March 2021 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iran vaccinates 80% of health workers: Deputy health minister IRNA 31 Mar 2021 -- Iran has so far vaccinated some 80% of the health workers dealing with the COVID-19 patients, Deputy Health Minister Maryam Hazrati said on Wednesday.
COVID-19 claims 96 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official IRNA 31 Mar 2021 -- 96 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,665, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
Iran says U.S. delay in lifting sanctions detrimental to nuke deal People's Daily 31 Mar 2021 -- Dragging feet by the U.S. administration in lifting anti-Iran sanctions would be detrimental to the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the spokesperson for the Iranian government said on Tuesday.
Some foreign states willing to cooperate in COVIran Barakat clinical test: Official IRNA 30 Mar 2021 -- Official in charge of manufacturing Iran Barakat vaccines Mohammad Reza Salehi said on Tuesday that some neighboring countries tend to enter the third phase of the clinical trial of the Iranian coronavirus vaccine called "COVIran Barakat".
COVID-19 claims 91 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official IRNA 30 Mar 2021 -- 91 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,569, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
VP: US must return to JCPOA, lift sanctions IRNA 30 Mar 2021 -- Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said on Tuesday that the US must return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and lift the sanctions.
Iran 'Rejects' Ending 20 Percent Uranium Enrichment Before U.S. Lifts Sanctions RFE/RL 30 Mar 2021 -- Tehran won't agree to stop its 20 percent uranium-enrichment work before the United States lifts all sanctions, state television quoted an unnamed official as saying, after a U.S. media report said Washington would offer a new proposal for talks to resolve the standoff over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran May Reportedly Cease 20% Enrichment of Uranium Supplies if US Lifts 'All the Sanctions' Sputnik 30 Mar 2021 -- Earlier, a new report surfaced detailing that the Biden administration would be putting forth a new proposal to reinstate talks with Iran before the Middle Eastern nation's looming election put off talks for several months.
COVID19 claims 81 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: official IRNA 29 Mar 2021 -- 81 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,478, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
Iran, China to cooperate on fighting COVID-19: official IRNA 29 Mar 2021 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that Iran and China would cooperate on healthcare, including fighting the COVID-19, based on the cooperation document signed.
Iran, China to boost health cooperation, fight COVID-19 based on strategic partnership deal: Spokesman Press TV 29 Mar 2021 -- An Iranian Health Ministry official says the Islamic Republic will boost cooperation with China in various fields of health and medical education, particularly the fight against the deadly coronavirus pandemic, in line with a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement recently signed between the two sides.
China deal to significantly boost Iran's crude output: Expert Press TV 29 Mar 2021 -- A former Iranian representative to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Iran's crude output would surge significantly in the upcoming years under a newly-signed economic agreement with China.
With Huge Iran Deal, China Hopes Deep Pockets Further Boost Influence In Middle East RFE/RL 29 Mar 2021 -- Beijing has pledged to invest $400 billion in Iran over 25 years in a deal that could see China's economic, political, and military influence there and across the Middle East expand.
Iran-China strategic deal not targeting any third party, only boosts cooperation: Chinese FM spokesman Press TV 29 Mar 2021 -- A spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry says the recent strategic cooperation agreement signed between Iran and China is not against any third party and only means to further cement collaboration between Tehran and Beijing.
Corona claims 89 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: official IRNA 28 Mar 2021 -- 89 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,397, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
China reaffirms willingness to develop ties with Iran despite changing global landscapes Global Times 28 Mar 2021 -- No matter how the world situation changes, China's willingness to develop the China-Iran relations will not change, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday during his meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Strategic China agreement major element for power generation: Parliament speaker Press TV 28 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with China is a major factor for development of the country's politico-economic power.
Iran tightens movement curbs amid surge in COVID cases Press TV 27 Mar 2021 -- The Iranian government has tightened restrictions on movement between cities amid a new surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases during Persian New Year holidays.
FM Zarif: Sino-Iranian comprehensive strategic partnership deal will strengthen ties Press TV 27 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed with China will lead to further strengthening of relations between the two countries.
Iran, China determined to boost long-term strategic ties, fight terrorism: President Rouhani Press TV 27 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and China are firmly determined to improve "strategic and long-term" cooperation in various political and economic fields and fight terrorism and extremism in the region.
China, Iran sign 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership deal Press TV 27 Mar 2021 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif have signed a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, marking a milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Iran, China Sign Controversial 25-Year 'Strategic Cooperation Pact' RFE/RL 27 Mar 2021 -- Iran and China signed a controversial long-term bilateral deal during a ceremony in Tehran on March 27.
Iran and China Sign 'Historic' 25-Year $400 Bln Strategic Partnership Agreement Sputnik 27 Mar 2021 -- The signing ceremony came after years of intense behind-the-scenes negotiations, with Chinese President Xi Jinping first proposing a draft version of a comprehensive agreement with Tehran during his 2016 visit to Iran.
COVID-19 claims 97 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official IRNA 25 Mar 2021 -- Some 97 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,142 Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
2nd batch of Russia's Sputnik V on way to Iran IRNA 25 Mar 2021 -- Iran will receive second batch of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine- Sputnik V on Thursday.
Israeli Cargo Ship Damaged by Iranian Missile in Arabian Sea, Israel's Media Claims Sputnik 25 Mar 2021 -- The report comes a month after an incident in the Gulf of Oman left another Israeli ship, MV Helios Ray, damaged - although not critically so - after two blasts at its hull. Tel Aviv alleged that Iran might be behind the attack, but Tehran strongly denies its involvement.
Iran launches simulation system for each vessel produced domestically IRNA 25 Mar 2021 -- Head of Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari announced that an industrial complex has been launched for designing and manufacturing simulators for vessels being produced at national shipyard.
China says it will make efforts to safeguard Iran nuclear agreement, defend bilateral relations Press TV 25 Mar 2021 -- The Chinese Commerce Ministry says China will make efforts to safeguard the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that the US abandoned in 2018 under former president Donald Trump.
Zarif: Inordinate spin' about reviving JCPOA aims to 'reverse victim and culprits Press TV 25 Mar 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the recent flurry of activity on the part of Western countries, which is apparently meant to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, actually aims to "reverse the victim and the culprits," by ignoring the fact that Iran's measures to reduce its commitments under the accord came after Western parties, topped by the US, failed to live up to their obligations.
US forces Cook Islands to deregister tankers for carrying Iran oil Press TV 25 Mar 2021 -- The Cook Islands has reportedly been forced by the US to remove two tankers from its shipping registry for allegedly transporting Iranian crude oil, a report says.
Afghan Leader Demands Iranian Oil in Exchange for River Water VOA 24 Mar 2021 -- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said Wednesday that his country is committed to give Iran its due share of water under a decades-long bilateral treaty but he stressed that Tehran will have to pay for any additional requirements.
Iran embassy receives 4th 'Sputnik V' consignment IRNA 24 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Embassy in Moscow received the 4th consignment of 'Sputnik V' vaccine, including 100,000 doses.
COVID-19 claims 94 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official IRNA 24 Mar 2021 -- Some 94 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,045 Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
Iran envoy criticizes IAEA Director-General for non-constructive remarks on JCPOA IRNA 24 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Ambassador to the Vienna-based international organizations Kazem Gharibabadi on Wednesday criticized Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi for his non-constructive remarks about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Latest IAEA chief's remarks on Iran nuclear deal 'unconstructive': Envoy Press TV 24 Mar 2021 -- Iran's permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations has criticized Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi for his latest remarks about the 2015 landmark nuclear pact, terming the comments as unconstructive.
