News Archive - 10 September 2023

The Iranian media reports suggest that the football federation’s officials have decided to hold the match in the Persian Gulf country. The local media have reported that the clubs will earn from TV broadcasting rights. The referee will be Iranian and the video assistant referee (VAR) system will be used...

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Lavrov, who headed the Russian delegation at the gathering, praised summit host India, which he claimed helped to consolidate the countries of the Global South. As a result, they stood up “to protect their legitimate interests,” which made it possible “to prevent the West from...

“Palestinians will continue their anti-occupation efforts throughout the West Bank, and confront the Tel Aviv regime’s crimes, especially in the holy city of al-Quds and the al-Aqsa Mosque compound,” the statement said. It underscored that the long-term battle against the Zionist enemy will finally result in the expulsion of occupiers,...

It is the largest single-incident civilian death toll of the civil war in the country which began on April 15, as fighting in residential areas intensifies. Air and artillery strikes in residential areas have intensified as the war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) nears the...

During the telephone conversation, the two presidents discussed regional issues, including the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the situation in the Karabakh region. The presidents exchanged views on prospects for the development of brotherly and allied relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, according to Trend News. Earlier on...

Local sources in Al-Yaarubiyah, to the north-eastern side of the country, said that the US occupation forces brought out a convoy of vehicles to Iraqi territory via the illegal Mahmoudiyah crossing, including 40 tankers loaded with Syrian oil stolen from al-Jazeera fields, SANA reported.  The sources added that the...

Iraqi sources told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the Iraqi judiciary is investigating new corruption charges linked to the government of former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, and it is likely that they will end with the issuance of new arrest and summons orders during the coming period. According to the sources, these...

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On the sideline of the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms in Tehran, Nazir Abboud Faza noted that the issue of sand and dust has been the center of attention of all countries in the world and this conference can help with this environmental danger. Iran, like Iraq,...

President Ebrahim Raesi made the remarks at the first edition of the conference on Iran's cooperative economy in Tehran on Sunday.  The president also attached great importance to the role of cooperatives in the production and services sectors, saying, "About 100,000 cooperatives are operating in the country and about...

EU Special Representative to the Persian Gulf region, Di Maio paid a visit to Tehran on Sunday. During his visit, Maio attended a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at the venue of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In recent days, the newly appointed EU Special Representative for the Persian Gulf region, met with...

The secretary of the national task force for fighting dust storms Ali Mohammad Tahmasebi Beirgani said, "During the past two days of the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms, the representatives of 50 countries emphasized mobilizing the financial resources of the countries to protect the environment and creating...

Every year, Iraq receives millions of Imam Hussein (AS) lovers of different races and ethnicities ​​who go to Karbala mostly on foot during the Arbaeen procession. The Arbaeen ceremony is held more magnificently every year. Last year, nearly 21 million pilgrims participated in the ceremony. Considering this year's statistics, a...

Speaking on an Iranian TV show on Sunday, Esmaeil Khatib examined the issue of hybrid warfare and security.  More than 50 intelligence services had held various meetings, trained more than 200 media and created sedition and chaos last year using the virtual space, Khatib said.  The enemy seeks to impose...

The Reuters news agency has reported, citing sources in Iran and other sources close to Iran-US indirect negotiation on a prisoner swap mediated by Qatar over the past few months as soon as next week, Iran will release five US prisoners and the US, in return, will free five Iranian...

Bagheri Kani made the remarks in a meeting with the EU Special Representative Luigi Di Maio and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the senior Iranian diplomat stressed that Iran's capacities in the regional and international arenas have presented irreplaceable opportunities for regional and global players to hold dialogue, interaction, and cooperation.

The US Bureau of Statistics reported that the trade exchanges between the United States and Iran hit $31 million during the first seven months of 2023. According to the report, US exports to Iran grew by 26% from January to July of 2023, reaching $30.6 million. In the same...

Ali Salajegheh and the Chief Executive Officer for the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) of Saudi Arabia Ayman Salem Ghulam met and held talks on the sideline of the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms (SDSs) in Tehran on Sunday.  Stating that Iran and Saudi Arabia share...

The top Iranian diplomat made the remarks in a meeting with the EU Special Representative Luigi Di Maio and his accompanying delegation in Tehran on Sunday. Congratulating Di Maio on his appointment as the EU special representative for the Persian Gulf countries, Amir-Abdollahian explained the developments in the relations among the...

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces for International Cooperation Brigadier General Mohammad Ahadi addressed the allegations during an interview to Azerbaijani Press Agency (APA) on Sunday. The senior military official, leading an Iranian military delegation, was in Baku to participate in the Azerbaijan-Iran Joint Commission meeting. These...

Financial Times quoted executives as saying that the UAE has in recent months rolled back limits on corporate registrations and the issuance of visas to companies from Iran, which remains subject to tough US sanctions. Iranian financiers are also exploring how to enhance bilateral trade by creating financial mechanisms to...

The Sunday report by Fars news agency said Iran’s oil exports to China had reached an average of 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in August according to data released by Kpler, a French data firm based in Belgium. The figure was the highest recorded in the history of...

