News Archive - 31 December 2021

He described the aggressive move of Zionist regime as "provocative". According to the numerous United Nations resolutions especially Resolution No. 497 passed by the UN Security Council (UNSC), the occupied Golan Heights is an inseparable and integral part of Syria, Khatibzadeh stated.  The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)...

The series of attacks by Saudi-led coalition’s fighter jets on various parts of Yemen still are ongoing, Almasirah reported. Saudi-led coalition forces also targeted residential areas in various parts of Yemen on Thursday. According to the report, Saudi fighter jets bombed residential areas in “Dhala” province. In the meantime,...

A local media outlet in Republic of Azerbaijan reported that an explosion caused by a gas leak in the center of Baku near “Flame Towers” Hotel which left two people injured. It was also reported that several cars parked in the area were seriously damaged. Rescue workers and police...

Media sources report the sound of an explosion heard in the "occupied Golan", New Press said. According to the report, eyewitnesses announced that thick smoke was observed over the sky after hearing the sound of an explosion in the Golan Heights. The Israeli regime's army has so far shown...

"So far, we have counted four deaths as a result of the forces' use of live bullets," the ministry said on its Facebook account, Xinhua reported. Earlier, the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors (CCSD), a non-governmental organization, said three people were killed "in the processions in Omdurman by the...

During a 50-minute phone call, US President Joe Biden warned Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Thursday that the US could impose new sanctions against Russia if it takes further military action against Ukraine, Time reported. Putin also responded that such a US move could lead to a complete rupture of ties between...

Yemeni sources reported that fighters of the Saudi-Emirati coalition attacked a headquarters of mercenaries of the Riyadh-backed government of Yemen in Shabwah province. Military sources reported that the attack took place on the forces of the resigned Yemeni government in an area in Al-Makha district, northwest of Shabwah. According to the...

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – It is the habit of Americans to dispose of their former allies.

The US occupation forces brought in 40 trucks laden with logistic materials to their illegitimate bases in Hasaka coming from Iraq, SANA reported. Local sources in al-Ya’rubiyah countryside told SANA reporter that 40 trucks for the US occupation, loaded with generators, refrigerators, and a number of tanks entered the...

Omicron has become the main coronavirus strain in France where the number of infections has seen a big increase in the last few days, the country’s public health agency has said,  Al-Jazeera reported. “62.4 percent of tests showed a profile compatible with the Omicron variant” at the start...

The bomb went off hidden beside a car parked near Science College on Jinnah Road, officials said, the Indian Express reported. Jinnah Road is one of Quetta’s main thoroughfares and busiest shopping districts. Officials are assessing the type of bomb. The deceased and injured have been shifted to Quetta...

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sent a cable to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of Russia, congratulating him on the New Year, SANA reported. Al-Assad said in the cable, ”I offer my warmest heartfelt congratulations to you, wishing the new year would bring progress and success to you and to...

Park, 69, was the country’s first democratically elected leader to be thrown out of office when the Constitutional Court upheld a parliament vote in 2017 to impeach her over a scandal that also led to the imprisonment of the chiefs of two conglomerates, Samsung and Lotte. South Korea’s top...

Speaking in a telephone conversation with his Nicaraguan counterpart Daniel Ortega on Thursday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi reiterated that US sanctions will not have any effect on the will of independent nations of the world. During the phone talks, the two presidents emphasized the need for the expansion of bilateral...

Accompanied by members of his Cabinet, President Raeisi, arrived in religious city of Qom on Thursday morning for a two-day visit and was welcomed by the governor general of Qom province, trusteeship of Hazrat Masoumeh (PBUH) and superintendent of Jamkaran Mosque and clergymen of this province. Upon his arrival to...

The German Foreign Ministry released a message on its official Twitter account on Thursday morning, noting that the two sides discussed a wide range of international developments including Iran and JCPOA. The new round, eighth round of Vienna talks, began on Monday Dec. 27 in Austria capital of Vienna...

Arman-e-Melli Iran’s Bagheri Kani holds meeting with Mora, E3 envoys No artificial deadlines set for Vienna talks: E3 troika say Asia Iran, Serbia discuss multilateral relations Iran agreed with China to open consulate in Bandar Abbas Russia diplomat says optimistic for success of Vienna talks Aftab Russian envoy reports...

