News Archive - 3 June 2023

Niazi made the remarks at the 15th meeting of the joint commission on trade, economic, scientific, and technical Cooperation between Iran and Uzbekistan in Tashkent. Considering the cooperation capacities between the two countries, Niazi announced Iran's readiness to export technical and engineering services, equipment, and other new technologies in the...

The 14th day of Khordad in the Iranian calendar marks the anniversary of the demise of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Moussavi Khomeini, better known as Imam Khomeini. In early May, the Headquarters for Commemorating Imam Khomeini (RA) invited all groups of Iranians to participate in...

Romina Salek and Sobhan Khosravani in the women’s U-19 event received gold medals in the Italian tournament. Also, Reza Lesani in the men’s competitions and Mojdeh Shabani in the women’s competitions each won gold medals. Mohammad-Amin Abbasian gained a silver medal, while Amir-Mohammad Savari and Taraneh Ahmadi each bagged bronze...

Hungary's ambassador to Tel Aviv Levente Benko rejected a recent declaration by the Israeli regime’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen that Budapest intends to relocate its embassy to al-Quds, emphasizing that the EU country has only been running a trade office in the occupied city and “no decision has so far...

Some of the most successful companies in the world, like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, are integrating indoor plants and greenery into their open-plan office layouts. The Netherlands is known for its strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness, and this extends to the workplace as well. In the present day,...

The inundation has been caused by the remnants of former Typhoon Mawar, now downgraded to a tropical storm, AFP News reported. A rescue team in central Aichi region's Toyohashi, where the country's highest-level evacuation alert was issued Friday, "found a man approximately in his 60s in a submerged car, but...

"With satisfaction, considerable progress has been stated in agreeing the modalities of unblocking transport communications between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Thus, a general understanding has been reached concerning the implementation of concrete steps toward restoring and organizing railway communication along the route Yeraskh-Julfa-Megri-Goradiz," he said after the meeting of the trilateral...

Modular cabinets change the way we perceive and utilize kitchen spaces. Kitchenspace is a start-up kitchen furnishing brand that specialized in modular kitchen cabinets in Dubai. It provides amazing kitchen designs that help the clients in choosing and getting ideas that fit their requirements. It is a perfect solution for...

Palestinian Shahab News Agency has said in a report quoting Israeli regime media that the regime military resumed clashes with the armed men who opened fire on their forces at the Nizhana land border crossing at the shared border with Egypt. According to the reports, in the new round of...

"China urges NATO to stop stirring up regional conflicts and creating divisions and unrest," the embassy said in a statement, Reuters reported. Stoltenberg had accused China of threatening neighboring countries and suppressing countries that do not comply with it, it added. "NATO claims to be a regional and defensive organization, but...

Erdogan took his oath of office as head of state in Turkey's parliament, less than a week after his victory in the presidential election runoff, Sputnik reported. ...

Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov also announced Saturday that Russian air defense systems intercepted 2 Storm Shadow missiles during the past day. According to the spokesman, 16 drones were downed near settlements of Olshana (Kharkiv Region), Kremennaya, Pilipovka (LPR), Dmitrovka, Kirillovka (DPR), Sladkaya Balka, Peremozhnoye (Zaporizhzhia Region) and...

"There will be substantial industrial action but the dates will change," Unite's spokesperson told Reuters. Responding to a Reuters request for comment, Heathrow Airport said it has not yet received any formal notice from Unite on their intention to strike. In an earlier release, Unite had specified that the strike...

The annual event held in capital, Rome, on Saturday commemorated the day in 1946 when Italians voted in favor of a republic and against the monarchy accused of supporting Benito Mussolini's fascist regime during World War II. Since the start of the war in Ukraine in February last year surveys...

Prabowo Subianto called on defense and military officials from around the world, to gather at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense meeting in Singapore, to issue a declaration calling for a cessation in hostilities, , Reuters reported. He proposed a multi-point plan including a ceasefire and establishing a demilitarized zone by withdrawing 15...

Local sources from al-Yarubiyah countryside told SANA reporter that the US occupation forces removed oil tankers to their bases in northern Iraq, through the illegal al-Mahmudiyah crossing in the far eastern countryside of Hasaka on the border with Iraq. Time and again US military load tanker trucks with Syrian oil...

Global News said in a report that it has been travelling on the HMCS Montreal, the Canadian frigate participating in the mission, since May 25th in the South China Sea and witnessed the near collision from the bridge wing of the ship. A People’s Liberation Navy ship, picked up considerable...

The earthquake occurred at 11:18 local time at a depth of 16 km.  The epicenter of the quake was located at 61.78  degrees longitude and 36.43 degrees latitude. There have been no immediate reports of possible casualties or damages so far. MP

The ISIL terrorists, who were wearing suicide belts were killed in Hamrin Mountains in Kirkuk province. A former official of the Iraqi Intelligence Service told Al Mayadeen that the Iraqi Air Force targeted several ISIL armed forces in the Hamrin mountains. Last week, Iraq's Joint Operations Command announced that at least 25...

The country that pursued unilateralism for decades and weakened multilateralism, and undermined the UN's credibility by misusing the right of veto to support the Zionist apartheid regime, is angry with the members of this organization voting for Iran to hold some positions in the UN, Kan'ani wrote in a tweet...

Nasser Kan'ani extended a condolence message on Saturday over the death of hundreds of people in the train incident in Odisha’s Balasore district, sympathizing with the Indian government, people, and the families of the victims in particular. The accident, which happened about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Kolkata on...

