June 2021 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iran among leading producers of COVID-19 vaccines IRNA 30 Jun 2021 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran could overcome illegal and cruel sanctions imposed by the United States and rely upon its own capabilities and know-how to become one of the few leading countries in producing coronavirus vaccines.
COVID-19 kills 137 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 84,264 with 137 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iranian Army's Navy kicks off "Sustainable Security" drills in Caspian Sea ISNA 30 Jun 2021 -- A naval exercise dubbed "Amaniyat-e Paydar 1400" (Sustainable Security) was started on Wednesday in the Caspian Sea with the participation of the Army Navy's surface and aerial units as well as Navy's ranger units.
Why Iran-IAEA agreement did not extend for the 3rd time IRNA 30 Jun 2021 -- Agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was not extended for the third time despite expectations from the West.
UN Chief Calls On U.S. To Lift Iran Sanctions As Agreed In 2015 RFE/RL 30 Jun 2021 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to the U.S. administration to "lift or waive" all sanctions on Iran as agreed under the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
UN Chief Urges US to Lift Sanctions on Iran VOA 30 Jun 2021 -- The U.N. secretary-general has called on the United States to lift its sanctions on Iran and for both countries to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
COVID-19 kills 142 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 84,127 with 142 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Pentagon Suggests Iran-backed Group Responsible for Rocket Attack in Syria VOA 29 Jun 2021 -- The Pentagon is suggesting that Monday's rocket attack against U.S. forces in Syria was launched by Iranian-backed militia forces.
Biden Vows Iran Will Not Get Nuclear Weapons In Meeting With Israeli President RFE/RL 29 Jun 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden assured Israel on June 28 that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon, as he met with outgoing Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at the White House.
Iran not to give up its rights in nuclear negotiations: Gov't spokesman IRNA 29 Jun 2021 -- Iran's government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that the Iranian government will not give up the rights of the nation for the sake of nuclear negotiations to be concluded soon.
Iran considering need, possibility of extending agreement with IAEA: Government spokesman ISNA 29 Jun 2021 -- Iran's government spokesman Ali Rabiei announced that the country is considering the need and possibility of extending the agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and all the option are on the table.
'Tired, Desperate, And Hungry': Energy-Sector Strikes Put Pressure On Iranian Regime RFE/RL 29 Jun 2021 -- "Tired, desperate and hungry" is how an Iranian contract oil worker described himself and his colleagues who in recent days went on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions.
COVID-19 kills 140 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 83,985 with 140 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran Overshadows Biden Meeting with Israel's President VOA 28 Jun 2021 -- The subject of Iran overshadowed an Oval Office meeting Monday between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Israeli counterpart.
No decision made on future of agreement with IAEA: Spox IRNA 28 Jun 2021 -- Spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that no decision has been made on whether or not to renew the three-month agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) or how to continue or discontinue the cooperation.
No decision made on deleting IAEA camera data: Khatibzadeh ISNA 28 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that no decision has yet been made on whether to delete the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) camera data.
Iran Says No Decision Yet On Surveillance Imagery Deal With UN Nuclear Inspectors RFE/RL 28 Jun 2021 -- Tehran has not made a decision yet on prolonging a deal with the UN atomic watchdog over access to surveillance footage at its nuclear sites, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on June 28.
Iran's elections a serious blow to it's enemies: Supreme Leader ISNA 28 Jun 2021 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the anniversary of the assassinations of Martyr Beheshti, head of the Judiciary at that time and 72 of his companions by MEK terrorists, met and spoke with the head and members of the Judiciary.
Time for US to make hard decision on JCPOA IRNA 28 Jun 2021 -- Ahead of initiating the seventh round of talks in Austrian capital, Vienna, to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the Biden administration's authorities have changed their tone, while they are expected to make difficult decisions on their country's return to the agreement.
COVID-19 kills 134 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 83,845 with 134 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
IRGC's COVID-19 vaccine unveiled IRNA 27 Jun 2021 -- Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences affiliated to the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled Noura vaccine for coronavirus.
Iran unveils Covid-19 vaccine "Noora" ISNA 27 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Covid-19 vaccine "Noora", produced by Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences was unveiled on Sunday.
Iran Army, model for self-sufficiency in all areas IRNA 27 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi on Sunday highlighted Army's "effective interaction" across the country and said it is a model for self-sufficiency in all areas.
IRGC: Iran has drone with range of 7,000 km IRNA 27 Jun 2021 -- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Hossein Salaami announced on Sunday that Iran enjoys unmanned aerial vehicles with long range of 7,000 kilometers.
Deterrence is Iran's defense policy: Navy Cmdr IRNA 27 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on Sunday termed Iran's defense policy as "deterrence", saying that if any forces have a military strike, they need to know that with this great power, "what they gain is far less than what they lose."
Iran won't negotiate forever: Khatibzadeh ISNA 27 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran has been the most active party in Vienna, stressing that Tehran will not negotiate forever.
Iran Says Nuclear Site Images Won't Be Given To UN Atomic Agency As Deal Has Expired RFE/RL 27 Jun 2021 -- The speaker of Iran's parliament said Tehran will never hand over images from inside some Iranian nuclear sites to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired.
Israel Voices Opposition to Revamped Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 27 Jun 2021 -- Israel's new government on Sunday pledged close cooperation with the United States even as it expressed "serious reservations" about efforts by Washington to rejoin the international pact to restrain Iran's nuclear program.
COVID-19 kills 123 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 83,711 with 123 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran should be proud of developing COVID-19 vaccine domestically: President Rouhani ISNA 26 Jun 2021 -- Saying that we are witnessing a declining trend in the country regarding COVID-19 pandemic, Iran's President said, "Of course, some southern provinces in the country have special conditions, but in general we are not witnessing a new rise and a new wave of disease in the country".
FM spox: US should make up mind and return to JCPOA IRNA 26 Jun 2021 -- Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh said it is now for the US to make up its mind and return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by lifting illegal sanctions and effectively implementing its final commitments.
Iranian ambassador in Vienna: Iran-IAEA technical understanding not an obligation IRNA 26 Jun 2021 -- In response to the unlawful remarks of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency accusing Tehran of failure to respond to the extension of the technical agreement between the two sides, the Iranian ambassador in Vienna Kazem Gharib Abadi stated that the agreement is not an obligation.
