August 2020 - Iran Special Weapons News

Official: COVID-19 kills 109 more in Iran IRNA 31 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday that some 109 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 21,571.
Army Cmdr lauds Iran's advanced air defense capabilities in region IRNA 31 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Monday that Iran's air defense has gained good achievements in various areas of air defense, including radar, missiles, and communications systems.
Iran Invests in Advanced Drone Technology to Strengthen 'Deterrence Power' - State Media Sputnik 31 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Ministry of Defense is investing in its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology to ensure it remains one of the top countries in combat drone development, according to state media.
Iranian gov., nation will always stand by friendly governments, nations: President Rouhani Press TV 31 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has once again reiterated the Islamic Republic's determination to boost all-out ties with friendly countries and nations, saying that Tehran welcomes further expansion of mutual and regional relations with its neighbors.
Iran Students To Start School Except In 'Red Zones' Next Week Amid COVID Fears Radio Farda 31 Aug 2020 -- Mohsen Haji-Mirzai, Iran's Minister of Education, said on Monday that students will start school in all areas around the nation except for those designated as "red zones" as recently as Saturday. Currently, 12 out of 31 provinces of the country are considered COVID-19 hotspots and categorized as red zones.
After 2017 Peak Iran Carpet Exports Drop Sharply Radio Farda 31 Aug 2020 -- According to the latest official data, Iranian hand-woven carpets exports fell from $426 million in 2017 to $238 million in 2018, and experienced another drop last year, ending with approximately $69 million.
Verdicts Against Signatories Of "77 Statement" Condemned Radio Farda 31 Aug 2020 -- Many political and civil activists are condemning the prison sentences of signatories to an anti-Islamic Republic government letter widely known as the "77 Statement."
Iran registers 1,905 new COVID-19 cases, 371,816 in total Global Times 30 Aug 2020 -- Iran's COVID-19 cases on Saturday rose to 371,816 with the registration of 1,905 new infections over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education reported.
COVID-19 kills 103 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday that some 103 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours.
Iran's quarterly investment in ports tops $715 mln despite lower activity Press TV 30 Aug 2020 -- Iranian authorities say investment has been flowing into the country's ports despite the spread of the coronavirus pandemic which has resulted in lower activity in trade hubs.
Iran FM: 'All options on table' means law of jungle, should wake Americans up Press TV 30 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister says the "all options on the table" threat, which has been a hallmark of the US policy toward other countries, is now being used against citizens of the US itself, expressing hope that this would serve as a "wake-up call" for the Americans.
China, France should safeguard JCPOA, other intl. agreements against unilateralism: FM Press TV 30 Aug 2020 -- In an implied rebuke of US' unilateral policies, China's foreign minister says Beijing and Paris should work to promote multilateralism and safeguard major international agreements, such as the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, in the face of unilateralism.
Iranians Deserve Freedom Not Bullets, State Department Says Radio Farda 30 Aug 2020 -- In response to a tweet by Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accusing the United States government of "murdering" young American protesters, State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said on Saturday that Iranians deserve "freedom and a future, not the Basij's bullets."
Iran's Efforts To Deny People Information And Entertainment Are Futile Radio Farda 30 Aug 2020 -- Iranian society has been fighting systematic censorship for over four decades; from the ban on videotapes in 1980s, jamming satellite television, blocking news websites in 2000s and social media in recent years.
COVID-19 kills 110 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday that some 110 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours.
US walks alone in Iran sanctions, EU goes other way IRNA 29 Aug 2020 -- The European Union remains committed to implementing the Iran nuclear deal as a matter of respecting international agreements and of the bloc's shared international security, EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Spokesperson Peter Stano said.
EU remains committed to Iran nuclear deal as key security element: Spokesperson Press TV 29 Aug 2020 -- A spokesman for the European Union says the bloc remains committed to implementing a landmark nuclear deal Iran signed with major world powers in 2015 in order to observe international agreements and respect EU's shared international security.
Iran Accuses Pompeo Of Living In An 'Imaginary World' Radio Farda 29 Aug 2020 -- In a series of tweets, the Islamic Republic foreign ministry officials have dismissed the U.S. Secretary of State's Mike Pompeo's remarks about returning the international sanctions on Iran.
CBI: US lawsuit to seize Iran's assets in Germany doomed to failure IRNA 29 Aug 2020 -- The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) dismissed a lawsuit filed in the United States to force a European financial provider to transfer Iranian assets to the US.
Iran Security Forces Disperse Gathering To Mark 32nd Anniversary Of Mass Executions Radio Farda 29 Aug 2020 -- Friday August 28 marked the 32nd anniversary of the mass execution of political prisoners in Iran.
Iran Proposes Bill For Tighter Online Censorship, 'Military Control' Of Internet RFE/RL 29 Aug 2020 -- A group of 40 Iranian lawmakers has submitted a controversial draft bill to the parliament that could result in harsher online censorship by giving control of the country's Internet gateways to the armed forces, including the notorious Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
US charges three over collecting monetary aid for war-torn Yemen Press TV 29 Aug 2020 -- The US Justice Department has charged three people in connection with a campaign to collect monetary assistance for the oppressed Yemenis, who are suffering under the years-long Saudi war and blockade.
This Week in Iran Policy US Dept. of State 28 Aug 2020
Official: 112 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Aug 2020 -- Some 112 people in Iran have died as a result of the coronavirus disease over the past 24 hours, Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
U.S. Seizure of Three Websites Used by Iranian Front Company that Was Shipping Fuel on Four Tankers to Venezuela US Dept. of Justice 28 Aug 2020 -- The Justice Department today announced the seizure of three websites used by three front companies: Mobin International, Sohar Fuel, and Oman Fuel, who arranged a multimillion dollar fuel shipment by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated foreign terrorist organization, that was bound for Venezuela.
Four Men Indicted By US Attorneys For Conspiring To Sell Iranian Oil To China Radio Farda 28 Aug 2020 -- Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania indicted four American men August 27 allegedly conspiring to buy Iranian crude oil for a Chinese refinery as part of a scheme to circumvent U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
US Seizes Websites of Iranian Companies Involved in Brokering Fuel Shipments to Venezuela Sputnik 28 Aug 2020 -- The United States has seized three websites of Iranian companies involved in fuel shipments to Venezuela, the US Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday.
US obviously does not understand law or UN after thrice being defeated: Iran FM Press TV 28 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States has once again threatened to impose restrictions on 'anyone and any entity' dealing with the Islamic Republic despite being dismissed by the United Nations Security Council three times.
US mulls pressure on European allies for siding with Iran: Report Press TV 28 Aug 2020 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering options to pressure European members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following their refusal to support the United States in its efforts to extend an illegal arms embargo on Iran.
Pompeo Says UN Sanctions Against Iran Will Return On September 20 Radio Farda 28 Aug 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated Thursday, August 27, that the United Nations sanctions against the Islamic Republic will return on September 20.
Families Of Victims Of Ukrainian Plane Crash Urge Those With Evidence To Come Forth Radio Farda 28 Aug 2020 -- The Association of the Families of the Victims of Flight P752 issued a video message on Friday urging anyone who has information or evidence about the downing of the plane to come forward.
Official: COVID-19 kills 117 more in Iran IRNA 27 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday that some 117 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 21,137.
Iran shows good faith in cooperation with IAEA IRNA 27 Aug 2020 -- The two-day visit of Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi to Tehran wound up with satisfactory and win-win outcome for both sides.
Iran agrees to give IAEA access to 2 requested locations People's Daily 27 Aug 2020 -- Iran agrees to give UN nuclear watchdog access to two specified locations for inspections of "possible" nuclear activities.
China hails Iran-IAEA agreement to resolve issues, criticizes 'unilateral bullying' Press TV 27 Aug 2020 -- China welcomes recent arrival at an agreement by Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog to resolve some issues specified by the agency, berating coercive attempts that seek to prevent such dialog-powered cooperation.
Who Are The Potential Reformist Candidates For Iran's 2021 Presidential Election? Radio Farda 27 Aug 2020 -- Most assessments and predictions so far about Iran's next presidential elections have taken a conservative victory for granted.
China Resumes Reporting Oil Imports From Iran In July Radio Farda 27 Aug 2020 -- The latest Chinese Customs' data show the country imported about 120,000 barrels of oil per day from Iran in July, worth a total of $134 million, after showing zero imports in June.
Lawmakers In Iran Abuse Their Power To Receive Free Housing And Cars Radio Farda 27 Aug 2020 -- A former lawmaker in Iran says some legislators in the current parliament "exert pressure" to use government-owned cars and properties for free while receiving money for these expenses through their supplemental pay.
Three Texans, One New Yorker Indicted for Conspiracy to Sell Sanctioned Iranian Petroleum to Refinery in China for Millions in Profit US Dept. of Justice 26 Aug 2020 -- Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania William M. McSwain announced that the following defendants were indicted on charges of conspiracy, violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and money laundering conspiracy based on their attempt to transact in sanctioned Iranian petroleum:
Iran Allows IAEA Access To 'Suspected' Nuclear Sites Amid US Pressure Radio Farda 26 Aug 2020 -- Iran has agreed to allow access to IAEA inspectors to two sites, one near Isfahan and another close to Tehran, where the agency suspects undeclared nuclear activities have taken place.
Official: COVID-19 kills 119 more in Iran IRNA 26 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday that some 119 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 21,020.
Russia, Iran, Turkey Issue Joint Statement on Syria Condemning Israeli Attacks, US Theft of Oil Sputnik 26 Aug 2020 -- The statement was formulated on the sidelines of the meeting of the Syrian Constitutional Committee, a United Nations-facilitated negotiating platform aimed at reconciling the Syrian government and the opposition and establishing an enduring peace in the war-torn country.
Iran To Allow Access To Suspected Nuclear Sites RFE/RL 26 Aug 2020 -- Iran has agreed to allow inspections of two sites where nuclear activities are suspected to have taken place in the past, easing diplomatic pressure on Tehran as the United States seeks to reimpose UN sanctions.
Iran, UN Watchdog Agree on Inspection of Suspected Nuclear Sites VOA 26 Aug 2020 -- Iran and the U.N.'s nuclear monitoring agency have agreed on the inspection of two suspected former nuclear sites, where undeclared nuclear material might have been stored or used.
Salehi: Iran, IAEA open new chapter of cooperation IRNA 26 Aug 2020 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi hailed his constructive talks with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi, saying Iran and the IAEA opened new chapter of cooperation.
Rouhani urges IAEA to show technical necessity of maintaining JCPOA to world IRNA 26 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed the significant responsibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) towards the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and called on its Director General to explain the need for maintaining the document to the world in technical terms.
Iran, IAEA issue joint statement on nuclear cooperation IRNA 26 Aug 2020 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued a joint statement on nuclear cooperation while the agency's chief Rafael Mariano Grossi wrapped up his stay in Tehran holding talks with the Iranian officials.
Rouhani underlines enhanced Iran-IAEA cooperation, recent agreement Press TV 26 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlines the need for further cooperation between Tehran and the UN nuclear agency, hailing the agreements reached during the visit of the IAEA head to the country.
Iran voluntarily grants IAEA access to two locations specified by UN agency Press TV 26 Aug 2020 -- Iran has agreed to grant the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to two sites specified by the UN nuclear agency.
Iran 'Voluntarily' Grants Access To 'Suspected" Sites To IAEA Inspectors Radio Farda 26 Aug 2020 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi and Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Agency Ali-Akbar Salehi announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that Iran will "voluntarily" provide the international atomic watchdog with access to two locations suspected of historical nuclear activity.
FM Zarif : How can the world still take US foreign policy seriously? IRNA 26 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message referred to attempts made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with regard to normalizing Sudan-Israel ties and the US criteria to remove a country from terror list, asking how can the world still take US foreign policy seriously?
Iran urges JCPOA parties to block US efforts to use UNSC as tool for own sake Press TV 26 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh calls on the remaining parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal not to allow the US to use the UN Security Council as a tool to advance its own agenda.
Iran: UNSC consensus once again proved US isolation Press TV 26 Aug 2020 -- Tehran says the overwhelming consensus among members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) against the US's push to reinstate all anti-Iran UN sanctions proves Washington's isolation once again.
UN Security Council President Rejects US Demand To Restore Iran Sanctions Radio Farda 26 Aug 2020 -- The president of the UN Security Council (UNSC) has rejected Washington's demand to snap back international sanctions on Tehran that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran Complains To International Maritime Organization About Seizure Of Fuel Tankers Radio Farda 26 Aug 2020 -- The Deputy Head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (IPMO), Jalil Eslami, said on Wednesday that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has promised to investigate the seizure of several tankers carrying Iranian fuel to Venezuela.
Rouhani Says Sanctions Cost Government 900 Trillion Rials In Revenues Radio Farda 26 Aug 2020 -- Iran President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the country's revenue has been reduced by 900 trillion rials (roughly equivalent to $214 billion) since the United States re-imposed sanctions on Iran in May 2018, maintaining that despite that loss, Iran is "still standing on its feet."
Official: COVID-19 kills 125 more in Iran IRNA 25 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday that some 125 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 20,901.
Tehran Council Member Says COVID-19 Killed More Than 10,000 In Capital Radio Farda 25 Aug 2020 -- A member of the Tehran City Council said on Sunday that Tehran's COVID-19 death toll has risen to 10,200 residents since the outbreak began in February, with the Health Ministry's official death toll for the country reaching 20,643.
UN Security Council Declines Action on US-Sought Return of Iran Sanctions VOA 25 Aug 2020 -- The president of the U.N. Security Council said Tuesday there is no consensus for restoring international sanctions on Iran in the 15-member council and that he would take no further action on a U.S. demand to re-impose them.
FM Spox terms IAEA reports as best reference for reducing Iran's JCPOA commitments IRNA 25 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said five steps of Iran on reducing nuclear-related commitments have been fully implemented and the reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are the best reference for it.
IAEA should observe principles of impartiality, professionalism: FM Zarif Press TV 25 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the UN nuclear agency should observe the principles of impartiality and professionalism in its dealings with the Islamic Republic.
UNSC says 'not in position' to take more action to return all sanctions against Iran Press TV 25 Aug 2020 -- The president of the United Nations Security Council has dismissed attempts by the US to reinstate all UN sanctions against Iran due to a lack of consensus in the 15-member body over such a move.
