News Archive - 17 April 2022

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on April 18

Ebtekar: Pakistan carries out airstrikes on Afghan soil Etela'at: Army to respond to any threat at highest capability: Army commander Iran foreign ministry summons Swedish charge d'affaires Jam-E Jam: Turkish president fears losing election vote Kayhan: Iran successfully deals with Covid-19 IAEA camera's information may be deleted if deal not...

Turkey launches large-scale operation in N Iraq

The Ministry said that the operation is launched with the participation of the Turkish Air Force and Special Forces against the hideouts of elements of the PKK elements, Anadolu Agency reported. The operation began while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Friday.

Latest achievements unveiled on National Army Day

On the occasion of the National Day of the Army, a ceremony was held in Tehran on Monday morning. During the ceremony, parades of specialized units of different forces of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran were held in the presence of the Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi, Chief of Staff...

2 killed, at least 9 other shot in shooting in Pennsylvania

Two young people were fatally shot and at least nine others were injured by gunfire overnight in Pittsburgh's East Allegheny neighborhood, officials said early Sunday morning, according to CNN. The shootings happened around 12:30 a.m. and stemmed from a large party at a short-term rental property where as many as...

Ukraine has asked G7 for $50 billion to cover budget deficit

The Ukrainian president's economic adviser Oleh Ustenko said on Sunday that Ukraine has asked G7 nations for $50 billion in financial support and is also considering issuing 0% coupon bonds to help it cover a war-linked budget deficit over the next six months, Reuters reported. Speaking on national television, Ustenko...

More than 1,000 foreign mercenaries killed in Ukraine: Russia

Since the beginning of the Russian military operation, the Ukrainian government has recruited more than 6,800 foreign mercenaries from 63 countries, Major General Igor Konashenkov, the Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said on Sunday. The spokesman added that the largest number of mercenaries,1,717, came from Poland.  He added that another 1,500 people had...

4 soldiers killed, inrured when defusing bomb in Eastern Iraq

"Two soldiers of the engineering corps in the Iraqi army were killed and two others wounded while dismantling an explosive device planted on the outskirts of the town of Qara-Tappa, some 175 km northeast of the Iraqi capital Baghdad," the town's Mayor Wasfi al-Tamimi told Xinhua. Over the past...

Black lives never mattered in so-called Land of Dreams

"US police once again publicly murdered another innocent African descent in broad daylight," Kazem Gharibabadi wrote in a tweet on Sunday. "The terrifying shooting of this unarmed young man is emblematic of the fact that black lives have never mattered and will never matter in the so-called Land of Dreams!," Gharibabadi...

Army to respond to any threat at highest capabilities

Issuing a message on the occasion of the National Day of Army on Sunday, General Mousavi stated that the army has experienced real fighting in every geographical condition and would respond to any threat at the highest level of capability. He also praised the efforts of the Iranian Army in...

Iran navy to open maritime security center in near future

Speaking during an interview with Iranian national radio, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said that the Persian Gulf region is controlled by the IRGC naval forces while the Iranian Army navy is in charge of the security of waters in the Sea of Oman and the north of the Indian Ocean...

Iran annual exports to Iraq hit $ 9 billion

Iraq was the second largest destination for Iranian exports in 1400 (March 21, 2021-2022). The figures released by the Iranian customs administration showed that last year, about 18.3% of Iran's total exports were to Iraq. According to studies on the first 11-month exports of Iran to Iraq, Iraq's share in...

Iran interested in playing friendly with Senegal

A Senegalese site has reported that Iran has shown interest in playing a friendly match with the African powerhouse, Tehran Times reported.  “At least 10 teams have approached the Senegalese football federation so far and have expressed their desire to play friendly matches with the Lions," Senghor told...

Tensions flare as Zionist forces enter Al-Aqsa Mosque again

Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa Mosque which have witnessed the worst clashes between Zionist militias and Palestinian worshipers since Friday have also been witnessing the occupiers' attack on Sunday.  According to the report, Zionist forces and settlers attacked the Palestinians present in Al-Aqsa Mosque. Clashes broke out between the two sides following...

70 ISIL forces killed in Nigerian army operation

Nigerian Air Force fighter jets targeted the positions of the ISIL terrorist group on Saturday night in the border region of Lake Chad in the north of the country, AFP reported. The Chad Lake area is home to members of the ISIL terrorists in West Africa since 2016. A couple of...

Over 170 people killed in Philippines Tropical Storm Megi

According to the council, the tropical storm spread to nine regions. Over 395,900 people were moved to 909 evacuation centers, and 33,400 people had evacuated in advance. As many as 110 people are still missing. The damage to the agricultural sector has estimated an equivalent to $4.78 million,...

Shooting in South Carolina shopping mall leaves 12 injured

Columbia Police Chief William Holbrook said the shooting at the Columbiana Centre mall was not believed to have been a random act of violence but rather stemmed from "some kind of conflict" among a group of armed individuals who knew each other. However, details surrounding the shooting remained sketchy,...