Iran's reaction to comments by US, French foreign ministers ISNA 26 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman responded to comments by the US and French foreign ministers who had said they were waiting for Tehran to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
COVID-19 kills 115 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 83,588 with 115 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Supreme Leader receives Iranian-made COVID-19 vaccine IRNA 25 Jun 2021 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei received the Iranian-made COVIran Barekat vaccine on Friday morning.
Iranian Naval Passage Through Atlantic Prompts US Concern VOA 25 Jun 2021 -- Two Iranian naval ships that entered the Atlantic earlier this month are traveling north up the west coast of Africa, a top admiral confirmed to VOA. The United States is monitoring the ships' movements from their current location off Senegal amid concerns Iran could be preparing for an arms transfer in the Western Hemisphere.
US Could Quit Iran Nuclear Deal if Talks Do Not Advance VOA 25 Jun 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that the absence of an interim agreement to monitor Iran's nuclear activities could prompt the United States to abandon efforts to rejoin a nuclear deal.
U.S., France Concerned As Iran Lets UN Atomic Watchdog Deal Expire RFE/RL 25 Jun 2021 -- The UN nuclear watchdog said June 25 that it has not received a response from Iran about extending an interim atomic monitoring agreement, after the United States and France warned that not doing so could imperil talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Canadian Report Blames Iranian 'Recklessness' For Downing Ukrainian Passenger Jet RFE/RL 25 Jun 2021 -- An official report by Canadian experts says it has found no evidence that the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane shot down after takeoff from Tehran early last year was "premeditated." Tehran rejected the charge as "baseless and unacceptable."
Iran's Absentee Voting Events at US Hotels Raise Sanctions, Ethics Questions VOA 25 Jun 2021 -- Iran's apparent use of 20 U.S.-based hotel properties as polling sites for its recent presidential election has raised questions about the hotel owners' compliance with U.S. sanctions and the appropriateness of their involvement in a vote that Washington criticized as neither free nor fair.
COVID-19 kills 144 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 83,473 with 144 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Rouhani says national vaccination against COVID-19 will be accelerated IRNA 24 Jun 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that once the import problems are solved and the necessary permits for domestically developed vaccines are issued, the national vaccination against the coronavirus disease will be accelerated.
Senior State Department Official On Ongoing U.S. Engagement Regarding the JCPOA US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2021 -- Special Briefing
COVID-19 kills 112 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 83,329 with 112 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran reacts to US blocking Iranian websites IRNA 23 Jun 2021 -- An Iranian official at the United Nations said that Washington's seizing Iranian websites is illegal and stressed that the issue will be pursued through legal channels.
Iran to follow up US seizure of domains of IRIB websites through legal channels ISNA 23 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed on Wednesday that the US seizure of the domains of IRIB websites is an example of US systematic effort to disrupt freedom of expression and make silent the independent voices in media space.
U.S. Blocks Dozens Of Iran-Affiliated Websites Linked To Disinformation RFE/RL 23 Jun 2021 -- The United States has seized more than three dozen Iranian state-linked news website domains it accused of spreading disinformation.
'Sabotage Attempt' on Building of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Foiled, Reports Say Sputnik 23 Jun 2021 -- The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran is a government agency responsible for the country's nuclear power operations.
Iran Voices Optimism Nuclear Deal Can Be Revived RFE/RL 23 Jun 2021 -- Outgoing Iranian President Hassan Rohani says the main issues between Tehran and world powers to revive the 2015 nuclear deal have been resolved, although Germany and France caution that hurdles remain.
Iranian President-Elect Pledges To Ramp Up COVID-19 Vaccination Program RFE/RL 22 Jun 2021 -- Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi has said the rapid expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination program will be among his government's top priorities in order to get the country's economy moving again.
COVID-19 kills 116 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 83,217 with 116 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran, Cuba joint COVID-19 vaccine 62% effective IRNA 22 Jun 2021 -- Iran-Cuba joint COVID-19 vaccine project manager said that reports suggested the vaccine proved 62 percent effective in the third phase of the clinical test carried out in Cuba.
COVID-19 vaccination to speed up in Iran IRNA 22 Jun 2021 -- Four months after the initiation of coronavirus vaccination, the Islamic Republic of Iran has vaccinated more than five million medical staff and the elderly over 70 years old, but following some weeks of shortage of enough doses, the health authorities have confirmed that the vaccination process will speed up thanks to import of a new shipment and production of Iranian vaccines.
Voters Send A Message To Iran's Leaders After Dismal Turnout For Presidential Election RFE/RL 22 Jun 2021 -- The Iranian leadership has a problem: a record number of voters - more than half of them - turned their back on the presidential election by not taking party in the vote.
Notices On Iran-Affiliated Sites, Tehran Says They Have Been Seized By U.S. RFE/RL 22 Jun 2021 -- U.S. authorities have seized several Iranian state-linked news website domains, accusing the sites of spreading "disinformation."
US Seizes Iranian State News Sites VOA 22 Jun 2021 -- The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday seized nearly three dozen Iran-linked news websites, which it accused of spreading disinformation.
Iran's President-elect: Tehran's Ballistic Missile Program 'Nonnegotiable' VOA 21 Jun 2021 -- Iran's new hard-line President-elect, Ebrahim Raisi, said Monday he would not negotiate over limiting Tehran's ballistic missile program or its support for regional militia proxy forces.
COVID-19 kills 136 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 83,101 with 136 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Raisi to US: Return to JCPOA and carry out your commitments IRNA 21 Jun 2021 -- Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi on Monday said the US should return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and carry out all its commitments to the international nuclear deal.
Sanctions to be over soon: President IRNA 21 Jun 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that US sanctions on Iran which were wrong in the first place would be removed soon and foreign investment would pour into the country.
Next round of Vienna talks likely to be last: Spokesman IRNA 21 Jun 2021 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it is not unlikely that the next round of talks in Vienna would be the last one.
Remaining part of way not easy: Araghchi IRNA 21 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator in Vienna talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal said that negotiations have gone a long way, but the remaining part of the road was not easy to pass.
Iran's new government to pursue broad, balanced interaction in foreign policy: President-elect Raisi ISNA 21 Jun 2021 -- Iran's President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi stressed that his government will pursue broad and balanced interaction in foreign policy.
