News Archive - 20 April 2021

Zionist forces still continue their hostile actions against Palestinians in the occupied lands and territories. Zionist forces launched a large-scale offensive attack in Al Sa’adiya area of occupied lands, Al-Ahad News reported. According to the report, a fierce clash broke out in Al Sa’adiya area following the widespread attack of...

Speaking in an interview with Mehr news agency on Tuesday, Abolfazl Amouei stated that the extraordinary meeting of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Parliament was held by fully observing of health instructions and protocols with a focus on investigating sabotage occurred at Natanz nuclear enrichment site.

Muslims in several African countries, including Cameroon, Tanzania, Djibouti, Kenya, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Comoros, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda, started their annual observance of the holy month of Ramadan on or around April 13. They refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking from...

The Lebanese Army Command said in a statement on Tuesday that an Israeli spy drone violated Lebanese airspace on Monday, Lebanon's National News Agency reported. The Israeli reconnaissance drone entered Lebanese airspace from the west of the town of Khalda on Monday and flew over the sea, leaving the Lebanese airspace...

In a tweet on Tuesday, the Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree said that the Army UAV unit targeted Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia. The operation targeted an important military location, he added, saying a “Qasef-2K” drone was used in the operation and the UAV...

The military spokesman, Azem Bermandoa Agouna, said on Tuesday that Déby died while protecting the country's territorial integrity, according to AFP, Sputnik reported. A source familiar with the situation has confirmed to Sputnik that the president of Chad was injured during clashes and died in hospital. Déby was a commander of an...

Bulgarian Ambassador to Russia Atanas Krastin, who paid a visit to the Russian Foreign Ministry earlier on Tuesday, received a note about Moscow's response to the expulsion of two Russian diplomats from Sofia, Sputnik reported. "On 20 April, Ambassador of Bulgaria Atanas Krastin was invited to the Russian Foreign Ministry,...

"Getting along with [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin is a great thing, we should be doing business with Russia, we should be getting along with Russia, instead of forcing Russia to go into the hands of China," Trump said in an interview with Fox News, Sputnik reported. Earlier this month, the...

"I want to thank the efforts that have been made to sign this agreement to implement food support programs, food aid for primary school students as a first step, which we talked about in private for almost an hour," Maduro said at a signing ceremony broadcast on national TV on...

Infantino has warned that the clubs involved "must live with the consequences of their choice", Skysports reported. The plans, which have thrown the world of football into tumult, would involve 20 clubs playing in a midweek League - with the founding 12, and three others yet to join, permanent members...

The attack happened on an outpost in Zibak district in the northeastern province of Badakhshan last night, Tolo News reported. The Sarkohi area is located in the center of Zibak district, according to sources, who said it fell to the Taliban after hours of clashes. But the outpost was retaken...

With the Afghan government willing to dispatch a high-ranking delegation to the session, the Taliban have so far not expressed willingness to join, demanding the exit of foreign troops in line with the Doha agreement by May 2021. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said as long as foreign forces are present in...

Speaking at the annual Boao Forum for Asia, Xi criticized efforts by some countries to "build barriers" and "decouple", which he said would harm others and benefit no one, Reuters reported. China has long called for reforms of the global governance system to better reflect a more diverse range of...

"The government cannot act against the law," said Ali Nikzad on Tuesday referring to the JCPOA talks in Vienna.  "Negotiation does not make sense without lifting all sanctions and verifying," he stressed, adding, "Negotiation should not be erosive and step-by-step." He went on to say that the parliament's National Security...

Dariush Farrokhi, the head of Firuzkuh's department of environment said on Tuesday that the executive officers of the department managed to observe and photograph a leopard while patrolling the natural areas of the city. Noting that the presence of this leopard in this area indicates the suitability of the habitat for its...

Shah Mehmood Qureshi who had traveled to the UAE before leaving for Iran released a video message on Tuesday on the occasion of his third official visit to Iran and thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its full support to Pakistan. "Iran has supported us not only as a...

The 75-minute documentary is a production of Iran, Canada, and Syria. It is scheduled to go on screen at the Hot Docs Canadian International Festival in Canada and at the World Showcase section of the 28th edition of the event. ‘Neighboring the Moon’ shows the hopes, wishes, and attempts of a family to have...

Rouhani added that by taking proper measures and supplying basic goods, his administration has foiled the enemies' plans. In his earlier remarks, Rouhani said overcoming the current economic situation with the least pressure possible inflicted on the economically vulnerable groups is the main aim of the government, stressing that there are...

Providing the latest statistics on the coronavirus infection, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman said on Tuesday that the pandemic has claimed 395 lives over the past 24 hours, one of the highest numbers of fatalities over the past five months. The overall coronavirus death toll in Iran stands at 67,525, Sima...

The Assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister Rasoul Mousavi informed about the arrival of Qureshi in a tweet.  HJ/FNA14000131000723

Speaking in an interview with Mehr news agency on Tue., Dr. Saeed Sarkar reiterated that imported products are given priority to be produced in the country. Planning is underway to make investment with other countries as joint venture for the production of nano-products in the current year (started March...

"Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will undertake an official visit to Iran on 20-22 April 2021 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Dr. Javad Zarif," the statement read. "During the visit, the Foreign Minister will have delegation-level talks with Foreign Minister Zarif. He will also call on President Dr.

Referring to the interactions between Iran and Azerbaijan, Ghasem Rezaei said, "Due to the traffic between the two countries and trade exchanges, it is necessary to complete the related rail, land and sea projects as soon as possible, and this is one of the emphases of the leaders of the two...

The third official crossing between Iran and Pakistan will be inaugurated simultaneously with the visit of the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami to southern Iranian Sistan and Baluchestan province and with the presence of Pakistani officials. Commutes between the two countries are done via Mirjaveh and Jaleq borders, presently.

In case of lifting some sanctions imposed against Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States would extend sanctions to 120- and 180-day intervals. The United States has no plans to lift sanctions imposed on Iran and intends to lift some of them temporarily over a long period of time. Press...

"Today the Joint Commission of #JCPOA took note with satisfaction of the progress made in negotiations to restore the nuclear deal. It was decided to take a break to allow the delegations to do homework and consult with the capitals. The Commission will meet again early next week," Mikhail Ulyanov...

Speaking in a meeting of Joint Commission of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Austrian capital Vienna on Tuesday, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iranian delegation will stop JCPOA talks whenever the process of negotiations leads to extravagance, waste of time and irrational bargaining. The meeting of Joint Commission...

Wang Qun Chinese representative to the United Nations and envoy of this country in meeting of Joint Commission of JCPOA in Vienna on Tuesday said. Focusing on lifting UA anti-Iranian sanctions is still the main priority in JCPOA talks, which is underway in Austrian capital Vienna, he reiterated. He went...

Russia's Defense Ministry announced on Monday night that it had carried out an airstrike on a terrorist training base near the Syrian city of Palmyra, Russia Today reported. According to the ministry, some 200 terrorists were killed following the attack of Russian fighter jets. Rear Admiral Alexander Karpov, the head of...

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"Lebanon has reached the brink of total collapse, as a result of decades of corruption and policies that have encouraged a rentier economy at the expense of a productive economy," Diab told local media, France 24 reported. "Lebanon is in grave danger and it can no longer wait without a...

Addressing his weekly presser on Tuesday, Ali Rabiei answered some questions over the ongoing Vienna talks aimed at reviving JCPOA. Technically speaking, it is possible to lift all sanctions violating the 2015 nuclear deal, and to fully revive this agreement in a short period of time, he said, expressing hope...

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Iraj Masjedi assessed Iran's relations with Iraq as good and developing in various cultural and economic dimensions. Iran supports the development of Iraq's relations with the Arab world, he said, adding that regarding the discussions on Baghdad's mediation to de-escalate tensions between the countries of the region, Iran welcomes and encourages any...

This 82.5 MW steam turbine rotor has been manufactured by expert engineers of Iran Power Plant Repairs Company. About €3 million worth of foreign currency was needed to import this type of steam turbine rotor in the country but considerable foreign currency was saved with manufacturing this steam turbine...

Ghaani made the remarks in the funeral ceremony of former Deputy Commander of the IRGC's Quds Force General Seyyed Mohammad Hejazi.in Isfahan.  Top Military Aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi,  Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari, Isfahan Governor, and other senior Iranian officials were among the...

The coordinator of JCPOA Joint Commission issued a statement after April 20 meeting of the Commission and emphasized that JCPOA Joint Commission continued its work on Tuesday by holding in-person talks in Austrian capital Vienna. The Joint Commission is responsible for overseeing implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action...

Deputy Coordinating Council of Islamic Development Organization (IDO) Nosratollah Lotfi broke the news on Tue. in a get-together meeting held for marking “International Quds Day” and said, “Given the current situation of coronavirus pandemic in the country and sharp rise in spread of the virus in various parts of Iran,...

KUHRANG, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The fritillaria imperialis tulips, known as inverted tulips, have now blossomed in Kuhrang in Chaharmahal-o-Bakhtiari Province in central Iran. The flower sprouts on the plains of Iran since the middle of March. The full bloom of this flower is spectacular, but the flower’s lifespan...

ISFAHAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The funeral ceremony of former Deputy Commander of the IRGC's Quds Force General Seyyed Mohammad Hejazi was held in Isfahan.

SHAHR-E-REY, Apr. 20 (MNA) – On the occasion of auspicious month of Ramadan, recitation of Holy Quran is held at the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abdol Azim al-Hasani (PBUH) with the presence of country’s distinguished international reciters. Given the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, the ceremony...