News Archive - 11 May 2020

SHIRAZ, May 10 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps of Shiraz, Fars province, has provided 82,000 foodstuff packages as part of the 'Equality and Sincere Assistance Maneuver' to distribute among people amid the coronavirus pandemic.      ...

Speaking to Mehr News Agency on Monday, Hassan Karimi referred to Iran’s bid for hosting the AFC Asian Cup in 2027, stressing that that Iranian stadiums meet the standards for holding the event. Besides Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, which is among the biggest stadiums in the world, there are several stadiums...

The firm is now mass producing multi oxidant solution that can be used to both sanitize surfaces and hands. The solution is produced by electrolysis of sodium chloride (NaCl) brine in an electrolytic cell. CEO of this company said that the process is exclusively owned by this firm, noting that...

‘Braceball’ narrates the story of a young boy with a disability, who loves soccer and makes every effort to have his dream come true in spite of his physical limitations. Set in England's Royal Harbour, and the stunning location to multiple award-winning and acclaimed TV and Film productions, the 4th...

According to the officials of the event, the theme of the festival is ‘‘One Minute Quarantine’’. The festival aims to share the experiences of the people of the world during the quarantine period in the fight against coronavirus. It also aims to show the sweet and bitter experiences, nostalgia, unemployment,...

Speaking to a local Kurdish TV channel, Javad Karimi said “Tamarchin”, “Bashmaq and Parvizkhan” borders have resumed their activities by observing health protocols. Following the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, on Feb. 21, 2020, and closure of passenger borders and flight suspension, a critical condition appeared in a way...

According to RIPI, Ezatullah Kazemzadeh, head of the institute's upstream faculty, outlined the campus' performance last calendar year which ended on March 19 as well as its strategic plans for the New Year, Shana reported. He said the institute had concluded 12 research contracts with private and public companies in...

With the incessant follow-up of Consulate of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Erbil, Iraq’s KRG agreed to resume transit of cargoes including auto, construction and building materials, ironware and industrial pipes under certain terms and conditions, he added. Turning to the conditions of goods transit from Iraq’s KRG, Latifi...

If some Iranian exporters fail to pay attention to the standards, they will lose the export target markets. This situation will inflict serious damage to the prestige of goods and status of the Islamic Republic of Iran at export markets, he said, adding, “if we do not have the necessary...

Etela’at Jahangiri urges banks to help development of non-oil exports Non-Aligned Movement calls for removal of sanctions amid pandemic Leader says national efforts in corona battle should be recorded in history Govt. spox: Iran ready for prisoner swap with the US Iran Three new instructions for realization of production surge...

Mohammad-Mehran Amini noted that following an incident in southern Iranian waters on Sunday, led to the martyrdom and injury of a number of the members. He added that the 15 injured personnel were immediately taken to Imam Ali Hospital of Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan province. Two outpatients were examined and...

Yesterday afternoon, during a naval exercise by a number of Navy vessels, the light logistic vessel of Konarak had an incident, martyring and injuring crew members. The Head of the Iranshahr University of Medical Science, Mohammad-Mehran Amini, said 15 injured personnel were immediately taken to Imam Ali Hospital of Chabahar,...

He made the remarks on Sunday, denying the claims by some media outlets that the countries safeguarding of the Astana Peace Process had made decisions regarding the future of the Syrian government. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized that it is only the Syrian people who will decide on their future,...

Greek General Konstantinos Floros held two teleconferences with NATO officials, during which he made it clear that Turkey in the Aegean Sea and in Evros on the Greek-Turkish land border will lead to an incident with unforeseen consequences, according to Bulgarian Military. One of the videoconferences was held at the request of...

He pointed to some media outlets opposing Azeri government on the construction of “Khodaafarin and Qiz Qaleh Si” dams on Aras River and said, “these media outlets are trying to create tension between Tehran and Baku.” With publishing reports on the agreement inked between the two countries of Iran and...

The avenues for the expansion of cooperation between an active holding company of Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic, some of its affiliated economic units and production companies of the Islamic Republic of Iran were examined through video conference. As held at the initiative taken by the Consul General of the Islamic Republic...

Second Brigadier General Heydar Abbas Zadeh made the announcement on Sunday noting that after intelligence operations, two consignments of illicit drugs have been seized in Behbahan and Hendijan cities by the anti-narcotics police forces of Khuzestan province. 423 kg of opium along with 3 cars have been busted in separate...

