News Archive - 30 November 2022

Argentina, Poland qualify to World Cup knockout stage

Argentina beat Poland 2-0 in Group C of the 2022 World Cup and went through to the round of 16 on Wednesday. A majestic Argentina defeated the Poles with two brilliant second half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Manchester City wonderkid Julian Alvarez to book their place in the...

Azerbaijani, Russian FMs to meet in Moscow

According to Zakharova, the FMs will discuss the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the context of the declaration on cooperation signed by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia in Moscow on February 22. "It is also planned to thoroughly discuss a number of topical regional and international...

Goods transited from W Iran up four-fold: official

The head of the Kermanshah Customs Administration said that customs in the province have witnessed revenue of around 359.4 billion tomans in the eight months of this year. The figure accounts for an increase of 500 percent compared to the same period last year, the official further noted. The...

Iran, Bangladesh eager to cooperate on pilgrimage

Bangladesh Ambassador to Iran Gousal Azam Sarker and Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and pilgrimage affairs Hojjatoleslam Abdolfattah Navvab held a meeting in Tehran. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on Bangladeshi pilgrims who make pilgrimages to the holy shrines situated in Iran. We call for good relations and...

Iran's trade with Africa surpasses $990 mn in 7 months

South Africa with 462,590 tons worth $254.05 million was the main trade partner during the period. It was followed by Mozambique with 288,305 tons worth $160.82 million and Sudan with 221,205 tons worth $122.76 million, Financial Tribune reported. Data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs...

'Days of Ignorance' to vie at 3 international film festivals

In his 19-minute documentary, Abolfazl Tajik takes the audience to the lonely world of the 84-year-old Mohammad Ali who is the last survivor of rural felt-maker from Neyshabour city. The documentary narrates his daily struggles to live and keep the felt-making occupation alive. The first film festival that Tajik's work...

Story of Team Melli in 2022 World Cup

Qatar’s event was Iran's sixth appearance at the World Cup. The Persian Leopards started the campaign with a 6-2 loss against England in Group B. Mehdi Taremi scored Iran’s opening goal of the 2022 World Cup. While Iran couldn't do much against England's domination, their frontman Taremi managed to get...

Spectator runs onto pitch in Wed. match with Palestinian flag

According to media reports, the man was pinned down and dragged off by around a dozen security officials to the chants of "Palestine, Palestine!." Several supporters were carrying the green, white, black and red Palestinian flag inside the compound of the stadium and they were raised during the game.

US approves $1bn sales of counter-drone system to Qatar

“The proposed sale will improve Qatar’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing electronic and kinetic defeat capabilities against Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement. “The total estimated program cost is $1 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the...

At least 35 killed in religious school blast in Afghanistan

The Hasht-e Subh newspaper reported, citing local sources that most of the victims are students.

Major fire in Russian thermal power plant leaves 2 injured

"The roof of the turbine room [of Thermal Power Plant 9] has caught fire. The area of the fire has yet to be assessed," the official said. According to the regional Health Ministry, two people were injured in the fire, TASS reported. The local Emergencies Ministry department confirmed the information...

PKK senior member killed in northern Iraq: Turkey

Fatma Onur, code-named Kinda Maras, was targeted in an operation by Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) in the Sinjar region, said the sources, requesting anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media. Onur was a so-called senior member of the intelligence wing of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which...

Letter bomb explodes in Ukrainian embassy in Madrid

An employee of Ukraine's embassy in Madrid was "lightly" injured when a letter bomb blew up as he handled it, a police source said. "National police have opened an investigation which includes the participation of forensic police," the source said, Barron's reported. The Police have activated the anti-terrorist protocol and...

Stop arming Kiev otherwise no talks, Zakharova warns US

"The United States is planning to send more weapons to the region of the conflict in which Russia has been involved. So, they will keep supplying all those arms and goad the Kyiv regime into committing more bloodshed, while allocating funds for extremist activities conducted under the authority of individuals...

