News Archive - 17 March 2021

While ISIL terrorist forces tried to enter areas in the eastern axis of Iraq's Saladin province, Hashd al-Sha’abi forces took action to prevent them to enter the province, Al-Maalomah reported. According to the report, the timely arrival of the popular mobilization forces prevented the Takfiris from infiltrating the eastern axis of Saladin Recently, Iraq’s...

The new figure raised the country’s death toll to 282,127, the Brazilian Ministry of Health said Tuesday, Xinhua reported.  The ministry also reported 83,926 new cases, bringing the national count to 11,603,535. Currently, the country has an average of 134.3 deaths and 5,521 cases of infection per 100,000...

The Lebanese newspaper published an article about the great and decisive battle of Ma'rib. Over the past time, the United States made every effort and left no stone unturned to change the equations for its favor in the Battle of Marib, the paper said. As a matter of fact, the...

Speaking to a roundtable of Japanese journalists in Tokyo on Wednesday, Blinken also claimed China was “raising tensions, not diminishing them,” in the region with its maritime actions and posturing toward Taiwan, Reuters reported. He said Beijing was “acting both more repressively at home and more aggressively abroad.” Blinken’s...

"The United States has come up with an old plan to resolve the crisis," he said explaining that the plan had been previously been put forward by the UN. "We demand the reopening of ports and airports before reaching the ceasefire," he added. "The position of the current US administration is...

According to Reuters, Indian state refiners are planning to cut oil imports from Saudi Arabia by about a quarter in May, in an escalating stand-off with Riyadh following OPEC’s decision to ignore calls from New Delhi to help the global economy with higher supply. Two sources familiar with the discussions said...

"This is a serious violation of the international law and main norms of the international relations, this is a gross interference in China's domestic affairs ... China resolutely opposes it", Zhao said at a daily briefing, Sputnik reported. Beijing will implement necessary measures to retaliate, the spokesman added. The US Department...

The Zionist regime’s forces continue hostile actions against the Palestinians. In this line, the Zionist army invaded the occupied lands and territories brutally, Al-Youm reported. According to the report, eyewitnesses stated that Zionist forces attacked "Kafr Qaddum" area in north of occupied lands and territories. The attack was followed by...

The strikes targeted Taliban fighters in the Zharay, Spin Boldak, and Kandahar districts of the province as they were “actively attacking and maneuvering on” Afghan troops, US Forces-Afghanistan spokesman Col. Sonny Leggett claimed on Twitter. He said the US continues the airstrikes in accordance with the US-TB agreement, referring to...

The pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was killed on Wednesday when MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashed in central India, Dawn newspaper reported. A statement from the Indian Air Force added that MiG fighter jet, which was conducting military training, has suddenly crashed. The Indian Air Force has announced that...

An official in the Popular Mobilization Forces revealed the number of Hashd martyrs from 2019 until today. The Director of the General of Administrative Affairs of Hashd al-Shaabi, Sultan Al-Mousawi, said in a speech delivered during the opening ceremony of the Cultural Hashd Martyrs Center in Basra Governorate that "Since the beginning...

The new Slovakian Ambassador to Tehran Ladislav Ballek met and held talks with the Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mojtaba Zonnour. Unlike other European countries, Slovakia has not created any obstacles or problems for the Islamic Republic of Iran, said Zonnour in this meeting,...

Referring to the good relations between the two countries of Iran and Slovenia, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Slovenia Kazem Shafe’ei said that trade between the two countries had reached an acceptable volume in recent years but increase in US sanctions against Iran and obstacles ahead of...

In a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Guardians’ Day, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed gratitude to the selfless efforts of the IRGC members in defending the country and called on them to strongly continue this path. “Greetings to all the guards… God willing, you will always be victorious; keep up...

Supported by Roudaki Artistic Cultural Foundation and Iran’s cultural attaché to Tokyo, the concert was performed and recorded in Tehan’s Vahdat hall and will later be unveiled in Japan.  'A Heart Bigger than the World' has been translated into nine languages so far and it is the first time...

He made the remarks on the sidelines of the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Referring to the problems caused by the pandemic in the country during the past year, Rouhani said, "This pandemic not only targeted the health of the people, but also the economy, life, livelihood, schools and universities, and...

