April 2022 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 11 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,083 with 11 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran's Navy to receive indigenous Zagros, Damavand-2 destroyers soon: Cmdr. Press TV 30 Apr 2022 -- Iran's top Navy commander says the production of indigenous Zagros and Damavand-2 destroyers is progressing as planned, and the two major military feats will join the country's naval fleet in near future.
IRGC has strong presence in sea borders: Cmdr IRNA 30 Apr 2022 -- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander announced on Saturday that sea borders in the country are in the best condition as the IRGC forces have good and strong presence there.
IRGC has strong presence in sea borders: Admiral Tangsiri ISNA 30 Apr 2022 -- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander announced on Saturday that sea borders in the country are in the best condition as the IRGC forces have good and strong presence there.
IAEA chief's visit to Iran refuted ISNA 30 Apr 2022 -- No plans have been made for the IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to visit Iran.
Supreme Leader Urges International Recognition Of Taliban-Led Government RFE/RL Gandhara 29 Apr 2022 -- The supreme leader of Afghanistan's Taliban has called again on the international community to recognize the government of the radical militant group that swept to power in August amid the withdrawal of the U.S.-led international forces.
COVID-19 kills 14 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,072 with 14 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran's IRGC disbands counterrevolutionary terror outfit in Kordestan province Press TV 29 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismantled a counterrevolutionary terrorist group in the country's western province of Kordestan, identifying and arresting all members of the terror outfit.
Iran registers 17 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours IRNA 28 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Ministry of Health on Thursday put the daily coronavirus deaths at 17 which take the country's total fatalities from the respiratory disease to 141,058 since the pandemic began.
Iran definitely collected UK payment to settle historic debt: CBI Press TV 28 Apr 2022 -- Iran has rejected media reports claiming that Tehran has yet to receive a payment made by the United Kingdom last month to settle a historic debt.
Strategic goals of Chinese defense minister's visit to Tehran Press TV 28 Apr 2022 -- Western media are making every attempt to use the Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe's visit to Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on regional and international developments as well as issues of mutual interests as a ploy to indoctrinate a false notion that the 25-year partnership agreement signed between Iran and China has a military nature.
Iranian Authorities Accused Of Imposing 'Stone Age' Restrictions At Universities RFE/RL 28 Apr 2022 -- As tens of thousands of Iranian students flocked back to university this month, following a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, many were greeted with new restrictions.
COVID-19 kills 17 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,041 with 17 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran slams illegal foreign presence in Syria, says war on terror must not be used as pretext Press TV 27 Apr 2022 -- Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has censured the "illegal presence" of foreign forces in Syria, stating that the war on terrorism must not be used as a pretext to undermine Syria's sovereignty.
Iran still ready to set up power plant in Lebanon: FM spokesman IRNA 26 Apr 2022 -- The Islamic Republic's proposal for constructing a power plant in Lebanon is still on the table, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said.
COVID-19 kills 28 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,024 with 28 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
No ministers meeting on JCPOA in Vienna unless US observes Iran's redlines: Source tells Press TV Press TV 26 Apr 2022 -- In exclusive remarks to Press TV, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team dismisses reports claiming that the foreign ministers of the countries remaining in the 2015 deal with Iran would travel to Vienna to announce a "final agreement."
State Dept. Says Unresolved Complex Questions May Preclude Mutual Return to JCPOA Sputnik 26 Apr 2022 -- The United States believes that a number of remaining unresolved complex issues may preclude the parties to the Iran nuclear deal from mutually returning to compliance with the accord, State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Tuesday.
Iran doesn't recognize "unilateral sanctions" against Russia: ministry People's Daily 26 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that Iran does not recognize "unilateral sanctions" against Russia, official news agency IRNA reported.
COVID-19 kills 21 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,996 with 21 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran: New talks with Saudi Arabia 'progressive and positive' Press TV 25 Apr 2022 -- Iran has confirmed that it held a fifth round of "positive" talks with Saudi Arabia in Baghdad on normalizing bilateral relations.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Calls 5th Round of Talks With Saudi Arabia Positive Sputnik 25 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday described the fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad as both "positive and promising."
Global Defense Spending Reaches New Record; Iran Ranked In Top 15, Says New Report RFE/RL 25 Apr 2022 -- Global defense spending rose again in 2021, topping $2 trillion for the first time as Russia beefed up its military capabilities ahead of its invasion of Ukraine, a new report said on April 25.
