News Archive - 29 May 2020

Addressing an unveiling ceremony of new offensive fast boats in the port city of Bandar Abbas on Thursday, Major General Salami warned that the Iranian armed forces are ready to give crushing response to any threats posed by the enemies. “The Islamic Republic has the determination. We will not bow...

The 2019 Mustafa(pbuh) Prize laureate, immunologist Ugur Sahin, talked about an mRNA-based vaccine that he and his research team have developed which was recently tested on human beings. "We are facing a pandemic the only solution to which is a vaccine. This pandemic will challenge us for the next two...

In a congratulatory message to Aliyev on Thursday, Rouhani said, “I sincerely congratulate Your Excellency and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your national day.” 'The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, having common historical, cultural and religious values, enjoy ample...

Officials from Argentina and Kazakhstan gave inaugural messages in the opening ceremony of Iran’s 7th Science and Technology Exchange Program (STEP), organized by Mustafa Science and Technology Foundation, on Thursday. Delivering a live speech via videoconference, Jorge Chediek, UNOSSC Director and Envoy of the Secretary-General on South-South Cooperation, said, "We...

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony infrastructural projects of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry on Thursday, Rouhani referred to the importance of internet in providing people with services in such areas as agriculture and health, adding that in the digital economy sphere, the use of cyberspace and the Internet...

“Brutal killing of #GeorgeFloyd by Minneapolis' white man in uniform in cold blood is a harrowing demonstration of systematic racism and white supremacism glorified by the current administration,” Mousavi wrote on his Twitter account on Thursday with the hasghtag #American_human_rights. A video has surfaced showing brutal treatment of an unarmed...

In an interview with the Lebanese Al-Mayadin network on Wednesday, Soltani said, "Venezuela and Iran have said no to Washington on behalf of the world and emphasized their rights to free trade.” He noted that that the United States can no longer tell the world what to do, and...

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Tehran's Azadi Tower was lit up orange on Wednesday night, to mark the World MS Day. The iconic Azadi Tower, located at Azadi Square, went orange to show support and solidarity with the MS patients around the world and raise awareness about the neurodegenerative disorder...

“Two years ago @realDonaldTrump ceased participation in #JCPOA. Now, in further violation of JCPOA & UNSCR2231, @SecPompeo pulls the final plug, imposing penalties for compliance EVEN with nuclear provisions of 2231,” Takht-Ravanchi wrote on his Twitter account on Thursday. “Claiming US is STILL “Participant” is not just preposterous; it’s FALSE,”...

In the first such humanitarian exports to Iran since the United States imposed unilateral sanctions on Tehran in 2018, the cargo, consisting of medicine to treat Gaucher's disease, will be sent by air on Friday, Korea Times reported. The South Korean ministry also expects another batch of exports, such as...

By publishing an image of one of sailors of Iranian tanker, carrying fuel to the Bolivarian country of Venezuela, in a tweet on Thu., he wrote, “If Iranian flag is still standing, it is because of the efforts and zeal of those people who sincerely sacrifice themselves and are...

AEOI announced that Iranian researchers will continue their efforts vehemently. The reckless, desperate and unwise measures taken by the decision makers at the White House to impose sanctions on Iranian nuclear scientists, who are trying to bring honor and dignity for their country, is indicator of continuation of its hostile...

In a reaction to the claim of a US official, he wrote in a tweet on Thu. night, “we do shatter your max pressure campaign with maximum resistance, stiffening resolve and reliance on the national capabilities.” Earlier in an interview, US Special Representative for Iran’s Affairs Brian Hook had...

The arrival and anchoring of Iranian vessels, carrying gasoline, in Venezuela was a firm and strong response to the excessive demands and adventurism of the United States, the issue of which caused US bogus grandeur to shatter, Mojtaba Zonnour, representative of Qom in the Parliament, told Mehr News Agency on Friday.

He made the remarks on Fri. in a reaction to those who claimed that the country cannot control and contain the outbreak. He reiterated, "we could manage and control the country excellently and today, we are containing the coronavirus in the country as well.” “We hope that we can...