Iran’s Health Ministry Spokesperson Sima Lari made the announcement on Wednesday, saying that the number of total coronavirus cases in the country has so far reached 1,771,115 with the death toll standing at 61,492. According to Lari, 3,859 patients are in critical condition while 1,514,061 patients have recovered. So far, 11,912,137 tests...

On Tuesday, US intelligence released a report on foreign threats to the 2020 elections. It alleged that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin authorized efforts to undermine the then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden. The US intelligence accusations against Russia of alleged election meddling are groundless, the Russian embassy in Washington said on Wednesday,...

According to Turkey’s outlet ‘Fotomac’, the 24-year-old defender of Trabzonspor has refused the club’s offer for extending his contract that will end in two months. According to the report, the team’s head coach Abdullah Avcı has asked Hosseini to remain in the team but the club’s officials meeting with the...

During his speech at the inaugural meeting of the two-day "Islamabad Security Dialogue Forum" on Wednesday, Imran Khan added: "Without peace and security in the region, it is impossible to achieve economic goals and enjoy the strategic position of the country." "Afghanistan peace is also important for the security of...

Hossein Amir Abdullahian, Special Assistant to the Iranian Parliament’s Speaker and Director General of International Affairs of the Parliament met and held talks with Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Ambassador of the Republic of Pakistan to Tehran. Parliaments of Iran and Pakistan enjoy good cooperation and communication in terms of specialized commissions...

"Some 25,984 kilograms of illegal drugs consisting of 21,219 kilograms of opium and 3,912 kilograms of hashish, 831 kilograms of morphine, 468 kilograms of heroin, 302 kilograms of crystal, 151 kilograms of grass, and 120 kilograms of other kinds of drugs have been seized by police forces across the country...

Speaking in an interview with ‘Politico’ Periodical on Wed., Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated that new US administration under Biden wants to gain new privileges from the Islamic Republic of Iran by exerting pressures on the country. He also emphasized that the reason why the Islamic Republic of...

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He made the remarks in a tweet and a reaction to the French Foreign Minister, who claimed that the "tactical problems" and "Iran's internal situation" are hindering the progress of the JCPOA talks. Shamkhani underlined that the current stalemate is the result of a fraudulent strategy of the West. "Nothing will happen unless...

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi told member delegations that Iran has “begun feeding a newly installed cascade of 174 IR-4 centrifuges" to enrich uranium hexafluoride gas up to 5% U-235 uranium, the Vienna-based organization said. In his report to member nations, Grossi said an additional cascade of...

 The Yemeni Armed Forces, on Tuesday, released new documents on the US military presence and bases in Yemen and the relationship between the government of "Ali Abdullah Saleh" (former Yemeni President) and US intelligence services. On the same day, the Yemeni TV channel, Almasirah, broadcasted confidential documents about contacts and talks between...

As Yonhap reported, the so-called working group session, the ninth of its kind, came as Washington remains unwilling to ease anti-Tehran sanctions to unblock the frozen funds. At the Tuesday session, Tehran and Seoul discussed ways to expand trade in humanitarian items, such as medicine, medical equipment, and ambulances, and...

Afghan security officials announced that two people were killed in a gun attack on a bus carrying students and university professors in Baghlan province on Tuesday morning, Euronews reported. According to the Afghan Interior Ministry, a bus driver and a student were killed and six university professors were injured in...

Speaking in a news conference on Tue., Ammar al-Musawi a Member of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement reiterated that Hezbollah Resistance Movement agrees with Russia on Syrian security and fighting against terrorism. During these meetings, various issues were discussed between the visiting members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement and Russian...

Iraqi security analyst Sabah al-Akili said on Tuesday that Tahnoun bin Zayed, the brother of the current UAE caliph and UAE national security adviser, seeks to infiltrate the Iraqi security organizations in order to destabilize the country and cause a delay in early elections. He went on to say that...

Gunmen opened fire on four vehicles that were bringing people back from a market in the Tillabéri region, BBC reported. No group has claimed the attacks, which happened on Monday. However, there are currently two extremist groups in Niger - one in the west near Mali and Burkina Faso, and...

A military source announced that at 22:35 p.m. on Tuesday, the Israeli enemy perpetrated missile aggression from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan on some targets in the surroundings of Damascus, SANA reported. The source said that the army air defenses confronted the aggression and shot down most...

A 21-year-old man suspected in the shootings was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt, police said, according to Fox News. The attacks began around 5 pm, when five people were shot at a massage parlor near a rural area in Acworth. Two people died at...

