October 2021 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 177 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 31 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 126,303 with 177 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Indian port of Mundra resumes processing Iranian ships: SAOI Press TV 31 Oct 2021 -- The Shipping Association of Iran (SAOI) says Iranian ships are no longer banned from India's port of Mundra some three weeks after an Indian port operator said it will no longer process containers from Iran at the port.
US has not shown serious will to return to nuclear accord, says Iran's foreign minister Press TV 31 Oct 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the United States has not shown any serious determination to back up its verbal claims that it is ready to return to the nuclear deal with Iran from which Washington withdrew under former President Donald Trump back in 2018.
Russia fully supports resumption of JCPOA in its original form: FM Lavrov Press TV 31 Oct 2021 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow fully supports the idea of resuming the implementation of the landmark Iran nuclear agreement, which was abandoned by the US in 2018, in the form it was signed and later approved by the United Nations, without "any additions or exemptions."
Blinken Says U.S., Allies 'In Lock Step' On Getting Iran Back Into Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 31 Oct 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington is "absolutely in lock step" with Britain, Germany, and France on getting Iran back into a nuclear deal, but added it was unclear if Tehran was willing to rejoin the talks in a "meaningful way."
COVID-19 kills 128 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 126,126 with 128 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Vaccination of students should be seriously pursued: Iran's President ISNA 30 Oct 2021 -- Referring to the importance and role of Iran's scientific and educational environment in the dynamism of society, the President said, "The Ministry of Health should cooperate with the Ministries of Science and Education, should plan to reopen schools and universities in December according to guidelines".
Iran hosts more than 300,000 new Afghan asylum seekers, cannot host any longer ISNA 30 Oct 2021 -- Ambassador and deputy permanent representative of Iran stressed that for more than 40 years, Iran has hosted one of the largest populations of refugees despite it being subjected to inhumane unliteral sanctions, particularly by the United States.
Joint Statement by the President of France Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland Boris Johnson, and President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on Iran The White House 30 Oct 2021
Biden, EU Leaders Urge Iran To Return To Nuclear Talks To Prevent 'Dangerous Escalation' RFE/RL 30 Oct 2021 -- The leaders of the United States, Germany, France and Britain on October 30 called on Iran to return to nuclear talks and resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear accord to prevent a "dangerous escalation."
Turkmen-Iranian Relations Warm Ahead Of Winter RFE/RL 30 Oct 2021 -- Turkmenistan might be getting one of its natural-gas customers back.
U.S. Announces Sanctions Targeting Iran's Drone Program RFE/RL 30 Oct 2021 -- The United States has hit Iran with fresh sanctions for supplying lethal drones and related material to insurgent groups in Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, and Ethiopia.
Iran condemns US Treasury's latest sanctions on real, legal Iranian persons ISNA 30 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the US Treasury's latest sanctions on real and legal Iranian persons.
COVID-19 kills 123 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 125,998 with 123 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Spokesman condemns new US sanctions on Iranian entities IRNA 29 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the US Treasury's latest sanctions on real and legal Iranian entities.
Designation of Six Targets Involved in Iran's Destabilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Activities US Dept. of State 29 Oct 2021 -- The United States will use every appropriate tool to counter Iran's malign influence and activities, including its proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
Treasury Sanctions Network and Individuals in Connection with Iran's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program US Treasury 29 Oct 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated members of a network of companies and individuals that have provided critical support to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programs of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its expeditionary unit, the IRGC Qods Force (IRGC-QF).
US Sanctions Individuals, Firms for Supporting Iran's Drone Program VOA 29 Oct 2021 -- The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned individuals and companies allegedly associated with a network of companies linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Countdown for resumption of JCPOA talks; reactions in US IRNA 29 Oct 2021 -- New administration in Tehran has declared a date for resuming of talks with the P4+1 group on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal; so, the ball is now in the court of the Democrat administration in the US to show readiness for making concessions in order to revitalize diplomacy.
Biden pursuing Trump's failed sanctions policy proves US unreliable: Iran Press TV 29 Oct 2021 -- Iran says the US Treasury Department's latest move to impose a fresh round of sanctions on Iranian natural and legal persons contradicts Washington's claim of seeking to return to the nuclear deal of 2015 and proves the White House is by no means reliable.
Biden Set For G20 Summit, Meetings With Allies On Iran Nuclear Program RFE/RL 29 Oct 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on October 29 opened a dense five-day European trip at the Vatican, where he and Pope Francis had an unusually long meeting during which they were set to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and global poverty.
Iran Hit With Yet Another Cyberattack Likely Conducted By Foreign Country RFE/RL 29 Oct 2021 -- Analysts say a cyberattack earlier this week that disrupted the sale of subsidized fuel in Iran appears to be the latest in a series of cyberstrikes between Tehran and its rivals.
COVID-19 kills 159 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 125,875 with 159 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran receives 32nd cargo of COVID-19 vaccine IRNA 28 Oct 2021 -- The 32nd cargo of coronavirus vaccine consisting of six million doses of Sinopharm products was delivered to Iran on Thursday.
Iran urges IAEA to halt disclosure about confidential information IRNA 28 Oct 2021 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has to stop disclosing Iran's secret information and confidential letters, a senior Iranian official has announced.
