News Archive - 8 February 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the death toll in the country from Monday’s earthquakes has reached at least 9,057 as rescue workers continue to search for victims buried under mountains of rubble. At least another 2,662 people have been killed in Syria, according to tallies. The latest figures bring...

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation in different fields including culture, according to the Iranian envoy. Saberi and Muhriddin also called for developing Iran-Tajikistan bilateral relations and cooperation. The latest regional and international developments were also discussed during the meeting. MP/NourNews

Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani made the remarks in an inauguration ceremony of adding 70 advanced speed boats to the border guard fleet of the Islamic Republic. The taken step is in line with fighting against terrorism, narcotics, and goods trafficking, he stated. Thanks to the expertise of the defense...

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The Iranian nation will foil the plots of the enemies on the victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, the statement reads.  Iran’s national flag is hoisted above...

A total of 70 Afghan businessmen and representatives of as many Iranian companies attended the event. The conference was addressed by Hossein Salimi, the head of the Iran-Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce; Abdul-Qayum Soleimani, ambassador of Afghanistan to Iran; Alireza Yavari, the deputy head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines...

Saeed Kharrazi told Kyrgyzstan’s Birinchi radio that the Islamic Republic is actively developing economic ties with Eurasia and the SCO. One of the events that can be expected in 2023 is the outset of the Iran’s membership in the SCO, he noted. Iran's membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization will give...

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"There are many things in this world left uninvestigated," he told a media conference on Tuesday. "And of course, the Iraqi hoax was never properly investigated. Nobody paid real responsibility for the crimes committed in Iraq. And I shall not today be explaining to you why. To think that there...

In Turkey, the death toll has risen to at least 8,574, with nearly 50,000 others reported injured, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a televised briefing Wednesday, during a visit to disaster areas near the epicenter of Monday's earthquake.  At least 2,530 people have been reported killed in Syria. ...

A statement from the presidency's office announcing the change did not give any reason for Jerandi's dismissal or Ammar's appointment, Reuters reported. Jerandi was appointed foreign minister in 2020 and had previously served in the role from 2013-14. Saied replaced most government ministers in late 2021 after shutting down parliament,...

On a surprise visit to Kyiv, Pistorius said between 20 and 25 of the tanks would arrive by summer, about 80 by the end of the year, and another 100 in 2024, Reuters reported. A statement by Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov's office after the Pistorius meeting stated that Ukraine would...

"It's a bit of speculation... Russia is within the NPT, and I cannot imagine that they would violate the NPT in such a blatant way," Grossi told a Chatham House meeting when asked whether Iran could allegedly supply Russia with drones in exchange for nuclear technologies. Grossi believes this cannot...

Ayatollah Khamenei received made the remarks in a meeting with a group of commanders, pilots, and staff of the Army Air Forces on Wednesday morning on the occasion of the anniversary of the historic event on February 8, 1979, when a group of the Iranian Air Force officers and personnel...

Ayatollah Khamenei in a meeting with a group of commanders, pilots, and staff of the Army Air Forces on Wednesday morning expressed his sympathy for afflicted people in the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. The Leader also prayed to the Almighty God to bestow forgiveness and blessing on the...

"An Il-76 aircraft of the Russian Emergencies Ministry departed from Zhukovsky Airfield to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Islamic Republic of Iran. On instructions from the Russian government, a humanitarian cargo weighing a total of 35 metric tons will be delivered. It includes essentials for people affected by a powerful...

"As we have repeatedly expressed our positions, maintaining and developing relations is the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding relations with neighboring countries," Nasser Kan'ani told reporters on Wednesday. The Iranian diplomat made the comments in reaction to recent speculations over the possible closure of the Azeri consulate in Tabriz.

Shamkhani and Patrushev held the meeting on the sidelines of the fifth round of the regional security dialogue in the Russian capital of Moscow. No details of their meeting have been published so far. Earlier on Wednesday, Ali Shamkhani delivered a speech at the 2023 Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan and...

The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani delivered a speech at the commemoration ceremony of the 44th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in the new building of the Iranian Embassy in Beirut. After 44 years of sanctions and maximum pressure, the Islamic Republic...

Syria cannot receive direct aid from many countries because of sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad’s government, the New York Times reported implying that sanctions are considered barriers to receiving aid while numerous people are trying to survive the catastrophe. The head of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Khaled Hboubati, demanded...

"We especially expect the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency to maintain professional behavior and not be part of the current of pressure against our country," Eslami told reporters on the sidelines of the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency...

Portuguese B24 media has kicked off a poll asking football lovers to predict the number one goal scorer in the Primeira Liga. The Iranian striker is among five nominees on the poll with scoring 11 goals so far. Three other football players have scored 12 goals each which shows Taremi...

