News Archive - 15 November 2021

Four soldiers killed, dozens injured in armed attack in Mali

A group of armed terrorists attacked a security post in Koulikoro Region on Sunday afternoon, a statement from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) says, Sputnik news agency reported. According to preliminary data, four FAMA members were killed and 14 others were injured. Six of the attackers were killed. FAMA...

Terrible explosion hits “Kote Sangi” in Afghanistan’s Kabul

Around 10:45 a.m. Monday, a landmine exploded in front of Ariana Park in Kabul in "Kotei Sangi" District. Eyewitnesses say the blast took place in a "Kote Sangi” District in Kabul's fifth security district, killing and injuring more than three people so far. Afghan authorities did not allow reporters...

Five Palestinian prisoners continue hunger strike 

The prisoners are striking against their detention without trial, the Palestinian sources said. Kayed Al-Fasfous has been on hunger strike for 125 days, while hunger strikes of Alaa Al-Araj Hisham, Abu Huwash, Ayyad Al- Hraimi, Luay Al-Ashkar have entered their 100 days, 91 days 36 days and 45 days, respectively.

PMU forces carry out anti-ISIL operation in eastern Iraq

The PMU operation was carried out in Hamrin Mountains which was used as a hideout by the ISIL group, a media source affiliated with PMU announced, Al-Mayadeen reported.  According to the PMU statement, the anti-ISIL operation was launched based on the information received from the recent activities of ISIL...

Britain increases level of threat after Liverpool incident

The announcement comes after Boris Johnson chaired an emergency meeting to discuss the Government's response to the shocking incident, UK media have said. Home Secretary Priti Patel announced, "The Joint Terror Analysis Centre are now increasing the UK's threat level from substantial to severe." "There's a reason for that...

Blinken, Le Drian discuss Iran, Ukraine

"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to discuss reports of concerning Russian military activity in and near Ukraine and their continued ironclad commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," Price said in a Sunday statement, Sputnik reported. Blinken and Le Drian...

Iran envoy to hold talks with Taliban on latest developments

Embassy of Iran in Kabul in its Twitter account on Sunday night announced that Iranian President's special envoy for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi is scheduled to travel to Kabul on Monday to discuss with the senior Taliban officials various issues including regional developments, refugees, humanitarian aid, the formation of an...

US helicopters increase activities on Iraq-Syria border

Local Iraqi sources said that the US troops are increasing their movements in the western region of Iraq on the border with Syria. A source said that the US helicopters have increased their activities in Al Anbar province in the west of the country in the Qa’im region in the west of...

Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on November 15

Arman-e Melli: Unprecedented earthquakes registered in southern Iran Ebtekar: Strong earthquakes hit southern Iran Etemad: Strong earthquakes hit southern Iran, felt in UAE, Saudi Arabia Jomhuriy-e Eslami: Two major quakes jolt southern Iran Kayhan: General structure of culture needs revolutionary order Mag 6.4 quakes hit southern Iran, one dead...

Iran navy cmdr. departs for France to attend 8th IONS

Before departure, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani pointed to the purposes of this visit, saying that the focus of the IONS summit is on the security of the Indian Ocean, which the countries bordering the ocean are working on in various dimensions, especially in the fight against piracy, sea security and helping...

Iran’s steel exports hit 30% growth in seven months

According to the latest statistical report of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA), 4,057,000 tons of intermediate solid form of molten steel were exported from the country from March 21 to Oct. 22, registering a 27 percent growth as compared to the last year’s corresponding period, Iranian Mines and...

Iranian, Turkish FMs hold meeting in Tehran

Welcomed by Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Turkish Foreign Minister held talks with his Iranian counterpart at the building of the Iranian Foreign Ministry. This is Çavuşoğlu's first visit to Tehran after Amir-Abdollahian was appointed as Iran's foreign minister.

Iran stresses countering spread of proxy terrorists in region

Speaking in an interview with correspondents upon his arrival to Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Monday, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs said that the United States is striving to support the ISIL terrorist group after its [US] failure in Afghanistan. In response to a question on Iran’s...

Iran, Turkey agree on roadmap for long-term cooperation

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in his joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Monday.  Turkish President Erdogan to visit Iran in future He expressed hope that in the future visit of Turkish President Erdogan to Iran, the two countries will finalize the roadmap for long-term cooperation...

Azadi Tower turns blue in commemoration of Diabetes Day

Last night, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the iconic Azadi Tower was lit up in blue to bring focus to World Diabetes Day on November 14. The slogan that was chosen for this day was “Tehran, The Capital of Diabetes Change” by the Roudaki Foundation that organized the event.