Iran's position won't change even after transition of government: Araghchi ISNA 21 Jun 2021 -- Iranian deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the head of Iran's negotiating team in nuclear talks Abbas Araghchi stressed that the negotiations are closer to a deal than ever.
Araghchi calls on JCPOA parties to adopt necessary measures seriously, realistically, resolutely ISNA 21 Jun 2021 -- At the close of the sixth round of talks in the Austrian capital, Vienna, aimed at reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission was held chaired by Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora.
Three major challenges Iranian president-elect faces People's Daily 21 Jun 2021 -- The Iranian Interior Ministry on Saturday announced Ebrahim Raisi as the winner of the country's 13th presidential election.
Iran's President-Elect In Favor Of Nuclear Discussion But Shuns Talking To Biden RFE/RL 21 Jun 2021 -- Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi says he backs discussions to revive the 2015 deal regulating its nuclear sector but draws the line at holding direct talks with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Iran talks show positive signal, say officials People's Daily 21 Jun 2021 -- Talks on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), showed positive signal of finalizing the agreement and finding solutions to the Iranian nuclear issue, officials said on Sunday.
Talks to revive Iran nuclear agreement "closer to a deal": EU official People's Daily 21 Jun 2021 -- Talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are "closer to a deal," said a European Union (EU) official on Sunday after the latest meeting that wrapped up the previous six rounds of negotiations.
Iran's Nuclear Plant Shuts Down Over 'Technical Fault' RFE/RL 21 Jun 2021 -- Iran's atomic energy body says the country's sole nuclear power plant has been temporarily shut down over a "technical fault."
COVID-19 kills 111 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,965 with 111 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran approves emergency use of two domestically-produced COVID-19 vaccines IRNA 20 Jun 2021 -- Iran has approved the emergency use of two domestically-produced COVID-19 vaccines as part of efforts to contain a recent surge in the disease.
Iran joining COVID vaccine producing countries with COVIran Barekat: Senior official tells Press TV Press TV 20 Jun 2021 -- A senior Iranian health official tells Press TV that the Islamic Republic is joining the consortium of countries around the world developing vaccines to fight the deadly coronavirus disease by producing its first domestic COVID-19 vaccine, known as COVIran Barekat.
US: Iran Nuclear Decisions Will Rest With Khamenei, Despite Leadership Change VOA 20 Jun 2021 -- U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday downplayed the importance of the election of hardliner Ebrahim Raisi as the new Iranian president, saying that whether the United States ultimately rejoins the international pact to restrain Tehran's nuclear program will depend on decisions made by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Araghchi: JCPOA remaining issues need to be decided in capitals IRNA 20 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the remaining important issues of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) require serious decisions in capitals, especially in negotiating states.
Araghchi: JCPOA agreement document prepared IRNA 20 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that all Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement documents are almost ready but it requires decisions that mainly have to be made by the negotiating sides in Vienna.
JCPOA parties to return to capitals for decision-making: Iran deputy FM Araghchi ISNA 20 Jun 2021 -- Iranian deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi announced that all participating delegations in Vienna talks will return to the capitals not only for further consultations but also for decision-making.
US National Security Advisor: Still a 'fair distance to travel' in key issues in Iran deal Press TV 20 Jun 2021 -- US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said there remains "a fair distance to travel on some of the key issues" regarding the Iran nuclear agreement.
Iran's negotiator: Outstanding issues in JCPOA talks need serious decisions in respective capitals Press TV 20 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator in the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement signed between Tehran and major powers says outstanding issues pertaining to the deal's revitalization require still remain, whose resolution calls for "serious" decisions to be made in the respective capitals of participating countries.
Iran's top negotiator: It's time for other parties to decide on revival of nuclear deal Press TV 20 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator in Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), says all documents are now almost ready for a final deal and it is time for other parties to the accord to make up their minds.
Parliamentary report: US hampering removal of sanctions on Iran Press TV 20 Jun 2021 -- A detailed report by the Iranian parliament's Research Center (IPRC) says the US is placing obstacles in the way of removing sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Russia says JCPOA restoration within reach as Iran reminds US of onus to fix it Press TV 20 Jun 2021 -- Russia's permanent representative to the international organizations in Vienna says a consensus on the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is "within reach" as the parties to the agreement prepare to meet in the framework of the Joint Commission.
Negotiators Adjourn Iran Nuclear Talks, Leave For Consultations RFE/RL 20 Jun 2021 -- Negotiators have adjourned talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal for consultations in their capitals, saying that further progress was made to restore the agreement but it's now up to the governments involved to make political decisions.
Emergency Shutdown Reported at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Sputnik 20 Jun 2021 -- The only nuclear power plant in Iran was temporarily shut down for technical reasons on Saturday. It is expected to resume full operation in a few days.
COVID-19 kills 108 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,854 with 108 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iranian Army's 74th flotilla of warships returns home after 3-month mission in high seas Press TV 19 Jun 2021 -- The Iranian Navy's 74th flotilla of warships has returned to the country's territorial waters at the southeastern port of Chabahar after sailing in international waters for 91 days.
Rouhani congratulates Iran's President-elect IRNA 19 Jun 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met and congratulated President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi for his victory in the 13th presidential election.
Meet The New Boss: Iran's Raisi In His Own Words And Those Of Others RFE/RL 19 Jun 2021 -- Hard-line cleric Ebrahim Raisi has been declared the presumptive winner of Iran's June 18 presidential vote, which was marred by the disqualification of prominent moderates that paved the way for Raisi's path to presidency.
President-elect Raeisi: I'll form a hard-working, anti-corruption administration Press TV 19 Jun 2021 -- Iran's President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has lauded the "historic" and "passionate" turnout in the June 18 election, which he won overwhelmingly, vowing to make good on his campaign pledges and work to form a "hard-working, revolutionary, and anti-corruption" administration.
Ebrahim Raeisi wins Iran's presidential election by landslide Press TV 19 Jun 2021 -- Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has won Iran's 2021 presidential election by a landslide, according to the final results by the Interior Ministry.
Ebrahim Raisi elected as Iran's new President ISNA 19 Jun 2021 -- Ebrahim Raisi was elected as Iran's new President.
