News Archive - 6 April 2024

Qassam inflicts heavy losses on Israeli regime Saturday

The Qassam Brigades announced in a statement on Saturday that they killed three Zionist regime's soldiers in Khan Younis, located in the south of the Gaza Strip, bringing the number of Israeli troops killed on Saturday to eight.  The Hamas forces targeted three Israeli ‘Merkava’ tanks with ‘Al-Yassin 105’...

S Africans mark Quds Day in front of US embassy (+VIDEO)

The American embassy in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa witnessed a large demonstration attended by more than 10,000 demonstrators on Saturday.  More than 20 non-governmental organizations and political parties had released a call for demonstration on Saturday afternoon. The following are the related photos and videos: ...

Boosting economic coop. with neighbors Iran's priority

The senior Iranian diplomat made the remarks in a meeting with BRICS states' envoys on Saturday. The following is the full text of Safari's speech at the meeting: Distinguished Ambassadors, Honorable Guests, President of Iran's Chamber Mr. Hassan Zadeh Ladies and Gentlemen, This is a pleasure for me to welcome...

Russian Cabinet to step down in one month

The Russian government will relinquish its power on the inauguration day of the newly elected President and the process of a new Cabinet forming will start. Vladimir Putin was officially reelected as the President during the election on March 15-17. According to the law, the inauguration of the head of...

Iraqi Resistance group targets occupied Eilat

Issuing a statement early on Sunday, the Iraqi Resistance group claimed responsibility for the drone attack on Eilat in southern occupied Palestine. The attack was carried out in response to the Israeli regime's unprecedented crimes against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to the Iraqi Resistance group. Since...

Leader pardons, commutes sentences of over 2,000 prisoners

Ayatollah Khamenei agreed to amnesty and reduced punishment for 2127 convicts on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr. The proposal was suggested by the Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholmhossein Mohseni-Ejei to the Leader. Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting when...

Iran's consulate in Damascus resumes operation after 4 days

The new building of the consular section of the Iranian Embassy next to the previous destroyed building resumed its operation on Saturday after a four-day hiatus since the terrorist attack by the Zionist Israeli regime.  The consular section of the Iranian embassy is one of the twin buildings of...

Chieftain of Ansar al-Furqan terror group captured in SE Iran

Doostali Jalilian, the provincial police chief, was cited by IRNA as saying on Saturday that the individual, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was a top-brass member of the so-called Ansar al-Furqan terror outfit, and was arrested in the provincial capital city of Zahedan, Press TV reported. Back in June...

Haifa oil refinery comes under drone attack

The attack was carried out in response to the Israeli regimes's unprecedented crimes, according to the Iraqi Resistance group. On Wednesday morning, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeted the Haifa Airport in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. Since the start of the al-Aqsa Storm operation on the 7th of last October, the...

5.5-magnitude quake hits off east coast of Honshu, Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted off the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 0012 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 38.3 km, was initially determined to be at 40.93 degrees north latitude and...

UN official warns of tragedy in Gaza, urges immediate action

"Six months of heartache and grief," said Ramesh Rajasingham, director of the Coordination Division of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, detailing the harrowing consequences faced by the people of Gaza since the outbreak of hostilities, Xinhua reported. With over 32,000 killed and 75,000 injured, the situation...

Russia destroys bases of militants exiting Syria's Al-Tanf

"The Russian Aerospace Forces’ strikes have taken out two bases of militants who had left the Al-Tanf area and were holed up in hard-to-reach mountainous areas of the Amour Range in Homs province and al-Bishri in Deir ez-Zor province," Major General Yury Popov said during a briefing. Drones belonging to...

X BRICS Youth Summit to be held in Ulyanovsk in July

The presentation of the X BRICS Youth Summit, which will be held in Ulyanovsk from 22 to 26 July, took place at the Russia exhibition at VDNKh. The meeting was moderated by Diana Kovela, Deputy Head of the Russia-BRICS Project Office for International Youth Cooperation. The presentation was attended by...

Russia fifth among G20 countries in terms of economic growth

The Russian economy grew by 3,6 per cent last year, fully offsetting the 1,2 per cent contraction in 2022. Similarly, India topped the ranking with its GDP growth rate rising from 7,2 per cent to 7,3 per cent. China is next with 5,2 per cent after 3 per cent the...

Brazilian government allocates US$2 billion to combat climate

The funds will be used for sustainable projects, the publication said. Established in 2009, the National Climate Change Foundation seeks to fund research, businesses and projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change. In early March, Brazil called on the World Trade Organisation...

Zionist regime hits southern Lebanon with phosphorous bombs

According to the Russian media Sputnik, the Zionist regime heavily attacked Al-Khiam in the south of Lebanon with artillery shells and phosphorous bombs. No further details have been reported. This is while, Lebanon's Hezbollah in a statement announced that in line with supporting the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and...

Pelosi joins call for Biden to stop weapon transfer to Israel

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed onto a call by progressive members of Congress for the US to stop transferring weapons to Israel over a strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza. The letter, led by Reps. Mark Pocan, Jim McGovern, and Jan Schakowsky was released on Friday with...

