2022-01-16: News Headlines

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-16). Iranian delegation to visit Iraq for economic talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — An Iranian economic delegation will leave for Iraq on Monday to discuss the expansion of cooperation in various fields.

ecns.cn (2022-01-16). China, Iran jointly announce implementation of bilateral comprehensive cooperation plan. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks on Friday with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-16). Rocket attacks reported on US base in Syria's Deir Ez-Zor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — News sources reported that a US military base in eastern Syria came under rocket attacks on Saturday night.

Staff (2022-01-16). Iran-China 25-year deal enjoying 'win-win' approach. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — Stating that relations between Tehran and Beijing are expanding in all areas, Iran Foreign Minister said that the 25-year-strategic partnership between the two countries will be implemented with a win-win approach.

Staff (2022-01-16). Explosion in Kabul leaves several dead, injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — According to the media reports, a blast hit the capital of Afghanistan, leaving several dead and injured.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-16). Security of Iran 'red line of Armed Forces': cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — The Deputy Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Force said that the security of the country is the red line of Armed Forces and they don't make any appeasement with any country violating the country's airspace.

sputniknews (2022-01-16). Israel Reportedly Made 'Wish List' of Weapons for US to Engage Iran, Hezbollah. sputniknews.com The new Israeli government of Naftali Bennet, which came to power last year, has repeatedly warned that it might act preemptively to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Tehran insists that it doesn't seek to build nukes and that its nuclear programme is peaceful.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-16). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Staff (2022-01-16). In Iran's diplomacy map, West is just "one" spot. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — In line with the active diplomacy that Iran is pursuing in Vienna, President Ebrahim Raeisi is preparing to visit Moscow in the coming days to discuss various issues with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-16). Turkish base in northern Iraq comes under rocket attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — A Turkish military base in the eastern province of Mosul in Iraq was targeted by rockets.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-16). Iraqi Army seize weapons belonging to ISIL in Iraq's Nineveh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) — Following a large-scale operation launched in western Iraqi province of Nineveh on Sunday, Iraqi Army confiscated a quantity of weapons belonging to ISIL Takfiri remnants.

_____ (2022-01-16). Nuclear Power Causing Disagreements in the EU. journal-neo.org Amid the world's forced turn toward nuclear power and energy crisis, Europe had given serious thought to nuclear power's future on the continent. Currently, 31 countries operate nuclear power plants. The peak in nuclear power generation was recorded in 2006 (2,660 TWh), but overall, the share of nuclear power in global electrical power generation decreased from …

Staff (2022-01-15). PDVSA to Resume Diluted Crude Oil Exports. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) will begin exporting diluted crude oil (DCO) this week, after it being stopped for nine months. This was revealed in a document to which Reuters had access. | After the agreements reached between PDVSA and Iran, the Venezuelan state-owned company has been able to modify its production and marketing strategies, which has helped it build diluted crude inventories. | An agreement reached in 2021 with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) allowed PDVSA to receive around 2.1 million barrels per month of condensate, while supplying Iran with some 3.8…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-15). French FM reiterates anti-Iranian remarks on Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian reiterated his anti-Iranian remarks on Vienna talks, saying that if no agreement is reached with Iran in Vienna, "we will enter a crisis."

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-15). US arrests Iranian national over alleged violation of bans. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — The US Department of Justice announced on Saturday the arrest of an Iranian-American citizen under the pretext of illegally exporting equipment and technology to the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-15). Iran, China begin implementing 25-year partnership agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that a 25-year strategic partnership deal with China has come into effect as part of the outcome of a key visit to China.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-15). Iran calls for intensified UN efforts to remove Syria bans. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — A senior Iranian diplomat has met with a UN special envoy for Syria calling for the intensified UN efforts to remove foreign sanctions on the deprived Syrian nation.

teleSUR (2022-01-15). Syria and Iran Agree to Establish Joint Bank, Free Trade Zones. telesurenglish.net Iran's Road and Urban Development Minister Rostam Qasemi announced that Tehran and Damascus have agreed on establishing a joint bank with various branches in addition to joint free trade zones. | RELATED: | In a statement, Qasemi confirmed that he had met with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and discussed the Syrian economy. | The Iranian minister also mentioned that he met with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, where the two agreed to establis…

ecns.cn (2022-01-15). China, Iran jointly announce implementation of bilateral comprehensive cooperation plan. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks on Friday with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province.

Staff (2022-01-15). Raeisi's meeting with Putin to boost Tehran-Moscow relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — A member of the Russian Council on interethnic relations said that the upcoming meeting of the Iranian President and his Russian counterpart will have significant results in strengthening relations between the two countries.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-15). Iran hopes to pay its membership fee to UN ASAP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Referring to the suspension of Iran's voting rights and depositing its membership fee with the United Nations, Iran's envoy to the United Nations said that consultations with the United Nations are ongoing in this respect.

