News Archive - 23 April 2021

Iraqi army arrest two ISIL elements in Baghdad

The series of counter-terrorist operations of Iraqi army forces continue in different parts of the country. Iraqi forces launched a new operation against ISIL Takfiris in Baghdad province, Baghdad Al-Youm reported. According to the report, Iraqi army forces smashed the positions of ISIL Takfiri terrorists during the operation. Security sources...

Israeli regime targets Resistance positions in Gaza Strip

Palestinian media reported hours ago that the Resistance positions in the Gaza Strip were targeted by the artillery of the Zionist regime's army. According to Lebanon's Al-Manar, tanks of the Israeli regime fired at the headquarters of the Gaza Resistance forces. Hours ago, the media of the Israeli regime reported the...

Border Guards foil ISIL’s plot to infiltrate into W Iran

“ISIL’s groups were seeking to infiltrate into and attack border posts near Soomar but their plot was foiled by the presence of border guards and their security and intelligence superiority,” Second Brigadier General Yahya Elahi, commander of Kermanshah Border Guards said on Friday, putting the date of the operation in...

Headlines of Iranian Persian dailies on April 24

Asia: 3 states holding talks with Iraq to accelerate coop. constructing nuclear reactors Etela’at: Rouhani criticizes inhumane sanctions on country Foreign Ministry statement: JCPOA initiative of Iranians not Westerners Zionists fail to intercept missile attack on nuclear reactor Javan: Dimona shocked by missile attack Kayhan: Zionists in shock after blast near...

3 states to accelerate construction of Iraqi nuclear reactor

According to Iraqi Radioactive Sources Regulatory Authority (IRSRA) chief Kamal Hussein Latif, his country has agreed with the US, France, and Russia to endorse contracts for accelerating the construction of Iraqi nuclear reactors. "Iraq seeks joint cooperation with France and the European Union to develop its peaceful nuclear capabilities," he said.

Japan declares COVID emergency with Olympics 3 months away

The decision comes just three months before the July 23 opening of the Tokyo Olympics and attempts to make the games "safe and secure," as surging coronavirus cases cloud the event. According to Nikkei Asia, the nation's medical system faces new pressure from the rise in infections tied to COVID-19...

'Titi' in US festival

A 2020 production, the film is about a physicist who’s about to prove a thesis about the end of the world. He meets a wired surrogate mother who wants to serve humanity and makes a room of her own. Elnaz Shakerdoost, Parsa Pirouzfar, and Houtan Shakiba play in the film that had its international...

Muslim college student burned in acid attack in NY

Police in New York is searching for a man suspected of throwing acid on a 21-year-old Muslim college student as she walked into her Long Island home with her mother last month. Nafiah Ikram spent 15 days in the hospital after the March 17 attack, according to a statement from...

Terror attacks in E Iraq kills at least three

According to AlForat News, the first explosion hit a civilian car while the second targeted a police vehicle. One civilian and two police forces have been killed, according to the report. This is while some security sources have put the death toll at four, noting that investigations are underway to...

Yemeni Army hits Aramco, Malik Khalid Air Base

The operation has been done by three drones including two Qasif-2-K and one Samad-3, he said on Friday.  Saree said that the drones hit their targets with precision. He said that the attack has been a response to Saudi Arabia's continued aggression, siege, and ongoing crimes against the Yemeni...

US military base near Baghdad airport under rocket attack

As reported, at least three rockets have hit Camp Victory, a US military base near Baghdad airport. The siren alarm system sounded at Camp Victory. According to the report, American planes have been flying around Baghdad airport. An independent video that has not been verified but is circulating on social media...

Two lose lives in Plane Crash in Russia's Irkutsk Region

A representative of the regional emergency services said: "A light aircraft fell in a field near Rysevo village."  According to preliminary information, the aircraft was built by hobbyists, Sputnik reported. The accident occurred during a training flight, according to reports. Nobody on the ground was hurt and nothing was...

Above 100 Palestinians injured in clashes in occupied lands

The hostile actions of the Zionists against the Palestinians continue in different parts of the occupied territories. Israeli regime troops raided areas in the occupied lands last night. Eyewitnesses stated that the Zionists used war bullets and tear gas against the Palestinians in these clashes. More than 100 Palestinians were...

Russia to pull troops back from Ukranian border

Russia says it had concluded a "snap inspection" of its forces in the country's east and west, near the Ukrainian border. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Thursday said troops had successfully completed drills near Ukraine and would return to their permanent bases by May 1, CNN reported. "I believe...

Asian markets shake off US tax worries to push higher

The ECB's decision to keep copious stimulus flowing came despite its prediction of a strong rebound in the eurozone economy from mid-year as COVID-19 infections are brought under control. "There were a couple of subtle acknowledgments today that an upgrade to forecasts is likely coming at the June 10 meeting ...

'Risk of dying from AstraZeneca higher than of COVID-19'

While waiting for the final decision on the controversial vaccine, Norway has decided to distribute its stock of AstraZeneca to fellow Nordic countries that actually want to use them despite the associated risks. Norwegians run a greater risk of dying from being inoculated with AstraZeneca's vaccine than from COVID-19, the...

Iran slams terrorist attack in Quetta

The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Thursday that Iran would stand by the government and people of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. He called the terrorist operation and bombing of the Serena Hotel in Quetta, which killed and injured Pakistani...

Russia summons Polish envoy

The act comes following Warsaw’s expulsion of Russian diplomatic staff, RIA news agency reported. Warsaw expelled three Russian diplomats earlier this month, saying that they were involved in “activities to the detriment” of Poland, and Russia replied last week by saying it would expel five Poles, Reuters reported.  MAH/PR

Iran, ICC discuss Afghanistan, Palestine

Discussions were made during a meeting between Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Mohsen Baharvand and Piotr Hofmański, President of the International Criminal Court, on Friday in The Hague. Baharvand also hoped that with a change of US attitude, the international community would see no sanctions against nations...

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Method of enriching uranium relies on pre-scheduled plan

Gharibabadi made the remarks on Thursday while speaking about the fresh report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about Iran's nuclear activities in Natanz site, the center of Iran. The change was not a new issue, said he, adding that it is completely related to technical decisions and...

Kianoush Rostami wins gold in continental c’ships

The Rio 2016 gold medalist, hoisted 167kg in the snatch to receive the silver medal. And gained another silver in the clean and jerk by lifting 206kg. With a total of 373kg, he won the gold medal. Kazakhstan’s Nurgissa Adiletuly won the silver medal with a total of 372kg and...

Iran COVID-19 update: 22,904 cases, 380 deaths

Health Ministry informed of 380 new victims, the country's total COVID-19 deaths mounted to 68,746 on Friday. Over the last 24 hours, 22,904 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been discovered, with 3,423 of them being hospitalized. 1,850,791 patients have recovered or been discharged from hospitals out of a total of...

Iran-China agreement

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Weeks after signing a document on the roadmap of Iran-China cooperation, Westerners and dissidents are still making baseless remarks and protest against Iran’s look toward the East.    ...