News Archive - 25 August 2020

US intelligence behind assassinations in Basra

Basra province in southern Iraq has been the scene of high tensions and riots in recent days amid popular protests against the economic situation in the country. However, it seems that the protests in Basra have become a cover for some rioters to damage public property and aggravate the situation...

Why was UAE chosen as 1st destination for normalization?

As mentioned above, various analyzes were presented on the process of formalizing the normalization of ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Zionist regime. The reason of this irrational political approach, its negative consequences in the geography of Palestine and the Axis of Resistance and focus on the reaction...

Muharram ceremonies in Shiraz

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – People in Shiraz hold mourning ceremonies in different parts of the city with health protocols in place.                                      ...

Coronavirus cases pass 23.8 million worldwide

According to the latest figures on Tuesday, 23,812,812 people have so far been infected with the novel coronavirus globally, with the deaths standing at 817,016 and recoveries amounting to 16,363,708. The US tops the list in terms of infection and fatality with 5,915,630 cases and 181,114 deaths. Brazil comes in...

Grossi, Iran’s atomic chief meet in Tehran

Grossi arrived in Tehran on Monday evening on his first visit to the country since taking office in December to hold talks with senior Iranian officials. He was welcomed by the AEOI spokesman, Behrouz Kamalvandi, upon his arrival. The visit takes place over two months after the IAEA Board of...

Russia says US compelled Iran to suspend its commitments

Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov in a tweet on Tuesday wrote, "Once again: US attempts to trigger snapback can damage the UNSC, including in the field of sanctions." "So far UN sanctions sometimes were not fully implemented, but their validity wasn’t questioned," he added.

Logoglu talks of possible US goals to push Iran issue in UNSC

The US aims to activate a "snapback" mechanism in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that would restore international sanctions on Iran. The move escalates a dispute between the US and other members of the UN security council. The United States demands the United Nations Security Council to activate the "snapback"...

No deal can legitimize the Zionist regime: Khaled al- Qaddumi

US President Donald Trump, who had earlier offered the so-called ‘Deal of the Century’ in favor of the Zionist regime, announced that he has brokered an agreement between the Israeli regime and the United Arab Emirates for normalization of ties. While US and Israeli officials termed the agreement as a...

Iranian students win 4 medals at Intl. Biology Olympiad

Four Iranian students took part in the 31st International Biology Olympiad which was held virtually due to coronavirus outbreak. Arian Hassani, Nazgol Mohaimeni, and Mohammad Amin Sabbaghi Lalimi claimed silver medals and Amir Hossein Shahsvand Davoodi gained a bronze. This international science Olympiad whose aim is to bring together the...

IAEA vows to fulfill obligations responsibly despite pressure

Speaking In a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi said he will not allow any interferences in the agency’s affairs during his tenure. The press conference was held after Grossi’s meeting with Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali...

Iran-Russia coop. has wide capacities incl. arms trade

Hatami pointed to a contract between the two countries on military-technical cooperation, noting that “it has provided great capacities for bilateral cooperation with one of them being the arms purchase and we are after activating all aspects of the agreement.” Hatami is in Moscow upon the invitation of his...

Kish intl. futsal tournament called off

In a statement published on the Football Federation’s website, the withdrawal of Kuwait from the event has been named as the reason for its cancelation. The futsal committee put great effort to hold a six-nation tournament on Kish Island with the participation of European and Asian countries such as Italy, Ukraine,...

Iran’s government not waiting for US election

He made the remarks in a press conference on Tuesday, noting that Iran’s government has pursued a policy of isolating the US in the international arena. “Over the past year, we have focused on three strategies of pushing back the US, strengthening national economy, and protecting the lives and health of...

WINaTALENT research on outsourcing failure

But despite its growth, outsourcing has high failure rates. 20 to 25% of all outsourcing relationships fail within two years, and 50% fail within five. But what are the primary causes of this failure? Outsourcing, or the practice of hiring a third party (an agency or a freelancer) to complete...

Grossi negotiating IAEA’s safeguards verification activities

"This morning I met with Iran’s Vice-President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Dr Salehi," he tweeted. "We are working on reaching an agreement on @IAEAorg ’s safeguards verification activities in Iran," he added. Grossi held talks with Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali...

Grossi hails Zarif's willingness for further coop. with IAEA

"Had a meeting with@IRIMFAEN’s@JZarif to continue discussions being held in Tehran," he tweeted.

Iranian film "180° Rule" to vie at 2020 TIFF

The Iranian feature film "180 Degree Rule" directed by Farnoush Samadi and produced by Ali Mosaffa will be screened for the first time in the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13. The film will take part in the competition section of the 'Discovery' films that...

Iran, Venezuela to expand agricultural coop.

Head of Iran's National Union of Agricultural Products Seyed Reza Nourani said that following the development of political and trade relations between Iran and Venezuela, the officials of two countries emphasize the development of non-oil exports, especially food and agricultural exports as well. With the inauguration of two great Iranian hypermarket which were welcomed by...

