News Archive - 20 February 2022

"The leadership of our country has repeatedly declared and continues to declare its readiness to continue solving outstanding problems through diplomacy. <…> Every state has the right to protect its territory and borders. The Russian Federation, the United States, or any other country is no exception. Russian troops are...

Following a 105-minute discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that the US and NATO should "take Russian demands for security guarantees seriously." Macron made a similar call to US President Joe Biden earlier in the day, although their discussions lasted about...

Arman-e Melli: Iranian President to visit Qatar Reaching agreement closer than ever Aftab: President Raeisi's visit to Qatar turning point in neighboring relations Ebtekar: West playing dual game of text and time FM: Vienna talks requires political decisions now No commitment to any agreement without valid guarantee Atrak: West raises...

This MoU was inked by Iranian Minister of Justice Amin Hossein Rahimi and his Armenian counterpart Karen Andrasyan for enhancing and broadening bilateral cooperation in judicial field. During the meeting, Iranian Minister stated that the two countries of Iran and Armenia enjoy historical and civilizational relations and principled policy...

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Affairs Mehdi Safari also attended the meeting. Earlier on Sunday, a bilateral meeting was held in Vienna on Sunday between Iran’s top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and EU Coordinator for Vienna talks Enrique Mora. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in his meeting...

Shakerdoust won the award at the 26th edition of the Rabat International Author Film Festival held from February 11 to 19, 2022 in Morroco. The jury members of the festival also praised the Iranian drama film "Titi" directed by Ida Panahandeh, for presenting a new theme and a different image of...

On the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference, Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with the Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman. Stating that the Iranian delegation in Vienna is facing the western dual game of "text" and "time", the Iranian top diplomated said that, "We are ready to reach a good agreement in the...

Saudi coalition's crimes against civilians in Yemen are still continuing, Almasirah reported. In a recent operation, Saudi artillery shelled the Baqim area in Yemen's Saada province. Following the Saudi brutal attacks, 9 civilians were seriously wounded and some of them are reported to be in critical condition. All nine injured civilians...

Iraqi sources reported that the country's military forces along with the PMU launched a joint security operation to pursue and destroy the ISIL terrorists' remnants in the town of Tarmiyah in northern Baghdad. The town of Tarmiyah is considered an insecure area and a stronghold of ISIL. ISIL terrorists launch terrorist operations against civilians...

"We strongly reject the media and propaganda hysteria triggered by the US government against Russia, and we firmly oppose NATO's expansion towards the borders of that sister nation", Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, the Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs said. Russia believes that the West's claims of an imminent invasion of Ukraine...

The United Arab Emirates warned Sunday of the rising threat of drone attacks, such as those launched by Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, at a defense industry conference on unmanned systems. “We have to unite to prevent the use of drones from threatening civilian safety and destroying economic institutions,” claimed Mohammed bin...

On the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Norwegian counterpart Anniken Huitfeldt. Considering the 151-years old diplomatic relations between Tehran and Oslo as an excellent basis for further development and expansion of relations between the two countries, Amir-Abdollahian stated...

Speaking in his meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov in Tehran on Sunday, President Raeisi said that Iran intends to develop and expand all-out relations with Central Asian countries. President Raeisi pointed to the vast capacities of cooperation between...

Rostam Ghasemi on Sunday discussed establishing regular shipping lines and transit transportation, as well as increasing flights between Iran and Qatar with his Qatari counterpart. Four agreements were also signed between Iran and Qatar with the presence of the Qatari President Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Emir of Qatar. The Iranian President Ebrahim...

The two Foreign Ministers of Iran and Spain discussed bilateral ties and Vienna talks, as well several regional and international issues. Referring to the situation in Afghanistan, Amir-Abdollahian appreciated Spain for shipping vaccination aid to Afghan people and stressed the need for all countries to help the people of Afghanistan. Speaking about the...

Yesterday, seperate bilateral mmeetings were held between Iranian and Russian negotiating teams, as well as Iranian and Chinese delegations. The eighth round of nuclear talks on the removal of anti-Iranian sanctions kicked off in Austrian capital of Vienna on Dec. 27 and participants were busy active completing the draft of text...

Being Ghazali's third short film, Smile of the Mask is about the bitter social issue of acid spraying and the smiles hidden behind the victim's masks. The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival is an annual independent film festival held each March in San Jose, California and Redwood City, California. The...

According to RT's report, a Syrian army checkpoint stopped a US military convoy on the eastern outskirts of al-Hasakah, forcing it to retreat. News sources also reported that a Syrian army checkpoint forced a US military convoy to retreat in a village in southern Qamishli. Local sources also said that a convoy consisting of...

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The official Press agency of Saudi Arabia reported that Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia met and held talks with his American counterpart Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference(MSC). During the meeting, the...

Local media in Iraq reported the sound of an explosion was heard in the city of Mosul. The blast occurred on the eastern axis of the city of Mosul in Ninawa. Iraqi officials have not commented on the matter yet while the main cause of the blasts has not been...