Ebrahim Raisi leads Iran presidential election with 17.8m votes IRNA 19 Jun 2021 -- Initial results emerged so far from the June 18 Iran presidential election announced by the Election Office suggest that Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has taken a wide lead over rivals with 17.8 million votes out of 28.6 million ballots counted.
Observers See Low Iranian Election Turnout as Disavowal of Leadership VOA 19 Jun 2021 -- Iran's interior minister on Saturday declared judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi the winner of the nation's presidential election, saying he'd drawn 17 million of the 28 million votes cast.
Supreme Leader calls on elected people to take chance to serve nation IRNA 19 Jun 2021 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged the president-elect and those elected as village and city councilors in Friday's nationwide elections to take the chance to serve the Iranian nation.
Khamenei Hails Iran Vote After Presidential Race Called For Hard-Liner Raisi RFE/RL 19 Jun 2021 -- Iranian election officials have announced that hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi has beat out a narrow field of mostly conservative candidates to win Iran's presidential election with nearly 62 percent of the vote.
Iran, P4+1 likely to reach agreement on JCPOA revival before Rouhani's administration leaves office: FM Zarif Press TV 19 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran and the remaining signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are likely to agree on ways to revive the agreement before the end of President Hassan Rouhani's term in office in mid-August.
COVID-19 kills 127 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,746 with 127 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iranians Vote In Election Likely To Bring Hard-Liner To Presidency RFE/RL 18 Jun 2021 -- Iranians voted for a new president among a small and heavily vetted field of candidates dominated by hard-line conservatives.
Iranians Vote in Presidential Election Marked by Low Turnout VOA 18 Jun 2021 -- Iranians voted Friday in a presidential election marked by a low turnout and a lack of formidable rivals to the candidacy of Iran's ultraconservative judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi.
President Rouhani hopes high turnout to despair foes IRNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani hoped on Friday in the wake of the 13th presidential election being held in Iran that the high turnout will despair the foes of Iran.
Iran nuclear deal not renegotiable; sanctions must be lifted: FM Zarif Press TV 18 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again reiterated that the 2015 nuclear deal with major world powers would not be renegotiated at all, saying all the sanctions imposed and re-imposed by the United States against Tehran should be lifted.
Iran takes delivery of 1 mln doses of coronavirus vaccines Press TV 17 Jun 2021 -- The Iranian Red Crescent Society (RCS) has taken delivery of one million doses of coronavirus vaccines amid a reported shortage in supplies that has caused delays to giving second shots to the elderly.
COVID-19 kills 139 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,619 with 139 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iranians to vote in 133 countries across world : FM spox IRNA 17 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Thursday that Iranians living abroad would be able to vote in almost all countries across the world except for Canada, Yemen, and Singapore.
Pres. Rouhani calls for massive public turnout in Friday elections IRNA 17 Jun 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday termed Friday (June 18) as a very important day in Iran and urged the high turnout of the people on Friday election.
Ebrahim Raisi: The Judge Linked To The Mass Execution Of Political Prisoners Is The Favorite To Be Iran's Next President RFE/RL 17 Jun 2021 -- Ebrahim Raisi, the front-runner in Iran's presidential election who is linked to serious human rights abuses, was virtually unknown to the majority of Iranians until just a few years ago.
What Iranian Foreign Policy Could Look Like Under President Raisi RFE/RL 17 Jun 2021 -- Under Ebrahim Raisi, the front-runner in Iran's June 18 presidential election, Tehran's tone toward the West could harden, though it will likely continue to seek a deal to revive the 2015 landmark nuclear deal, analysts say.
Poll Shows Clear Frontrunner in Iran's Presidential Race Day Before Vote Sputnik 17 Jun 2021 -- Iranians will go to the polls on Friday, with incumbent president Hassan Rouhani ineligible to run again after serving two terms in office. A dozen candidates have registered to run in the current race, with seven approved by Iran's Guardian Council – the 12-member constitutionally mandated body of experts in Islamic law.
Araghchi: Iran closer to a JCPOA agreement than ever before IRNA 17 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for International Affairs Abbas Araghchi said Iran is now closer to an agreement in the JCPOA talks than ever before.
Top negotiator: Tangible progress made in Vienna talks on revival of Iran nuclear deal Press TV 17 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator in Vienna talks aimed at reviving the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers says the participating delegations have made tangible progress in negotiations.
'Disagreements Persist' At Iran Nuclear Talks, As IAEA Chief Sees No Chance For Deal Before New Government RFE/RL 17 Jun 2021 -- The French Foreign Ministry says that "significant disagreements persist" in talks between Tehran and world powers aimed at reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
Tehran: JCPOA Negotiations in Vienna Achieved Excellent Results on Various Issues Sputnik 17 Jun 2021 -- Negotiations on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna achieved excellent and tangible results on various issues, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.
COVID-19 kills 129 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,480 with 129 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran's first indigenous COVID-19 cure proves highly effective: Report Press TV 16 Jun 2021 -- A first official report proves CovIran Barekat vaccine, the country's first indigenous answer for the COVID-19 virus, to be highly effective in the face of the hugely deadly phenomenon.
Iran's Interest in Russian Satellite 'Not Particularly Concerning' to US Security, CENTCOM Chief Tells VOA VOA 16 Jun 2021 -- Iran's reported desire to purchase a Russian advanced satellite system is not "particularly concerning" to U.S. security in the region, according to the commander who oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East.
Reformist Candidate, Two Hard-Liners Drop Out Of Iran's Presidential Election RFE/RL 16 Jun 2021 -- A reformist candidate and two hard-liners have dropped out of Iran's presidential election on the last day of the campaign - leaving just four candidates in the June 18 vote.
Jalili becomes 2nd candidate to drop out of Iran election in support of Raeisi Press TV 16 Jun 2021 -- Principlist presidential candidate Sa'eed Jalili has dropped out of the June 18 presidential election, urging his supporters and those who have faith in the ideals of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to vote for fellow contender Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.
Presidential candidate Zakani quits Iran's election race in favor of Raeisi Press TV 16 Jun 2021 -- Principlist candidate Alireza Zakani has resigned from the 2021 presidential election in support of fellow contender Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, who enjoys the highest support among voters, according to opinion polls.