Hossein Rabbani, the head of Isfahan’s Elites Foundation, said the 5th Mustafa Prize ceremony will be held on October 2, when high-profile scientists in the field of Artificial Intelligence convene in Isfahan from 57 Islamic countries. The prestigious ceremony will also host the 9th round of Science and Technology Exchange...

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the UNESCAP executive secretary in Tehran on Sunday.  The Iranian minister thanked the UN official for taking part in the Tehran-hosted International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms (SDSs). He further stressed the need for regional...

"Motherless", which is experiencing its fifth appearance in international festivals, has already won three "Best Film" awards from the Dhaka International Film Festival 2022, the Bengaluru International Film Festival, and a "Best Director" award from the London Rainbow Film Festival.  The seventh edition of the Wales International Film Festival...

In his message to Rachid Talbi Alami, Mohammad Bagher Ghlaibaf expressed condolences to the people, lawmakers and government of Morocco on the deadly earthquake.  The Iranian speaker further wished speedy recovery for the injured, forgiveness for the dead, and for the survivors and all those who have lost loved...

            

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The Aksyanov Cup international Greco-Roman wrestling competition was held in the Russian city of Novosibirsk on September 9-10.  Iran had taken part in the Russian tournament with 8 wrestlers. At the end of the tournament on Sunday, Amir Abdi at 72 kg and Mohammad Naghousi at 82 kg clinched two...

Germany leaned on a 22-10 surge in the third quarter to build a cushion, and never let go of the lead to win the World Cup’s first all-European final since 2006. The Iranian national basketball team left the FIBA 2023 World Cup early without a single victory. The FIBA Basketball World...

The friendly match has been scheduled for Tuesday. Iran edged past Bulgaria 1-0 at the Hristo Botev Stadium in Plovdiv, Bulgaria on Thursday. The friendly match was held as part of preparation for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where the Persians have been drawn in Group C along with the...

Iranian representatives bagged a total of 12 in both men and women divisions. Iranian sportswomen snatched four gold and two silver medals at the event to rank first. Uzbekistan became the runner-up while Kazakhstan ranked third. To win the first title, Iran's men's team bagged two gold, three silver and...

"At least six blasts came within the period of 40 minutes. Sounds of air defense systems in operation are heard in the northern districts of the city," the eyewitnesses told TASS. At present, an air raid warning is in place in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, and a number of other regions.

"France continues to deploy its forces in several ECOWAS [Economic Community of West African States] countries as part of preparations for an aggression against Niger, which it is planning in collaboration with this community organization," AFP reported citing regime member Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane as saying in a statement broadcast on...

The interior ministry says more than 1,400 have serious injuries, and the heaviest casualties are in provinces just south of Marrakesh, according to BBC. King Mohammed VI declared three days of national mourning and ordered shelter, food, and other help for survivors. Many people are spending a second night out...

"After carefully observing movements and positions of the terrorists, their weaponry and equipment, our valiant armed forces struck their command posts, fortifications and numerous ammunition depots," the SANA news agency quoted the country’s defense ministry as saying in a statement. "As a result, 111 militants have been killed and over...

According to Palestinian media, 16-year-old Milad Munther al-Ra'i was killed after the Israeli regime's soldiers fired live ammunition and toxic tear gas canisters at a group of Palestinian youths and children who confronted them during the raid into the camp on Saturday. Al-Ra'i, who was in critical condition, was taken...

"The PLA Eastern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to escort and observe [the US and Canadian ships] along the entire route in accordance with law and regulations," Shi said in a statement published on WeChat. Chinese servicepeople maintain a high degree of combat readiness and are unwavering in...

"Early on September 10, the Kyiv government’s attempt to attack facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation with fixed-wing drones was thwarted," the ministry said. "Missile defense units on duty destroyed eight unmanned aerial vehicles above the Black Sea waters, off the coast of the Republic of Crimea," it...

According to Hikmet Hajiyev, foreign policy adviser to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, “Azerbaijan expressed its consent as a goodwill gesture to ensure simultaneous opening” of the so-called Lachin Corridor for ICRC cargo. The road connects the mountainous territory to Armenia. The acceptance, he said, would pave the way for a...

The car explosion occurred on Tzahal St. in Haifa on Sunday morning. Footage circulating on social media shows that the car was set on fire after the blast.

The ceremony took place at the final session of the summit in New Delhi. Indian Prime Minister Modi handed over the gavel of the presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva amid applause from other summit participants. The G20 summit in New Delhi is coming to an end...

Late Friday, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco 77 kilometers (48 miles) southwest of the city of Marrakesh. King of Morocco Mohammed VI on Saturday declared three days of national mourning following the disaster, with the national flag to be flown at half-staff on all public buildings. Moroccan geological researcher...

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Jonathan Feiner made the remarks at a briefing for journalists on Sunday. "We do not have a decision to announce on new capabilities [for Ukraine]," he said, commenting on a publication on the ABC television channel website, according to which ATACMS could be included in a new package of US...

Xinhua reported citing the company PeruRail's statement that the train derailed on the Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu route in Cusco, the ancient Inca capital after a landslide hit the southeast track early on Saturday. The deceased was identified as the train manager, and the two injured were crew members, currently receiving medical...

