News Archive - 2 August 2021

Explosion blows up US logistics convoy in Iraqi Al Diwaniyah

The American convoy was destroyed in the southern Iraqi province of Al-Diwaniyah, the Saberin news Telegram channel reported. According to the report, the operation was conducted in two stages with "EFP" explosive packages. The report further said that Hummers and other armored vehicles that were carrying weapons en route to the US military...

Death toll in Turkey wildfires rises to eight

Two more people died on Sunday due to wildfires in the southern town of Manavgat, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said, adding that 10 others were receiving treatment in hospital in the area Most of more than 100 blazes that erupted in Turkey in the last five days have...

Russia intelligence chief warns of provocations at elections

Russia’s foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin warned about provocations being plotted from outside at the upcoming parliamentary elections in September 2021 and presidential elections in 2024 in Russia, according to TASS. "Our opponents are preparing to the fullest," Naryshkin said. In response to a question about when such provocations might...

Hezbollah calls for restoring security in Beirut after mayhem

The shooting took place during the funeral of Lebanese Hezbollah member Ali Shebli at his home. According to "elnashra" website, the shooting caused a lot of fear and panic among the residents of this area. The Khaldeh route to Beirut is said to have been closed at the moment, the report added.

14 people killed, wounded in US shootings in one day

In continuation of failure of US officials to counter armed violence in the country, US media reported that at least four people were killed in separate shootings in the past 24 hours. In this regard, a report was published on armed violence in Columbus city and US State of...

15 soldiers killed in Niger ambush, ministry says

The assailants ambushed a supply mission at 1100 local time in Torodi commune after which soldiers evacuating the wounded hit an improvised explosive, the ministry said late on Sunday, Reuters reported. "We regret that unfortunately 15 soldiers were killed, seven were wounded and six are missing," it said. Like...

Helicopter crash in California leaves 4 dead

Colusa County Sheriff's Department reported on Monday that at least four people were killed when a helicopter crashed in an area of northern California in the United State. A Robinson R-66 helicopter crashed in Colusa at around 13:15 local time on Monday morning and its four passengers lost their...

Cmdr. of 9th Brigade of Iraq's Hashd al-Sha’abi assassinated

Unidentified gunmen in Iraq martyred an Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit’s commander in Saladin province. Abu Sadigh al-Khashkhashi, commander of the Ninth Brigade of Hashd al-Sha’abi forces in Iraq was assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Iraq’s Saladin province, Baghdad Al-Youm reported. According to the report, commander of Ninth Brigade of...

Wildfires in Italy injure five; hundreds evacuated (+VIDEO)

More than 800 flare-ups were recorded this weekend, mainly in the south, Italy’s national fire service said, according to Guardian. At least five people have been wounded and holidaymakers evacuated after wildfires devastated a pinewood near a beach in Pescara, Italy, as one of the worst heatwaves in decades...

'Sword of Al-Quds' not last battle against Zionist regime

Khaled al-Batsh on Monday stated that “Operation Sword of Al-Quds” is not the last battle against the occupying Zionist regime, Al-Mayadeen reported. “Our battle with Zionists will continue until the complete liberation of all Palestinian lands and territories. As long as the Zionists occupy Palestinian lands, Palestinians struggles against them will...

Two US convoys attacked in Babil province

Two logistics convoys belonging to the American military were targeted in Babil, Sabereen News channel reported in breaking news, saying that three guards from Fogo Island accompanying the convoy, were wounded. Dozens of attacks on US troops have been reported since spring. A piece of legislation approved in the Iraqi parliament in early 2020...

Iran rejects as "baseless" Bahraini court's allegations

"The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly rejects the actions attributed to the Central Bank and other Iranian banks in Bahrain," Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said on Sunday in response to questions asked by journalists about a ruling by a court in Bahrain that found the Central Bank of...

Tehran police arrest man over cryptocurrency scam

Tehran Cyber Police said in a statement on Sunday that they have arrested a man after some citizens reported to them their virtual assets were stolen on a fake online exchange website. A plaintiff told the police that all his money and cryptocurrency were stolen from his account on...

Russia rules out any alternative for JCPOA

There is no alternative to restoring the Iranian nuclear deal in its original form and Russia is interested in the return of the original agreement without exceptions or appendages, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, said in an interview with Izvestia. Washington believes a long...

Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on August 2

Aftab: Iran may return Vienna with new demands Ebtekar: Leader to endorse Raeisi's presidential decree on Tue. Etemad: Khatibzadeh: Iran rejects as "baseless" Bahraini court's allegations Ettela’at: Hashad Al-Shaabi carries out operations against terrorist positions Leader to endorse Raeisi's presidential decree on Tue.  Iran: Leader to endorse Raeisi's presidential decree...

10 top-rated tourist attractions in Tehran

Tehran is included nearly on all Iran travel itineraries and deserves about two or three days in your plans. Many visitors have expressed that Tehran is similar to European capitals, young and lively. Just like other big capitals all around the world, Tehran is a mish-mash of everything; and...

IRGC helping Turkey to put out fire by 1 plane, 2 helicopters

According to the Sepah News, following the request of Turkey to the Islamic Republic of Iran to help extinguish fires in forests and different provinces of the country and according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the IRGC Aerospace Force sent an Ilyushin 76 aircraft and two MI...

Over 2 tons narcotics confiscated in NE Iran

Brigadier General Mohammad Kazem Taqavi broke the news on Monday, saying that with the intelligence cooperation of the teams of the Special Operations Center of the Anti-Narcotics Police, Sabzevar anti-narcotics police forces obtained information about the smuggling of heavy shipments of opium in the southern axes of the province. During...

All Iran-Afghanistan borders open: IRICA

Referring to the temporary closure of three Iranian borders between Iran and Afghanistan due to the tensions in this country, the Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), said, "As the conflicts were inside Afghanistan, Iranian organizations based at these borders continued to operate under international conventions and laws.

Officials from 73 countries to attend Raeisi's inauguration

"So far, 115 officials from 73 countries have announced their readiness to attend the inauguration of the president-elect," Mousavi told reporters on Monday. "The inauguration ceremony will be attended by 10 presidents, 20 speakers of parliament, 11 foreign ministers, 10 other ministers, envoys of presidents, vice presidents and parliamentary...

Nearly 40 Taliban members killed in Lashkar Gah: report

The Afghan government forces have killed 38 members of the Taliban group and injured two others when they attempted to storm a prison in the southwestern city of Lashkar Gah, Afghan defence ministry spokesman Fawad Aman said on Monday, Sputnik reported. Fighting broke out between the Afghan forces and the...

Iran poised to export hybrid seeds: Official

Stating the termination of producing hybrid seeds of three species of summer crops, head of Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research said that these seeds are to be registered in the Center for Seeds and Seedlings. Speaking in an interview with Mehr News Agency on Monday, Dr. Hamid-Reza...

Romania makes accusations against Iran, summons envoy

While the unsubstantiated accusations of Tel Aviv, Washington and London against Tehran regarding the attack on an Israeli-operated oil tanker in the Makran Sea continues, Romania also made some accusations against Iran. According to the Romania Journal, the Romanian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Iranian drone strike on the ship “Mercer...

COVID-19 infects 37,189, kills 411 in Iran in 24 hours

According to the statement released on Monday by the Iranian Health Ministry, the number of total coronavirus cases in the country has so far reached 3,940,708 with the death toll standing at 91,407. Over the last 24 hours, 37,189 new cases of COVID-19 infection were detected, 4,317 of whom required hospitalization, according...

'Ballad of a White Cow' to go to Scottish, Australian fests

'Ballad of a White Cow' will be screened at the 74th edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF ) in Scotland and the 70th edition of the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) in Australia.  The synopsis of 'Ballad of a White Cow' read, "Mina's life is turned upside...

Iran rejects UK FM's accusations as provocative, false

Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said on Monday that the UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab made such statements in a coordinated action with his American counterpart without presenting any evidence. Khatibzadeh said that it is known for Iran that the two top diplomats first accuse Iran and then they talk of the "possibility" of Iran's involvement.

Leader asks president to discuss minister's call for shutdown

Yesterday, the Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki penned a letter to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in which he warned against a new deadly wave of Covid-19 pandemic and called on the Leader for a two-week shutdown of the country. Today, Ayatollah Khamenei called on the president to take the health...

J5 Isfahan 2021 Tennis Tournament wraps up

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The J5 Isfahan Tournament 2021 took place from 26 Jul to 31 Jul 2021. The final match the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors was held between two Iranian athletes in 22 Bahman Stadium, Isfahan Province.      ...

Last presser of Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabeie held his last press conference on Monday, answering a number of questions raised by reporters.            ...