News Archive - 28 January 2020

S Arabia is accomplice in Trump crime by supporting assassination of Gen. Soleimani

He made the remarks late on Tue. and said that expulsion of American forces from Middle East region will guarantee peace and security in this region. Mousavi lashed out at the recent remarks raised by Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister in an interview with CNN New Network Channel and emphasized, “since...

Trump unveils his so-called ‘Deal of the Century’

The announcement comes after Trump met with Israeli regime's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main political rival Benjamin ‘Benny’ Gantz. The Palestinian authorities have repeatedly objected to the plan, as its details were trickling out, and mass protests are expected in the Palestinian territories as Israel tightens security measures.

Palestinians stage mass protests against US’ Deal of Century

As reported, Israeli regime soldiers have fired tear gas at protesters and some young protesters have been injured by them.  Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has said he will reject President Donald Trump's long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, suggesting the proposal will favor Israel and demand unacceptable Palestinian sacrifices. Palestinian...

Minerals account for 25% of non-oil exports share: Industry min.

He put the total value of non-oil exports at about $40 billion, 25 percent of which belongs to the export of minerals, which accounts for $10 billion. He made the remarks in the inaugural ceremony of the pilot of technology and extraction of rare soil elements and other strategic elements in...

‘Darker days’ awaiting US in region: MP

“The US aircraft crash in Afghanistan showed that Americans are insecure in the region, and certainly, darker days awaits them,” Hassan Noruzi, the spokesman of the judiciary committee, told Parliament’s open session on Tuesday. The American spy plane, a Bombardier E-11A, came down in the central province early Monday. The Taliban...

Taliban to continue anti-US operations: spox

He informed Mehr that the Taliban is not inclined to provide details of its Monday downing of the US Air Force plane, since the information is confidential. "Providing information will make the enemy aware and reduce our chances of success in future operations," he said. He added that the Taliban leaders...

‘Exports of goods, services to Iraq at $9bn in 9 months’

Noting that Iraq-Iraq trade has been negatively influenced by insecurities in Iraq, He said that despite the decrease in exports to Iraq, exports to Iraqi Kurdistan has improved. Iran’s exports to Iraq in the preceding Iranian year was $13 billion, according to the private sector official. “On January 22, some...

US presence Afghanistan’s main problem: Velayati

The Iranian official referred to the upcoming elections in Afghanistan, underlining the significance of participation of all Afghan groups and nation in it. “Iran has always supported Afghanistan and sowing stability and peace in that country but it is for sure that Iran’s measures have to be backed by Afghan...

Tehran-Shomal freeway to be inaugurated by yearend: Roads min.

He revealed the allocation of a new amount of credit envisioned by the Plan and Budget Organization (PBO) for the completion of the construction of the remaining lots of this project. He called on all responsible organizations and departments to abide by their commitments in accelerating the construction of this...

Iran’s FM takes drastic measures on ‘coronavirus’ for Iranian nationals in China: Spox

Mousavi emphasized full readiness of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate and interact with the concerned organizations since the beginning of the outbreak of the disease ‘coronavirus’. In this field, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif proposed setting up an expert-level meeting with the participation of responsible organizations including...

Palestinian factions call for ‘day of rage’ protests

The Palestinian factions, in a statement, have called for protests to be held on the announced two days to condemn Trump's so-called 'Deal of Century', Palestine Today reported. "The Palestinian nation will never step back from its legal rights including deciding its own fate, formation of an independent Palestinian country...

CIA’s Michael D’ Andrea reportedly killed in US plane downing in Afghanistan

D’ Andrea is the head of US intelligence operations against Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan and is believed to have a pivotal role in many acts of terror, including the assassination of IRGC Quds Force commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani. Vetererans Today quoted Russian intelligence sources as saying that the CIA official...

Qatari Emir accepts PM resignation

Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani replaces PM Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. Qatar's Emir has appointed via decree a new prime minister, according to state media. MNA/PR

Iran's 1st Video Games Media Awards slated for March

The Video Game Media Awards (VIGMA) is a gaming event in which critics will choose the best Iranian games of the year, developed for any platforms. The event, the first of its kind in Iran, will also contain some high-quality content, to be presented by experts and veterans in the gaming sector. ...

2nd phase of Tehran's 7th water treatment plant opened in Pakdasht

With the project inaugurated, the drinking water of Pakdasht, Varamin, Qarchak and Pishva cities will be improved in both quantity and quality. After unveiling the inaugural memorial, the president visited various parts of the water treatment plant and addressed the gathering on the government's achievements in urban development. MNA/President.ir

'NPT withdrawal plan' now on MPs' agenda

On the same day, the Parliament received a plan on 'banning production, maintenance and use of nuclear weapon', as well. In addition, the MPs received a plan on 'inflecting punishment on those countries cooperating with the US on imposing anti-Iranian sanctions'. After Britain, France, and Germany, collectively known as the E3, formally...

US pressures won't stop Iran from pursuing plans for development: Rouhani

“We didn’t think that a cunning and terrorist-sponsor administration would come to power in America and put more pressure on Iran, the region, the world and its allies more than any other US administration in history,” Rouhani said on Tuesday in the inauguration ceremony of the second phase of Tehran's 7th water treatment...

12th Tehran FICTS filmfest. names features in competition lineup

The feature competition lineup includes 19 titles from Iran and seven other countries. The Iranian features selected to vie at the festival include ‘Takhti’ by Bahram Tavakoli, ‘Tsunami’ by Milad Sadr Ameli, ‘Cold Sweat’ by Soheil Beiraghi, ‘Knockout’ by Gholamreza Ramezani, ‘Douch’ by Amir Mashhadi Abbas, ‘The Skier’ by Freydoun...

Leader attends martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH)

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The mourning ceremony of martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH) was held in Hosseiniyah of Imam Khomeini (RA) late on Tue. as attended by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and government officials.

Funeral of an unidentified martyr in Navy’s town

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – A funeral ceremony was held today in the Navy town of Tehran for an unidentified 23-year-old diver who was martyred in the Iran-Iraq war. The burial was attended by Navy Commander Rear Admiral Khanzadi.

110th meeting of chancellors of universities of medical sciences

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The 110th meeting of chancellors of universities and schools of medical sciences was held at Tehran’s Razi Intl. Conferneces Center on Mon. in the presence of Head of Plan and Budget Organization (PBO) Mohammad Bagher Nobakht and Health Minister Saeed Namaki.

False alarm about suspicious package in a trash can in Tajrish

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Information Center of Tehran Police Department said the investigation into reports about a 'suspicious package' in a trash can in Tajrish neighborhood in northern Tehran has wrapped up with nothing suspicious found.