News Archive - 22 February 2022

On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the sovereignty of the DPR and LPR (the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics). Subsequent agreements on friendship, cooperation, and mutual assistance were signed with their leaders. Putin instructed the Russian Foreign Ministry to establish diplomatic relations with the DPR and LPR, and...

The helicopter was taking part in a range training operation when it crashed. The incident occurred at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, a Navy base in Kauai, Hawaii, shortly after 10 a.m. local time Tuesday. The helicopter was taking part in a range training operation on the base...

Some news sources reported that the sound of a terrible explosion was heard in southern Syria. Several surface-to-surface missiles on late Tuesday were fired from the occupied Golan into areas in Syria's Qunaitra, causing material damage, according to SANA. No further details have been released on the attack. Being one of...

Arman-e Melli: Raeisi in GECF summit: Gas to form future of world's energy  Aftab: Who will replace Macron? Ebtekar: Amir-Abdollahian to CNN: Tehran is optimistic about Vienna talks' results Etemad: Putin recognizes Ukrainian region as independent state Etela'at: Raeisi  stresses role of gas in post-Covid economy Iran: Cutting US hand...

According to Yemen’s al-Masirah television network,  the Saudi-led coalition attack hit the “al-Raqo” border area in Saada province. Different areas of Hajjah province were also bombed by the Saudi coalition fighters 18 times on Tuesday, killing one civilian and wounding 10 others, Al-Masirah added.  Saudi fighter jets also targeted Al-Jouf...

President Ebrahim Raeisi, who has paid a two-day visit to Qatar to attend the sixth Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), left Doha for Tehran last night. Upon his arrival at Mehrabad Airport, Raeisi said that his trip was aimed at improving mutual trust and cooperation with neighbors and increasing...

Speaking in an interview with Mehr news agency (MNA) on Wednesday, Zohreh Elahian said that Iran has announced the policy of promoting its relations with neighboring states, the issue of which is followed up by government officials in the current administration of President Raeisi seriously. Unfortunately, “we are witnessing the...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi lin his first visit to an Arab country left for Qatar on Monday, both to strengthen relations between the two countries and to attend the sixth Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).  The Islamic Republic of Iran has one of the best...

New strategies for promoting trade and identifying new capacities for mutual cooperation were discussed during the meetings. Fatemi Amin also met with his Qatari counterpart and discussed the importance of promoting trade and economic exchanges using the common capacities and potentials of the two countries with him. The Iranian Minister accompanied...

Speaking in a speech entitled "Report of Committee of the United Nations Charter" on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Zahra Ershadi added that NAM expresses its deep concern at the enforcement of laws and other forms of economic coercion...

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine prompted a response from an array of Western countries, including the US and the UK, threatening to impose sanctions against Russia.  Here are the latest updates: The US president announced the first tranche...

Speaking on the sidelines of 6th Summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday, Iranian Minister of Oil Javad Owji stated, “During the sixth GECF summit, Iran has repeatedly announced that it has enjoyed necessary capacity to supply gas to neighboring countries and even Europe.

The police forces of the city confiscated a truck carrying great amounts of opium on the "Kerman-Shiraz" transportation axis, the police chief said. The smuggler was arrested and sent to prison after going through the legal process, he added. Iran is at the forefront of the fight against drug trafficking and thousands...

On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Fuad Hussein Foreign Minister of Iraq met and held talks with members of the Senate and US House of Representatives on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and other issues including Iran, Iraq News Agency reported. While emphasizing the importance of negotiations...

Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian held a meeting with Mohamed Arkab, Algeria Minister of Energy on the sidelines of the 6th GECF Summit in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. Appreciating the Algerian minister's remarks and emphasizing Iran's readiness to cooperate with Algeria in all fields, especially in the field of electricity,...

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine prompted a response from an array of Western countries, including the US and the UK, threatening to impose sanctions against Russia.  Here are the latest updates: EU to sanction Russian individuals and entities ...