JCPOA violators, unlike Iran, far from meaningful negotiating table, Baqeri-Kani tells Press TV Press TV 28 Oct 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator says the parties that have failed to honor their commitments under the 2015 Iran nuclear accord are the ones being far from a meaningful negotiating table, not the Islamic Republic, which has fully complied with its contractual undertakings and never left the table in the first place.
Iran warns of psywar behind IAEA's exposing details of its nuclear work Press TV 27 Oct 2021 -- Iran's nuclear agency says the UN nuclear watchdog's repeated exposition of details of the country's nuclear work is partly driven by psychological warfare intentions.
China urges US to rectify wrong 'maximum pressure' policy against Iran Press TV 28 Oct 2021 -- China has urged the United States to "thoroughly correct its wrong policy of maximum pressure" against Iran in order to bring the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement back on the right track.
Iran says nuclear talks to resume by end of November People's Daily 28 Oct 2021 -- Iran has agreed to resume talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear agreement by the end of November, Iran's nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani tweeted on Wednesday, after his meeting with EU mediators in Brussels.
14th batch of Sputnik V vaccines delivered to Iran Embassy in Moscow IRNA 27 Oct 2021 -- The 14th batch of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, including 800,000 doses, was delivered to the Iranian Embassy in Moscow on Wednesday and will be forwarded to Tehran on Thursday.
COVID-19 kills 197 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 125,716 with 197 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Japan supports Iran with $6.3 million aid through WHO to strengthen national capacity against COVID-19 ISNA 27 Oct 2021 -- The government of Japan has renewed its long-standing solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran by signing a project agreement with the World Health Organization Country Office to support consolidation of national efforts to respond to the COVID-19 emergency across the nation.
Iran says peace in Afghanistan will only stem from inclusive government IRNA 27 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday that peace in Afghanistan will only emanate from the inclusive government in the country.
Iran puts forward concrete proposal to solve Afghanistan crisis IRNA 27 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian detailed on Wednesday Iran's multi-level proposal to solve the crisis in Afghanistan, including formation of an all-inclusive government, the Taliban's responsibilities regarding security, and the distribution of humanitarian aids in the country.
Tehran's meeting on Afghanistan should send unified message to int'l community: FM Amir-Abdollahian ISNA 27 Oct 2021 -- Addressing the second meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan's neighboring countries, the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed, "Afghanistan's current problems are largely rooted in foreign intervention, and the United States should accept responsibility for the devastations it has caused in Afghanistan over the past two decades".
Iran Hosts Conference With Afghanistan's Neighbors RFE/RL 27 Oct 2021 -- Representatives of the countries bordering Afghanistan have met in Tehran to discuss how to coordinate actions in response to the change in government in the war-torn country.
Iran Navy 77th fleet ends expedition at high seas IRNA 27 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Navy 77th fleet ending expedition at high seas docked at the southern port of Bandar Abbas on Wednesday.
Iran to start negotiations before end of November: Deputy FM IRNA 27 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani said on Wednesday that "we agree to start negotiations before the end of November".
Iran Says It's Ready To Resume Nuclear Talks Next Month RFE/RL 27 Oct 2021 -- Iran has agreed to resume talks next month with world powers aimed at reviving the moribund 2015 nuclear deal, its top nuclear negotiator said following talks in Brussels.
Iran Agrees to Resume Nuclear Talks VOA 27 Oct 2021 -- Iran said Wednesday it would resume talks with world powers about its nuclear development program by the end of November.
Iran rejects claims by UN special rapporteur as biased, worthless IRNA 27 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Wednesday rejected claims in a recent report by Javaid Rehman, the UN Special Rapporteur, on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran as biased and worthless.
Iranian President emphasizes need to anticipate, prevent, equip against cyberattacks ISNA 27 Oct 2021 -- Emphasizing the need to anticipate, prevent and equip against cyberattacks, Iranian President said, "Some want to make people angry by creating disorder and disruption in their lives."
COVID-19 kills 156 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 125,519 with 156 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Japan donates $6.3m to bolster Iran's fight against COVID-19 IRNA 26 Oct 2021 -- The Government of Japan has renewed its long-standing solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran by signing a project agreement with the World Health Organization Country Office to support consolidation of national efforts to respond to the COVID-19 emergency across the nation.
Iran imports 6m more doses of Sinopharm vaccine IRNA 26 Oct 2021 -- The 31st COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccine supplied by the Iranian Red Crescent Society including six million doses was delivered to Health Ministry on Tuesday.
Iran says will continue contacts with all sides in Afghanistan IRNA 26 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Tuesday that Iran will continue its contacts with all parties in Afghanistan.
Inclusive govt. main solution for Afghanistan, Iran in contact with all sides: FM Press TV 26 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reaffirmed the need for the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, saying Tehran remains in contact with all sides in the neighboring country, including the interim government in Kabul.
Iran expresses hope for inclusive Afghan govt. ahead of Tehran meeting Press TV 26 Oct 2021 -- Iran has expressed hope for the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan that represents all ethnic groups and reflects their will, as it prepares to host a meeting with a unified message of support for the Afghan people.
