilians in the world.

Staff (2022-07-05). Armed men kill at least 22 in north Burkina Faso attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) — Armed assailants killed at least 22 civilians in northwest Burkina Faso on Monday, a local official said, the latest deadly attack in an area marred by militant activity.

Staff (2022-07-04). Moscow reacts to seizure of Russian ship in Turkiye. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in a press conference on Monday stated that Kremlin has no information about the detention of a Russian grain ship in Turkiye.

Staff (2022-07-04). Australian PM announces $74 mln in military aid to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced further military aid to Ukraine in a statement released on Monday.

WSWS (2022-07-04). Australian Labor prime minister in Kiev pledges support for US-NATO proxy war against Russia. wsws.org During its first six weeks in office, the Labor government has given its full commitment to the US-led confrontations with Russia and China, which threaten nuclear war.

Jason Ditz (2022-07-04). Iran Negotiator Details Talks in Surprise Russia Visit. news.antiwar.com Offering some of the most direct comments on last week's Qatar talks, Iran's nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri made a surprise visit to Russia Bagheri, as with others, confirmed that there was "no progress made" in the talks. At the same time, Russia's Mikhail Ulyanov said it involved "very professional exchange of views around the JCPOA." | That's a silver lining no one else had commented on. The Iranians are still pushing for US flexibility, something they've mentioned often and whic…

Jason Ditz (2022-07-04). Iraqi State of Law Taps Maliki as New PM Candidate. news.antiwar.com All but inevitable since the resignation of Moqtada al-Sadr's coalition from parliament, the State of Law has announced its own candidate for Iraqi PM. As expected, Holding the position from 2006 to 2014, Maliki is the longest-seated premier of the US occupation of Iraq. A former Dawa Party figure popular with Iran, Maliki was a controversial leader throughout his last tenure. | Navigating through constant political division, Maliki was positioned as a compromise candidate protecting a status quo which, by 2014, fewer and fewer voters wer…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). FM stresses Iran's seriousness in talks to reach strong deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian spoke by phone with Badr al-Busaidi, foreign minister of Sultanate of Oman to discuss mutual, regional and international issues, including the talks on removal of US sanctions on Iran.

Staff (2022-07-04). Tehran-Baku ties changed from misunderstanding to interaction. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister said Mon. that Tehran will host a tripartite meeting of Iran, Azerbaijan, and Turkiye foreign ministers, adding that the bilateral ties with Baku have changed from misunderstanding to interaction.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). World to never forget US crimes in Vietnam: Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has called for broadening Iran-Vietnam relations, adding that the world will never forget the crimes committed by the US military against the Vietnamese nation in the 1970s.

Staff (2022-07-04). 20 civilians killed, injured in Afghanistan's Herat attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Local sources in Herat reported that 20 people were killed and injured after 2 Taliban vehicles came under attack.

Staff (2022-07-04). Hundreds of Russian airborne forces arrive in NE Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Russian media reported that the Russian army paratroopers have arrived in the Qamishli region in northeastern Syria.

____ (2022-07-04). Qatar, US FMs discuss Iran nuclear talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Foreign ministers of Qatar and the United States in a telephone conversation discussed the latest developments related to the negotiations on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions.

Staff (2022-07-04). Grapes harvesting in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The harvesting period for grapes has kicked off in the southwest of Iran and will be underway until early August.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). Iran-Azerbaijan relations on right path: FM Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has tweeted to report on his talks with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov earlier on Monday in Tehran.

Staff (2022-07-04). Turkiye confirms seizure of Russian cargo ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Turkish customs authorities confirmed that the country has seized a Russian cargo ship.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). Western sanctions have adverse effect on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — President Ebrahim Raeisi has said that Tehran is ready to broaden its relations with all countries, including the European countries, once again condemning the approval of the anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board.

Staff (2022-07-04). VIDEO: Iranian FM welcomes Azeri counterpart in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian welcomed his Azeri counterpart who arrived in Tehran on Monday.

____ (2022-07-04). Massive cyberattacks launched against Tel Aviv metro servers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Media sources reported the massive cyberattack launched against operating systems, control monitors and servers of Tel Aviv metro stations on Monday.

Staff (2022-07-04). Iranian, Azerbaijani FMs meet in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday met his Azerbaijani counterpart Jehyun Bayramov in Tehran.

Staff (2022-07-04). Caspian Sea littoral states safeguard regional stability. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) —Five Caspian Sea littoral states that had recently participated at the Sixth Caspian Sea Summit in Ashgabat called for protecting the security and stability of the Caspian Sea region without foreign interference.

