News Archive - 29 August 2020

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday expelled a US warship that trespassed into China's territorial waters in the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, near an ongoing Chinese military exercise zone that reportedly featured live-fire anti-ship ballistic missile launches, according to the Global Times. The...

Abe said that a regular checkup in June showed signs of a recurrence of ulcerative colitis and that he began feeling physically worn down as his condition worsened around mid-July, according to the country’s national broadcaster NHK.   Abe said he was given a new type of medicine in addition...

The two explosions targeted civilian vehicles in the district on Friday as a group of people were heading to a wedding ceremony in Spin Boldak, Bahir Ahmadi said, Tolonews reported. He added that two others were wounded in the explosions. "Thirteen killed civilians, including six children, two women and five...

He commemorated the anniversary of the ‘second liberation’ and the memories of great battles fought in regions of Baqaa and Arsal which led to the complete liberation of this region and the expulsion of the terrorist groups. Nasrallah congratulated the anniversary to the families of martyrs, all the fighters who...

Tens of thousands of anti-racism demonstrators gathered for a mass rally in Washington to voice their indignation about a white officer's shooting of unarmed African American Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The march on Friday coincides with the anniversary of Martin Luther King's historic "I have a dream" speech which...

The blast spread debris up to 20 metres (yards) from the site outside a supermarket in Mezieres-sur-Seine, northwest of Paris, AFP reported. Four people were transferred to the hospital with minor burns. The circumstances have not been made clear but the suspect fled the scene and is wanted by police.

The demonstrators held rallies while carrying special Muharram flags calling for the release of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, and his wife. The Nigerian military killed nearly 1,000 people, including a number of members of Sheikh Zakzaky's family, in 2015 in an attack on a gathering of...

He made the remarks in a virtual meeting held on the anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) on Thursday. The diplomat pointed to the destructive role of the Israeli regime in the region, highlighting that the regime must allow IAEA access to its nuclear facilities. Slamming Washington’s negative role...

The Head of Students Affairs Organization announced on Wednesday that the beginning of the academic year for foreign undergraduate students in Iran is scheduled to be in November 2020. The universities can apply for student visas for these ungraduated students in September 2020, he said. According to a statement released...

“After thrice being rejected by SC, US now threatens "sanctioning anyone & any entity that comes between US" & "its snapback",” Zarif wrote in a tweet on Friday. “Obviously they don't understand law or UN. Maybe they can grasp this: You divorced the JCPOA in 2018. Your name on the...

Speaking to the Associated Press on Thursday, Bolton said “it’s perfectly honorable” to be isolated even in the United Nations “in vindication of our principles. But at least you ought to try and do it smartly, and not so that you look foolish.” “I think we look foolish. And...

No space for ‘American milkers’ in new West Asia: advisor Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs Amir-Abdollahian noted that the United States will definitely be ousted from the West Asian region. “Brian Hook termed the UAE’s betrayal to Palestine as the new Middle East. Rulers of the White...

Heartfelt condolences to all Muslims across the world on the martyrdom anniversary of the Third Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Hussein (PBUH). As part of the annual processions during the first ten days of Muharram to remember Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his 72 true companions, millions of...

“US's contempt for the international law has reached a new low,” Majid Takht-Ravanchi tweeted on Saturday. “The US is in violation of JCPOA & UNSCR 2231; deliberately misinterprets 2231 and it threatens the UN members—including its closest allies—for standing up to bullying,” he added. The envoy warned, “The US' unilateralism...

In a tweet late on Friday, Ulyanov said the overwhelming majority of the UN Security Council members considered the US attempt to start the procedure for the restoration of sanctions against Iran. However, he added, the US intends to go ahead, creating an unprecedented conflict in the Security Council. Iran's...

According to the latest figures on Saturday, 24,916,716 people have so far been infected with the novel coronavirus globally, with the deaths having reached 841,372 and recoveries amounting to 17,301,531. The US tops the list in terms of infection and fatality with 6,096,235 cases and 185,901 deaths. Brazil comes in...

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh, in a statement on Friday, said Mr. Abe Shinzo provided valuable assistance to the development of the friendly and historical ties between the two countries during both of his terms in office. Wishing health and success for Abe Shinzo, the spokesman added, "The Islamic Republic...

The Ministry’s spokesperson Sima Lari put the total number of infections in Iran at 369,911. She added that 112 people have died of the virus since Thursday which brings the death toll to 21,249. Lari also said that 318,270 individuals have recovered from the disease. The spokesperson put the total...

In a tweet on Saturday, Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh said China’s position against the US' request at UNSC was actually the rejection of Washington's unilateral policies. His comment came after Beijing showed opposition to the US call for a so-called snapback mechanism against Iran at the UN Security Council. China's Permanent Mission to the...

During the conversation, Iran’s envoy, Kazem Jalali, and Italy’s envoy Pasquale Q. Terracciano, underlined developing cooperation between Iran and Italy. They also discussed the latest international and regional developments in political and economic spheres. Regarding Iran’s nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Jalali referred to US’...

“Since 680 CE, millions of Muslims have commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein,” Zarif tweeted on Saturday, which marks the 9th day of the mourning month of Muharram – when Imam Hussein, third Shia Imam, and his 72 companions were martyred. “Honoring his great sacrifice has ingrained resistance to tyranny...

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, on the 42nd anniversary of the disappearance of the prominent Shia leader in Libya, Saeed Khatibzadeh said, “Disappearance of Imam Musa al-Sadr is one of the major issues that the Islamic Republic of Iran has been constantly pursuing in the past years [to find where...

In an interview with Al-Monitor on Friday, Masjedi said, “Iran and Iraq, as two historic neighbors, have many things in common that have intertwined their destiny.” “We are neighbors forever, so no country wants the welfare and prosperity of Iraqi people more than we do." The ambassador said...

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Hundreds of people living in Tehran convened at Valiasr garrison in the center of the city to mourn for martyrdom of Imam Hossein (PBUH) on Thursd    ...

HAMEDAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Ta'zieh, a religious play reenacting historical, tragic and epic events of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (PBUH), was performed in Hamedan on Thursday night.    ...

QOM, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Since the beginning of the Muharram, martyrs’ graveyard in the city of Qom hosts mourners of Imam Hossein (PBUH) who carry out ceremonies by observing required health protocols.    ...

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the ceremonies at Husseiniyeh of Imam Khomeini are being held without the presence of any Iranian official or the public. Strict health guidelines are in place across the country so that people could mourn for Imam Hossein (PBUH) while fighting the outbreak.