News Archive - 13 December 2021

Saudis intensify airstrikes on NW Yemen

Saudi coalition fighter jets have intensified their airstrikes and artillery shells during the last 24 hours on Sa’dah province in Yemen, Almasirah reported. Yemeni sources announced that the Saudi fighter jets have bombed different regions of the province during the past day, according to the report. The attacks are...

US troops abduct civilians in Deir ez-Zur of Syria

According to the official Syrian news agency (SANA), US forces carried out a heliborne operation Monday morning in the town of "Al-Basira" located in the east of Deir ez-Zor province and kidnapped several civilians. Previously on Sep 7, US helicopters, with the help of SDF militia, had carried out...

Zionist regime arrests Hamas leader Sheikh Hassan Yousuf

Zionist forces on Monday morning raided the home of one of the Hamas leaders in West Bank. They arrested Sheikh Hassan Yousef, who is a co-founder of Hamas, and took him to an unknown destination. He currently serves as one of Hamas' leaders in the West Bank. Youssef has spent more than...

Yemenis forces make new gains in Al-Hudaydah

The Yemeni popular committees accompanied by the country's army managed to gain new achievements during the battle with elements of the Saudi coalition in al-Hudaydah, Almasirah reported. In clashes with Saudi-backed forces, the Yemeni army and the popular committees could push them back from several fronts in the southern axis...

Consequences of escalating Ukraine tensions unpredictable

"NATO's plans to constantly approach our borders with its military infrastructure and various types of weapons, including the most modern and high-precision, long-range ones, are undoubtedly an alarming factor and an element of destabilization of the situation not only on the European continent but also on a broader scale...

Rocket attack against US troops in eastern Syria reported

Local news sources in eastern Syria reported rocket attacks on the US military base in eastern Syria and the sound of four explosions at the base located in the Omar oil field in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor. Noe further details have come out of the attack yet.

4 killed, injured in chemical factory blast in South Korea

The explosion occurred at about 1:30 p.m. at a chemical factory in the “Yeosu Industrial Complex” in Yeosu city, South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported. Seven people were reportedly working at a section of the factory where chemicals are stored. Three workers were found dead at a nearby plant...

Possibility of reaching agreement in Vienna more than before

As talks continue in Vienna aimed at ending illegal sanctions against Iran, a senior Russian diplomat stressed the possibility of progress in the talks started on November 29 in the Austrian capital between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries — Britain, France, Russia, and China plus Germany. Russian...

Iranian students awarded for reading Russian Pushkin's poems

Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature.  Pushkin was born into Russian nobility in Moscow. He published his first poem at the age of...

Iran seriously seeks removal of sanctions: VP Rezaei

Mohsen Rezaei made the remarks during a ceremony on the occasion of Iranian National Exports Day. The Iranian official said that exports are at the core of generating wealth, and the Iranian nation would not achieve wealth without exports. Being an important part of the economy in all countries, trade...

Iran-Kazakhstan trade doubled in nine months: envoy

Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Iran Askhat Orazbay broke the news on Monday on the occasion of the 30th independence anniversary of Kazakhstan. The Islamic Republic of Iran was the first country to recognize Kazakhstan’s independence that will never be forgotten, the envoy added. Turning to Iran’s supports for Kazakhstan in...

Iranian, Russian FMs discuss Vienna talks in phone call

During the phone talk, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov exchanged views on the latest developments regarding the trend of nuclear talks between Iran and P4+1 on the removal of oppressive US sanctions imposed against Iran. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, "The two...

Attack on Ain al-Assad laid ground for US exit from region

Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani made the remarks in a meeting (Monday) with the ambassadors and heads of Iranian missions in neighboring countries during which he spoke about the current global situation and its effects on the strategic position of the West Asia region, the need...

Iran held talks with S. Arabia, UAE but not with Bahrain yet

Speaking in a meeting with the visiting Assistant Chief of Staff of the Sultanate of Oman's Armed Forces for Operations and Planning Brigadier General Staff Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Mandhari, General Bagheri said " On regional issues, we have held talks with officials of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and some...