He made the remarks in his visit to the Marine Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defense in Bandar Abbas on Friday. He also visited the final stages of constructing and equipping Dena Destroyer and Saba Mine-Hunting Vessel. Hatami emphasized the need for the completion of construction operation of Dena Destroyer and...

He made the remarks in an interview with Mehr news agency on Fri. and added, “we intend to develop business activity in the fields which have been put under US sanctions in cooperation with the knowledge-based companies.” It is predicted that if the growth development trend of knowledge-based companies...

Iran’s Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour made the announcement on Friday, saying that the number of total coronavirus cases in the country has so far reached 146,668 with the death toll standing at 7,677. According to Jahanpour, 2,547 patients are in critical condition and of those infected, 114,931 people have...

Before the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country, there were three molecular cell testing centers nationwide, he said, adding, after the spread of the pandemic, the number of country’s molecular cell testing centers increased up to five. Turning to the medical-logistics equipment of IRGC Ground Force in the fight...

“FAXON” tanker arrived in Venezuela last night and took berth at the Venezuela Special Economic Zone at about 5:42 am [Iran Local Time]. Earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a message termed the shipment of Iranian fuel to Venezuela as a sign of Tehran-Caracas solidarity. According to a report by...

In a telephone conversation with Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Fri., Turkish Parliament Speaker Mustafa Şentop congratulated Ghalibaf on his election as Iranian Parliament Speaker. The two sides discussed regional issues and developments. Ghalibaf pointed to the commonalities between the two countries of Iran and Turkey and...

“We own a technological industry and are ready to transfer it to the automotive industry of the country. Relying on Iranian technical know-how and knowledge, we can manage the most complicated and sophisticated technologies,” he said on the sidelines of his visit to the technological projects of Iran Khodro Industrial Group...

Speaking in a telephone conversation with Health Minister Saeed Namaki on Fri., Rouhani added, “Health and Social-Security Committees of the National Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters should adopt necessary decisions to control and contain the novel coronavirus.” He seized this opportunity to express his thanks to doctors and...

In his congratulatory messages on Thursday, President Rouhani expressed hope that with joint efforts and constructive interaction between the government and Parliament, more synergy takes place in organizing the country's affairs to solve people's problems, increase hope in society and serve the great Iranian nation more. Here is the full...

As the coronavirus death toll in the US approaches 100,000, the US president, while taking a much-needed golf break from his arduous duties defending the American republic against all enemies external and internal, took to Twitter to claim “it was me who shattered 100% of the ISIS Caliphate.” This...

BANDAR ABBAS, May 28 (MNA) – The naval forces of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps received 112 missile-launching speed boats in Bandar Abbas waters on Thursday, in a ceremony attended by top commanders, including Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami, IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami, and IRGC Navy Commander...

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The new Iranian lawmakers held an open session on Thursday to elect the Parliament’s presiding board. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former mayor of Tehran, was elected as the new speaker of the Parliament with 230 votes. Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi and Ali Nikzad were also...

ARAK, May 28 (MNA) – Wild tulips on the plains of the central Iranian city of Arak, Markazi province, have given a mesmerizing scenery to that region.     ...

KHORRAMABAD, May 29 (MNA) – Repairing the deep cracks, created on walls of the centuries-old Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress after a medium-sized quake struck Iran’s western province of Lorestan on May 6, is underway. Located in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan, the Sassanid-era fortress was hit by an earthquake of magnitude...

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The online concert of Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani was held at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Thursday night, with performing some all-time favorite pieces. This concern was held free of charge through online pages for fans and audiences.

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) - A commemoration ceremony of martyrs of health and unveiling of an statue entitled ‘Angel of Compassion [Fereshteh Mehr]’ was held in Shohada-ye Tajrish Hospital on Thu. in the presence of some state and military officials.       ...

RASHT, May 29 (MNA) – Concurrent with the arrival of spring season, men and women are seen busy in paddy fields of this northern province. Planting rice seedlings is one of the first stage of rice cultivation. As large as 238,000 ha land area of rice cultivation, Gilan province...