OPEC+, which groups the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies led by Russia, pumps around 40% of the world's crude, meaning its policy decisions can have a major impact on oil prices. Three OPEC+ sources said cuts were being discussed among options for Sunday when OPEC+ ministers gather...

Hadja Lahbib made the remarks in a phone conversation with her Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday. She also appreciated Iran's assistance in resolving the issue of European prisoners. Lahbib expressed hope that the two countries' relations will be increased following the recent development that took place between Tehran and Brussels.

Robert Malley and Saeed Iravani focused their meetings mainly on a possible prisoner swap between the two sides, the British newspaper Financial Times has claimed in a report. The British newspaper repeated baseless Western accusations against Iran's peaceful nuclear program, claiming that the United States and Europe have resumed consultations on...

Bahram Einollahi made the remarks on Saturday while attending the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of healthcare projects in Sharekord County. He said that Iran, now, is considered a successful country in the health and medical field in the region. Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in many areas, he said, noting...

The latest figures released on Saturday by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Iran for the end of 1401 in the Iranian calendar (ended on March 21, 2023) in the field of mobile phones show that the number of mobile (cellular) subscriptions in the country has increased to more than 148m...

"On behalf of the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I offer my condolences to the family of the victims and wish the injured swift recovery," Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi wrote in a message to the President and Prime Minister of India on Saturday.  The Iranian president also...

Mohammad Mokhber, who is on a visit to Turkey to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Ankara's airport.  Mokhber expressed hope for improving the relations between Iran and Turkey during the thrid term of President Erdogan in Turkey.

Amanollah Shahnavazi, who serves as deputy chairman of Iran-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, said on Saturday that barter trade with Pakistan will lead to a boom in trade between the two neighboring countries as it removes the need to use hard currencies to settle trade transactions. “In case this issue...

Iran’s Shameli has beaten Uzbekistan’s club 39-34 in Group B on Saturday at the event. As many as 11 teams divided into two groups fight it out for the title in Isfahan City of Iran. Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (Iran), India Club (India), Oman Club (Oman), Kazma SC (Kuwait) and...

The friendly match will be held as part of the preparation for the first week of the upcoming 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). On June 6, Iran is slated to face Japan at the first match of its campaign. Presently, Iran stands at 10th on the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World...

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) recently announced that it will look to vastly expand the production of its new Long March 8 launch system with a facility capable of producing 50 of the rockets per year. That rocket will help China lift a new satellite mega-constellation into orbit that...

According to the Hebrew website Ynet, some of the fires were brought under control, while firefighters are working to control larger fires in different areas. High temperatures were reportedly behind the fire, which was all in agricultural areas and forests. Power outages also occurred across the country as a result...

Involving two passenger trains and another carrying goods, the accident saw one train ram so hard into another that carriages were lifted high into the air, twisting and then smashing off the tracks, France 24 reported. Another carriage had been tossed entirely onto its roof, crushing the passenger section. On...

Al-Jadid carried the report on Friday, saying China had already begun mediating negotiations among Tehran, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi aimed at reinforcing maritime navigation's safety in the strategic body of water. Back in March, Beijing successfully mediated talks between Tehran and Riyadh that led to the Persian Gulf littoral states'...

"Given Iran's geopolitical position and capacities, the BRICS' main members welcomed Iran's accession to the group," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told reporters in Cape Town on Friday. The top diplomat was describing the achievements of his earlier participation in the Friends of BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in the South African capital, to...

Rai-Al Youm quoted informed Lebanese political sources as reporting that Bin Farhan will visit Iran next week to convey the message of the Saudi Arabian King to Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi. During his visit, Bin Farhan is supposed to meet with the Iranian President and other officials to discuss the development of...

The announcement was made on Friday by Kazem Gharibabadi, the secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights and the Judiciary chief’s deputy for international affairs. Gharibabadi identified the two Iranian nationals as Masoud Mosaheb and Kamran Ghaderi. They had served most of their term, 4.5 and 7.5...

Irani in a televised program on Friday night announced the formation of new regional and extra-regional coalitions, saying that today, the countries of the region have realized that the security of the region can be established through synergy and cooperation of the regional states.  Referring to the holding of annual...

Malaei gained the silver medal in the final of lightweight single sculls on Friday in Moscow, Russia. The rowers from Russia and Belarus came first and third, respectively. Also, Amir-Hossein Mahmoudpour in men's single sculls ranked seventh place, and Zeinab Nourouzi in women's lightweight quadruple sculls ranked sixth place. Athletes from Belarus,...

Iran, Saudi FMs express satisfaction with good progress achieved in bilateral ties On the sidelines of a foreign ministerial BRICS summit and a ‘Friends of BRICS’ meeting in Cape Town, Amir-Abdollahian sat down for discussions with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Amir-Abdollahian expressed satisfaction with the...

General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement, expressed readiness to fight any threats and attacks of enemies to the ideals of the Imam (RA), calling on Iranians to gloriously participate in the ceremony of 34th anniversary of Imam Khomeini's demise. The noble nation...

High-level officials from 78 countries will attend Erdogan’s swearing-in ceremony Saturday.  The inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Complex will be attended by 21 heads of state, 13 prime ministers, as well as parliamentary and ministerial-level representatives, and representatives of international organizations, including the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), NATO...

Regarding the presence of the Iranian delegation at the recent BRICS summit held in South Africa, Kan’ani wrote on his Twitter account on Saturday that the active participation and delivering a speech of the Iranian Foreign Minister at the BRICS Plus summit and holding around 10 important and high-profile bilateral...

TEHRAN, June 4 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi delivered a speech on Saturday night in a memorial ceremony that was held on the occasion of the 34th passing away anniversary of Imam Khomeini.           ...