Leader's stance stripped JCPOA parties of any excuse for non-compliance: Rouhani Press TV 24 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani has drawn attention to the latest remarks by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about Iran's readiness to stop its retaliatory measures if the other parties return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, saying the clearly-stated position stripped Tehran's deal partners of all their excuses for non-compliance.
COVID-19 claims 74 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official IRNA 23 Mar 2021 -- Some 74 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,951 Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
IRGC vows efforts to rid Iran of repercussions of cruel sanctions Press TV 23 Mar 2021 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has pledged efforts to defeat the enemies' strategy of economic pressure and rid the country of the consequences of cruel sanctions.
Jailing of French Tourist Complicates Bid to Resolve Iran Nuclear Tensions VOA 23 Mar 2021 -- Benjamin Briere is a French tourist who was arrested last May while visiting Iran with his drone and minivan. Still detained, he was charged with espionage and "spreading propaganda against the system." His lawyers deny the charges.
COVID-19 claims 80 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 22 Mar 2021 -- Some 80 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,877 Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
U.S. Condemns Attacks Against Saudi Territory From 'Iranian-Aligned' Groups RFE/RL Gandhara 22 Mar 2021 -- The U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has "strongly condemned" recent attacks against Saudi territory from "Iranian-aligned groups" in the region, and discussed cooperation to end the war in Yemen in a call with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister.
Iran set to equip IRGC with home-made submarines IRNA 22 Mar 2021 -- Iran has plans to equip the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) with light and semi-heavy domestically-developed submarines, Head of the Marine Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Rear-Admiral Amir Rastegari said on Monday.
Iran Plans to Equip Islamic Revolution Guard Corps With Domestically-Built Subs, Reports Say Sputnik 22 Mar 2021 -- Tehran plans to provide the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) with light and semi-heavy homemade submarines, Rear-Admiral Amir Rastegari, the head of the Marine industries organisation of the ministry of defence and logistics, told IRNA.
Iran nuclear inspections should not be used as bargaining chip in talks: IAEA Press TV 22 Mar 2021 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he has asked all parties to the landmark nuclear deal with Iran not to use the agency's inspections as a bargaining chip during any future talks, but use them as a basis to achieve an agreement.
Lavrov: US pullout from Iran deal shows incapacity to negotiate Press TV 22 Mar 2021 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the US withdrawal from a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran was a violation of international law, and proved Washington's complete inability to engage in talks and reach agreements.
COVID-19 claims 73 lives over past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 21 Mar 2021 -- Some 73 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,797, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
Ayatollah Khamenei: US must lift all sanctions before Iran returns to JCPOA commitments Press TV 21 Mar 2021 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States must first lift all sanctions it has imposed on Tehran after unilaterally withdrawing from a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran before the Islamic Republic would return to full compliance with its its commitments under the deal.
Iran's Position On Reviving Nuclear Deal Has Not Changed, Says Khamenei RFE/RL 21 Mar 2021 -- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reiterated Iran's "definite policy" that Washington must lift all sanctions if the United States and its allies want to see Tehran return to its commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal.
Khamenei Says Iran 'in No Hurry' to Return to Nuclear Deal, Says US Should Lift Sanctions First Sputnik 21 Mar 2021 -- Iran and the Biden administration have engaged one another in a high-stakes blinking contest for over two months now, with neither side budging on its demands that the other become the first to take steps to return to compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal.
COVID-19 claims 75 lives over past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 20 Mar 2021 -- Some 75 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,724, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday.
EU's Borrell vows to do everything possible to preserve JCPOA as stepping-stone toward other shared concerns Press TV 20 Mar 2021 -- The European Union foreign policy chief says he will do "everything possible" to preserve a 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and major world powers despite the deal facing "great pressure on multiple fronts," stressing that the accord's full implementation can become a "stepping-stone" toward addressing other shared concerns, including regional security.
Iran's Supreme Leader Sees Chance For 'Removal Of Barriers' In Speech Ushering In Norouz RFE/RL 20 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei welcomed the Persian New Year, predicting in a live televised speech on March 20 that it will be one of "production, support, and removal of barriers."
COVID-19 claims 68 lives over past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 19 Mar 2021 -- Some 68 more Iranians have died from the the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,649, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
Iranian Nationals Charged with Conspiring to Evade U.S. Sanctions on Iran by Disguising $300 Million in Transactions Over Two Decades US Dept. of Justice 19 Mar 2021 -- A federal criminal complaint unsealed today charges 10 Iranian nationals with running a nearly 20-year-long scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on the Government of Iran by disguising more than $300 million worth of transactions – including the purchase of two $25 million oil tankers – on Iran's behalf through front companies in the San Fernando Valley, Canada, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, a forfeiture complaint filed today seeks a money laundering penalty in the amount of $157,332,367.
FM sopx: US must make fundamental change in its approaches IRNA 19 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Friday said that the US must change its approaches fundamentally.
Nuclear energy diplomacy advancing for sake of economic growth: Official IRNA 19 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiee on Friday said that nuclear energy diplomacy is moving forward for the economic development of the country.
Zarif: E3 must act responsibly on Iran deal instead of trying to appease Israel Press TV 19 Mar 2021 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran has urged the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal to assume their responsibly vis-à-vis the embattled agreement instead of trying to appease the Tel Aviv regime, after the French president leveled baseless accusations against Tehran following a meeting with his Israeli counterpart.
Iran set to cold test redesigned Arak heavy water reactor soon Press TV 19 Mar 2021 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country plans to cold test the redesigned version of the Arak heavy water reactor shortly before it becomes fully functional, as Tehran steps up its counter-measures against America's withdrawal from a multilateral nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic.
COVID-19 claims 89 lives over past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 18 Mar 2021 -- Some 89 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,581, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
Iran resolved to pursue 'high goals' in missile, defense sectors: Defense chief Press TV 18 Mar 2021 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Iran will muster all its strength to continue on the path towards achieving "high goals" in the missile and defense sectors.
Iran Will Keep on 'Moving Towards Great Objectives' in Missile Production, Defence Minister Says Sputnik 18 Mar 2021 -- Last month, Army Ground Force Commander Kiomars Heidari said that the Iranian Army had successfully tested a new advanced missile with a range of 300 kilometres (186 miles).
Iran begins uranium enrichment with second type of advanced IR-4 centrifuges at Natanz site: IAEA Press TV 18 Mar 2021 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that Iran began enriching uranium at its Natanz nuclear facility with a cascade of advanced IR-4 centrifuges.
Macron Urges Iran to Stop Violating JCPOA Nuclear Deal, Demands Tehran to Act Responsibly Sputnik 18 Mar 2021 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called on Iran to cease violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), during a joint press conference with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in Paris.
Govt spokesman: Removal of sanctions, fight against COVID-19 on top agenda of Govt for new year IRNA 18 Mar 2021 -- Spokesman for Government said on Thursday that removal of the sanctions and national campaign to contain COVID-19 pandemic are on top agenda of the Government for the new year.
Rights experts demand Iran release academic 'nearing death' in solitary confinement UN News 18 Mar 2021 -- United Nations independent human rights experts on Thursday called on Iran to immediately release Iranian-Swedish academic Ahmadreza Djalali, reported to be in a "near death" condition after months of prolonged solitary confinement.
