July 2021 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 286 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 31 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 90,630 with 286 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Iran receives 3rd batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from Japan IRNA 31 Jul 2021 -- The Customs Administraiton deputy chairman of Iran said that the third consignment of the Japanese COVID-19 vaccine named 'AstraZeneca' arrived in Iran on Friday night.
US Warships Escort Oil Tanker Attacked in Indian Ocean VOA 31 Jul 2021 -- The U.S. Navy said Saturday two American warships were escorting an Israeli-operated oil tanker to a safe port after it was attacked Thursday off the coast of Oman, killing two crew members.
COVID-19 kills 270 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 90,344 with 270 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry said on Friday.
2nd shipment of Japanese COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Iran IRNA 30 Jul 2021 -- The second consignment of the Japanese COVID-19 vaccine named 'AstraZeneca' arrived in Iran on Friday morning.
Iran receives 10th Russian Sputnik-V Vaccine cargo IRNA 30 Jul 2021 -- Iran has taken delivery of the tenth batch of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik-V" amid its nationwide combat against the epidemic.
Iranian National Charged with Illegally Exporting Laboratory Equipment to Iran US Dept. of Justice 30 Jul 2021 -- A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment today charging a Canadian national with the unlawful export of laboratory equipment from the United States to Iran, through Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
FM Zarif to UN Chief documents Western Breach of JCPOA IRNA 30 Jul 2021 -- In a letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, compiled all documents about 6 years of Western noncompliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and the nuclear deal signed in 2015.
Vienna talks aim to restore original JCPOA; nothing more, nothing less: Russia Press TV 30 Jul 2021 -- Russia's lead negotiator at the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran says the ongoing negotiations aim to restore the agreement in its original form, nothing more and nothing less.
Zarif censures US, E3 for trying to blackmail Iran into renegotiating nuclear deal Press TV 30 Jul 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has censured the United States and E3 or the three European parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal over their "ill-intention" with regard to Iran and trying to blackmail Iran into renegotiating the deal.
WSJ: US plans sanctions campaign on Iran's drones, guided missiles programs Press TV 30 Jul 2021 -- The United States is reportedly planning a sanctions campaign against Iran's defensive drones and guided missiles program, six months after the administration of Joe Biden, who had promised to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal and remove anti-Iran sanctions, assumed office.
Rights Watchdog Urges Iran To Release Those Detained During Recent Protests, Investigate Abuses RFE/RL 30 Jul 2021 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Iranian authorities to "immediately and unconditionally" release those detained during protests against water shortages and economic hardships in Khuzestan and other provinces and to investigate the abusive use of lethal force.
Attack Kills 2 on Israeli-managed Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean VOA 30 Jul 2021 -- An attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman killed two crew members Thursday night, according to the ship's management company, Zodiac Maritime.
Israel Blames Iran For Attack On Tanker That Killed Two Crew RFE/RL 30 Jul 2021 -- Israel on July 30 blamed Iran for an attack on an Israeli-managed oil tanker off Oman that killed two crew members.
COVID-19 kills 292 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 90,074 with 292 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Tehran Has to Make Decisions on JCPOA, 'Ball Remains in Iran's Court', Blinken Says Sputnik 29 Jul 2021 -- Tehran has to make the next decisions on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as the "ball remains in Iran's court", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.
Blinken: Talks About Return to Iran Nuclear Deal 'Will Not Go On Indefinitely' VOA 29 Jul 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday the negotiations on salvaging the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran "cannot and will not go on indefinitely," signaling it's up to Tehran to move forward soon on the issue.
COVID-19 kills 303 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 89,782 with 303 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
Swedish Prosecutors Charge Iranian With War Crimes For 1988 Prison Executions RFE/RL 28 Jul 2021 -- Swedish public prosecutors have charged a 60-year-old Iranian citizen with suspected war crimes committed in Iran in 1988 when around 5,000 political prisoners were executed on government orders.