COVID-19 kills 13 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,975 with 13 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Report about sending Iranian weapons to Russia "fake": Russian embassy in Iran People's Daily 25 Apr 2022 -- The Russian Embassy in Iran announced on Sunday that news about sending Iranian weapons to Russia is "fake," Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported.
Iran sent Israel photographs, maps of regime's nuclear weapons sites in warning to Tel Aviv: Report Press TV 24 Apr 2022 -- Iran has warned Israel that it is in possession of intelligence on the locations of all its nuclear weapons sites, and that the country's Armed Forces will strike the sensitive targets in the occupied territories in the event of any aggression against the Islamic Republic, a report claims.
Iran's IRGC seizes foreign ship in Persian Gulf with 200K liters of smuggled fuel Press TV 24 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) vows that the Persian Gulf will never be a safe place for smugglers as it seizes a foreign vessel in the northern part of the waterway for smuggling 200,000 liters of fuel in the third such incident this month.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Reportedly Seize Tanker Smuggling Fuel in Persian Gulf Sputnik 24 Apr 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) on Sunday seized a foreign-flagged tanker smuggling 200,000 liters of fuel in the Persian Gulf, media reported.
COVID-19 kills 22 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,952 with 22 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iranian General 'Unhurt' In Attack On Vehicle In Southeast RFE/RL 23 Apr 2022 -- Iranian state media say a general of the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) was unhurt but a bodyguard killed when gunmen fired on their vehicle in southeastern Iran early on April 23.
Gunmen Attack IRGC General's Car, Kill Bodyguard, Reports Say Sputnik 23 Apr 2022 -- Early on Saturday, unidentified gunmen opened fire on a car carrying a general of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iran, Saudi Arabia Hold Fifth Round Of Talks In Baghdad RFE/RL 23 Apr 2022 -- A fifth round of talks has been held between regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iranian media reported.
US admin. should have the courage to correct past mistakes: Iran FM on sanctions Press TV 22 Apr 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United States' current administration should have the courage to correct its predecessor's mistakes concerning re-imposition of oppressive sanctions against Iran.
'Lies And Hypocrisy': Iran's Parliament Speaker Under Fire Over Family's Reported Shopping Spree In Turkey RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is facing calls to resign after members of his family were reported to have gone on a recent shopping spree in Turkey.
COVID-19 kills 21 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,940 with 21 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran registers 23 more COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours IRNA 21 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Ministry of Health on Thursday put the daily coronavirus deaths at 23 which take the country's total fatalities from the respiratory disease to 140,919 since the pandemic began.
Navy cmdr.: No country dares approach Iran's territorial waters Press TV 21 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the country's naval fleet are roaming free waters of the world without any problem, adding that no foreign country would ever dare approach the Islamic Republic's territorial waters.
40+ Nonproliferation Experts Call for Action to Restore the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal Arms Control Association 21 Apr 2022 -- With negotiations to restore compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal between world powers and Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), at a critical juncture, a group of more than 40 former government officials and leading nuclear nonproliferation experts issued a joint statement today expressing strong support for an agreement that returns Iran and the United States to compliance with the accord.
Iran's inflation rate drops below 40% after a year Press TV 21 Apr 2022 -- The Iranian government's statistics agency has reported a first annual inflation rate of below 40% in 12 months as authorities insist policies adopted by an administration that came to office last year has helped tame price rises in the country.
Iran Arrests Three 'Mossad Spies' Who Stole Classified Documents Sputnik 21 Apr 2022 -- Tehran reported last year annihilating a Mossad spy network in the country's west. According to the Islamic Republic's authorities, the group planned in instigate riots in Iran and that a large cache of weapons was seized during their arrest.
COVID-19 kills 19 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,896 with 19 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran's intel forces arrest three Mossad spies in SE province Press TV 21 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has arrested three agents working for the Israeli Mossad spy agency in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Technical discussions in Vienna concluded: Iran nuclear chief IRNA 20 Apr 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said on Wednesday that discussions over technical issues in Vienna talks between Iran and the five world powers have been concluded.
Iran's Army unveils domestically developed super heavy tank transporter, other achievements Press TV 20 Apr 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has unveiled a new super heavy tank transporter, among other achievements, designed and developed by Iranian experts.