Iranian Proxy Attacks on Americans 'Not Helping Climate in US' for Reviving Iran Talks, US Envoy Says VOA 18 Mar 2021 -- U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley has indicated that recent attacks by Iranian proxies on U.S. forces in Iraq are making it tougher for the Biden administration to build domestic support for its new diplomatic initiative to resolve U.S.-Iran tensions.
Iran reacts to PGCC joint statement: 'Unrealistic' IRNA 18 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Thursday slammed the final communique of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) foreign ministers meeting, describing it as "unrealistic" which comes as the result of Saudi pressure on other members of the body.
COVID-19 claims 65 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 17 Mar 2021 -- Some 65 more Iranians have died from the the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,492, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
Islamic Revolution Guards Crops, Iran's strategic, superior defense force IRNA 17 Mar 2021 -- Minister of Defense and Logistics of Armed Forces Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is Iran's strategic and superior defense force and that the Defense Ministry renders comprehensive support for the entire armed forces.
Nothing to happen unless US removes sanctions: Official IRNA 17 Mar 2021 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said in a Twitter message on Wednesday that nothing will happen if the United States does not take serious measures to remove "oppressive sanctions".
Iran won't return to JCPOA before US does so: government spokesman ISNA 17 Mar 2021 -- Iranian government spokesman, Ali Rabiei announced that Tehran will not return to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal until the United States fulfills its obligations.
US knows how to break impasse, but wants to extract concessions from Iran through coercion: Zarif Press TV 17 Mar 2021 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that the United States knows exactly what it takes to resolve its standoff with Iran, but still seeks to use pressure tactics to extract concessions from the Islamic Republic.
Iran Begins Uranium Enrichment With More Advanced Centrifuges RFE/RL 17 Mar 2021 -- Iran has begun enriching uranium at its underground Natanz plant using a cascade of advanced centrifuges, the latest breach of a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Russia Is Concerned as Iran Starts Enriching Uranium With Advanced Centrifuges Sputnik 17 Mar 2021 -- Russia is concerned over Iran's decision to start enriching uranium at its Natanz plant with new advanced IR-4 centrifuges, and it calls both on Tehran and on Washington to exercise restraint, deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Iran Aviation Body Says Air Defense Mistake Caused Shooting Down Of Ukraine Airliner RFE/RL 17 Mar 2021 -- Iran's civil aviation body has blamed a mistake by an air defense operator for the downing of a Ukrainian passenger airliner last year that killed all 176 people on board.
Canada Calls Iran's Report on Downed Ukrainian Jet 'Incomplete', Vows to Release Own Results Sputnik 17 Mar 2021 -- Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 on January 8, 2020 was shot down by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) after taking off from the Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. The passenger plane was bound for Kiev.
Joint statement on the release of flight PS752 safety report UK FCDO 17 Mar 2021 -- Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 on the release of Iran's final safety investigation report.
IAEA Chief Expresses Hope Over Possible U.S. Return To Iranian Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 16 Mar 2021 -- The head of the UN nuclear monitoring agency has said a U.S. return to the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran is possible, but stressed both sides need to be willing to negotiate.
IAEA Reports Underground Uranium Enrichment Begun on IR-4 Centrifuges at Iran's Natanz Plant Sputnik 16 Mar 2021 -- According to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report obtained by Reuters, Iran has begun enriching uranium on a cascade of advanced IR-4 centrifuges at its Natanz facility.
IAEA: Iran's deal partners should seize 3-month chance to revive JCPOA Press TV 16 Mar 2021 -- The UN nuclear agency says a US return to the 2015 nuclear agreement is "difficult" but still "possible," calling on Iran's partners in the deal to seize the three-month chance offered by Tehran as part of a bilateral understanding with the watchdog to revive the nuclear deal.
Iran managed well in conditions of sanctions, economic war: President Rouhani ISNA 16 Mar 2021 -- Iran's President said that the management of the country in the difficult conditions of the war is different from the normal conditions, adding, no one has the right to ignore or distort the facts of the country's history".
New US administration did nothing to make up for past mistakes: Rouhani Press TV 16 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the former "criminal" US administration did great injustice to the people of Iran with its terrorist acts, and that the new leadership in the White House has so far failed to take any practical measure to make up for the past wrongdoings.
COVID-19 claims 97 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 16 Mar 2021 -- Some 97 more Iranians have died from the the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,427, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
Iran unveils another COVID-19 vaccine, Fakhra IRNA 16 Mar 2021 -- Phase one of a clinical trial for another Iranian COVID-19 vaccine, Fakhra - named after the martyred nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh - kicked off, with his son receiving the first dose.
Iran unveils another Iranian COVID-19 vaccine named "Fakhra" ISNA 16 Mar 2021 -- The first phase of a clinical trial for another Iranian COVID-19 vaccine named "Fakhra" was launched on Tuesday with Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and Health Minister Saeed Namaki in attendance.
Iran's IRGC unveils homegrown rapid test kits for coronavirus Press TV 16 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new generation of homegrown test kits that allow the rapid diagnosis of the new coronavirus.
Iran unveils COVID-19 vaccine named to honor assassinated scientist Fakhrizadeh Press TV 16 Mar 2021 -- Iran has unveiled a new COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Defense Ministry's research center formerly headed by nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was assassinated in a suspected Israeli-linked terror attack late last year.
ODNI Releases Intelligence Community Assessment of Foreign Threats to the 2020 U.S. Elections Director of National Intelligence 16 Mar 2021 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) today released the declassified Intelligence Community (IC) assessment of foreign threats to the 2020 U.S. federal elections. The document is a declassified version of a classified report that the IC provided to the President, senior Executive Branch officials, and Congressional leadership and intelligence oversight committees on January 7, 2021.
U.S. Intelligence Says Iran, Russia Carried Out Influence Operations During 2020 Election RFE/RL 16 Mar 2021 -- Russia and Iran both conducted misinformation operations to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, according to a U.S. intelligence report.
US: Russia, Iran Meddled in November's Election; China Held Back VOA 16 Mar 2021 -- A just-released assessment by U.S. intelligence officials finds Russia and Iran, joined by a handful of other countries and groups, did seek to influence the outcome of the November 2020 presidential election. But the assessment also concludes that, despite repeated warnings by a number of top officials, China ultimately decided to sit it out.
COVID-19 claims 100 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 15 Mar 2021 -- Some 100 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,330, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
President Rouhani lauds supplying COVID19 vaccine in Iran IRNA 15 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said producing coronavirus vaccine in difficult conditions is an honor for Iran.
First Iranian COVID-19 vaccine starts clinical trial IRNA 15 Mar 2021 -- Phase 2 and 3 of clinical trial for the first Iranian coronavirus vaccine, COVIran Barakat, began on Monday with two voluntary receivers.
Studies show Iran's Coviran Barekat coronavirus vaccine 90% effective: Health official Press TV 15 Mar 2021 -- An Iranian health official says the latest studies carried out on Iran's Coviran Barekat coronavirus vaccine have proven its effectiveness to stand at 90 percent after volunteers received a 5-microgram dose.
Iran categorically rules out involvement in Iraq attacks IRNA 15 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi categorically ruled out any involvement in attacks on US bases in Iraq.
Iran categorically rejects any involvement in Iraq's attacks ISNA 15 Mar 2021 -- Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi categorically rejected any involvement in attacks on US bases in Iraq, calling the military strike of the US against Iraqi forces gross violations of international law and practice.