US defeat at UNSC showed Iran's diplomatic power: Rouhani Press TV 25 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says America's failure in its attempts to make the UN Security Council (UNSC) extend the arms embargo against Tehran was a political success that displayed the power of Iran's diplomacy.
Grossi: IAEA won't let third parties influence Iran ties Press TV 25 Aug 2020 -- Visiting Tehran, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Orgzniation Rafael Grossi says the UN nuclear watchdog will not allow any third party to influence its relations with Iran.
IAEA Chief Says Working On Reaching Agreement With Iran On Safeguards Verification Radio Farda 25 Aug 2020 -- Rafael Grossi, the Chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Tuesday during his visit to Iran that the agency is working on reaching an agreement on the nuclear watchdog's oversight capabilities in Iran.
UN Security Council Head Says No 'Further Action' On U.S. Bid For Return To Iran Sanctions RFE/RL 25 Aug 2020 -- The rotating, Indonesian presidency of the UN Security Council has cited a lack of consensus and "significant numbers of...contesting views" to forestall further action on a U.S. push to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Iran.
Iran, IAEA Chief Say Tehran Talks 'Constructive' RFE/RL 25 Aug 2020 -- Talks with the UN atomic watchdog's chief were "constructive," Iran's top nuclear official Ali Akbar Salehi has said after a meeting with Rafael Grossi, who is in Iran to seek access for the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) inspectors to two suspected former atomic sites.
UNSC Head Says 'Not in Position to Take Further Action' on US Move to Trigger Sanctions on Iran Sputnik 25 Aug 2020 -- Last week, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Saeed Khatibzadeh, stated that Washington will not succeed in its attempt to renew sanctions against Tehran through the mechanism launched at the United Nations.
Iran Interior Minister Concerned Over Prospect of Low Turnout In Next Presidential Election Radio Farda 25 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has expressed concern over possible low turnout in the country's next presidential election.
Iran Lawmakers Aim To Fully Ban All 'Foreign' Messaging Apps Radio Farda 25 Aug 2020 -- Dozens of lawmakers in Iran have signed a motion to replace foreign messaging apps with domestically produced ones. The proposal titled as the motion for "Organizing Social Media Messaging," was presented to the parliament's presidium on Monday, August 24.
Designations of Iranian Human Rights Violators US Dept. of State 25 Aug 2020 -- On August 21, the U.S. Department of State announced visa restrictions on 14 Iranian individuals for their involvement in gross violations of human rights on behalf of the Iranian regime, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.
Official: COVID-19 kills 133 more in Iran IRNA 24 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday that some 133 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 20,776.
President Maduro: Venezuela may buy missiles from Iran Press TV 24 Aug 2020 -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has thanked Iran for helping his country overcome the US sanctions targeting its oil industry, saying he is now considering purchasing missiles from the Islamic Republic.
Iran Admits June Explosion At Nuclear Facility Was 'Sabotage' Radio Farda 24 Aug 2020 -- The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has confirmed for the first time that the recent destructive blast at Natanz nuclear facility was sabotage.
Iran Vows to Respond to Incident at Natanz Nuclear Site If Foreign Traces Confirmed Sputnik 24 Aug 2020 -- Iran will respond to an act of sabotage that occurred at Natanz nuclear facility in July if there is confirmation that it was organised from abroad, Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday.
Iran Confirms Blast At Natanz Nuclear Facility Was 'Sabotage' RFE/RL 24 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said an explosion at the country's main nuclear facility in July was caused by sabotage.
Iran producing 1 billion cm/d of gas, Pres. Rouhani says IRNA 24 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran's gas production has increased from 600 million cm/d to 1 billion cm/d this year.
Iran's gas export capacity hits 80 million cu/m per day: Minister IRNA 24 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh pointed to the operation of Iran's sixth and ninth gas transmission lines and said that Iran's total capacity increases to 80 million cubic meters per day.
3 major national oil projects launched with a budget of around €4.7 billion ISNA 24 Aug 2020 -- In a ceremony that was held on Government's Week, Iran's President inaugurated three major national projects worth about €4.7 billion in the oil sector.
Under harshest of bans, Iran rolls out $5.6bn worth of energy projects Press TV 24 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has opened several major energy projects in the country, a fresh sign that American sanctions have failed to cause a minimum halt to the expansion of the Iranian oil and gas sector.
IAEA has access to Iranian sites more than any country: Spox IRNA 24 Aug 2020 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that said in his first press conference that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have had ups and downs in relations, but, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action led to the highest level cooperation.
IAEA chief arrives in Iran for talks on first visit since taking office Press TV 24 Aug 2020 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has arrived in Tehran on his first visit to the country since taking office in December to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.
IAEA Chief Arrives In Iran Amid Inspections Standoff RFE/RL 24 Aug 2020 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has arrived in Iran for a visit aimed at improving cooperation on the country's nuclear activities.
Iranian, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Developments Around Nuclear Deal - Tehran Sputnik 24 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his French counterpart, Jean-Yves Le Drian, have discussed developments related to the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), during phone talks in the wake of US's attempts to revive sanctions against Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
Exclusive: Hook Says United States Is Hopeful About Return Of All UN Sanction On Iran Radio Farda 24 Aug 2020 -- In an exclusive interview with Radio Farda, Brian Hook, the United States Special Representative for Iran, said the U.S. is hoping that all U.N. sanctions against Iran will be re-imposed in 29 days.
JCPOA Joint Commission nothing to do with recent developments/ UAE makes a big mistake ISNA 24 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh referred to the US government's historic isolation in the world after its failed bid at the United Nations Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Iran, stressing Washington has failed to create a consensus against the Islamic Republic.
Counter-revolutionary terrorist team demolished by IRGC in northwestern Iran IRNA 24 Aug 2020 -- A team of counter-revolutionary terrorists was dismantled by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Maku, West Azarbaijan province, Iran.
IRGC destroys terrorist team in Iran's northwestern city of Maku, confiscates weapons Press TV 24 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have destroyed a team of terrorists in the vicinity of northwestern Iranian city of Maku in West Azarbaijan Province.
New Iran Spokesman Says Normalization Of UAE's Ties With Israel Was 'Big Mistake' Radio Farda 24 Aug 2020 -- The new spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry has characterized the normalization of the United Arab Emirates' ties with Israel as "a scar on the face of the Muslim world."
Iran reveals details from crashed Ukrainian plane's black boxes analysis Global Times 24 Aug 2020 -- Head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization revealed on Sunday details of Iran's final report on the crash of Ukrainian passenger plane PS752 that occurred near Tehran in January, official news agency IRNA reported.
Iran Must Reveal Truth About Downing Plane, Ukrainian Official Stresses Radio Farda 24 Aug 2020 -- Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeni Yenin is claiming that the data retrieved from flight P-752's recorders verifies Iran's responsibility for downing the plane on January 8, 2020 over Tehran, and called for the truth about the incident.
Analysis of Black Boxes Reveals Downed Ukraine Jet Struck by Iranian Missiles 25 Seconds Apart Sputnik 24 Aug 2020 -- Analysis of the black boxes of the Ukrainian passenger plane downed on January 8 by Iranian forces shows that it was hit by two missiles 25 seconds apart and that passengers were alive for some time following the first blast, Iran's Civil Aviation Organization revealed on Sunday.
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars In Alleged Financial Irregularities At Tehran Municipality Radio Farda 24 Aug 2020 -- A lawsuit against a former deputy mayor shows that thirteen trillion rials ($440 million) of financial irregularities took place under the watch of current parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf when he was the capital's mayor from 2005 to 2017.
COVID-19, restrictions of Moharram rituals in Iran IRNA 23 Aug 2020 -- Mourning traditions are parts of Hormuzgan people's beliefs that establishing some of these rituals leading to a public rally have been banned for observing the health protocols this year due to the coronavirus outbreak and the instructions of the National coronavirus Headquarters.
Official: COVID-19 kills 141 more in Iran IRNA 23 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday that some 141 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 20,643.
Iran Prosecutor-General Urges President To Cancel Ban On Congregations In Mosques Radio Farda 23 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Prosecutor-General Mohammad-Javad Montazeri is urging President Hassan Rouhani to cancel the ban on holding mourning ceremonies of the Islamic month of Muharram in mosques and Tekyehs, places designed specifically for such ceremonies during the mourning month.
Tehran Council Member Says COVID-19 Killed More Than 10,000 In Capital Radio Farda 23 Aug 2020 -- A member of Tehran City Council said on Sunday that since the coronavirus outbreak in February 10,200 residents of the capital have died of COVID-19. The official death toll of the country announced by the Health Ministry stands at 20,643.
Kamalvandi: IAEA chief's visit to Iran to focus on Safeguards issues IRNA 23 Aug 2020 -- Spokesman for Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behruz Kamalvandi said the visit of the Secretary-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi is taking place within the framework of Safeguards Agreements.
Iran envoy: IAEA chief visit to Tehran nothing to do with US bid with UNSC IRNA 23 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Ambassador to the Vienna-based international organizations Kazem Gharibabadi has said that the upcoming visit to Tehran of Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has nothing to do with US bid with the UN Security Council.
IAEA chief's visit to Iran nothing to do with trigger mechanism ISNA 23 Aug 2020 -- Ambassador and permanent representative of Iran to the International Organizations in Vienna, Kazem Gharib-Abadi stressed that the upcoming visit to Tehran by Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has nothing to do with a U.S. push to impose so-called "snapback" sanctions on Iran.
Iran Envoy: IAEA chief's Tehran visit not related to so-called snapback mechanism Press TV 23 Aug 2020 -- Iran's permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations says the forthcoming visit to the Islamic Republic by the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has nothing to do with the United States' latest effort to use the so-called snapback mechanism to restore UN sanctions against Tehran.
'It will fail anyway:' Russia on US push to restore Iran sanctions Press TV 23 Aug 2020 -- Russia says the United States' attempt to force the return of all United Nations (UN) sanctions against Iran will fail, but may undermine the world body in the process.
Explosion at Natanz nuclear facility act of sabotage: AEOI spokesman Press TV 23 Aug 2020 -- The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says a recent explosion at Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran has been an act of sabotage, but its details will be announced later.
Iran Says Downed Ukrainian Passenger Plane Hit By Two Missiles 25 Seconds Apart RFE/RL 23 Aug 2020 -- Iran says analysis from the black boxes of a downed Ukrainian passenger plane shows it was hit by two missiles 25 seconds apart and that those on board were still alive after the first strike.
First Missile Fired At Ukrainian Plane Did Not Kill Passengers, Iran Civil Aviation Chief Says Radio Farda 23 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Civil Aviation Organization Head Touraj Dehghani-Zanganeh says analysis of the data and cockpit talk from the Ukrainian jet shot down by Revolutionary Guard missiles on January 8, 2020 shows the passengers and the crew were not harmed for at least 19 seconds before the second missile hit the plane.
Iranian sky safe for foreign flights, aviation official says IRNA 23 Aug 2020 -- Head of Civil Aviation Organization of Iran Touraj Dehqani Zangeneh said that the foreign airlines should be assured that flying from the Iranian sky is safe.
Iran says analyzable data retrieved from downed Ukraine plane Press TV 23 Aug 2020 -- Head of the Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the retrieval of some "analyzable" data from the black box of a Ukrainian passenger plane that was accidentally downed near Tehran in early January and left more than 170 people dead.
Rouhani Underestimates Impact of Pandemic On Iran's Economy, Khamenei Demands Economic Reforms Radio Farda 23 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says Iran's economy has shrunk by only 3 percent as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, while the economy of most countries have contracted by up to 20 percent.
Iran Vice-President Apologizes To Nation For Economic Hardships, Shortcomings Radio Farda 23 Aug 2020 -- Vice-President Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, who is the chairman of Iran's Planning and Budget Organization has apologized to the nation for the shortcomings in the country's economy.
In Open Letter Attorneys Demand Release Of Political Prisoners Amid Pandemic Radio Farda 23 Aug 2020 -- Forty-four lawyers in Iran have urged a prominent Iranian advocate of human rights, Ms. Nasrin Sotoudeh, and other political prisoners to end their hunger strikes and avoid endangering their own lives. The attorneys also demand the release of inmates amid the COVID pandemic.
Green Movement Leader's Questionable Silence About 1980s Mass Execution of Prisoners Radio Farda 23 Aug 2020 -- Mir Hossein Mousavi, who has been under house arrest since 2011 as one of the leaders of Iran's proreform Green Movement was Iran's Prime Minister between 1981 and 1989.
COVID-19 kills 126 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday that some 126 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 20,502.
IAEA chief to visit Tehran on Monday ISNA 22 Aug 2020 -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in a tweet announced that he will travel to Tehran on Monday.
Iraqi Protesters Continue Assault on Pro-Iranian Militias in Basra, Nasiriyah VOA 22 Aug 2020 -- Iraqi state TV reported that government security forces blocked main arteries Saturday in the southern port city of Basra after protesters torched the local parliament building and a number of Shiite militia headquarters in response to the killings of protest leaders.
IAEA Chief To Visit Tehran Amid Heightened Tensions Over Iran Sanctions Radio Farda 22 Aug 2020 -- In a tweet on Saturday the International Atomic Agency (IAEA) Chief Rafael Grossi said he will travel to Tehran on Monday to address the outstanding questions related to the Agency's safeguards in Iran.
IAEA chief due in Iran in line with mutual cooperation, interaction: Envoy Press TV 22 Aug 2020 -- Iran's permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations says UN nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran to discuss ongoing interactions and cooperation between the country and the atomic watchdog.
IAEA Chief To Visit Iran This Week Seeking 'Concrete Progress' In Inspections Standoff RFE/RL 22 Aug 2020 -- UN atomic-agency boss Rafael Grossi says he will travel to Iran on August 24 to seek "concrete progress" in a dispute between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Tehran over nuclear "safeguards" and blocked inspections in Iran.
Iran warns of proportional action against US bid to re-impose sanctions ISNA 22 Aug 2020 -- Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi stressed that Tehran's action against Washington's attempts to reinstate the UN sanctions would depend on how seriously the US threats would harm the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the UNSC Resolution 2231.
Zarif explains why US has no right to recourse to UNSCR 2231 Press TV 22 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has posted a video about the remarks made by some American officials, explaining "in their own words" why Washington has no right to recourse to the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 to return the UN sanctions against Iran.