President Raieis receives visiting Turkish FM for a meeting

Prior to the meeting with President Ebrahim Raeisi on Monday afternoon, the visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in the morning. The two foreign minister's meeting was followed by a joint press conference during which the top Iranian diplomat said...

How to choose the right digital marketing agency

This range goes from SEO-focused agencies to branding agencies, however, there are some big marketing agencies which due to their capability offer all these services at once, there are many which are bound to offer merely one of these services. Ear it in mind that agencies don’t take similar...

Joint cmte. on Gen. Soleimani assassination to hold meeting

Kazem Gharibabadi made the announcement on Monday, saying that the joint committee on the investigation of the assassinations of former Iran's IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Iraq's Second-in-Command of Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU) Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, will hold the first session on November 24-25 in Iraq.  Earlier in October, Kazem...

Azerbaijan offers condolences over earthquake in south Iran

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan published a message of condolences on Twitter over the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that shook the southern provinces of Iran yesterday afternoon. An image of the Azeri foreign ministry's message is as follows: Two people lost their lives and at least 99 were injured...

Call for specialized workshops of 15th Verite Film Festival

The director of research and development of the Center for the Development of Documentary and Experimental Cinema said the call of workshop seminars and master classes of the 15th edition of the Cinéma Vérité festival will be announced in the coming days.  Seyed Majid Rahimi said, "We are...

Tehran, Ankara ready to enhance level of bilateral ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi made the comments in a meeting with the visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Monday. The President called the close relations between the two neighbors in the interest of peace and stability in the region, saying, "Regional cooperation between the two countries should be transformed into international...

Iran to face Syria Tue. in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The national Iranian men's football team or Team Melli, as they are called in Iran, beat the national team of Lebanon in the qualifiers last Thursday. Now Team Melli will aim to cement their position in the summer when they take on bottom-placed side Syria at King Abdullah II on...

Iran sees no ceiling for enhancing ties with Turkey

In a tweet on Monday after meeting with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Tehran on Monday, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran wrote, “Delighted to host my brother @MevlutCavusoglu in Tehran. In friendly and sincere meeting, we agreed to work on long-term roadmap to further...

Raeisi's special envoy arrives in Kabul for three-day visit

Iranian President's special envoy for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi arrived in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on Monday at the head of a political, economic, and security delegation. Upon arrival at Kabul airport, Kazemi Qomi was welcomed by the Taliban officials. Talking to reporters at the Kabul airport, President Raeisi's envoy said that there are...

Magnitude 5 aftershock strikes Hozmozgan province

The strongest aftershock was recorded at 17: 06 Tehran local time at a depth of 13 km. More than 2o strong aftershocks have been recorded since yesterday after two powerful 6.4 earthquakes struck Fin District in Bandar Abbas County in southern Hormozgan Province on Sunday afternoon. The governor of Bandar Abbas...

Grossi set to visit Tehran to meet Iran FM, AEOI chief

Speaking in his weekly press conference, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh answered questions on a wide range of topics.  Turkish FM to visit Iranian counterpart, President Referring to the Turkish Foreign Minister's visit to Tehran, Khatibzadeh said that Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will meet with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian as well as Iranian...

“Tattooed Dreams” wins crystal med at Milan Intl Ficts Fest

Directed by Mehdi Ganji and produced by Behzad Tavakkoli, “Tattooed Dreams” was screened in the 39th edition of “Sport Movies & TV – Milan International Ficts Fest”. The 39th edition of “SPORT MOVIES & TV – MILAN INTERNATIONAL FICTS FEST”, Final of 20 Festival (in the 5 Continents) of the “World FICTS Challenge” Championship of Television,...

'TiTi' shines at French Nouvelles Images Persanes

Directed by Ida Panahandeh and written by Panahandeh and Arsalan Amiri, 'TiTi' was screened in the competition section of the french film festival Nouvelles Images Persanes and managed to win the best film award from the audiences' point of view in this film festival. The festival, named after the French philosopher...

Iran's Amir-Abdollahian meets with Turkey's Çavuşoğlu

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Welcoming Turkish Foreign Minster Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian discussed bilateral and regional issues with his counterpart.

Landslide in Tange Zagh Tunnel in southern Iran after quake

Currently, the road is being cleaned away and traffic is running normally in one lane in cooperation with Tange Zagh Company. Two strong earthquakes measuring 6.3 and 6.4 struck the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan near the port city of Bandar Abbas on Sunday. According to Iran’s...

Re-opening of Tehran skiing resort

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Tochal Ski Resort has re-opened on Sunday after enough snowfall in the mountainous area in the north of the Iranian capital of Tehran.         ...