Protests in Iran US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2021 -- "Protests in Iran that began with a water shortage — owing to drought and governmental mismanagement and neglect — in the Khuzestan province have now spread across various cities including Tehran, Karaj and Tabriz."
Defense minister: 3rd clinical trial phase of "Fakhra" vaccine to begin soon IRNA 27 Jul 2021 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said on Tuesday that the third clinical trial phase of the "Fakhra" vaccine will begin in the coming weeks.
COVID-19 kills 357 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 89,479 with 357 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran vaccine maker says COVID jab output tops 5 mln Press TV 27 Jul 2021 -- Iran's flagship coronavirus vaccine has hit a production milestone of five million doses nearly a month after it was approved for emergency use in the country.
Iran's Zarif hails cooperation with Cuba in vaccine production Press TV 27 Jul 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised cordial relations with Cuba, which recently saw bilateral cooperation in the fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering, especially the production of vaccines.
Iranian Intelligence Ministry strikes Mossad terrorist agents IRNA 27 Jul 2021 -- Forces of Iranian Intelligence Ministry have dealt a heavy blow to Mossad terrorist network, according to a senior intelligence official with the knowledge of the issue.
Iran thwarts Mossad's terrorist sabotages ISNA 27 Jul 2021 -- Director-General of Counterintelligence of Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced on Tuesday that the plan of Mossad's terrorists to carry out acts of sabotage and to create chaos in Iran was thwarted.
Iran arrests Mossad agents plotting urban riots, terror; huge cache of weapons seized Press TV 27 Jul 2021 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has arrested a network of agents with the Israeli Mossad spy agency at the Western borders, confiscating a large cache of weapons and ammunition that they were planning to use to provoke riots and terror inside the country.
IRGC chief warns any military action against Iran will backfire Press TV 27 Jul 2021 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the enemies that any military action against the Islamic Republic would backfire on the perpetrators, stressing that all the conspiracies against the country are doomed to failure.
Protests Spread In Iran As Anger Rises Over Water And Electricity Shortages, Virus Response RFE/RL 27 Jul 2021 -- Angry protests against water shortages and deteriorating economic conditions in Iran are continuing to expand, a day after demonstrators in Tehran made a rare display of open discontent with the country's Islamic leadership.
'Hopeless And Dissatisfied': Growing Anger At Iranian Officials As Protests Spread RFE/RL 27 Jul 2021 -- Analysts say economic desperation and growing frustration in Iranian society have led to angry demonstrations around the country that began with people protesting water shortages the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
Demonstrators Chant 'Death To The Dictator' In Tehran As Protests Spread RFE/RL 26 Jul 2021 -- Angry protests against water shortages and deteriorating economic conditions in Iran have spread to the streets of Tehran, as demonstrators in the capital openly display discontent with the country's Islamic leadership by chanting "Death to the dictator."
COVID-19 kills 322 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 89,122 with 322 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
COVID-19 kills 268 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 88,800 with 268 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Health Minister lauds Iran-Cuba joint COVID19 vaccine IRNA 25 Jul 2021 -- Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said Iran-Cuba joint COVID19 can be one of the most successful vaccines in the world.
Official: Iran receives IRCS' 9th COVID19 vaccine consignment IRNA 25 Jul 2021 -- President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Karim Hemmati said the 9th consignment of COVID19 vaccine provided by IRCS arrived in Iran on Sunday morning.
COVID-19 kills 259 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 88,532 with 259 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Global registration of Iranian-developed COVID-19 vaccine underway: Official IRNA 24 Jul 2021 -- Registration of an Iran-made COVID-19 vaccine – CovIran Barekat – in the World Health Organization (WHO) is underway, according to an official with the knowledge of the project.
Iran to receive 2nd shipment of covid vaccine from Japan next week IRNA 24 Jul 2021 -- The spokesman for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Kianoush Jahanpour said that the second shipment of Japan-donated COVID-19 vaccines would arrive in Iran next Friday.
First shipment of anti-coronavirus vaccine from Japan arrives in Iran IRNA 24 Jul 2021 -- The first consignment of vaccines against COVID-19 disease sent by the Japanese government arrived in Tehran on Friday.
