News Archive - 18 April 2021

The governor of Tillaberi region said dozens of heavily armed attackers on motorbikes stormed the village of Gaigorou on Saturday evening, Aljazeera reported. Governor Ibrahim Tidjani Katiella told DPA news agency the attackers, who likely came from Mali, surrounded the village and then started killing the inhabitants. A municipal official...

“A convoy consisting of 24 trucks belonging to the US entered on Sunday through illegal al-Walid crossing to the Syrian lands,” local sources in al-Suwaidia village in the countryside of Yarubiyah said, SANA reported.  The sources added that the convoy was loaded with weapons, ammunition, refrigerators and tanks and...

The title was achieved through snatching three gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. World champion Hassan Yazdani won the gold after gaining a 10-0 win over India’s Deepak Punia in the final of 86kg category. Kamran Ghasempour (92kg) downed Mongolia’s Tsogtgerel Munkhbaatar 10-0 in the final to take the...

A rocket from an unknown location landed in the vicinity of Kabul University on Sunday, a well-placed security source said. Wishing not to be named, the source added the BM1 rocket landed this afternoon in the vicinity of Kabul University and inflicted no harm. The investigation had been launched to...

Kenosha Sheriff David Beth said while the suspected shooter is still at large, the public is not believed to be in danger. The suspect apparently knew the victims and targeted them, although it is not clear whether the victims knew him. The shooting happened at Somers House Tavern in Kenosha...

Sky News reported that dozens of people were injured in new train crash in Egypt. The train heading from Cairo to Al-Mansoura derailed in the Egyptian province of Qalyubia. The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced that 97 people have been injured and dozens of ambulances have been dispatched to the...

An official source at the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry told SANA on Sunday that the US step of escalation comes as a reflection of US blatant intervention in the affairs of other countries, in addition to imposing coercive measures on them in an attempt to subjugate these countries to the...

Iraqi sources reported several explosions near US Al-Balad air base in Iraq's Saladin Governorate on Sunday evening. In this rocket attack, Sally Porter Military Contracting Company, affiliated with the US Army and American Military Unit, has been targeted in Al-Balad air base in Iraq. Turning to hearing the sound of...

He made the remarks on the occasion of April 18, i.e. Army National Day in Iran, on the sidelines of military parades of the Iran Army, saying, “What you witnessed today, was a small part of the capabilities of the Army which was displayed in full compliance with health protocols.

Speaking in an interview on Sunday with Fox News, Sullivan reiterated that Washington would not lift sanctions against Tehran unless it (US) reassured Iran of adhering to its nuclear commitments. He pointed to the Joint Commission of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which is underway in Austrian capital Vienna...

Pakistani foreign minister evaluated Tehran’s key role to help spread of peace and security in Afghanistan and reiterated that his country is determined to cooperate and collaborate with Iran on issues of mutual concerns. On the sidelines of his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a press conference...

Brigadier General Seyyed Mohammad Hejazi passed away due to a heart attack on Sunday night, Public Relations of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced. ZZ/5192395...

Animation’s synopsis reads ‘Benjamin’s clumsy yet sweet friend, Asher, screws up. This leads to Benjamin’s mother being captured by the king’s soldiers. Benjamin decides to embark on a hazardous journey to save his mother. This makes the beginning of Asher and Benjamin’s adventure.” Bahman Sabz Cultural Center, which previously...

The sources reported the arrival of a number of US Marines at Al Ghaydah Airport in the eastern Yemeni province of Al Mahrah, according to Yemeni outlets. Informed sources, without specifying the plane that transported the American forces to the airport, stated that the Marines entered the Al Ghaydah International Airport,...

"As the Czech foreign minister, I decided to expel all the employees of the Russian embassy in Prague who have been clearly identified by our special services as officers of the Russian intelligence agencies SVR and GRU. Within 48 hours, 18 staff members of the Russian embassy must leave the...

The Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Peru (CCFFAA) said that the accident occurred on Saturday morning, while the helicopter, carrying a total of 12 servicemen, was performing a reconnaissance operation against illicit drug trafficking. "The Joint Command of the Armed Forces deeply regrets the death of the courageous members...

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LaToya Renee Carpenter, 32, was killed in Saturday's shooting, according to 50-year-old Perez Williams, who identified himself to The Dispatch at the scene as the victim's fiancé, Columbus Dispatch reported. Carpenter was fatally struck by a stray bullet while driving a vehicle in the parking lot outside the Dollar General in the Refugee...

Two British warships will sail for the Black Sea in May. According to The Sunday Times, a source in the Royal Navy termed the move as a showing of solidarity to Ukraine amid tensions with Russia.  According to the newspaper, one Type 45 destroyer armed with anti-aircraft missiles and...