Official Tells VOA Iran Believed Behind Attack on US Troops in Syria VOA 26 Oct 2021 -- Iran is believed to have been behind a drone attack last week at the al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria where American troops are based, two U.S. officials told VOA.
Gas stations returning to normal as Iran confirms cyberattack Press TV 26 Oct 2021 -- Iranian gas stations are returning to normal status following a brief outage caused by a cyberattack targeting the country's fuel distribution system.
Cyberattack disrupts fuel distribution at gas stations across Iran: Report Press TV 26 Oct 2021 -- A cyberattack has reportedly targeted gas stations across Iran, causing widespread disruption in the system managing fuel subsidies nationwide.
Cyberattack Disrupts Gas Stations Across Iran, Government Says RFE/RL 26 Oct 2021 -- Gas stations across Iran experienced widespread disruptions on a government system managing fuel subsidies, in what state television said was a cyberattack.
Cyberattack Paralyzes Iran's Gas Stations VOA 26 Oct 2021 -- Iranian media say the country's gas stations have been the target of a cyberattack that left many motorists stuck in long lines at closed stations.
Iran expanding enrichment activity: IAEA Press TV 25 Oct 2021 -- Iran has injected uranium hexafluoride gas enriched up to 20 percent purity level into a centrifuge at its Natanz nuclear facility, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog reports.
COVID-19 kills 140 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 125,363 with 140 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
U.S. Iran Envoy Warns Tehran May Be Delaying Talks To Advance Nuclear Program RFE/RL 25 Oct 2021 -- The top U.S. envoy on Iran says talks to revive the moribund the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers are at a "critical phase," warning that Iran may be engaging in delaying tactics to advance its nuclear program.
COVID-19 kills 171 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 125,223 with 171 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran's RCS receives 30th batch of COVID-19 vaccine IRNA 24 Oct 2021 -- The 30th consignment of COVID-19 vaccine containing 6 million doses of Sinopharm purchased by Iran's Red Crescent Society was delivered to the Health Ministry.
Raeisi: Iran committed to obligations while US, EU face decision-making crisis Press TV 24 Oct 2021 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic remains committed to obligations it has undertaken under the nuclear deal with world powers, but the United States and the European sides have failed to do so as they cannot make a final decision on the matter.
IAEA chief hopes to meet with Iran's foreign minister Press TV 24 Oct 2021 -- The UN nuclear watchdog's chief says he wishes to be able to meet with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian "soon."
UN Nuclear Chief Says Restrictions On Access To Iranian Facility Threaten Work Of Monitoring Program RFE/RL 24 Oct 2021 -- The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog says his monitoring program in Iran has been restricted at a key facility, raising concern that it will not be possible for world powers that are party to a 2015 nuclear deal to "reconstruct the picture" of Iran's nuclear program down the road.
Tehran Vows Israel Will Suffer 'Thousands of Billions' of Dollars in Damage if It Dares Attack Iran Sputnik 24 Oct 2021 -- Last week, Israeli media reported that the government had approved a budget of 5 billion shekels (about $1.5 billion) to prepare for a possible attack against Iran's nuclear facilities. Tel Aviv has repeatedly accused Tehran of secretly pursuing nukes. Tehran has vocally denied the claims.
COVID-19 kills 124 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 125,052 with 124 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran ready to invest in Afghanistan's different sectors, envoy tells Taliban acting FM Press TV 23 Oct 2021 -- Iran's ambassador to Kabul says economic woes are the common foe faced by Iran and Afghanistan, voicing Tehran's readiness to invest in various sectors in Afghanistan to help reconstruct the war-torn country.
Iran says will resume negotiations with G4+1 soon IRNA 23 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Saturday referred to recent talks with the European Union in Tehran and the continuation of talks in Brussels, noting that Tehran will resume nuclear negotiations with G4+1 soon.
Iran says resolved to broaden ties with Azerbaijan after Baku releases truck drivers Press TV 23 Oct 2021 -- Iran says Azerbaijan's release of two Iranian truck drivers detained last month constitutes a constructive move to clear misunderstandings, expressing Tehran's keenness to improve and broaden relations with Baku.
Iran-P4+1 talks on sanctions removal to resume soon: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 23 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the negotiations between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries on the removal of US anti-Iran sanctions will be resumed in the near future.
COVID-19 kills 165 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 124,928 with 165 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iranian, Turkish FMs voice concern over surge in Daesh terror attacks in Afghanistan Press TV 22 Oct 2021 -- Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers have voiced concern over a surge in Daesh's terrorist attacks on worshippers in Afghanistan, which killed scores of worshippers during Friday prayers this month.
COVID-19 kills 178 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 124,763 with 178 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran's Goal Of Coronavirus Vaccine Self-Sufficiency Suffers Setbacks RFE/RL 21 Oct 2021 -- Iran unveiled its homegrown Fakhra coronavirus vaccine to much fanfare, with officials touting it as a "high-quality" inoculation.
"Velayat Sky Defenders 10" drills begin IRNA 21 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Army's Air Defense Force started the main and operational phase of the drills dubbed "Velayat Sky Defenders 10" on Thursday.
Homegrown Yasin-90 missile hits targets during nationwide aerial drills Press TV 21 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Army's Air Force has showcased its capabilities during a large-scale aerial exercise, which included hitting targets with homegrown Yasin-90 standoff missile and domestically-produced rockets.