Iran's Navy warships dock at Saint Petersburg, Russia IRNA 24 Jul 2021 -- Iran Navy's Sahand and Makran warships arrived at Saint Petersburg, Russia on Saturday to take part in Russian Navy parade.
Gen. Salami: IRGC to stay with people of sacred Khuzestan to resolve problems Press TV 24 Jul 2021 -- Chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, says the force will stay with the people of Khuzestan until problems in the southwestern province are resolved.
Rights Chief Condemns Iran's Violent Suppression of Water Shortage Protests VOA 24 Jul 2021 -- U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet is condemning the violent suppression by Iranian security forces of protesters demanding action to resolve chronic water shortages in Khuzestan province.
COVID-19 kills 210 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 88,273 with 210 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Supreme Leader receives 2nd dose of Iranian COVID vaccine IRNA 23 Jul 2021 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received the second dose of Iran-made COVID-19 vaccine.
Leader urges vaccine self-reliance, says grievances valid Press TV 23 Jul 2021 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has blamed the disruption in people's access to coronavirus vaccines on breach of promises by foreign vaccine sellers, reiterating his call for self-reliance in vaccine production.
Fifth Death Reported In Iran As Violent Protests Over Water Shortages Continue RFE/RL 23 Jul 2021 -- One person was shot dead in Iran during the eighth consecutive night of protests over severe water shortages, bringing the death toll in the unrest to at least five.
Iran to import 3.1m doses of COVID19 vaccines IRNA 22 Jul 2021 -- Assistant Foreign Minister and Director General of Asia-Pacific department Reza Zabib said Iran will import another 3.1 million doses of COVID19 vaccines in the next few days.
COVID-19 kills 226 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 88,063 with 226 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Defense official says Iran self-sufficient in manufacturing drones, hails Russia as strategic partner Press TV 22 Jul 2021 -- Iran's deputy defense minister says the country has reached self-sufficiency in the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as he hails military ties with Russia as a strategic partner.
Iran formally opens oil terminal outside Strait of Hormuz Press TV 22 Jul 2021 -- Iran has formally inaugurated its new crude oil export terminal on the Sea of Oman, a project hailed by President Hassan Rouhani as a historic achievement which could prove vital in the country's energy future.
Iran Internet Services Disrupted Amid Weeklong Water-Shortage Protests RFE/RL 22 Jul 2021 -- Severe disruptions of Internet services are being reported in Iran a week into protests over water shortages that has seen at least three people killed.
Iran Opens Oil Export Terminal Bypassing Strait Of Hormuz RFE/RL 22 Jul 2021 -- Iran says it has opened its first oil export terminal in the Gulf of Oman to allow Tehran to avoid using the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping route that has long been a focus of regional tensions.
COVID-19 kills 213 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 87,837 with 213 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran Says Police Officer Killed In Sixth Night Of Protests Over Water Shortages RFE/RL 21 Jul 2021 -- An Iranian police officer was killed in the southwestern province of Khuzestan during the sixth consecutive night of protests over severe water shortages, raising the official death toll in the unrest to three.
Iran's Water Shortage Protests Take Sharper Anti-government Tone VOA 21 Jul 2021 -- Water shortage protests in drought-plagued southwestern Iran appear to have spread to more cities and taken on a sharper anti-government tone as the unrest extended into a sixth night.
New COVID Case Record In Iran As Tehran Region Heads Into Lockdown RFE/RL 20 Jul 2021 -- Iran has posted a daily record for coronavirus cases as the capital region locked down to combat a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
Iran's COVID vaccinations hit record high of 400k per day Press TV 20 Jul 2021 -- Iran's health minister Saeid Namaki says the number of coronavirus vaccinations carried out in the country hit a new high on Monday as the government speeds up its free inoculation program against the disease some six months after the campaign kicked off to a slow start.