The 12-minute short film, directed by Mehrshad Ranjbar, tells the story of an old woman who has kept her sick husband for many years, until one day this habit ends. The cast list of the short film includes Maryam Nourafkan and Abbas Jalallou. ‘Talker’ has previously won the best film...

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said in a video appearance before three European Parliament committees that it was important for the JCPOA powers to use this three-month “diplomatic window of opportunity” that Iran has granted, AP reported. “Admittedly it is limited, but it allows to maintain a...

In a tweet on Tue., Zarif wrote, “In utter hypocrisy, @BorisJohnson is “concerned about Iran developing a viable nuclear weapon”. On the very same day he announces his country will increase its stockpile of nukes.” “Unlike the UK and allies, Iran believes nukes and all WMDs are barbaric...

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Tuesday that reviving the Nuclear Deal is a prelude to discussing the regional situation and Iran’s ballistic missile program. He further claimed that efforts to revive the JCPOA are stalling due to tactical problems and the domestic situation in Iran. Former US...

Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack on Iranian cargo ship "Shahr-e Kord" a terrorist act and strongly condemned it. Israel is not unlikely to be the perpetrator of this hostile act and international piracy, Syrian Official News Agency (SANA) quoted an informed source at the Syrian Foreign Ministry.

On the auspicious and solemn occasion of the birthday anniversary of Imam Hussain (PBUH), we seized this opportunity to extend our joyous and happy greetings and felicitations to all followers and lovers of Household of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S) throughout the world.  On the third of Sha'ban in...

CNN claimed on Tuesday that three US officials had said Washington is expected to impose sanctions next week on some countries for their interference in the US presidential elections. The officials did not provide details about the expected sanctions, but said the sanctions would target several countries, including Russia, China,...

Saudi Arabia's cabinet once again made accusations against Iran at its meeting on Tuesday night. The meeting, chaired by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, stressed the importance of extending Iran's arms embargo. The Saudi cabinet claimed that Iran was supplying the weapons needed by the Ansarullah movement and that the...

Sullivan spoke by phone together with Ambassador Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to the French President;  Jan Hecker, Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor; and Stephen Lovegrove, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.  During the phone talks, Sullivan reaffirmed the enduring importance...

Etela’at Zarif: Iran ready for dialogue with neighbors Russia says it supports Hezbollah in defending Lebanon against Israeli regime Iran begins human trial of a new COVID-19 vaccine Iran Rouhani hails CBI efforts in fight against sanctions amid pandemic Iran unveils new COVID-19 vaccine Jomhoori Eslami Energy Ministry launches six...

Especially nowadays that everyone is trying to tackle the problems of finance and strive to survive, this mind-boggling issue has been highlighted. A saying that is inherited is that “Land is so loyal.” It is believed that the safest way to invest and increase our money is by buying...

Iran has started enriching uranium at its underground Natanz plant with a second type of advanced centrifuge, the IR-4, the UN nuclear watchdog said in a report reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday. “On 15 March 2021, the Agency verified that Iran began feeding the cascade of 174 IR-4 centrifuges already installed...

Speaking in an interview with Mehr news agency on Wed., Ja’far Ghaderi noted that the JCPOA is problematic for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Regarding the consequences of negotiating with the United States without returning to JCPOA and fulfilling its commitments, he said, "Without lifting of sanctions imposed against...

Third of Sha’ban month, in the lunar calendar, coincides with birth anniversary of Third Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Hussein (PBUH), and is called “Guards’ Day” and people across country celebrate this auspicious occasion magnificently.

MASHHAD, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Simultaneously with the approach of the New Year, Nowruz elements were installed in the city of Mashhad.       ...

LAJIM, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Located in Savadkuh County, Mazandaran Province, Lajim Forest is covered with snow in the last days of the Iranian year.            ...

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – At the end of the last cabinet meeting in the Iranian calendar year, President Rouhani and the Iranian ministers appeared before reporters.

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The first phase of the clinical trial of the “Fakhra” vaccine started on Tuesday in the presence of ministers of Defense and Health and Medical Education.                                    ...

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The final match of 23rd edition of Iran Volleyball Super League champions was held at hall of Iran Volleyball Federation on Tue. in the presence of Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar. Foolad Sirjan defeated Shahrdari Urmia to win the title of...