News Archive - 21 June 2020

Having shipped about 1.5 million barrels of gasoline to Venezuela last month, Iran reportedly plans to keep its trailblazing shipment of fuel to the sanctions-hit country with regular gasoline sales despite US threats to punish any facilitation of the cargoes. Oil industry data provider TankerTrackers.com says an Iranian-flagged cargo...

"When two car manufacturing giants of South Korea and France exited from the country in May 2018, no one thought that Iran’s automotive industry would be able to produce and attain the same production volume of vehicles,” said the official.  Despite many ups and downs facing the Iranian car industry,...

Referring to the resolution of the IAEA Board of Governors against the Islamic Republic, he said, “What is certain is that we do not accept the action of the IAEA Board of Governors. The Islamic Republic of Iran has had the highest and most transparent cooperation within the framework of...

After being learned about an automobile containing illicit drug departing for one of the central provinces, the issue went specifically on the agenda of the province's anti-narcotics police officers, said Second Brigadier General Mahdi Ansari, police chief of the province.  He went on to say that in an inspection station...

Zonnour, representative of Qom in the Parliament, had chaired the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission in the previous Parliament, which ended its mission on May 20. Earlier this month, he was also elected as the chairman of the newly-established ‘national defense and authority fraction’ of the Iranian Parliament, while Mohammad...

According to the Hashd al-Sha’abi statement published by Allmaloome News, a joint force of the 41st Brigade and forces of Sammara command operation embarked on inspecting gardens, farms, and houses in TalatBar area of the Yasreb. The operation aimed at clearing the areas of possible terrorists and maintaining security. Several...

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In a tweet on June 9, UK ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire posted a video outlining ways to end the Yemeni war. The video message provoked a number of reactions, most notably due to the sale of advanced British military weapons to Saudi Arabia and its increase after the Yemeni...

Saudi fighter jets have once again violated their alleged ceasefire in Yemen, Al-Masirah reported. In the past 24 hours, three provinces of the country have been reportedly targeted by the Saudi-led coalition. Residential areas in the provinces of Saada, Al-Hudaydah, and al-Bayda have been heavily attacked by Saudi fighters. Saudi-led...

“The killing of Afghan men using drones based on a profile, i.e. any man on the ground carrying a gun, which is fairly normal in parts of Afghanistan, is itself a war crime,” Giraldi tells the Tehran Times in an exclusive interview. This is the text of the interview:...

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According to the latest figures, 8,921,385 have so far been infected with the novel coronavirus globally, with the deaths standing at 466,848 and recoveries amounting to 4,743,011. United States, Brazil, Russia, India, UK, Spain, Peru, Italy, Chile, Iran, Germany, Turkey, Pakistan, Mexico and France are respectively the worst-hit countries having maximum...

A new wave of anti-racism protests began in the US and across the world as a white police officer killed African American George Floyd by putting knee on victims’ neck for more than eight minutes. To shed more light on the issue, Mehr News Agency reached out to Jared A...

Hashd al-Sha’abi announced on Saturday night that heavy clashes between its forces and ISIL terrorist forces have been occurred in Saladin. The clashes started on Saturday night in the south of Saladin province and continued till this morning, according to Hashd al-Sha’abi. One of Hashd al-Sha'abi's forces was martyred and three were injured during the...

Different sensitive places across the Israeli regime are displayed on the screen as audio clips of Hezbollah Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah are heard threatening to rain down missiles on them. “Today, we can not only hit the city of Tel Aviv but also, if God wants and with...

By providing incentive packages, Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company intends to boost the motivation of foreign airlines to use Iran’s sky, he said, adding, “in this respect, priority will be given to those companies which are placed in Iran’s first revenue portfolio of transit flights, so, these flights will...

According to Mousavi, Interpol officials in Iran are in close contact with their counterparts in Romania. "The Islamic Republic had announced Mansouri as 'wanted'," he said, reiterating Iran's urge for receiving clear information about his death, whether it has been suicide or anything else.  Brigadier General Hadi Shirzad, Head of...

About 158,000 tons of sponge iron was exported from the country last year [from March 21, 2019 to March 20, 2020]. According to the statistical tables of Iranian Steel Producers Association [ISPA], 5,552,433 tons of sponge iron was produced in the country in the first two months of the current...

In a message sent on the occasion of the commemoration ceremony of former secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, Ramadan Abdullah Shallah, he said, “like former IRGC Quds Force Commander martyr Lt. Gen. Ghassem Soleimani, we will stand by the Palestinian resistance and all resistance combatants and will always...

He made the remarks on Saturday in a commemoration ceremony of former secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, Ramadan Abdullah Shallah and stated that it is duly to say that resistance is at the peak of its stability. If Zionists have any doubts, they can experience resistance but they...

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Mousavi said on Saturday that the recent test of a ballistic and nuclear missile by France is inconsistent with the country's commitments and expressed concern over the move. Mousavi maintained that the launch of a new generation of intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying several nuclear warheads (called the M51...

Referring to the resolution issued by the IAEA Board of Governors against Iran, Jahangiri noted, “The Islamic Republic has endured the most severe pressures of sanctions in various fields including energy, trade, transportation and banking, and such resolutions do not have a serious impact on the country.” According to...