“The enemy tried to undermine Iran’s position in [Vienna] talks but the achievement of %60 enrichment proved to the other side that such acts will become a unique opportunity for taking bigger steps for the progress of nuclear technology rather than being a threat to it,” he said on Sunday...

“I express my sincere congratulations to you (Zimbabwean President) and heroic people of Zimbabwe on the anniversary of independence of the Republic of Zimbabwe which is the fruit of your country's anti-colonial and anti-racist struggles,” the message is read. President Rouhani added, “I am confident that after elapse of four...

Ebtekar Direct talk between Iran and Saudi Arabia? Financial Times claims Results of nuclear talks reported to high-ranking officials: Gharibabadi Ettela’at Formation of Operation Chamber between Iran, Russia, Syria to help Damascus Iran to definitely respond to Natanz incident: Parl. speaker Safeguarding Revolution is protection of independence and freedom: Rouhani...

 "According to a report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Saturday evening, it has confirmed Iran's enrichment of up to 60%," said Kazem Gharibabadi. "The report states that the Agency verified on 17 April that Iran had begun the production of UF6 enriched up to 60% by feeding...

"Iran has very good relations with Eastern European countries in the field of agriculture and is eager to develop its relations with Serbia in this regard," said Khavazi. "There are very good fields in seed production in Iran and very good cooperation can be formed between Iran and Serbia regarding seed...

Concurrent with the arrival of April 18, the anniversary of sacrifice of IRGC navy commanders in 1988 in a direct battle with the invading United States, Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri issued a message on Sun. “At the beginning of new century, we humbly thank God Almighty that IRGC’s Navy...

"Zolfaqar" and "Shadhid Majid" are the two advanced defense systems that were showcased in today's parade. "Zolfaqar" low-altitude air defense system is equipped with mechanized multi-launcher system while ‘Shahid Majid’ defense system consists of electro-optical fire control system and dual-launcher mounted on domestically-made Aras vehicle. The two advanced and...

According to Iran’s Seismological Center affiliated to the Institute of Geophysics of Tehran University, the earthquake occurred at 11:11 local time on Sunday in Ganaveh County of Bushehr province. So far, two earthquakes, a 5.9-magnitude, and a 4.5-magnitude earthquake have been recorded in this county. According to the Director-General...

Stating that Iran's national security depends on preserving its territorial integrity, President Hassan Rouhani stressed: "Today, along with the experience of the imposed war (Iran-Iraq war) and the legacy of the holy defense, Iran's military institutions recognize their mission and responsibility more professionally than ever." In his message on...

In addition to scientific cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus, Rouhani noted that Iran has always supported Serbia's national unity. The Iranian President also emphasized the need to strengthen international cooperation between Tehran and Belgrade.  Stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes in the need to maintain peace,...

The 10-minute short animation has a universal theme and narrates the story of a lonely man who is trying to find a number of friends he lost in an airstrike years ago and a white whale is the only sign he has. The animation also won the award for the...

Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Lari said during the daily COVID-19 briefing on Sunday that with the 405 new victims, the country's total COVID-19 deaths mounted to 66,732. Over the last 24 hours, 21,644 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been discovered, with 3,092 of them being hospitalized, she said. 1,785,385...

Brigadier-General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi broke the news on Sunday, saying that the police forces gathered intelligence on the activities of a drug band at Saravan border regions and found out that the smugglers had plans to transfer the narcotics from the southeastern regions to the central parts of the country. During the...

Referring to the ongoing talks in Vienna between Iran and the P4+1, Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday said, "What is being pursued and discussed in Vienna is to create a clear picture of the lifting of sanctions." "Identifying and listing sanctions lifting measures is necessary for this transparency, as well as...

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – To mark Iran national Army Day, a parade was held in Nojeh airbase, while preserving anti-coronavirus restrictions. Nojeh Airbase is an Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force base located 47 km north of Hamedan.     ...

The Russian news agency Sputnik quoted an informed source as saying on Sunday that in this regard, intensive meetings have been held in recent days between the representatives of Iran, Russia and Syria with the aim of breaking the deadly economic blockade of the United States and Europe against the Syrian people.

Following the Sunday earthquake that occurred at 11:11 local time in Ganaveh County of Bushehr province, Public Relations of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant announced, “All facilities, equipment, and buildings of Bushehr nuclear power plant are in perfect condition, nothing has been damaged and the activities of this power plant have...

"Pursuant to the decision of the Joint Commission of #JCPOA its working groups continued to work in Vienna on sanctions lifting and nuclear issues in the afternoon yesterday and today. Their tasks are not easy but the process is going on," he tweeted. According to the latest reports, consultations between the...

GILAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – On the occasion of the National Army Day, a military parade was held by Iran Navy at a marine specialties training center in Rasht.    ...

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TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Almond trees flower early in the spring making them a symbol of new life in Iran's Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. The almond tree’s branches grow out and up, speckled with white or soft pink five-petal flowers in spring. By summer, the almond tree is covered...