News Archive - 17 April 2021

"The meeting of the Joint Commission of #JCPOA is over. The participants took note with satisfaction of the progress made so far and expressed determination to continue negotiations with a view to complete the process successfully as soon as possible," he tweeted. In a later tweet, he added, "The Joint...

“It is not acceptable to Iran to divide the sanctions into removal, non-removable and negotiable,” the source told Press TV on Saturday.     “In Tehran, nothing will be accepted but the removal of all sanctions, including those related to the JCPOA, reimposed and relabeled during the Trump era,” the source added.

"The parties can start working on a joint text," Abbas Araghchi said after the JCPOA joint meeting in Vienna, noting that a new understanding is emerging. Expressing satisfaction about the held talks in the meeting, he informed that the participants reviewed the progress of the discussions, lifting sanctions and nuclear issues...

Mohammad Amin Ahmadlou, the IT and Communication Technology expert affiliated with Iran Think Tanks Network provided Mehr News Agency with some details of the cooperation document between Iran and China in the field of information and communication technology and cyberspace. It seems that this document emphasizes the cooperation of the two countries...

Minister for Defense Production of Pakistan Zubaida Jalal Khan, who is the High Representative of Pakistan to follow plans related to the establishment of new border crossings with the Islamic Republic of Iran, said that the development of joint border marketplaces between the two countries has been put atop agenda...

In the course of Serbian foreign minister’s visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran on Sat., a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Serbian counterpart Nikola Selaković. The Memorandum of Understanding on the development of friendship and cooperation between the...

Talks aimed at salvaging the Iran nuclear deal will continue and all remaining parties to the accord have agreed to accelerate work on issues including which sanctions the United States would lift, China's envoy to the negotiations said on Saturday, as Reuters reported. "All parties have agreed to further pick...

'Weekend' is the story of Moniri and Kheradmand’s family. They are in the park for a picnic. But after finishing their meal, it becomes clear that they are here for something else. The European Independent Film Festival is dedicated to the discovery and advancement of the very best independent filmmakers from...

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged their views on the issues of mutual interests. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif pointed to the historical relations between the two countries and emphasized the need for maintaining, continuing and developing bilateral cooperation in various political, economic, trade and cultural dimensions using...

The Police chief of Sistan and Baluchistan province Second Brigadier General Ahmad Taheri said that following the intelligence activities of the anti-narcotics police forces of the province, a drug-trafficking band that was trying to transfer drug consignment from Khash and Saravan counties to the central provinces of the country, was...

The Foreign Ministry of Austria has confirmed that "tireless and indefatigable efforts" are underway to maintain Iran nuclear deal, within the framework of ongoing talks in the capital Vienna. Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov also said that participants in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of...

In a tweet on Sat., Chris Murphy wrote that the first return of the United States to JCPOA is a strategic decision because if Tehran does not take reciprocal action, then, P5+1 can be united against Iran. Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy called on US President Biden’s administration to...

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, the chairman of the Supreme Revolutionary Committee of Yemen reacted to a statement by the UN Security Council in which the Yemeni National Salvation Government was blamed for the events in Ma'rib province. "The statement issued by the UN Security Council is exactly what we envisioned before...

Palestinian news sources reported an explosion in the northwest of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Some sources have also said that an Israeli drone attacked an area in the Gaza Strip. The correspondent of Safa news agency also reported that the Zionist regime's fighters have carried out two attacks...

"On April 16, the Federal Security Service apprehended Ukrainian diplomat - consul of the Ukrainian General Consulate in St. Petersburg Alexander Sosonyuk red-handed upon receiving classified data from the databases of Russian law-enforcement agencies and the FSB," the press office said in a statement, TASS reported. As the FSB stressed,...

Babagana Umara Zulum, governor of the restive state of Borno, told reporters on Friday during his visit to Damasak that he has confirmed from local residents 18 people had died and 21 injured in the Boko Haram attack on Tuesday. "The UN humanitarian hub, private residential houses, a police station,...