Iran's agri. products mounts 130 mn tons in 7 years: Min

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of economic projects in Golestan Province of Iran on Tuesday, Kazem Khavazi, announced that during the last seven years, the total production of the country's agricultural sector has increased from 97 million tons to 130 million tons. Hailing that Iran is one of the strongest countries...

IAEA’s reports indicate reduction of Iran’s JCPOA commitments

He made the remarks on Tuesday, noting that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran must provide technical explanations about all the five steps that have been taken to reduce commitments to JCPOA. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has carefully implemented steps to reduce its obligations to JCPOA. Of course, the...

Ehsan Hajsafi to join Greece’s Aris Thessaloniki

According to the Greek Yellowradio website, today will be the last day of Hajsafi in Tractor Sazi if it cannot beat Naft Masjed Soleyman and reach the cup final. The website has reported that Hajsafi will play for Aris Thessaloniki football club in the Greek Super League in the upcoming...

Iranian ‘Crab’ wins Special Jury Prize at Hiroshima Filmfest.

Iranian short animation ‘Crab’ directed by Shiva Sadegh Asadi is the second product of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults that won a prize in the competition section of the 18th Hiroshima International Animation Festival 2020. Produced with pastel and oil paint technique on paper combined...

UNSC not able to take action on US move against Iran

"There is no consensus in the Council. Thus, the president is not in the position to take further action," Djani said, Sputnik reported On Thursday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a letter to the UN Security Council requesting that it invokes the 2015 nuclear agreement snapback sanctions mechanism...

Jahangiri felicitates Independence Day of Ukraine

Jahangiri felicitated the 29th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Ukraine to the country’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in a message on Tuesday. Iranian First Vice President further expressed hope that the two countries expand bilateral relations in various fields. Independence Day of Ukraine is a state...

US police brutality stems from racist way of thinking: Veep

Es’hagh Jahangiri in a message on Tue. wrote, “US brutalities in the tragic killing of US black youth is deep rooted in historical hatred, resulting from the racist thoughts and human conscience condemns such brutalities both overtly and covertly.”  "Today, human community was once again shocked by witnessing the...

FM Zarif bids farewell to outgoing Chilean envoy

Outgoing Chilean Ambassador to Iran Ignacio Janus met with and bid farewell to Zarif at the end of his diplomatic mission in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon. Janus was the first Chilean ambassador to Tehran after the victory of the revolution in 1979. He has served as Chile's permanent representative to...

SP gas condensate production vol. up 87%: CEO

Hadi Hashemzadeh Farhang broke the news on Tue. in an interview with IRNA and added, “with the launch of Persian Gulf Star Refinery (PGSR), this significant production growth is considered as an important achievement for the country.” Development of South Pars Gas Field is currently underway, he said, adding,...

Aug. 26 marked as Pharmaceutical Day to commemorate Razi

Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, known in the West as Rhazes, (854/865-925/935) was a Persian Muslim physician, alchemist and philosopher. He is the early advocate of applying a rigorous evidence-based scientific approach to medicine. A prominent polymath in medicine, philosophy, and chemistry, Razi wrote numerous books on medical and scientific subjects...

VIDEO: Iranian Defense min. visits Russia's Army-2020 Forum

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Observing social distancing in two holy shrines in Iraq

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Memorial ceremony of Ayatollah Taskhiri held in London

As reported, Shiite and Sunni scholars took part in the event in person and virtually. Ayatollah Taskhiri passed away at the age of 76 last week. He established the Islamic Culture and Relation Organization in 1995. In 2001, he was elected by Ayatollah Khamenei as the Secretary-General of the World Forum...

Palestinian officials attend a meeting at MNA

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Representative of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in Tehran Khaled al-Qaddumi and the Representative of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement in Tehran Naser Abousharif attended a meeting At MNA on Monday.                        ...

Yemeni court issues death sentences for bin Salman, bin Zayed

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Parl. following up on Martyr Soleimani assassination case

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'Weekend' to go on screen at São Paulo Intl. Short FilmFest.

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New chapter in Iran-IAEA cooperation: Salehi

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Rouhani orders implementation of new Iran-India tax laws

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Displaying Ashura narrations using video mapping in Hamedan

HAMEDAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Since the beginning of the mourning month of Muharram, a “Video Mapping” is performed in Imam Khomeini (RA) Square of Hamedan every night in five turns and in the form of a 5-minute video clip. This video mapping displays Ashura narrations and martyrdom of...

Iran COVID-19 update: 125 deaths, 2,213 cases in 24 hours

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VP inaugurates 3 science, tech. projects in west Iran

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'Democrat or Republican US admin. to make no difference'

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Mourning ceremony in 3rd day of Muharram observed in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The mourning ceremony of Third Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Hussein (PBUH) was held in Abdullah ibn Hassan (PBUH) Hosseiniyah on Saturday. The mourning ceremony was held with the eulogy of Hanif Taheri by fully observing of health protocols due to...

Iran seeks to cooperate with IAEA based on Intl. regulations

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