News Archive - 6 December 2021

In a statement on Monday, the Saudi-led coalition claimed that it has shot down two bomb-laden Yemeni drones that were intended to attack Saudi Arabia. The statement also claimed that Saudi Arabia will firmly respond to any threat or aggressive action. Earlier on Sunday, the Saudi coalition also claimed...

Iraqi forces and Peshmerga fighters have recaptured a village in northern Iraq on Monday after ISIL terrorists took it over the previous day, security and police sources said, Reuters reported. Elite Iraq interior ministry forces and Peshmerga fighters managed on early Monday to control Luhaiban village, though the ISIL terrorists...

The bomb blast took place in the vicinity of Awdhegle, 30 kilometers away from the city of Baidoa, provincial capital of Bay region, in the South West state, Turkish Anadolu news agency reported. "The attack was a remotely controlled bomb which was camouflaged and smuggled into the restaurant and...

Political pundits consider this the primary reason for the failure of the National Resistance Front in Afghanistan, the report by Tehran Times daily said. Blackwater is a privately owned American militia group that gained notoriety in 2007, when a gang of its employees killed 17 Iraqi citizens and injured 20...

"Naturally, we are concerned over everything that is linked with terrorism and the fight against it, as well as with drugs and organized crime," Putin said, according to TASS. "In this context, we cannot but be concerned over the situation in Afghanistan and how it is developing," the Russian president...

Following talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and the 2+2 meeting between the Russian and Indian foreign and defense ministers on Monday, Lavrov said that Moscow sees reasons for India and Iran to join the activities of the extended Troika on Afghanistan, which consists of Russia, the United States, China...

Speaking alongside the Iranian counterpart in Tehran in a joint press conference on Monday afternoon, the Syrian foreign minister pointed to his meeting with the Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi as well as his meeting with Hossein Amir-Abdollahian this morning and described Syria-Iran relations as "privileged" and "strategic". "The Middle...

Referring to illegal US sanctions imposed on Iran after Trump's unilateral withdrawal from JCPOA in 2018, Abolfazl Amouei, a member of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission tweeted, "All sanctions under Maximum Pressure campaign are inconsistent with #JCPOA and aimed at violating its paragraph of 29 & UNSC Res.

German Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Monday that "We reviewed the proposals" claiming that Iran's drafts were in violation of "all compromises found previously in months of hard negotiations." According to Reuters, the spokeswoman added that the proposals were "not a basis for a successful end to talks."...

A spokesman for the gas company of the Iranian capital Jalal Maleki said on Monday afternoon that a big fire in the gas pipe in the Shadabad district in the wast of Tehran on Monday after contained. It was announced earlier today that a massive fire broke out after the...

Iran discovered their opponents at the 20th edition of the Asian Men's Handball Championship on Monday, Tehran Times reported. In the draw ceremony held at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran, Saudi Arabi, Iran are pitted against hosts Saudi Arabia, Australia and India in Group B. South...

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov made the remarks in a meeting with the Iranian ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali, according to a statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov met with the Iranian Ambassador...

Speaking in his meeting with visiting Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad in Tehran on Monday, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Parliament Speaker of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the need for baking private sectors to promote economic cooperation between Iran and Syria. Today, economic development between Iran and Syria is the...

The Police chief of Sistan and Baluchistan province Brigadier General Ahmad Taheri made the announcement on Monday, saying that following the intelligence activities of the anti-narcotics police forces of the province, a drug-trafficking band that was trying to transfer a drug consignment from Mehrestan to Iranshahr county and then to central...

“It is almost impossible to rate the importance of soil and its functions as they all are vital to our daily life and well-being. The primary and fundamental function of soils are to support food and agricultural systems globally. Therefore, it is our duty to take concrete steps which...

Iraqi sources reported that ISIL terrorists attacked a village in southern Kirkuk located in northern Iraq, Al-Ahad News reported. According to the report, ISIL terrorists attacked the village of “Lahiban” in southern Kirkuk. Iraqi sources also reported that houses of the village were set on fire by remnants of...

Emergency crews responded shortly after 6:30 p.m. Saturday to reports of a crash in a field just west of Visalia Municipal Airport, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, KCRA reported. Sheriff's Sgt. Jesse Cox told reporters it took first responders some time to locate the wreckage because...

Omar, a Somali-born American Muslim, made the remarks in an interview with CNN on Sunday where she blasted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for his reaction to Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's “Islamophobic and racist comments” about Muslims, calling the GOP leader “a liar and a coward.”...

Three people were killed in clashes between Taliban forces and gunmen in “Kapisa province” in northeast Afghanistan. The clash took place last night in “Mahmud Raqi” Town, capital of Kapisa province, OFOGH News reported. Local Taliban officials said armed gunmen attacked and clashed with the group. Two gunmen and...

