News Archive - 15 December 2022

In a video released by the Russian MoD just days ahead of Russia’s “Day of Strategic Missile Forces”, the military could be seen loading a “Yars” intercontinental ballistic missile into a silo launcher in Kaluga.

The statement said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is steadfast in supporting and promoting human rights, regardless of the double and negative cliches that have been created as part of the campaign of some governments over the past decades to discredit Iran. The rights of women and all members of...

The figures indicate a decline of 11.02% in tonnage and 11.8% in value compared with last year's corresponding period.  Pistachio topped the list of exports in terms of value with $229.9 million. Tomato was the second major agricultural export product in terms of value with $193.

Another member of the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is in serious condition having undergone surgery following the incident late on Wednesday, the statement said. Two other soldiers are being treated for minor injuries, Aljazeera reported. “It is with deep regret that Óglaigh na hÉireann (the Irish defense...

In a statement, Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General’s Office said that four company employees engaged in repair and construction works in the village of Chirag village were injured due to the explosion of an antipersonnel mine at around 6:00 p.m. local time (1400GMT). The statement further stated that one of four...

"Currently, we want to take a step with Syria and Russia, as a trio. For this, first, our intelligence organizations should come together, then our defense ministers and, then our foreign ministers should meet," Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters aboard the presidential plane returning from his Turkmenistan trip. Saying that...

Washington will not be able to evade responsibility for Kyiv's terrorist actions, including for aiming rockets at Russian targets, Maria Zakharova said at a briefing Thursday. "Washington, which has practically become a party to the conflict, will not be able to evade complicity in the terror unleashed by the Kyiv...

The Zionists' raid was launched on the al-'Arrub Refugee Camp located in the north of Al-Khalil. Zionist troops used sound bombs and tear gas to attack Palestinians and their homes, according to the reports. They also detained a Palestinian youth at the entrance of the Kiryat Arba settlement. Meanwhile, news sources...

But the visit of the officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) presents a new opportunity for the West to move past misunderstandings over the quality of Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA and demonstrate its genuine will to conclude talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal,...

Upon arrival in South Khorasan on Thursday morning, Ebrahim Raeisi talked to reporters about the plans and objectives of the second visit of the Administration to this province, and said, "South Khorasan is known as the province of science and culture, and I have a special attachment to its people.

Export to India hit $550 million during the period, registering a 59.06% rise compared with the corresponding period of last year. The exported goods mainly included petroleum products worth $144 million, dye intermediates worth $133 million, fresh fruits worth $117 million, and organic chemicals worth $39 million, Finacial Tribune...

Considering the history and approach of the US administration in the past and present era shows that human rights do not have a real place in its politics and function, and the American regime has always had a political, instrumental attitude towards the issue of human rights, Nasser Kan'ani said on...

"There is no place for weak nations in the political arena of the world, nations that are weak inevitably surrender," said Major General Hossein Salami on Thursday.  "Being strong means that society should regulate its actions and international relations based on its own will, and make its own patterns...

Saying that 12 criminals were arrested in this regard, Ghahremani added that the fuel discovered from the vessel will be returned to the legal distribution cycle according to the legal procedure. Recently on April 24, 14, and 9, IRGC Navy seized three foreign vessels carrying 200,000 liters, 250,000 liters, and 220,000...

One of the injured is reported to be in critical condition. Syrian news sources also on Wednesday night reported the sound of three massive explosions in eastern regions of the country. According to the reports, the explosions occurred in the town of Al Mayadin and at the same time, unknown fighterjets...

Peru’s new government has declared a 30-day national state of emergency to quell violent demonstrations which have shaken the country following the ousting and arrest of President Pedro Castillo a week ago. Castillo, a leftist elected in 2021, was arrested after illegally trying to dissolve the Andean nation's Congress, the...

"An information campaign has been launched in the US about alleged preparations for sending cutting-edge air defense systems to Kyiv," the Russian diplomats said. "If this [information] is confirmed, we will witness yet another provocative step by the [US] administration that may lead to unpredictable consequences," they warned. "Continued deliveries...

In continuation of trips to different provinces across Iran, President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in South Khorasan Province province for a 2-day visit at the head of a high-ranking delegation.  Several Iranian ministers are accompanying Raeisi on his trip to South Khorasan Province. The Iranian President is set to hold meetings...

Kayhan: Leader hails Rostam Ghasemi's efforts during time of service US government biggest problem for US poeple Leader calls for punishing criminals in Molavi Rigi case promptly Iran, Russia to continue cooperation on satellite launch Ettela'at: Raeisi: Strong Iran not possible without strong economy, infrastructure Russia launches drone, missile attack on...

Kan'ani vehemently condemned "the US-led non-consensus resolution", saying it countered the UN charter and set a wrong precedence. The senior Iranian diplomat made the remarks on Wednesday after the 54-member UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted the US-drafted resolution to remove the Islamic Republic from the UN commission for...

The secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights made the remarks on Wednesday after the 54-member UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted the US-drafted resolution to remove the Islamic Republic from the UN commission for the remainder of its 2022-2026 term. "It is a bitter irony that the American...

Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage site, the inscription is a patchwork of immense yet impressive life-size carvings depicting king Darius I and several other figures.  It was the first cuneiform writing that was deciphered in the 19th century.

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Thursday, December 15.             ...