COVID-19 kills 162 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 124,585 with 162 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran Air Force to hold large-scale Devotees of Velayat Sanctuary-10 drills Press TV 20 Oct 2021 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) is set to hold large-scale and nationwide drills, enlisting as many as five airbases and featuring a variety of military aircraft.
COVID-19 kills 167 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 124,423 with 167 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran's military chief urges development of defense ties with Russia Press TV 19 Oct 2021 -- Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri urges development of the country's defense ties with the Russian Federation.
Iran Uses Nuclear Talks to Buy Time to Reach Weapons-Grade Uranium, Israel Envoy to UN Says Sputnik 19 Oct 2021 -- Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan on Tuesday accused Iran of using the nuclear diplomacy talks in Vienna to buy time to achieve near weapons-grade uranium enrichment.
Iran Says Nuclear Envoy Will Go to Brussels, But Doubts Persist Over Tehran's Seriousness VOA 19 Oct 2021 -- Hopes are fading fast of coaxing Tehran back into serious nuclear talks. EU officials failed last week to persuade Iran's new hardline administration to agree on a date to resume negotiations in Vienna over reviving a 2015 pact President Barack Obama struck with Tehran.
Over-compliance with US sanctions hurting Iran's 'butterfly kids' UN News 19 Oct 2021 -- Over-compliance with United States-imposed sanctions against Iran is harming the right to health, and people with a rare skin disease are among those affected, many of them children, experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Tuesday.
Iran Maintains Huge Arsenal of Missiles, Drones Despite Sanctions, Commander Says Sputnik 18 Oct 2021 -- Iran has one of the largest arsenals of missiles and military drones in the region and the world despite years of sanctions, the head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force said Monday.
Iran says talks on removal of sanctions to resume Thursday Press TV 18 Oct 2021 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister Ali Baqeri-Kani will travel to Brussels on Thursday to continue talks with the European Union's deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora based on an agreement reached in Tehran last week.
EU Says No Iran Nuclear Talks In Brussels On October 21 RFE/RL 18 Oct 2021 -- The European Union has said no talks are scheduled to take place with Iran in Brussels on October 21 on resuming negotiations over the 2015 nuclear deal, contradicting a declaration made by Iran's Foreign Ministry.
COVID-19 kills 199 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 124,075 with 199 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran imports 6m more doses of COVID19 vaccines IRNA 17 Oct 2021 -- The 27th COVID-19 vaccine consignment including 6 million doses of vaccine provided by Iranian Red Crescent Society was delivered to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education on Sunday.
Iran FM raises alarm at 'dangerous' rise of Takfiri terror groups in Afghanistan Press TV 17 Oct 2021 -- The Iranian foreign minister has condemned recent deadly terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, raising the alarm at the rise of Daesh and other Takfiri terror outfits in the conflict-ridden South Asian country.
Iran Navy 77th fleet in Oman's Salalah Port: Cmdr IRNA 17 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said that the Iranian Navy 77th fleet docked at Salalah Port of Oman.
Top commander says Iran firm to boost military cooperation with Russia Press TV 17 Oct 2021 -- Iran's top commander says the Islamic Republic is resolute on the improvement of military cooperation with Russia in line with the administration of President Ebrahim Raeisi's "Look to the East" policy.
Iran says US must show 'goodwill, serious action' before returning to sanctions removal talks Press TV 17 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United States needs to show "goodwill and sincerity" and take a "serious" step before returning to talks on the removal of Washington's sanctions against Tehran.
COVID-19 kills 181 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 123,876 with 181 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran warns of divisive plots by Islamic ummah's enemies in Afghanistan ISNA 16 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement condemned terrorist attack at the Fatemieh Mosque in Kandahar.
IRGC naval forces to be armed with 2,000-km-range cruise missiles in near future: Cmdr. Press TV 16 Oct 2021 -- Chief Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says the naval units of his forces will be armed with cruise missiles with an operational range of up to 2,000 kilometers and capable of targeting moving vessels in the near future.
Iran Navy fends off pirate attack on Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Aden Press TV 16 Oct 2021 -- An Iranian warship has successfully thwarted a pirate attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden following a heavy exchange of fire.
Former Iranian Central Bank Chief Handed 10-Year Prison Sentence RFE/RL 16 Oct 2021 -- A court in Iran sentence the former governor of the country's central bank to 10 years in prison for violating Iran's currency system, a judiciary spokesperson said on October 16.
EX-Iranian chief banker sentenced to 10 years over mismanagement Press TV 16 Oct 2021 -- A former governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and one of his deputies along with other government officials have been given long prison sentences over a case related to turbulences in the country's foreign currency market beginning 2016.
COVID-19 kills 197 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 123,695 with 197 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Commander says IRGC Navy has full control of Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz IRNA 15 Oct 2021 -- Iran's IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami said that IRGC's Navy has full control over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz through its modern electronic warfare.
Gen. Salami hails IRGC Navy's 'quick reaction' capability in face of enemy Press TV 15 Oct 2021 -- The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Guards' naval forces have reached the "quick reaction" capability in the face of any threat, stressing that the enemies have to come to terms with the reality of Iran's offensive and defensive power.
