News Archive - 27 April 2023

Gaza Resistance test fires surface-to-air missile (+VIDEO)

According to Palestinian sources, the missile was fired toward the sea, and after that, the sound of a massive explosion was heard in Gaza City.

Russia keeping tabs on Ukraine’s ‘dirty’ bomb potential

"As for the possibility of Ukraine obtaining nuclear arms or creating a ‘dirty’ bomb, any signs of such activity are being very closely monitored by relevant Russian agencies," she noted. The spokeswoman recalled the "big talk" from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, which is "difficult to interpret other than as an...

Leader condoles martyrdom of Ayatollah Soleimani

Expressing condolences to Ayatollah Soleimani's family, Ayatollah Khamenei prayed to the Almighty God to bestow forgiveness and blessing on him. Ayatollah Abbasali Soleimani, a member of the Assembly of Experts and also a former representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the southeastern Iranian province of...

Zionist regime on path of decline, destruction

Al-Nakhaleh made the remarks in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beirut on Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments, the recent Zionists' attacks, and the resistance of the Palestinians against the Israeli regime forces. Referring to the principled policy of the Islamic...

Iran's Amir-Abdollahian meets Lebanese PM, parl. speaker

Several other Iranian diplomats as well as Iran's ambassador in Beirut Mojtaba Amani were also present at the meeting. During the meeting, Amir-Abdollahian and Mikati discussed issues of mutual interest. Referring to Tehran-Beirut bilateral relations, Amir-Abdollahian stressed the need for expanding the two countries' ties and cooperation in different fields...

Iran, Lebanon FMs stress developing ties in all fields

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Rashid Bouhabib met and held talks in Beirut on Thursday. Referring to the importance of Tehran-Beirut ties, Amir-Abdollahian called for holding the Iran-Lebanon joint economic commission as soon as possible after the formation of the new Lebanese government. In order...

IRGC seizes Marshall Islands-flagged tanker in Sea of Oman

The Advantage Sweet oil tanker issued a distress call and the US 5th Naval Fleet is monitoring the situation, the naval command said in a statement. Washington called on Iran to “immediately release” the vessel, The National News reported. There was no immediate comment from the Iranian navy. MP/PR/5765061

Israel between two generals

In less than two weeks of intense clashes, residential areas of the capital Khartoum have turned into warzones. Despite failed truce attempts, the violence is going on. So far hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands of residents are trying to flee the capital as the main focus of...

Ankara denies Erdogan had heart attack

Earlier media reports suggested Erdogan had undergone a heart attack hours after detailing he was suffering from a stomach flu; however, reports failed to provide sufficient evidence. "Reports on social media that President Erdogan allegedly suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized are not true," the center tweeted. Additionally, Turkish...

Argentina to pay for China imports in yuan instead of dollars

On Wednesday, Argentina said it will pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of dollars to preserve its international reserves. In a meeting in Buenos Aires with China's ambassador Zou Xiaoli,  Economy Minister Sergio Massa said Argentina will be able to "program a volume of imports in yuan worth (the...

NATO delivers over 1,500 armored vehicles, 230 tanks to Kyiv

"Overall, through the Contact Group led by the United States, NATO Allies and partners have provided unprecedented support to Ukraine. More than 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine have already been delivered. That means over 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 tanks and other equipment, including vast amounts of ammunition.

Iran not to ask permission from anyone in combating terrorism

The Islamic Republic of Iran will not ask for permission from anyone in the path of confronting terrorism and executing justice against terrorists, and it believes that the interventionist and authoritarian statements of some German officials regarding the verdict issued in an Iranian court against a terrorist, is a clear...

Iraqi president due in Iran in coming days

According to MDEAST NEWS, Abdul Latif Rashid will travel to Tehran on Saturday, April 29th. The media reported that it has gained the information after its correspondent contacted the Iraqi president's office. According to the media, the Iraqi president is set to meet Iranian President Ebrahim Raerisi and several other high-ranking Iranian officials.

Iran, Lebanon FMs hold meeting in Beirut

The top Iranian diplomat arrived in the Lebanese capital on Wednesday night. Upon arrival at the airport, Amir-Abdollahian was warmly welcomed by Iran’s ambassador to Beirut, representatives from Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry, representatives of the secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement and the speaker of the Lebanese House of Representatives.

Iran’s Air Defense Force ‘absolute power’ in region

Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard hailed the “technological progress” in the country’s air defense, saying that, “The powerful Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force is the absolute air defense power in the region, and this is an undeniable fact." "The equipment that we currently use in the country’s...

Iran not wanting anything but welfare for Lebanon: FM

"We encourage all Lebanese parties to speed up the election of the president and complete the political process in this important country of the region," the Iranian foreign minister said in a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart on Thursday. Tehran will support any agreement that is reached among...

Iran's Amir-Abdollahian meets Lebanese PM in Beirut

Several other Iranian diplomats as well as Iran's ambassador in Beirut Mojtaba Amani were also present at the meeting. Earlier on Thursday, Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Rashid Bouhabib. The top Iranian diplomat arrived in the Lebanese capital on Wednesday night. Upon arrival at the airport, Amir-Abdollahian was...

Iran's exports to Iraq hit record high of $10b in FY 2022-23

According to Farzad Piltan, director general of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization's West Asia Department, the country's exports to Iraq exceeded $10 billion in the last Iranian year which marks a record high, registering a 15% rise compared with the year before. Iraq is one of the main destinations for Iran’s...

Opening ceremony of Shiraz Symphony Orchestra

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – The opening ceremony of the Shiraz Symphony Orchestra was held at the tomb of Saadi Shirazi in Fars province.                ...