Iran State TV Reports Opening Of New Underground Missile Facility RFE/RL 15 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on March 15 inaugurated a new underground facility designated for missile storage, state television reported.
IRGC's naval force unveils new missile site, hosting ballistic, cruise missiles Press TV 15 Mar 2021 -- The naval force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new strategic missile site at an undisclosed location, which hosts various types of advanced ballistic and cruise missiles.
IRGC unveils new missile city IRNA 15 Mar 2021 -- Navy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new missile city on Monday in a ceremony in presence of IRGC Commander Major-General Hossein Salami.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Shows Off New 'Missile City' in Released Video Sputnik 15 Mar 2021 -- The country's military did not disclose the location of the latest addition to the numerous sites, where Iran keeps its impressive arsenal of missiles and launchers.
Zarif: Sanctions, COVID-19 close to end IRNA 15 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarid said on Monday the cold of the sanctions, oppression, and COVID-19 is close to its end.
Iran's FM Zarif warns clock ticking for US to return to JCPOA Press TV 15 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the United States that it might run out of time for returning to the 2015 nuclear deal, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as the Islamic Republic's presidential election approaches.
Jailed French Tourist In Iran Faces Spying Charges, Lawyer Says RFE/RL 15 Mar 2021 -- The lawyer for a French tourist who was arrested in Iran some 10 months ago says his client faces charges of espionage and "spreading propaganda against the system."
'Move Fast': Zarif Urges US to Return to Nuclear Deal Before Iran's Upcoming Presidential Election Sputnik 15 Mar 2021 -- Tensions between Iran and the US have been running high since former US President Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal on May 8, 2018.
Iran's Defense Ministry unveils COVID-19 vaccine IRNA 14 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Health Minister Saeed Namaki said that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by the country's Defense Ministry, called Sepand, would start clinical trial on Tuesday, promising to reveal good news on vaccine production.
COVID-19 claims 88 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 14 Mar 2021 -- Some 88 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,230, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
Iran to inoculate 56 mln people to reach herd immunity against coronavirus Press TV 14 Mar 2021 -- Iran has set a target of providing vaccinations to 56 million to reach herd immunity against the coronavirus pandemic, according to the head of Iranian health ministry information center Kianoush Jahanpour.
Health minister: Iran to unveil fourth domestic COVID-19 vaccine this week Press TV 14 Mar 2021 -- Iran's health minister says the country will unveil a new COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Defense Ministry on Tuesday, when it will go on its human trials to become the fourth domestic vaccine developed in Iran.
COVID-19 claims 73 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 13 Mar 2021 -- Some 73 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,142, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday.
Clinical trial of Cuba-Iran Soberana-02 COVID-19 vaccines carried out IRNA 13 Mar 2021 -- Clinical trial of Soberana-02 COVID-19 vaccine jointly being manufactured by Cuba's Finlay Vaccine Institute and Pasteur Institute of Iran was carried out.
President Rouhani cautions against danger of fourth wave of COVID-19 IRNA 13 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday cautioned against looming danger of the fourth wave of COVID-19.
Iranian people need to continue to follow health protocols: President ISNA 13 Mar 2021 -- Appreciating all the individuals and organizations that have cooperated and worked in the field of combatting coronavirus in more than a year, Iran's President said, "Statistics and charts from all over the country show that except for one or two provinces, the situation in the country is good".
US seeking to return to JCPOA: VP IRNA 14 Mar 2021 -- Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said the United Stated left the JCPOA despite Iran's full compliance, adding that they are seeking to find a solution to return to the deal.
Second Trial For British-Iranian Aid Worker Zaghari-Ratcliffe Held In Tehran RFE/RL 14 Mar 2021 -- A lawyer for British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has said that her trial on charges of "propaganda against the system" was held in Tehran.
UK's Raab Slams Iran's 'Wholly Arbitrary' Trial of Dual Citizen on 2nd Set of Charges Sputnik 14 Mar 2021 -- The continuation of persecution of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran is "unacceptable and unjustifiable," UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Sunday, urging for the UK-Iranian dual national's immediate release.
British Iranian Aid Worker Appears in Iranian Court VOA 14 Mar 2021 -- British-Iranian charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe appeared before Iran's Revolutionary Court Sunday, facing charges of "propaganda against the system."
Zarif's letter to Borrell merely expounds Iran's outlook: FM Spox IRNA 13 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Saturday that the letter of the Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on the JCPOA expounds on Iran's outlook and does not include any specific plan.
Iran expresses regret over lack of political will on part of some countries regarding disarmament ISNA 13 Mar 2021 -- Permanent representative of Iran to UN office at Geneva, Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh stressed the importance of the position and role of the Disarmament Conference and said that achieving the goals of the institution requires strong political will.
Full return to JCPOA compliance, first vital step for US to make up for past mistakes: Iran FM Press TV 13 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again reiterated that the United States' full return to its obligations under a 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by former US president Donald Trump, is the "first necessary step" that Washington should take to make up for its violations of the multilateral agreement.
COVID-19 claims 53 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 12 Mar 2021 -- Some 53 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,069, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
Cuban-Iran COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Tehran for Phase 3 clinical trial People's Daily 12 Mar 2021 -- A shipment with 100,000 doses of the Soberana 02 COVID-19 vaccine jointly developped by Cuba's Finlay Institute and the Pasteur Institute of Iran arrived in Tehran on Thursday for the Phase 3 clinical trials, state TV reported.
Iran receives COVID-19 vaccines developed with Cuba; Israeli, Hungarian, Czech PMs discuss vaccine cooperation People's Daily 12 Mar 2021 -- Iran on Thursday received a shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine it jointly developed with Cuba for the Phase 3 clinical trials. Meanwhile, the prime ministers of Israel, Hungary and Czech Republic discussed vaccine cooperation.
Iran receives 1st consignment of Cuba-made COVID-19 vaccines Press TV 12 Mar 2021 -- Iran has received the first shipment of Cuba's coronavirus vaccine, developed in cooperation between Tehran and Havana in spite of the unilateral US sanctions imposed on both countries.
US says won't incentivize Iran to join JCPOA talks Press TV 12 Mar 2021 -- The US once again asserts that it will not offer any "incentives" to prompt Iran to rejoin talks with Washington on "mutual compliance" with a 2015 nuclear agreement it unilaterally left later, insisting that it is Tehran that has to take the first step.
U.S. reaffirms no unilateral incentives for talks with Iran People's Daily 12 Mar 2021 -- The United States on Thursday reaffirmed that it would not offer any unilateral incentives for talks with Iran.
Iranian FM accuses U.S. of blocking ROK from unfreezing Iranian assets People's Daily 12 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused on Thursday Washington of following former President Donald Trump's "failed policy" on Iran, after U.S. officials stated unwillingness to authorize the Republic of Korea (ROK) to unfreeze Iranian assets.
Iran Reports 'Terrorist Attack' On Cargo Ship In Mediterranean Sea RFE/RL 12 Mar 2021 -- An Iranian state-owned company says one of its cargo vessels was targeted this week by what it called a "terrorist" attack in the Mediterranean Sea, state television reported on March 12.
Iranian container ship slightly damaged in terror attack in Mediterranean: Shipping firm Press TV 12 Mar 2021 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRIS) Group says one of its cargo ships has been damaged after it was targeted by a terrorist attack en route to Europe in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this week.
COVID-19 claims 88 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 11 Mar 2021 -- Some 88 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 61,016, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
First COVID-19 Indian vaccine shipment to arrive in Iran soon: Official IRNA 11 Mar 2021 -- Spokesman for Food and Drug Administration of Iran Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that the first India-made COVID-19 vaccine shipment will arrive in Iran in the coming hours.