COVID-19 kills 250 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 87,624 with 250 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Rouhani urges South Korea to settle banking problems, release Iran's frozen assets Press TV 20 Jul 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US sanctions have caused problems in ties with South Korea in financial and banking sectors, urging Seoul to make efforts to solve the issue at the earliest and allow Tehran access to its frozen assets there.
Iran's Angry Water Protests Turn Deadly Amid Severe Drought RFE/RL 20 Jul 2021 -- A woman in southwestern Iran was heard pleading for security forces not to use violence against those protesting water shortages after at least two demonstrators were killed.
Iran's Oil-Rich Khuzestan Hit By Fifth Night Of Protests Over Water Shortage RFE/RL 20 Jul 2021 -- Protests in Iran's oil-rich Khuzestan Province continued for a fifth-straight night over a severe water shortage.
COVID-19 kills 213 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 87,374 with 213 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
FM Spox blames delay in nuclear deal revival on US IRNA 19 Jul 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) was delayed because of the US approach, adding that the talks on the issue would continue after the new administration in Iran took office.
Iran begins loading crude from new terminal outside Strait of Hormuz Press TV 19 Jul 2021 -- Iran has started loading crude from a new oil export terminal built just outside the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway which accommodates a fifth of the global oil supply.
COVID-19 kills 195 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 87,161 with 195 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran has a prisoner-swap agreement with US and UK in place: Spox IRNA 18 Jul 2021 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh, in response to the US denial that there was an agreement on prisoner exchange with Iran, said on Sunday that Iran had an agreement in place with the US and the UK and was ready to implement it "TODAY".
Vienna talks must await Iran' new administration: Araghchi ISNA 18 Jul 2021 -- Iranian deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the head of Iran's negotiating team in nuclear talks Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran is in a transition period as a democratic transfer of power is underway in the country so Vienna talks must await Iran's new administration.
Iranian MP: JCPOA talks framework will not change under Raeisi administration Press TV 18 Jul 2021 -- A senior Iranian lawmaker has said the framework of Iran's policy at the Vienna talks will not change under the incoming administration of Ebrahim Raeisi, noting that the Islamic Republic will continue the talks, aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement, to reach its objectives.
Iran says ready to proceed with prisoner swap deal with US, UK Press TV 18 Jul 2021 -- Iran has rejected the United States' denial of an agreement on a humanitarian prisoner exchange, expressing Tehran's preparedness to immediately proceed with the deal already agreed with Washington and London.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Calls 'Outrageous' US Denying Deal on Prisoner Swap Sputnik 18 Jul 2021 -- Tehran reiterated on 18 July that Iran had reached a deal on prisoner swap with the United States, and denounced the US' denial of this fact as "outrageous."
COVID-19 kills 175 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 86,966 with 175 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Rouhani: Over 7 million doses of vaccines injected so far IRNA 17 Jul 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that over seven million doses of COVID19 vaccine have so far been injected in Iran with another two million doses planned to be injected soon.
More than 7 million doses of vaccine injected so far: President Rouhani ISNA 17 Jul 2021 -- "Unfortunately, the reports indicate an increase in the number of patients infected with the Indian mutated virus in some provinces in the country," President said, adding, "The main solution and the best way to protect the country and the people against this disease is to stay away from the virus".
Vienna talks must await Iran's democratic transition: Top negotiator Press TV 17 Jul 2021 -- Iran's senior nuclear negotiator says underway talks in Vienna concerning the Islamic Republic's 2015 nuclear deal with world countries, have to allow time space for the pending democratic transition in Tehran to take its own course.
Tehran Says Nuclear Talks Must Await Iran's New Administration RFE/RL 17 Jul 2021 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator says the next round of talks in Vienna must wait until Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi takes over in early August.
COVID-19 kills 199 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 86,791 with 199 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
China urges US to lift all anti-Iran sanctions IRNA 16 Jul 2021 -- The Chinese embassy in Tehran wrote on its website on the sixth anniversary of the 2015 nuclear deal also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and the P5+1 (the US, the UK, France, Russia, China plus Germany) that China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian answered CCTV reporter on Thursday that the anti-Iran bans should be removed thoroughly.