Reformist Mehr-Alizadeh drops out of Iran's presidential election, likely boosting fellow Hemmati's chances Press TV 16 Jun 2021 -- Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh, one of the Reformist candidates in Iran's presidential election, has dropped out of the race, in what will likely boost the chances of fellow Reformist candidate Nasser Hemmati for election.
Vienna talks: IAEA chief says 'political will' from all sides needed to revive Iran nuclear deal Press TV 16 Jun 2021 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says "political will" is needed from all parties to the Vienna talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal for the negotiations to come to a conclusion.
EU Envoy Sees Progress In Iran Nuclear Talks, Swiss Say U.S. Seeking 'New Path' RFE/RL 15 Jun 2021 -- The top European diplomat coordinating international talks to revive a 5-year-old deal to limit Iran's nuclear activities has urged patience but says he thinks "the obstacles [are]...something that I think can be bridged."
COVID-19 kills 134 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,351 with 134 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran drops Pakistan, France from red list of air travel destinations Press TV 15 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has allowed a resumption of flights to and from Pakistan and France after designating the two countries as safe enough considering the risk of infection with the coronavirus.
Senior military commander: Our air defenses fully protect Iran's entire airspace Press TV 15 Jun 2021 -- A senior Iranian military commander says the country's air defenses work as an integrated network, which provides full protection for Iran's entire airspace, guaranteeing complete security for all authorized aircraft.
Iranian Navy Commander Says Tehran's Growing Oceangoing Capabilities 'Greatly Worry' Enemies Sputnik 15 Jun 2021 -- Until recently, the Iranian Navy and the elite Revolutionary Guard Navy have limited their operations to the protection of the country's coastlines, with occasional deployments taking place in the Red Sea, the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean.
Iran Has Produced 251 Pounds of Highly Enriched Uranium Since January Sputnik 15 Jun 2021 -- Iran has produced around 114 kilograms (251 pounds) of highly enriched uranium in the past five months, Iranian government's spokesperson Ali Rabie said on Tuesday.
Iran not intend war, tension; but won't yield to invading powers ISNA 14 Jun 2021 -- Emphasizing that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never intended to invade any country, the President said, "The power of Iran and our armed forces is high only for deterrence and defence. We do not intend for war and tension, but will not yield to the invading powers".
COVID-19 kills 119 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,217 with 119 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran's starts emergency use of first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine: Health minister Press TV 14 Jun 2021 -- The Iranian Health Ministry says the country has been authorized to start emergency use of its first domestically-produced COVID-19 vaccine, known as COVIran Barekat.
Iran Approves Emergency Use Of Domestic COVID Vaccine RFE/RL 14 Jun 2021 -- Iranian authorities say they have given emergency approval for a domestically developed vaccine against COVID-19 as the country battles the Middle East's deadliest coronavirus outbreak.
Homegrown destroyer, minehunter join Iran's naval fleet Press TV 14 Jun 2021 -- Domestically-built destroyer Dena and minehunter Shahin have joined the Iranian Navy's fleet in a ceremony attended by President Hassan Rouhani via videoconference.
Dena destroyer, Shahin minesweeper join Iran navy units IRNA 14 Jun 2021 -- Home-made Dena destroyer and Shahin minesweeper joined Iranian navy units upon the online command of Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in the presence of Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami and Iranian navy commander.
Dena destroyer, Shahin minehunter join Iran's Navy ISNA 14 Jun 2021 -- Advanced Dena destroyer and home-grown Shahin minehunter were unveiled on Monday at the order of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and through video conference and they joined the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Tehran says 'implausible reading' of Resolution 2231 behind G7's demand on Iran's missile program Press TV 14 Jun 2021 -- Tehran has dismissed a demand by the Group of Seven (G7) to suspend all its activities relating to ballistic missiles, saying those countries are well aware that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 by no means limits Iran's nuclear program.
Enemies deeply concerned about Iran's presence in Atlantic Ocean: Navy commander Press TV 14 Jun 2021 -- The commander of the Iranian Navy says enemies of the Islamic Republic are deeply concerned about the presence of the country's naval fleet in the Atlantic Ocean.
Iran naval presence in Western Hemisphere a turning point: Cmdr. IRNA 14 Jun 2021 -- Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi described the presence of Iranian naval vessels in the Western Hemisphere as a turning point for the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
This round of Vienna talks unlikely to be the last one: Khatibzadeh ISNA 14 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeeh stressed that this round of nuclear talks in Vienna on the JCPOA is unlikely to be the last one and the US will have to make its own decisions.
Over 59 million eligible to vote in Iran's 2021 presidential elections IRNA 14 Jun 2021 -- Deputy Interior Minister of Iran and head of the country's election commission announced on Monday that out of over 59 million Iranians who are eligible to vote in the 2021 presidential election, over 1.3 million Iranians will be voting for the first time.
With So Much Of The Debate Hampered Ahead Of Presidential Vote, Iranians Turn To Clubhouse RFE/RL 14 Jun 2021 -- Iranian ex-President Mahmud Ahmadinejad and reformist politician Mostafa Tajzadeh, who was jailed for years in the crackdown that followed the former's disputed 2009 reelection, have little in common.
COVID-19 kills 187 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 13 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,098 with 187more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Pakistan Closes Six Iranian-Funded Schools In Quetta RFE/RL Gandhara 13 Jun 2021 -- The Pakistani government has shut down six unregistered, Iranian-funded schools in the southwestern city of Quetta, officials told RFE/RL on June 13.
Iran top negotiator says Vienna talks to be continued whenever needed IRNA 13 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator said on Sunday that much legal, technical and political discussion is necessary and that the talks will be continued.
Vienna talks to continue as long as necessary: Iran deputy FM ISNA 13 Jun 2021 -- Iranian deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the head of Iran's negotiating team in the Vienna talks Abbas Araghchi stressed that the Vienna talks on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action will continue as long as Tehran deem them necessary.
G7 leaders say fully-implemented JCPOA could pave way to address regional, security concerns Press TV 13 Jun 2021 -- The participants in the summit of the Group of Seven industrial nations, known as the G7, have emphasized that the restoration and full implementation of a landmark nuclear deal between Iran and world powers would help all parties to address regional and security concerns.