Iran takes delivery of 150k doses of COVAXIN from India Press TV 11 Mar 2021 -- Iranian health ministry has taken delivery of a first batch of India-made coronavirus vaccines, a fifth foreign vaccine supply arriving in the country in the past two months as authorities go ahead with a nation-wide immunization program against the virus.
US says won't incentivize Iran to join JCPOA talks Press TV 12 Mar 2021 -- The US once again asserts that it will not offer any "incentives" to prompt Iran to rejoin talks with Washington on "mutual compliance" with a 2015 nuclear agreement it unilaterally left later, insisting that it is Tehran that has to take the first step.
Envoy highlights three-month moratorium to stop voluntary acceptance of IAEA Additional Protocol IRNA 11 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations Kazem Gharibabadi on Thursday highlighted three-month moratorium to stop voluntary acceptance of IAEA Additional Protocol in the context of an agreement with the UN nuclear agency.
Iran to resume nuclear commitments only when sanctions are removed: Deputy FM IRNA 11 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that if the US returns to JCPOA and lifts the sanctions, Iran will only then return to its nuclear commitments.
Iran: No talks needed on US return to JCPOA, only sanctions removal counts Press TV 11 Mar 2021 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the United States' possible return to a 2015 nuclear agreement signed between Tehran and major world states does not require any negotiations since Washington held no consultations with anyone before its withdrawal from the multilateral deal in 2018.
Iran's nation emerged victorious in clash of wills with US: Rouhani Press TV 11 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the former US administration put forth its utmost efforts but failed to bend Iran to its "disgraceful will," as the nation emerged victorious in the "clash of wills."
Iran countermeasures legal, meant to maintain balance of nuclear deal: FM Zarif Press TV 11 Mar 2021 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the countermeasures Iran began to take one year after the United States' withdrawal from a 2015 nuclear agreement are legal and aimed at preserving the balance of the multilateral deal, reiterating that they can be reversed in case the Washington returns to compliance with its obligations.
Rouhani: US must honor commitments, lift sanctions for diplomacy to survive Press TV 11 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the US must honor its commitments and lift sanctions on Iran if it seeks a diplomatic end to the stalemate surrounding the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement.
Amid Nuclear Standoff, Who's In The Running To Take The Reins In Iran? RFE/RL 11 Mar 2021 -- Iran will hold a presidential election in less than three months amid speculation that a hard-liner and a "military man" could succeed Hassan Rohani, who is serving his final term and is under heavy pressure from his hard-line opponents who have consolidated power in the Islamic republic.
British Prime Minister Demands 'Immediate Release' Of Aid Worker In Iran RFE/RL 11 Mar 2021 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has demanded the "immediate release" of aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and other dual nationals detained in Iran.
Iran says any form of foreign interference undermines stability of Hong Kong Press TV 11 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed any form of foreign interference in Hong Kong's internal affairs, saying that such measures will undermine the stability of the Chinese territory.
Iran issues permit for emergency use of Sinopharm vaccine IRNA 10 Mar 2021 -- Iran has issued permit for the emergency use of the Sinopharm vaccine, Spokesman for Food and Drug Administration of Iran Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday.
COVID-19 claims 61 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 10 Mar 2021 -- Some 61 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,928, said Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari on Wednesday.
Iran to start manufacturing Sputnik V vaccine this month: Official Press TV 10 Mar 2021 -- A joint scheme between Iran and Russia to mass produce Russia's signature coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V is to begin in Iran this month, according to a senior official in the country's health ministry.
UN Investigator Accuses Iran of Egregious Rights Violations VOA 10 Mar 2021 -- A U.N. report on the human rights situation in Iran presents a bleak picture of a society living under a system of brutal political repression and rampant violations of fundamental freedoms. The report has been submitted to the U.N. human rights council.
Rouhani: US should honor JCPOA commitments IRNA 10 Mar 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the US must honor its commitments and remove the imposed sanctions as it is the clear path of diplomacy.
Zarif: US should take first step to return to nuclear deal IRNA 10 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that Tehran does not trust the Western countries that never fully implemented the nuclear deal and that the US should take the first step to return to the deal.
Rouhani terms continuation of anti-Iran sanctions as oppression against nation IRNA 10 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani slammed the Zionist regime of Israel and the regional reactionaries for the continuation of anti-Iran sanctions which he described as "oppression against the great Iranian nation."
US must lift Obama-, Trump-era sanctions before Iran returns to full JCPOA compliance: Security source Press TV 10 Mar 2021 -- The US needs to lift the sanctions imposed on the Islamic Rebublic during the administrations of former presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump before Tehran reverses its countermeasures and returns to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, a source tells Press TV.
Iran rejects step-for-step JCPOA revival: Senior security official Press TV 10 Mar 2021 -- A senior security official says Iran is opposed to a step-for-step return to the 2015 nuclear deal, adding that the country only accepts the lifting of sanctions in a verifiable manner before returning to full compliance with the multilateral agreement.
Salehi: Leader's fatwa against nukes sets Iran's course of action Press TV 10 Mar 2021 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has once again dismissed claims that the country seeks nuclear bombs, saying the fatwa (religious decree) issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei against weapons of mass destruction sets Iran's course of action.
Iran Rejects Step-by-Step Revival of Nuke Deal, Report Says Sputnik 10 Mar 2021 -- Late last month, Washington reportedly expressed disappointment over Tehran's rejection of a US invitation to attend direct talks on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
COVID-19 claims 81 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 09 Mar 2021 -- Some 81 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,867, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
Cmdr says Iran will stage further joint Navy drills with Russia, China IRNA 09 Mar 2021 -- Iran will hold further Joint Navy drills with China and Russia, Deputy Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear-Admiral Hamzeh Ali Kaviani said on Tuesday.
Zarif: JCPOA implemented only by Iran IRNA 09 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Iran was the only participant of the JCOPA to fulfil its commitments under the JCPOA.
Iran calls for US unconditional return to JCPOA IRNA 09 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabiei on Tuesday urged the US new administration to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – Iran nuclear deal – unconditionally.
2015 nuclear deal implemented only by Iran not other signatories: Zarif Press TV 09 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is the only participant to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to have fulfilled its commitments under the landmark accord and that the rest of the signatories have failed to deliver on their obligations.
Russia says no need for new topics in JCPOA, proposes synchronized US-Iran steps Press TV 09 Mar 2021 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has once again dismissed calls for an "updated" version of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that would include subjects irrelevant to the Islamic Republic's nuclear work.
Iran ready to exchange prisoners with US IRNA 09 Mar 2021 -- Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that Iran is ready to exchange prisoners with the United States and that if it has not happened yet was due to the US unpreparedness.
Iran ready to exchange prisoners with US: government spokesman ISNA 09 Mar 2021 -- Iran's government spokesman, Ali Rabiei stressed that Iran is ready to exchange prisoners with the United States and if it has not happened yet was due to the US unpreparedness.
U.S. Urges Iran To Provide 'Credible' Information About 'Abducted' Ex-FBI Agent RFE/RL 09 Mar 2021 -- The United States is calling on the Iranian government to provide "credible answers" to what happened to a former FBI agent who was "abducted" while traveling in Iran in 2007.
