News Archive - 7 March 2021

UN chief affirms commitment to coop. with Damascus

Guterres, receiving credentials of Ambassador Bassam Sabbagh as new permanent representative of the Syrian Arab Republic at the UN in New York, extended his warm greetings to President Bashar al-Assad, SANA reported.  He appreciated the history and culture of the Syrian people and their generosity and hospitality that he...

Venezuela to move forward regardless of US sanctions: FM

The diplomat told Sputnik that both the United States and the European Union have an attitude of "ideologized lies" toward Caracas, as the latter does not pose a threat to other members of the international community. In the meantime, Washington continues to pursue a policy of unilateral sanctions toward the...

Yemeni forces take control of Ma’rib strategic areas

The Yemeni resistance forces regained control of several strategic areas during their advance on the Ma'rib front in the past 24 hours, Lebanon's al-Mayadeen reported. Accordingly, the resistance forces have taken back the strategic heights of Hama Ziab, northwest of Ma'rib. They also took control of the Al- Nadoud heights...

Saudi coalition claims downing 5 Yemeni drones

Saudi-led coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki claimed Sunday morning that the coalition air defenses had targeted five Yemeni army drones in the past 24 hours. While all Yemeni military attacks on Saudi Arabia have targeted military installations, the spokesman said Yemeni forces are trying to target civilians in an organized...

Turkish military convoy enters Syria's Idlib

A Turkish military convoy entered Idlib province through the Kafr Lusin border crossing in northern Syria. According to U News, the convoy consisted of 25 military vehicles carrying military equipment and logistics, which headed for Turkish positions in the southern province of Idlib. Since the Turkish invasion of Syria on October 9...

Briefing on Iran's daily developments

Imposing sanctions against Iran ineffective: Jahangiri Iranian First Vice President said that the US government must follow the path of logic and rationality towards Iran. Energy Min. invites EAEU’s member companies to visit Iran To take part in the First Eurasian Exhibition in Tehran, Iranian Minister of Energy invited Eurasian...

Parl. wraps up budget bill discussions

The lawmakers finalized the amended budget bill for the upcoming new Iranian year (starts March 21) after several sessions and debates over the issue over the past two weeks. Last week, Iranian lawmakers approved the revenues section in the next fiscal year’s budget bill with 198 votes in favor, two...

Front pages of Iran’s English-language dailies on March 7

Ebtekar Velayati receives Putin’s message to Ayatollah Khamenei Etela’at Pope meets with Ayatollah Sistani Iraqi PM terms anti-Iranian sanctions inhumane, illegal Putin’s message to Ayatollah Khamenei delivered to Velayati Nasrallah expresses gratitude to Leader for regional stability Iran President urges people to continue observing health protocols Pope meets with Ayatollah...

Activation of JCPOA subject to lifting of sanctions by US

Rouhani made the remarks in his meeting with  Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney on Sunday. Announcing Iran's readiness to cooperate with international institutions to resolve regional crises, the Iranian President said, "The best way to resolve problems with European partners at various bilateral, regional and international levels is to hold talks...

Defense Ministry unveils indigenous weapons

The new weapons were unveiled in a ceremony in Tehran on Sunday, which was attended by Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami. The weapons, designed and manufactured by Iranian experts, include Masaf assault rifle, two Hoomak shotguns, Sorena-2 shotgun, Arta air rifle, Tooka air rifle, and PCP air rifle. Massif...

Thailand invites Iran for 8-nation futsal cup

Thailand Football Association has invited Iran to take part in the ‘SAT International Futsal Championship Thailand 2021’ which is slated to be held from May 18 to 23 in Bangkok. The event will be held with eight teams in two groups of four where teams play a round-robin before going into...

Iran, Iraq discuss Shalamcheh-Basra railway

In a meeting with visiting Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami on Sunday, Iraqi Minister of Transport Nasser Hussein Al-Shibli emphasized the need for promoting quality of land, sea, air, and rail transport between the two countries. The two sides also stressed the possibility of connecting the...

Bojnord greenhouses preparing for Nowruz

BOJNORD, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Bojnord greenhouses, like many other businesses, are busy preparing flowers and plants in the current days leading to Nowruz celebrations.

Veep arrives in Yazd prov. to inaugurate development projects

In this visit, First Vice President was accompanied by Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance and Minister of Energy. Central Library of Yazd as well as water and electricity projects were put into operation in this province.