Iran: Vienna talks on JCPOA revival unlikely to conclude this week Press TV 13 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator has predicted that talks in Vienna between Tehran and other signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal on a potential revival of the accord are unlikely to conclude this week.
Iran, Russia Negotiators Play Down Chances For Quick Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 13 Jun 2021 -- The Iranian and Russian negotiators meeting in Vienna with global powers played down the hopes for a quick settlement in the talks to revive the 2015 landmark deal that curtailed Tehran's nuclear programs.
COVID-19 kills 115 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 81,911 with 115 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran's sky safest in region: Commander IRNA 12 Jun 2021 -- The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Air Defense Command said on Saturday that Iran's sky is the safest in the region due to joint endeavor of Iran's military and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps air defense forces.
Putin dismisses as 'fake' Washington Post report on Russia's plan to give Iran advanced satellite system Press TV 12 Jun 2021 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed as "fake news" a report by the Washington Post that Moscow is preparing to supply Iran with an advanced satellite system that would enable Tehran to track potential military targets across the Middle East and beyond.
Putting aside maximum pressure policy the main test for US's genuine will: Ravanchi ISNA 12 Jun 2021 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi stressed that putting aside failed maximum pressure policy is the main and real test for US' genuine political will.
Iranian deputy FM arrives in Vienna for nuclear talks ISNA 12 Jun 2021 -- Iranian deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the head of Iran's negotiating team in the Vienna talks Abbas Araghchi arrives in the Austrian capital to resume the JCPOA negotiations.
Iran Nuclear Talks Resume; German Foreign Minister Urges 'Flexibility, Pragmatism' RFE/RL 12 Jun 2021 -- Negotiators from Iran and five world powers have resumed talks to try and revive the landmark deal that curtailed Tehran's nuclear programs but was later put in doubt when U.S. President Donald Trump's administration abandoned it.
Iran restores UN voting rights after paying dues: Envoy Press TV 12 Jun 2021 -- Iran has regained its voting rights in the 193-member United Nations General Assembly after paying off some $16.2 million in arrears it owed to the UN operating body.
Barred Big-Name Candidate Publicly Challenges Iran's Election Vetters RFE/RL 12 Jun 2021 -- The influential political scion and former speaker of Iran's parliament, Ali Larijani, has demanded an explanation from the country's vetters as to why he was excluded from running in next week's Iranian presidential election.
US must first lift Iran sanctions to return to JCPOA: China Press TV 11 Jun 2021 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the United States should first lift all the sanctions it has imposed on Iran in order to return to the 2015 nuclear deal as negotiations continue in the Austrian capital to revive the agreement, which was abandoned by the US three years after its conclusion.
Iran's Razi-COV Pars coronavirus vaccine confirmed as safe IRNA 11 Jun 2021 -- Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute Deputy of Research and Technology said on Friday that the institute's Razi-COV Pars coronavirus vaccine has been confirmed to be harmless.
COVID-19 kills 124 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 81,796 with 124 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Russia Said Ready To Send Advanced Satellite System To Iran RFE/RL 11 Jun 2021 -- The Washington Post has quoted current and former U.S. and Middle Eastern officials as saying that Russia is preparing to supply Iran with an advanced satellite system that could greatly advance Tehran's surveillance in the region and beyond.
Outgoing Mossad Chief Hints At Israeli Role In Attacks On Iranian Nuclear Targets RFE/RL 11 Jun 2021 -- The departing head of Israel's Mossad intelligence service has hinted at possible Israeli involvement in recent attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and on an Iranian scientist, though he stopped short of directly claiming responsibility.
COVID-19 kills 153 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 81,672 with 153 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran's Astan Quds Razavi, Defense Ministry to launch production line of Fakhra vaccine Press TV 10 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) and Defense Ministry will launch over the next 10 days a production line for a domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine developed by a research center formerly headed by nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was assassinated last year.
US Sanctions Smugglers Generating Millions of Dollars for Yemen's Houthi Movement VOA 10 Jun 2021 -- The U.S. imposed sanctions Thursday on "members of a smuggling network" that generate millions of dollars for the Iranian-affiliated Houthi movement in Yemen.
U.S. Sanctions International Network Enriching Houthis in Yemen US Dept. of State 10 Jun 2021 -- Today, the United States is designating Sa'id Ahmad Muhammad al-Jamal and other individuals and entities involved in an international network he has used to provide tens of millions of dollars' worth of funds to the Houthis in cooperation with senior officials in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Qods Force (IRGC-QF).
Treasury Sanctions Network Financing Houthi Aggression and Instability in Yemen US Treasury 10 Jun 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating members of a smuggling network that helps fund Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and the Houthis in Yemen.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Network Allegedly Funding Yemen's Iran-Backed Huthi RFE/RL 10 Jun 2021 -- The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on what it says are members of a smuggling network that produces millions of dollars in revenue for Yemen's Huthi movement.
Top cmdr. hails Iran's naval power as two ships enter Atlantic Ocean in line with intl. law Press TV 10 Jun 2021 -- A top Iranian military commander says an Iranian naval fleet, including two ships, has entered the Atlantic Ocean, saying Iran is entitled under international law to have a naval presence in international waters.
Rouhani: Iran building two nuclear power plants in cooperation with Russia Press TV 10 Jun 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has started constructing two new nuclear power plants in cooperation with Russia, praising the close relations that the two sides have forged in various fields, especially defense, besides the energy sector.
U.S. Removes Former Iranian Officials From Sanctions List In Step Called Routine RFE/RL 10 Jun 2021 -- The U.S. government has removed sanctions on three former Iranian officials and two companies previously involved in trading Iranian petrochemical products.
Iran envoy: IAEA's partiality harms nonproliferation regime, lowers trust in its professional work Press TV 10 Jun 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says the UN nuclear watchdog should not act in a way to seem that it is directly or indirectly supporting the political agenda of certain parties against others.
Iran protests against losing its voting privileges in UNGA ISNA 09 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres denounced the UN's flawed and unjustified decision to deprive Iran of its voting privileges in the UN General Assembly, saying the inability to fulfill the financial obligations is caused by the US' unlawful and unilateral sanctions.