COVID-19 kills 23 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,877 with 23 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Eyeing closer ties, Pakistan's new premier invites President Raeisi to Islamabad Press TV 19 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's newly-appointed Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has invited Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi on an official visit to Pakistan, hoping to establish closer relations with Tehran.
Iran emphasizes cooperation with Russia on Energy ISNA 19 Apr 2022 -- Iran's ambassador to Russia said, "Tehran and Moscow which possess rich oil and gas reserves have a good opportunity to develop the cooperation in this field".
Daily coronavirus death toll drops to 25 in Iran IRNA 18 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,854 with 25 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran Army equipped with 'Fath Missile' IRNA 18 Apr 2022 -- The Iranian armed forces unveiled Fath Missile launchers during the military parade on Monday.
IRGC's combat drone Gaza successfully passes flight tests, becomes fully operational Press TV 18 Apr 2022 -- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s new combat drone, called Gaza, has successfully passed flight tests and the unmanned aerial vehicle is now fully operational.
Iranian Military Showcases New Ababil-5 Tactical Drone, Reports Say Sputnik 18 Apr 2022 -- The Iranian armed forces have presented the country's new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Ababil-5 at the military parades held across the country on Monday, national media reported.
Iran waiting for appropriate answer of US in Vienna: Khatibzadeh ISNA 18 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh referred to the latest atrocities of Zionist regime and desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque, saying, "Regarding the condemnation of recent incidents, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sent a letter to the Secretary of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation".
Iran says no deal will be reached in Vienna until main points fully agreed upon Press TV 18 Apr 2022 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says no agreement will be struck through the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal until there is total consensus on the main issues of contention.
Coronavirus death toll reaches 29 in Iran IRNA 17 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,829 with 29 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran says interactions with Israel can't ensure Arab states' security People's Daily 18 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri on Sunday criticized some Arab states for normalizing ties with Israel, saying interactions with Israel can not ensure these countries' security.
Iran Confirms Centrifuge Facility Relocated To Underground Site Over Security Concerns RFE/RL 17 Apr 2022 -- Iran has confirmed it relocated a centrifuge facility to its underground Natanz nuclear site, days after the UN atomic watchdog said it had installed surveillance cameras to monitor the new workshop at Tehran's request, Iranian media reported.
Tehran Transfers Uranium Enrichment Centrifuges to Secure Locations Amid Sabotage Fears Sputnik 17 Apr 2022 -- Iran has faced repeated acts of sabotage against its nuclear energy programme, with assassins murdering half a dozen of its nuclear scientists and saboteurs repeatedly striking at its facilities. The Islamic Republic blames Israel for these acts of "nuclear terrorism". Tel Aviv claims Iran's nuclear programme has a secret military component.
New details of talks on unfreezing Iran assets IRNA 17 Apr 2022 -- A senior official at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran continues intense negotiations to pave the ground for unfreezing its assets in other countries.
Coronavirus death toll reaches 23 in Iran IRNA 16 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,800 with 23 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran transfers centrifuge machines from Karaj to Natanz for security reasons: AEOI spokesman Press TV 16 Apr 2022 -- A senior Iranian nuclear official says the country has transferred its centrifuge machines to a safe location nearly one year after an act of sabotage at TESA Karaj Complex, a centrifuge component manufacturing workshop near Tehran, damaged cameras at the site.
AEOI: Machines producing centrifuge parts moved to safer places IRNA 16 Apr 2022 -- The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Saturday that machines that are producing parts for centrifuges have been transferred to safer places.
Iran's oil exports to China increases ISNA 16 Apr 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran has exported 337 million barrels of oil to China since the start of 2021 and the price of each barrel increased from 56 dollars to 97 dollars during this period, so the average oil price shows Tehran has not sold oil in cheap price.
Coronavirus death toll reaches 33 in Iran IRNA 15 Apr 2022 -- The coronavirus death toll in Iran has reached 33 during the past 24 hours, the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education reported on Friday.
IRGC seizes ship smuggling 250K liters of fuel in Persian Gulf Press TV 15 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has confiscated a vessel carrying thousands of liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf, the second such seizure in less than a week.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Seized Tanker With Smuggled Fuel In Persian Gulf RFE/RL 15 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said on April 15 that they had seized a foreign ship in Persian Gulf waters loaded with what they described as smuggled diesel, the government news agency IRNA reported.