FM: Saudi Arabia 'serious about' detente with Iran, talks 'cordial' Press TV 15 Oct 2021 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has signaled his country's desire to repair relations with Iran, saying the kingdom is "serious" about talks with the Islamic Republic.
EU Awaiting Response From U.S., Tehran Before Calling Meeting Of Nuclear Deal Negotiators RFE/RL 15 Oct 2021 -- EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell is waiting on responses from Washington and Tehran before calling a meeting of negotiators on the Iranian nuclear deal, his spokesman said.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Oct 2021
COVID-19 kills 223 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 123,498 with 223 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
IRCS delivers 6m more doses of COVID-19 vaccine to health ministry IRNA 14 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) on Thursday delivered the 26th consignment of imported COVID-19 vaccines, containing 6 million doses, to the Health Ministry.
Iran: Partnership deal with China facilitated large volume of vaccine imports Press TV 14 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the imports of tens of millions of Chinese-made coronavirus vaccines might not have happened if it had not been for the 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership deal between Iran and China.
Visiting EU Diplomats In Talks With U.S., Iranian Officials To Prepare Return To Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 14 Oct 2021 -- In a push to resume talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, the European Union's envoy charged with coordinating the negotiations met with Iranian officials in Tehran on October 14, as the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell was in Washington to discuss the matter with his U.S. counterpart.
In Tehran, EU envoy discusses removal of sanctions on Iran Press TV 14 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri-Kani has met with EU deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora, who is on a visit to Tehran to discuss, among other things, the future of Vienna talks to remove Washington's anti-Iran sanctions.
Top Iran, Pakistan military officials discuss enhanced naval cooperation, key security issues Press TV 14 Oct 2021 -- Top Iranian and Pakistani military officials have discussed possible ways to improve cooperation in various fields, particularly naval security, among a wide range of other topics.
Russia criticizes EU pessimism over talks in Vienna to remove anti-Iran sanctions Press TV 14 Oct 2021 -- The Russian ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says his country believes, unlike the European Union, there are no reasons to be pessimistic about the fate of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, whose revival depends on a removal of all anti-Iran sanctions.
U.S., Israel Mull Options On Iran Amid Ongoing Efforts To Restart Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 14 Oct 2021 -- The United States and Israel say they are exploring a Plan B for dealing with Iran if Tehran does not return in good faith to negotiations to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's daily coronavirus deaths retreats again to under 200 IRNA 13 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 123,275 with 194 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Commander of Khatam ul-Anbia Defense Air Base: Defenders of Velayat Skies Joint Expertise Air Defense War Game 1400 ends IRNA 13 Oct 2021 -- Commander of Khatam ul-Anbia (P) Defense Air Base said here on Wednesday that the Defenders of Velayat Skies Joint Expertise Air Defense War Game 1400 ended today after achieving all pre-defined objectives.
All systems in air defense drills are Iran-made: Commander IRNA 13 Oct 2021 -- Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the aerospace division of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), underlined that all air defense systems deployed in maneuvers codenamed 'Modafean Aseman Velayat 1400' (Guardians of 'Velayat Sky' 1400) are domestically-manufactured.
Majid, Dezful air defense systems destroy targets IRNA 13 Oct 2021 -- The commander of the Air Defense Headquarters said on Wednesday that Majid and Dezful defense systems had successfully destroyed their targets in the recent drill.
IRGC makes operational Quds domestic radar IRNA 13 Oct 2021 -- Quds domestic radar was put into operation for the first time by IRGC air forces in the joint Modafe'an-e Aseman-e Velayat (Defenders of Skies under Guardianship of Supreme Jurisprudence) military drill.
Iran successfully test-fires Joshan, Khatam air defense systems IRNA 13 Oct 2021 -- Domestically-manufactured air defense systems of Joshan and Khatam were successfully test-fired during major airpower drill in Iran, an Iranian commander said on Wednesday.
Iran Armed Forces have acquired cutting-edge defense technology: IRGC Press TV 13 Oct 2021 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s chief commander says that the country's Armed Forces have, thanks to completely indigenous efforts, equipped themselves with the world's top-of-the-range defensive technology.
Iran Shows Off Mystery New Ground-based Vertical Launch Missile System - Video Sputnik 13 Oct 2021 -- Over the past decade-and-a-half, the Islamic Republic has developed a large arsenal of homegrown missile systems tasked with everything from providing air defence to massed strikes against ground installations and warships in the event of enemy aggression.
Iran's Army, IRGC unveil new domestically-developed air defense systems in joint drill Press TV 13 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Armed Forces have unveiled new homegrown air defense systems, which operated flawlessly to intercept and destroy cruise missiles fired at them, on the second day of large-scale aerial maneuvers.
Only way South Korea can repair image is to return funds: Iran Press TV 13 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says that the only way South Korea can repair its tainted image in Iran is by quickly returning billion of dollars in funds frozen in the country because of US pressure.
There Should be a Possibility to Negotiate Deal 'Stronger' Than JCPOA, US Special Envoy to Iran Says Sputnik 13 Oct 2021 -- According to Robert Malley, Washington believes the best way forward is to get back to Iran nuclear deal and then discuss ways of strengthening it.