COVID-19 kills 157 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 81,519 with 157 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran joins coronavirus vaccine producing countries: official IRNA 09 Jun 2021 -- Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi said in the launching ceremony of the second phase of clinical test for Fakhra COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday that Iran has joined the few countries that can produce– such coronavirus vaccines.
9th consignment of Russian COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Iran Embassy in Moscow IRNA 09 Jun 2021 -- The 9th batch of Russian Corona vaccine, Sputnik V, including 100,000 doses, was delivered to the Iranian Embassy in Moscow on Wednesday and will be forwarded to Tehran on Thursday.
Iran launches 2nd phase in clinical trial of Fakhra vaccine Press TV 09 Jun 2021 -- Iran has launched the second phase in the human trial of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Defense Ministry's research center formerly headed by nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was assassinated last year.
Iran criticizes IAEA Grossi for taking unilateral approach ISNA 08 Jun 2021 -- Ambassador and permanent representative of Iran to the International Organizations in Vienna, Kazem Gharibabadi criticized Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi's recent reports and his unilateral stance.
Blinken says "hundreds of sanctions" against Iran to remain in place People's Daily 09 Jun 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that "hundreds of sanctions" against Iran will remain in place even if Washington and Tehran return to compliance with the nuclear deal.
Iran's envoy: US yet to show determination to remove sanctions, help revive JCPOA Press TV 09 Jun 2021 -- Iran's permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations says the United States has shown no determination towards removing its sanctions and returning to compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations To Resume This Weekend, U.S. Official Says RFE/RL 09 Jun 2021 -- Negotiations aimed at returning the United States and Iran to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal will resume this weekend, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on June 9.
COVID-19 kills 179 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 81,362 with 179 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran says it would supply second dose of COVID vaccines with short delay Press TV 08 Jun 2021 -- An Iranian deputy health minister has dismissed concerns about a shortage of coronavirus vaccines for a second round of injections, saying supplies will be ready for people who received a first dose as of next working week beginning Saturday.
Gov't spox hopes full revival of the JCPOA before next Iranian gov't IRNA 08 Jun 2021 -- Spokesman for the Iranian Government Ali Rabiei on Tuesday expressed hope that full revival of the JCPOA could be declared before the next Iranian government takes office.
Iran warns IAEA's positions could endanger future interaction Press TV 08 Jun 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to the international organizations in Vienna warns that the UN nuclear watchdog's recent unconstructive positions towards the Islamic Republic could jeopardize the future of the country's interaction with the body.
Hundreds Of Sanctions Against Iran Likely To Remain Even If Nuclear Deal Revived, Blinken Says RFE/RL 08 Jun 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said hundreds of U.S. sanctions on Tehran likely would remain in place even if Iran and the United States return to compliance with the nuclear deal with world powers.
COVID-19 kills 120 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 81,183 with 120 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Accuses Iran of Snubbing Inquiry VOA 07 Jun 2021 -- The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency accused Iran on Monday of failing to answer questions about the discovery of uranium particles at undeclared nuclear sites in the country.
IAEA chief says it's getting harder to extend inspections agreement with Iran amid JCPOA talks Press TV 07 Jun 2021 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it is getting increasingly harder to further extend a deal that the agency originally clinched with Iran in February to monitor the country's peaceful nuclear activities, which expires on June 24 after its first extension.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Urges Iran to Explain Particle Traces at Undeclared Sites Sputnik 07 Jun 2021 -- Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN atomic watchdog, urged Iran on Monday to reveal the source of uranium particles discovered at four undeclared locations.
Zarif stresses Iran's compliance with JCPOA IRNA 07 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed Iran's compliance to the Joint Comprehensive of Plan of Action (JCPOA) and said it was time for the US to change course.
Unclear yet if Biden, Blinken ready to change course on Iran: Zarif Press TV 07 Jun 2021 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it still remains to be seen if US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are prepared to depart from their predecessors' attitude towards Iran.
Former Iranian Officer Says Sabotage, Hostile Action Possible In Sinking Of Navy's Largest Ship RFE/RL 07 Jun 2021 -- Hossein Aryan, a British-trained former officer in the Iranian Navy, was the original operations officer on the Iranian ship Kharg, the navy's largest vessel, which debuted in 1980. The ship sank on June 2 in the Gulf of Oman near the port city of Jask after a fire reportedly broke out in the engine room. The Kharg was built in Britain and launched in 1977. It was the latest in a string of naval accidents involving Iranian ships in the last two years.
Iranian Cleric Who Allegedly Founded Lebanese Hezbollah Dead Due to COVID-19 Sputnik 07 Jun 2021 -- Mohtashamipur, a close follower of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, was reportedly responsible for making alliances with Muslim groups across the Middle East in the 1970s while serving on behalf of the former Iranian leader.
COVID-19 kills 122 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 81,063 with 122 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Russian envoy: Interference in JCPOA revival talks inadmissible Press TV 06 Jun 2021 -- The Russian ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says all the parties involved in the negotiations for the revival of Iran's landmark nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), understand that any external interference in the talks is "inadmissible."
COVID-19 kills 128 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 80,941 with 128 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran Presidential Candidates Clash On Economic Crisis In First Debate RFE/RL 05 Jun 2021 -- Iran's presidential candidates on June 5 traded accusations over the country's economic crisis during their first debate ahead of the June 18 election.
COVID-19 kills 155 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 80,813 with 155 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran's Khamenei Calls For Review Of Barred Presidential Candidates RFE/RL 04 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Guardians Council will review its decision to exclude several prominent candidates for this month's presidential election after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized the electoral vetting body.
Leader's remark about 'unjust treatment' of some hopefuls prompts vetting body to issue statement Press TV 04 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Constitutional Council says no erroneous information was used in its vetting of presidential hopefuls, rejecting speculation that some of the hopefuls may have been disqualified based on untrue reports.
Ayatollah Khamenei: Making right choice in election key to solving Iran's issues Press TV 04 Jun 2021 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on all Iranians to not only participate in the upcoming presidential election but also encourage others to do so, saying the key to solving the country's problems is "making the right choice" at the ballot box.
Leader: Revolution of Imam Khomeini is stronger than ever Press TV 04 Jun 2021 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is stronger than ever as the country marks the 32nd anniversary of the passing away of its revolutionary founder Imam Khomeini.