Iran Covid-19 daily deaths drop to record low in 566 days

The foreign ministry of Iran said in a statement on Monday that as many as 505,945 doses of Covid-19 vaccine were injected in the country in the past 24 hours.  In the past 24 hours from Sunday until Monday, 2,706 new patients with Covid 19 were detected in...

Iran, European Commission to develop a 7-year plan

Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism’s board of directors met and held talks with experts of European Commission Directorate-General for International Partnerships in Golestan Palace in Tehran. Also, some managers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the meeting held on Sunday. The meeting mainly focused on Iran-European commission...

Iran Army Air Defense monitoring airspace incessantly: Cmdr.

Speaking in a local ceremony on Monday, Brigadier General Abolfazl Sepehri Rad said that safety and security of all Iranian airspace is monitored continuously and any negligence of army's air defense system will not be justified at all. Benefited from the most experienced, competent, motivated and dynamic manpower, Iran’s...

Iran ready for good deal to take advantage of eco. benefits

Speaking in a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi on Monday, Amir-Abdollahian pointed to nuclear talks and emphasized that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to reach a good agreement for taking full advantage of 2015 Iran nuclear...

Amir-Abdollahian congrats German new foreign minister

In his congratulatory message on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated that historical relations between Islamic Republic of Iran and Federal Republic of Germany, which dates back to more than one hundred and fifty years ago, have led to the formation of deep ties between the two countries.

Iran committed not to take actions against IAEA standards

Mohammad Eslami made the comments on the sidelines of a ceremony held in northern Tehran to commemorate young Iranian manufacturers and experts on Monday. "We in the AEOI are committed not to do anything against international rules. We are committed to continuously expanding, influencing and supporting infrastructure and capacities in order...

Iraqi army, PMU forces pound ISIL positions in Diyala prov.

The series of anti-terrorism measures by the Iraqi army and Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU) forces are ongoing in different parts of the country. Iraqi forces have recently launched a new operation against the remnants of ISIL Takfiri terrorists, Alsumariah News reported. According to the report, Iraqi Security Information Headquarters...

Envoy reacts to misunderstanding of his words on Vienna talks

"Many diplomats don’t like to give interviews in order to be on the safe side. Probably they are right.", Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna said in his Twitter account. Criticizing reporters' misunderstanding of his remarks, Mikhail Ulyanov added, "This evening I was in rush but provided comments to journalists at...

One dead, 14 others injured in shooting in Texas

One person is dead and 14 others were critically injured after a shooting in Baytown, Texas, officials said, ABC News reported. A gunman opened fire on a crowd participating in a “celebration of life” in the area, the Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed to ABC's Texas station, KTRK. KTRK...

Saudi cmdr. reportedly killed in southern Ma'rib

Sources close to Saudi Arabia reported that Major General Nasser Al-Dhaibani, commander of the Saudi coalition, has been killed in Yemen. A reporter affiliated with the Al-Islâh Party (affiliated with the resigned Yemeni government) tweeted the news. Al Jazeera correspondent also reported that the Saudi commander has been killed in heavy clashes in the southern Ma'rib province...

Zionist attack leaves 1 civilian martyred, 5 injured in WB

On the attack carried out by Zionist forces to Ras al-Ayn region in the northern West Bank, a 31 old Palestinian man was martyred. The Zionist military forces have directly shot him to his chest and martyred him, Palestine Al-Youm reported. The Zionists arrested a young Palestinian man from...

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on December 12

Arman-e Melli: Leader: Elaborate facts to eliminate possibility of distortion Asia: Exports of livestock to be started soon Aftab: Top negotiator says optimistic on Vienna results Leader stresses elaboration of facts to prevent enemy's distortion Ebtekar: Gen. Hajizadeh: West cannot do a damn thing against Iran in military areas Govt. spox.: Iranian...