White House: US Renews Pledge to Hold Iran Accountable for 'Abduction' of Ex-FBI Agent Sputnik 09 Mar 2021 -- The United States remains committed to holding Iran accountable for the alleged abduction of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, who disappeared in the country in 2007, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Tuesday.
US sanctions two Iranians on allegations of 'human rights violations' Press TV 09 Mar 2021 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on two Iranians for what it calls "violations of human rights."
Designation of Iranian Officials Due to Involvement in Gross Violations of Human Rights US Dept. of State 09 Mar 2021 -- "Today at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, we made clear our concerns about the abuses the Iranian government continues to perpetrate against its citizens, including the unjust detention of far too many in deplorable conditions."
COVID-19 claims 99 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 08 Mar 2021 -- Some 99 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,786, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
Next year to be year of overcoming coronavirus: President Rouhani ISNA 08 Mar 2021 -- Iran's President called the inauguration of more than 15 trillion tomans of projects related to the Ministries of Cooperation, Labour and Social Welfare and Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts a step towards further development of the country and expressed hope that in the year 1400, the Iranian nation will achieve great success in the process of fighting coronavirus and economic warfare of enemies.
Navy chief vows 'crushing response' to any threat to Iran IRNA 08 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Monday that the powerful presence of Navy forces of both Army and the IRGC has deterred any aggression by the foes, as they know that any threat would receive a crushing response.
First indigenous hovercraft to join Iran's Navy next year: Rear Admiral Khanzadi Press TV 08 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Navy commander says the first indigenous hovercraft is slated to join the country's naval fleet next year.
IAEA says Iran starts enriching uranium with third cascade of advanced IR-2m machines at Natanz Press TV 08 Mar 2021 -- Iran has started enriching uranium with a third cascade, or cluster, of advanced IR-2m centrifuges at its Natanz nuclear facility, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) tells its members.
Iran Enriching Uranium With 'More Advanced Centrifuges' At Natanz RFE/RL 08 Mar 2021 -- In a further move away from the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, Iran has started enriching uranium with a third cascade, or cluster, of advanced IR-2m centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz, Reuters reported on March 8, citing a report by the UN nuclear watchdog.
Enemy devises sanctions to break Iran in couple of months: President Rouhani IRNA 08 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that the enemy has devised the maximum-pressure sanctions to bring Iran to its knees in a few months, but the maximum resistance of Iranians during the all-out economic war brought on another honor for Iran.
Iran has no contact with US about JCPOA or any other issues: Khatibzadeh ISNA 08 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that Iran has had no direct or indirect contact with the US about the issues related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or any other issues.
Nuclear deal standoff: Iran says US driving on wrong side of road Press TV 08 Mar 2021 -- Iran has touched on the unilateral US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Washington has been driving on the wrong side of the road and therefore it needs to make a U-turn to "a complete commitment, an effective implementation and then a return" to the deal.
Rouhani Says Europe Should Not Resort to 'Threats or Pressure' in Any JCPOA Talks Sputnik 08 Mar 2021 -- Following Joe Biden's victory in November's presidential election, the US has stated that it may return to the nuclear deal, from which Washington withdrew unilaterally under the Trump administration, although no further steps have been taken. In its turn, Iran has refused to negotiate until the newly imposed sanctions are lifted.
Over 3m doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to be imported from South Korea IRNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Director-General of Drugs and Controlled Substances of Iran's Ministry of Health Heidar Mohammadi on Sunday said that 3.1 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be imported from South Korea.
COVID-19 claims 93 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Some 93 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,687, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
US needs to halt sanctions to return to JCPOA: Iran Deputy FM IRNA 07 Mar 2021 -- If the US is serious about returning to Iran nuclear deal, the path is simple; it should return to the deal it has withdrawn from and put an end to all the sanctions, said Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday.
FM Zarif urges removing all US-imposed sanctions IRNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday called for lifting all sanctions that have been imposed by the US.
Zionist threats against Iran, out of desperation: Defense minister IRNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said on Sunday that the Zionists have had to build a wall around themselves and their occasional threats against Iran is out of desperation.
Iran unveils modern assault rifle IRNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled Sunday "Masaf" modern assault rifle and some other sport weapons designed by Iran.
Rouhani urges all JCPOA participants to implement UNSCR 2231 IRNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Iran is the only JCPOA participant to have paid to save it, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, adding that such a situation cannot continue and it's imperative that all participants must implement UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
General Hatami: If Israel commits any silly acts, Iran will turn it into ashes ISNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami referred to Zionists' recent threats against Iran and announced, if the Zionist regime commits any silly acts, Iran will turn Tel Aviv and Haifa into ashes.
Europe should end inaction towards JCPOA: President Rouhani ISNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Referring to Ireland's membership in the UN Security Council and its neutral policy, Iran's President stressed, "The Security Council should have taken appropriate action against the previous US administration for violating the resolution".
Russia says ready to engage with US in reviving Iran deal Press TV 07 Mar 2021 -- Moscow says it is prepared to engage with the United States and other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in restoring full compliance with the JCPOA in the shortest time possible.
Zarif: US removal of sanctions will lead to Iran reversal of JCPOA measures Press TV 07 Mar 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says if the United States takes practical steps to remove the illegal sanctions it has unilaterally imposed on Tehran, the Islamic Republic will reciprocate the measure by reversing steps it has taken to reduce its commitment under the 2015 nuclear deal with the world powers.
US must lift 'unjustifiable' Iran bans, take sincere steps on JCPOA: China Press TV 07 Mar 2021 -- China's foreign minister has urged the United States to demonstrate good faith and remove 'unjustifiable' sanctions it has imposed on Iran as quickly as possible in order to save the multilateral nuclear deal of 2015.
Iran urges EU to drop threats, adopt mutual respect to resolve nuclear standoff Press TV 07 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the Europeans' inaction toward reviving the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal, saying negotiations based on "mutual respect" and free from "threat and pressure" is the best means of resolving the current standoff.
Venezuela will move forward despite US 'extraordinary threat' of sanctions: FM Press TV 07 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the Europeans' inaction toward reviving the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal, saying negotiations based on "mutual respect" and free from "threat and pressure" is the best means of resolving the current standoff.
Iran Ready To 'Immediately' Take Measures If U.S. Lifts Sanctions, Rohani Says RFE/RL 07 Mar 2021 -- Iran says its prepared to take steps to live up to measures in the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers as soon as the United States lifts economic sanctions on the country.
COVID-19 claims 82 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 06 Mar 2021 -- Some 82 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,594, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday.
Tehran dismisses 'fruitless claims', says trio of Persian Gulf islands 'integral' part of Iran Press TV 06 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed the Arab League's "fruitless claims" about three Persian Gulf islands, saying those territories are an "integral" part of the Iranian soil.
Iran to cash out frozen funds in Iraq: Minister IRNA 06 Mar 2021 -- Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Farhad Dejpasand on Saturday said that Iran will cash out its frozen funds in Iraq.
E3 gave itself an opportunity by dropping anti-Iran resolution: Envoy IRNA 06 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that European Troika gave themselves an opportunity by dropping their proposed anti-Iran IAEA resolution.
Sanctions removal best sign of US policy change: VP IRNA 06 Mar 2021 -- Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said on Saturday that if the United States seeks negotiations, it must lift sanctions as a sign of changing its Iran policy.
Iran rejects Arab Quartet's groundless anti-Iran accusations ISNA 06 Mar 2021 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman categorically rejected the unfounded allegations brought against Iran in a statement issued at a fake quadrilateral committee of the Arab League.