COVID-19 kills 201 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 86,592 with 201 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
U.S.-Iran Kidnap Plot: Why Is Iran Attempting To Silence Masih Alinejad? RFE/RL 15 Jul 2021 -- Masih Alinejad's harsh criticism of Iran's clerical establishment, her campaign against the compulsory hijab, and efforts to highlight Tehran's rights abuses, have angered Iranian officials who have tried to silence her through intimidation, smearing her name, and pressuring her family.
Facebook Disrupts Iran-Based Espionage Hacking Group RFE/RL 15 Jul 2021 -- Facebook has disrupted a group of hackers in Iran behind "espionage operations" targeting mostly U.S. military personnel and companies in the defense and aerospace industries.
COVID-19 kills 184 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 86,391 with 184 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Zarif says US sanctions will never "cripple Iran or its centrifuges" IRNA 14 Jul 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that the US sanctions will never be able to "cripple Iran or its centrifuges".
JCPOA guaranteed Iranian nation's rights: Rouhani IRNA 14 Jul 2021 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that one of his administration's most important objectives was to safeguard the nation's rights which were achieved by the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.
JCPOA clear example of constructive interaction, int'l negotiation: President Rouhani ISNA 14 Jul 2021 -- Referring to July 14 in Iran's calendar as a day of dialogue and interaction with the world, the President said, "With the work of the 11th government in lifting the unjust sanctions of the enemies, July 14, 2015 and in the first 100 days of the government's work, the interim agreement with the P5+1 was achieved, and with this agreement, the continuation of sanctions against Iran was stopped".
Tehran Rejects U.S. Charges Of Iranian Plot To Kidnap Journalist RFE/RL 14 Jul 2021 -- Four Iranian nationals have been charged in New York City with conspiring to kidnap a U.S.-based journalist who has publicized the Iranian government's human rights abuses, charges Tehran has called "baseless."
Iranian Intelligence Officials Indicted on Kidnapping Conspiracy Charges US Dept. of Justice 13 Jul 2021 -- Iranian Intelligence Services Allegedly Plotted to Kidnap a U.S. Journalist and Human Rights Activist from New York City for Rendition to Iran
COVID-19 kills 166 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 13 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 86,207 with 166 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iranian Hackers Pose as UK Scholars to Target Experts VOA 13 Jul 2021 -- A notorious group of hackers tied to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has waged a covert campaign targeting university professors and other experts based in the U.K. and the U.S. in an attempt to steal their sensitive information, according to research by the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
Foreign Ministry's final report on JCPOA IRNA 13 Jul 2021 -- "Iran" Newspaper published an artile on Tuesday addressing the Foreign Ministry's quarterly report on implementing the JCPOA which reviewed developments of the deal, including technical disagreements, achieved agreements, consequences of US withdrawal from the deal and elaboration on ongoing talks in Vienna on possible return of the US to the deal.
Iran Foreign Ministry's latest report on JCPOA IRNA 13 Jul 2021 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has submitted its 22nd and the latest report on the 2015 nuclear deal to the parliament to shed light on efforts made by the ministry concerning the international accord.
Iran Says It Is Holding Talks On Prisoner Swap With U.S. RFE/RL 13 Jul 2021 -- Iran said on July 13 that it is holding talks on prisoner exchanges with the United States, a few days after a U.S. official said Washington was working to release its detained citizens.
COVID-19 kills 182 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 86,041 with 182 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran's FM Spox: US sanctions must be removed effectively IRNA 12 Jul 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday said that the sanctions imposed by the US must be lifted effectively.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits quarterly report on JCPOA to Parliament IRNA 12 Jul 2021 -- Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday submitted the 22nd and quarterly report on the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to the parliament.
U.S. Says No 'Deadline' For Iran Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 12 Jul 2021 -- Washington has said that it will issue no ultimatums on the window for a seventh round of talks on Iran's atomic activities but added a warning over potential "nuclear advances" in the meantime.