P4+1, US hold meeting on Vienna talks

In a tweet on early Monday, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov wrote, "The #JCPOA participants (w/o #Iran) and the US met this evening to assess the situation at the #ViennaTalks and discuss the way ahead." Ulyanov also announced last night that a tripartite...

Police seize over 103 tons of drugs in SE Iran in 8 months

Brigadier General Ahmad Taheri made the announcement on Monday, saying that fighting against drug trafficking is among the top priorities of the Sistan and Baluchistan province police. He added that following the intelligence activities of the anti-narcotics police forces of the province in the current Iranian year, police dismantled 53...

Iran received no initiative, proposal from other side so far

Ali Bagheri Kani made the remarks in an interview with Press TV on Sunday, saying that the removal of the illegal and cruel US sanctions and Iran’s nuclear activities are two main sticking points in the current talks over which there still remains a host of differences between the...

Islamic journalists condemn UK sanction on Iranian journalist

The British government, in its latest act of hostility to free media, has imposed sanctions on an Iranian reporter and TV producer on false charges of spreading “misinformation regarding political prisoners". During Wednesday session of Britain's House of Commons, Labour MP Chris Bryant, who co-chairs the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary...

Iran justice minister departs for Egypt to attend COSP

Heading an Iranian delegation, Rahimi traveled to Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt on Monday morning to attend the Ninth session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. The ninth session of the conference will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh on 13-17 December 2021. The Convention is the...

Vienna talks inch forward despite European malpractice

But the narrative the Europeans are presenting is entirely different from what is happening at the negotiating table. Over the last few days, the three European parties to the Vienna talks – Frace, Germany, and Britain (E3) - have sought to project a dim prospect for the path forward.

Iran imposes sanctions on 20 American individuals, entities

Deputy Judiciary Chief for International Affairs made the remarks on Monday, saying that the United States imposed sanctions on any subject it could and then it (United States) turned to the issue of imposing sanctions on individuals and legal entities. This issue includes two categories, one is the ban...

Georgian, Indian festivals to host two Iranian titles

Directed by Kiumars Mohammad Chenari, Iranian documentaries 'Miss Ronaldo' and 'Color and Agony' have been screened at the 2nd Tbilisi Short Film International Festival “Diogenes 2021” in Georgia. 'Miss Ronaldo' has been accepted at the competition section of the Georgian festival and 'Color and Agony' has been nominated for an award in the...

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Iran Maragheh, Mexico Queretaro unis. sign academic MoU

The chancellor of Maragheh university Mohammadali Lotfollahi announced that the university signed an educational and research memorandum with the University of Queretaro in Santiago, Mexico to expand international cooperation. Using innovative methods and new technologies to advance joint projects and facilitating access to research infrastructure are among other goals of the...

Tehran, Riyadh reportedly hold security meeting in Jordan

The official Jordan news agency "Petra" announced Monday the end of the security meeting between representatives of Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Jordanian capital of Amman. The meeting was hosted by the Amman-based Arab Institute for Security Studies. "Petra" added that the meeting focused on "reducing the threat of missiles...

Iran, Oman stress developing bilateral ties, military coop.

Oman's Assistant to the Chief of Staff for Operations and Planning Brigadier Abdulaziz Abdullah al-Manthri met and held talks with the Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major-General Mohammad Bagheri on Monday. During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on enhancing bilateral ties and broadening cooperation in...

Closing ceremony of 20th Traditional, Ritual Theater Festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The 20th edition of the Traditional and Ritual Theatre Festival was held in the presence of Mohammad Mehdi Ismaeili, the Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Vahdat Hall of Tehran.

Locally producing tiles in Khorasan Razavi

Original Iranian art is a mosaic tile that pieces are cut and stacked together like a puzzle. Making tile requires a lot of patience that must be taken into consideration. There are different types of tiles, including seven colors, mosaic, mud-brick, clay, lattice, etc.