IRGC Navy Seizes Tanker Smuggling Fuel in Persian Gulf Sputnik 15 Apr 2022 -- Earlier this month, the IRGC arrested a foreign vessel carrying over 200,000 litres of smuggled fuel in Parsian county in Hormozgan province.
Iran says backs political solution to war in Ukraine Press TV 14 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian communicates the Islamic Republic's opposition to war in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.
COVID-19 kills 33 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,744 with 33 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran Opens New Centrifuge-Parts Workshop At Natanz, UN Watchdog Says RFE/RL 14 Apr 2022 -- A report by the UN's nuclear watchdog says Iran is starting to operate a new workshop at its Natanz nuclear facility that will make parts for uranium-enriching centrifuges with machines recently moved there from its Karaj facility.
IAEA won't have access to surveillance cameras: Iran IRNA 14 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Acting Representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations said that the United Nations nuclear watchdog wouldn't be allowed to have access to footages of surveillance cameras in Iran's nuclear sites until the nuclear deal is revived.
Iran envoy: IAEA will have no access to surveillance camera data until JCPOA revived Press TV 14 Apr 2022 -- Iran's acting ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the Agency will have no access to data recorded by its surveillance cameras installed in Iranian nuclear facilities until the 2015 deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is fully restored.
Iran atomic agency's great stride in securing nuclear facilities Press TV 14 Apr 2022 -- On April 14, it was announced that, based on new planning at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), the special machinery used for manufacturing rotors and bellows had been transferred from the industrial TESA Karaj Complex to the Shahid Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan nuclear facility in the city of Natanz. The machinery began manufacturing centrifuge parts at the new workshops after having the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s seals removed from it.
Iran tightens rules on carrying foreign cash Press TV 14 Apr 2022 -- The Iranian government has issued new regulations governing the supply, possession and carrying of foreign cash as the country seeks to crack down on foreign currency trafficking amid sanctions that have hampered its access to the international banking system.
Iran will harshly confront Israel wherever it deems necessary: Senior IRGC commander Press TV 14 Apr 2022 -- The commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warns the Islamic Republic will harshly confront the Israeli regime wherever it deems necessary.
Iranians Express Alarm As Drug Prices Skyrocket Amid Plan To Cut Major Subsidy RFE/RL 14 Apr 2022 -- Prices of pharmaceutical drugs have skyrocketed in Iran amid plans by the cash-strapped government to cut a major subsidy.
Iran rejects Guardian allegation of helping Russia acquire weapons through Iraq Press TV 13 Apr 2022 -- The Iranian embassy in London has dismissed as "baseless storytelling" a Guardian article alleging that Iran is involved in smuggling weapons to Russia to be used against Ukraine.
COVID-19 kills 33 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 13 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,711 with 33 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran should not wait at all for nuclear issue: Supreme Leader ISNA 13 Apr 2022 -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution in meeting with the government officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran stressed, "Despite US and its cohorts' policies and desire to push the Palestinian cause into oblivion and make the people of the world forget there was a land called Palestine, the Palestinian cause is becoming increasingly emphasized every day".
Saudi Arabia repeats claims about disputed Persian Gulf gas field Press TV 13 Apr 2022 -- Saudi Arabia has repeated its claims about a gas field located in the Persian Gulf that Iran considers a shared reserve.
Iran FM: Taliban must explain attacks on diplomatic missions in Afghanistan Press TV 12 Apr 2022 -- Iran says Afghanistan's acting Taliban government is responsible for maintaining the security of Tehran's diplomatic missions in the country and should thus provide explanations for the attacks on the Iranian embassy in Kabul and its consulate in the eastern city of Herat.
Iran among top 10 states combating COVID-19: Health minister IRNA 12 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi underlined that Iran has been recognized as one of top 10 countries in terms of fighting coronavirus.
COVID-19 kills 28 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,678 with 28 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran to launch new power plants to catch up with demand Press TV 12 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Energy Ministry plans to launch several new power plants within the next two months to catch up with an increasing demand for electricity that could create a shortage of 10 gigawatts (GW) over the peak summer days.
Iran negotiators will resist against excessive demands: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 12 Apr 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says talks aimed at reviving the 2015 deal with world powers "are going well," stressing that Iran has resisted and will continue to resist against excessive demands.