13-year-old Palestinian martyred by Zionist forces in Negev

The Palestinian child had been wounded when the Israeli regime police shot him on November 1, 2022. The news comes as atrocities by the Zionists have increased against the Palestinian citizens in the Occupied West Bank and al-Quds. 5 Palestinians were martyred by the Zionist forces just yesterday. MP/5644145

EU chief’s comment on Ukrainian military losses retracted

A claim about the number of Ukrainian soldiers killed during its conflict with Russia has been removed from a speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the executive’s official website, Russia Today said. “More than 100,000 Ukrainian military officers have been killed so far,” she said during...

Hungarian FM warns NATO against turning into anti-China Bloc

"Today, NATO's strategic concept is at the top of the agenda. Relations with China, energy security, critical infrastructure protection. We would not want NATO to turn into an anti-Chinese bloc. There is no need for the risk of another cold war, there are enough problems," Szijjarto said on his social...

ISIL says its chieftain killed, appoints successor

The leader of the terrorist ISIL group Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Quraishi was killed, the group's spokesman said on an audio, Reuters reported. The terrorist group selected Abu al-Husayn al-Husayni al-Qurashi as a successor, he added. According to Arab media, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi had been appointed the new chieftain of...

Russia to focus on nuclear arms infrastructure in 2023

"When preparing the list of capital construction projects for 2023, special attention will be paid to construction for strategic nuclear forces," Shoigu said. The minister added that it is important to maintain a balanced approach to construction planning within the allocated budget funds — ensuring the commissioning of infrastructure facilities...

Australia shock Denmark to qualify for next World Cup stage

After a goalless first half in which Denmark looked lively and had more possession, Australia scored on the counter in the 60th minute when Leckie got past the Danish defense and twisted into space before slotting the ball home. Australia finished second with six points, level with group winners France...

Iran received €1.6bn of Iraq’s arrears for gas export

Speaking among reporters on the sidelines of the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Owji stated that his ministry received about €1 billion of Iraq’s debt to Iran for gas import last year in 1400 (ended March 20, 2022). Iran has also received about €1.6 billion of Iraq’s arrears for its...

Excellent Tehran-Baghdad ties manifest common strategic view

"Today, I met with Mr. Al-Sudani, the honorable Prime Minister of Iraq, in Tehran. We respect him as a representative of the great Iraqi government and nation," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian wrote in a tweet after his meeting with Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Wednesday. "Iran emphasizes deepening relations with Iraq and welcomes...

Iran’s foreign trade hit $69 bn in 8 months

Iran’s foreign trade, excluding crude oil exports, reached 93.8 million tons worth $69.48 billion in the current Iranian year’s first eight months (March 21-Nov. 21) to register a 10% rise in term of value compared with the corresponding period of last year, according to the spokesperson of the...

12m tons of Russian goods to transit via Iran to India

The goods will be transported through the International North-South Transportation Corridor. The decision has come as a result of the efforts of Russia and India to increase goods trade and boost economic partnership, especially amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Asian News International reported on Tuesday. An agreement...

Iran, Turkmenistan discuss developing energy cooperation

Ali Akbar Mehrabian and Serdar Berdimuhamedow discussed strengthening Tehran-Ashgabat bilateral relations in various fields, including water and energy. The continuation of cooperation in the field of electricity and energy based on the existing capacities of the two countries and the extension of bilateral contracts were other topics discussed by the two Iranian and...

Raeisi stresses meeting nurses needs on their national day

Speaking in the meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday, President Ebrahim Raisi congratulated the auspicious birthday of H.H Zaynab (PBUH) which marks National Nurses Day, and appreciated the efforts and sincere services of nurses to protect people's lives, especially during the COVID-19 period. He stressed the need to pay attention...

