News Archive - 31 January 2023

Ayatollah Khomeini, officially known as Imam Khomeini inside Iran, was the first religious leader to openly condemn the program of the Shah (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi). He was imprisoned in 1963 and expelled from Iran in 1964 as he was an outspoken critic of Shah’s program. In January 1963, Iran’s Shah...

Ayatollah Khomeini, officially known as Imam Khomeini inside Iran, was the first religious leader to openly condemn the program of the Shah (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi). He was imprisoned in 1963 and expelled from Iran in 1964 as he was an outspoken critic of Shah’s program. In January 1963, Iran’s Shah...

Raeisi made the remarks in a televised interview on Tuesday, calling the foreign-backed riots and the sanctions two sides of the same coin. The president noted how the sanctions had failed to bring production in the country to a standstill, prevent the country from experiencing five-percent economic progress, and creation...

"We are pleased that Iran is joining this process. Iran is an important side. I think it will be able to contribute to this process," he said in comments broadcast by the TRT television channel. "The participation of Iran in the negotiating process, which is held with the mediation of...

In the first 10 months of the current year (starting on March 21), the unloading and loading of oil and non-oil goods at ports in the province reached 49 million and 691,000 tons, the director-general of the Ports and Maritime Department of Iran’s Bushehr province. The figure shows a 17...

"Daily output showed 20,000-barrel growth compared with the corresponding period of 2021 when production was less than 680,000 per day," Ali Ahmadi said. Over 600,000 barrels of gas condensate are supplied to Persian Gulf Star Refinery in Hormozgan Province and Nouri Petrochemical Complex in southern Bushehr Province as feedstock on...

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"We believe it is not practical to send those jets into Ukraine," Reuters quoted the spokesperson as saying. "We will continue to discuss with our allies about what we think what is the right approach," he added. According to the spokesperson, British "fighter jets are extremely sophisticated and take months...

"Swedish Foreign Minister [Tobias Billstrom] came to visit us. He was in the parliament, met with parties. He heard that all parties are equally declaring that without the fulfillment of the obligations assumed to us, the ratification of the protocol is impossible. Therefore, in the current conditions, it is not...

Qasim al-Araji made the remarks in a meeting with the secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights Kazm Gharibabadi in Baghdad, noting that Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran are seeking to tackle regional tensions through the understanding of regional countries. Everyone agrees with fighting against terrorism and...

Tensions between the US and China over the self-ruled island intensified following a provocative visit there in August by Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives. It prompted large-scale Chinese military drills around the island territory as well as a declaration by US President Joe Biden to defend...

The terms used in the position of some officials of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who were expected to seek to calm the atmosphere, actually caused the escalation of tension and the emergence of new challenges. This is while all the proofs and pieces of evidence, including the confessions of the...

Russia's permanent representative to the International Organizations in Vienna and the head of the Russian negotiating team at the Vienna talks  Mikhail Ulyanov made the comments in an interview with the Sputnik news agency on Tuesday. According to Ulyanov, unfortunately, under the current circumstances, JCPOA talks are stalled and no serious diplomatic negotiations...

Referring to the $1.5 billion worth of trade between Iran and Afghanistan in the first 9 months of the current Iranian year (starting from March 21), Mousavi expressed hope that with the opening of Iran's trade center in Afghanistan, the level of Tehran-Kabul relations will be enhanced. "We want...

"There is a principle agreement to engage Iran in the trilateral discussions among Russia, Turkey and Syria," Sergey Lavrov told a briefing, following a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Moscow on Tuesday, according to Sputnik news agency. "Russia supports Ankara's interest in improving relations with Damascus and...

"So far, 12 camps have been set up to accommodate earthquake victims and are helping those who have accommodation problems," Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif said in an interview on Tuesday to detail the IRGC's assistance to the people in Khoy, which was struck by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake on...

In the wake of the 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Khoy in northwest Iran, Mokhber has travelled to the county. Visiting earthquake-stricken homes and emergency settlement camps and receiving reports from officials on the taken measures are on the agenda of Iran’s First Vice President in the region. Earlier on...

Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said Iran enjoys a strong deterrence thanks to the strategic goals established by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and the expertise of Iranian youths. “The powerful Air Defense Force is ready to confront any threat in the safe skies of our beloved...

Gharibabadi and Shwani sides discussed several issues pertaining to judicial cooperation between the two countries, including the activation of agreements and MoUs. During the meeting, the two officials also reviewed prison management, the exchange of judicial experience, and the transfer of judicial convicts between the two countries. The Iranian Judiciary's...

Speaking in a ceremony held to commemorate the forty fourth anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on Tuesday morning, Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi appeared at the holy shrine of the Late Imam Khomeini (RA), and while renewing allegiance with the ideals of the Imam and the martyrs of...

Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh met and held talks with Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals Khaled Batal Al-Najm in Baghdad. The two sides discussed the construction of joint industrial town on the shared borders, the establishment of cement factories, and the supply chain of cardboard, foods as well as rubber...

With the aim of developing commercial-economic cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan, facilitating the process of issuing and receiving multiple-entry business visas will be accelerated for Afghan businessmen, Kazemi Qomi said in a tweet. Earlier, Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a meeting with the Iranian envoy, appreciated Iran's efforts...

The Head of Fajr Celebration Headquarters said that varied ceremonies will be held in schools, universities, mosques, factories, offices, and other places btween February 1-11, whih is called Fajr ten days(decade) in Iran. Delivering a speech by the Parliament Speaker at the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic...