Staff (2022-01-15). Esclarecen robos de motorinas en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu "A partir de la incidencia de sustracción de motorinas en el municipio Camagàºey, se conformó un equipo para la investigación de estos hechos. Esto posibilitó la identificación de los autores, quienes de manera específica seleccionaban a las víctimas que circulaban en estos medios", señala el Mayor Yosbel Miranda Infante, Instructor Penal.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-15). US 'working vibrantly' on laser weapons against Iran UAVs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — The US Navy is working on laser weapons in the Middle East to counteract a significant upsurge in Iran's deployment and use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the region, a top US admor has said.

sputniknews (2022-01-15). Iran Tests First Solid-Fuel Space Rocket for Cheaper Satellite Delivery, IRGC General Says. sputniknews.com A less expensive rocket, however, comes with certain downsides, such as reduced payload weight that the rocket can lift to low-Earth orbit, where most satellites are deployed.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-15). Khaji calls for UN efforts to stop Yemeni war, end blockade. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Senior assistant to the Iranain foreign minister has met with a Norway special envoy for Yemen affairs to confer on the latest situation in Yemen and discuss shared postion by both countries to end the crisis in Yemen.

Staff (2022-01-15). Iran, China embark on promising new horizon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — In his first visit to China since taking over as Iran's top diplomat, Hossein Amir Abdollahian visited China on Thursday that is expected to open new horizons for deepening ties between Tehran and Beijing.

Staff (2022-01-15). Esclarecen robos de motorinas en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu "A partir de la incidencia de sustracción de motorinas en el municipio Camagàºey, se conformó un equipo para la investigación de estos hechos. Esto posibilitó la identificación de los autores, quienes de manera específica seleccionaban a las víctimas que circulaban en estos medios", señala el Mayor Yosbel Miranda Infante, Instructor Penal.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-15). Kiev international airport evacuated over bomb threat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Kiev's Zhulyany International Airport was evacuated on Saturday by police and security staff after a report about an explosive device on its premises, Russian media have reported.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-15). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

sputniknews (2022-01-15). US 'Working Vibrantly' on Laser Weapons in Mideast Amid UAV Activity – CENTCOM Admiral. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Navy is working on laser weapons in the Middle East to counteract a significant upsurge in Iran's deployment and use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the region, top Central Command (CENTCOM) naval officer and US Fifth Fleet commander Vice Adm. Bradley Cooper said.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, January 15.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-15). Bandar Lengeh's exports to PG littoral states hit $2.755bn. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — The Director-General of West Hormozgan Customs said that $2.755 billion worth of products have been exported from Bandar Lengeh to the Persian Gulf littoral states since the beginning of current year in 1400 (started Mar. 21).

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-15). Massive fire breaks out at New Jersey chemical factory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — A huge fire broke out at a New Jersey chemical plant Friday evening, sending massive plumes of black smoke billowing into the air.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-15). Turkey, Armenia hold first talks on normalizing ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Envoys from Turkey and Armenia held the first round of talks aimed at normalizing ties in Moscow on Friday.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-15). US base comes under drone attacks in Iraq's Saladin (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Iraqi media reported drone attacks on the US wing of Balad Air Base in Saladin province.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-15). Some progress made in Vienna negotiations: White House. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Stating that there has been some progress made in Vienna negotiations, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that Washington's preference is always diplomacy.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-15). VIDEO: Road crews clearing snow on Asalem-to-Khalkhal Road. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) — Road crews have been hard at work in removing snow and ice from Asalem-to-Khalkhal Road following the recent snowfall in the provinces of Gilan and Ardebil.

John Stanton (2022-01-15). Thoughts for the End of Days: A Morning Star, Insatiability, DishBrain, Xenobots. dissidentvoice.org He had also gone through a bad divorce, become estranged from his only daughter and been diagnosed with skin cancer, but he insisted that all of that, however painful, was secondary to the sudden realization that it was mathematics—not nuclear weapons, computers, biological warfare or our climate Armageddon—which was changing our world to the point …

Linda Pentz Gunter (2022-01-15). What if Nuclear Deterrence Doesn't Work? zcomm.org "Not absolutely foolproof" isn't good enough when it comes to nuclear deterrence…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-15). Unknown pearl of Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com BANDAR ABBAS, Jan. 16 (MNA) — Consisting of a large living coral, "Lavan" and "Shidvar" islands have a beautiful environment. They are also rich in vast oil and gas resources. They are habitats for deer, snakes, seabirds and eagle-nosed turtles.

