News Archive - 10 February 2022

Croatian FM congrats Amir-Abdollahian on revolution anniv.

In his congratulatory message, Croatian foreign minister felicitated the victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran in 1979 and wished peace and prosperity to the country and noble nation of Islamic Iran. “This year is a special year for both countries, as we celebrate the 30th establishment anniversary of...

Iranian oil exports at highest level over past 3 years

Tehran's oil exports have been limited since former US President Donald Trump in 2018 exited a 2015 nuclear accord and reimposed sanctions aimed at curbing oil exports and the associated revenue to Iran's government, Reuters has reported. Iran has kept some exports flowing despite sanctions as intermediaries find ways...

Tehran, Muscat sign MoU on economic coop.

Fatemi-Amin who visited Oman’s capital Muscat on top of a high-ranking trade delegation attended the 19th Iran-Oman Joint Economic Committee meeting which was held during February 8-9. In this meeting, Fatemi-Amin and Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Qais Al Yousef signed a Memorandum of Understanding on economic cooperation between...

Libyan PM survives assassination attempt: source

The source said the incident happened as Dbeibah was returning home, describing it as a clear assassination attempt, but the attackers fled and the incident has been referred for investigation. Reuters has seen no immediate photographs or footage of the incident or its aftermath or spoken to other witnesses...

Two US military convoys come under attack in Iraq

Al Forat News reported early Thursday that an American logistics convoy had been attacked in Samawah.  The second US logistics convoy was targeted on the Samawah-al-Diwaniyah International Road, Sabreenews reported. Recently, several roadside bombs exploded in the path of a US military logistics convoy in Dhi Qar and...

Russia begins military drills with Belarus for 10 days

The exercises, scheduled to continue until February 20 in Belarus, had begun and would center around “suppressing and repelling external aggression,” Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement, The Defense Post reported. Soldiers would practice beefing up sections of the Belarus border to block the delivery of weapons and...

Yemen shoots down Saudi Spy drone over Hajjah sky

A spokesman for Yemen’s Armed Forces Yahya Saree announced that Yemeni air defenses have shot down a Saudi spy drone in the town of Harz in Hajjah province. Saying the drone was CH-4 armed drones, he added the drone was shot down by a surface-to-air missile while carrying out hostile actions. Clashes between...

4 injured in drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport

The Saudi coalition also claimed to have been able to intercept the drone, saying that its fragments injured four people. This comes as the Yemeni army and popular committees have not yet reacted to the incident and have not taken responsibility for the attack. The Yemeni army has always insisted that...

Fire breaks out in warehouse near Dubai International Airport

A fire that broke out in a warehouse near Dubai International Airport on Thursday afternoon has been brought under control, the Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) said, Khaleej Time reported. The DCD said the operations room received a report at 12:54pm of a fire that broke out in a warehouse...

At least 4 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia

Abdifatah Aden Hassan, Somali police spokesman confirmed the 10:30 a.m. incident, saying that a suicide bomber wearing explosive vests wrapped around his waist blew himself up, Xinhua also reported. "A suicide bomber blew himself up at the El Gaab intersection while it was closed, and the device exploded...

Pakistan stresses need to strengthen relations with Iran

In a message to the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Shah Mahmood Qureshi cordially congratulated the Iranian people and government on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The two nations of Iran and Pakistan enjoy historical relations of religious, cultural, and geographical commonalities, Qureshi's massage read. Pakistan's Foreign Minister stressed that he...

Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on February 10

Asia: Iran has 87 million barrels of oil  Aftab: Leader appoints former defense minister to new post in army Both sides in Vienna ready to reach agreement Ebtekar: IRGC unveils new strategic long-range missile Europeans claim JCPOA revival at last hours Etemad: IRGC testfires new strategic long-range missile Etela'at: Raeisi to...

End of Vienna talks depends on West will to remove sanctions

Addressing the commemoration ceremony of the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on Thursday, the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahain said that throughout the history Iranians have proven that they respond to the threats with resistance, and perseverance. Today, on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iranian diplomats in...

Iran approach towards intl. relations strategic, not tactical

On the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian President attended a ceremony with the participation of ambassadors, staff members, and heads of missions to international and regional organizations residing in Tehran as well as the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Bagheri meets EU, P4+1 delegations in Vienna's Coburg Hotel

With the return of the negotiating delegations to Vienna, the talks are being pursued seriously. Iranian top negotiator arrived at the Coburg Hotel on Thursday to continue sanction removal talks. In this regard, he held expert meetings with representatives of the P4+1 and the European Union to discuss nuclear issues and removal of sanctions. The...

Nationwide Islamic Revolution anniversary rallies kick off

People from all walks of life are holding massive rallies in different cities and towns across Iran on Wednesday to celebrate the 43nd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. For the second consecutive year, this year's rallies are held in the form of drive-in rallies amid the...