Speaking in an interview with RT on Thursday, he said that future agreement between Iran and the West on its nuclear activities will be an important opportunity to reduce tensions in the region, especially any mischief and sabotage against Tehran will directly affect countries of the region and will...

Earlier on Thursday, Ali Bagheri Kani met and held talks with Deputy EU Freign Policy Chief Enrique Mora to discuss Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA. Concurrently, the expert-level talks are still ongoing in Austrian capital of Vienna bilaterally and multilaterally. MA/5387880...

The president, who was speaking at the newly established Iranian Expatriates Supreme Council, emphasized that the concerned officials’ entire efforts are aimed at resolving problems facing Iranian expatriates. President Raeisi said that the Iranian expatriates have both great potentials and can create great opportunities, so that they will feel that...

Today coincides with the anniversary of the strong presence of the brave people of Iran in the rallies on December 30, 2009, which is a turning point in the history of the   Revolution and another golden leaf in the honors of the people of Islamic Iran. The statement released...

Ahmad Mahdavi Abhari Secretary-General of Petrochemical Industry Employers' Association broke the news on Thursday on the occasion of National Day of Petrochemical Industry and reiterated that it is predicted that the country would export about $14 billion worth of petrochemicals by yearend. With the coordination made in this regard,...

Regarding the results of negotiations between Iran and P4+1 group of countries including UK, France, Russia, China and Germany, Ali Bagheri Kani Iran’s top negotiator stated that the main focus of talks was on the removal of anti-Iranian sanctions, so interaction between Iranian side and other JCPOA party continued. Several...

Iran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani left Vienna for Tehran after meeting with the European troika (representatives of the three parties to the JCPOA) and Deputy EU Foreign Policy Chief Enrique Mora.  Before leaving for Tehran, Bagheri Kani told reporters in front of the Coburg Hotel that he...

The talks, however, made progress that the Russian lead negotiator described as “indisputable.” Commenting on Tuesday’s negotiations over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Russia envoy to the talks said, “Today in the course of Vienna Talks on JCPOA the working group on nuclear issues held...

All JCPOA parties expressed satisfaction with the positive trend and pragmatic atmosphere in the course of current negotiations, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organization said. In a tweet on Wed., Mikhail Ulyanov Russia’s envoy in Vienna talks wrote, “Met today with the #US Special Envoy for #Iran...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement on the eve of the second anniversary of the martyrdom of former Iran's IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Martyr Soleimani always played a role in line with the principled policies of the...

Speaking with Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mehdi Sobhani on Thursday, Syria’s Minister of Tourism Mohammad Rami Radwan Martini said that his country is vehemently interested in boosting tourism travels to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Emphasizing the importance and role of tourism sector in strengthening relations between nations, he...

Referring to the arrival of the second anniversary of the martyrdom of former Iran's IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami spoke about the impact of the martyrdom of Gen. Soleimani in the region. He also pointed to Iran's retaliatory measure to attack Al Asad Air Base home...

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the country's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) hailed Iran's achievements in the field of space programs as well as science parks under pressure and sanctions of the enemies. Eslami also referred to the peaceful nuclear program of the country, saying that according to Articles 2 and...

The famous villain Mehrab Shahbakhsh and two of his accomplices who were behind the martyrdom of two IRGC Quds forces in Sistan and Baluchestan were identified and killed by IRGC forces in an intelligence operation. Sepah News quoted the public relations office of the IRGC Ground Force's Quds Base as saying...

While the COVID-19 pandemic and its repercussions have continued into 2021, this year wasn’t as tumultuous as 2020, which put in a claim to be the worst year ever. Much like 2020, this year has been dominated once again by the coronavirus pandemic but it was not all that happened...

"Indeed, we observe some progress on two tracks: at the negotiating table and in public assessments of the situation at the #ViennaTalks. Now for the first time since June, these assessments contain cautious positive elements. That means that the negotiators really move ahead", Russia’s Permanent Representative to Vienna-based International Organizations...

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TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Tehraners took to the streets on Thurs. to commemorate Dey 9 Epic, which refers to the mass rallies held in support of the Iranian Establishment to put an end to months of foreign-sponsored unrest after the 2009 elections.

The commemoration ceremony was held in Sarajevo on Friday in the presence of the families of the martyrs, esteemed officials of Iranian institutions, a number of NGOs from 7 different Bosnian cities at UNITIC Hall. Former Iran's IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Iraq's Second-in-Command of...