Pompeo pushes for extension of Iran sanctions, dismissing opposition Press TV 22 Aug 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the Trump administration will continue Washington's illegal push for an extended arms embargo against Iran despite being almost unanimously rejected by members at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
US snapback mechanism nothing but propaganda ploy to save Trump: Iran's Shamkhani Press TV 22 Aug 2020 -- Iran's top security official says the United States' attempt to reinstate the United Nations sanctions on Tehran is nothing but a propaganda ploy to save US President Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential election.
13 out of 15 UNSC members reject US bid to snapback Iran sanctions: Report Press TV 22 Aug 2020 -- A new report says 13 countries of the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have expressed their opposition to the US push to trigger the so-called snapback provision in the 2015 nuclear deal aimed at reinstating UN sanctions against Iran, leaving Washington one again isolated on the issue like never before.
This Week in Iran Policy US Dept. of State 22 Aug 2020
Joint Commission On Iran Nuclear Deal To Meet September 1 RFE/RL 21 Aug 2020 -- The joint commission on the Iran nuclear agreement will meet in Vienna on September 1, the European Union has said, after the U.S. and its European allies sparred over Washington's bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran.
Official: COVID-19 kills 112 more in Iran IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday that some 112 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 20,376.
Iran 'Mourning Groups' Unhappy With Strict Coronavirus Measures Restricting Month-Long Ceremonies Radio Farda 21 Aug 2020 -- Some religious mourning groups in Iran have criticized health authorities for imposing "too-strict" measures that seriously restrict the month-long ceremonies during the Islamic month of Muharram this year.
Designations for Iranian Human Rights Offenders US Dept. of State 21 Aug 2020 -- Friday, August 21 marks the annual Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
Pompeo Defends U.S. Move To Trigger 'Snapback' Of Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 21 Aug 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has defended Washington's move to formally begin the process of activating a mechanism aimed at reimposing UN sanctions on Iran citing Iranian violations of a 2015 nuclear deal, which Washington exited in 2018.
Pompeo claims anti-Iran sanctions will return in 30 days IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed on Friday that Washington delivered a letter to the UN for snapback invocation against Iran to bring back sanctions in 30 days.
Pompeo: US ready to block Russia, China from violating Iran sanctions Press TV 21 Aug 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the United States is prepared to block Russia and China from any attempts to violate sanctions against Iran.
US 'snapback' sanctions on Iran purely political maneuver: Chinese FM Global Times 21 Aug 2020 -- The US call on the UN Security Council to reimpose sanctions on Iran is a purely political maneuver to achieve its political goals, and pushing for the resolution or delivering a letter to the council cannot justify its move, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
US in no position to snap back Security Council sanctions: Iran Press TV 21 Aug 2020 -- Iran has dismissed propagation by certain foreign media outlets that a request by Washington would reinstate the United Nations Security Council's sanctions against Tehran.
Trump admin. to get isolated, disgraced once again: Iran FM Press TV 21 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister says the US administration's attempt to snap back the UN Security Council's sanctions against Tehran will result in nothing but another disgrace for US President Donald Trump.
Zarif: US devoid of any right to reapply provisions of terminated resolutions IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a letter to the chairman of the UN Security Council blasted the US' illegal attempts to snapback sanctions on Iran, reiterating that the US has no right to reapply provisions of terminated resolutions.
Iran envoy: UNSC to reject US demand of initiating trigger mechanism IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi expressed confidence that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will once again reject the US demand to enforce the trigger mechanism against Iran due to lack of any legal standing.
Iran denounces U.S. attempt to restore UN sanctions People's Daily 21 Aug 2020 -- Iran on Thursday denounced U.S. attempt to activate the "snapback" mechanism to restore the United Nations (UN) sanctions on the Islamic republic as "unlawful."
Araghchi: US act in UNSC is null, void IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi in a message described US' anti-Iran act in the United Nations Security Council as null and void.
China: US ineligible to demand UNSC snapback invocation IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- China Permanent Mission to the United Nations in a message underlined that the US is ineligible to demand the UNSC snapback invocation against Iran.
Russia terms US attempts to instate Iran sanctions as illegal IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya condemned the US attempts to reimpose sanctions against Iran and described them as "illegal."
China: US demand to reinstate snapback mechanism "political show" IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- A spokesperson for China's Permanent Mission to the United Nations said the US attempt to reinstate snapback mechanism was illegal and termed it as a "political show".
China says US push for Iran sanctions 'self-serving political manipulation' Press TV 21 Aug 2020 -- China says the United States' call for the re-imposition of the United Nations sanctions on Iran is 'nothing but a self-serving political manipulation,' stressing once again that Washington has no right to make such a demand after its unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal of 2015.
Iran Defiant AS European JCPOA Members Refuse To Support US Move To Return UN Sanctions Radio Farda 21 Aug 2020 -- Reactions from Iran have ranged from defiant to gleeful as Britain, France and Germany, the three European partners to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, refused to support the United States move to reactivate all previous United Nations sanctions against Iran.
EU foreign policy chief: The US not entitled to apply trigger mechanism against Iran IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell referring to the US unilateral withdrawal from Joint Comprehension Plan of Action (JCPOA), adding that the US is not a participant to the agreement, so it cannot resort to a mechanism for restoring sanctions against Iran.
France, Germany and UK do not support U.S. in seeking to reimpose sanctions on Iran: joint statement People's Daily 21 Aug 2020 -- France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on Thursday saying that they cannot support the United States in seeking to reimpose sanctions on Iran.
E3 not to support US snapback invocation IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- France, Germany and the United Kingdom (E3) in a statement announced that they will not support the US in snapback invocation against Iran which is incompatible with current efforts to support Iran nuclear deal.
Three Including One US Citizen Charged With Moving Money To Iran In Khamenei's Behalf Radio Farda 21 Aug 2020 -- In a statement on Wednesday, the US Department of Justice said one US citizen and two Pakistani nationals have been charged for campaigning to transport U.S. currency from the United States to Iran on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader in 2018 and 2019.
Syrian health ministry receives Iran's medical aid shipment aimed at fighting COVID-19 Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran has sent a medical aid shipment to Syria to support the Arab country's health ministry better combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Syria's state media says.
Official: 139 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Aug 2020 -- Some 139 people in Iran have died as a result of the coronavirus disease over the past 24 hours, Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
Tehran to extend coronavirus restrictions for another week IRNA 20 Aug 2020 -- Head of the headquarters for the management of operations against coronavirus in Tehran Alireza Zali announced that coronavirus-related restrictions will be extended for another week in Tehran.
ICT Minister: Iran to launch 5 satellites by year end IRNA 20 Aug 2020 -- Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari-Jahromi said five satellites will be launched with coordination of Iran's Defense Ministry by the end of the current Iranian year (will end on March 20, 2021).
Iran Unveils Two New Missiles Amid U.S. Tensions RFE/RL 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran has displayed what it described as two new ballistic and cruise missiles, in defiance to U.S. calls that Tehran halt its missile program.
Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile Named After Slain Quds Head Soleimani Sputnik 20 Aug 2020 -- In late June, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced that Tehran would soon begin manufacturing a new class of supersonic cruise missiles to complement the subsonic weapons currently in service in the country.
Iran unveils ballistic, cruise missiles on Defense Industry Day Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran unveils a host of state-of-the-art defense achievements, including long-range ballistic and cruise missiles, designed and manufactured by experts at home as the Islamic Republic marks National Defense Industry Day.
Iran Unveils Homegrown Ballistic, Cruise Missiles Ahead Of US Move At UN Radio Farda 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran unveiled on Thursday two new homegrown ballistic and cruise missiles, amid tension with the United States over the U.S. move to reimpose U.N. sanctions and restore the arms embargo against the country.
IRGC: Iran's new missiles symbol of defense, invasion deterrence doctrine IRNA 20 Aug 2020 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement on Thursday called the unveiling of the missiles of "Martyr Haj Qasem Soleimani" and "Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis" as a symbol of Iran's determination to follow up its defense doctrine of deterrence and perseverance in the path of the two martyred commanders of the Islamic Resistance.
Iran unveils turbofan, two missile products IRNA 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran unveiled a fourth-generation of turbofan engines and two ballistic and cruise missile products on Thursday.
President Rouhani: Iran world's 14th military power IRNA 20 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani, speaking on the occasion of Iran's National Defense Day on Thursday, said that in the past five years, the country has moved up in defense power from rank 23 to 14.
US Triggers Return of Iran Sanctions at UN VOA 20 Aug 2020 -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo formally notified the United Nations on Thursday that the United States is initiating a "snapback" of all international sanctions on Iran dating back to 2006.
Pompeo Warns Russia, China Against Opposing US Move To Reimpose Iran Sanctions Radio Farda 20 Aug 2020 -- Ahead of his planned U.N. visit on Thursday to trigger the mechanism for re-introduction of all U.N. sanctions on Iran, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo threatened Iran's allies Russia and China with sanctions if they refuse to endorse the U.S. move.
US Formally Demands UN Restore Iran Sanctions as Several JCPOA Members Reject Proposal Sputnik 20 Aug 2020 -- The US has formally attempted to invoke the "snapback" function at the United Nations that would automatically restore the arms embargo against Iran in 30 days if the body takes no further action to halt it.
US to Hold Accountable Violators of Reinstated UN Sanctions Against Iran, Pompeo Says Sputnik 20 Aug 2020 -- The United States is determined to enforce UN sanctions it intends to reinstate against Iran and penalize any violator, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview.
Pompeo Accuses European Allies of 'Siding With Ayatollahs' Over Iran Sanctions Stance Sputnik 20 Aug 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slammed Washington's European allies in a Thursday news conference from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), claiming that while officials from Germany, France and the UK have privately expressed support for the extension of the arms embargo on Iran, they publicly "chose to side with ayatollahs."
Russia Will Not Recognize US Notice to UNSC as Sanctions Snapback Against Iran, Envoy to UN Says Sputnik 20 Aug 2020 -- Russia will not recognize US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's notice to the UN Security Council on Iran as the beginning of the procedure to re-impose sanctions against the Islamic Republic, Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told reporters on Thursday.
China: US not allowed to use snapback IRNA 20 Aug 2020 -- The Deputy Director of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Information Department said on Thursday in a press conference that the US has withdrawn from Iran nuclear deal and does not have the right to activate snapback.
US knocked over the head by allies as it tries to snap back Iran sanctions Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- The United States' most prominent Western allies refuse to fall into step with its push to snap back the United Nations sanctions against Iran.
Zarif: US has no right to abuse JCPOA mechanisms to restore Iran sanctions Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister says the United States has no right to abuse mechanisms enshrined in a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers to restore UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic after they were lifted under the accord.
FM Zarif: US effort to snap back Iran sanctions discredits UN Security Council Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister says an effort launched by the United States to restore UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic on the strength of the so-called "snapback" mechanism under a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers will undermine international mechanisms and discredit the UN Security Council.
Iran's UN envoy: US will be humiliated again if it tries to snap back Iran sanctions Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations says if the United States tries to use the Iran nuclear deal's snapback mechanism to restore sanctions against the country, it will be humiliated again as the international community has already rejected Washington's bid.
AEOI: Iran has taken great steps towards 190k-SWU uranium enrichment Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says it has taken "great steps" towards enriching uranium at the level of 190,000 separative work units (SWUs).
Iran Increases Capacity to Enrich Uranium Amid US Plans to Reimpose Sanctions Sputnik 20 Aug 2020 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Thursday announced that the Middle Eastern country has increased capacity to enrich uranium in light of Washington's plan to reinstate sanctions against Tehran.
Head Of Khamenei Charity In Iran 'Apologizes' For Exposing Top Officials, Entities Radio Farda 20 Aug 2020 -- The head of a wealthy, state-sponsored charity in Iran has apologized Wednesday for his controversial and revealing remarks earlier naming officials who received real estate holdings by orders of the Supreme Leader.
Iran Authorities Knew About Dissident Executions, 1988 Amnesty Appeal Reveals Radio Farda 20 Aug 2020 -- A historical appeal of Amnesty International highlighted by one of the human rights watchdog's Iran researchers has proven that Iranian authorities were aware of the execution of dissidents between July 10 and August 16 in 1988, which set the scene for the mass execution of thousands of political prisoners later that year.
Iran Jailed, 'Coerced' Canadian Facebook Whiz To Turn Informant, He Says RFE/RL 20 Aug 2020 -- Thirty-seven-year-old Facebook engineer Behdad Esfahbod has made the same wintertime trip every year since 2015.
Iranian FM Zarif Calls on UN Security Council to Prevent US From Reimposing Iran Sanctions Sputnik 20 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a letter to the UN Security Council calling on the members to prevent the United States from attempting to re-impose United Nations sanctions against Iran because it is not anymore a participant in the 2015 nuclear agreement.
US Sanctions 2 UAE-Based Companies for Aiding Iranian Airline VOA 20 Aug 2020 -- The U.S. government has imposed new sanctions against two companies based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for providing material support to Iran's biggest airline.
Iran summons UAE envoy to protest shooting incident, seizes trespassing Emirati vessel Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran summons the United Arab Emirates' chargé d'affaires in Tehran over a recent deadly shooting by the Emirati coast guard against Iranian fishing dhows, and an Emirati vessel trespassing the country's waters in a separate development.
Iran Says Ships Seized, Fishermen Killed In Gulf Incident With U.A.E. RFE/RL 20 Aug 2020 -- Iran says it has it seized a United Arab Emirates ship for violating its territorial waters earlier this week and that U.A.E. coastguards killed two Iranian fishermen on the same day.
Trump's son-in-law Kushner makes peace overture to Iran Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- Jared Kushner, the senior adviser to the While House and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, has made an overture to Iran, after Trump has predicted that he will "have a deal" with Tehran within a month if he is re-elected in November.
Trump: US Will Seek Snapback of Sanctions on Iran at UN VOA 19 Aug 2020 -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States will seek a "snapback" of all international sanctions on Iran at the United Nations, one week after failing to persuade Security Council members to extend an expiring arms embargo beyond mid-October.
Iranian capital renews restrictions to curb COVID-19 Press TV 19 Aug 2020 -- Authorities in the Iranian capital say restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coroanvius pandemic, have been extended in the city and surrounding towns for another week.
Official: COVID-19 kills 153 more in Iran IRNA 19 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday that some 153 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 20,125.
Iran FM says Tehran ready to contribute to Afghan peace process Press TV 19 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has voiced his country's readiness to contribute to the Afghan peace process.