An advisor to Iran’s intelligence minister, who is also the head of the political studies’ think tank of the ministry of intelligence, said that 90 states in the world seek to obtain Iran-made drones. Western countries and arrogant powers cannot tolerate this fact, he further noted. Today, Iran's defense authority...

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To extinguish the fire that broke out at the facility, at least twelve police vehicles, nine fire service engines, and five ambulances reached the site of the incident, AFP news agency reported. The factory is run by a US company Edge Autonomy outside of the capital of Latvia. The fire service...

In Turkey, 349 more deaths were reported Wednesday, bringing the total in the country to 6,234, according to Turkish officials. At least 34,810 people have been injured in Turkey, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Tuesday. 2,530 fatalities have been confirmed in Syria. A total of 4,654 injuries have...

"We are working to provide urgent aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria," the Al Arabiya television reported, citing data from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). "The earthquake affected 58,000 Palestinians." Palestinian Ambassador to Syria Samir al-Rifai said the confirmed...

Faisal Mekdad made the remarks in an interview with Lebanon's al-Mayadeen television network on Tuesday after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake rattled Turkey and Syria, leaving nearly 8,000 people dead and thousands of others injured in the two neighboring countries. “The catastrophe of the earthquake that struck Syria is great, and...

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Once in a while, Muslims of the world witness some anti-Islam moves in some European countries such as the burning and desecration of the Quran, insulting action of the French magazine [Charlie Hebdo] in attacking religious sanctities and etc. Some European governments like the French government, which usually considers itself...

The report was issued by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)'s so-called Investigation and Identification Team late last month. It alleged that there were "reasonable grounds to believe" that at least one Syrian air force helicopter had dropped two cylinders of toxic gas on the town of...

Kayhan: Iran unveils Toloo-3, Nahid-2 satellites, Eagle-44" underground air base Raeisi urges French envoy to transfer Iran news correctly Jomhuri-e Eslami: Iran Army unveils "Eagle-44" underground air base  Etela'at: Raeisi to Erdogan: Iran to stand by Turkey Iran unveils Toloo-3, Nahid-2 telecommunication satellites Abrar: US afraid of Iran-Russia ties Aftab Eghtesadi:...

The forum is scheduled to be held on Feb. 13 at the IRIB International Conference Center in the Iranian capital.  The event is organized by private businesses in cooperation with public institutions and embassies of EEU member states, Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture reported. With the...

"The deadlock at the Vienna Talks on the restoration of the JCPOA is fraught with uncontrolled escalation," Mikhail Ulyanov wrote on his Telegram channel. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claimed earlier that Iran’s stance on a number of issues complicates the process of reaching an agreement on JCPOA. The JCPOA...

The meeting was held on the occasion of the anniversary of the historic event on February 8, 1979, when a group of the Iranian Air Force officers and personnel pledged their allegiance to Imam Khomeini (RA).  This item will be updated... MP

Dispatching humanitarian consignment conveys a message to the Syrian people that Iran stands by Syria not only during the war but also during natural disasters, Iran's Consul General Nawab Nouri told reporters in the airport. On Tuesday afternoon, the second plane carrying 30 tons of Iranian humanitarian aid arrived at Latakia airport.

The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Pir-Hossein Kolivand said that the rapid relief team of the entity is slated to be sent to the quake-affected regions in the neighboring country. The aid includes 10 teams comprising eight members each, he said, adding that the volunteer members are...

The Bosnia and Herzegovina-born star played for the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Lokomotiv Zagreb, FK Sarajevo, HNK Rijeka and Swiss teams FC Sion and FC Moutier during his 12-year playing career from 1954. But it was as a manager that he really made his name. He led Croatia to the...

The company, officially known as the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), was liquidated at the end of January this year after being dormant for a long period of time.  The controversial history of INSTEX date back to the heady days of 2019 when France, Germany, and the...

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani delivered a speech at 2023 Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan and regional security on Wednesday. During the last four decades, Iran has always stood by Afghans in the worst conditions, Shamkhani said at the summit. Today, despite the problems caused by the US' cruel, unilateral...

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Thursday, February 9.

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian ministers attending the cabinet meeting answered the questions put forward by the journalists on the sidelines of the meeting.           ...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili were special attendees of the event.

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Located in Mahabad city in northwestern Iran, the historical bath of Mirza Rasul, i sone of the historical and tourist attractions of the city. It probably dates back to the Qajar dynasty.          ...

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – A group of commanders, pilots, and staff of the Army Air Forces met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday.                       ...

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Wednesday, February 8.          ...