In a phone talk on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Afghan counterpart, Mohammad Haneef Atmar, conferred on the ways of cooperation to address the issue properly.  Atmar noted that an Afghan delegation has started investigations on the location of the incident. Zarif, for his part, said...

The process of contract for selling coronavirus serology kits to Turkey has been finalized and Iran will start exporting and dispatching corona serology kits to this country next week, he added. Giant steps have been taken in the country with exporting homegrown corona serology kits to other countries, he said,...

‘Iran Air’ on Monday revealed its flights from Tehran to Amsterdam are scheduled to be launched every Thursday. With the necessary follow-ups made with the Dutch Airline and issuance of flight license, Iran Air will resume its scheduled flights to Amsterdam Airport by observing health protocols. These flights will be...

The roadside blasts in Kabul’s Tahia Maskan area, injured four civilians, including a child, Kabul police spokesperson Ferdaws Faramarz reportedly said, according to Republic World. He added that the areas have been cordoned off and a clearance team was immediately sent on site. Security personnel reportedly revealed that the target...

According to the latest reports on Monday, the number of people around the world confirmed to have the coronavirus has risen to 4,181,221, and 283,877 have lost their lives, while 1,493,500 people have recovered. The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 212 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances. The United...

He said he has been threatened by some twitter accounts that if he expresses hie anti-Sadi views once more he will be faced with the same destiny as Khashoggi. Ryan is, who a staunch critic of Saudi policy, in his latest tweet talked about the reasons for Khashoggi's murder.  Back on...

Based on accurate intelligence from Hashd al-Sha’abi forces, Iraq’s Army carried airstrike attacks against the ISIL bases in Mosul. In two airstrikes launched by Iraq’s Army, two ISIL terrorist bases in the southwestern city of Mosul this morning have been bombed, according to Almaalomah. All ISIL members present in the...

According to police officers, the terrorist explosion has happened by using a remote control bomb. This is the fourth terrorist attack in Pakistan since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far. ZZ/FNA 13990222000734

The national oil company Aramco has been directed to cut its crude oil production for June, Reuters reported, citing the country's energy ministry official, according to Sputnik. Due to oil price war, waged by Saudi Arabia, inflicting a heavy blow to the US oil companies and section,  US President Donald...

In a Monday tweet, Ulyanov wrote, “The majority of states are of a different view. They believe that #JCPOA was a masterpiece of diplomacy, a major contribution to strengthening the global #nonproliferation regime.” “In the #IAEA Board of Governors US is practically in total isolation on this topic,” he...

According to the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and renovation Organization [IMIDRO], 10 large mine and mining units of the country extracted over 64,274,983 tons of iron ore last year [ended March 20, 2020]. According to the scheduled program, it is targeted that Iran will produce 55 million tons...

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During the meeting, Irani and Al-Jarallah discussed bilateral relations and regional and international issues, as well as the latest developments on the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. Irani also presented a written message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to the Emir of Kuwait Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. ZZ/FNA13990222000327

"Iran has never received such a consignment," Hojjatollah Soltani said, "Venezuela has not imported Iran's gasoline, neither."  He rejected all the news claiming that Venezuela is raiding its gold vaults and handing tons of bars to Iran through recent Mahan Air flights. The envoy also rejected the presence of Iranian...

China, United States, Iran and Spain stood at 1st to 4th ranks respectively in terms of clinical trials for the treatment of coronavirus pandemic. With the growing trend of the spread of COVID-19 around the world, researchers are trying to find new treatment methods including plasma therapy or producing vaccines...

Iran’s Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour made the announcement on Monday, saying that 1,683 new infected cases have been detected since yesterday, increasing the total number of infections in Iran to 109,286. Over the last 24 hours, 45 people died due to the deadly virus, bringing the total death toll...

Congratulating al-Kazemi on his approval as the new Iraqi PM, Rouhani said Iran pays specific attention to Iraq's independence, political stability, national sovereignty, and unity. He hoped for the expansion of Iran-Iraq cooperation in the future. Rouhain warned that the two sides should be aware of those who plan conspiracy plots...

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Making the remarks attending Parliament's National Security Committee, Zarif said there have been no changes in Iran's political attitude towards the US and prisoners exchanges will be done by the cooperation of the Foreign Interests Section of the Swiss Embassy in Iran. According to Iranian officials, Iran accepted the prisoner exchange not to begin a new phase...