Iran slams unprofessional behaviors regarding Ukrainian plane; says ready to negotiate Press TV 04 Jun 2021 -- A senior Iranian diplomat has blasted the unprofessional behavior of certain countries in dealing with the 2020 Ukrainian plane crash near Tehran, expressing the Islamic Republic's readiness for negotiation and cooperation on the matter.
COVID-19 kills 170 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 80,658 with 170 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran's top JCPOA negotiator says next round of talks could be final IRNA 03 Jun 2021 -- The head of Iran's nuclear negotiating team Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that the next round of talks in Vienna could the final one, as the participants in the nuclear deal and the US must take their difficult decisions.
China raps US' maximum pressure, wants revocation of all unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran Press TV 03 Jun 2021 -- China has lambasted the so-called maximum pressure campaign by the United States against Iran as the root cause of disputes over Tehran's peaceful nuclear program, calling on Washington to remove the entire unilateral sanctions on the Islamic Republic as talks on the revival of a 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are vigorously pursued in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
Iran after Vienna talks: US, P4+1 must take tough decisions on remaining issues Press TV 03 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator says certain important issues still remain to be hammered out by Tehran and its partners in the 2015 nuclear deal before they can reach an agreement on a potential revival of the accord, stressing that the onus is now on the US and the other co-signatories to make "difficult decisions" for that to happen.
Iran Nuclear Talks Make Progress, But Difficult Decisions Lie Ahead, Negotiators Say RFE/RL 03 Jun 2021 -- Negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal are heading into their most delicate phase, European diplomats said after the latest round of talks ended in Vienna.
Guterres: Iran loses UN voting rights for failure to pay dues Press TV 03 Jun 2021 -- The United Nations secretary general says Iran will lose its voting rights in the 193-member General Assembly due to the failure to pay its dues to the UN operating body.
8th batch of Russian Corona vaccines delivered to Iran Embassy in Moscow IRNA 02 Jun 2021 -- The 8th batch of Russian Corona vaccine, Sputnik V, including 100,000 doses, was delivered to the Iranian Embassy in Moscow on Wednesday and will be forwarded to Tehran on Thursday.
COVID-19 kills 161 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 02 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 80,488 with 161 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iranian Warship Sinks in Gulf of Oman VOA 02 Jun 2021 -- Iranian state media reported Wednesday the largest warship in the country's navy caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Oman.
Iranian naval vessel IRIS Kharg sinks after blaze in Gulf of Oman Press TV 02 Jun 2021 -- The Iranian Navy's support vessel IRIS Kharg has sunk off the southern port city of Jask, following a blaze on board that could not be extinguished after an hours-long battle.
Iran's Largest Navy Ship Sinks After Catching Fire; Crew Evacuated RFE/RL 02 Jun 2021 -- The Iranian Navy's largest vessel sank in the Gulf of Oman after catching fire early June 2 under unknown circumstances, but the entire crew was evacuated safely.
Deputy FM: Disputes not unresolvable in Vienna talks IRNA 02 Jun 2021 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi emphasized on Wednesday that disputes in Vienna talks have reached a point where everyone believes they are not unresolvable.
Upbeat speculations on revival of JCPOA IRNA 02 Jun 2021 -- Positive and hopeful comments made by the parties involved in the fifth round of the Joint Commission meetings of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) enhance optimism for the revival of the deal before the end of President Hassan Rouhani's term.
Vienna talks: Iran says all participants agree issues of dispute are resolvable Press TV 02 Jun 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator says there are still sticking points in Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and world powers, but all parties agree that the issues of dispute are not irresolvable and could be worked out.
Russia on Vienna talks: Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed Press TV 02 Jun 2021 -- Russia's representative to the international organizations in Vienna says talks underway in the Austrian capital on a potential revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal may need "additional time" to reach a breakthrough, emphasizing that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed.
Huge Fire Breaks Out At Tehran Refinery RFE/RL 02 Jun 2021 -- A massive fire broke out at a state-owned refinery to the south of Tehran, Iranian state media reported, sending thick plumes of black smoke over the city.
COVID-19 kills 171 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Jun 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 80,327 with 171 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Official says SpikoGen vaccine clinical trial will be conducted inside Iran IRNA 01 Jun 2021 -- The spokesman for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Kianoush Jahanpour said the second and the third phases of clinical trial for Iranian-Australian vaccine 'SpikoGen' will be carried out inside Iran.
Iran Showing Interest in 'Various' Russian Arms, Russian Defence Cooperation Agency Chief Says Sputnik 01 Jun 2021 -- Iran is interested in arms supplies from Russia and new contracts can be expected, Dmitry Shugaev, the director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, said on Tuesday.
Two Iranian Pilots Reportedly Die as They Are Ejected From F-5 Plane Before Take-off Sputnik 01 Jun 2021 -- According to IRIB, the incident took place on Tuesday morning at the Dezful air force base in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
What is going on in 5th round of Vienna talks? IRNA 01 Jun 2021 -- The fifth round of the Joint Commission meetings of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is part of a set of meetings to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and hopes are mounting while there are still certain differences.
There no obstacle in Vienna talks: Iran's government spokesman ISNA 01 Jun 2021 -- Iran's government spokesman Ali Rabiei stressed on Tuesday that no major obstacle is on Vienna talks about revival of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Envoy confirms Iran nuclear chief's letter to IAEA IRNA 01 Jun 2021 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Vienna-based International Organizations Kazem Gharibabadi said that Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has sent a letter to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
AEOI chief Salehi sends letter to IAEA Grossi ISNA 01 Jun 2021 -- Ambassador and permanent representative of Iran to the International Organizations in Vienna, Kazem Gharibabadi announced that the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Slahehi has sent a letter to Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.
Iran nuclear chief responds to Grossi's letter on recent cooperation with IAEA Press TV 01 Jun 2021 -- Iran's permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations says the country's nuclear chief has sent a letter to the UN nuclear agency head, welcoming the latter's readiness for "proactive and focused effort" to settle issues pertaining to Tehran's nuclear activities.
UN's Nuclear Watchdog Says Iran Has Failed To Explain Uranium Traces RFE/RL 01 Jun 2021 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog agency said on May 31 that Iran has failed to explain traces of uranium found at several undeclared sites and that it continues to breach enrichment limits spelled out in the 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers.

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