In a tweet on Saturday, Ulyanov wrote, “Russia calls upon the #IAEA Secretariat and Iran to settle the problems with access through constructive dialogue, in businesslike manner, in accordance with standard procedures and without delay.” Ulyanov had already reacted to the International Atomic Energy Agency's recent anti-Iranian resolution on...

Palestinian Parliament Speaker Salim Zanoun thanked and praised positions adopted by the Islamic Republic of Iran in supporting the Palestinian nation. He expressed hope that cooperation and coordination between Iranian and Palestinian parliaments will be increased with the aim of securing interests of the two countries. The text of the...

In two previous interviews of the Tehran Times, Dr. Seyed Alireza Marandi, Head of Iran Academy of Medical Sciences, and Dr. Christoph Hamelmann, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), briefed the role of Iran’s PHC system in countering coronavirus epidemic. Through this one, we will go through the detail.

In a tweet on Sat., Mousavi emphasized, “while the US regime is denying the right of breath to its own people & brutality suppressing the peaceful protests, the ‘defeaning silence’ of the so-called champions of the human rights in Europe & beyond, demonstrates, once again, their insincerity, hypocrisy &...

Chief Executive of Aras Free Trade-Industrial Zone Organization Mohsen Nariman in a meeting with councilors of Khoda Afarin city on Sat. said that construction of Iran-Azerbaijan Friendship Bridge, in addition to activating Khoda Afarin Customs, will pave suitable way for the promotion of exports and prosperity of the region. He...

Aftab: Zarif: E3 must stop public face-saving, muster the courage to state publicly what they admit privately School to be open on 6 September  Ebtekar: John Kerry warns of unpredictable situation if Trump is re-elected Etela'at: Zarif: E3 absolutely powerless against US bullying Extensive protests in US on occasion of slavery abolition Iran: Corona-related decisions for summer by...

"The sixth Iranian ship moving toward the Venezuelan coast is carrying food," Soltani said in an interview with Lebanese Almayadeen news network on Saturday. According to reports, Iran has dispatched another merchant ship to Venezuela despite Washington’s threats against both nations. Washington Post stated an Iranian ship ‘Golsan’ is expected to dock in Venezuela soon, an...

In his message on Saturday, the Tajik official called for strengthening bilateral parliamentary relations between the two countries, as well. On June 6 and in a message to Ghalibafhe, the Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan Mahmadtoir Zokirzoda underscored the significance of tightening his country's relations with...

Speaking in today’s open session of the Parliament, Kazem Khavazi stated that the agricultural sector showed that it can increase the country’s economic growth ‘positively’ and also can spur the country’s resilience against sanctions. While briefing on a report about the measures taken by his ministry, he reiterated, “agricultural sector is...

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Atmar will lead a high-ranking delegation including Afghan political, economy, and security officials, Mousavi added.   In its two-day stay in Iran, the delegation will hold a meeting with Iranian FM Zarif and other Iranian senior officials, he said. The two sides are to confer under the framework of Iran-Afghanistan comprehensive...

“Negligence of international organizations and European countries will make Iran decrease its activities in [drug] transit sector,” said Naser Aslani, deputy head of Iran Drug Control Headquarters in international affairs. “What disaster do you think will happen in Europe if Iran overlooks trafficking of 30 tons morphine and 23 tons heroin?...

The “Islamic Republic of Iran, as a country that has had the highest level of cooperation and transparency with the IAEA in 50 years of NPT, considers IAEA Board of Governor’s resolution as an excessive demand,” reads a statement signed by 240 parliamentarians on Sunday. Iran has implemented the Additional...

“Our national, social, and moral security is tied to the National Information Network,” said Ghalibaf while speaking at the open session of the Parliament on Sunday attended by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi. “Growth of foreign internet traffic is far more than that of the...

Speaking at a daily press conference on Sunday, Health Ministry Spokesperson Sima Lari said that 2,368 new infected cases have been detected since yesterday, increasing the total number of infections in Iran to 204,952. Over the last 24 hours, 116 people died due to the deadly virus, bringing the total death...

In an interview with Fars News, Brigadier General Shaban said IRGC has manufactured shot and long-range radars and defense systems and is to start its activities in manufacturing long-range defense systems as well.  He made the remarks on the occasion of the first anniversary of the downing of a US Navy MQ-4C...

TABRIZ, June 20 (MNA) – Tabriz Friday prayers was held in Grand Imam Khomeini [RA] Mosalla of Tabriz on Fri. after four-month hiatus due to the spread of coronavirus by fully observing health protocols. Friday prayers in Tabriz was led by Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Mohammad Ali Alehashem, Leader’s representative in...

Sporting events were postponed in Iran due to the coronavirus outbreak. Iran Professional League will also resume this week. Matches will be held with health guidelines in place and with no spectators in stadiums. ...

KHONDAB, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Harvest season of cherry and sour cherry begins late June and goes through September depending on the variety and location. Gardeners have started harvesting cherry and sour cherry in Khondab County, Markazi Province, Iran.          ...

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Savadkuh tourism train is one of the most beautiful railway routes in Iran which attracts many domestic and foreign travelers each year.                                ...