Hopes Dim for Iran's Return to Nuclear Deal VOA 13 Oct 2021 -- Efforts to get Tehran to return to the terms of the Iran nuclear deal are in danger of falling short, forcing the United States and its allies to consider non-diplomatic options to contain the threat, according to top U.S. officials.
EU Envoy To Visit Iran, Raise 'Urgency' To Resume Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 13 Oct 2021 -- The top European diplomat coordinating international talks to revive the 2015 nuclear with Iran is traveling to Iran to push for a resumption of nuclear talks that have stalled amid a change of government in Iran.
Iran, Azerbaijan Pledge To Ease Recent Tensions 'Through Dialogue' RFE/RL 13 Oct 2021 -- Azerbaijan and Iran have agreed to resolve their diplomatic crisis through dialogue amid tensions that erupted last month over exercises near their shared border and a dispute over a possible Israeli military presence in Azerbaijan.
Iran, Azerbaijan stress need to resolve issues through dialogue, cooperation Press TV 13 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Azerbaijani counterpart have in a phone conversation stressed the need for the resolution of recent issues between Baku and Tehran through dialogue and cooperation.
COVID-19 kills 213 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 123,081 with 213 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran successfully fires new systems in air defense drills IRNA 12 Oct 2021 -- New domestically-developed systems were successfully fired in Modafe'an-e Aseman-e Velayat (Defenders of Skies under Guardianship of Supreme Jurisprudence) military drills in central deserts of Iran on Tuesday.
Iran's Armed Forces smash medium-altitude targets during major drills Press TV 12 Oct 2021 -- The first day of major airpower drills by the various branches of Iran's Armed Forces sees the forces successfully laying into medium-altitude targets using completely indigenous military hardware.
Army, IRGC air defense units launch large-scale aerial drills in central Iran Press TV 12 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Armed Forces have launched a large-scale military exercise, involving air defense units and domestically-developed military hardware, with the goal of strengthening the protection of the country's aerial borders and sensitive sites.
Indian Port Operator Bans Cargo Containers From Iran RFE/RL 12 Oct 2021 -- India's biggest ports operator has announced that it will refuse containerized cargo from Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan after mid-November in a ban that is thought to stem for a major recent heroin seizure.
Iran's steps in JCPOA talks will correspond to moves by other parties: Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 12 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran will soon "finalize" its internal deliberations on the resumption of the Vienna talks aimed at reviving the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal it signed with world powers.
Intelligence forces arrest 10 spies in southern Iran IRNA 12 Oct 2021 -- The Iranian Intelligence Ministry stated on Tuesday that the intelligence forces have detained 10 people linked to foreign intelligence services in Bushehr province, Iran.
Iran's security forces capture 10 spies linked to regional states in Bushehr Province Press TV 12 Oct 2021 -- Iran's security forces in the southern province of Bushehr have arrested a network of 10 agents linked to the intelligence services of some regional countries allied to Western powers.
FM: Iran respects Lebanese sovereignty, ready to aid Lebanon if officially asked Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is ready to help Lebanon weather its current economic crisis if the Lebanese government officially asks for it.
COVID-19 kills 276 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 122,868 with 276 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
COVID-19 kills 222 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 122,592 with 222 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran's RCS delivers 6m doses of COVID-19 vaccine to health ministry IRNA 10 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Red Crescent Society (RCS) on Sunday delivered the 24th consignment of imported COVID-19 vaccines, containing 6 million doses, to the Health Ministry.
Iranian Army Ground Force chief celebrates largest chopper fleet in region, self-sufficiency in drones Press TV 10 Oct 2021 -- The Iranian Army's Ground Force possesses the largest chopper fleet in the region and enjoys self-sufficiency in the field of combat and surveillance drones, the commander of the force has said.
Iran Claims Larger Than Expected Stockpile Of 20 Percent Enriched Uranium RFE/RL 10 Oct 2021 -- Iran's nuclear chief has said Tehran has far more enriched uranium than what the UN's nuclear inspectors reported just last month.
Tehran Accumulates More Than 120 kg of 20% Enriched Uranium Sputnik 10 Oct 2021 -- Tehran began enriching uranium beyond the limits set in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal after the United States unilaterally quit the agreement in 2018 and reinstated harsh economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Electricity generation in Bushehr Power Plant-1 hits 50b kWh IRNA 10 Oct 2021 -- Generation of electricity at the 1st phase of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in southern Iran has hit 50 billion kWh, head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Sunday.
AEOI Chief: Iran moving in line with peaceful nuclear objectives IRNA 10 Oct 2021 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to support countries that follow peaceful nuclear energy goals, saying it is clear that Iran has taken steps in line with peaceful objectives.
Official: IAEA basing Iran reports on 'deceptive information' Press TV 10 Oct 2021 -- Iran's nuclear authority says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays into the hands of Israel and the MKO terror group, basing its analyses on Tehran's nuclear program on "deceptive information" provided by the pair.
Iran's Power Company Warns Of Cuts Due To Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining RFE/RL 10 Oct 2021 -- Iran's state electricity company has warned that illicit cryptocurrency miners in the country could cause new power cuts this winter.
Merkel Calls on Iran to Return to Negotiations on Nuclear Deal VOA 10 Oct 2021 -- Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Israel Sunday, meeting with Israeli leaders. She called on Iran to return to negotiations on a new nuclear deal. Under her leadership, Israel and Germany have had close relations including cooperation on Iran and its nuclear program. The visit comes as Iran says it has 120 kilograms of enriched uranium.