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2022-01-15: News Headlines

Staff (2022-01-15). PDVSA to Resume Diluted Crude Oil Exports. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) will begin exporting diluted crude oil (DCO) this week, after it being stopped for nine months. This was revealed in a document to which Reuters had access. | After the agreements reached between PDVSA and Iran, the Venezuelan state-owned company has been able to modify its production and marketing strategies, which has helped it build diluted crude inventories. | An agreement reached in 2021 with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) allowed PDVSA to receive around 2.1 million barrels per month of condensate, while supplying Iran with some 3.8…

_____ (2022-01-14). The Iran Deal And The Assassination Of Soleimani. popularresistance.org Vienna – World leaders have descended upon Austrian capital Vienna to participate in the ongoing nuclear deal being negotiated primarily between the United States and Iran. Today, MintPress spoke to Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran. Dr. Marandi is currently in Vienna as part of the Iranian delegation. | While corporate media often portray Iran as a recalcitrant pariah and the United States as a long-suffering broker in the situation, Dr. Marandi notes that it was actually the Trump administration that unilaterally walked away from the agreemen…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Iran, China FMs discuss diverse issues in face-to-face talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Chinese counterpart discussed a variety of issues in various political, economic, trade, consular and cultural fields in a meeting in East Asian country.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Russian FM attaches great importance to Raeisi's visit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — "President Raeisi's upcoming visit to Russia is important," according to the Russian foreign minister, adding "Real progress has been achieved at the Iran nuclear deal talks."

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). VIDEO: Raeisi's visit to Hormuz island. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — As part of regular visits to provinces, President Ebrahim Raeisi is visiting the southern Hormozgan province. The president met with the people of Hormuz island face to face on Friday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). N Korea conducts missile test for 3rd time in a week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) of South Korea has said that North Korea fired an unidentified projectile eastward on Friday…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Enemy needs agreement more than Iran does in talks: cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Haj Ali Akbari called on the negotiators to courageously neutralize the enemy's plots in the Vienna talks on the removal of the US sanctions.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Iran, Syria discussed operationalizing strategic deal: Khalil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — Syrian economy minister has said that in his meeting with visiting Iran's road minister they had discussed ways to operationalize the strategic agreement signed between two nations in 2019.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Implementing deals with China on agenda of Iran FM's trip. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that his trip to China will focus on implementing agreements with China, including the 25-year partnerships signed between two countries in 2020.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). 6.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia: media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia with strong tremors felt in the country's capital Jakarta on Friday, but there was no tsunami alert issued, the media have reported.

teleSUR, yart, JDO (2022-01-14). Irán aumenta exportación de petróleo pese a presiones de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los incrementos de las exportaciones suceden en medio de los diálogos en Viena para retomar el pacto nuclear.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Explosions reported in Baghdad after attack on US embassy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — Hours after the rocket attack on the US embassy in the Green Zone in Baghdad, media reported the sound of a terrible explosion in another area the capital of Iraq early on Friday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). 10 injured in Kuwait refinery fire: media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — A fire at a gas liquefaction unit in Kuwait's largest refinery Friday left 10 people injured before it was put out, world media have quoted the plant's operator as saying.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). VIDEO: Successful test of "Raafe" solid-fueled space engine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — The video shows the successful test of the advanced the propeller of satellite carrier "Raafe" which uses solid fuel. The technology exists in only four countries in the world, said IRGC Aerospace Force commander Hajizadeh.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Iran no longer has concerns over oil sales: Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — President Ebrahim Raeisi says that while his administration wants to make sure the sanctions are lifted, it has no worries over the sale of oil anymore.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-14). Vienna talks continue at political, expert levels on Fri. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) —The Vienna talks between Iran and the P4+1 group continue at expert and political levels for several days in a row on Friday.

Staff (2022-01-14). Syrian gov. forces force out US troops in an area in Hasaka. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — A video footage shows that the Syrian government forces manage to force a convoy of US troops out of an area in Hasaka province in the northeast of the country.

Staff (2022-01-14). People enjoy security due to IRGC, army's efforts: Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — President Ebrahim Raisi said Friday that people fully trust the security of the country due to the efforts made by the armed forces and their military achievements.

Staff (2022-01-14). Yemenis attack ISIL, UAE mercenaries in Shabwah with missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) — Yemeni army and allied forces attacked the ISIL elements and the UAE-backed mercenaries with missiles and drones in southern Shabwah province.

Mike Ludwig (2022-01-14). Biden Urged to Eliminate Land-Based Nuclear Missiles as US Policy Is Revised. truthout.org As the Biden administration considers changes to Trump-era nuclear policy, 60 national and regional organizations released a statement this week calling for the elimination of 400 land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that are "now armed and on hair-trigger alert in the United States." | "Intercontinental ballistic missiles are uniquely dangerous, greatly increasing the chances that a false alarm or miscalculation will result in nuclear war," the statement reads. "There is no…

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