COVID-19 kills 165 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 85,859 with 165 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
UN: COVID-19 will push 47m. women and girls into extreme poverty IRNA 11 Jul 2021 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on World Population Day, 11 July 2021, said that COVID-19 will push 47 million women and girls into extreme poverty.
Comdr: Regional maritime security center to be launched in Chabahar IRNA 11 Jul 2021 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said the international maritime security coordination center will be launched in the presence of 36 countries in Chabahar Port aiming to maintain maritime security in the region.
COVID-19 kills 151 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 85,694 with 151 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Official says Iran-Cuba joint COVID vaccine 100% effective IRNA 10 Jul 2021 -- Director of Pasteur Institute of Iran Alireza Biglari said the joint vaccine developed by Finlay Vaccine Institute of Cuba and the Pasteur Institute of Iran is 100% effective on severe types and deaths caused by the COVID-19.
Statement: Tehran, Havana cooperation in making COVID19 vaccine, strategic IRNA 10 Jul 2021 -- Finlay Vaccine Institute of Cuba and the Pasteur Institute of Iran in a joint statement announced that Tehran and Havana are conducting strategic cooperation in producing coronavirus vaccine.
No insecurity along Iran's border with Afghanistan: spokesman ISNA 10 Jul 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says there is no insecurity along Iran's borders with Afghanistan thanks to the efforts of Iranian border guards.
Iran Assures Its Frontier With Afghanistan 'Fully Secure' as Taliban Seizes Main Border Crossing Sputnik 10 Jul 2021 -- Iran has had a notoriously poor relationship with the Taliban in past decades, even threatening to launch a military invasion targeting the Sunni fundamentalist movement in the late 1990s over the killings of diplomats at an Iranian consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif in 1998. More recently, Tehran's position has softened somewhat.
Iran Says Transportation Ministry Hit By Cyberattack Radio Farda 10 Jul 2021 -- Iran's Transportation Ministry said that its computer systems and website were affected by a cyberattack on July 10.
Iran: Any assistance to Syria must respect its national sovereignty IRNA 09 Jul 2021 -- Iran's representative in the 16th round of talks on Syria, known as the Astana Process, Aliasghar Khaji stressed that any humanitarian aid to Syria must be through its government with respect to the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of this country.
COVID-19 kills 146 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 85,543 with 146 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran, Russia, Turkey to cooperate to eradicate terrorism in Syria IRNA 08 Jul 2021 -- At the end of the 16th round of talks on Syria, known as the Astana Process, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia, and Turkey announced in a joint statement that they will continue their cooperation until the complete eradication of the ISIS and other terrorist groups in Syria.
COVID-19 kills 136 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 85,397 with 136 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Joint Statement by the Representatives of Iran, Russia and Turkey on the 16th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Nur-Sultan, 7-8 July 2021 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Jul 2021
Iran Hosts Taliban, Afghans for Talks VOA 08 Jul 2021 -- Afghan and Taliban representatives are speaking of progress toward peace and promising further talks after two days of dialogue in Tehran between a senior Taliban delegation and representatives of the Kabul government.
COVID-19 kills 166 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 85,261 with 166 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran Hosts Talks With Afghan, Taliban Delegations As Militants Make Advances RFE/RL 07 Jul 2021 -- Iran says it is hosting talks between an Afghan delegation and senior Taliban representatives.
Iran's Latest Enrichment Moves Endanger Talks On Restoring Nuclear Deal, Western Powers Warn RFE/RL 07 Jul 2021 -- The United States and European powers have warned Iran that its latest uranium enrichment efforts could imperil talks taking place in Vienna on reviving the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran's Rohani Blames Power Cuts On Heat Wave RFE/RL 07 Jul 2021 -- Iran's outgoing President Hassan Rohani has blamed frequent blackouts on a heat wave and severe drought sharply driving up electricity demand.
COVID-19 kills 146 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 85,095 with 146 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
President Rouhani apologizes for recent blackouts IRNA 06 Jul 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani apologized Iranian people for the recent blackouts in Iran and called on Ministry of Energy to elaborate on the issue.