Iran COVID-19 deaths continues to fall IRNA 09 Oct 2021 -- Some 173 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours which indicates a fall in the daily number of COVID-19 deaths in the country, Iran's Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Iran-Cuba coronavirus vaccines proves 99% effective IRNA 09 Oct 2021 -- Pasteurcovac, a coronavirus vaccine jointly developed by Iran and Cuba, proved to be 99 percent effective against COVID-19, the president of Pasteur Institute of Iran said on Saturday.
Abolhassan Banisadr, Iran's First President After 1979 Revolution, Dies RFE/RL 09 Oct 2021 -- Abolhassan Banisadr, who was elected Iran's first president after the 1979 revolution and later fled the country and became an outspoken opponent of the theocratic government, has died. He was 88.
Banisadr, Iran's First President After 1979 Revolution, Dies in Paris VOA 09 Oct 2021 -- Abolhassan Banisadr, the first president of Iran's Islamic Republic, died Saturday in Paris at the age of 88 following a lengthy illness.
COVID-19 kills 185 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 122,197 with 185 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
US lifts sanctions on two Iranian industrial entities, says 'no change in sanctions policy toward Iran' Press TV 08 Oct 2021 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has lifted sanctions on two Iranian industrial entities but said there is "no change in US sanctions policy toward Iran," and described the move as irrelevant to talks on the possible revival of a multilateral nuclear agreement with Tehran.
Iran will never abandon 'definite policy' to use peaceful nuclear energy: President Raeisi Press TV 08 Oct 2021 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic will never abandon its "main and categorical policy" of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Iran categorically rejects 'baseless' nuclear allegations by Saudi Arabia, certain European states Press TV 08 Oct 2021 -- Iran has categorically rejected "baseless allegations" against its nuclear and missile programs by certain European countries and Saudi Arabia, saying its peaceful programs are being pursued in line with the country's inherent rights and international commitments.
COVID-19 kills 233 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 122,012 with 233 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
In Beirut, Iran FM assures Lebanon of full support, offers help in development projects Press TV 07 Oct 2021 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reaffirmed Iran's strong support for Lebanon, a sanctions-hit nation battered by an economic crisis, saying the Islamic Republic is ready to play an active role in promoting the Arab country's development projects.
Pentagon Says No Recent Unsafe Interactions Between US, Iranian Vessels in Persian Gulf Sputnik 07 Oct 2021 -- There have been no unsafe interactions recently between US and Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf, US Navy Central Command Public Affairs Officer Tim Hawkins said on Thursday.
Iran FM: Tehran disregards oral messages, empty promises over JCPOA revival Press TV 07 Oct 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says neither the United States' oral messages nor the European powers' empty promises are taken seriously in Tehran when it comes to their calls for a mutual return to the 2015 historic nuclear agreement.
COVID-19 kills 216 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Oct 2021 -- 216 people died of the coronavirus in Iran during the past 24 hours, while the vaccine doses administered passed 60 million, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Return to talks on JCPOA revival 'not in a distant future': Russia envoy Press TV 06 Oct 2021 -- The Russian ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says the resumption of talks on the revival of Iran's nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is only a matter of time and will take place "not in a distant future."
Blinken, Lavrov Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal As Tehran Signals Talks 'Days' Away RFE/RL 06 Oct 2021 -- The top U.S. and Russian diplomats have discussed their shared interest in the restoration of the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
Blinken Speaks With Russia's Lavrov About Restoring Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 06 Oct 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that he had spoken with his Russian counterpart about restoring Iran's nuclear deal and that the issue is of mutual concern to the United States and Russia.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Moscow, October 6, 2021 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Oct 2021
Azerbaijan Shuts Office, Mosque Linked To Iranian Supreme Leader Amid Tensions RFE/RL 05 Oct 2021 -- Azerbaijan has closed a mosque and an office linked to Iran's supreme leader in Baku just days after Tehran held military maneuvers close to the two countries' common border.
COVID-19 kills 216 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 121,563 with 216 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran delivers fifth shipment of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan Press TV 05 Oct 2021 -- Iran has delivered a fifth shipment of humanitarian aid for the Afghan people to the interim Taliban government in Afghanistan.
FM Spox: We will return to Vienna as soon as our internal review process is concluded IRNA 05 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh in a message referred to his interview with France24, saying: "We will return to Vienna as soon as our internal review process is concluded."
Russian Envoy to Vienna Says No Reason to Think Tehran Unwilling to Continue JCPOA Talks Sputnik 05 Oct 2021 -- Russia has no reason to think that Iran does not want to continue negotiations on reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and believes Tehran will return to the negotiating table in due course, Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, said on Tuesday.
'We Are Going to Get Back to Vienna': Iran's FM Says JCPOA Talks to Resume by 'Early November' Sputnik 05 Oct 2021 -- A day after Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian revealed Tehran was preparing for a seventh round of talks with the United States and other members of the 2015 nuclear deal about restoring the agreement, his deputy has said they could return by early November.