Iran Rejects US Accusation Of Paying Taliban To Kill American Troops In Afghanistan Radio Farda 19 Aug 2020 -- The newly appointed spokesman for the Islamic Republic Foreign Ministry has dismissed the the U.S. accusation that Tehran has paid the Taliban in Afghanistan to kill American troops as "groundless allegations".
Top commander: Iran's defense industry strongly supports nat'l security IRNA 19 Aug 2020 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said on Wednesday that the defense industry is strongly supporting the armed forces to defend the independence and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Kushner Makes Peace Overture to Iran as Trump Seeks Negotiations if Re-elected VOA 19 Aug 2020 -- Jared Kushner, the senior adviser to President Donald Trump, is calling on Iran to make peace with Washington as Trump predicts there will be a quick return to U.S.-Iran negotiations if he is re-elected in November.
The United States Designates Mahan Air Facilitators US Dept. of State 19 Aug 2020 -- Today, the United States continued its maximum pressure campaign against Iran by designating two companies and one individual for procuring parts for Mahan Air, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity. Mahan Air has a long record of ferrying weapons and terrorists around the world for Iran.
Treasury Designates Key Actors in Mahan Air Illicit Procurement Operations US Treasury 19 Aug 2020 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating UAE-based Parthia Cargo and Delta Parts Supply FZC for their material support of Iranian airline Mahan Air. OFAC is also designating UAE-based Iranian national Amin Mahdavi for owning or controlling Parthia Cargo.
Iranian National and U.A.E. Business Organization Charged with Criminal Conspiracy to Violate Iranian Sanctions US Dept. of Justice 19 Aug 2020 -- Amin Mahdavi, 53, an Iranian national living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Parthia Cargo LLC, a freight forwarding company located in the UAE, were charged in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia with participating in a criminal conspiracy to violate U.S. export laws and sanctions against Iran.
US sanctions UAE companies citing ties with Iranian airline Mahan Press TV 19 Aug 2020 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on some UAE-based companies, alleging they had ties with Iran's Mahan Air.
U.S. Poised For Diplomatic Wrangle At UN Over 'Snapback' Of Iran Sanctions RFE/RL 19 Aug 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on August 19 that the United States will "soon" seek a return of all international UN sanctions on Iran, in a move that could spell the end of 2015 Iran nuclear accord and plunge the UN Security Council into crisis.
Trump: US to Restore All 'Snapback' Sanctions on Iran Sputnik 19 Aug 2020 -- On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said he intends to restore all economic sanctions against Iran, which were reimposed in 2018 when Trump accused Tehran of breaking the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Us' new effort doomed to failure; those who left JCPOA cannot use Resolution 2231 mechanism: Iran ISNA 19 Aug 2020 -- Iran's President called the new US attempt to use a mechanism of Resolution 2231 to undermine the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) already failed and stressed, "The United States is not a member of the JCPOA now to be able to use this mechanism, and all parties have already condemned this US attempt".
Iran's FM says U.S. "miscalculations" led to its int'l failure People's Daily 19 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister said that the U.S. "miscalculations" in major international issues resulted in its global failure, Press TV reported on Tuesday.
'Fully valid': US top diplomat desperately makes case for snapback against Iran Press TV 19 Aug 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is desperately trying to make the case for the use of snapback against Iran from an internationally backed deal that his boss, President Donald Trump, quit in 2018.
US cannot cross a bridge it burned: Rouhani says of push for 'snapback' sanctions Press TV 19 Aug 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the US will once again fail in its new push to invoke the so-called snapback provision in the 2015 nuclear deal and re-impose all UN sanctions against Tehran.
Saudi Arabia issues desperate call for extension of anti-Iran UN arms ban Press TV 19 Aug 2020 -- The Saudi regime has issued a desperate call for the extension of a UN arms embargo against Iran only days after the UN Security Council said a resounding 'No' to a US resolution seeking an illegal extension of the embargo.
What The U.A.E.-Israel Deal Means For Iran Radio Farda 19 Aug 2020 -- Iran has reacted angrily to the United Arab Emirates' (U.A.E.) decision to normalize ties with Israel, a move that could increase pressure on Tehran amid suggestions by U.S. and Israeli officials that other Persian Gulf states could follow suit.
Offical: Fuel cargo to Venezuela seized by US never belonged to Iranian IRNA 19 Aug 2020 -- Head of the Presidential Office Mahmoud Vaezi dismissed the US claim of confiscating four Iranian tankers and said it is every country's right to buy and sell oil in international waters.
Exile Group Urges US To Route Proceeds From Iran's Confiscated Fuel To Workers On Strike In Iran Radio Farda 19 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Revival, a pro-monarchy political action group also known as Farashgard, is urging United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to donate the proceeds from the sale of confiscated Iranian gasoline tankers to support the families of striking workers in Iran.
Iran plans second ocean port on Sea of Oman: PMO Press TV 19 Aug 2020 -- Iranian port authorities say the country is planning to build a second ocean port as trade keeps booming in Chabahar on the Sea of Oman.
Iran disbands large group of arms traffickers in Alborz province near Tehran Press TV 19 Aug 2020 -- The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says its forces have disbanded a large group of arms traffickers in north-central Alborz province that borders Tehran.
Iran Parliament To Go Ahead With Questioning Rouhani Over His Economic, Foreign Policies Radio Farda 19 Aug 2020 -- Majles Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said this on Wednesday, August 19 following a constitutional warning issued by Jabbar Kouchaki Nejad, a lawmaker for Rasht in the Majles.
Ukraine Says Iran Must First Reveal The Full Truth About Downing Of Airliner Radio Farda 19 Aug 2020 -- Ukraine's deputy foreign minister has told Radio Farda that Kyiv most of all seeks the truth about the downing of its airliner by Iran and monetary compensation is a secondary goal.
ICRC: 600 violent cases recorded against healthcare providers due to COVID-19 IRNA 18 Aug 2020 -- More than 600 incidents of violence, harassment, or stigmatization against healthcare workers, patients, and medical infrastructure in relation to COVID-19 cases have been recorded by the International Committee of the Red Cross during the first six months of the pandemic, ICRC announced.
COVID-19 kills 168 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday that some 168 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours.
Tehran denies US claims it offered bounties to Taliban Press TV 18 Aug 2020 -- Iran has denied US allegations that it offered bounties to Taliban militants in Afghanistan for targeting American troops.
US must swiftly end catastrophic presence in Afghanistan: Iran Press TV 18 Aug 2020 -- Iran has dismissed as "utterly bogus" the claims in some US media reports that other states are offering bounties to Taliban militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, saying Washington must end its "catastrophic presence" in the war-torn country instead of blaming others for the crisis there.
Zarif: US trying to resuscitate the past IRNA 18 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message referred to the attempt made by the US and the UK to suffocate Iranians, saying the US has tries to resuscitate the past.
US trying to contrive victory with tanker seizure: Iran Press TV 18 Aug 2020 -- Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has reiterated that the cargo of oil tankers reportedly seized by the United States last week was not Iranian.
Iran Lawmakers Propose Bill To Leave JCPOA If UN Reimposes Sanctions Radio Farda 18 Aug 2020 -- In a "double-urgency motion" dozens of Iranian lawmakers have called for the Islamic Republic to automatically withdraw from the JCPOA or the 2015 nuclear agreement, if the United States successfully activates the process to reimpose UN sanctions.
Iraqi Prime Minister Says Not Playing 'Role Of Postman' Between US, Iran Radio Farda 18 Aug 2020 -- In an interview with the Associated Press on Monday, the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said he does not play the role of postman between the two diametrically opposed countries with close ties to Iraq.
Distortion and Desperation Inflate Tehran's Stock Bubble Radio Farda 18 Aug 2020 -- Over the last week, the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) index fell 13 percent after breaking record after record despite the dire situation the Iranian economy has been facing since 2018. In New York, London, Frankfurt, and Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic and associated turbulence pushed major stock indices off their peaks. Yet the TSE index has continued to surge, even though Iran has to contend not just with a worsening outbreak of COVID-19, but also high inflation, negative growth, massive depreciation of the national currency, shrinking reserves, falling exports, and a rising trade deficit.
Rouhani Praises Government's Monopoly On Broadcasting In Iran, Experts Disagree Radio Farda 18 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani complained about excessive criticism of his administration by the state television and said that "too much criticism will disappoint the nation."
Revolutionary Guard Coerced Iranian-Canadian Software Developer To Spy On Internet Activists Radio Farda 18 Aug 2020 -- An Iranian-Canadian software developer, who was arrested by the Revolutionary Guard during a January visit to Iran and freed after agreeing to serve as an informant for the Guard's intelligence service, is going public about his experiences in order to prevent his family in Iran from being harassed.
Official: 165 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Aug 2020 -- Some 165 people in Iran have died from coronavirus disease over the past 24 hours, Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
Iran rules out alleged arms supply to Taliban IRNA 17 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh ruled out the unfounded allegations made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with regard to sending arms to Taliban, saying what is happening now in Afghanistan is the outcome of US warmongering and interventions.
Iran refutes US accusation of arming Taliban ISNA 17 Aug 2020 -- Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed the baseless allegations made by the US secretary of state that Iran is arming the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Iran Armed Forces issue cyber defense manifesto Press TV 17 Aug 2020 -- The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has devised a manifesto outlining the "grand strategies" and frameworks defining its defensive performance in the face of menacing activity across the cyberspace.
Iran Armed Forces To Reciprocate 'Cyber-Threats' Even If Political, Social Or Cultural, Statement Says Radio Farda 17 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Armed Forces General Command said in a statement on Monday that cyber-threats from "any government, group or person and at any level" will be "mightily reciprocated," warning about cyber operations from foreign countries in "political, economic, social or cultural" areas, including elections.
US recourse to Dispute Resolution Mechanism in 2231 has no leg to stand on: Zarif ISNA 17 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated the fact that US recourse to Dispute Resolution Mechanism in 2231 has no leg to stand on.
Iran downplays U.S. attempts to trigger "snapback" mechanism People's Daily 17 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that the United States cannot invoke the snapback mechanism under the UN Security Council of 2231, official IRNA news agency reported.
Russia rejected US anti-Iran text after 19 months of negotiation: State Dept. official Press TV 17 Aug 2020 -- Russia "refused to negotiate" an anti-Iran text proposed by the US ahead of Washington's embarrassment at the UN Security Council over extension of an arms embargo on Tehran, says a State Department official.
President Rouhani: Recent Security Council meeting, political, historical victory for Iran Press TV 17 Aug 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says a recent meeting of the United Nations Security Council that led to resounding failure of the United States in its effort to extend an arms embargo on the Islamic Republic marked a great political achievement and a historical victory for the Iranian nation.
US must end 'unilateral' Iran sanctions, return to 'correct' track of observing nuclear deal: China Press TV 17 Aug 2020 -- China has called on the United States to end its "unilateral" sanctions against Iran and adopt a correct path towards respecting a multilateral 2015 nuclear agreement reached between Tehran and big powers.
Zarif Says Bolton's Opposition To Use Of 'Snapback' Is Sign Of His Consistency Radio Farda 17 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised former National Security Advisor John Bolton for being consistent in questioning the use of the "snapback" option by Washington to trigger UN sanctions against Iran.
Iran, EU Reject U.S. Plan To Trigger 'Snapback' Of Sanctions RFE/RL 17 Aug 2020 -- Iran and the European Union have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to trigger a "snapback" of sanctions on Iran at the United Nations under a provision of the Iran nuclear deal.
185000 barrels to be added to Iran's oil output by implementing 13 new contracts ISNA 17 Aug 2020 -- Deputy Director for Development and Engineering Affairs at National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Reza Dehghan announced that 185,000 barrels of oil will be added to the current oil production capacity of country by implementing 13 new contracts.
Defense Ministry Expanding Role In Iran's Auto Industry Radio Farda 17 Aug 2020 -- Iran's defense minister says industrial companies his ministry controls have expanded their involvement with the local vehicle manufacturing sector with "over forty trillion rials" (about $950 million) in contracts.
Reviews Say Rouhani Administration's Economic Performance Is Probably Worst In 32 Years Radio Farda 17 Aug 2020 -- Two comparative studies conducted in 2017 and 2020 about the situation of Iran's economy under its latest four presidents reveal that President Hassan Rouhani's economic performance has likely been the worst of the bunch, particularly during his second term in office.
Iran's Stock Market Begins To Fall After An Astronomical Rise In Four Months Radio Farda 17 Aug 2020 -- As the overall index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) fell sharply for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, the Islamic Republic President Hassan Rouhani tried to instill optimism saying, "corrective fluctuations in the stock market are normal."
Rouhani Adviser Claims President Not Been Given Clear Report On November Protests Death Toll Radio Farda 17 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani's Media Adviser Hesamoddin Ashena has claimed that security authorities have yet not presented a "clear and defendable report" on the death toll of the protests in November 2019,
Proposed Transparency Plan In Leader's Office Not Welcomed, Anti-Corruption Activist Says Radio Farda 16 Aug 2020 -- Anti-corruption activist and former conservative lawmaker Ahmad Tavakoli says two years ago after consultation with the Supreme Leader he proposed a plan for transparency in Khamenei's office but his plan was not welcomed.
Official: 147 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Aug 2020 -- Some 147 people in Iran have died as a result of the coronavirus disease over the past 24 hours, Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
Iran's Defense Ministry ready to unveil new Cruise missile: Gen. Hatami ISNA 16 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami stressed that the defense industry is the strategic depth of defense and security of the country and science and technology field is the support for the defense industry of the country.
Defense Minister: Iran thwarts any threats by "active defense" strategy IRNA 16 Aug 2020 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami announced here on Sunday that Iran thwarts any threats by "active diplomacy just like the campaign against terrorism.
Iranian nation, Armed Forces to make radical change in approach to UAE after Israel deal: Top general Press TV 16 Aug 2020 -- Iran's highest ranking military commander says the Iranian nation and Armed Forces will make a radical change in their approach to the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi's recent step to normalize relations with Israel.
Iran Defense Minister Says UAE Responsible For Any Insecurity Inflicted By Israel In Region Radio Farda 16 Aug 2020 -- The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami speaking on the occasion of Defense Industries day on Sunday said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be responsible for any insecurity caused in if Israel finds its way to the Persian Gulf region with their help.
Vaezi warns Trump of consecutive failures IRNA 16 Aug 2020 -- Head of the Presidential Office Mahmoud Vaezi in a message said equations in politics are different from those of business, saying US President Donald Trump must wait for repeated failures.
Iran says US knows it has not right to invoke snapback clause of JCPOA IRNA 16 Aug 2020 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that the United States is well aware that they cannot invoke the snapback clause of the Joint Comprehensive Plane of Action against Iran.
Trump should await consecutive losses: Vaezi ISNA 16 Aug 2020 -- Chief of staff of the Iranian president, Mahmoud Vaezi stressed that US President Donald Trump should await consecutive losses if he does not introduce change in his past policies.
US in no position to invoke JCPOA snapback mechanism to reinstate UN Iran sanctions: EU Press TV 16 Aug 2020 -- The European Union says the United States is not a party to the 2015 nuclear deal anymore and therefore cannot force the reinstatement of UN sanctions on Iran via the so-called "snapback" mechanism stipulated in the agreement.
Zarif: US cannot use snapback to reinstate sanctions on Iran Press TV 16 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has denounced US attempts to invoke a controversial mechanism to unilaterally reinstate sanctions on Tehran - a move with huge repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal.
EU Says US Is Not Entitled To Use JCPOA 'Snapback' Option Radio Farda 16 Aug 2020 -- The European Union announced Sunday that the United States is not entitled to force the reinstatement of international sanctions on Iran via the so-called "snapback" mechanism stipulated in the 2015 nuclear deal.
China welcomes Putin's proposal of holding online summit over Iranian nuclear issue People's Daily 16 Aug 2020 -- Trump says 'probably not' to join Putin-proposed summit on Iran
Trump says "probably not" to join Putin-proposed summit on Iran People's Daily 16 Aug 2020 -- Putin proposed holding an urgent online meeting of the heads of the five states that are permanent members of the UN Security Council with the participation of the leaders of Germany and Iran to discuss Iran and the Persian Gulf situation.
Zarif reacts to US' claim about seizure of Iranian tankers ISNA 16 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif in a tweet referred to US recent allegation about seizure of four Iranian tankers, saying hollow and cheap propaganda doesn't deflect from miserable failure of the US diplomatic malpractice at UN.
Majles Committees, Judiciary, Legislative Chiefs Torpedo Rouhani's 'Economic Breakthrough' Radio Farda 16 Aug 2020 -- The Iranian parliament has effectively torpedoed President Hassan Rouhani's plan to make up for the country's nearly 50 percent budget deficit.
Foreign Minister Says Ukraine Will Not Make Compromise With Iran If Humiliating To Victims Radio Farda 16 Aug 2020 -- Following the recent bilateral talks with Iran concerning compensation for the victims of Flight PS752 downed in February by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says that Ukraine will not make any compromise that will humiliate the victims of the tragedy or fail to satisfy their relatives' demands.
Mosaddegh: The Coup That Failed Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- In the early morning hours of August 16, 1953, Colonel Nematollah Nassiri, the commander of the Imperial Guard, delivered a decree hand-signed by Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi to the office of the Prime Minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh. It was an order for the Prime Minister's dismissal. Hours earlier, Nassiri had handed over another signed order from the Shah to Major General Fazlollah Zahedi, according to which Zahedi was appointed Prime Minister. Fearing the forces loyal to Mosaddegh, Zahedi had been hiding in a safehouse.
Trump Says U.S. Will Seek 'Snapback' Of UN Iran Sanctions Next Week RFE/RL 15 Aug 2020 -- President Donald Trump says the United States will try to trigger a "snapback" of sanctions on Iran at the United Nations next week, in a move that could kill the Iran nuclear deal and plunge the UN into a diplomatic crisis.
COVID-19 kills 161 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday that some 161 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 19,492.
Iran Media Reacts To UNSC Vote On Arms Embargo; 'A Diplomatic Catastrophe for U.S.' Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- Iranian media shared reactions on Saturday, August 15 to the United Nations Security Council's rejection of the resolution suggested by the United States to extend the arms embargo against Iran beyond October 18.
Iran says US should learn from failures IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi wrote in a tweet on Saturday that the US regime should learn a lesson from its failures or it will be more isolated.
UN Security Council rebuffs US attempt about trigger mechanism as well: Envoy IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi says that the UN Security Council rebuffs the US attempt to extend arms embargo on Iran is tantamount to turning down the US bid to invoke the trigger mechanism as well.
Whining Pompeo vows to do utmost to renew Iran arms embargo Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the failure to extend a UN arms embargo on Iran was a serious mistake.
UNSC rejection of US attempt to extend arms embargo on Iran tantamount to support JCPOA IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- The permanent and non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council said that rejection of the US attempt to extend arms embargo on Iran is tantamount to support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and illegality of Washington's move when it walked out of the JCPOA in 2018.
Failure to extend Iran arms embargo 'not an option,' says US diplomat after UNSC defeat Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- The US ambassador to the United Nations says failure to extend the Iran arms embargo is "not an option," after the country saw its biggest defeat in the UN Security Council ever.
Trump says he 'knew' UNSC vote on Iran, vows to use nuclear deal snapback Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- US President Donald Trump says he "knew" that his resolution against Iran would be rejected in the UN Security Council.
Envoy: UNSC vote on Iran arms embargo shows US isolation IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi in a message stated that the UNSC vote over extension of arms embargo on Iran indicated the US isolation.
Mousavi: Iran's active diplomacy defeats US IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi reacted to the US historic failure against Iran and said Iran's active diplomacy together with the legal strength of its nuclear deal led to the US defeat for the nth time.
Iran urges int'l community to stand against US "knee on neck" policy IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi warned against return of power-based unilateralism and called on the international community to stand against "knee on neck" policy.
China: Diplomatic efforts only solution to Iran nuclear issue IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations (UN) Zhang Jun reacted to the failure of US anti-Iran resolution in the Security Council (UNSC), stressing that diplomatic efforts are the only solution to Iran nuclear issue.
Chinese envoy asks U.S. to change course over Iran nuclear issue People's Daily 15 Aug 2020 -- China's UN Ambassador Zhang Jun on Friday asked the United States to change course over the Iran nuclear issue and return to the right track of multilateralism.
Iran says US 'has never been so isolated' defeat at UNSC to extend arms ban Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- Iran says the United States has "never been so isolated" in the UN's 75-year history after Washington suffered a humiliating defeat at the Security Council as its resolution to extend an arms embargo on Tehran was overwhelmingly rejected.
During 75-year-old history of UN, it's unprecedented for US to become so isolated: Mousavi ISNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi stressed that during the 75-year-old history of the United Nations, it was unprecedented for the US to become so isolated.
US regime should learn from total failures: Iran ISNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the US regime should learn a lesson from its total failures or the country will get isolated, even more than now.
UN refusal to back US-drafted anti-Iran resolution proves existence of intl. law: Russia Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry says the almost unanimous refusal of the United Nations Security Council to support a US-sponsored draft resolution on extending the arms embargo against Iran proves that international law exists.
European Three Explain UNSC Iran Vote Abstention, Russia And China Call US Move 'Futile' And 'Unilateral' Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- Following the United Nations Security Council's rejection on Friday of the United States-led resolution to extend an arms embargo on Iran, the three European members of the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran - Britain, France and Germany - explained their reasons for abstaining from the vote, while Iran's allies, China and Russia, called the proposed U.S. resolution "futile" and a "unilateral" move.
Bid of US Fails to Get Extension of UN Arms Embargo on Iran VOA 15 Aug 2020 -- The United States failed Friday to get an extension of an expiring U.N. arms embargo against Iran, raising the likelihood that Washington will seek to force a "snapback" of all prior international sanctions on Tehran.
US Says UN Security Council Failed To Hold Iran Accountable Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- The United States' State Department is claiming that the United Nations Security Council has failed to "hold Iran accountable" following the Security Council's rejection on Friday of the U.S.-proposed resolution to extend an arms embargo on Iran set to expire on October 18.
Iran Diplomats Say Rejection of US Resolution To Extend Arms Embargo 'No To Unilateralism' Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- Top Iranian diplomats reacted to the United Nations Security Council's rejection of a United States-led resolution to extend an arms embargo on Iran, saying it was a "no to unilateralism" and a sign of the "isolation of the United States."
UN Security Council rejects US draft resolution to extend arms embargo on Iran IRNA 15 Aug 2020 -- UN Security Council on Friday rejected the US draft resolution to extend arms embargo on Iran causing a major setback for the US Administration being rebuffed by the UNSC for the first time.
UN Security Council fails to adopt resolution that would extend Iran arms embargo People's Daily 15 Aug 2020 -- The UN Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a resolution tabled by the United States that would extend the current arms embargo against Iran.
Israel launches air raids against Hamas positions in Gaza Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- The Israeli military has launched fresh airstrikes against the positions of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Israeli military carries out fresh aerial, ground attacks against Gaza Strip Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- The Israeli military has launched fresh aerial and ground attacks against targets across the besieged Gaza Strip, in the latest of a series of attacks carried out overnight this week.
Iran-Backed Afghan Militants Vow To Fight For Annihilation Of Israel Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- An Iran-backed Afghan militant group called the Fatemiyoun Brigade vowed on August 14 to carry out its fight until the "annihilation of Israel" and creating the "new Islamic civilization.
UAE's move big mistake, betraying Palestinian cause, strongly condemned: President Rouhani ISNA 15 Aug 2020 -- Given the unfamiliarity of coronavirus and the long-term nature of COVID-19 disease, long-term planning and change in lifestyle are necessary for combatting the virus, said Iran's President, adding, "In this path, people should trust the Ministry of Health, the country's specialists and the decisions of the National Task Force for Fighting Coronavirus".
Pompeo Says Proceeds From Seized Iran Gasoline Could Go To Victims Of Terror Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of StateMike Pompeo says proceeds from Iranian gasoline seized from oil tankers bound for Venezuela could reach "American victims of state terrorism."
Iran on US ship seizure claim: Cheap propaganda doesn't deflect from US failure at UN Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif scoffs at claims that the United States has seized four Venezuela-bound Iranian tankers, clarifying that despite the rumors, the American act of piracy never involved any Iranian vessels.
US seeks to make up for UNSC failure with alleged seizure of Iranian tankers: Rouhani Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States has cooked up a story about the seizure of four tankers carrying Iranian gasoline bound for Venezuela after suffering an embarrassing diplomatic defeat at the United Nations Security Council which on Friday rejected its proposal to extend an arms embargo on Iran.
Iran preparing to file legal complaint against South Korea: Report Press TV 15 Aug 2020 -- The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is preparing to lodge an official complaint against South Korea, says a report, as Seoul refuses to return Iranian funds blocked in the country allegedly to comply with US sanctions on Tehran.
US Seizes 4 Vessels Carrying Gasoline From Iran To Venezuela, No Military Force Involved Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- The United States reportedly confiscated four vessels carrying gasoline from Iran to Venezuela this week, following federal prosecutors' calls for the tankers to be seized last month.
UN Security Council rejects US resolution to extend Iran arms embargo Press TV 14 Aug 2020 -- The United Nations Security Council has rejected a US resolution to extend an arms embargo on Iran that is due to expire in October, as Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a summit of world leaders to avoid "confrontation" over an American threat to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin on Russia's proposal to convene meeting of heads of state of UN Security Council permanent members with participation of heads of Germany and Iran Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Aug 2020 -- Debates around the Iranian issue within the UN Security Council are becoming increasingly strained. Tensions are running high. Iran faces groundless accusations. Resolutions are being drafted with a view to dismantling decisions that had been unanimously adopted by the Security Council.
Official: 169 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Aug 2020 -- Some 169 people in Iran have died as a result of the coronavirus disease over the past 24 hours, Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
'Strategic Mistake' Caused Escalation Of COVID-19, Iran Coronavirus Taskforce Official Says Radio Farda 14 Aug 2020 -- Dr. Alireza Zali, the head of the Tehran Coronavirus Combat Taskforce, has admitted for the first time that the escalation of the COVID-19 in Iran over recent months was caused by a "strategic mistake" on the parts of the government and health authorities.
Iran raps West's bid to exploit Lebanon 'pain for political goals' Press TV 14 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister says only the Lebanese people and their representatives can decide the country's future following the massive blast in Beirut that killed 172 people and prompted the government to resign.
Pakistan army says border fencing with Iran to be completed by end of 2021 IRNA 14 Aug 2020 -- Spokesperson of Pakistan Army says Iran-Pakistan border fencing project has the support of both the neighboring states and would be completed by the end of year 2021.
On the Security Council's Failure to Hold Iran Accountable US Dept. of State 14 Aug 2020 -- "The United Nations Security Council is charged with the responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. It failed today to uphold its fundamental mission set."
Bid of US Fails to Get Extension of UN Arms Embargo on Iran VOA 14 Aug 2020 -- The United States failed Friday to get an extension of an expiring U.N. arms embargo against Iran, raising the likelihood that Washington will seek to force a "snapback" of all prior international sanctions on Tehran.
US Will Work to Extend Iran Arms Embargo VOA 14 Aug 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday before a U.N. vote on whether to extend the Iranian arms embargo that Iran is the world's leading promoter of terrorism and must not be allowed to buy or sell weapons with other countries.
UN Security Council rejects US resolution to extend Iran arms embargo Press TV 14 Aug 2020 -- The United Nations Security Council has rejected a US resolution to extend an arms embargo on Iran that is due to expire in October, as Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a summit of world leaders to avoid "confrontation" over an American threat to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Iran urges UNSC to stand up against 'illegal' US arms ban Press TV 14 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has called on the Security Council to withstand an "illegal" and "ill-intentioned" move by the United States to extend an arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.
Brian Hook Says Arms Embargo Against Iran To Be Extended 'One Way Or Other' Radio Farda 14 Aug 2020 -- Brian Hook, the outgoing U.S. State Department Special Representative for Iran, said in a video press conference on Thursday that the United States is going to ensure that the arms embargo on Iran is extended "one way or the other".
UN Security Council Votes On U.S.-Backed Resolution To Extend Arms Embargo On Iran RFE/RL 14 Aug 2020 -- A crucial vote on whether to extend an arms embargo against Iran is taking place at the UN Security Council as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog in Vienna.
Iran Condemns UAE-Israel Deal As 'Strategic Stupidity' Radio Farda 14 Aug 2020 -- Iran on Friday harshly attacked the normalization of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced a day earlier, calling it a "strategic stupidity" and said the Palestinian people will not forgive Abu Dhabi.
Iran Parliament Speaker Sues Three Journalists, Lawmaker For 'Libel' Radio Farda 14 Aug 2020 -- Three journalists and a lawmaker who have publicly discussed bribery allegations against the newly elected Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf are being sued by the Iranian Parliament for "libel," an Iranian Parliament official said on Wednesday.
Largest U.S. Seizure of Iranian Fuel from Four Tankers US Dept. of Justice 14 Aug 2020 -- The Justice Department today announced the successful disruption of a multimillion dollar fuel shipment by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated foreign terrorist organization, that was bound for Venezuela. These actions represent the government's largest-ever seizure of fuel shipments from Iran.
On U.S. Seizure of Iranian Gasoline Intended for the Illegitimate Maduro Regime US Dept. of State 14 Aug 2020 -- Today, the Department of Justice announced the successful seizure of over one million barrels of Iranian gasoline intended for the illegitimate Maduro regime in Venezuela. The proceeds from these shipments would have allegedly benefitted Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Exclusive: Report of US seizure of Iranian fuel cargoes false Press TV 14 Aug 2020 -- A report that the United States has seized Iranian fuel cargoes aboard ships bound for Venezuela is false, an informed Iranian source has told Press TV.
U.S. Seizes Tankers Loaded With Iranian Fuel Bound For Venezuela RFE/RL 14 Aug 2020 -- The United States has seized four tankers en route from Iran to Venezuela in what the Justice Department says is the government's largest-ever seizure of fuel shipments from Iran.
Coronavirus Restrictions In Iranian Capital Extended Again As Total Deaths Tops 19,000 Radio Farda 13 Aug 2020 -- The Iranian capital of Tehran will remain on partial lockdown for an additional week, the city's Coronavirus Combat Taskforce announced on Thursday, following the reinstatement of COVID-19 restrictions on July 23 after a surge in cases impacted the city.
Official: COVID-19 kills 174 more in Iran IRNA 13 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday that some 174 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 19,162.
France's Macron Holds Talks With Russian, Iranian Leaders Over Lebanon, Belarus RFE/RL 13 Aug 2020 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss postelection violence in Belarus and the situation in Lebanon following a devastating blast in Beirut.
US seizes Iranian fuel cargoes for first time: WSJ Press TV 13 Aug 2020 -- The US government has for the first time seized vessels allegedly carrying Iran's gasoline to Venezuela, the Wall Street Journal reports.
U.S. Says Iran Briefly Seizes Oil Tanker Near Strait Of Hormuz RFE/RL 13 Aug 2020 -- The Iranian Navy has boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) says, amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the United States.
US Seizes Four Iranian Tankers, Now En Route to Houston - Report Sputnik 13 Aug 2020 -- US officials told the Wall Street Journal on Thursday that the US had seized four Iranian tankers on the high seas allegedly loaded with Iranian petroleum in violation of US sanctions. The four vessels are now en route to Houston, Texas, a major petroleum port.
Tehran's Booming Stock Market Showing Signs Of Decline For Second Day Radio Farda 13 Aug 2020 -- The general index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) fell by nearly 25,000 points on Wednesday after a drop of 65,000 on Tuesday to reach 1.97 million.
Iran Central Bank Governor Defends Decision To Presell Crude Oil In Stock Market Radio Farda 13 Aug 2020 -- The governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, advocated for pre-selling oil to domestic buyers as the best way to address the government's budget deficit in a "healthy manner," blaming U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports for the deficit.
Iran Conservatives Uncertain About Winning 2021 Presidential Election Radio Farda 13 Aug 2020 -- A divide among Iran's conservatives casts doubt whether a victory in the May 2021 election is within their reach, despite their overwhelming majority at the Iranian parliament and the fact that many of the institutions that affect the election and its results are also held by conservatives.
Efforts to produce COVID-19 drugs, vaccine to continue strongly until final result achieved: Iran President ISNA 12 Aug 2020 -- Iran's President thanked all those who work in the field of production of drugs and vaccines for diseases, especially in the field of combatting COVID-19, and said, "In recent months, with the efforts made, good steps have been taken to produce drugs and vaccines for coronavirus, and this path must continue with strength and speed until the final and definitive result is reached".
Approval of anti-Iranian draft UNSC resolution blatant violation of JCPOA: President Rouhani ISNA 12 Aug 2020 -- Iran's President described bringing up the issue of this government or that government by some people in recent days is ugly, irrational and childish and emphasized, "This government or that government is meaningless, we are a single nation and we stand against an enemy".
COVID-19 kills 188 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday that some 188 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 18,988.
Iran to begin Phase III clinical trial for COVID-19 vaccine: Minister Press TV 12 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Minister Saeid Namaki says a home-grown vaccine meant to confront COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus pandemic, is set to begin its third and final trial in the near future.
Iran Health Officials Say Coronavirus Contaminating At Much Greater Rate Than Before Radio Farda 12 Aug 2020 -- Coronavirus' contamination power has increased by three to nine times in Iran, Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi said on Tuesday, August 11.
Rouhani: US not entitled to JCPOA mechanisms IRNA 12 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron said that the US is not entitled to use the mechanism of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran denies report of partial sanctions removal ISNA 12 Aug 2020 -- Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed reports that a part of the foreign sanctions against Iran have been lifted temporarily.
Rouhani warns Europeans against siding with US in backing anti-Iran resolution Press TV 12 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the Europeans against falling into the trap of siding with the US in supporting a resolution that aims to extend an arms embargo against Iran indefinitely.
Rouhani: US will hopefully face defeat in anti-Iran bid at UNSC Press TV 12 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has "high hopes" that the US will fail in its push to extend the UN arms embargo on Tehran and will face isolation at the Security Council, urging neighboring countries not to let Washington "exploit" them to advance its own agenda.
GCC call for Iran arms embargo extension not supported by all members, Doha enjoys good ties with Tehran: Qatari official Press TV 12 Aug 2020 -- Qatar has distanced itself from a hostile call by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the UN Security Council to back a US-proposed extension of the UN arms ban against Iran, highlighting good neighborly relations between the two countries.
Iran envoy to UN: Softened US resolution can't get UNSC on board Press TV 12 Aug 2020 -- Iran says a watered-down draft resolution put forward by the US to extend the UN arms embargo on Tehran is similar to the previous version in nature, voicing confidence that the Security Council (UNSC) will reject the unlawful American bid.
US maliciously working to use UN itself to destroy world body: Iran FM Press TV 12 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister says the US is "maliciously" working to destroy the United Nations using the world body itself, as Washington steps up an unlawful push at the Security Council to get approval for a resolution on extending an arms ban against Tehran.
US proposes watered-down resolution to garner support for Iran arms embargo Press TV 12 Aug 2020 -- The United States has reportedly proposed a simplified draft resolution to extend an arms embargo on Iran in an apparent bid to garner support in the United Nations Security Council.
U.S. Seeks More Support On Extending UN Arms Embargo Against Iran RFE/RL 12 Aug 2020 -- The United States has circulated a revised draft resolution that seeks to indefinitely extend a United Nations arms embargo against Iran.
Amid Mayhem In The Region Rouhani Says Iran's Weapons Good For Everybody Radio Farda 12 Aug 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani reacted with a three-day delay to The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council's letter to the United Nations Security Council demanding an extension to the arms embargo against Iran.
Iran Parliament Says No To Rouhani Candidate For Industry Minister Radio Farda 12 Aug 2020 -- The Iranian Parliament on Wednesday turned down President Hassan Rouhani's candidate to head the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade.
Wife of Jailed Iranian Activist Says Husband, 5 Other Political Prisoners Tested Positive for Coronavirus VOA 12 Aug 2020 -- The wife of a jailed Iranian teachers union leader says her husband and five other dissidents have tested positive for the coronavirus in a Tehran prison that has transferred them to rooms where they cannot maintain social distance.
Iran Jails Two For Alleged Spying, Arrests Several Others On Espionage Charges RFE/RL 12 Aug 2020 -- Iran said it arrested what it called "a number of spies" and jailed two men over alleged espionage for Britain, Germany, and Israel.
Warrior, Interrogator, Artist; The Man Who Leads IRGC's Cultural Onslaught Radio Farda 11 Aug 2020 -- Owj Arts and Media Organization is one of many institutions affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), aiming at propagation of its hardliner ideology and shaping Iran's culture to fit the agenda of the Islamic Republic.
President Rouhani: Efforts to produce coronavirus vaccine should continue till achieving final result IRNA 11 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani appreciated those involved in producing medicine and vaccine for diseases, especially COVID-19, saying that good steps have recently been taken in line with producing drug and vaccine for coronavirus and this should continue with strength until final result is achieved.
Official: COVID-19 kills 184 more in Iran IRNA 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday that some 184 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 18,800.
Political Prisoners Stage Protest In Tehran Jail After A COVID Outbreak Radio Farda 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran Prisons Atlas website says that following the coronavirus outbreak in Tehran's central prison, Evin, several inmates in Ward 8 of the infamous jail held a sit-in protest on Monday, August 10, in the courtyard of the guardhouse.
Five spy teams dismantled by Iran's intelligence ministry IRNA 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry dismantled five spying teams working for foreign intelligence services, deputy intelligence minister for counter-espionage said.
Iran dismantles five spy teams tied to foreign intel services : Intelligence Ministry Press TV 11 Aug 2020 -- Iranian intelligence forces have identified and arrested a number of spies linked to foreign espionage services.
Iran arrests 5 for spying for foreign intelligence services Press TV 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Judiciary has confirmed that five Iranian nationals were recently detained on charges of spying for Israel, Britain and Germany, adding two of them have already been convicted.
Five Iranians Charged With Leaking Classified Details, Spying for Israel, Britain, Germany - Report Sputnik 11 Aug 2020 -- Five Iranians have been arrested by Iranian authorities on charges of spying for Israel, Britain and Germany.
Iran convicts 2 men for spying in favor of UK, Germany, Zionist regime IRNA 11 Aug 2020 -- Two men who had spied for Germany, the UK, and the Zionist regime have been sentenced to 10 years each in jail, Spokesman for the Judiciary Gholamhossein Esmaeili said on Tuesday.
Iran Sentences Two For Spying, Arrests Several Others Radio Farda 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Judiciary Spokesman on Tuesday said two individuals have been convicted and sentenced for spying and several other spies have been arrested in recent days.
Iran's Health Min urges collective measures in region to combat COVID-19 IRNA 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki called on the regional countries to further cooperate in the fight against Coronavirus.
Zarif describes JCPOA as product of transmission from negative-sum to positive-sum ISNA 11 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday described the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action aka JCPOA as the product of transmission from negative-sum to positive-sum approach.
Iran to respond any provocative move by US decisively ISNA 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran's government spokesman, Ali Rabiei stressed that the Islamic Republic will respond to any provocative move by the United States decisively.
Iran rejects 'fabricated news' on partial removal of US sanctions Press TV 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran has dismissed as "news fabrication" recent media claims about a European initiative that calls for a temporary removal of the US's "non-targeted" sanctions against Tehran.
Trump had 4 years for diplomacy with Iran, but opted to make worst mistakes: Govt. spox Press TV 11 Aug 2020 -- Tehran says US President Donald Trump had four years' time during his tenure to initiate diplomacy with Iran, but he failed to grasp the opportunity and instead directed the White House to make "the worst of mistakes" in dealing with the Islamic Republic.
China, Russia Not Likely To Compromise On Extension Of Iran Arms Embargo Radio Farda 11 Aug 2020 -- The efforts of three European powers to convince China and Russia to agree to an extension of the UN arms embargo against Iran have reportedly not succeeded so far as the U.N. Security Council prepares to vote on a U.S. resolution to extend the embargo.
Iran To List Oil In Its Energy Exchange To Collect Cash From People Radio Farda 11 Aug 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the heads of the three branches of the state in Iran have decided to offer the country's oil for sale to private individuals in the Energy Exchange.
Former Lawmaker Arrested For Massive Corruption Involving Iran Parliament Speaker Radio Farda 11 Aug 2020 -- Judiciary Spokesman Gholam-Hossein Esmaili on Tuesday announced that a former lawmaker has been arrested in connection with a massive corruption case in which the current Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf allegedly paid 650 billion rials (around $25 million at the time) in bribes.
Briefing With Senior State Department Official On the Office of the Inspector General's Report on Certification for Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan US Dept. of State 10 Aug 2020
Inspector General Confirms No Wrongdoing in Emergency Arms Sales to Counter Iran US Dept. of State 10 Aug 2020 -- The State Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) has confirmed in a final report that the Department acted in complete accordance with the law and found no wrongdoing in the Administration's exercise of emergency authorities available under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) to expedite $8 billion in critical defense systems to key Middle East partners.
Official: COVID-19 kills 189 more in Iran IRNA 10 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday that some 189 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 18,616.
Zarif terms JCPOA as product of negative-sum to positive-sum transmission IRNA 10 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday described the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action aka JCPOA as the product of transmission from negative-sum to positive-sum approach.
Iran will utilize various ways to release frozen funds, FM Zarif says IRNA 10 Aug 2020 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday said that the Islamic Republic of Iran will make use of various means to release its frozen funds in some countries.
Iran blasts PGCC's anti-Iran statement ISNA 10 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced a recent anti-Iran statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC).
Tehran Claims European Insurers Responsible for Compensation of Downed Ukraine Jet Sputnik 10 Aug 2020 -- The head of Iran's Central Insurance Organization is arguing that European insurance companies, rather than Tehran, should be responsible for covering costs related to the Ukrainian International Airlines (UIA) plane downed shortly after takeoff by Iranian military personnel on January 8.
Pakistani Navy Reportedly Seizes Iranian Oil Tanker at US's Behest Sputnik 10 Aug 2020 -- The alleged seizure is reminiscent of a diplomatic incident which took place last year in which authorities in Gibraltar seized an Iranian tanker making its way to Syria after a tipoff from Washington, which prompted Tehran to seize a British-flagged tanker in a tit-for-tat response. Both tankers were eventually released.
'Official Statistics Engineered, Not Reliable', Iran Coronavirus Taskforce Member Says Radio Farda 10 Aug 2020 -- A member of Iran's Coronavirus Combat Taskforce has accused the government of engineering coronavirus statistics for "security and political reasons" and hiding the real number of cases and deaths.
Iranian president predicts 6 more months of COVID-19 outbreak in Iran as Iraq yet to hit pandemic peak Global Times 10 Aug 2020 -- Iranian president warned on Sunday that the COVID-19 pandemic will last at least six more months in the country. Meanwhile, Iraqi deputy minister of health said that Iraq has yet to reach the coronavirus peak.
Trump vows to 'have a deal' with Iran deal 4 weeks after 2020 reelection Press TV 10 Aug 2020 -- US President Donald Trump says he will "have a deal" with Iran a month after his possible reelection in the 2020 presidential election.
Pompeo Says UN Should Heed A Request By GCC To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Radio Farda 10 Aug 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Middle Eastern countries want the renewal of the United Nations arms embargo on Iran and the Security Council should heed their request.
Gulf Arab Countries Back Extension Of UN Arms Embargo On Iran RFE/RL 10 Aug 2020 -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has sent a letter to the United Nations endorsing an extension of an arms embargo on Iran, which the United States has vehemently argued must not be allowed to expire.
JCPOA turned negative-sum game into benefit for all parties: Iran's FM Press TV 10 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister says the conclusion of a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015 helped turn a negative-sum game among various players into something that benefited all of them.
Zarif: Iran may take legal action to get blocked money back Press TV 10 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic will use every possible method, including taking legal action if needed, to get back its money, which has been unlawfully blocked by certain countries under direct pressure from Washington.
Iran's Rial Regaining Value As Central Bank Injects $2.5 Billion Into Market Radio Farda 10 Aug 2020 -- Iran's national currency regained 10 percent of its value on Monday after the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) injected $2.5 billion into the market in recent days.
Iran Might Be Thinking To Sell 'Oil Bonds' To People To Raise Cash Radio Farda 10 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's promise last week to announce an "economic breakthrough" soon gave way to speculations that Iran was ready to approve anti-money-laundering laws mandated by the international community.
Europeans should pay compensation for downed Ukrainian plane: Iran Central Insurance Press TV 10 Aug 2020 -- The president of the Central Insurance of Iran says a Ukrainian passenger plane that was accidentally downed near Tehran in early January was insured by European firms and they should pay compensation for it.
European Insurers Must Pay For Downed Ukrainian Plane, Iran Official Says Radio Farda 10 Aug 2020 -- The Head of Iran's regulatory Central Insurance on Monday said the European companies that insured the Ukrainian plane downed by its Revolutionary Guard on January 8 must pay the compensation.
COVID-19 kills 163 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday that some 163 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 18,427.
President Rouhani advises moderate campaign against coronavirus IRNA 09 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday advised moderate campaign against coronavirus.
Iran Health Official Warns About Worsening Pandemic And Religious Gatherings Radio Farda 09 Aug 2020 -- An Iranian health official on Sunday warned that the Health Ministry's protocols are not likely to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the upcoming Shiite religious ceremonies and warned about a third wave of the pandemic in autumn.
Iran's President Says Coronavirus Restrictions To Remain Through January 2021 RFE/RL 09 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani says a state of emergency imposed in the country because of the coronavirus pandemic will remain in place at least until the end of January 2021.
Khamenei Appointee Lashes Out At Powerful Insiders, Military For Not Returning Properties Radio Farda 09 Aug 2020 -- Parviz Fattah, the head of Iran's Mostazafan Foundation, a multi-billion financial conglomerate operating under the aegis of Ali Khamenei, says that one of the Supreme Leader's confidants and close relatives has refused to return assets that belong to the foundation.
Iran's Real Oil Exports Might Be Much Higher Than Estimated: Tanker-Tracking Firm Radio Farda 09 Aug 2020 -- TankerTrackers.com, a company that tracks and reports shipments and storage of crude oil says Iran probably exports twice as much oil as estimated.
Daughter Of Man Abducted By Iran Intelligence Says There Is No News About Him Radio Farda 09 Aug 2020 -- Almost a week after the Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced its agents abducted a dissident and took him back to Iran, the family of the detainee still has no news about him.
COVID-19 kills 132 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday that some 132 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours.
Israel Military Official Says Iran Behind Thwarted Attack On Syrian Border Radio Farda 08 Aug 2020 -- Israeli Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi, on Friday met with elite Maglan troops that Israel says thwarted an attack on the Syrian border last week "ordered by Iran".
Report: UN set to reject US push to extend Iran arms embargo Press TV 08 Aug 2020 -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set for a showdown over a US draft resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo, with the motion lacking the minimum votes in favor to trigger any vetoes.
Trump And Macron Discuss Extension Of Iran Arms Embargo Radio Farda 08 Aug 2020 -- The White House said in a statement on August 7 that President Donald Trump spoke with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, about the recent explosion in Beirut and the extension of Iran's arms embargo.
More Warnings About Dangerous Chemicals In Tehran, After Beirut Blast Radio Farda 07 Aug 2020 -- Following a warning from a Tehran City Councilor about the dangerous location of gigantic oil storage in the Shahran neighborhood of Iran's capital city, the head of the Tehran Crisis Management Organization insisted on Friday, August 7, that moving all these large chemical depots out of the cities is a national demand and not limited to a local request.
Rouhani's 'Good News' May Refer To Finalization Of FATF Laws Radio Farda 07 Aug 2020 -- Two members of Iran's Chamber of Commerce have said that the "good news" Rouhani on Wednesday said should be expected "if approved" by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is a hint at the possible approval of the bills that allow Iran to join the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
COVID-19 kills 156 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday that some 156 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 18,132.
Iran Is No. 1 Sponsor of Terrorism, U.S. Says Ahead Of UN Arms-Embargo Talks RFE/RL 07 Aug 2020 -- The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has called Iran "the world's No. 1 sponsor of terrorism," a day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States plans to hold a UN Security Council vote next week to extend an arms embargo against Iran.
FM spox: No difference between Bolton, Hook or Abrams IRNA 07 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi reacted to the change in the US especially envoy in Iran's affairs and said there is no difference between Bolton, Hook or Abrahams.
Iranian Officials, Media Say Hook's Resignation Won't Bring Change To US Policy Radio Farda 07 Aug 2020 -- Iranian officials and media have reacted with glee to the resignation of Brian Hook as the United States' Special representative for Iran and have angrily greeted the arrival of his successor Elliot Abrams.
State Department Text Messages May Harm Iranian Recipients, Expert Says Radio Farda 07 Aug 2020 -- A London-based Internet expert on Thursday said that a text message from the State Department's Rewards for Justice Program which some Iranians have received is likely to put their lives in danger.
Iran Mocks Resignation Of U.S. Envoy, Appointment Of His Replacement RFE/RL 07 Aug 2020 -- Iran has ridiculed the resignation of the U.S. government's point man on Iran policy under President Donald Trump, accusing the White House of "biting off more than they can chew."
The Body Of Fugitive Judge Who Died In Romania Buried In Iran Radio Farda 07 Aug 2020 -- The spokesman for the Islamic Republic's judiciary announced on August 6, that Judge Gholamreza Mansouri who died in Romania in suspicious circumstances in June was buried in Mashhad.
Ex-Lawmaker Raises Rare Criticism Of Iran's Silence About China's Abuse Of Uyghurs, Other Muslims RFE/RL 07 Aug 2020 -- A former Iranian lawmaker has started a big controversy by raising rare criticism of China's treatment of its Muslim minority population.
US Presses for Extension of UN Arms Embargo on Iran VOA 06 Aug 2020 -- The United States is pressing ahead with plans to push for the extension of a U.N. arms embargo against Iran that is due to expire in two months under the 2015 nuclear deal, but it is likely to face stiff opposition from other nations, including Russia and China.
Official: COVID-19 kills 174 more in Iran IRNA 06 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday that some 174 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 17,976.
Iran exporting mask making machinery IRNA 06 Aug 2020 -- The caretaker of Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade said on Thursday that the country has now become an exporter of facial mask-producing machinery whereas it was an importer during the first days of the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. to present UN resolution to extend arms embargo on Iran People's Daily 06 Aug 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the United States would present a resolution in the United Nations Security Council next week to extend an international arms embargo on Iran despite lukewarm support for the bid.
U.S. To Seek UN Vote On Iran Arms Embargo Next Week RFE/RL 06 Aug 2020 -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States plans to hold a United Nations Security Council vote next week to extend an arms embargo on Iran, setting the stage for a crisis at the international body amid heightened Middle East tensions.
U.S. Iran Envoy Resigns, Replaced By Top Diplomat In Charge Of Venezuela Policy RFE/RL 06 Aug 2020 -- The U.S. State Department has said Brian Hook, the U.S. government's pointman on Iran policy under President Donald Trump, has resigned.
US Special Envoy for Iran Hook Resigns, Will Be Replaced by Abrams Sputnik 06 Aug 2020 -- US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook plans to announce his resignation later on Thursday, the New York Times reported.
On the Departure of Brian Hook US Dept. of State 06 Aug 2020
US Iran envoy Brian Hook stepping down from his post: Pompeo Press TV 06 Aug 2020 -- Brian Hook, the US State Department's hawkish special envoy for Iran, is quitting his job amid Washington's polarizing campaign to extend the conventional arms embargo on Tehran.
Former Obama Official Says Despite 'Maximum Pressure' Iran Not Closer To Talks Radio Farda 06 Aug 2020 -- The former U.S. Undersecretary Of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman on Wednesday said Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' has not brought Iran anywhere closer to negotiating with the United States.
World's largest methanol plant opened in southern Iran Press TV 06 Aug 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhnai has opened the world's largest methanol plant located in an area on the coasts of the on the Persian Gulf as the country pushes ahead with plans to increase output of petrochemical products to offset the impacts of American sanctions on direct sale of crude.
Iran's Oil Exports In July Drop To Around 100,000 BPD Radio Farda 06 Aug 2020 -- The latest data provided to Radio Farda by Kepler, an international data intelligence firm to Radio Farda, show that Iran's crude oil exports in July reached 101,000 barrels per day. Before the United States imposed sanctions in 2018, Iran used to export 2.5 million barrels per day.
Ukraine Tells Zarif Iran Must Provide Full Explanation For Downed Airliner Radio Farda 06 Aug 2020 -- Ukraine expects to receive full information from Iran about the circumstances in which Iranian forces shot down an airliner in January, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, told Mohammad Javad Zarif, on Wednesday, August 5.
City Council Member Warns Of 'Worse Disaster Than Beirut' Threatening Iran's Capital Radio Farda 06 Aug 2020 -- A member of Tehran City Council on Thursday said an oil depo in the north of the capital Tehran may cause a disaster worse than the explosion in Beirut.
Does A Long-Term Contract With China Serve Iran's Interests? Radio Farda 06 Aug 2020 -- Will a long-term contract between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Republic of China be consistent with Iran's national interests? What will Iran gain out of such a contract? How feasible it is? And what is wrong with the Iranian opposition's reaction to this contract?
China: We don't agree with US in pushing for extension of Iran arms embargo Press TV 06 Aug 2020 -- China expresses its unequivocal opposition to the United States' illegal underway bid to prevent removal of an anti-Iran arms embargo that is slated to expire in October in line with a UN Security Council resolution.
Family Of Opposition Figure Says He Was Abducted By Iran Intelligence In Dubai Radio Farda 05 Aug 2020 -- The relatives of Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian opposition figure say that he was abducted by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic while visiting Dubai.
COVID-19 kills 185 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday that some 185 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 17,802.
Pundits In Iran Concerned Over Beirut Blast Repercussions Radio Farda 05 Aug 2020 -- Tehran turns off the lights of its highest monument, the Milad Tower, Wednesday night August 5 in solidarity with Lebanon, as analysts and politicians in Tehran have reacted to the Tuesday's massive blast in Beirut.
US introduces anti-Iran resolution to extend arms embargo on Tehran Press TV 05 Aug 2020 -- The Untied States has introduced an anti-Iran resolution in the UN Security Council in an attempt to extend a soon-to-expire arms embargo on the country.
US Circulates New Text Of Resolution Against Iran To UNSC Members Radio Farda 05 Aug 2020 -- The U.S. has circulated the text of a new resolution to Security Council members calling on them to support the extension of the U.N. arms embargo against Iran, Bloomberg News which obtained a copy of the text reported on Wednesday.
Chinese, Russian Banks Refuse Transactions With Iran Radio Farda 05 Aug 2020 -- A member of Iran's Chamber of Commerce has said that China's Kunlun Bank is refusing to deal with Iran, as warnings from the international watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding banking ties with the Islamic Republic have become tougher this year.
Pompeo's Warning Against Closer China-Iran Ties Highlights Dilemma for Beijing VOA 05 Aug 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's latest warning that China would destabilize the Middle East by deepening ties with U.S. foe Iran is raising questions about how far Beijing will go to boost its partner Tehran in an emerging deal that would heighten U.S.-China tensions.
Official Admitted Iran Ignores Suppression Of Chinese Muslims, Former Lawmaker Claims Radio Farda 05 Aug 2020 -- Outspoken former lawmaker Ali Motahari on Wednesday said a high-ranking Foreign Ministry official has admitted to him that Iran remains silent about the suppression of Chinese Muslims -- mainly Uyghurs -- because of economic dependence on China.
EXCLUSIVE: People Tell Radio Farda Government Hiding True COVID Numbers Radio Farda 04 Aug 2020 -- In exclusive video-taped interviews sent to Radio Farda by citizen-journalists from Iran, residents of Karaj -- the capital city of Alborz Province -- say the situation with COVID pandemic is more critical now and allege that the government is hiding the true numbers.
Official: COVID-19 kills 212 more in Iran IRNA 04 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday that some 212 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 17,617.
WHO envoy says domestic productions helping Iran to cope with COVID-19 pandemic IRNA 04 Aug 2020 -- Representative of the World Health Organization in Iran Christoph Hamelmann said that Iran has achieved potentials producing medical and pharmaceutical equipment, adding that the capabilities help Iranian health system cope with COVID-19.
Iran deactivates tourist, pilgrimage e-Visa due to Covid-19 ISNA 04 Aug 2020 -- The head of Passport and Visa Department of Iran's Foreign Ministry, Hassan Nourian announced that issuance of tourist and pilgrimage visa has been deactivated in the electronic visa system.
Iran: Oil deal between US firm, SDF militias lacks legal validity Press TV 04 Aug 2020 -- Iran has condemned an oil agreement signed between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militant group and an American company as "a violation of Syrian sovereignty," saying such a deal has "no legal validity."
Enemy seeking to institutionalize insecurity in region: Defense Minister IRNA 04 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said on Tuesday that the enemy had a big plan for the region aiming to institutionalize insecurity in the region for decades and centuries.
Enemies fail to institutionalize insecurity in region: Iran's Defense Minister ISNA 04 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said on Tuesday that enemies have failed to institutionalize insecurity in the region.
Iran Guards Launch Drone, Missile Attacks Against Kurdish Insurgents Radio Farda 04 Aug 2020 -- The Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) announced on Monday, August 3, that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) had launched a drone and missile attack on its bases in Iran-Iraq border areas.
Mystery Surrounds Iran's Detention Of Leader Of U.S.-Based Exile Group RFE/RL 04 Aug 2020 -- Iranian opposition activist Jamshid Sharmahd, a California-based member of an obscure exile opposition group that seeks to overthrow Tehran's Islamic regime, was traveling to India via Dubai in late July on a business trip for his software company, his son has told RFE/RL.
Khamenei Doesn't Trust The Democrats Radio Farda 04 Aug 2020 -- The Democratic Party's recently released policy platform was greeted warmly by certain newspapers in Iran. Media outlets associated with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the party's rejection of "regime change" as U.S. policy. They also welcomed its proposal for a return to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the nuclear deal from which President Donald Trump withdrew in May 2018. If former Vice President Joe Biden wins in November, the Rouhani camp believes the new American administration will not only revive the nuclear deal, but also lift sanctions. This could save the Islamic Republic of Iran from economic devastation, internal rebellion, and further regional setbacks. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose hatred of America has always been bipartisan, begs to differ.
Inducing gov't inefficiency enemies' main axis in psychological war: Iran President ISNA 04 Aug 2020 -- Emphasizing the need for cohesion, coordination and cooperation between all officials and bodies of the system to effectively counter psychological warfare operations, sanctions and distortion of enemies, Iran's President said, "The great Iranian nation has always supported the officials of the system and the country. Iran's great achievements are indebted to people's support and national vigilance, stability and endurance against the conspiracies and pressure of the enemies".
Rouhani: Enemy running psywar to portray Iran govt. as inefficient Press TV 04 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the enemies, having failed in their economic pressure campaign against Iran, have now resorted to a psychological war aimed at portraying the Iranian government as inefficient and distorting the realities about domestic capabilities.
IRGC chief: Iran to avenge Gen. Soleimani's blood, continue his path Press TV 04 Aug 2020 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has renewed the pledge to avenge the blood of top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and continue his path until the liberation of all Muslim territories from enemies.
Iranian petrochemical output capacity to rise up by 4m tons despite sanctions IRNA 04 Aug 2020 -- Managing Director of National Petrochemical Company of Iran says that the country will witness four million tons of increase in petrochemical output capacity with inauguration of three important projects on Thursday.
Meat Becomes Unaffordable To More Iranian Families As Prices Rise Radio Farda 04 Aug 2020 -- A new survey shows that 8.2% of Iranian households cannot afford to eat red meat as they fall below the poverty line.
Iran Hardliners Claim China Is Serving Islam By Suppressing Uyghur Muslims Radio Farda 04 Aug 2020 -- Iranian conservatives have been justifying the Chinese government's suppression of Uyghur Muslims in China and keeping silent in the face of systematic violence against Chines Muslims in Xinjiang Province.
Plan To Build 'National Museum' In Khomeini's Mausoleum Sets Up Scene For Personality Cult Radio Farda 03 Aug 2020 -- Brief and cryptic reports were published in Iranian media August 3 about plans to establish a second branch of the national museum in the basement of the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Khomeini. The plan may reflect an attempt to set up the scene for a personality cult.
Former Minister's Son-In-Law On Trial For Corruption Flees Iran Radio Farda 03 Aug 2020 -- The son-in-law of former industries minister who was on trial in a 6.6 billion euro corruption case has used a "different passport" to flee the country, a judge announced in court on Monday.
BBC: Iran Covering Up COVID-19 Statistics VOA 03 Aug 2020 -- The BBC says its Persian Service has received leaked documents from an anonymous source indicating that Iran is not being truthful with its COVID-19 data.
Report: Iran Has Underreported COVID-19 Deaths RFE/RL 03 Aug 2020 -- The Iranian government has drastically underreported data on coronavirus cases and deaths, according to state records secretly sent to the BBC.
Official: COVID-19 kills 215 more in Iran IRNA 03 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday that some 215 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 17,405.
WHO envoy hails anti-coronavirus activities in Iran western province IRNA 03 Aug 2020 -- World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Iran Christoph Hamelmann said on Monday that satisfactory anti-coronavirus activities are underway in western Iranian province of Hamedan.
To Weep Or Not To Weep: Iran Debates Holding Muharram During Pandemic RFE/RL 03 Aug 2020 -- Despite an upsurge in coronavirus infections in Iran and a ban on weddings and large funerals, the country's famed gatherings of mourners during the Shi'ite month of Muharram will be held.
Jamshid Sharmahd's first confession after his arrest IRNA 03 Aug 2020 -- Jamshid Sharmahd's first confession following his arrest was released.
Big powers' miscalculations root cause of surge in extremism in West Asia: Iran FM Press TV 03 Aug 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister says miscalculations and major mistakes made by the world's big powers over the past decades are the main cause of the surge in extremism in the West Asia region.
Iran sanctions former aide to John Bolton ISNA 03 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry imposed sanctions on Richard Goldberg, a member of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) and a former aide to former US National Security Adviser John Bolton.
Riled up Pompeo slams Iran-China deal, threatens with sanctions Press TV 03 Aug 2020 -- The US administration, riled up by a potential long-term strategic partnership between Iran and China, has threatened to slap the same unilateral sanctions already imposed on Tehran against Beijing in case the deal was finalized.
Pompeo Says Iran Sanctions To Be Applied To China If $400 Billion Trade Deal Signed Radio Farda 03 Aug 2020 -- Referring to a $400 billion 25-year trade deal between Iran and China U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on August 2 said the United States will apply all Iran sanctions also to the "Chinese Communist Party and their businesses and state-owned enterprises".
Iran's petrochemical income rises 80% IRNA 03 Aug 2020 -- CEO of Iran's National Petrochemical Company (NPC) Behzad Mohammadi said on Monday that the revenue has increased by 80% in the new Iranian year (started March 20).
Iran reaching full penetration rate for natural gas: Minister Press TV 03 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says the country will reach almost a full natural gas penetration rate next summer.
Iranian Workers Strike In Different Sectors, Notably Oil And Gas Radio Farda 02 Aug 2020 -- A wave of labor strikes has hit Iran on Saturday, August 1 in different sectors and plants, including Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane industrial complex, and more importantly in the oil and gas industry.
Strikes In Iran's Oil Sector Continue And Expand To Other Industries Radio Farda 03 Aug 2020 -- Workers in various industrial sectors in Iran, including oil, gas and petrochemical industries, continued their strikes on Sunday and Monday, amid worsening economic condition and high inflation.
Iran resumes electricity exports to Afghanistan after brief halt Press TV 03 Aug 2020 -- A spokesman of the Iranian Energy Ministry says electricity exports to neighboring Afghanistan has resumed following a brief halt caused by a suspected attack on transmission lines.
Iran And South Korea Agree On More Humanitarian Trade Radio Farda 03 Aug 2020 -- South Korea and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed to establish a working group on expanding humanitarian trade as part of efforts to maintain bilateral partnership within the scope of a U.S.-approved sanctions exemption, a South Korean source close to the matter said Sunday, August 2.
Ayatollah Who Voted For Khamenei In 1989 Says He Was The Only Choice Radio Farda 03 Aug 2020 -- Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani, a former Friday Prayer Imam and a member of the Assembly of Experts says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the only choice for the Islamic Republic's next leader when Ayatollah Rouhollah Khomeyni died in June 1989.
Official: COVID-19 kills 208 more in Iran IRNA 02 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry Spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday that some 208 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 17,190.
Health official dismisses foreign media hype on Iran's coronavirus statistics IRNA 02 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari categorically dismissed the hype by certain foreign-based media on statistics concerning the everyday reporting COVID-19 contractions, medical treatments, and fatalities.
Health Official In Iran Says 'Exciting Slogans' Will Not Defeat Coronavirus Radio Farda 02 Aug 2020 -- The coordinator of anti-coronavirus operations in Iran's capital says "exciting slogans" are not an answer to the pandemic and "efficient management" should be used to fight the pandemic.
Trade Official Says Russian And Chinese Banks Refuse To Deal With Iran Radio Farda 02 Aug 2020 -- The chairman of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce says Tehran has virtually no banking transactions with Russia and China. If someone with an Islamic Republic passport applies for banking services in these countries, he will be rejected.
IRGC Contradicts Iran's Intelligence Ministry On Arrest Of 'US-Based Terror Ringleader' Radio Farda 02 Aug 2020 -- Remarks made by Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi and a report by IRGC-linked newspaper in Tehran have cast more doubt on the Ministry's claim about arresting the leader of "a US-based terrorist group."
IRGC spokesman: Enemies know that no step taken against Iran will go unanswered Press TV 02 Aug 2020 -- The spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says enemies of the Islamic Republic are well aware that no step taken against the country's national interests will go unanswered and will be met with suitable reactions.
'Brother' Of Iran Judge Who Died In Romania Says Family Cannot Identify Body Radio Farda 02 Aug 2020 -- The brother of an Iranian judge who died in Romania in suspicious circumstances says the family has not been able to positively identify the body sent back to Iran recently.
Military Tribunal To Investigate 'Astronomical Corruption' Case Linked To IRGC Radio Farda 02 Aug 2020 -- In an interview with reformist daily Etemad on Sunday August 2, A Tehran City Councillor, Mahmoud Mirlohi, has revealed that the case of illegal sale of properties by the Tehran Municipality under Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is still open for investigation.
Iran Parliament Committee Defends Appointment Of Controversial Man To Audit Court Radio Farda 02 Aug 2020 -- Iranian parliament's budget committee has once again defended its decision to appoint a controversial operative as the head of its Supreme Court of Audit, despite the publication of numerous documents showing he faked his educational and other credentials.
Police In Iran Complain Of Lacking Manpower To Enforce Hijab Rules Radio Farda 02 Aug 2020 -- The deputy commander of the Islamic Republic's law enforcement has complained that his forces are "really left single-handed" in policing "moral security" of the Iranian society.
Official: COVID-19 kills 216 more in Iran IRNA 01 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday that some 216 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 16,982.
Iran ready to transfer experiences, deepen ties with Azerbaijan in fighting coronavirus ISNA 01 Aug 2020 -- Stating that fortunately with the efforts of the officials of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the two countries are witnessing good, friendly and developing relations in recent years, Iranian President stressed the need for efforts to develop and strengthen Tehran-Baku relations.
Iran requires negative COVID-19 tests for arriving foreigners Press TV 01 Aug 2020 -- Non-Iranian passengers arriving at Iran's main international airport should provide negative COVID-19 tests or they will be deported, says a senior aviation official amid fresh restrictions imposed in Iran to curb the spread of the new coronaviris pandemic.
Iran Coronavirus Deaths Three Times More Than Official Figures - BBC Documents Radio Farda 01 Aug 2020 -- A source inside the Iranian government has provided documents to BBC Persian that put Iran's real coronavirus death toll from February to July 21 at 42,000 which is nearly three times more than the official figure of 14,634 for the same period.
The US Navy Mocks Iran's Target Practice On A Replica Of An Aircraft Carrier Radio Farda 01 Aug 2020 -- In a series of pictures and messages on Instagram, the U.S. Navy has mocked the Islamic Republic for making a replica of an American aircraft carrier and using it for target practice in the Persian Gulf.
Iran arrests ringleader of US-based terrorist group IRNA 01 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced on Saturday that it has arrested the ringleader of a terrorist group known as Tondar which is based in the United States.
Iran arrests head of US-based "Tondar" terrorist group ISNA 01 Aug 2020 -- Iranian intelligence forces have arrested the ringleader of a US-based terrorist group called "Tondar".
Iran's Intelligence Ministry Claims Arresting Leader Of US-Based 'Terrorist' Group Radio Farda 01 Aug 2020 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry claimed on Saturday August 1 that it has arrested "the ringleader" of what it called the US-based "terrorist" group Tondar [Thunder].
Iran Says It Has Detained A Leader Of U.S.-Based Opposition Group RFE/RL 01 Aug 2020 -- Authorities in Iran say they have arrested a leader of a U.S.-based opposition group for alleged involvement in a 2008 mosque attack in Shiraz that killed 14 people and injured more than 200.
US must be accountable for supporting terrorist groups, Iran says IRNA 01 Aug 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Saturday said that the US must be accountable for supporting terrorist groups that are directing sabotage and terrorist operations against the Iranian people from the United States and shed the blood of Iranian citizens.
Execution Of Protesters Sentenced To Death In Iran 'Not Being Carried Out' Radio Farda 01 Aug 2020 -- The Head of the Justice Department of Isfahan Province Mohammad-Reza Habibi on Friday denied that the death sentences passed on five young protesters were to be carried out now.
US-based group ringleader admits providing explosives for 2008 deadly bomb attack in Iran Press TV 01 Aug 2020 -- Upon arrest by Iranian security forces, the ringleader of a US-based anti-Iran terrorist group admits providing explosives for a 2008 attack against a religious congregation center in southern Iran that killed 14 people.
Iran arrests ringleader of US-based terrorist group: Intelligence ministry Press TV 01 Aug 2020 -- The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested the ringleader of an anti-Iran terrorist group based in the United States.
Only cure for sanctions is reliance on internal capabilities not retreat: Ayatollah Khamenei ISNA 01 Aug 2020 -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei spoke directly to the people of Iran on the occasion of Eid al-Adha on July 31, 2020.
Turkish, Iraqi presidents reiterate resolve to maintain strong ties with Iran Press TV 01 Aug 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Iran's determination to enhance friendly relations with neighboring Turkey in all fields despite cruel US sanctions on the Iranian people.
US Says Policy Of Sanctions To Continue Until Iran Changes Course Radio Farda 01 Aug 2020 -- The U.S. National Security Council referring to the latest sanctions imposed on Iran says sanctions will continue until the Islamic Republic "ceases to pose a threat to international peace and Security."

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