FM Spox says Iran will not change stances on JCPOA, lifting sanctions IRNA 06 Jul 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and lifting sanctions are among Iran's principled stances, saying they will not alter with government change.
IAEA report on Iran producing enriched uranium metal: E3 statement UK FCDO 06 Jul 2021 -- The Foreign Ministers of the governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom respond to the latest IAEA report on Iranian production of enriched uranium.
COVID-19 kills 157 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 84,949 with 157 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
JCPOA has no reasonable alternative: Russia ISNA 05 Jul 2021 -- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized the importance of Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran's Nuclear Power Plant Back Online After Shutdown RFE/RL 05 Jul 2021 -- Iran's sole nuclear power plant has been brought back online after an emergency shutdown two weeks ago, its manager told state media early on July 5.
Iran Reimposes COVID Restrictions As Delta Variant Spreads RFE/RL 04 Jul 2021 -- Iran has announced it is reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the highly contagious delta variant spurs fears of another surge in the country.
COVID-19 kills 165 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 84,792 with 165 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Nuclear Agency Deputy Chief To Visit Iran Next Week RFE/RL 04 Jul 2021 -- The deputy director-general of the UN's nuclear watchdog will travel to Iran next week, Iran's envoy to the UN in Vienna was quoted as saying by state media on July 3.
Iran's Oil Minister Says Teheran Can Quickly Rise Oil Output Once US Sanctions are Lifted Sputnik 04 Jul 2021 -- Earlier this month, the White House lifted some sanctions which targeted three former Iranian officials and several energy companies.
Israeli Intel Group Releases Satellite Footage Of Damage From Drone Attack on Iranian Nuclear Site Sputnik 04 Jul 2021 -- On 23 June Tehran said an attempt to sabotage a building of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) had been thwarted, with Iran's state-controlled media outlet, PressTV and other local outlets reporting the facility in the city of Karaj had been attacked by an unmanned aircraft, adding that there were no injuries or damage sustained.
COVID-19 kills 111 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 84,627 with 111 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iranian President Warns Of Fifth Wave Of COVID; Urges Iranians To Not Travel RFE/RL 03 Jul 2021 -- Iran's president has said that the country may suffer another wave of coronavirus infections, as officials warned the more infectious Delta variant of the disease was spreading.
Envoy: IAEA official's trip to Iran within safeguards framework IRNA 03 Jul 2021 -- Iran's Ambassador to the Vienna-based international organizations Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that the IAEA Deputy Director-General for Safeguards Massimo Aparo is traveling to Iran in the coming days.
U.S. Drops Sanctions On Three Iranians, Says Move Not Linked To Talks To Revive Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 03 Jul 2021 -- The United States has removed sanctions on three Iranians but said the move had nothing to do with talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Iran's Bushehr Power Plant Resumes Operation Two Weeks After Blackout, Official Says Sputnik 03 Jul 2021 -- The Bushehr nuclear power station in Iran's south has resumed its work two weeks after the emergency outage of electricity, Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, a spokesman for the electricity industry, said on Saturday.
COVID-19 kills 127 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 02 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 84,516 with 127 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
COVID-19 kills 125 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Jul 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 84,389 with 125 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iraqis Protest Electricity Cuts as Temperatures Top 50 C VOA 01 Jul 2021 -- As daytime temperatures soar above 50 degrees Celsius across much of Iraq, protesters have taken to the streets in several of the country's cities to vent anger over power cuts that are disrupting their lives. Iraq's electricity ministry says Iran has stopped supplying electricity on all four lines that help power Iraq's grid, demanding that Baghdad pay billions of dollars it still owes Tehran.
US economic war fails to break Iran: President Rouhani IRNA 01 Jul 2021 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that during the economic war the US wanted to break Iran through an economic blockade, but it failed to do so.
Iran Appoints Cleric Sanctioned By The West As New Judiciary Chief RFE/RL 01 Jul 2021 -- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has appointed a hard-line cleric sanctioned by the West as the new chief of the judiciary, replacing President-elect Ebrahim Raisi, who was voted in last month.

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