S. African envoy urges boosting trade ties

Vika Mazwi Khumalo made the remarks in a meeting with Gilan Governor, adding that South Africa is ready to cooperate with the Gilan province in the field of agriculture. Preparing investment infrastructure as well as enjoying a lot of commonalities can lay the ground for a boom in trade exchanges...

Iraqi PM visits holy Iranian city of Mashhad

After arriving in Mashhad, the Iraqi Prime Minister went to visit the holy shrine of 8th Shia Imam, Reza (AS). A meeting with the custodian of Astan Quds Razavi is one of the plans of Al-Sudani's trip to Mashhad. A number of Iraqi ministers were accompanying the Iraqi premier. ...

Iranian envoy holds talks with Syrian deputy FM

 Mahdi Sobhani and Iman Susan discussed several regional and international issues, according to the Iranian embassy in Damascus. Tehran-Damascus bilateral relations were another topic discussed between the parties during this meeting. No further details have been released yet. MP/IRN84957440

5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Hormozgan province in S Iran

The quake happened at a depth of 16 kilometers at 6:47 PM O'clock and the epicenter was reported to be Kong Port city in Hormozgan province, according to the latest reports. The Director General of Crisis Management of Hormozgan Governorate told Iranian media that 3 teams of Red Crescent were...

Iran’s Army Navy focuses on developing maritime diplomacy

Speaking in a ceremony to commemorate the National Army Navy Day held on Wednesday with the participation of foreign military attaches in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Admiral Shram Irani said that Iran’s Army Navy has focused on the development of maritime diplomacy and cooperation with the naval forces of...

Iran summons French envoy over foreign minister remarks

The French ambassador to Iran, Nicolas Roche, was summoned by the Iranian foreign ministry on Wednesday following the unacceptable statements recently made by the French Foreign Minister in the French National Assembly and the approval of an interventionist resolution in the parliament regarding the recent developments in Iran. In that...

West seeking securitization of Iran case, says MP 

Referring to the Human Rights Council resolutions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Rezaee said in an interview with Mehr News Agency that the issue should be viewed from two aspects.  “ّFirst, such an action is in line with the policy of putting pressure on Iran initiated in...

Iran deserved at least a draw against US

Following the match against the US, the Portuguese coach said he was proud of his players and their hard work on the pitch. In the second half, Iran took possession of the ball and created more chances than the United States did in the first half and the team deserved...

US national team forward Timothy Weah praises Team Melli

In his message released on social media, the American player lauded the Iranian squad after the United States defeated Iran 1-0 and secured their pass to the round of 16 in the World Cup underway in Qatar. “Always been more than just football to me and I would just like...

World Cup shows how world hates Israel, supports Palestine

"The #2022_Football_World_Cup in #Qatar has become an exhibition that shows how the public opinion detests the #Zionist_apartheid_regime and also shows nations' solidarity with the #Palestine cause," the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said in a post on his Twitter account in Farsi language. "The normalization agreement with some Arab governments has...

At least 3 killed, 28 injured in suicide blast in Quetta

At least three people were killed and more than 28 wounded when a bomb blast targeted a police patrol in Quetta’s Baleli area on Wednesday. The injured included cops and civilians who were rushed to a nearby hospital. "A bomb blast that targeted a police patrol wounded more than 30...

US not to send Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine now

"Right now we have no plans to provide Patriot batteries to Ukraine but again, we’ll continue to have those discussions," he said during a regular press briefing on Tuesday, according to TASS. "There will continue to be an ongoing discussion," he said. "When we have more to announce on that...

Yemen urges US-Saudi coalition to resort to peace

Mahdi Al-Mashat pointed out that the US-Saudi occupiers believe that defending the Yemeni People's wealth against looting is wrong because it goes against its interests. He stressed that American insolence increases the Yemeni people's insistence on continuing the path of liberation and independence. "We reaffirm our firm position to protect...

China firmly supports Palestinian people's just cause

Xi Jinping extended congratulations to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In his message, Xi said the Palestinian issue is at the core of the Middle East issue, and a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian issue bears...