US allows transactions on Iranian funds in Iraq: Reports Press TV 06 Mar 2021 -- Media reports and sources have suggested that an Iraqi bank holding billions of dollars of Iranian funds has been allowed for a first time in years to process transactions involving the funds after gaining a waiver from US sanctions against Tehran.
E3 gives itself opportunity to fulfill obligations by dropping anti-Iran resolution at IAEA: Envoy Press TV 06 Mar 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says the three European signatories to a 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement gave themselves not Tehran another chance to live up to their obligations by dropping their previous decision to adopt a resolution against the Islamic Republic at the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors.
Biden renews US national emergency, sanctions against Iran Press TV 06 Mar 2021 -- President Joe Biden has extended for another year the US national emergency declared in 1995 with respect to Iran as well as comprehensive sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
COVID-19 claims 81 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 05 Mar 2021 -- Some 81 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,512, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.
Russia says ready to help revive Iran deal in its original form Press TV 05 Mar 2021 -- Russia's foreign minister says a window of opportunity for saving a 2015 multilateral nuclear deal signed between Iran and major world powers remains open, expressing hope that all sides will return to the full implementation of the agreement in its original form.
Tehran hails 'constructive' co-op with IAEA, warns of efforts to exploit watchdog as 'bargaining chip' Press TV 05 Mar 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna has warned of efforts to abuse the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) as a "bargaining chip", saying such moves would undermine the existing goodwill between Iran and the IAEA.
U.S. Urges Iran To Engage In Dialogue After European Powers Back Off Censure Plan RFE/RL 05 Mar 2021 -- The United States said it hopes Iran will "engage in constructive dialogue" after Washington's European partners agreed to drop a plan to censure Tehran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting in Vienna.
Iran Built, 'Sanitised' Secret Nuclear Site Ahead of IAEA Inspectors' Arrival, Report Claims Sputnik 05 Mar 2021 -- The claims come amid the Biden administration's flagging diplomatic campaign to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal, which promises Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear activities.
Iran Reportedly Sends 'Positive Signals' on Informal Nuclear Talks Sputnik 05 Mar 2021 -- Last month, the European Union proposed hosting informal talks between Iran and the five permanent UN Security Council members, but Tehran rejected the offer, saying that the US must move first if relations are to improve.
Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran The White House 05 Mar 2021
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran The White House 05 Mar 2021
Iran Claims To Have Disrupted Hijacking Of Passenger Jet, But Details Scant RFE/RL 05 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) claims to have prevented the hijacking of a passenger plane, but has offered few details on what allegedly happened.
Iran's IRGC foils hijack attempt on Ahvaz-Mashhad flight Press TV 05 Mar 2021 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has thwarted a plot to hijack a plane en route from the southwestern city of Ahvaz to Mashhad in northeast Iran, the IRGC says.
Plot to hijack passenger plane en route from Ahvaz to Mashad averted IRNA 05 Mar 2021 -- IRGC flight security unit said on Friday thwarted the plot to hijack a plane en route from Ahvaz to Mashad on Thursday night.
COVID-19 claims 78 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 04 Mar 2021 -- Some 78 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,431, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday.
Official says satisfied with results of human trial of Iranian COVID-19 vaccine IRNA 04 Mar 2021 -- The results of the first phase of the human trial of an Iran-made COVID-19 vaccine – Cov-Iran Barekat – has proved to be very promising, a health official said on Thursday.
Iran takes delivery of third batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccines Press TV 04 Mar 2021 -- Iranian customs authorities have taken delivery of a third batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccines as the country moves ahead with a nation-wide immunization drive against the coronavirus pandemic.
Zarif : JCPOA cannot be renegotiated IRNA 04 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message stressed the fact that Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) can not be renegotiated.
President Rouhani: US must return to JCPOA by lifting sanctions IRNA 04 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the US must return to the JCPOA by lifting all sanctions and taking practical measures.
IAEA drops issuing anti-Iran resolution: FM spox IRNA 04 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Thursday said that the plan for the resolution has been dropped after intensive diplomatic efforts in Tehran, Vienna, and the capitals of all members of the Board of Governors.
Iran urges European parties to nuke deal to stop "wrongful, illegal" sanctions People's Daily 04 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on European parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement to stop the "wrongful and out-of-place illegal sanctions," noting Iran has preserved the agreement for three years despite being under "economic war."
Iran's Zarif flatly rejects JCPOA renegotiation, urges mutual implementation of deal Press TV 04 Mar 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister has once again categorically ruled out any renegotiation of the nuclear deal clinched by Iran and six world powers in 2015, urging all parties to get down to implementing the deal, instead of just posturing.
Rouhani says US must lift all sanctions, pledges to reciprocate 'action with action' Press TV 04 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the United States has violated the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and other world powers and it is Washington that should take practical steps to rejoin the deal and lift all sanctions it has re-imposed on Tehran.
IAEA no place for political games, Iran's Rouhani tells E3 Press TV 04 Mar 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has once again warned the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal against pushing ahead with a US-backed plan at the UN nuclear watchdog's forthcoming board meeting, saying the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is "no place for political games."
US Welcomes Decision by E3 to Drop IAEA Resolution Rebuking Iran Sputnik 04 Mar 2021 -- The United States welcomes the decision by European nations to refrain from submitting a resolution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that would have rebuked Iran for restricting the agency's inspection activities, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Thursday.
UN Nuclear Agency, Iran to Hold Talks to 'Clarify' Issues VOA 04 Mar 2021 -- The U.N. nuclear monitoring agency said Thursday it reached an agreement with Iran to hold talks next month in Tehran to "clarify a number of outstanding issues," such as the presence of uranium particles at undeclared sites.
Rouhani Praises 'Superior Quality' of Iran's Centrifuges as Nuclear Deal Continues to Flounder Sputnik 03 Mar 2021 -- The standoff continues between Tehran and Washington about which side should be the first to make concessions in rejoining the nuclear deal. Iran says the US must drop sanctions against the Islamic Republic before it can rejoin the agreement. The US says 'no deal' unless Tehran reduces its uranium enrichment and stockpiling activity first.
COVID-19 claims 86 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 03 Mar 2021 -- Some 86 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,353, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
US should lift sanctions to revive JCPOA: Deputy FM IRNA 03 Mar 2021 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araghchi has underlined that the only way to revitalize the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is that the United States should lift illegal sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Rouhani says delay is not good for lifting sanctions IRNA 03 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that delay is not good even for one hour for lifting sanctions, adding that the people have the right to get rid of sanctions and the burden they shoulder under sanctions.
JCPOA not renegotiable, the only way to maintain it is lift of US sanctions: President Rouhani ISNA 03 Mar 2021 -- Iran's President referred to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as a multilateral international agreement with specific parties, which was endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231, saying, "The JCPOA cannot be renegotiated in any way, and the only way to maintain and revive it is the lift of sanctions by the American side".
Any IAEA resolution to impact cooperation with UN nuclear agency: Senior Iranian official Press TV 03 Mar 2021 -- A senior Iranian official has warned about the ramifications of a possible resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog's board against the country, saying the adoption of the draft text will adversely affect Tehran's cooperation with the agency.
Iranian president: US admitted past mistakes but took no serious step to lift bans Press TV 03 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the new US administration has admitted that the pressure policy pursued by its predecessor against Iran was wrong, but it has so far failed to take "a serious step" to lift the illegal sanctions Washington has imposed against the Iranian nation.