Officials in the Iraqi government denied reports that the upcoming visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had been canceled, confirming that its date has not yet been determined, Asharq Al-Awsat reported. According to Iraqi lawmakers, Turkey sent indirect messages that the escalating dispute between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil...

Six Syrian citizens were killed as a result of the clash between the Al-Busayrah tribe and ISIL in the desert of "Al-Shula" in Deir ez-Zur. SANA stated that 6 shepherds were killed and two others were injured in the attack by terrorists in the Al-Shula area in the southern countryside.

The incident happened when the security forces conducted an operation in the Mir Ali area of the North Waziristan district of the province, Xinhua reported citing the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement on Saturday. The ISPR statement said a sanitization of the area is being carried out...

Located in the Golestan Province of Iran, Gonbad-e-Kavus city is famous for its historical monuments and unique architecture, which attract tourists from all over the world.  Gonbad-e-Kavus in the center of the Turkmen desert and between the two main branches of the Gorgan River on the south and north side, is...

Mohammad Sadegh Hamidian made the remarks in a meeting in Shiraz with Iran's trade attache in Qatar. Hamidian said that one of the joint plans of the Fars Chamber of Commerce and Iran's trade attache in Qatar is taking part in Qatar's International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ). He continued, "In this...

The announcement was made by Iran's embassy in Saudi Arabia through a Saturday post on X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. “Following normalization of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, a Saudi delegation set off for [the Iranian capital city of] Tehran today, Saturday," September 9, “to take...

IMIDRO figures published on Saturday showed that Iran had exported some $2.693 billion worth of steel in the four months to July 22, an increase of 36% compared to the same period last year. The figures showed that Iranian overseas steel shipments had risen by 140% in volume terms...

Iran has made it clear that it’s closely watching the situation and won’t accept any geopolitical changes on its doorstep.  Over the last few days, the authorities of Baku and Yerevan traded accusations of trying to initiate new major military escalations. Videos and photos circulating on social media indicated...

Arman-e Emrooz: Iran's embassy in Paris attacked Caucasus redline for Iran, US Arman-e Melli: Deadly earthquake jolts Morocco Asia: September 10th; the day global oil market shook Azarbaijan: 9 Iranians freed from Sri Lanka prisons Iraq says will implement security agreement with Iran Saudi Arabia makes investment in Pakistan Eskenas:...

The announcement was made by a spokesperson for the embassy on Saturday after members of anti-Iranian counterrevolutionary groups attacked the building’s consular section. They assailants burnt tires in front of the entrance to the building's consular section, inflicting some minor damage on its door. “The fire was put out after...

The success of Iranian taekwondo fighters at the 5th Asian Cadet Taekwondo Championships once again demonstrated the abilities of the worthy people of this country, Raeisi said in his congratulatory message. The Iranian female and male taekwondo fighters have ranked first and second in the 5th Asian Cadet Taekwondo Championships...

The Iranian women's ice hockey team lost to an Emirati team, Al Dhabi, 4-2 in the final match and stood in second place in the sporting event. Iranian sportswomen reached the semi-finals by defeating opponents from the Philippines, Mexico, and the UAE. In the semi-finals, Iran’s squad thrashed Bani Yas...

The IRISL said in a Saturday statement that the direct route will be aimed at frequenting Chabahar, Iran’s only ocean port located on the Sea of Oman, and to help activity increase in the trade gateway. The statement said the route from Chabahar’s Shahid Beheshti terminal and Nhava Sheva will...

Media outlets affiliated with the PUK reported that Talabani is scheduled to hold several "important" meetings with officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran during his visit, Shafaq News reported.  Recently, Qasim al-Araji, the national security adviser of Iraq, said in a speech that Baghdad is making a lot...

Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi in a meeting on Sunday at the foreign ministry compound submitted a copy of his credential to the top Iranian diplomat. Al-Anzi was formerly Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Oman. Saudi Arabia's new ambassador has started his mission in Iran after a seven-year hiatus. Speaking upon arrival...

During the hearing on Sunday, the representative of Fars Province’s General and Revolutionary Prosecutor accused the prime suspect, Rahmatollah Nowruzof from Tajikistan, of waging war on God, corruption on earth, and membership in the Daesh terrorist group with the intention of acting against Iran’s security. He also accused the two...

Gas leakage in the second and third phases of the South Pars Refinery in Asaluyeh left one dead due to suffocation. Two others were also injured due to inhalation of gas. The incident occurred at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, while the employees were conducting repairs at one of the units. The South Pars...

In an interview with Tehran-based Tasnim news agency, the IRGC deputy commander for operations Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan said Iran has restricted the range of its missiles to 2,000 kilometers according to orders from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, in compliance with the country’s operational doctrines...

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – About 27% of the total volume of almonds produced in Iran are grown in Saman County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in the southwestern part of the country.

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with EU Special Representative to the Persian Gulf region, Di Maio and Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana UNESCAP executive secretary in Tehran on Sunday. UNESCAP stands for United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the...

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Sunday, September 10.     ...