COVID-19 kills 238 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 121,347 with 238 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
U.S. should unfreeze Iranian assets to show goodwill in nuclear talks: Iran's FM People's Daily 04 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Saturday that he demanded the United States to show the "true will" of reaching an agreement with Iran by liberating part of Iranian assets frozen abroad under U.S. sanctions.
Lift Iran sanctions if you seek end to global energy crisis: Minister Press TV 04 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji says removing sanctions from Iran's hydrocarbon sector would be key to resolving a global energy crisis that has affected supplies in many Western countries.
Iran to begin construction of Arak IR-20 reactor next year, says nuclear chief Press TV 04 Oct 2021 -- Iran's nuclear chief has said the country will launch the construction of the Arak IR-20 reactor next year, according to a lawmaker.
Israel Accuses Iran Of Cyprus Attack Plot After Alleged Hitman Arrested RFE/RL 04 Oct 2021 -- The Israeli prime minister's office has accused Iran of orchestrating an attempted "act of terror" against Israeli businesspeople living in Cyprus, after a man suspected of being hired to carry out the attacks was arrested on the island.
Iran Says Waiting For IAEA To React To 'Israeli Attack' On Nuclear Site RFE/RL 04 Oct 2021 -- Iran is calling on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to clarify its position regarding an alleged Israeli attack on a centrifuge-component manufacturing workshop near Tehran in June, amid a dispute with the UN nuclear agency over access to the site.
COVID-19 kills 229 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Oct 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 121,109 with 229 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Construction of Arak IR20 Reactor to begin within a year: MP IRNA 03 Oct 2021 -- The rapporteur of Parliament's Energy Commission said here on Sunday that according to the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), the construction of Arak IR20 Reactor will start within a year.
Iran planning to meet 50% of its energy needs from nuclear power plants: AEOI chief IRNA 03 Oct 2021 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said Iran has set a goal to meet 50 percent of the country's demand for 10,000-16,000 MW of electricity by building new [nuclear] power plants with a combined capacity of 8,000 MW.
Iran's recent military drill a message to Zionists, terrorists: FM ISNA 03 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Iran recently held a military drill against the activities of the Zionists and terrorists in the region through which the country sent a message to them.
Iran wants nuclear energy to generate electricity, radiopharmaceuticals: AEOI chief Press TV 03 Oct 2021 -- Iran's nuclear chief says Tehran will continue the development of its peaceful nuclear program to meet its acute need for electricity and produce radiopharmaceuticals to be used in medicine, industry, agriculture, and the environment.
Iran to let Central Bank sue S Korea if it fails to act on frozen funds, Amir-Abdollahian warns Press TV 03 Oct 2021 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned that Tehran will not stop the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) from filing a lawsuit against South Korea over the freezing of Iranian assets in its banks under US pressure if Seoul fails to take practical strides to unblock the funds.
COVID-19 kills 217 Iranians over past 24 hours, dropping death toll to 70-day low IRNA 02 Oct 2021 -- Two days after Iran's Health Ministry announced passing the fifth peak of the coronavirus spread in all provinces of Iran, the daily death number fell to 217 cases on Saturday, setting a 70-day low.
Acceleration in vaccination of students necessary: President Raisi ISNA 02 Oct 2021 -- Iranian President said that preparations have been made for the start of face-to-face education in schools, adding, "In addition to measures taken to vaccinate teachers, school staff, parents and school service drivers, it is necessary to vaccinate students over the age of twelve".
Iran to introduce COVID vaccine mandate in mid-October Press TV 02 Oct 2021 -- An Iranian health ministry official say a coronavirus vaccine mandate will be enforced in the country in mid-October amid efforts by the government to fully reopen the economy now that vaccination rates have improved.
FM spokesman underscores Iran's commitment to dialogue, diplomacy IRNA 02 Oct 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said here on Saturday that he has in France emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran's commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the only way ahead.
Iran strongly stands up to enemies, will give 'crushing' response to threats: Navy commander Press TV 02 Oct 2021 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the naval forces strongly stand up to the enemies and will give a harsh and crushing response to any threat and wrong move against the country's territorial waters.
Iranian Army's Air Defense Force unveils new tactical radar, long-range simulator Press TV 02 Oct 2021 -- The Iranian Army has showcased a new homegrown tactical radar system capable of highly accurate detection of targets, and a long-range simulator used to intercept and track ballistic missiles and a wide range of projectiles and flying objects.
Army Ground Force starts military exercise in northwest Iran Press TV 01 Oct 2021 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force has started a military exercise in the northwestern part of the country, attended by armored, artillery, drone, and electronic warfare units under air cover provided by helicopter gunships.
Iran's Army military drill kicks off in NW region IRNA 01 Oct 2021 -- Entitled as 'Fatehan (Conquerors) of Kheibar', military drills of Iran's Army Ground Forces started in Northwestern parts of Iran on Friday Morning.
Explainer: What's Behind Fresh Tensions On The Iran-Azerbaijan Border? RFE/RL 01 Oct 2021 -- Tensions have increased recently between Tehran and Baku over three issues: a joint military drill that Azerbaijani troops conducted alongside their Turkish and Pakistani counterparts some 500 kilometers from the Iranian border; Azerbaijani restrictions on Iranian truck drivers' access to Armenia and the detention of two drivers; and Azerbaijani ties to Iran's archenemy Israel.

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