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations wrote in a tweet on Tuesday that he held a meeting with Enrique Mora and exchanged views on the current state of affairs. "Apparently the negotiations on restoration of JCPOA are about to cross the finish line," he added. Earlier, the deputy EU foreign...

"The Zionist regime is hated by all nations no matter their religion," Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said in an interview with Mehr News Agency recently. The Iranian general also described the Israeli regime as a murderous savage regime that is on the verge of collapse despite all support and backing that receives from...

The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi held a meeting with President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the sidelines of the 6th GECF Summit in Doha on Tuesday. Raeisi expressed dissatisfaction with the low level of economic ties with Algeria saying that Tehran-Algiers relations can be further expanded at bilateral, regional and international...

The Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran announced that during the 17th  Iran-Kazakhstan Economic, Trade, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation Commission, the two countries signed 3 cooperation documents. According to the report by the Iranian standard organization, the three cooperation documents were signed to increase bilateral cooperation in...

In a meeting with the President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi on Tuesday afternoon on the sidelines of the 6th GECF Summit in Doha, Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi expressed his satisfaction with his remarks on the successful results of his country's development programs and said, “In the view of the...

 Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani held a meeting on Tuesday in Doha. Amir-Abdollahian is accompanying President Ebrahim Raeisi on the Qatar visit. In this meeting, the two top diplomats discussed the latest developments in the relations between the two countries in various political, economic...

Also, similar bilateral meetings were held on Tuesday morning and yesterday. Intensive expert meetings and consultations took place on Monday and Tuesday. The eighth round of talks on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions in Vienna began on December 27 and has proven to be one of the lengthiest rounds of...

This is the first visit of the Omani foreign minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi to Tehran after Amir-Abdollahian's assumed the Iranian Foreign Ministry last summer. The visit by the Omani top diplomat comes after the recent visit of the Iranian foreign minister to Oman and meeting with his...

"The peaceful capability of Iran's nuclear program must always remain like the Sword of Damocles above the heads of the disloyal [states] to act as a real guarantee to abide them by their obligations," the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Admiral Shmakhani wrote in a post on...

In a tweet on Tuesday, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s Representative to Vienna-based International Organizations wrote, “At the final stage of the #ViennaTalks, intensive consultations in various formats are underway.” “This afternoon I had a useful and businesslike meeting with E3 colleagues,” he added. EU's Deputy Foreign Policy Chief and...

The Iranian national Karate team is facing several important events such as the Asian matches, the Asian Championship matches, the matches of Islamic countries, and several others. The Iranian Karate Federation is deciding on the invitation, and if the conditions are right, Iran's national karate team will leave for the Netherlands on April 9. The...

A US-led coalition logistics convoy carrying equipment and supplies needed by US troops was targeted by a roadside bomb in southern Iraq. According to Iraqi sources, the blast took place near the city of Al-Nasiriyah in Dhi Qar province, and no casualties have been reported yet. No group has...

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine prompted a response from an array of Western countries, including the US and the UK, threatening to impose sanctions against Russia. The White House said it will announce a new round of sanctions during...

Gunmen attacked two villages in ​​Niger State, burning down houses and firing several bombs indiscriminately at villagers, Nigerian Tribune reported. According to the report, at least 14 people were killed and more than 15 others were abducted in the attack. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari recently called on the Nigerian military...

There is severe flooding in parts of Northern Ireland and flood warnings remain in place across England, Scotland and Wales, BBC reported. "Severe disruption" means Network Rail is advising customers to check before they travel on the railways. Franklin comes days after Storm Eunice killed three people and left...

The blast, at a makeshift gold-panning site at Gomgombiro in the southwest of the country, happened when a stock of dynamite blew up, said local officials and hospital staff, France 24 reported. Images showed a large blast site of felled trees and destroyed tin houses. Bodies lay on the...

Saudi coalition fighter jets on Monday targeted the provinces of Hajjah, Al-Jawf, Marib and Taiz 30 times, causing physical casualties and financial damages to the Yemenis. Earlier, the Saudi coalition airstrike on the house of a Yemeni citizen in Hajjah province also killed one woman and wounded 10 other people.  Since...