According to Yemeni sources, the Saudi-led coalition is still violating the ceasefire in Al-Hudaydah. During the past 24 hours, the Saudi coalition violated the ceasefire in the Yemeni province 267 times. 134 cases of rocket and artillery bombardment as well as shootings by various weapons are other violations of the...

In reaction to a terrorist attack in Mali, Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed regret over the killing of dozens of Malian civilians in the terrorist attack.  He also strongly condemned any terrorist act,  expressing sympathy with the government, people and the families of the victims of Mali. At least 31 people have been killed...

Speaking in his third televised address to the nation since he took office in August, Raeis said despite certain speculations that Iran lacks initiatives and worthy words to offer to the Joint Commission meeting of the Joint Comprehensives Plan of Action, the country took part in negotiations in a powerful...

Asia: UAE national security advisor to visit Tehran Monday Aftab: Upcoming negotiations to be more realistic Ebtekar: Path of reviving JCPOA complicated Etela'at: US base in Syria targeted by rockets Borrell says EU trying to preserve JCPOA Iran: Rockets hit US base in Syria Javan: President Raeisi says hopeful...

Referring to recent remarks by a senior Iranian foreign ministry official,  Russia’s Permanent Representative for Vienna-based International Organizations said that Iran's tone shows that there is room for further negotiations. "The tone of these comments demonstrates that there is room for further negotiations, to my mind. As I repeatedly said...

Speaking in his weekly press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh answered questions on a wide range of topics.  Afghanistan's future must be decided according to will of Afghan people Answering a question about the developments in Afghanistan, Khatibzadeh said, "The future of Afghanistan must be decided...

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Iran’s export of minerals to other countries in the first seven months of the current year (from March 21 to Oct. 22) showed a significant 105 percent growth as compared to the last year’s corresponding period. According to the report, 31,084,000 tons of minerals were exported from the country,...

Speaking in meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad in Tehran on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reiterated that Iran is ready to host leaders of Astana Summit in Tehran next year in 2022. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged their views on various issues including bilateral regional...

Speaking to reporters in Dubai, Macron claimed Friday that the current round of talks had not been successful, and hinted that there would be a delay before the next round took place. “I think it's probable that this round of negotiations, given the positions, does not succeed,” he said...

The films are as follows: “The Last Hillbilly” from France and Qatar “Raising a School Shooter” from Denmark “Maya” from Britain ”The Gig is Up” from Canada “Les Enfants Terribles”, from France, Turkey, Germany “Everything Will Not Be Fine” from Romania, Ukraine “Try Harder” from USA “The Mole Agent” from Chile,...

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad who has arrived in Tehran on Sunday night met with Iranian President Raeisi.  Earlier in the day, he also held talks with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. This is Mekdad's first visit to Tehran after the new Iranian government took office in early August...

Shamkhani made the remarks in meeting with the National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Warm and friendly relations with neighbors, exchange of economic, trade capacities, and investment are the main priorities of the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani...

The Iranian national para-athletics team won the title of the Bahrain 2021 Asian Youth Para Games on Monday after bagging 18 gold medals, 14 silver medals, and 10 bronze medals.  The 2021 Asian Youth Para Games, also known as the 4th Asian Youth Para Games was the 4th edition of...

Speaking in a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria Faisal Mekdad on Monday, Raeisi said, "Today, long-term, comprehensive planning should be done to develop and deepen relations between Tehran and Damascus." The President described the volume of trade and economic exchanges between the two countries...

Vladimir Obydenov, Chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council (RIDS) made the comments on Monday in an interview with the IRNA news agency during which he stressed the importance of the North-South International Corridor. He said that it is the shortest route from Europe to southern and southeastern Asian countries that pass...

Foreign minister Hossein Amir-ABdollahian made the comments in a joint press conference with the Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Tehran on Monday. The top Iranian diplomat said that Iran condemns the presence of foreign troops on the Syrian soil who are there without gaining the permission of the democratically elected Syrian...

Speaking in a meeting with the National Security Advisor of the UAE Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, Raeisi said, "There should be no obstacle in the relations between the two Muslim countries of Iran and the UAE, and these relations must not be influenced by the...

According to the Foundation of Dialogue and Solidarity of United Nations, the international conference on the occasion of World Human Rights Day will be held virtually. The third international conference on “the Future of Peace and Human Rights in West Asia” will be held on Thursday on peace and human...

HAMEDAN, Dec. 6 (MNA) – With approaching the ending days of autumn season, autumn leaves have been collected on Bu Ali sidewalk in Hamedan, so that people can feel the breathtaking view when walking on the sidewalk.                ...

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Mohammad Ahmadi, a builder from the village of Kahtuyeh in Bastak in Counin Hormozgan, has made items out of rock and buildings as well as handicrafts made by hand.   ...

SHIRAZ, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Foolad football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Fajr Sepasi in Shiraz’s Hafezieh Stadium in Matchday 8 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Sunday.           ...