FM says Iran reaches settlement with South Korea for repatriation of assets IRNA 03 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that Tehran and Seoul has agreed upon repatriation of Iranian assets from South Korea.
Official: Iran COVID-19 death toll drops to 86 IRNA 02 Mar 2021 -- Some 86 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,276, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.
Turkey-Iran Tensions Rise as Ankara Expands Operations in Iraq VOA 02 Mar 2021 -- Turkish-Iranian tensions are rising over Turkey's ongoing military operations against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq. The regional rivals are engaged in increasingly bitter diplomatic sparring as Ankara threatens to expand its Iraqi operations to a strategically important region used by an Iranian-backed militia.
Quds Military Base confirms terrorist attack on IRGC IRNA 02 Mar 2021 -- The Quds Military Base has confirmed a terrorist attack launched at the Islamic Republic Guards Corps (IRGC) engineering personnel in southern Iran, the public relation office of IRGC reported on Tuesday.
Only way to revive JCPOA is lifting of anti-Iran sanctions: Rouhani IRNA 02 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described the 2015 nuclear deal as a multilateral and international agreement, which was endorsed by the UN Security Council Resolution 2231; noting that the US should lift sanctions to revive the accord.
Agreement with IAEA token of Iran's good faith: Gov't spokesman IRNA 02 Mar 2021 -- Spokesman of Iranian Government Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that Iran's agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a clear message of Tehran's good faith in giving a chance to diplomacy.
Iran warns against closure of windows of opportunity for US ISNA 02 Mar 2021 -- Iran's government spokesman, Ali Rabiei stressed that the US policy of maximum pressure against Iran has failed, leaving Washington with no choice but to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Rouhani to Macron: Failure to seize chances of saving Iran deal to complicate impasse Press TV 02 Mar 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the parties to the 2015 nuclear deal not to miss the remaining chances to revive the landmark agreement, warning that any "unconstructive" move at the UN nuclear watchdog's upcoming board meeting will complicate the stalemate surrounding the accord.
Iranian administration: Deal with IAEA goodwill gesture in support of diplomacy Press TV 02 Mar 2021 -- Iran says the temporary bilateral technical understanding it has reached with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), shows "goodwill" on the part of the Islamic Republic and gives diplomacy a chance to resolve the nuclear issue.
Biden's Iran Travel Ban Repeal Reignites Debate About Whether US Can Effectively Vet Iranians VOA 02 Mar 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden's quick January repeal of his predecessor's travel ban on Iran has not yet revived Iranian arrivals to the United States, but it has reignited a debate about which Iranians the U.S. should allow to enter and whether existing methods for vetting them are effective.
Iran-made COV-Pars vaccine one of world best vaccines: Official IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Chancellor of Iran University of Medical Sciences Jalil Koohpayehzadeh said on Monday that the Iran-made COV-Pars vaccine is technically the best vaccine produced in the world against coronavirus.
COVID-19 claims 108 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Some 108 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,181, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
Iran appreciates donation of Covid-19 vaccines by China's government ISNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh referred to the cooperation between Iran and China in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, saying the civilizational relation between Iran and China has even turned problems into an opportunity for reinforcement of ties.
Brand new military planes, choppers delivered to Iran Armed Forces IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Armed Forces took delivery of nine military planes, 10 choppers and tens of engines repaired at Iran Aviation Industries.
Iran Repeats Demand US Sanctions Be Lifted Before Nuclear Talks Resume VOA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran Monday repeated its call for the United States to drop sanctions imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for talks on resume on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran: No engagement with US without lifting sanctions Press TV 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran has reiterated that the US has to lift its inhuman sanctions on the Islamic Republic before the two sides could engage in any negotiations.
Iran to react strongly if IAEA BoG issues anti-Iran resolution IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Rapporteur for Iranian Majlis (Parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Abolfazl Amouei on Monday said that Iran will react strongly if the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors issues any anti-Iran resolution.
Iran-IAEA agreement "compatible with Iranian law": IAEA chief IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said on Monday that Iran and the Agency reached an agreement in mid-February, which is "a temporary technical understanding" and "compatible with Iranian law".
Zarif warns IAEA Board of Governors over probable wrong move IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday warned the IAEA Board of Governors over any probable wrong move.
Iran won't hand over data to IAEA until sanctions lifted: Official IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Spokesman for Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Monday that Iran will not hand over data to IAEA until the US sanctions were not lifted.
Because of greatness of JCPOA world conspires to break it: President Rouhani ISNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Referring to the high importance of the oil and petrochemical industries for the country, Iran's President said, "In the eleventh and twelfth governments, unique and valuable work has been done in the field of developing the oil and petrochemical industries, and this is one of the honours of this government."
IAEA chief: Nuclear inspections in Iran should not be used as 'bargaining chip' Press TV 01 Mar 2021 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the issue of nuclear inspections in Iran should not be used as a "bargaining chip" in any talks on the nuclear deal that Tehran clinched with six world powers in 2015.
IAEA Chief Says Iran Nuclear Inspections Should Not Be 'Bargaining Chip' RFE/RL 01 Mar 2021 -- The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog says the agency's inspection work in Iran cannot become a "bargaining chip" in talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran's Zarif warns of countermeasures if IAEA governors issue anti-Iran resolution Press TV 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister has warned against a likely anti-Iran resolution by the IAEA Board of Governors, saying the Islamic Republic has some options to take in case "reason does not prevail" on the other side.
Iran strongly rejects Israel's accusations ISNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly rejected the accusations made by the Zionist regime that Iran has been connected to explosions on board an Israeli-owned ship in the Persian Gulf.
Accusing and threatening Iran not to bear fruit: FM spox IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced attempts to accuse and threaten the Islamic Republic, saying that such a method will not be fruitful.
Israel's Netanyahu Blames Iran For Explosion On Cargo Ship RFE/RL 01 Mar 2021 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of carrying out an attack on an Israeli-owned cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman last week, a charge rejected by Tehran.
Iran Strongly Denies Israeli Claims of Involvement in Thursday Vessel Attack Sputnik 01 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday strongly refuted claims that Thursday's attack on an Israeli cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman was "clearly" the work of Tehran.
President: Iran "nearly not dependent" on oil revenues IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran has adopted plan to reduce reliance on oil revenues and currently is not dependent on petro-dollars.
Pres. Rouhani inaugurates three national oil projects IRNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, via a video conference on Monday, inaugurated three oil projects including, Azar oil field development, Kangan Petro Refining, and Kian Petrochemical plant in Ilam and Bushehr provinces with 5 billion dollars in investment.
Iran rolls out massive petroleum projects worth $2.7bn Press TV 01 Mar 2021 -- Two massive Iranian petroleum projects with an investment of $2.7 billion have come on line in a fresh blow to US sanctions targeting the country's energy sector.
Time not ripe for unofficial meeting proposed by EU's Borrell: Spokesman ISNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the time is not ripe for an unofficial meeting proposed by the EU foreign policy chief considering the recent stances and moves by the US and the three European countries.
Iran says time "not appropriate" for informal meeting with Europe, U.S. People's Daily 01 Mar 2021 -- Iran on Sunday said that time is "not appropriate" for Iran to hold an informal meeting with Europe and the United States.
US says ready to reengage in 'meaningful diplomacy' with Iran Press TV 01 Mar 2021 -- The United States says it is disappointed that Iran has ruled out an informal meeting on the 2015 nuclear deal, but it remains ready to reengage in meaningful diplomacy on the issue.

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