McDonald's to buy back Israeli restaurants after boycotts

The company said the franchise's 5,000 employees will keep their jobs. “For more than 30 years, Alonyal Limited has been proud to bring the Golden Arches to Israel and serve our communities,” said Omri Padan, Alonyal's chief executive and owner. The fast food chain has faced protests and boycott calls...

Hezbollah conducts fresh rocket attacks on Zionist positions

In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah announced that its forces conducted fresh rocket attacks on the Israeli forces gathering in the Ramya region, the northern occupied territories. Hezbollah announced that to support the steadfast Palestinian nation in the Gaza Strip and to support its brave resistance, the Resistance forces target...

Russia urges Armenian leadership not to be deceived by West

Moscow considers "the EU-US-Armenia high-level meeting held in Brussels on April 5, 2024 as another attempt of the collective West to drag the South Caucasus into geopolitical confrontation" the ministry said, TASS reported. "The extra-regional forces’ irresponsible and destructive interference in the South Caucasus, the urge to drive a wedge...

Ukraine claims it destroyed at least 6 Russian fighter jets

The overnight attack targeted a military airfield near Morozovsk in Russia and was conducted by Ukraine’s Security Service in cooperation with the army, a Ukrainian intelligence official told NBC News. “The attack on the Morozovsk airfield was carried out by the SBU together with the military and the Defense Forces,...

Oil pipeline explosion reported in Russia's Rostov region

The affected pipeline served as a crucial link, transporting oil products from a local tank farm to tankers docked in the portside area of the "Azov Seaport," Kyiv Post website cited Ukraine's Military Intelligence as saying in a statement.  As a result of the explosion, the loading of tankers with...

Philippines, Japan, Australia, US to hold drills in S China

In a joint statement on Saturday, the four countries said they will hold maritime cooperative activity in the Philippines's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to demonstrate "collective commitment" to strengthen cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, Asia Nikkei reports. "Ultimately, the Maritime Cooperative Activity will strengthen the interoperability...

Several explosions heard in Syria

The media outlets reported that the sound of these explosions was caused when Syrian army countered a spy balloon or drone over Damascus, the capital of Syria. Some sources also reported a missile attack on the American base in Syria's Konico Gas Field in the north of Deir Ezzor province. According to...

Gaza death toll increases to 33,173 on Saturday

Over 70% of victims of Zionist regime's attack are children and women, Gaza health officials said in a statement on Saturday. It is estimated that approximately 8,000 other people are still missing and under the rubble of destroyed buildings. Humanitarian aid does not reach the starving people of Gaza due...

Bomb blast kills 8 children in south Syria

Sources told Lebanese Al-Mayadeen new network on Saturday that eight children were killed when a bomb exploded in Al-Sanamayn town in the suburb of Daraa in the south of Syria. In addition of the 8 children of whom 4 were brothers, another child was injured and was transferred to the hospital...

OIC condemns Israeli assault on worshippers at al-Aqsa Mosque

The OIC made the remarks in a statement on Saturday, a day after Israeli troops fired tear gas and poison-gas bombs at Palestinians inside al-Aqsa courtyards, preventing thousands of worshipers from entering the holy site and attending Friday prayers, Press TV reported.  The 57-member bloc further denounced Israel’s actions...

World to witness destruction of Israeli regime: Raeisi

President Raeisi made the remarks in a message on Friday in which he hailed the Iranian nations' participation in Quds Day rallies. Some months after the victory of the revolution, in the month of Ramadan, 1399 (August 1979), the late founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini declared the last...

US preparing for Iran attack on US or Israeli assets

The US is on high alert and actively preparing for a significant attack that could come as soon as within the next week by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region in response to Monday’s Israeli strike on Iran's consulate building in Damascus, a senior administration official told...

Iran detains senior ISIL member in Alborz province

The ISIL terrorist, Mohammad Zaker, known as Ramesh, was detained in Mahdasht along with 2 other terrorists with the cooperation of a responsible citizen who identified them and informed the police, he said. Saying that the terrorists were arrested in two different operations after their car was shot at, the spokesperson...

Iran warns US to stay away so it won't get hurt

“In a written message, the Islamic Republic of Iran warns US leadership not to get dragged in Netanyahu's trap for US: Stay away so you won't get hurt. In response US asked Iran not to target American facilities,” Mohammad Jamshidi, the deputy chief of staff for political affairs to the...

Israel new unlawful act should be analyzed from intl. law POV

The Israeli regime attacked Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday evening. The Israeli aggression led to the destruction of the entire building and the martyrdom and injury of the entire people inside it. Seven of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military advisors were martyred following...

Iran calls on UNSC to condemn terrorist acts in SE Iran

Amir Saeed Iravani in a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and rotating president of the Security Council Vanessa Frazier on Friday night called on the Security Council to strongly condemn terrorist acts perpetrated by Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in southeastern Iran and take appropriate measures to combat terrorism...