A security source told the Baghdad Today news agency that members of the ISIL terrorist organization had blown up 'no. 105' oil well in Bai Hassan oilfield in Kirkuk province. Referring to the location of the oil well near the city of Al-Dabbas in the northwest of the province, the source...

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The Saberin News reported on Saturday that a US military logistics convoy was targeted in the southern city of Nasiriyah in Dhi Qar province. In this regard, the Shafaq News reported that a bomb had exploded on the way of a US convoy near a checkpoint west of Dhi Qar. No group...

Ugur Gurbanli and Raul Huseynli invited their favourite football players Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah and Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior to come to the revived 'Imaret' Stadium in Aghdam and play football with them. Ugur Gurbanli, Captain of Karabakh Football Club U-11...

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said at a press conference that the officer who was shot is at the hospital and able to talk, The Hill reported. McManus said all the data he had was preliminary, saying the officer had pulled over a car with three people in it.

The Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced a drone operation against King Khalid Airbase in Saudi Arabia. The sensitive area was carefully targeted at King Khalid Airbase in the Khamis Mushait area with a Qasif K2 UAV, he added. Drone attack comes in response to continued Saudi aggression...

Iran producing 9 grams of 60% enriched uranium in an hour According to the AEOI Chief Ali-Akbar Salehi, currently, 9 grams of 60% enriched uranium is being produced per hour and 20% enriched uranium will also be produced at the same time. Referring to the measure taken by Iranian scientists...

The 89-year-old Castro made the announcement in a speech at the opening of the eighth congress of the ruling party, the only one allowed on the island, CBS News reported. He said he was retiring with the sense of having "fulfilled his mission and confidence in the future of the...

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported the security, stability and territorial integrity of Iraq, and strongly rejects any move that threatens these inviolable principles," Khatibzadeh said in a statement on Friday. "Iraq is moving towards domestic development and playing an active and constructive role in the region but certain...

The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran Friday night strongly rejected the statements of the Secretary of the National Security Council of Ukraine about the intentionality of the Ukrainian plane crash in an interview with the Canadian media. He regretted that some Ukrainian officials continue to make...

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced Friday night the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Indonesia on Sunday. According to the spokesman, Zarif will meet with Indonesian officials to discuss bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest. Zarif has traveled to five Central Asian countries in...

Ettela’at EU’s new sanctions meant to undermine JCPOA talks: Araghchi Leader reiterates Iran’s final say on JCPOA Iran Safeguarding mental peace and security, a need to gain success in fight against COVID-19 Iran will not hesitate to revive JCPOA: FM Zarif Javan Iranian diplomats only negotiate over ‘national interests’ Iran...

These irresponsible statements are a continuation of their anti-Iranian statements, Khatibzadeh said on Friday, adding that those bodies do not ask for participation, but intend to disrupt the process of technical talks in Vienna. The heads of these institutions should know that Iran is a member of the International Atomic...

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya in his meeting with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India emphasized fulfillment of commitments of his country for the development of Chabahar Port. During the meeting, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to India and Indian Minister...

In a message on Saturday to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad, Rouhani congratulated the anniversary of the National Day to the government and people of Syria. "By using the great capacities and capabilities of the two countries, valuable steps can be taken to establish peace and stability in the region...

Majid Takht-Ravanchi made the remarks at an informal Security Council meeting on Friday on maintaining the authority of non-proliferation regimes. "Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is a humanitarian goal that has been used as a tool of pressure against other countries, and this situation must end," he said. "Weapons...

Natanz incident took place in a part of the electricity distribution network of Shahid Ahmadi Roshan facility in Natanz,  a uranium enrichment center located in the city of the same name in Iran’s central province of Isfahan. In his reaction to the incident that occurred in Natanz Nuclear Site,  Atomic...

