News Archive - 24 June 2022

End of US era in Latin America ‘approaching’

The continuous and serial political developments in Latin America indicate that countries of this region, which have always been considered the backyard of the United States, have become a major obstacle in the path of the policy of unilateralism by the United States. Some series of developments are underway in...

Quake jolts Paktika prov. in Afghanistan again, five killed

Afghan National TV announced that a new earthquake has jolted city of “Gyan” in Paktika province around 10 a.m. on Friday. According to initial reports, at least five people have been killed in the quake. Head of National Radio and Television of the interim government of Taliban in Afghanistan...

UN confirms Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli forces

“It is deeply disturbing that Israeli authorities have not conducted a criminal investigation,” Ravina Shamdasani told a briefing in Geneva. Israeli and Palestinians officials have exchanged recriminations over the incident, which has heightened tensions. Israel has denied that any Israeli soldier “targeted a journalist.” Shamdasani added that the information...

Emirati gas facility targeted in Iraq again (+VIDEO)

Iraqi media on Friday evening reported a rocket attack on the facilities of Emirati company "Dana Gas" in the north of the country. Sabereen News reported that UAE gas facility was targeted with Katyusha rockets and after the attack, smoke has risen to the sky.

Saudi-led coalition not even show mercy to Yemeni pilgrims

Ministry of Guidance and Land Transport Organization of Yemeni National Salvation Government in Sanaa issued a statement on Friday and lashed out at the refusal of aggressors and mercenaries of Saudi coalition to issue permits and open the roads to Yemeni travelers and pilgrims, Almasirah reported. By allowing only a...

Iran condemns Zionist regime FM’s baseless accusations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh ridiculed the baseless and unfounded allegations made by the Zionist regime's Foreign Minister in his visit to Ankara at a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart and described it as part of a pre-planned scenario to tarnish the amicable ties between two Muslim...

"BRICS" promises effective move for global peace: Iran FM

In his twitter account on Friday, Amir-Abdollahian wrote that “BRICS” with its innovative perspective and high capacities promise an effective move on the path of global peace and development in the international arena. Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi, by accepting the invitation of Chinese President to attend BRICS+ Summit, will explain...

Cleric lauds managing role of martyr Beheshti in intl. arenas

Speaking in this week's Friday Prayers sermon in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla on the occasion of Judiciary Week, he said that Martyr Ayatollah Beheshti was the architect of the judiciary system in the country and one of the great thinkers of Shiite history who took giant strides in promoting judicial...

Russia supports 3+3 format with Iran, Turkey participation

He made the remarks in Baku on Friday at a joint press conference with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov. Cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan in reconstruction of the Nagorno-Karabakh region is important in strengthening bilateral relations, he said, adding that Russia is ready to participate in the peace agreement between...

Iran reliable partner for linking BRICS to energy checkpoints

“We are ready to share all our capabilities and potentials, including short and cheap transportation and transit networks, the exceptional asset of trained manpower as well as significant scientific achievements to [help] BRICS realize its goals,” Raeisi said in a televised speech at the BRICS Business Forum virtual summit, which...

Russia urges Iran to export construction materials: Safari

Referring to the recent visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Tehran and determination of the two countries to expand trade and economic ties, Safari stated that Iran has established good cooperation with Russia in the fields of trade, transit, energy, etc. In the trade sector, the two countries...

At least three dead in Ecuador’s anti-govt. protests: report

At least three people have died amid ongoing protests against the government of Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, according to Ecuadorian authorities. Scores of police officers have been injured and more than 100 people have been arrested, authorities also said, CNN reported. Thursday marks the eleventh day of protest in the...

Syrian army launch operation to cleanse Raqqa from ISIL

Syrian army units, backed by joint Syrian-Russian fighter jets, launched an operation in Jabal al-Bashari area in southeastern Raqqa province. Jabal al-Bashari area is said to have witnessed significant activity by remnants of ISIL terrorist group in the past few months. In the first hours of operations, Syrian army ‌carried...

Release of Afghanistan's assets should not be politicized

Addressing the United Nations Security Council meeting on 'Situation in Afghanistan" held on Thursday, Majid Takht Ravanchi pointed to the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan and said that absolute need to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan with the participation of all ethnic groups is quite clear. He...

BRICS emphasizes diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear issue

“We reiterate the need to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue through peaceful and diplomatic means in accordance with the international law and emphasize the significance of presenting Iran’s nuclear deal and UNSC Res. 2231 for nonproliferation as well as further peace and stability. We hope that diplomatic efforts to resume...

Raeisi offers condolences to Afghanistan over deadly quake

In his message of condolences on Friday, President Raeisi stressed that Iranian nation and government stand by Afghan people and will make their utmost effort to alleviate suffering of Afghan people. “I instructed Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) to offer quality relief and rescue services in the process of helping...

Russia's Putin to visit Iran for bilateral talk: Kremlin

"He will certainly [go there] over time, but exact dates are yet to be determined," the spokesman said, when asked to comment on the possibility of Putin visiting Iran and participating in an Astana format summit. On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed hope that the Iran-Russia-Turkey Summit will...

EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell to arrive in Iran tonight

It is scheduled that EU Foreign Policy Chief will meet and hold talks with some of high-ranking officials of the country, Saeed Khatibzadeh announced. According to him, Borrell's visit comes within the framework of ongoing consultations between Iran and European Union, bilateral, international and international issues, as well as the...