He made the remarks in his meeting with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Keith Rowley on the sidelines of the 6th Summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in the Qatari capital Doha on Monday evening. Expressing Iran's interest in expanding relations with Trinidad and Tobago, especially in...

"Pressing ahead with its heavy-handed clampdown on protesters, the Canadian police are now wearing LRADs (long-range acoustic devices). LRADs can cause significant damage to auditory nerves. Another brazen move to stifle the voices of dissent! Hush! Canadian protesters don’t scream!," wrote Kazem Gharibabadi in a tweet on Tuesday...

Saeed Khatibzadeh said in a statement that Iran was closely watching developments in Ukraine, calling on all sides to refrain from any action that would increase tensions. He also called on all sides to resolve the issue through dialogue. “Unfortunately, NATO interference and provocative moves led by the United States...

Referring to the ongoing visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi to Qatar, Amir-Abdollahian in a tweet wrote that Iran-Qatar relations are based on common interests. Strengthening relations with neighbors, especially Arab countries, is a key priority in Iran's policy, he added. He also noted that Iran extends its hand of friendship to the...

The sixth Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) with the theme of "Energy Security in the World" officially began with the speech by the Emir of Qatar on Tuesday morning. The meeting is attended by the presidents, prime ministers and energy ministers of Iran, Algeria, Egypt, Libya,...

He made the remarks in his meeting with Iranians residing in Qatar late on Monday and said, “In a meeting held with Qatari Prime Minister, I grasped out that Qatar is vehemently interested in promoting its ties with Iran in all areas, especially in the fields of trade and economy.

Being a member of the Iranian negotiating team to the Vienna talks, Mehdi Safari on Monday met with ambassadors and permanent representatives of Germany and India to discuss the development and strengthening of bilateral economic relations in various economic fields, including oil, banking, port affairs and economic companies. Emphasizing...

On Sunday, a group of more than 250 Iranian lawmakers wrote a letter to the government of Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi to warn against a deal with the United States without sufficient guarantees.  The lawmakers called on the government to obtain guarantees from the US and Europe that...

"ViennaTalks are at a crucial moment. We are nearing the end after ten months of negotiations," the deputy EU foreign policy chief Enrique Mora has posted on his Twitter account. Mora, who coordinates the talks, added that "The result is still uncertain." The EU representative added that "Key issues...

In a meeting held between Ambassador of Japan to Tehran Aikawa Kazutoshi and the general-director of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) in Hormozgan Province Mohammadi Karaji-Ran, the envoy pointed to the long-lasting and friendly relations between Iran and Japan, adding that expansion of commercial transactions with Iran is very important for Japan, in which...

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen made the remarks in a telephone conversation with the Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Assistant for Special Political Affairs on Tuesday. In the phone talk, the latest developments in Syria, especially the meeting of the Constitutional Committee, were discussed. Emphasizing that stabilized situation in...

The MoU was inked by Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasenci on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit which is underway in the Qatari capital Doha. Earlier on Monday, Owji met and held talks with Plasencia and stressed for the...

 The importance of management consulting in Iran Management consulting can be in many forms including strategic consulting in Iran. Strategic consulting in Iran is a type of management consulting service which insinuates high-level decision-making and advising to elicit the best results using deep knowledge.  In the following article,...

Speaking at a weekly press conference on Tuesday, the cabinet spokesman Jahromi pointed to the ongoing Vienna talks, saying that the government will take steps to neutralize the sanctions. He stated that any sanctions that violate the obligations of the other side and Iran's economic interests must be lifted. The...

The International Exhibition of Mining and Mining Industries is an opportunity to identify the mining capacities and potentials of this southern province aimed at attracting investment within the framework of the joint venture (JV) and developing the target market for the mining industry in line with turning this province...

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Wednesday, February 23.      ...

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Located 5 km from city of Kermanshah in the west of Iran, there is Taq-e Bostan, the rocky architecture which is reported to be built during the Sassanid Empire of Persia (Iran) at around the 4th century CE.      ...

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Tuesday, February 22.        ...