News Archive - 11 March 2021

If SA not stop aggression, Sanaa to expand attacks

Deputy Spokesman of the Yemeni Armed Forces Colonel Aziz Rashid emphasized that the Yemeni forces will certainly continue their attacks deep into Saudi Arabia. In an interview with ‘Alnashrah’, General Rashid said that the attacks would continue until Saudi Arabia stopped its aggression and ended the siege of Yemeni people.

Risk of famine threatens 60% of Syrian people: UN chief says

Speaking on the occasion of tenth anniversary of Syrian war, António Guterres called for the creation of more crossings to send humanitarian aid to Syrian people. He warned of the dangers of famine in Syria which threatens 60 percent of the country's population, Alnashrah reported. Then, he pointed to the...

Two US logistics convoys targeted in Iraq

Two convoys carrying US military logistics equipment were targeted in western and southwestern Iraq today. One of the convoys was targeted in Al-Anbar province in western Iraq and the other in al-Samawah area of al-Muthanna province in southern Iraq. Following the assassination of former Iran’s IRGC Quds Force Commander Martyr...

A delegation from Lebanon’s Hezbollah to embark for Russia

Some Lebanese local sources reported that a high-level delegation from Hezbollah, headed by Mohammad Raad Head of the Loyalty Faction to Resistance Bloc, would be leaving for Moscow in the middle of this month, Raialyoum Daily reported. The Hezbollah movement has not officially announced the delegation's visit to Moscow, but...

Syrian sovereignty must be respected: Russian FM

Speaking at a joint press conference with his Qatari and Turkish counterparts in Doha on Thu., Russian Foreign Minister stressed the need to respect Syrian government’s sovereignty. Qatari sources reported on Thursday that Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister...

Shooting in Texas claims three lives, one wounded

Police in Houston city of Texas State announced the occurrence of a shooting incident led to killing of at least three people and injured another person, Russia Today reported. The incident took place late Wednesday in a parking lot at local time, and no information has yet been provided about...

Jewish lobby in US welcomes Biden 1st sanctions against Iran

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, which is an influential lobbying group in the United States for the Zionist regime, issued a statement on Tuesday on Joe Biden's government boycotting two Iranians. The conference is made up of 51 American Jewish organizations and aims to strengthen ties...

KSA must stop carnage, end war on Muslims and Arabs: FM spox

In a tweet on Thu., Saeed Khatibzadeh wrote, “Defying principles of morality, KSA once again bombards the besieged and famine-stricken people of #Yemen.” “KSA must stop this carnage and end its war on fellow Muslims and Arabs. Daydreams of conquering Yemen in "3 weeks" havent't materialized in 6...

Iran COVID-19 deaths surpass 61k since outbreak: Health Min.

The ministry has confirmed 8,308 COVID-19 infections and 88 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours. Health Ministry Spokesperson Sima Lari made the announcement on Thursday, saying that the number of total coronavirus cases in the country has so far reached 1,723,470 with the death toll standing...

‘It's not like we're going back to JCPOA overnight’: IAEA

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Euronews, Rafael Grossi the Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed hope that the Agency would be able to prevent escalation of tensions in the Middle East by controlling Iran's nuclear program. In response to a question about why a new agreement...

Iran to resume nuclear commitments if sanctions lifted

In an interview with Russia's Sputnik news agency, Araghchi made it clear that Iran will first verify the US commitments to its undertakings. The US' return to JCPOA does not require any meetings, the Iranian deputy foreign minister said, "We have no doubt about the good will of Russia but it...

Iran Karate national team holds training camp in Turkey

The first stage of the World Karate League in 2021 will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on March 12-14 with 584 karatekas from 72 countries who will compete with each other. The tournament starts on Friday and will continue until Sunday. MA/IRINN

New US gov. pursuing same Trump’s failed policy: FM Zarif

While criticizing the remarks of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about Iranian blocked assets in South Korea, Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that this administration is following the same failed policy of Trump. In a tweet on Thu., Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif wrote, “US claims it favors diplomacy; not...

Felicitations to world Muslims on Eid al-Mab’ath

Eid al-Mab’ath is a public holiday in Iran. Muslims in Iran and across the globe are holding celebrations to commemorate this day. On this day, Muslims gather at holy cities and sites, including Mashhad and Qom, to take part in religious feasts. People cherish and celebrate the event by congregating...

Maintaining JCPOA, goal of Iran compensatory steps: FM Zarif

Speaking in a telephone conversation with his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto on Thu., Zarif pointed to law-breaking of the United States and imposition of oppressive and illegal sanctions against Iran and added, “Iran’s compensatory steps have been taken within the framework of JCPOA aimed at restoring balance and maintaining...

Briefing on Iran's daily developments

Zarif urges US to take first step in returning to JCPOA Iranian Foreign Minister said that Washington unilaterally withdrew from the JCPOA and therefore must take the first step in returning to the deal. Publishing stamp in Iraqi KRG, against intl. principles, rule In reaction to publishing stamps in Iraqi...

US officials untruthful, treacherous, brazen, greedy

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamanei addressed the nation on the occasion of Eid al-Mab’ath, the day which the Almighty God formally entrusted the universal mission for the guidance and salvation of all humanity to His Last and Greatest Messenger, Prophet Mohammad (blessings of God upon him...

Blinken sets condition for unfreezing Iran assets in S Korea

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his call on Iran to return to adherence to the nuclear deal first and stressed that Washington would use its return to JCPOA to expand the agreement to other areas. While officials in the Islamic Republic of Iran have stressed that it...

Tehran, Minsk emphasize developing artistic-cultural coop.

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Belarus Saeed Yari in a meeting with Belarusian Culture Minister Anatoly Markevich on Thursday reviewed the latest status of cultural-artistic cooperation between the two countries. The two sides reviewed the latest status of artistic-cultural cooperation between the two countries and agreed on...

Lifting US sanctions, condition for resuming nuclear talks

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with Almasirah on Wed. and said that adherence to the nuclear agreement means that neither a single word is lessened to this agreement and nor a single word is added to it, so, this issue is quite clear. Regarding the Yemeni...

Iranian nation winner of ‘war of wills’: Pres. Rouhani

Speaking on Thursday in the inaugural ceremony of a number of national projects on the occasion of the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation, Eid al-Mab’ath, Rouhani reiterated that noble nation of the country defused effects of sanctions imposed by the US government with their resistance and perseverance.    He...

Leader delivers speech on Eid al-Mab’ath

Eid al-Mab’ath is the day which the Almighty God formally entrusted the universal mission for the guidance and salvation of all humanity to His Last and Greatest Messenger, Prophet Mohammad (blessings of God upon him and his progeny.