Israel's attack on Iran consulate will not go unanswered

Martyr Zahedi sacrificed his life for Islam, the Islamic Revolution and the freedom of holy Al-Quds after 43 years of struggle, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said in the funeral of martyr Zahedi in Isfahan. He was a comrade and constant assisstant of...

Leader to lead Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran

Ayatollah Khamenei will lead the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Grand Mosalla mosque of Tehran. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. MP/ISN

Leader approves amnesty, sentence commutation for convicts

Ayatollah Khamenei agreed to amnesty and reduced punishment for 2127 convicts on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr. The proposal was suggested by the Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholmhossein Mohseni-Ejei to the Leader. Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting when...

Iran’s trade with Iraq up 30%: TPOI official

The director general of the West Asia Office of the TPOI said that Iran’s commercial centers are active in Iraq, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Qatar to boost bilateral trade. Iran gained successes and achievements in its trade with the West Asian countries in the previous year, he...

IRGC vows to give response to Israel attack on consulate

In a statement issued on Saturday afternoon, IRGC hailed the participation of the Iranian nation in Quds Day rallies across the country on Friday. He also expressed gratitude to the Iranian people for showing support for the oppressed Palestinians. Referring to the Israeli regime's attack on the building of Iran's...

New details released about Chabahar, Rask terrorist attack

Some terrorists, affiliated to foreign spy services, attacked 5 public places and military bases in Rask and Chah Bahar on Thursday morning. The operation aimed at disturbing the peace and security of the citizens of Chabahar and Rask in Sistan and Baluchestan province. According to the latest reports, this terrorist operation was undoubtedly...

2 police forces martyred in SE Iran in clashes terrorists

According to local sources in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeast iran, one police officer was also wounded in the armed clashes armed terrorists.  The police officers belonged to Kurin District's police station.  The clashes came after the armed terrorists attacked their vehicle came under attack by the terrorists.

Iran death toll from recent terror attack in SE rises to 16

Local officials in Sistan and Baluchestan Province said on Saturday that the number of martyred armed forces in clashes with the Jaish ul-Adl terror group has risen to 16.  12 out of the 16 martyrs were Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) members while the rest were Law Enforcement police forces.

Iran women's sitting volleyball team down Thailand in Dali

Iran had defeated Japan 3-0 (25-7, 25-19, 25-6) in its first match. Team Melli demonstrated their dominance on the court with a commanding victory over Thailand. Iran’s impressive performance marked their second consecutive win in the tournament, having previously defeated Japan. With back-to-back victories against Asian rivals, Iran showcased their...

Megacity in People's Republic of China to test 6G technology

This is reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS, citing the city's communications department. The city authorities have released a document that includes 12 points aimed at expanding 5G application scenarios and testing 6G in various areas. At the end of 2023, Shanghai has a total of...

Iran defeated by China at 2024 Paralympic Final Qualification

In the third match on Saturday, Iran’s women’s sitting volleyball team was defeated by China in straight sets (25-17, 25-11, 25-13) in the sporting event. Iran will face Slovenia in the fourth match on Sunday. Previously in the tournament, Iran emerged victorious against Japan and Thailand. The tournament brings Iran,...

Diseases That Can Spread Between Dogs and Humans

Despite all the advantages of taking care of dogs, there are also some disadvantages that make many people regret taking care of dogs, and one of them is the transmission of diseases from dogs to humans. Common diseases between humans and dogs A group of diseases can be transmitted from...

Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 7

TEHRAN, Apr. 7 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Sunday, April 7.                       ...

Qur'an reciting at Shah Abdol-Azim Hasani Shrine

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – On the occasion of the auspicious month of Ramadan, like previous Ramadan months, Holy Qur'an reciters recited verses of the holy book at the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abdol Azim al-Hasani (PBUH in south Tehran on Saturday.          ...

Israel crossed Iran red line by attacking diplomatic mission

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Former US ambassador to the United Nations says Israel crossed an “Iranian red line” by attacking a diplomatic mission, which is de-facto Iranian soil.

Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 6

TEHRAN, Apr. 6 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Saturday, April 6.                      ...

Funeral ceremony of martyr Zahedi in Isfahan

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The funeral ceremony of General Zahedi, martyred in the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, was held in Isfahan on Friday.

Kodir village nature in spring

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Kodir is a village in Tavabe-e Kojur Rural District, Kojur District, Nowshahr County, Mazandaran Province, Iran.                        ...

Hosting largest Iftar banquet in Yazd

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The people of Yazd province hosted the largest Iftar banquet titled "From Husayniyya to Husayniyya" on the evening of World Quds Day.                    ...

Funeral ceremony of Iranian actor Davoudnejad

Davoudnejad passed away on Monday night at the age of 44 from liver failure. Reza entered the world of child acting with a role in his father’s movie ‘Defenseless’ in 1986. His role in the movie "Sweet Agony" is generally considered his breakthrough and saw him nominated for Best Actor...