At the 2018 World Meeting for Mathematics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Iranian Mathematical Society proposed designating Maryam Mirzakhani’s birthday (May 12) as a day for celebrating women in mathematics. The proposal was approved.  Still, some believe that studying math is not appropriate for a girl, and to...

As he informed, the decision for re-opening of the mosques have been made due to the request of Iranian people and following the held talks with officials of the Iranian health ministry due to the order of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about holding the...

Khiabani is to replace ex-minister Reza Rahmani. Rouhani has urged Khiabani to pay a specific focus on market management and supply of basic goods, organizing car prices, removing production barriers, improvement of domestic production, development of non-oil exports, and improving the business environment in Iran. MNA/4923088

"I hope that the relations and cooperation between the two neighboring and Muslim countries, in all political, economic and cultural fields, and in line with the mutual interests of the two nations and peace and stability in the region, will be further developed and strengthened," he wrote in the message.

Cloud seeding operations are being carried out in many countries with arid geography and high underground water consumption which is depleting the precious resource. Head of Iran’s National Cloud Seeding Research Center (NCSRC), Farid Golkar, informed in February that after a two-year delay a cloud seeding project will be carried...

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The named countries are doing their best to eradicate terrorism and terroristic activities in Iraq.  The Iraqi official noted that the presence of terrorist groups and ISIL in Iraq is a big threat to Iraq's security. Iraqi officials have repeatedly lambasted the US for trying to revive the Takfiri...

“I express my deepest condolences on the martyrdom of a number of the white [uniform] wearers of the Iranian Navy to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the bereaved families as well as all my fellow soldiers,” Major General Mousavi wrote in a message on Monday. He also prayed...

During the talks between Mirjavah customs officials and Taftan Pakistan's border managers, the Mirjaveh border has reopened on Monday and trucks can cross the border on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, he added. If Pakistan accepts more export and transit cargo, Iran Customs is ready to fully implement health protocols and...

“It is definitely a legal charade to claim any right out of the US name in a UNSC resolution,” Kourosh Ahmadi tells the Tehran Times in an exclusive interview. The Trump administration is making such an argument to extend arms embargo against Iran which expires in October based on Resolution...

He made the remarks on Mon. in a meeting of reviewing strategies for more activating economic ties with the neighboring countries and supporting exporters. Turning to the export of non-oil commodities in the country, he said, “exporting non-oil goods has always been of great importance to the country.” “If...

He made the remarks after the session of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee on Monday. Sating that Asgari has been acquitted of false charges, Zarif said that Iran's foreign ministry is working hard to return him home. Mr. Askari is currently free but has residence trouble in the United...

He made the remarks on Mon. on the occasion of the second anniversary the US pullout from JCPOA and said, “failure of JCPOA is the failure of an idea in administering and running the country in several governments.” Turning to the anniversary of US withdrawal from a landmark nuclear...

Iranian people are total believers, and their paying attention to morals and ethics might be the key to their success in such crises, Marandi said in an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times. He also put emphasis on the important role of health care networks in villages and remote areas...

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei took part in today’s session of Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters through video-conferencing.    ...

LAHIJAN, May 10 (MNA) – Farmers have started tea harvest across Gilan province, northern Iran. The country is expecting to produce 135,000 tons of fresh tea leaves in the current year, registering a 10% increase in production as compared to the year before, according to the Iran Tea Organization.

QOM, May 11 (MNA) – Howz-e Soltan Salt Lake in central Qom province has been revived by the considerable precipitation in the past weeks. The salt lake was built in 1883 by the construction of the Tehran-Qom road scape.     ...

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran-based international newspapers on Monday, May 11.      ...

ARAK, May 11 (MNA) – Farmers in Iran’s central province Markazi have started harvesting damask rose, a widely cultivated flower throughout the country. The rose water produced from damask roses is applied in pharmaceutical and perfumery industries.           ...

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Lots of people in Iran are exercising on their roofs under the outbreak of the lethal respiratory disease, Covid-19.

GORGAN, May 11 (MNA) – Concurrent with the auspicious holy month of Ramadan and in line with supporting the needy people, livelihood foodstuff packages have been prepared for distributing among people living in the deprived and underprivileged areas and villages of Gorgan with the framework of “Equality, Sincere Assistance...

Fifteen other sailors were injured in the incident, Iran's navy said.