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh described the US government’s act of imposing new sanctions against Russia as a wrong move. The US addiction to imposing sanctions on other countries under baseless reasons has become an institutionalized approach in this country, he stressed. The change of governments has not had...

According to the Greek outlet ‘Sportfm.gr’, the team seeks to sign Hosseini this summer and has already submitted the offer.  The 24-year-old defender joined Turkey’s Trabzonspor in July 2018 and his contract will end this June. According to the Greek website, AEK Athens has offered a contract worth $600,000,...

The short film "Sweet Taste of Darkness" directed by Mitra Rais Mohammadi has made it to the competition section of the 9th Guro Seoul Children's Film Festival in South Korea. The festival will be held for a week from July 1 to 7, 2021 in Seoul. The synopsis of the...

In a message on Saturday, Ayatollah Khamenei congratulated Iran’s National Army Day. Hailing the Army's role in carrying out its missions, he tasked the Army to boost its readiness as much as needed. National Army Day was included in the Iranian calendar after a historic letter from late founder of the Islamic Republic...

A meeting was held between the Council General of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Chairman of Nakhchivan Institute of Oil and Gas Supply Behrouz Azimov. The latest developments between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, including the recent visits of the Iranian Foreign Minister...

Foreign Minister Zarif hosted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday last week as well. According to the scheduled program, Iran’s Zarif will visit Indonesia on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations with Indonesian authorities. He also met and held talks with visiting Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim Muhammad Jalal Al-Araji...

In his message to Hussein Arnous, Iran's VP Es’haq Jahangiri felicitated congratulated him, the government, and the people of Syria on the occasion of the National Day. "Considering the ties and commonalities between the two sides, I hope that Iran-Syria relations will be strengthened in the light of joint cooperation. Also on Sat. in...

According to IRIB News Agency, Reza Karimi, accused of sabotage in Natanz, who fled abroad, has been identified as the perpetrator of the Natanz incident. Karimi, 43, was identified by intelligence forces at the Ministry of Intelligence. He fled abroad before the incident.

Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Lari said during the daily COVID-19 briefing on Saturday that with the 319 new victims, the country's total COVID-19 deaths mounted to 66,327. Over the last 24 hours, 21,312 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been discovered, with 2176 of them being hospitalized, she said. 1,772,688...

Last night, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a telephone conversation with his Afghan counterpart, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reported. Bilateral relations and developments related to the peace process in Afghanistan were discussed in this phone call, he said. Emphasizing the importance of preserving Afghanistan's...

According to Abbas Araghchi, the meeting will be held today to decide how to proceed and to discuss the issues that need to be resolved. "Our consultations will continue today under the framework of working groups as well as bilateral and multilateral meetings," he said. Following the meeting of the Joint...

Police Chief of Semnan province, Second Brigadier General Abdollah Hassani made the announcement on Saturday, saying that following extensive intelligence operations, the police forces of Semnan province were informed of the activities of members of a large drug-trafficking gang in the province. 8 smugglers have been arrested in this regard...

In a tweet on Sat., Mikhail Ulyanov wrote, “Slow but steady progress in the negotiations on restoration of the nuclear deal.” “Today in addition to the earlier planned activities at expert level the participants decided to reconvene the official meeting of the Joint Commission of #JCPOA. It will...

Qureishi is to make a tour to regional countries and as scheduled will visit Iran before traveling to Qatar and Turkey. He will start the tour on Sunday, April 18. In addition to the development and deepening of bilateral relations, he is scheduled to discuss the Afghan peace process with the...

BOJNURD, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The beautiful rapeseed fields in Bojnurd in North Khorasan Province have created a unique view in the spring days.            ...

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The ceremony of recitation of Holy Quran, special of women, was held at the venue of Unknown Martyrs Tomb, Abouzar Neighborhood, Tehran during the auspicious holy month of Ramadan. The ceremony was held by fully observing of anti-coronavirus and social-distancing guidelines.