Muslim countries condemn Israeli aggression in unison

On Friday, while hundreds of Palestinian Muslims were peacefully practicing their faith at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Al Quds (Jerusalem) Israeli security forces stormed the holy site, violating its sanctity, and injuring more than 150 worshippers.  Stun grenades, tear gas, and rubber and metal bullets were fired on the...

Zelensky warns Russia over continuing siege of Mariupol

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Ukrainian media that the continuing siege of Mariupol could scuttle any attempts to find a negotiated end to the war.  "The destruction of all our guys in Mariupol — what they are doing now — can put an end to any format of...

Taliban warn Pakistan over repetition of airstrikes, bombings

 Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid in a series of tweets condemned Pakistani airstrikes and bombings in Khost and Kunar provinces. Mujahid added that Pakistan should not try the patience of the Afghan people in such matters, expressing hope that this mistake will not be repeated by Pakistan. All issues must...

Pakistan calls on Taliban to increase security in border area

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad stated that terrorists use Afghan territory to operate against Pakistan without any punishment "These actions undermine our efforts to maintain peace and stability along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border," Iftikhar added. Islamabad and Kabul have been consulting over the past few months through relevant channels for coordination and...

Five Canadian Muslim injured in Toronto shooting

Toronto police say a group of men who had just finished midnight prayers were “randomly attacked” in a drive-by shooting in Scarborough early Saturday morning. At around 1 a.m., a group of individuals celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan gathered in a parking lot to discuss...

Siren sound heard in settlements near Gaza Strip

 Local media in the occupied Palestinian lands have reported the sound of sirens in the Zionist Nahel Ouz near Gaza Strip. Sabereen telegram news close to Resistance forces reported that moments ago on Sunday afternoon, two explosions were heard in settlements. Sabereen also reported that two 107mm missiles hit the...

Severe, crushing punishment awaiting Zionist occupiers

"We strongly condemn the deliberate killing of the oppressed people of Palestine by the Zionist criminals and the desecration of  Al-Aqsa Mosque," said Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Parliament's open session on Sunday. Ghalibaf continued that such crimes show the Zionist regime's growing fear of the courageous resistance of the Palestinian...

Iran exports value to Arab, African countries up $2.6bn: TPOI

Farzad Piltan said that Iran’s export of products to Arab and African states increased from $13.595 billion to $16.293 billion, showing a 20 percent hike. Among Iran’s major export target markets, the countries of Iraq, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sultanate of Oman, Ghana and South Africa stood...

Iran hosted Afghan refugees even under sanctions

"While the UK, claiming human rights advocacy, wants to send refugees to Rwanda, Iran has hosted Afghan refugees and immigrants for years, even under sanctions without the usual international assistance," Ali Bahadori Jahromi tweeted last night. On Thursday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced all refugees arriving in the...

Police busts 1.4 tons of illicit drugs in Isfahan province

A total of 1,400 kg of narcotics, including 1,230 kg of opium and 170 kg of hashish were seized from the smugglers, according to the report. 5 vehicles, including a truck and 4 cars were confiscated during the operation as well. Three of the eight arrested smugglers were shot by the...

Iran strongly condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden

Khatibzadeh blamed the deliberate repetition of this insulting act during the holy month of Ramadan for hurting the feelings of Muslims in Sweden and around the world. "This insulting act is a clear example of creating sedition and contrary to freedom of speech and should be condemned." "While...

Army to respond to any threat with highest capabilities

Issuing a message on the occasion of the National Day of Army on Sunday, General Mousavi stated that the army has experienced real fighting in every geographical condition and would respond to any threat at the highest level of capability. He also praised the efforts of the Iranian Army...

Iran President felicitates Syrian National Day to counterpart

In a congratulatory message to the Syrian President, Raeisi said that peace and stability could be established in the region by using the great capacities and capabilities of Iran and Syria. The Iranian president also called on expanding Iran-Syria relations in all fields. Evacuation Day is Syria's national day commemorating the evacuation...

Emir of Qatar agrees to extradite 28 Iranian inmates

In a tweet on Sunday, Hamid Reza Dehghani announced, "Following the President Raeisi's visit to Doha, the Emir of Qatar agreed to issue a decree extraditing 28 Iranian prisoners to our country." Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi traveled to the Qatari capital of Doha in February and held talks with...

Iran self-sufficient in producing ground combat equipment

As the National Army Day approaches on April 18,  Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Amir Nozar Nemati sat down for an interview with Mehr correspondent during which he explained the Iranian Army Ground Force's achievements in different fields. "We must have an updated organization. For that reason, in recent years,...

Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on April 18

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Monday, April 18.

Army commanders renew allegiance with ideals of Imam Khomeini

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – On the eve of the National Day of the Army, the commanders of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini (RA) and renewed their allegiance to the ideas of Imam (RA).          ...

Swedish charge d'affaires summoned by Iran foreign ministry

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29th Tehran Intl. Quran Exhibition kicks off in Mosalla

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The 29th Tehran International Holy ‎Quran Exhibition kicked off in the Mosalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran.