February 2021 - Iran Special Weapons News

Mosques' networks successful during COVID-19 pandemic: Iran min IRNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi said on Sunday that cultural and artistic centers of mosques in Iran have articulated appropriate networks during coronavirus pandemic.
Iran appreciates China for donating COVID-19 vaccine IRNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday thanked China for donating 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 claims 93 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Some 93 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,073, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
Iran capable of vaccinating 20m people a month: Official IRNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi ensured on Sunday that there was no concerns on fast vaccination as the country's health network has capability to vaccine 20 million people a month.
Iranian COVID-19 vaccine undergoes clinical test IRNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Razi Institute COV-Pars coronavirus vaccine which is the first injected-inhaled recombinant corona protein undergoes clinical test by two volunteers receiving the first dose.
Iran receives 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China Press TV 28 Feb 2021 -- Iran has received 250,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine from China as the country continues the nationwide vaccination of priority groups.
Iran summons Turkey's ambassador over 'unacceptable' PKK claim Press TV 28 Feb 2021 -- Iran has summoned Turkey's Ambassador Derya Ors to protest the Turkish interior minister's "unacceptable" claim about the presence of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group's members in the Islamic Republic.
Ankara Reportedly Summons Iranian Envoy After Tehran's Criticism of Turkish Operation in Iraq Sputnik 28 Feb 2021 -- The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned the Iranian ambassador in Ankara, Mohammad Farazmand, after Tehran condemned Turkey's military operation in northern Iraq, the Anadolu news agency reported, citing diplomatic sources.
Turkey Summons Iranian Envoy To Protest Iraq Dispute RFE/RL 28 Feb 2021 -- Turkey has summoned Iran's envoy to Ankara to demand support in the fight against "terrorism," escalating a dispute over Turkey's presence in Iraq.
Iran Rejects 'Untimely' EU-US Offer of Direct Nuclear Talks in Coming Week Sputnik 28 Feb 2021 -- Earlier in the day, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing two senior Western diplomats, that Iran would not engage in direct negotiations on the nuclear deal in the coming weeks.
Iran Balks at Resuming Nuclear Talks with US VOA 28 Feb 2021 -- Iran on Sunday balked at holding an informal meeting with the United States and three European powers about reviving the 2015 accord that restrained Tehran's nuclear development program to keep it from developing nuclear weapons.
Iran Rules Out Informal Meeting With U.S., EU On Reviving Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 28 Feb 2021 -- Iran has rejected holding an informal meeting with the United States and European powers to discuss ways to revive its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, insisting that Washington must lift all its unilateral sanctions.
If US wants to return to JCPOA, it should fulfill commitments ISNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Fulfilling commitments is the simple way for the United States to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi stressed.
Iran's Foreign Ministry: Time not suitable for unofficial meeting with EU, US officials on JCPOA Press TV 28 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the present juncture is not a suitable time for holding an unofficial meeting with European Union and American officials on the landmark nuclear deal that Iran clinched with world powers in 2015, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran reacts to recent stances of US, E3 IRNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday evening reacted to the recent stances of US, E3 on Joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA) and Resolution 2231.
New generation of IR2M, IR6 centrifuges to be installed at Fordow facilities: MP IRNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Selahi has briefed the parliament on the process of installing new generations of IR2M and IR6 centrifuges in Fordow and Natanz facilities, a lawmaker said here on Sunday.
Iran's ceaseless efforts to get its frozen assets IRNA 28 Feb 2021 -- A new chapter has been opened for Iran to pave the way for liberating its frozen assets following consultations have been made to urge South Korea, Japan, Iraq and Oman to unlock Iranian money.
Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: We will respond if IAEA Board adopts negative resolution Press TV 28 Feb 2021 -- Tehran will respond appropriately in case the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issues a resolution against Iran for suspending the implementation of the Additional Protocol that allowed the IAEA to carry out short-notice inspections, says the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).
Israel Says Iran Likely Behind Explosion On Israeli-Owned Cargo Ship RFE/RL 28 Feb 2021 -- Top Israeli defense and political leaders are scheduled to meet on February 28 to discuss a response to what Israel's defense minister says was likely an attack by Iran against a an Israeli-owned cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
Official: Iran to take delivery of China's donated vaccines in coming days IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour on Saturday announced the loading and shipment of 250,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine donated by the Chinese government to Iran.
Razi COVID-19 vaccine to begin clinical trial: Minister IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Minister of Agricultural Jihad said on Saturday that the first and second phases of clinical trial of Razi COVID-19 vaccine will begin tomorrow.
COVID-19 claims 81 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Some 81 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,980, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday.
People should observe protocols even in normal COVID-19 conditions: Rouhani IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that even if the country wasn't going to be hit by the fourth peak of the pandemic, people should observe the protocols as the Persian New Year eve is looming.
Iran to become major anti-corona vaccine producer: Minister IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki has said that the Iranian scientists are working round the clock to produce a reliable vaccine and hopefully, the country will become one of the biggest producers of anti-COVID19 vaccines.
Biden Says U.S. Air Strike In Syria A Warning To Tehran RFE/RL 27 Feb 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden says the air strike against an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria should be seen by Tehran as a warning against any further aggressive actions.
FM spox says Iran will stand by Syrian nation IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Saturday that Iran will stand by the Syrian people in reconstruction of the country and participation in Syrian economic and cultural development.
Iran vows to continue supports for Syria in anti-terror war People's Daily 27 Feb 2021 -- Iran will keep supporting the Syrian government in the fight against terrorism, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a telephone conversation with the Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad on Friday.
Iran Air Force has operational dominance over region IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- The commander of the Air Force of the Iranian Army Brigadier-General Aziz Nasirzadeh on Saturday said that the country's Force has operational dominance over the region.
Release of Iran's assets from South Korea at final stage IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Release of Iran's assets from South Korea is at final stage, according to Central Bank of Iran, saying that Seoul Government got green-light from Biden Administration for stage-by-stage release.
Iran to disable IAEA cameras if sanctions not lifted in 3 months IRNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Cameras installed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the Iranian nuclear sites will be withheld if sanctions are not removed in three months, Iran's top nuclear official has said.
Iran to delete IAEA cameras' data if US sanctions not lifted: Salehi Press TV 27 Feb 2021 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says recordings from monitoring equipment that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) installed at the country's nuclear sites will be deleted if the United States does not lift its unilateral sanctions within the next three months.
Biden warns Iran to "be careful" after U.S. airstrikes People's Daily 27 Feb 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday warned Iran to "be careful" when asked what message he was sending to Iran with the airstrikes in Syria.
Tel Aviv Claims 'Initial Assessment' Shows Iran Was Behind Attack on Israeli-Owned Ship Sputnik 27 Feb 2021 -- The cargo vessel, owned by an Israeli businessman, was hit by an explosion as it was sailing through the Gulf of Oman on 25 February. Media reports, citing anonymous sources, earlier suggested that Tel Aviv suspects Iran of being responsible for the incident.
Health Minister: Iran nearly self-sufficient in COVID-19 management equipment IRNA 26 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said Iran is on the verge of becoming self-sufficient with regard to drugs and medical equipment for controlling coronavirus., adding that Iran is planning to export equipment to other countries.
COVID-19 claims 69 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 26 Feb 2021 -- Some 69 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,899, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
Biden Warns Iran: 'Be Careful' VOA 26 Feb 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday warned Iran to tread carefully in Iraq following a U.S. airstrike that destroyed parts of a compound used by Iranian-backed militias as they travel between Syria and Iraq.
'Diplomatic window of opportunity' open to bring Iran deal back on track: EU Press TV 26 Feb 2021 -- The European Union's top foreign policy official has called for a concerted effort to use what he has referred to as a "diplomatic window of opportunity" in order to revive a 2015 nuclear agreement signed between Iran and major world powers.
Israel Getting Ready to 'Take Action' to Stop Iran From Going Nuclear, Defence Minister Says Sputnik 26 Feb 2021 -- Joe Biden's campaign promise to get the US back into the Iran nuclear deal has yet to bear fruit, with Washington demanding that Tehran reduce its enrichment activities first. In the meantime, media reports suggest that Israel – the Middle East's only alleged nuclear weapons state, is engaged in major construction at its Dimona research facility.
US agrees in principle to S Korea's partial release of Iran's assets: Report Press TV 25 Feb 2021 -- The United States has reportedly agreed in principle to partial release of some $7 billion in Iranian assets that South Korean banks have frozen in line with Washington's inhumane economic sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic.
COVID-19 claims 94 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 25 Feb 2021 -- Some 94 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,830, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
Iranian Navy's presence disrupts enemy's equations: Cmdr IRNA 25 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Thursday that deployment of flotillas of Iranian Navy to international waters has disrupted the equations of the enemy and have foiled their plans to make the sea insecure for trade ships.
Zarif: Remove cause of Iran's reduction of JCPOA commitments IRNA 25 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a Twitter message on Thursday that the US has admitted that Iran stepped away from its commitments because the US withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed by the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany and Iran.
FM Zarif: US behavior prompted Iran to take steps away from JCPOA Press TV 25 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister has reiterated that the United States' actions were the main reason prompting his country to suspend its commitments under the 2015 nuclear agreement, urging Washington to lift its illegal sanctions to "remove the cause" of the standoff over Tehran's nuclear program.
US must secure return to JCPOA by lifting bans, no need for talks: Iran envoy to UN Press TV 25 Feb 2021 -- The Iranian envoy to the UN says there is no need for negotiations over America's potential return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and that Washington must secure a return to the accord by lifting its sanctions within the next three months, a timeframe agreed between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog over nuclear inspections beyond the February 21 deadline set by Iran.
Yemen appreciates Iran's support amid Western-backed war Press TV 25 Feb 2021 -- Yemen's Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf Abdullah has expressed gratitude to the Iranian people and government for standing by the impoverished nation, which has long been suffering from a Western-sponsored war, dismissing accusations that Tehran is prolonging the conflict.
Iran swapping gasoline for Venezuelan jet fuel: Report Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- Iran is swapping its gasoline for Venezuelan jet fuel in a deal agreed by the two countries' national oil companies, a report says.
COVID-19 claims 73 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 24 Feb 2021 -- Some 73 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,736, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
Iran confirms 112 cases of COVID-19 variants IRNA 24 Feb 2021 -- Spokesman for the National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control, Alireza Reisi, said on Wednesday that up to now, some 112 patients with COVID-19 mutations have been detected in Iran from whom eight patients died.
Iran closes Mehran border to passengers to fight UK COVID-19 variants IRNA 24 Feb 2021 -- Governor of Mehran announced on Wednesday that Mehran international border with Iraq was closed to fight spread of UK COVID-19 variants.
IRGC company contracted for Chabahar's second phase: Iran Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- Iran will use the services of a major construction company affiliated with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for development of its single ocean port on the Sea of Oman.
Air Force to roll out Iran's first wide-body combat drone Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- Iran is in the final stages of manufacturing its first wide-body combat drone that is also the first aircraft in the country's drone squadron to be capable of flying as far as 3,000 kilometers (1864 miles).
Iran Reiterates That It's Up To U.S. To Move First On Saving Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 24 Feb 2021 -- The United States should take the first step toward saving the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran's ambassador in Geneva told the UN-sponsored Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on February 24.
China has made great efforts and played a key role to bring the JCPOA back on track: FM Global Times 24 Feb 2021 -- China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on February 24, 2021.
China says Iran nuclear deal at 'critical point', urges US to lift sanctions to break deadlock Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- Amid the United States' refusal to abolish Trump-era sanctions policy, China calls on the new administration in Washington to lift bans on Tehran to break the "deadlock" over the Iranian nuclear issue.
Closing PMD file, major blow to propaganda with IAEA: President IRNA 24 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that closing the file of the possible military dimensions (PMD) of nuclear activities in the context of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was the greatest blow to the propaganda of ill-wishers challenging Iran's civilian nuclear program.
EU Troika criticizes Iran for revocation of voluntary Additional Protocol IRNA 24 Feb 2021 -- The EU Troika -- UK, France and Germany - on Tuesday criticized Iran for revocation of the voluntary Additional Protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Undermining agreement between Iran, IAEA playing in enemy's court: President Rouhani ISNA 24 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President called unity and cohesion, especially among the branches, the greatest and most important task in the current situation, and stressed that it is only through unity, solidarity and people's will that we can defeat the enemy, emphasizing that we must not let people be disappointed.
FM Zarif urges South Korea to secure Iran's access to assets frozen due to US sanctions Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on South Korea to redouble efforts to secure Iran's access to its assets frozen in the East Asian country's banks due to US sanctions.
Iran: US must stop economic terror to pave way for talks within JCPOA format Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called on the United States to "immediately" end its failed policy of economic terrorism against the Iranian nation, saying such a move is a prerequisite for negotiations within the framework of the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal.
E3, Russia, IAEA react to Iran's suspension of additional nuclear inspections Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- The three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the E3, have expressed regret over Iran's decision to cease the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement.
UN expert report on Ukraine flight based on 'manipulated, biased' data: Iran Press TV 24 Feb 2021 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry says a UN official's report on last year's mistaken downing of a Ukrainian airliner over Iran's skies lacks credibility as it is based on distorted information.
Iran: UN rapporteur unauthorized to comment on Ukraine crash incident IRNA 24 Feb 2021 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Wednesday that the UN official is ineligible to comment on the issue of the Ukraine crash incident.
Experts accuse Iran of rights violations in shooting down Ukraine airlines flight UN News 23 Feb 2021 -- Iran committed multiple human rights violations in shooting downing Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) Flight PS752 last year and in the aftermath of the deadly attack, two independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Tuesday.
COVID-19 claims 91 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 23 Feb 2021 -- Some 91 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,663, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
E3 foreign ministers' statement on the JCPoA: 23 February 2021 UK FCDO 23 Feb 2021 -- The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom respond to Iran's suspension of the Additional Protocol.
Zarif: Accord with IAEA shows Iran's "good faith" IRNA 23 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a Twitter message that the agreements between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) show Tehran's good faith and "all remedial measures are reversible".
Russia welcomes Iran-IAEA deal on nuclear verification People's Daily 23 Feb 2021 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday that it welcomes the agreement reached by Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday to continue "essential verification" for up to three months.
U.S. return to JCPOA only correct approach to resolve impasse on Iranian nuclear issue: FM spokesperson People's Daily 23 Feb 2021 -- The return of the United States to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is the only correct approach to resolve the impasse on the Iranian nuclear issue, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here Monday.
U.S. reaffirms willingness to engage Iran over nuclear issue People's Daily 23 Feb 2021 -- The U.S. Department of State on Monday reaffirmed the willingness to engage with Tehran over the nuclear issue, downplaying new threats by the Iranian leadership to boost uranium enrichment.
US must put words into action, swiftly honor JCPOA commitments under UN resolution: Iran Press TV 23 Feb 2021 -- Iran has slammed the new US administration for the mere talk of a return to the 2015 nuclear deal, while sticking, in practice, with the "maximum pressure" campaign initiated by ex-president Donald Trump, calling on Washington to reverse course and immediately begin respecting the UN resolution that endorsed the agreement.
South Korea to unfreeze Iran money after 'consultations' with US Press TV 23 Feb 2021 -- South Korea says the Iranian assets locked in the Asian country will be released after consultations with the United States.
IAEA Demands Iran Explain 'Undeclared Nuclear Material' RFE/RL 23 Feb 2021 -- The UN nuclear watchdog said on February 23 that it is "deeply concerned" that Iran secretly kept "undeclared nuclear material" at an "undeclared location" as the agency warned that Tehran continued to exceed "many limits" set by its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Top Iran, China diplomats say speedy US return to JCPOA, sanctions removal 'key' to breaking nuclear deadlock Press TV 23 Feb 2021 -- Senior diplomats of Iran and China say a swift return of the United States to a multilateral 2015 nuclear deal and removal of the sanctions it re-imposed on the Islamic Republic is crucial to ending the current impasse over the landmark agreement.
China, Iran Say US Return to JCPOA, Sanctions Lift 'Key' to Breaking Nuclear Deadlock Sputnik 23 Feb 2021 -- Beijing and Tehran believe that the United States' return to the Iran nuclear deal and sanctions lift are vital to resolving the nuclear impasse, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said after a bilateral call.
US Insists That Iran Cooperate With IAEA Without Delay Sputnik 23 Feb 2021 -- The United States is calling on Iran to immediately cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on alleged undeclared atomic materials, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.
Israel 'Will Do Everything' to Prevent Iran Getting Nuclear Weapons, Netanyahu Says Sputnik 23 Feb 2021 -- Netanyahu's statement comes after he convened a strategic meeting which included Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, and Mossad chief Yossi Cohen to discuss the Biden administration's willingness to negotiate with Iran on the nuclear deal.
Iran Continues Installing Next-Generation Uranium Enrichment Centrifuges, Spokesman Says Sputnik 23 Feb 2021 -- Iran is pressing ahead with upgrading its uranium enrichment capabilities at two facilities as the US has yet to lift the sanctions past Tehran's deadline, government spokesman Ali Rabiei said Tuesday.
Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 60% if needed: Imam Khamenei ISNA 23 Feb 2021 -- At the end of the eighth session of the fifth term of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership, members of the Assembly met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday evening.
Clashes Reported In Southeastern Iran After Fuel Smugglers Killed RFE/RL Gandhara 23 Feb 2021 -- Citizens and security forces have clashed in Iran's southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan Province, a day after the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) opened fire on fuel smugglers, killing as many as 10 of them.
UN Rapporteur: Iran Tried To 'Mislead' After Shooting Down Ukraine Passenger Jet RFE/RL 23 Feb 2021 -- A UN special rapporteur has accused Iran of misleading denials and inadequate investigations after the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet after takeoff from Tehran's international airport in January 2020.
250k doses of Sinopharm vaccine to be sent to Iran: Spox IRNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that some 250,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine are ready to be sent to Iran in coordination with Iranian Embassy in Beijing.
COVID-19 claims 89 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Some 89 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,572, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
Iran's COVID-19 vaccine 90-percent effective in initial human trials Press TV 22 Feb 2021 -- Iran's CovIran Barekat, the country's first domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine, has showed 90-percent effectiveness, as confirmed by the first phase of human trials of the inoculation.
Leader: Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 60% if needed IRNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday stated that "Iran is not pursuing the production of nuclear weapons. Of course, Iran will not stay limited to an enrichment of 20%. And there is the possibility of increasing enrichment up to 60% in accordance with the country's needs."
Iran Could Boost Uranium Enrichment Up to 60% If Needed, Supreme Leader Khamenei Warns Sputnik 22 Feb 2021 -- Khamenei's statement comes just hours after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signalled that Washington sought to "lengthen and strengthen" the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme.
Khamenei Says Iran Could Enrich Uranium to 60% VOA 22 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday Iran could increase its level of uranium enrichment to whatever the country needs, including up to 60%, as a standoff between Iran and the United States continues over the future of the Iran nuclear deal.
Parliament Speaker: Iran determined to stop implementation of Additional Protocol IRNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Monday that Iran is determined to stop implementation of the Additional Protocol and limit access of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors and to implement all the legal issues.
Tehran to end IAEA Additional Protocol on February 23: Vaezi IRNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Iran will end Additional Protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on February 23, Chief of Staff of Presidential Office Mahmoud Vaezi said on Monday.
Iran's AEO explanation on joint statement with IAEA IRNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Atomic Energy Organization of Iran on Monday released an explanatory note on its joint statement with International Atomic Energy Agency.
Spokesman: Majlis Law effective in context of Iran-IAEA agreement IRNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman announced on Monday that Majlis Law took effect in the context of Iranian agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to end Iranian voluntary acceptance of the IAEA Additional Protocol.
IAEA, Iran nuclear org agree to continue with cooperation & mutual trust IRNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi released a joint statement on agreement to continue with cooperation and mutual trust.
Iran to stop implementation of Additional Protocol as of tomorrow: Khatibzadeh ISNA 22 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that a bilateral agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency was a significant diplomatic and technical agreement, saying the agreement made is within the framework of the counteractive law approved by the Iranian Parliament.
IAEA chief talks with Iran's nuke chief, FM over settlement of nuke issues People's Daily 22 Feb 2021 -- The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday held talks with the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and Iranian foreign minister over the settlement of issues on Iran's nuclear program, as Tehran has decided to stop the IAEA's Additional Protocol on Feb. 23 if U.S. sanctions are not lifted, Press TV reported.
Iran, IAEA reach temporary agreement for 3-month "essential" nuke verification People's Daily 22 Feb 2021 -- A temporary agreement was reached on Sunday in Iran's capital Tehran between the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to continue "essential verification" for up to three months.
Iran Parliament determined to stop voluntary implementation of Additional Protocol: Speaker Press TV 22 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the legislative body is determined to completely stop voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and restrict access to the country's nuclear sites.
Iran Foreign Ministry: New deal with IAEA 'in complete conformity' with new nuclear law Press TV 22 Feb 2021 -- Tehran says its Sunday agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is in complete conformity with a recent law passed by the Iranian Parliament that pushes the country's nuclear program forward.
Iran ambassador: No one has right to breach law on limiting IAEA access Press TV 22 Feb 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna has dismissed speculations that Tehran suspended the implementation of a new law that tasks the administration to accelerate the development of Iran's nuclear program, following a visit by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to Tehran.
Iran Says Cutoff Of Snap Inspections Imminent As U.S. Seeks To 'Lengthen, Strengthen' Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 22 Feb 2021 -- Iran's envoy to the UN nuclear watchdog agency says that this evening the country will end its implementation of the Additional Protocol that allows for so-called snap inspections of nuclear-related sites, signaling the further disintegration of atomic safeguards in place since a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
China urges US to return to JCPOA as only way out of nuclear impasse Press TV 22 Feb 2021 -- China's Foreign Ministry has called on the United States to rejoin a multilateral 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major world powers as the only way to end the current dead-end and resolve the standoff over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Germany Urges Iran to Compromise on JCPOA Before Deal 'Damaged Beyond Repair' Sputnik 22 Feb 2021 -- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Monday called on Iran to compromise on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) before the nuclear deal "is damaged beyond repair".
Domestic COVID-19 vaccine to be 10 million doses per month: Official IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- An official in charge of the vaccine production plan at the Executive Office of the Order of Imam Khomeini Hassan Jalili said on Sunday that the production capacity of the first Iran-made COVID vaccine COV-Iran Barekat will be more than 10 million doses per month.
Health official advises Iranians to trust Iran-made coronavirus vaccine IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Iranians can trust the domestically-produced vaccine for COVID-19, said Minoo Mohraz, a member of the national committee for the fight against the coronavirus disease.
Final report of COV-Iran Barekat vaccine to be presented in early March IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- The head of the observation team of the clinical tests of COV-Iran Barekat vaccine said that the final report of last blood sample of the recipients of the Iranian-made COVID-19 vaccine will be presented after analyzing the last blood sample of the recipients to be taken on March 4.
COVID-19 claims 74 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Some 74 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,483, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
Trials confirm 90% COVID-19 protection of Iranian vaccines IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Iranian vaccines provide 90% COVID-19 protection, according to stage-by-stage trials conducted by Barekat Foundation, official in charge of manufacturing Iran Barekat vaccines said on Sunday.
Iran-Cuba COVID vaccine may hit markets in April: Iran health official Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- A senior Iranian health ministry official says a nation-wide immunization program against coronavirus involving an Iranian-Cuban vaccine could be rolled out in April.
Iran Navy 71st fleet ends expedition at high seas IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Navy 71st fleet ending expedition at high seas docked at the southern port of Bandar Abbas.
Iran held 10 maneuvers in Trump's last two months: Military chief Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- The Islamic Republic conducted 10 military maneuvers during the last two months of the tenure of Donald Trump, the former US president, to counter mounting pressure from his administration, says Iran's top military commander.
US Starts Hostage Talks With Iran VOA 21 Feb 2021 -- White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Sunday that the United States has started talks with Iran over the return of at least five American hostages whom Tehran is holding.
Sullivan: U.S. Has 'Begun' To Talk With Iranians About Detained Americans RFE/RL 21 Feb 2021 -- President Joe Biden's national-security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said on February 21 that the new administration has "begun to communicate with the Iranians" on the issue of detained Americans.
Joint statement by the Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the AEOI and the Director General of the IAEA IAEA 21 Feb 2021 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recalled and reaffirmed the spirit of cooperation and enhanced mutual trust that led to the Joint Statement in Tehran on 26 August 2020, and the importance of continuing that cooperation and trust.
Nuclear energy agency reaches temporary inspection solution with Iran UN News 21 Feb 2021 -- The UN-backed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reached a temporary deal with Iran so that monitoring of the country's nuclear programme can continue, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announced at a press conference in Vienna on Sunday.
Iran, IAEA reach 'temporary bilateral technical understanding' Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have reached a "temporary bilateral technical understanding" during the visit of the IAEA chief to Tehran, according to a joint statement.
IAEA Chief Says Iran To Give 'Less Access' To UN Nuclear Inspectors RFE/RL 21 Feb 2021 -- The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog agency said after talks in Iran on February 21 over Tehran's threat to curb international inspections that the two sides reached an agreement but that Iran will suspend a key document on cooperation and offer "less access" to inspectors.
Iran, IAEA Hold 'Fruitful' Talks Amid Looming Embargo on Nuclear Inspections Sputnik 21 Feb 2021 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held "fruitful" talks as the time approaches for Tehran's deadline on IAEA inspections of its nuclear facilities, Iranian permanent representative to the international organizations in Vienna, Kazem Gharibabadi, said on Sunday.
Zarif: US must commit to JCPOA by taking corrective measures IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday demanded taking corrective measures by the US and abiding by its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
IAEA chief meets with Zarif in Tehran IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi met Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday.
IAEA DG, AEOI chief meet in Tehran IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi and Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi held talks in Tehran on Sunday.
Opt-out from IAEA Additional Protocol does not mean exit from JCPOA: Araghchi IRNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Opt-out from IAEA Additional Protocol does not mean exit from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday.
Talks will begin once illegal sanctions are removed: Iran FM Zarif ISNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells Press TV that the Islamic Republic will be open to negotiations on reviving the historic 2015 nuclear accord once all signatories begin fulfilling their obligations.
Foreign Ministry spokesman: No direct talks with US on any matter Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- The spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed a claim by a US official that Tehran and Washington have begun direct talks over American prisoners in Iran and vice versa, saying that there has been no direct talks between the two countries on any matter.
Iran's foreign minister, IAEA chief discuss cooperation, settlement of issues Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- The Iranian foreign minister and the UN nuclear agency chief discuss bilateral cooperation and the settlement of issues pertaining to Tehran's nuclear program ahead of the expiry of Tehran's deadline to limit inspections by the IAEA if US sanctions are not lifted.
IAEA head meets with Iran nuclear chief in Tehran Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has held talks with Ali-Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), after arriving in Tehran.
Iran says considering EU's offer of informal meeting with US, P4+1 Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the country is considering the European Union's offer to host an informal meeting between Iran and other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, with Washington also attending as a guest.
Zarif: Iran to Reverse Remedial Measures If US 'Effectively' Fulfills Its Obligations Under JCPOA Sputnik 21 Feb 2021 -- Iran's top diplomat has repeatedly said that Iran needs actions, not promises, as well as guarantees from the Biden administration that "illegal measures" taken by former US President Donald Trump will not be implemented again in the future.
Iran Studies EU Proposal to Hold Meeting of JCPOA Members With US Sputnik 21 Feb 2021 -- Tehran is considering the proposal of the European Union to hold an informal meeting between the members of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) together with the United States, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday.
Iran, Iraq border to be closed: Minister IRNA 20 Feb 2021 -- Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli on Saturday said that the border of Iran and Iraq will be closed.
COVID-19 claims 68 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 20 Feb 2021 -- Some 68 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,409, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday.
Iran culls 1.4 million poultry to stem severe bird flu Press TV 20 Feb 2021 -- Iran has culled 1.4 million poultry birds in a province east of the country to contain the spread of the severe bird flu, known as H5N8.
Without verification, any signature for JCPOA return invalid: Iran's UN envoy IRNA 20 Feb 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi emphasized that the Islamic Republic should verify if the United States lifts nuclear-related sanctions in practice, because Tehran could not accept mere signing a letter or declaring a stance.
US says to 'dissuade' Iran arms trade after retracting Trump claim Press TV 20 Feb 2021 -- The US says it will continue to discourage countries from supplying arms to Iran on the same day Washington claimed to have retracted a botched decision by the former Trump administration to reimpose a UN arms embargo on Tehran.
U.S. Says It Plans No Additional Steps On Iran Ahead Of EU-Proposed 'Diplomatic Conversation' RFE/RL 20 Feb 2021 -- The United States plans no additional actions in response to pressure from Tehran ahead of proposed talks on a return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the White House said on February 19.
Biden's Bid to Revive Iran Nuclear Deal Faces Long Road, Should Involve US Pressure, Analysts Say VOA 20 Feb 2021 -- As U.S. President Joe Biden begins a diplomatic push to revive a 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers, supporters of the deal say he will need a long-term effort to succeed, while opponents say he should focus instead on pressuring Tehran into a new and tougher deal.
US ready to 're-engage' with parties to Iran nuclear deal: Biden Press TV 20 Feb 2021 -- US President Joe Biden says America stands ready to "re-engage" with the group of countries that are party to a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, less than three years after his predecessor, Donald Trump, pulled Washington out of the multilateral deal.
Iran Finishes Investigation Into Downing of Ukrainian Boeing, Court Official Says Sputnik 20 Feb 2021 -- The Iranian Armed Forces Judicial Organisation has finished investigations into the downing of the Ukrainian passenger jet PS752, shot by Iranian missiles in early 2020, the head of the organisation, Shokrollah Bahrami, said on Saturday.
Iran to launch manufacturing line of Russian COVID-19 vaccine: Official IRNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Head of Iran's Presidential Office Mahmoud Vaezi said on Friday that Iran will launch manufacturing line of Russian prototype vaccines for campaign against COVID-19.
COVID-19 claims 77 more lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Some 77 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,341, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
Iran to launch mass production of Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine Press TV 19 Feb 2021 -- Iran plans to start the mass production of Russia's Sputnik V anti-coronavirus vaccines but will use a variety of vaccines, including Indian and Chinese ones.
Iran: US must lift sanctions to revive P5+1 IRNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh on Friday said that the US must lift sanctions to revive P5+1.
US sends signal to Iran on JCPOA IRNA 19 Feb 2021 -- The US has finally sent the first signal on the JCPOA to Iran by returning Donald Trump's earlier claims of imposing sanctions against Iran and announcing that the country is ready to attend the P5+1 meeting.
Zarif: US must lift all sanctions unconditionally IRNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday that the US must lift all sanctions imposed against Iran unconditionally.
U.S. joins Europe with willingness to engage with Iran over nuke deal People's Daily 19 Feb 2021 -- After a virtual meeting with Britain, Germany, and France, also known as E3, the United States said on Thursday that it was ready to attend talks with Iran and other major countries to discuss the Iran nuclear issue.
Iran threatens to stop implementing IAEA additional protocol if U.S. sanctions not lifted People's Daily 19 Feb 2021 -- A senior Iranian official said Thursday that Iran will stop implementing the Additional Protocol of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the U.S. sanctions against Iran are not lifted in the coming days.
US needs to swiftly lift Iran sanctions, return to JCPOA compliance: China Press TV 19 Feb 2021 -- China says the United States should immediately lift the sanctions it has re-imposed on Iran after Washington's violation of a multilateral nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic and unilaterally leaving the deal.
Biden admin. reverses two Trump-era measures against Iran, offers to rejoin JCPOA talks Press TV 19 Feb 2021 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has reversed two measures adopted by his predecessor Donald Trump against Iran and offered to rejoin negotiations with the Islamic Republic and other parties to a nuclear agreement Washington left over two years ago, in the first apparent break with the previous administration's stance against the deal.
Biden Says Iran Talks Needed to Avoid Mistakes in Mideast VOA 19 Feb 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said Friday that the United States was driven to "reengage in negotiations" to revive a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran by the desire to avoid missteps that could further destabilize the Middle East.
Iran Offers to Reverse Its Nuclear Deal Violations if Sanctions Are Lifted VOA 19 Feb 2021 -- Iranian media reported tentative steps by the U.S. and its European allies in the P5+1 group, which negotiated the original 2015 nuclear accord with Tehran, to resume adherence to that deal and back away from Trump administration policies, including the 2018 reimposition of economic sanctions.
Briefing with Senior State Department Officials on Diplomacy to Constrain Iran's Nuclear Program US Dept. of State 18 Feb 2021
Official: Iran identifies 21 cases of UK mutation coronavirus IRNA 18 Feb 2021 -- Spokesman for Iran's Coronavirus Headquarters Alireza Raeisi on Thursday said that some 21 patients infected with the new mutation coronavirus rapidly spreading in the UK have been detected in the country.
COVID-19 claims 80 more lives in Iran: Official IRNA 18 Feb 2021 -- Some 80 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,264, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
Iran calls for equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine IRNA 18 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi said that a successful fight against COVID-19 requires providing assistance to developing countries, equitable distribution of vaccines among world nations, and the removal of sanctions.
Iran at UN: Fair vaccine distribution, lifting of sanctions key to global fight against COVID-19 Press TV 18 Feb 2021 -- Iran's envoy to the United Nations says a fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines among all nations and removal of sanctions are among the important requisites for a successful battle against the deadly disease.
Turkish Arrests Seen Reflecting Strains Between Competitors Ankara, Tehran VOA 18 Feb 2021 -- Recent highly publicized arrests of alleged Iranian agents in Turkey are being seen as an indication of the strains between Turkey and Iran amid regional competition.
IRGC official: Iran's conventional weapons non-negotiable IRNA 18 Feb 2021 -- The senior IRGC official Mohammad Ismaeeil Kowsari stressed that Iran's conventional defense weapons are non-negotiable.
Rouhani: JCPOA, important achievement for multilateral diplomacy IRNA 18 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani referred to the important role of the Council of Europe in determining the overall policies and priorities of the European Union (EU) said the EU as a key player in world arena should act properly in confronting the US unilateralism.
European Council President: We fully support JCPOA IRNA 18 Feb 2021 -- The European Council President Charles Michel voiced full support for the JCPOA after a phone conversation with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Thursady.
About JCPOA, the other side's actions matter, not their promises: Leader IRNA 18 Feb 2021 -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that the Islamic Republic has heard many words and promises from the other side about the JCPOA. He emphasized that this time only actions matter, and if the Islamic Republic sees actions from Europe and the US, it will act too.
President Rouhani: Iran wants US to abide by law, fulfill obligations IRNA 18 Feb 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that Iran wants the United States to abide by the law and fulfill its obligations under a multinational nuclear deal it signed with Iran in 2015.
Zarif denounces US, allies for throwing ball into Iran's court as JCPOA revival hangs in balance Press TV 18 Feb 2021 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denounces the US and its European allies for attempting to paint Iran responsible for, what they call, nuclear non-compliance, while it was their non-commitment in the first place that had Tehran suspend its obligations under a nuclear agreement.
US return to Iran nuclear deal only proper approach to resolve deadlock: China Press TV 18 Feb 2021 -- China describes the US' potential return to the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world countries as the only means of resolving the deadlock that has been born out of Washington's illegal moves in violation of the accord.
Rouhani tells Merkel: Adding anything to nuclear deal 'impossible' Press TV 18 Feb 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says it would be "impossible" to modify the country's landmark nuclear agreement, emphasizing that the only way to save the deal is to lift the United States' "inhumane sanctions" on Iran.
U.S., European Diplomats Urge Iran To Comply With Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 18 Feb 2021 -- The top diplomats from the United States, Germany, France, and Britain have urged Iran to return to full compliance with a 2015 nuclear deal, which Washington pulled out of in 2018.
US Ready to Accept EU Invitation to Attend P5+1 Meeting With Iran, State Department Says Sputnik 18 Feb 2021 -- A senior US official told Reuters Thursday the US was "ready to show up" if the European Union extended an invitation to host talks with Iran. Meanwhile, Washington has taken an important step toward undoing some moves against Tehran by the Trump administration.
E3, US Call on Iran to Avoid Any Additional Steps to Suspend Nuclear Protocols, Limit IAEA Access Sputnik 18 Feb 2021 -- Earlier, Iran indicated that it would block snap inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if parties of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) failed to fulfill their commitments under the agreement and lift sanctions against Tehran by February 21.
Iran's Latest Measures Put US Return Into JCPOA at Risk, German Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 18 Feb 2021 -- Earlier this week, the US urged Iran to reverse the decision to limit inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran Plans to Start Joint Production of Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine in 2 Months Sputnik 17 Feb 2021 -- Iran hopes to start producing the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine together with Russia in less than two months, Sima Sadat Lari, the spokeswoman for the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, told Sputnik.
Iran issues permit for emergency use for three other COVID-19 vaccines: Official IRNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that Iran has issued emergency use for three other COVID-19 vaccines.
Official: COVID-19 claims 67 more lives in Iran IRNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Some 67 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,184, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
Joint Statement by the Representatives of Iran, Russia and Turkey on the International Meeting on Syria in the Astana format, Sochi, 16-17 February 2021 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Feb 2021 -- The representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey as guarantors of the Astana format:
Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss Syria peace in Sochi ISNA 17 Feb 2021 -- The Iranian delegation headed by Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian foreign minister's senior assistant in special political affairs, which has travelled to the Russian city of Sochi to attend the 15th International Meeting on Syria within the Astana Format, held talks with the Russian delegation headed by Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian president's special envoy for Syria.
Peace guarantors stress respect for Syria sovereignty, cooperation on eradicating terror Press TV 17 Feb 2021 -- Iran, Russia, and Turkey, the states that have been serving as the guarantors of an all-Syria ceasefire, stress the importance of respect for the Arab country's sovereignty and lay emphasis on the need to fight terrorism there until its complete eradication.
Iran, Russia, Turkey resume Syria peace talks in Sochi Press TV 17 Feb 2021 -- Iran, Russia and Turkey have launched a new round of negotiations in the Astana format between Syrian government delegates and representatives of foreign-sponsored opposition groups, months after the intra-Syrian peace talks were called off amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Navy forces conduct night shooting in joint military drills IRNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Spokesman for the Iran-Russia 2021 hybrid Maritime Security Belt Exercise Gholamreza Tahani said on Wednesday that night shooting operation to air targets was conducted.
Iranian, Russian navies practice anti-piracy operations on 2nd day of drills Press TV 17 Feb 2021 -- Iranian and Russian naval forces have practiced anti-piracy operations, during which they rescued two hijacked merchant vessels, on the second day of their joint naval maneuvers in the Sea of Oman and the northern part of the Indian Ocean.
Iran not seeking nukes but has right to access peaceful nuclear tech: Rouhani Press TV 17 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated that Iran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons or a secretive nuclear program, but reserves the right to use peaceful nuclear technologies.
WMDs have no place in Iran's defense doctrine: Rouhani IRNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic is determined that weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), including nuclear weapons, have no place in the country's defense strategy.
Blame Game Intensifies Over Iranian Accomplice To Assassination Of Top Nuclear Scientist RFE/RL 17 Feb 2021 -- A blame game has intensified in Iran more than two months after the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist and the purported mastermind of an alleged atomic-weapons effort, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
Iran Wants 'Action Not Words' From Parties To Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 17 Feb 2021 -- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran wants to see "action not words" from the signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal, after the new U.S. administration said it could return to the pact that was abandoned by former President Donald Trump.
Rouhani: Lifting inhuman US sanctions only way to maintain JCPOA IRNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the only way to maintain the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is to lift inhuman US sanctions.
Supreme Leader: Rhetorics enough; Iran seeks only action on JCPOA IRNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Iran has had enough of rhetorics about the JCPOA and seeks only action this time. He said Iran will take action only when it sees the other parties are taking action as well.
About JCPOA, the other side's actions matter not their promises: Supreme Leader ISNA 17 Feb 2021 -- On the anniversary of the Popular Uprising of the People of Tabriz, which took place on February 18, 1978, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with people from East Azerbaijan Province via video conference on Wednesday.
Iran's envoy explains measures that Iran will halt from February 23 ISNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Ambassador and permanent representative of Iran to the International Organizations in Vienna, Kazem Gharibabadi explained measures that Iran will take from February 23 based on the resolution of the Parliament on stopping the implementation of the Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
US Calls on Iran to Reverse Decision to Limit IAEA Inspections, State Department Says Sputnik 17 Feb 2021 -- The United States urged Iran to reverse the decision to limit inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), US Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said in a press briefing on Wednesday.
IAEA confirms Iran notified it of plan to end Additional Protocol inspections Press TV 17 Feb 2021 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has informed the UN nuclear watchdog of its plan to cease the voluntary implementation of Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty's Safeguards Agreements.
So far, Biden has retained Trump's disgraceful maximum pressure policy: Zarif Press TV 17 Feb 2021 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says so far, the administration of US President Joe Biden has kept up his predecessor Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" policy towards Iran that has brought along nothing but defeat and disgrace for Washington.
Official: COVID-19 claims 89 more lives in Iran IRNA 16 Feb 2021 -- Some 89 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,117, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
Iran Denies Role in Rocket Attack on US Forces in Iraq's Erbil Sputnik 16 Feb 2021 -- Iran denies accusations by several Iraqi officials that it played a role in the recent rocket strike at US forces in northern Iraq, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
Iranian military delegation observes operational phase of Aman-21 exercise in Pakistan IRNA 16 Feb 2021 -- Iranian military delegation representing General Staff of the Armed Forces on Tuesday observed operational phase of the Aman-21 multinational exercise in the Arabian Sea hosted by the Pakistani Navy.
Russian flotilla enters Iranian waters for joint naval drill Press TV 16 Feb 2021 -- A Russian flotilla, comprising the Stoiky corvette and KoLa refueling ship, has entered Iran's territorial waters for the 2021 combined naval exercise.
Iran, Russia Start Naval Drill In Indian Ocean RFE/RL 16 Feb 2021 -- Iran and Russia have embarked on a joint naval drill in the northern part of the Indian Ocean that they say has been designed to "enhance the security" of maritime trade in the region, Iranian state media reported.
Iran, Russia Start Naval Drill in Indian Ocean VOA 16 Feb 2021 -- Iran and Russia have embarked on a joint naval drill in the northern part of the Indian Ocean that they say has been designed to "enhance the security" of maritime trade in the region, Iranian state media reported.
First phase of joint Navy drills in Northern Indian Ocean put into practice IRNA 16 Feb 2021 -- Spokesman for the Iran-Russia 2021 hybrid Maritime Security Belt Exercise Gholamreza Tahani said on Tuesday that in the first stage of the joint exercises of naval security in the northern Indian Ocean, Iranian and Russian vessels shot at predetermined targets at sea.
Iranian, Russian navies display firepower on 1st day of joint drills Press TV 16 Feb 2021 -- Iranian and Russian military vessels have conducted the first stage of their naval maneuvers in the Sea of Oman and the northern part of the Indian Ocean by unleashing fire on designated targets and squaring up in offensive formations in light of regional threats.
Talk of Iran returning to JCPOA nonsense; Tehran still a member, says UN Envoy IRNA 16 Feb 2021 -- Iran didn't quit the JCPOA, so it doesn't need to return to the deal, said Iran's ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday, underlining that Tehran's non-compliance measures were taken in accordance with para 36 of the deal.
Asking Iran to rejoin JCPOA nonsense as it never left the deal: Ravanchi ISNA 16 Feb 2021 -- Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi stressed that the Islamic Republic hasn't left the JCPOA, so it doesn't need to return to the deal and Tehran's non-compliance measure is taking in the framework of Paragraph 36 of the JCPOA.
Rouhani: Ball in US court to lift bans, put Iran deal back on track Press TV 16 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani has once again reiterated Iran's opposition to any renegotiation of a nuclear deal it clinched with major world states in 2015, saying the United States should practically lift its "illegal" sanctions in the first place in order for the agreement to get back on track.
Russia urges 'real progress' on Iran deal before window closes Press TV 16 Feb 2021 -- A senior Russian diplomat has called for "real progress" on the implementation of the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal, stressing the need for the relevant parties to race against time in the coming weeks to save the agreement.
Iran To Reduce Cooperation With IAEA Inspectors Next Week RFE/RL 16 Feb 2021 -- The International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran has told it that the country plans to reduce its cooperation with the UN atomic watchdog's inspectors as of February 23.
Official: COVID-19 claims 83 more lives in Iran IRNA 15 Feb 2021 -- Some 83 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,028, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drills on Tuesday ISNA 15 Feb 2021 -- Iran and Russia will hold joint naval drills at North Indian Ocean on Tuesday.
Iran, Russia set to stage joint naval drill in Indian Ocean on Tuesday: Admiral Press TV 15 Feb 2021 -- Iran and Russia will begin a joint naval exercise on Tuesday in the northern part of the Indian Ocean with the aim of bolstering maritime trade security in the region, said the Iranian Navy's spokesman for the drill.
Iran to stop IAEA additional protocol if other parties to JCPOA fail to adhere their commitments: Khatibzadeh ISNA 15 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that Iran will stop implementing the IAEA additional protocol if the other participants of the 2015 nuclear deal fail to uphold their commitments under the document.
Envoy: Iran tells IAEA voluntary implementation Additional Protocol ends next week Press TV 15 Feb 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed of the country's decision to end voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) next week.
Tehran to halt Additional Protocol unless other parties return to full JCPOA compliance Press TV 15 Feb 2021 -- Tehran says it will end its voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement should the other parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement fail to honor their commitments by the deadline of February 21.
Iran Will End Certain UN Nuclear Inspections If 'Other Parties' Fail to Meet Terms of JCPOA - Report Sputnik 15 Feb 2021 -- Earlier, Biden had announced his intention to return the US to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the nuclear deal, that was abandoned in 2018 by Donald Trump. According to the deal's terms, in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, Iran agreed to curb its uranium enrichment program.
Iran will restore JCPOA commitments, if US lifts all 'illegal' sanctions: President Rouhani Press TV 15 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country will return to full implementation of its commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if the United States removes all "illegal" sanctions it has unilaterally re-imposed on Tehran after quitting the accord.
EU responsible for 'sequencing' all parties' compliance with JCPOA: Iran FM Press TV 15 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the European Union is responsible for taking action to 'sequence' compliance of all parties to Iran nuclear deal in a bid to end the current standoff between Tehran and Washington over which party should take the first step and return to its commitments under the accord.
US should show 'political will', rejoin Iran nuclear deal: Russian diplomat Press TV 15 Feb 2021 -- Russia's deputy foreign minister has called on the United States to show political will and indicate its readiness to rejoin a landmark nuclear deal with Iran from which the administration of former US president unilaterally withdrew in 2018.
Iran 'Has Not and Will Not' Pursue Nuclear Weapons, Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 15 Feb 2021 -- Iran resumed high-grade enrichment of uranium more than a year after former US President Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear energy deal signed in 2015.
Iran urges Japan to release its assets, persuade US to lift bans Press TV 15 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister has called on Japan to unfreeze Iran's assets blocked in Japanese banks due to the US sanctions, and also persuade newly inaugurated US President Joe Biden to lift the bans imposed on Iran.
Iran Denies Citizen Detained In Turkey Is A Consulate Employee RFE/RL 15 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has denied Turkish media reports alleging that an Iranian citizen recently arrested in Turkey is a consulate employee linked to the 2019 murder of an Iranian dissident in Istanbul.
Retired Government Employees Protest In Iran Demanding Higher Pensions RFE/RL 15 Feb 2021 -- Pensioners and retired government employees staged protests on February 14 in more than a dozen cities across Iran to complain over their financial situation and their state pension, which they said is insufficient to cover the rising cost of living, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reported.
Official: COVID-19 claims 62 more lives in Iran IRNA 14 Feb 2021 -- Some 62 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 58,945, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
Iran's Army testing smart missile with 300 km range ISNA 14 Feb 2021 -- The Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces announced that the army is testing a smart missile with a range of 300 kilometers.
Iran test-fires new smart missile with strike range of 300km: Ground Force commander Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force has announced the test-firing of a medium-range smart missile that can fly as far as 300 kilometers (186 miles).
Iran Tests New Domestically-Made Missile as Defence Minister Praises Tehran's Deterrent Power Sputnik 14 Feb 2021 -- Last year, Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami said that Tehran was developing a long-range air-launched cruise missile in the face of tough US sanctions, which he said had failed to stop the Islamic Republic from making significant achievements in the defence industry.
Iran among world's top missile powers: Defense minister Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Iran is among top missile powers in the world and is currently in the best state in terms of defense and missile capabilities, the country's defense minister says.
Iran Counts on Purchasing Arms From Russia to Ensure Regional Security, FM Assistant Says Sputnik 14 Feb 2021 -- Iran hopes it will be able to procure arms from Russia to ensure security in the region, Senior Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji told Sputnik.
Iran, Russia to hold 2nd joint naval drills in Indian Ocean: Commander Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Iran and Russia will soon hold their second naval drills in the northern part of the Indian Ocean in a show of the power of their armed forces, says a high-ranking Iranian military official.
Iran, Russia to hold second joint naval drill in Indian Ocean: Commander IRNA 14 Feb 2021 -- Deputy Commander of Iran's Army for Coordination Affairs Rear-Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on Sunday announced the joint Iran-Russia naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean in the near future.
Biden's promise to return to JCPOA IRNA 14 Feb 2021 -- Joe Biden, since the time he was a leading democrat candidate for 2020 presidential race, announced returning to international commitments, JCPOA in particular, as his core campaign promise; however, how to fulfill the promise was always a matter of deliberation among experts.
Revival of JCPOA needs practical steps instead of furor IRNA 14 Feb 2021 -- The European Troika - the European Commission (EC), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - is expected to comply with its commitments under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and stop making hue and cry over Iranian nuclear activities.
Iran Warns Of Fourth COVID Surge Due To Mutant Virus RFE/RL 13 Feb 2021 -- The Iranian health minister has warned about a fourth COVID-19 surge in Iran due to the spread of a mutated virus in his country.
Official: COVID-19 claims 74 more lives in Iran IRNA 13 Feb 2021 -- Some 74 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 58,883, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday.
President urges stricter COVID-19 border protocols IRNA 13 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called for strict COVID-19 border protocols to ensure passengers coming to Iran carry no variants of corona virus.
Observing all health protocols only way to defeating COVID-19: President Rouhani ISNA 13 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President described observing all health protocols as the only way to defeat coronavirus, and at the same time called on the relevant authorities to be more careful and sensitive to prevent the entry of mutated viruses into the country.
Plane carrying Iranian refinery materials lands in Venezuela: Report Press TV 13 Feb 2021 -- A plane carrying Iranian catalysts has landed in Venezuela to help jump-start the oil refineries in the South American country amid a fuel crisis, a report says.
Five Police Officers Killed, 12 Wounded In Afghanistan Attacks, Officials Say RFE/RL Gandhara 13 Feb 2021 -- At least five policemen have been killed and 12 wounded in two attacks in Afghanistan, officials said on February 13.
Fuel Tanker Explosion Triggers Massive Fire At Afghan-Iranian Border RFE/RL 13 Feb 2021 -- A fuel tanker exploded on the Afghan-Iranian border on February 13, causing a massive fire and a chain reaction that destroyed more than 500 trucks carrying natural gas and fuel.
JCPOA of no value if sanctions remain: Araghchi IRNA 13 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for political affairs Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that when Iran talks of sanction removal, it means all sanctions mentioned in the JCOPA, those imposed after the US withdrawal of the deal, as well as the ones reimposed under new labels through legal tricks.
Russia says Iran must be given economic incentives from JCPOA IRNA 13 Feb 2021 -- Russian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said in a message that Iran must be given economic incentives from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Araghchi: JCPOA to be of no value for Iran if sanctions stay there IRNA 13 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for political affairs Abbas Araghchi says the nuclear deal Iran has signed with world countries will be no value for the country if sanctions are not lifted.
Official: COVID-19 claims 58 more lives in Iran IRNA 12 Feb 2021 -- Some 58 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 58,809, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
Second consignment of Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccines arrives in Iran: Ministry Press TV 12 Feb 2021 -- The second consignment of Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccines developed to curb the COVID-19 contagious disease has arrived in Iran earlier than originally planned, the country's Health Ministry says.
Int'l naval exercise Aman-21 begins in Pakistan with Iran's presence IRNA 12 Feb 2021 -- The seventh edition of the multinational maritime exercise Aman-2021 kicked off in Pakistan's Karachi with the participation of 45 countries, including a delegation from General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Friday.
Iran, Pakistan urge enhanced maritime cooperation, security, joint maneuvers Press TV 12 Feb 2021 -- Iran and Pakistan have urged the promotion of cooperation on maritime security and interaction between the naval forces.
IRGC Ground Force possesses 'devastating' offensive, defensive power: Gen. Salami Press TV 12 Feb 2021 -- The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the offensive and defensive power of the IRGC's Ground Force will be "devastating" if used in combination.
FM: JCPOA enshrined remedial measures for non-compliance IRNA 12 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message advised UK, France and Germany to read paragraph 36 of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which enshrined remedial measures for non-compliance of either party.
Iranian official: US must lift sanctions practically, verifiably before rejoining JCPOA Press TV 12 Feb 2021 -- A senior Iranian official has reaffirmed that Tehran will return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal only after the US lifts all the sanctions imposed on the country by the Trump administration and after Iran will be able to verify the termination of those sanctions.
E3 Statement on the JCPoA: 12 February 2021 UK FCDO 12 Feb 2021 -- The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom respond to Iran's production of uranium metal.
In rebuke to E3, Iran FM challenges trio to lay out fulfilled JCPOA duties Press TV 12 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has challenged the commitment of the three European parties to the nuclear deal of 2015 signed between Tehran and major world powers after the trio claimed that Iran risks losing the opportunity to fully realize the agreement by starting to produce uranium metal.
France, Germany, U.K. 'Strongly Urge' Iran To Halt Breach Of Recent Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 12 Feb 2021 -- The so-called E3 European powers have urged Iran to reverse its decision to violate a landmark nuclear deal by producing uranium metal and avoid "noncompliant" steps before it's too late.
Turkey Reportedly Arrests Iranian Official Over Dissident's Murder RFE/RL 12 Feb 2021 -- An Iranian official suspected of instigating the killing of an Iranian dissident in 2019 has been arrested in Turkey, Reuters has reported.
Iran Cultivates Taliban Ties to Gain Leverage, Experts Say VOA 12 Feb 2021 -- The Taliban's meeting last month with high-ranking Iranian officials in Tehran is seen by some experts as an effort by the Iranian regime to increase its leverage in negotiations with the Biden administration and maintain influence in Afghan politics.
COVID-19 kills 65 more people in Iran, official says IRNA 11 Feb 2021 -- Some 65 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 58,751, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
Iran to become major regional hub of manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines: Health minister IRNA 11 Feb 2021 -- Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said on Thursday that Iran will turn into a major hub of manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines in the region and one of the main exporters of vaccines in the next two or three months.
Iran reacts to Israeli rhetoric: Crushing response awaits all threats Press TV 11 Feb 2021 -- Iran's defense minister reacts to the Israeli regime's renewed aggressive rhetoric against the Islamic Republic, saying the country will serve a crushing response to whatever threat.
IRGC Ground Force launches military drill in SW Iran Press TV 11 Feb 2021 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has launched a drill in southwestern Iran at the onset of the Islamic Revolution's 43rd year.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Kick Off Drills Near Iraq Border RFE/RL 11 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched ground forces drills in the southwest of the country near the Iraqi border.
President: Iran observed no goodwill from new US Administration IRNA 11 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that Iran has observed no sign of goodwill from the new US Administration yet.
Russia hopes for JCPOA compromise before Iran's February 21 deadline Press TV 11 Feb 2021 -- Russia hopes for the US to abandon its illegal stance of staying out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and retaining its sanctions against the Islamic Republic in order not to prompt Tehran to further reduce its obligations under the agreement.
Russia Calls On Iran For 'Restraint' After New Nuclear Accord Violation RFE/RL 11 Feb 2021 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has called on Iran to "show restraint" after UN inspectors confirmed the country has started producing small amounts of uranium metal in the latest breach of Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran to vaccinate 60m people until next year IRNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Center for Contagious Decease Control on Wednesday announced the details of the COVID-19 vaccination program, according to which 60 million Iranians would receive 120 million doses of coronavirus vaccine in a year.
Official: Iran COVID-19 death toll drops to 61 IRNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Some 61 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 58,686, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
Iran starts COVID-19 vaccination campaign Global Times 10 Feb 2021 -- Iran on Tuesday started the nationwide vaccination campaign against COVID-19, using Russia's Sputnik V jabs, official news agency IRNA reported.
Iran, Russia agree to 'soon' launch joint manufacturing for Sputnik V: Envoy Press TV 10 Feb 2021 -- Iran has concluded talks with Russia aimed at launching local manufacturing for Sputnik V, Moscow's flagship vaccine for tackling the coronavirus pandemic, says Iran's envoy to Russia.
Iran displays ballistic missiles on Islamic Revolution anniversary IRNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) put on display three ballistic missiles in Azadi Square, western Tehran, on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
Zarif: Existing window closing rapidly IRNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif advised the US on Wednesday to learn from the Trump administration's ultimate failure rather than showing interest in it, and warned that the existing window is rapidly closing.
Iran's UN envoy: US should take first step towards reviving nuclear deal Press TV 10 Feb 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says the United States' withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal eroded trust in the country among the Iranians and on the global stage, calling on Washington — as the party that left the negotiating table — to take the first step towards reviving the multilateral agreement.
Rouhani: Iran Will Comply With Nuclear Deal If Other Countries Do VOA 10 Feb 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that his country would abide by the 2015 nuclear deal if the United States and the five other signatories abided by their responsibilities in the accord as well.
FM Zarif: Iran committed to full justice for Ukraine Intl' Flight 752 victims IRNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran is committed to the practice of full justice for the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.
Iran advises Canada to put fruitless ballyhoo aside IRNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry advised Wednesday the Canadian government to set fruitless ballyhoo about the Ukrainian passenger plane aside.
Canada should act professionally instead of fruitless fuss over Ukrainian aircraft: Khatibzadeh ISNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh rejected claims raised by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), saying that they are wrong and ungrounded.
Iran advises Canada against falling for 'fake' audio recording on Ukraine plane crash Press TV 10 Feb 2021 -- The Foreign Ministry urges Canada to observe professionalism instead of making wrongful claims about the tragic incident early last year that featured the mistaken downing of a Ukrainian airliner in Iran.
Health minister: Iran imports COVID-19 vaccine from 5 foreign sources IRNA 09 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on Tuesday that the coronavirus vaccine is imported from five foreign sources to Iran.
Public vaccination in Iran to accomplish by year-end IRNA 09 Feb 2021 -- Public vaccination started on Tuesday morning in Iran will accopmlish by the end of current Iranian year on March 20, 2022, Iran health official said.
Official: COVID-19 claims 89 more lives in Iran IRNA 09 Feb 2021 -- Some 89 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 58,625, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
Health workers receiving COVID-19 vaccine at different Iranian provinces IRNA 09 Feb 2021 -- Few hours after the first injection of a Russian-developed vaccine – Sputnik V – during a ceremony in Tehran, injection of the vaccine began in other Iranian provinces.
Rouhani: Officials ready to pioneer in vaccination to promote public trust IRNA 09 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that all officials are ready to vaccinate as pioneers to build public trust in vaccination.
Iran begins COVID-19 vaccination IRNA 09 Feb 2021 -- Upon the order by President Hassan Rouhani, Iran began vaccination against COVID-19 with a Russian-developed vaccine – Sputnik V – on Tuesday.
Iran Begins COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign With Russia's Sputnik V Sputnik 09 Feb 2021 -- RDIF on Sputnik V Vaccine Production: Many Countries Are Interested
Iran launches nationwide vaccination campaign against COVID-19 Press TV 09 Feb 2021 -- Iran has officially begun the nationwide vaccination campaign against the COVID-19 disease with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, delivering jabs to frontline health workers in the first phase.
Iran Launches COVID-19 Inoculation Campaign With Russian Vaccine RFE/RL 09 Feb 2021 -- Iran has kicked off its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using the Russian-developed Sputnik V vaccine.
IRGC Ground Force set to stage military drill in coming days: Commander Press TV 09 Feb 2021 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force is set to stage a military exercise in the coming days to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, says the force commander.
Iran set to unveil 50 nuclear achievements in April: AEOI chief IRNA 09 Feb 2021 -- Iran will unveil more than 50 achievements in the area of nuclear industry on April 9, the National Day of Nuclear Technology, Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Tuesday.
No one should expect Iran to take first step towards JCPOA: Rouhani Press TV 09 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani says no party should expect Iran to take the first step towards reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, adding that the buck stops with the country that has abandoned the agreement.
Zarif recounts Biden's choices: Go down Trump's failed path or return to compliance with Iran deal Press TV 09 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says it is the United States that has to return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement because Washington is the party that abandoned the deal and violated its terms, warning the new American administration against building on the failed policies of its predecessor.
Iran hits milestone of 1 billion cubic meters in gas production Press TV 09 Feb 2021 -- Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh says Iran's gas production has hit the record high above 1 billion cubic meters a day, a milestone reached three years after the US imposed its most draconian sanctions ever on the Islamic Republic.
UN Report Says Iran And North Korea Resumed Missile Cooperation RFE/RL 09 Feb 2021 -- Iran and North Korea resumed cooperation on the development of long-range missile projects last year, according to a UN report.
Iran adding 100m barrels oil storage capacity IRNA 09 Feb 2021 -- CEO of Oil Industries Engineering and Construction Company (OIEC) said on Tuesday that it's working to add 100 million barrels to oil storage capacity, with a 3.5 million barrels storage under construction in Qeshm island.
Iran to start COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday: Pres. Rouhani IRNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced here on Monday that COVID-19 vaccines will be injected to the individuals tomorrow in Iran.
Iran, Russia to research on COVID-19 IRNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran, and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to conduct and develop research on COVID-19.
COVID-19 kills 67 more people in Iran IRNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Some 67 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 58,536, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
COVID-19 vaccinations kick off in Iran on Tuesday: Rouhani Press TV 08 Feb 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says vaccinations against the coronavirus pandemic are set to kick off across the country on Tuesday.
Zarif: Iran supports efforts made by UN to resolve crisis in Yemen Press TV 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is ready to support special efforts made by the United Nations to resolve the ongoing crisis in the war-torn Yemen.
Iran defense hardware products reach 800 from 30 items since Islamic Revolution IRNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Minister of Defense highlighted Monday the great efforts of indigenous scholars who helped cut dependence on foreigners after manufacturing 800 types of defense hardware products from 30 items before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
340 combat speedboats join IRGC Navy fleet on Islamic Revolution anniversary Press TV 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran's military has supplied the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy with 340 combat speedboats on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Take Delivery of Entire Armada of Missile Speedboats Sputnik 08 Feb 2021 -- The Islamic Republic's large coastal defence fleet of small missile and machinegun-armed speedboats has become a major headache for US military planners. Last year, then-President Donald Trump threatened to blow Iranian speedboats out of the water after accusing Iran of "harassing" large US surface warships by zipping by them at high speeds.
White House Emphasizes No Major Change to Iran Policy VOA 08 Feb 2021 -- The White House is clarifying its position on Iran after President Joe Biden gave an interview in which he indicated that the United States would not lift sanctions until Tehran stops enriching uranium.
Biden says U.S. not to lift sanctions on Iran first People's Daily 08 Feb 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said the United States would not lift sanctions against Iran unless Tehran stops enriching uranium, according to an interview broadcasted on Sunday.
FM Zarif: US must return, implement obligations IRNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that "the US left and violated the nuclear deal. So it's the US that has to return and implement its obligations."
Iran's Zarif Says US Needs to Return to Nuclear Deal to Avoid Future 'Failures' Sputnik 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States must remove sanctions imposed on Iran and return to the nuclear deal if it really wants to discontinue with the policies of former US President Donald Trump.
Qalibaf: Future of JCPOA depends on US response IRNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Monday that the future of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) depends on the US' response.
JCPOA doesn't need mediator: Khatbzadeh ISNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that Iran never stops the US from returning to rationality and logic and welcomes any action which will end outrageous manners.
EU's Borrell, Chinese FM stress full implementation of Iran deal Press TV 08 Feb 2021 -- The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have discussed the need for continued close international coordination on Iran.
'US, EU need to regain Iran trust by rectifying past mistakes on JCPOA' Press TV 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran says the European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal and the current US administration have two options, either to distance themselves from their past approach towards the multilateral accord or continue down the same wrong path.
Biden, Iran's Khamenei Issue Dueling Demands Amid Nuclear Talks Stalemate RFE/RL 08 Feb 2021 -- Iran and the United States have deepened their standoff over Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers as the leaders of both countries demanded the other side act first.
Iran's Razi Covo-Pars vaccine complies with WHO instructions: Minister IRNA 07 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Razi Covo-Pars vaccine (first injectable-inhalable vaccine of COVID-19 recombinant protein) made by Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) has been produced using World Health Organization's instructions, said Iran's Minister of Agriculture Kazem Khavazi on Sunday.
Some 57 deaths caused by COVID-19 in Iran IRNA 07 Feb 2021 -- Some 57 deaths were caused by COVID-19 in Iran over the past 24 hours, spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday, health minister IRNA 07 Feb 2021 -- Iran is going to begin COVID-19 vaccination as of Tuesday, Minister of Health Saeed Namaki said on Sunday.
Deputy health minister: Iran, Russia to cooperate in COVID-19 vaccine production Press TV 07 Feb 2021 -- A delegation from Iran's Health Ministry headed by a deputy health minister has arrived in Moscow to discuss cooperation between the two sides in a variety of health-related areas, particularly the co-production of Russia's coronavirus vaccine.
Iran unveils second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine Press TV 07 Feb 2021 -- Iran has launched the first phase in the human trial of its second COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute.
Ups and downs of COVID battle in Iran IRNA 06 Feb 2021 -- Nearly one year after the outbreak of COVID-19 in Iran, both the government and people have proved that they can overcome the health threats just the way they did in the past in the face of hardships and catastrophes such as war, sanctions and natural disasters.
First phase of human trial of Iran-made COVID-19 vaccine wraps up IRNA 06 Feb 2021 -- The first phase of the human trial of the domestically-produced coronavirus vaccine came to an end in Iran, Director of the Clinical Trial Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences Hamed Hosseini said on Saturday.
Some 76 deaths caused by COVID-19 in Iran IRNA 06 Feb 2021 -- Some 76 deaths were caused by COVID-19 in Iran over the past 24 hours, spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday.
President Rouhani says vaccination to start this week IRNA 06 Feb 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced here on Saturday that COVID-19 vaccines will be injected in individuals in coming days based on priorities to be sorted out by Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
Recent military drills carry clear messages for foes: Iranian Cmdr IRNA 07 Feb 2021 -- Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said here on Sunday that the time, place, type of composition, and operational tactics in the "Eghtedar 99" drill carried a clear message for the enemies of Iran.
Biden Says US Will Not Lift Sanctions Against Iran Until Tehran Stops Enriching Uranium Sputnik 07 Feb 2021 -- Earlier on Sunday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that since it was the US side which had violated its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal by withdrawing from the agreement, it is up to Washington to remedy its mistake by lifting all sanctions against Iran.
Biden: US Won't Lift Iran Sanctions VOA 07 Feb 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden says he will not lift economic sanctions against Iran unless Tehran first cuts its uranium enrichment back to the level it agreed to in the 2015 international treaty aimed at restraining its development of nuclear weapons.
US, EU speed up JCPOA talks after Iran ultimatum IRNA 07 Feb 2021 -- The United States and the European Troika have accelerated their attempts to pave the way for returning to the Iran nuclear deal amid approaching ultimatum for lifting sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Iran's condition for returning to JCPOA commitments: Lifting all sanctions ISNA 07 Feb 2021 -- On the anniversary of the historical pledging allegiance of Air Force commanders with Imam Khomeini (aka Homafaran Allegiance) on February 8, 1979, a number of commanders and staff of the Army Air Forces met with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday.
Iran's FM urges U.S. administration to remove sanctions People's Daily 07 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday that Iran is losing patience with the new U.S. administration's "recent signals to retain illegal sanctions" on the Islamic republic, Press TV reported.
Iran FM rules out new talks on JCPOA, says Biden must return to negotiated accord Press TV 07 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the new US President Joe Biden must return to the same nuclear deal that the Islamic Republic clinched with world powers in 2015, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and there will be no new talks on the accord.
Iran's Khamenei Says U.S. Must Lift Sanctions For Iran To Return To Nuke Deal RFE/RL 07 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said the United States must lift all sanctions if it wants Iran to return to the nuclear deal with Western powers, state TV has reported.
Iran warns against any military adventure-seeking by Israeli Regime ISNA 07 Feb 2021 -- Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi warned against the provocative and warmongering statements by the Zionist Regime, saying, Iran would respond definitely to any threat or wrong action by the usurper regime.
Iran inaugurates production line of man-portable missiles ISNA 06 Feb 2021 -- As Iran is marking the 42nd Islamic Revolution anniversary, the country has inaugurated production lines of man-portable missiles as well as a center for manufacturing solid fuel.
Iran inaugurates shoulder-fired missiles production line, solid fuel plants Press TV 06 Feb 2021 -- Iran has inaugurated the mass production line of advanced shoulder-fired missiles and opened composite solid fuel plants capable of supplying fuel to all ground combat missiles, taking another step in line with boosting the country's military and defense might.
IAEA Inspectors Found Radioactive Traces on Iranian Soil Last Fall, Report Says Sputnik 06 Feb 2021 -- Iran has repeatedly underscored that its nuclear programme is purely peaceful, rejecting US allegations that the Islamic Republic seeks to obtain a nuclear weapon.
FM Zarif warns US over 'dangerous' delay in undoing wrongs Press TV 06 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized President Joe Biden's administration for not moving fast to rectify wrong steps taken under former president Donald Trump.
Iran's Javad Zarif: Clock Ticking for Biden Administration to Return to Nuclear Deal Sputnik 06 Feb 2021 -- The new administration of US President Joe Biden does not have much time for taking positive steps toward rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the Hamshahri newspaper.
Iran Warns Nuclear Deal in Danger if US Does Not Ease Sanctions VOA 06 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister warned that the Iran nuclear deal could be further jeopardized if the U.S. does not ease sanctions against the Middle Eastern power by Feb. 21.
Some 80 deaths caused by COVID-19 in Iran IRNA 05 Feb 2021 -- Some 80 deaths were caused by COVID-19 in Iran over the past 24 hours, spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
Iran purchased two million doses of Sputnik-V vaccine for COVID-19: Official Press TV 05 Feb 2021 -- Head of Iran's Food and Drug Administration Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz says the country has purchased 2 million doses of Russia's Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccine, whose first shipment arrived in Iran on Thursday.
China donates COVID-19 vaccines to Iraq; Iran, Palestine receive 1st batch of Russian COVID-19 vaccines People's Daily 05 Feb 2021 -- China has donated 50,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Iraq, the Chinese embassy in Baghdad said on Thursday. Meanwhile, both Iran and Palestine received the first batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.
Blinken discusses Iran deal with UK, French, German ministers Press TV 05 Feb 2021 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed Iran with his British, French and German counterparts as they seek to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
Critical moment for new Biden administration to rejoin JCPOA: Russia's FM Press TV 05 Feb 2021 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says it is a "critical moment" for the administration of US President Joe Biden to return to the multilateral nuclear deal of 2015 signed between Iran and major world powers.
White House Says 'Up to Iran' to Revive Nuclear Deal Sputnik 05 Feb 2021 -- The United States will reciprocate in kind if Iran resumes its compliance with the nuclear deal, which may serve as a platform for further negotiations, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters on Friday.
Iran: Belgium sentenced diplomat under MKO terror cult's influence, violates intl. law Press TV 05 Feb 2021 -- The Foreign Ministry strongly condemns a 20-year jail term issued in Belgium against an Iranian diplomat as completely unlawful and a result of the European country's falling under the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MKO) anti-Iran terrorist cult's influence.
FM spox condemns Belgian court's verdict against Iranian diplomat IRNA 04 Feb 2021 -- Spokesman of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the Belgian court's decision to issue a 20-year prison sentence for Iranian diplomat Assadollah Asadi.
First COVID-19 vaccine shipment from Russia arrives in Iran IRNA 04 Feb 2021 -- The first cargo of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine delivered to Iran by Russia arrived in Tehran by Iranian airline less than an hour ago.
Some 67 deaths caused by COVID-19 in Iran IRNA 04 Feb 2021 -- Some 67 deaths were caused by COVID-19 in Iran over the past 24 hours, spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
Iran receives first batch of Russian-made COVID-19 vaccines Press TV 04 Feb 2021 -- Iran has imported the first consignment of Russian COVID-19 vaccines from Moscow after the cure's remarkable rate of efficacy was verified by domestic authorities.
Iran Gets First Batch Of Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine As It Shuns West RFE/RL 04 Feb 2021 -- The first batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine has arrived in Iran as the country prepares to launch a COVID-19 inoculation campaign aimed at curbing the usage of Western medicines.
Russia, Iran Among Leading States Practicing Repression Abroad, Says Rights Watchdog RFE/RL 04 Feb 2021 -- Russia and Iran are among the top authoritarian states extending their tentacles of repression abroad to target exiles, a new report by Freedom House says.
Iran Defends Hosting Taliban Delegation Despite Decades-Old Attacks In Afghanistan RFE/RL 04 Feb 2021 -- Iran is defending its hosting of a senior Taliban delegation for an entire week in a move that analysts say is aimed at highlighting its influence and cultivating ties with the potential future government of Afghanistan.
EU advises 'maximum diplomacy' instead of 'maximum pressure' in dealing with Iran Press TV 04 Feb 2021 -- The European Union says it is high time the former American administration's "maximum pressure" policy towards Iran was jettisoned in favor of diplomatic engagement and interaction, reminding how Washington undermined a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers through the approach.
UN court's ruling shows Iranian nation's power in face of US: Rouhani Press TV 04 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Iranians on their "shining victory" against the United States at the UN's top court, saying the World Court's recent verdict on Tehran's case against US sanctions demonstrates the Iranian nation's grandeur in the face of the superpower.
US 'disappointed' as UN court takes up Iran's case against sanctions Press TV 04 Feb 2021 -- The new US administration says it is "disappointed" after the UN's highest court rules that it can hear a case brought by Iran against illegal American sanctions, despite President Joe Biden's criticism of his predecessor for reinstating the bans on the Islamic Republic after leaving a 2015 nuclear deal.
Belgian Court Hands Iranian Diplomat 20 Years for Terrorism Plot VOA 04 Feb 2021 -- An Iranian who claimed diplomatic immunity from prosecution was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Belgian court on Thursday for an attempted 2018 bombing in Paris.
Iranian Diplomat Sentenced To 20 Years For Role In Foiled Bomb Attack RFE/RL 04 Feb 2021 -- A diplomat has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a court in Belgium over a foiled bombing in the first trial of an Iranian official for suspected terrorism in the European Union since Iran's 1979 revolution.
Macron Renews Call For Dialogue With Russia, Floats Himself As Broker In U.S.-Iran Talks RFE/RL 04 Feb 2021 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has renewed his call for dialogue with Russia despite what he called its "huge mistake" in jailing opposition politician Aleksei Navalny, and offered to be an "honest broker" in talks between the United States and Iran.
Health Minister: Iran to import AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine soon IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on Wednesday that AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical company announced that it will start delivering 4.2 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine to Iran in the form of COVAX as of February 2021.
Iran-Cuba COVID-19 vaccine to start 3rd phase of trial in next few weeks IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Head of Pasteur Institute of Iran declared Wednesday the start of third phase of double-blind clinical trial of Iranian-Cuban COVID-19 vaccine in future weeks.
Some 79 deaths caused by COVID-19 in Iran IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Some 79 deaths were caused by COVID-19 in Iran over the past 24 hours, spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
Iran self-sufficient in rebuilding, overhauling helicopters: Cmdr IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Iran has successfully attained self-sufficiency in rebuilding and overhauling helicopters, Commander of Army Aviation Second Brigadier-General Yousef Ghorbani said on Wednesday.
Iran to upgrade technology for manufacturing jetfighters: Defense Minister IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that Iran is working to upgrade technology for manufacturing jetfighters.
Iran to upgrade its fighter plane technology: Defense chief Press TV 03 Feb 2021 -- Iran's defense chief says US sanctions have not prevented the Islamic Republic from advancing its air defense squadrons, declaring that the country is seeking to upgrade its fighter aircraft technology to an even higher degree.
Complaint Seeks Forfeiture of Iranian Oil Aboard Tanker Based on Connection to Terror Group US Dept. of Justice 03 Feb 2021 -- The United States filed a forfeiture complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that all oil aboard a Liberian-flagged vessel, the M/T Achilleas (Achilleas), is subject to forfeiture based on U.S. terrorism forfeiture laws.
Iran says non-participant US has no right to assess Iran JCPOA compliance IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Spokesperson for Iranian permanent mission to the United Nations Alireza Miryousefi said that non-participant United States has no right to assess Iranian compliance to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
No clause of JCPOA to change, no one to be added to it: President Rouhani ISNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Defending the year 1400 budget bill, Iranian president reiterated that it is the right of the Islamic Consultative Assembly to approve or reject the budget bill, but in connection with this budget, there were interviews and defamation for two months, which we did not expect".
EU trying to revitalize JCPOA IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- The European Union is trying to revitalize the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as well as highlight its role as a key player in resolving international disputes.
Rouhani rejects calls for changes to Iran deal, its original signatories Press TV 03 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has once again rejected calls for changes to the content of the 2015 nuclear deal and its original participants, after France said any new negotiations on the multilateral agreement should also include the Saudi regime.
Iran: Not up to US to assess Iran's compliance with JCPOA Press TV 03 Feb 2021 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations says the US is no longer a participant to the 2015 nuclear deal and thus in no position to comment on Tehran's compliance with its obligations under the accord.
Crew of seized South Korean ship allowed to leave Iran: Khatibzadeh ISNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran has, in a humanitarian move, allowed the crew members of the South Korean ship seized by Iran due to environmental concerns, to leave the country.
South Korea finalizing talks with US on using Iran's frozen assets to pay UN dues: Official Press TV 03 Feb 2021 -- A South Korean Foreign Ministry official says his country is finalizing talks with the US on Iran's payment of its UN membership dues through using some of its frozen assets in the East Asian nation.
Supreme Leader: Enemies can do nothing to confront Islamic Republic IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said in an online meeting with the eulogists (Maddahan) on Wednesday that enemies cannot do anything to confront the Islamic Republic and that Islam and the Islamic Republic will become stronger and stronger every day.
Iran's gas refining capacity up 28-fold in 42 years IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Iran's daily gas refining capacity stood at 36 million cubic meters before the victory of the Islamic Revolution, which experienced a 28-fold increase within 42 years.
UN's Top Court Says It Can Hear U.S.-Iran Sanctions Case RFE/RL 03 Feb 2021 -- The UN's highest court has ruled that it can consider a case filed by Iran against the United States that seeks to lift sanctions on Tehran.
Iran hails UN court's rebuff of US objections in sanctions case Press TV 03 Feb 2021 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hails an interim ruling by the United Nations' top court rebuffing Washington's claim that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction to judge a lawsuit filed by Tehran against illegal US sanctions.
Iran carries operation to successfully release borderguards from captivity IRNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Iran's intelligence forces carried a successful operation in southeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchestan to release two borderguards abducted by Jaish al-Zolm terrorist group two years ago.
Iran to import 1st shipment of COVID-19 vaccine in 2 days IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- The first batch of the COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in the country from Russia on February 4, 2021, Civil aviation authority spokesman Mohammad Hassan Zibakhsh said on Tuesday.
Iran among five ventilator producers in world IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran joined five world ventilator producers by the inauguration of Ehya Darman Pishrafte Company production line.
Some 72 deaths caused by COVID-19 in Iran IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- Some 72 deaths were caused by COVID-19 in Iran over the past 24 hours, spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
President: Iran to start COVID-19 vaccination by mid-February IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani saidon Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccination will start by the end of Iranian month of Bahman (mid February).
Iranian COVID-19 vaccine to be available by late April, official says IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- The first Iran-made COVID vaccine COV-Iran Barekat – is predicted to be available by late April, Head of the Executive Office of Imam Khomeini Directives Mohammad Mokhber said on Tuesday.
President reassures Govt commitment to provide people with medicine, basic needs IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday reassured commitment of the Government to provide the people with medicine and basic needs.
Iran to roll out vaccination with home-made jab in April: SETAD chief Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- People in Iran will start to receive shots of a home-made coronavirus vaccine in early April, says the producer of the jab, as the country pushes ahead with plans to roll-out a comprehensive vaccination program.
Rouhani says hopes COVID-19 vaccination will begin before end of Persian calendar year Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope that vaccinations against the COVID-19 disease will kick off in the coming weeks, before the end of the current Persian calendar year in March.
Iran says ready to encourage all Afghan groups to back Kabul, join national talks Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran says the recent visit to Tehran by a Taliban delegation was coordinated with Kabul, and that the Islamic Republic stands ready to engage in dialog with all political groups in neighboring Afghanistan with the aim of encouraging them to back the central government and take part in national peace talks.
Milestone for Iran; Sending human into orbit in 2031 IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran has planned to send humans to space in 10 years (2031), Head of Iran's Aerospace Research Institute Fathollah Ommi said on Tuesday.
Iran installs more centrifuges in Natanz, Fordow: Envoy IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Kazem Gharibabadi said on Tuesday that Iran has installed new centrifuges in Fordow and Natanz in the framework of steps to reduce commitments to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Iran installs advanced centrifuges at Natanz, Fordow nuclear sites: Envoy Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran's representative to the Vienna-based organizations says the country has installed new cascades of advanced centrifuges at two nuclear sites in Natanz and Fordow to increase enrichment capacity.
Iran Begins Installing Advanced IR-6 Centrifuges at Fordow Nuclear Plant, Envoy Says Sputnik 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran has begun installing advanced IR-6 centrifuges, which are banned under the 2015 nuclear deal, at its underground nuclear facility in Fordow, the country's permanent representative to the international organisations in Vienna, Kazem Gharibabadi, said on Tuesday.
Iran Agrees To Release Crew Members of Detained South Korean Ship RFE/RL 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran has agreed to allow the crew members of a South Korean vessel it seized for allegedly polluting the environment to leave the country,
Iran Releases South Korean-Flagged Tanker Crew VOA 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran has released 19 crew members and the captain of a South Korean tanker that was seized in the Persian Gulf last month, Iranian state TV announced Tuesday.
Iran gives permission to crew of seized South Korean tanker to leave: Foreign Ministry spokesman Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran says it has given permission to the crew members of a South Korean vessel it seized last month for environmental pollution to leave the country in a humanitarian gesture.
Dy FM discusses Iran's frozen fund with S Korean official IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi and South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Jong-Kun in a telephone call late on Tuesday discussed the issue of releasing of Iran's frozen fund in South Korea.
South Korean vessel's crew seized by Iran granted permission to leave: Spox IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- Spokesman of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Tuesday that in a humanitarian move, the crew members of the South Korean vessel seized by the Iranian security forces in the Persian Gulf on January 4 for causing environmental pollution were granted permission to leave the country.
Zarif says Iran ready to respond "immediately" after US returns to commitments IRNA 02 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that the United States needs to come back to its commitments and "Iran will be ready to respond immediately.
China urges pressure on US to rejoin JCPOA without preconditions Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- China has called for an "unconditional" US return to the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement and removal of the sanctions it restored against the Islamic Republic after unilaterally abandoning the UN-endorsed agreement.
US US must stop arms sales to region before any talks on Iran missiles: Zarif Press TV 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, officially known as the JCPOA, did not include Iran's defensive capabilities because the US was not prepared to stop its arms sales to the region as a precondition.
Iran's Hard-Line Parliament Rejects Rohani Government's Budget Draft RFE/RL 02 Feb 2021 -- Iran's parliament has rejected a draft state budget proposed by President Hassan Rohani's government, amid a political struggle between moderates and conservative hard-liners ahead of the presidential election in June.
All Iranians to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by next winter: Health official IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- The secretary of biotechnology development department in Iran's presidential office said on Monday that the necessary doses for inoculation against the coronavirus will be provided through purchase and domestic production and that the public vaccination will be complete by winter 2022.
WHO grants Iran vaccine approval IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Head of Food and Drug Administration of Iran Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz said on Monday that the World Health Organization (WHO) has granted permission to Iran's Food and Drug Administration to approve the vaccine.
Some 79 deaths caused by COVID-19 in Iran IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Some 79 deaths were caused by COVID-19 in Iran over the past 24 hours, spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
Iran to begin imports of Russian vaccine this week: Official Press TV 01 Feb 2021 -- Iranian officials say a first batch of Russian-made COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in the country later this week.
Iran successfully launches 'Zol-Janah' satellite carrier into space IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Iran has successfully sent 'Zol Janah' satellite carrier into space, Spokesman for Iran Aerospace Organization Ahmad Hosseini on Monday announced.
Defense Minister: Iran's spatial progress continues with strong determination IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami in a message on the occasion of the National Space Technology Day on Monday said that Iran proved its domestic capability in advanced science and technology monopolized by the world's major scientific and technological powers.
Iran test-launches new domestically-manufactured satellite satellite launch vehicle Press TV 01 Feb 2021 -- Iran's Defense Ministry has unveiled a new domestically-designed and manufactured satellite launch vehicle capable of putting satellites into an orbit of 500km above the ground.
Iran Tests New Solid Fuel Satellite Launch Vehicle - Video Sputnik 01 Feb 2021 -- Tensions between the US and Iran have been especially high ever since Trump in 2018 withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and reinstated harsh sanctions against Iran. The JCPOA stipulated that Iran would receive waivers from sanctions if it agreed to limit its nuclear programme.
Iranian armed forces more united than before: Cmdr IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major-General Mohammad Baqeri said on Monday that the Iranian armed forces now are like one hand, as late Imam Khomeini expected and as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei expects.
Nuclear Deal Hangs in Balance as Iran Intensifies Uranium Enrichment VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- The 2015 Iran nuclear deal was hailed by its signatories at the time as a triumph of global diplomacy. The elation was short-lived.
"Iran won't have bilateral negotiations with US": Khatibzadeh ISNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed, Iran would advise the new US administration to learn lessons from the four years of resistance by Iranian nation and the failure of Trump's maximum pressure on Iranian people and to take the path of interaction.
US must make up for past wrongdoings before returning to JCPOA: Iran FM Press TV 01 Feb 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the new US administration must first make up for the past wrongs done to the Iranian nation after Washington's unilateral withdrawal from a landmark nuclear deal with Iran and reinstitution of sanctions on Tehran before being able to return to the deal.
Iran rules out bilateral talks with US, urges Washington to lift sanctions Press TV 01 Feb 2021 -- Tehran has ruled out the possibility of bilateral negotiations with the United States, saying Washington needs to change course and begin to honor its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of action (JCPOA).
Energy minister hails 12-fold refinery capacity growth IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said on Monday that capacity of gas-fueled refineries has increased from 7,000 MW to 85,000 MW indicating 12-fold growth.
Six percent increase in Iran's petrochemical products: Official IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Petrochemical products are at satisfactory level making six percent growth over the past 10 months from March to December 2020 and January 2021, Petrochemical industry official, Jalal Mirhashemi said on Monday.
Iranian talks with Taliban were on prior knowledge of Afghan Gov't IRNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Iranian negotiations with Taliban were held on prior knowledge of Afghan Government, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday.

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