Donald Trump faces new trial in April

US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan set an April 10, 2023 date for E. Jean Carroll to try to prove that Trump lied by denying he raped her about 27 years ago. Kaplan did not rule on Carroll's request to hold one trial combining the lawsuit, which the former...

US approves $1bn sales of counter-drone sysstem to Qatar

“The proposed sale will improve Qatar’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing electronic and kinetic defeat capabilities against Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement. “The total estimated program cost is $1 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the...

Fierce clashes reported between Palestinians, Zionists in WB

The clashes between the members of the Saraya al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, and the Zionist occupiers took place in the Palestinian village of Jaba' in the northern West Bank.

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies aged 96

Jiang died at 12:13 p.m. (0413 GMT) in his home city of Shanghai, the official Xinhua news agency said, publishing a letter to the Chinese people by the ruling Communist Party, parliament, Cabinet and the military announcing the death. "Comrade Jiang Zemin's death is an incalculable loss to our...

Headlines of Iran’s Persian dailies on November 30  

Kayhan Iran not to allow Iraq’s security to be threatened: Leader to Al-Sudani Iran’s daily export of crude to Venezuela at 200k barrels Iran fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup knockout stage New chapter of coop. kicks off in strategic Iran-Iraq ties Iran upholds 1st rank in health parameters...

Iran-Iraq coop. to create regional security: Ghalibaf

He made the remarks in a meeting with the visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in Tehran on Tuesday evening. Ghalibaf expressed hope that the Iraqi Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation’s visit to Tehran will be effective in expanding relations between the new Iraqi government and the Islamic...

No evidence that Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons

"Iran has been and remains a conscientious participant in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The conclusion of the JCPOA in 2015 helped to finally and irrevocably remove all the questions that the [International Atomic Energy Agency] had to Tehran at that time," he told Sputnik. "After that,...

Iran energy min. arrives in Ashgabat for high-profile talks

Upon his arrival at Ashgabat Airport, Mehrabian was highly welcomed by Turkmen officials. According to the scheduled program, Iran's energy minister will meet and hold talks with the Turkmen President, Deputy Prime Minister, and senior officials of this country. The resumption of energy exchange between the two countries of Iran...

Accusation on plan to produce Iran UAVs in Russia unfounded

According to Vladimir Yermakov, there is no confirmation of "speculations about alleged deliveries of Iranian UAVs to Russia." “Now, to save face, the authors of the previous stuffing switched to the story that Russia is allegedly going to produce Iranian drones on its territory," he said in an interview...

Amir-Abdollahian holds meeting with Iraqi PM Al-Sudani

"Today, I met with Mr. Al-Sudani, the honorable Prime Minister of Iraq, in Tehran. We respect him as a representative of the great Iraqi government and nation," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian just tweeted. "Iran emphasizes deepening relations with Iraq and welcomes the country's constructive role in regional equations," the Iranian top diplomat...

Iran's TMU, Russia's SPBU ink MoU on academic coop.

In order to transfer both educational and research experiences at the international level, the two universities of Tarbiat Modares and Saint Petersburg signed a 5-year MoU. The MoU was concluded with the efforts of the director of international scientific relations of the Tarbiat Modares University. St Petersburg University keeps its position in the...

Iran's Mahalat home to red willow tree

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Mahalat country in the Markazi Province of Iran is home to the red willow trees. As a natural resource, this kind of tree plays an important role in the local economy.

Sana’a gov. warns enemies about continuation of agrression

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – In a statement on Tuesday, Yemeni officials warned the country's enemies over Sana'a determination to destroy them in the future war.

Iraqi premier's visit to Imam Reza holy shrine

MASHHAD, Nov. 30 (MNA) – On a visit to Iran, Iraqi prime minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani visited the holy city of Mashhad to pay a pilgrimage visit to the holy shrine of 8th Shia Imam, Reza (AS) on Wednesday.   ...