Staff (2022-07-04). Iran ready to transfer technology to Nicaragua, Safari says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iran's deputy foreign minister for economics expressed the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to transfer technology to the friendly country of Nicaragua.

Staff (2022-07-04). Non-oil exports from Bushehr doubled: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The non-oil exports from Bushehr province have doubled in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, a provincial official said.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). Iran ease past Syria at FIBA 2023 WC Asian qualifiers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iran commandingly defeated Syria at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers on Monday.

Staff (2022-07-04). Iran exports $358m of goods to Iraq via Mehran crossing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Director-General of Customs Administration of the western province of Ilam has said that 358 million dollars of commodities have been exported to Iraq from the Mehran International Border in the current Iranian year.

Staff (2022-07-04). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on July 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, July 4.

Staff (2022-07-04). Enhancing Tehran-Baku ties leads to effective regional coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi, stressing the importance of Tehran-Baku ties, said that enhancing these good relations will result in effective regional cooperation.

Staff (2022-07-04). Two explosions reported at US base on Syria-Iraq border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Some Arab sources reported on Monday morning that two explosions were heard at the US base on the Syria-Iraq border.

Staff (2022-07-04). Sardasht chemical bombing reveals Saddam regime's insolence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Monday that the chemical bombing of Sardasht was the highest degree of Saddam's regime's insolence in the war imposed against Iran.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). Iraqis can pay for flight tickets in Iranian rial. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The Iranian Embassy in Iraq announced that Iraqi citizens, like Iranian citizens, can buy plane tickets to travel to Iran in the Iranian rial.

____ (2022-07-04). Severe air pollution in capital Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The sky of Tehran has become very dusty since yesterday and is in a hazardous situation. In the last 24 hours, the air index of capital Tehran stood at 174 and it was in a very unhealthy range.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). Ice avalanche kills six in Italian Alps amid heatwave. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — At least six people were killed and another eight injured following an avalanche of ice in the Italian Alps, CNN affiliate Skytg24 said Sunday, citing first responders.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). Numerous people shot at independence day parade in Illinois. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Numerous people have reportedly been shot during a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois, just two blocks away from a popular Lubavitch shul — The Central Avenue Synagogue, local US media have reported.

Staff (2022-07-04). Iranian, Azeri FMs hold talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov here on Monday.

Staff (2022-07-04). Entrepreneurship is IranSCOCOEX most important opportunity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — A member of the IranSCOCOEX council, said that holding the event is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs as well as enhancing the people's welfare.

Staff (2022-07-04). 3 dead, several injured at Copenhagen shooting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — At least three people are dead and several have been injured after a shooting at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to local authorities.

Staff (2022-07-04). Regional states seek to save Afghans from American crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan says the countries of the region are trying to save the people of Afghanistan from the American-made nightmare of sedition and crises.

Staff (2022-07-04). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on July 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, July 4.

____ (2022-07-04). JFK airport evacuated after unattended bag sparks bomb scare. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Passengers at John F. Kennedy International Airport were evacuated on Sunday as a bomb squad cleared an unattended bag found at the venue, the US Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) announced.

Staff (2022-07-04). Mehdi Taremi nominated for MVP award. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — The Iranian legionnaire Mehdi Taremi has been nominated for 2021/22 I Liga Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

Staff (2022-07-04). Iran FM receives copy of credentials of new envoys (+Photos). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — New ambassadors of Switzerland and Lithuania on Sunday went to the Foreign Ministry to present copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Staff (2022-07-04). Iran discusses boosting tourism coop. with Russia, Chechnya. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — In a meeting held on Sunday, the Deputy Minister of the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts discussed developing and promoting tourism relations with a number of Russian and Chechen officials.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-04). Russia, Venezuela to expand oil sector cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Moscow and Caracas will continue to expand their cooperation in the oil sector, and are working on a new agreement to circumvent Western sanctions in finance and logistics, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Carlos Faria has said.

Staff (2022-07-04). Unlike Washington, Tehran under no pressure at Doha talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Despite the US that is under severe foreign and internal pressures in Doha talks, the Iranian side is under no pressure and it is not negotiating to revive the JCPOA to achieve temporary agreements, an Arab source reported.

Staff (2022-07-04). US base in eastern Syria targeted with missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — News sources reported that an American base in the east of Deir ez-Zor was targeted with several missiles on Monday night.

____ (2022-07-04). Iran's assessment of Doha talks 'positive': Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) — Referring to the recent nuclear talks in Qatari capital of Doha, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran's assessment of the talks is 'positive and constructive'.

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