Tensions in eastern parts of Ukraine have increased recently and there are several reports of explosions in different regions of the country. As a diplomatic source told Reuters that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) had recorded about 2,000 ceasefire violations between Ukrainian forces and the...

The monarch, 95, has tested positive for the virus and is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue carrying out light duties this week, Guardian reported. MP/PR...

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral ties and issues of mutual concerns. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated that security of the Persian Gulf and West Asia is directly linked to the security of neighboring geographical areas including Europe. Islamic...

Hossein Amir-Abdollhian met with Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs on the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference (MSC). During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest status of the talks in Vienna and the details of the possible agreements. Hailing the role of Joseph...

Referring to negotiations held during the visit of the related Taliban Minister to Iran and the meeting of water commissioners held in Afghanistan, Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian stated that several talks have been held with Afghan parties during the last 3 months. "We have received three phone calls from Afghan...

Visiting Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply of Brazil Tereza Cristina Corrêa da Costa Dias welcomed expansion of trade ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran and said that setting customs tariff is one of the main barriers facing trade and business activity of the two countries. Speaking on...

Issuing a statement In Sunday's public session, 250 members of the Iranian Parliament addressed the Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi. Stating that the Vienna talks have reached a critical point, the Iranian Parliament members stated that the US and the unreliable western countries must ensure that they will not withdraw from the agreement again.

Many countries in the world are heeding the progress as an encouraging signal to brace for resumption, and in many cases strengthening, of trade ties with Iran. This is evident from the meetings between Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several foreign counterparts that was held on the sidelines...

Multiple explosions could be heard late on Saturday and early on Sunday in the centre of the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, a Reuters reporter said. The origin of the explosions was not clear. There was no immediate comment from separatist authorities or from Kyiv.

Following the Saudi coalition's brutal attacks on Sana'a, two Yemeni civilians were also injured, Almasirah reported. Military sources said that after the unsuccessful advance of the Saudi mercenaries towards the positions of the Yemeni revolutionaries in southern Marib, 20 mercenaries related to the resigned Yemeni President and Al-Islah were killed and...

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Robinson R44 helicopter crashed at around 1:20 p.m. EST between 10th and 14th streets, CBS Miami reported.  A helicopter crashed into the ocean in Miami Beach on Saturday afternoon. Two of the three helicopter passengers were rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital...

The series of Saudi coalition's crimes against civilians in Yemen still continue. Fighter jets belonging to the Saudi-led coalition bombarded various areas of Sanaa, the capital of Yemen on Sunday morning. According to the reports, areas of “Hadhramaut” province were also heavily targeted by Saudi fighter jets. Yemeni Spokesman for...

At least 16 people were killed and 20 others wounded when a female suicide bomber blew herself up at a restaurant in Beledwayne, the regional capital of Hiiraan province, police told dpa on Saturday. The female bomber entered in the restaurant, which is normally frequented by city residents and...

According to RT's report, a Syrian army checkpoint stopped and intercepted a US military convoy on the eastern outskirts of al-Hasakah, forcing it to retreat. News sources also reported that a Syrian army checkpoint forced a US military convoy to retreat in a village in southern Qamishli. Local sources also said that...

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed his optimism that a good agreement would be reached in the Vienna talks. Speaking in an interview with Christiane Amanpour, Chief Anchor of CNN, Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran under the administration of President Raeisi has a strong will to reach a good agreement in Vienna...

Arman-e Melli: Reviving JCPOA opportunity for Iran, democrats Iranian FM: Iran's will is reaching agreement in shortest time Ebtekar: Iranian FM calls west to make its final decision German Chancellor: All elements of good agreement on table Etemad: Iran not to back down from red lines in talks Etela'at: President:...

Speaking among reporters during his visit to southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province on Sunday to inaugurate some operational projects and also defense achievements in the fields of armor, air force and ICT of Army Ground Force, Major General Bagheri said that security situation of southeastern borders of the country...

Speaking on Saturday with the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in a telephone call on Saturday, the Iranian president said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to further develop and strengthen political, trade, and economic relations with Serbia in the interests of the two nations." Saying that there are various opportunities...

In addition, the two sides agreed to make more use of Qatari commercial airlines over Iranian sky, Rostam Ghasemi Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development stated on Sunday before his visit to Qatari capital Doha. Stating that his visit to Qatar and talks with Qatari counterpart had previously...

According to the scheduled program, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi and high-ranking delegation will visit Qatari capital Doha on Monday and bilateral meetings will be held on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). GECF member states hold 44 percent of gas production in the world, 67...

Heading a delegation, President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Noman Kabir leftAllama Iqbal International Airport for Tehran. The visit of Lahore's senior business activists and the city's officials of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce is set with the coordination of the Consulate General of the Islamic...

Qatar has close ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States and other countries on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), he said at a meeting at Chatham House, also known as Royal Institute of International Affairs on Sunday. "We are trying to figure out how we...

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