The United States on Tuesday added seven Iranian entities to its trade blacklist for allegedly producing drones that Russia has used to attack Ukraine, according to a posting by the US Department of Commerce, media reported on Tuesday. The Iranian entities added to the blacklist are Design and Manufacturing of...

The Australian government announced on Tuesday that it has extended the country's sanctions against Iran. The Australian government has said in a statement it targeted Tehran for alleged crackdown on protests and also the alleged supply of drones to Russia, Among those who were targeted by the new Australian sanctions...

French football club have opened talks with German outfit Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations are now ongoing regarding the Iran international, who is one of two or three options being explored as OM aim to bring in...

In 2022, Iran stands as the tenth-biggest producer of steel in the world, the WSA said. Iran's steel production reached 30 million and 600,000 tons in 2022, showing an eight percent hike compared to 2021. Steelmaking countries produced 1.878 million tons in 2022, marking a 4.2 percent drop...

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, on Tuesday afternoon. Upon his arrival at the Nouakchott airport, the Iranian foreign minister was welcomed by Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Salem Ould Béchir  MNA

The Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries Corporation (HESA) has been added to the EU’s Russia sanctions list for its alleged involvement in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Russia.  In July 2010, HESA was designated under the EU’s Iran nuclear proliferation sanctions. It is also listed...

"As I embark on a new journey, there are many memories I will hold on to with great joy," the long-time serving Portegues coach of the Iranian national team known as Team Melli said in a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday. "I’d like to share my gratitude to...

The American president's remarks came as he spoke to reporters on the White House South Lawn, moments after he returned from an event in Baltimore, Maryland. Asked whether F-16s were Ukraine-bound in upcoming military aid packages, Biden replied to reporters' question with a simple "no." He also indicated that...

Shafiullah Khan, the deputy commissioner of the city of Peshawar, where the bombing took place on Monday, said 177 other people, most of them police officers, had been injured and that 57 of them were still hospitalized, some in critical condition. Officials said the bomber was standing in the first...

"While claiming to remain a regional defensive alliance, NATO has constantly gone beyond its traditional areas for defense, made advances into new domains, and strengthened military and security ties with Asia-Pacific countries," the Chinese senior diplomat stated. Saying that such developments call for high vigilance among regional countries, Ning added,...

Kayhan: Equiped portable hospital, 40 emergency accommodation camps established in Khoy Leader receives entrepreneurs, manufacturers, knowledge-based activists Arman-e Melli: Saudi Arabia urges Baghdad to arrange meeting with Iran Ettela'at: Leader urges country's rapid, continuous economic growth Borrell says blacklisting IRGC will complicate situation Jomhouri-e Eslami: Fuad Hussein: Saudi FM due in...

"Continuation of the serial deaths of asylum seekers & the death of 500 aborigines in prisons of #Australia might just be the tip of the iceberg of #HumanRights violations there. Will the "int'l community" hold Canberra accountable? #doublestandards!," wrote Kan'ani in a tweet on Tuesday morning. His tweet came...

Saying that he had a good meeting with the Israeli regime's head Isaac Herzog, Blinken wrote in a tweet, "We discussed the strong U.S.-Israel relationship & our commitment to Israeli democracy & security. We also spoke about Iran, the situation in the West Bank & Negev Forum Working Group...

While Kyiv is trying to receive Western fighter jets, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat claims that Russia is trying to get Iranian ballistic missiles. “Russia is still willing to receive UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and Fateh and Zolfaghar missiles from Iran. Those are ballistic missiles. We do not have...

Iran’s president and cabinet members on Tuesday morning took part in the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini (RA). The ceremony was held concurrent with the beginning of the 10-Day Fajr celebrations that mark the 44th anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Mojtaba Ghahremani said that 400,000 liters of smuggled fuel have been seized from five vessels. Some 23 smugglers have been detained in this regard, he further noted. Subsidized fuel in Iran is seen as an opportunity for smugglers to draw huge benefits. Iran, however, re-imposed using fuel cards and rationed...

Air travel is probably the first option that springs to mind. There were certainly some minor or major accidents. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport. Moreover, traveling by plane is the fastest and at the same time one of the cheapest ways to travel. There are...

Sara Shirbeigi was named the best goalscorer of the event with eight goals.   Also, Fereshteh Karimi was selected as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Iran’s women’s futsal team became champions of the 2023 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship on Monday after beating the hosts Uzbekistan. The Championship was the second...

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Zahra Mozaffari from Kangan won the ECO Friendship Award at the event, the head of the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Bushehr Somayyeh Rasouli said.  The 8-year-old winner is a member of the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults. Kao International...

"In Iran's perspective, the use of the military option at any level means US entry into the war. For now, Iran considers such a possibility to be weak," Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations told Newsweek. Tehran also said that if the US "miscalculates and starts a war," then...

Speaking to Iran’s Nour News, the unnamed source said hostile remarks by an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can lead to "different reactions" from Tehran, Press TV English website reported. “Ukraine’s insistence on threatening Iran’s national security can pave the way for mulling a change in the positions of...

"US secretary of state whose country used 1st A-#bomb in world and PM of fake #Zionist regime, with horrible #nuclear arsenal, stand together warning of Iran nuclearization (an NPT member & committed to it)," Kan'ani wrote in a tweet. "Ridiculous but true; Criminals & outlaws flagbearers of int'l security," he...

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Arak, which is the capital of Markazi Province in Iran, enjoys a clean weather following the rainfall and snowfall in wintertime.                        ...

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TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – On Tuesday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini in Tehran.                   ...