COVID-19 kills 34 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,650 with 34 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
AEOI chief: Strategic Document of Iran's Nuclear Industry a key step to remove obstacles IRNA 11 Apr 2022 -- The newly-unveiled Comprehensive Strategic Document of Iran's Nuclear Industry will hopefully be an effective step towards removing obstacles and developing this industry, Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Monday.
President Raisi: "Iran's strategy in nuclear talks is strategy announced by Supreme Leader" ISNA 11 Apr 2022 -- Iran's President called hope-making information as one of the most important parts of Jihad of Enlightenment and stated, "In this part, from me as the President to each of the managers and employees of the government and the media, we all have a responsibility to provide responsible information to rebuild people's hope and trust, and take steps to thwart the enemy's conspiracy".
Iran's red lines fully observed in Vienna talks, more than one issue still lingering, says FM spokesman Press TV 11 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says none of Tehran's red lines have been abandoned during the course of the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 deal, stressing that a weak agreement could have been made a few months ago if the Iranian negotiators were to abandon the country's red lines.
Iran Foreign Ministry confirms report on release of funds blocked abroad Press TV 11 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has confirmed media reports published last week suggesting that Tehran will be able to access billions of dollar worth of funds that have remained frozen in foreign banks because of American sanctions.
Talks with neighbors over water rights, dam construction on Iran's agenda, says Iran FM Press TV 11 Apr 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says the foreign, interior, and energy ministries have formed a joint committee to follow up on the issues related to cross-border rivers and the construction of dams in some neighboring countries, adding that Tehran has held bilateral talks with Turkey, Iraq, and Afghanistan over the issues.
U.S. seeks to impose new conditions for lifting sanctions: Iranian FM People's Daily 11 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Sunday that the United States is seeking to impose new conditions for lifting anti-Iran sanctions, official news agency IRNA reported.
COVID-19 kills 39 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,616 with 39 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Arash joint gas field test for good neighborliness IRNA 10 Apr 2022 -- The Arash/al-Dorra Gas Field is one of joint oil and gas fields shared by Iran, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, which has turned into a source of dispute among the three, and Kuwaiti officials have recently voiced claims in this regard that have drawn a firm and logical response from Iranian authorities.
Iran's IRGC seizes foreign ship smuggling fuel in Persian Gulf, arrests entire crew Press TV 10 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has confiscated a foreign vessel smuggling thousands of liters of fuel in the Persian Gulf region and arrested the entire crew members, a senior Iranian Judiciary official says
Iran FM: Path of diplomacy is open IRNA 10 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday that the way of diplomacy is open and the country continues this way in order to reach a good, sustainable and dignified agreement.
Speaker: Nuclear talks should guarantee economic interests IRNA 10 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Majlis Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said here on Sunday that the nuclear talks have to lead to the guaranteed, sustainable and tangible economic interests for the Iranian nation.
Iran FM: No benefit in direct talks with US ISNA 10 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Tehran has frankly told the American side that they shouldn't cause obstruction or delay reaching an agreement in the Vienna talks, while indicating that diplomacy is still open.
Iran FM: US 'imposing new conditions' for removal of sanctions Press TV 10 Apr 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says the US is "imposing new conditions" for removing its sanctions in order to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that Tehran will never compromise on its red lines and will seek a "strong" and "durable" agreement.
Iranian Lawmakers Set Conditions For Revival Of Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 10 Apr 2022 -- Iranian lawmakers have set their conditions for any revival of the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement, including legal guarantees approved by the U.S. Congress that Washington would not quit it again, Iranian media reported on April 10.
Iran Asks Biden to Unfreeze Cash in Foreign Banks in Good Will Gesture as Nuclear Talks Stall Sputnik 10 Apr 2022 -- Tehran blacklisted two dozen mostly former US officials on charges of terrorism and "gross violations of human rights" on Saturday, with the move coming after the State Department announced that it would be keeping sanctions in place on the IRGC Quds Force - the elite Iranian military unit battling jihadists and Israel across the Middle East.
COVID-19 kills 49 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,577 with 49 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
No justification for presence of hostile countries in regional waters: Iran Navy chief Press TV 09 Apr 2022 -- In a new warning to hostile naval forces of extra-regional countries, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says there is no justification for their presence in regional waters and Iran does not accept such presence.
Gov't backs research in peaceful nuclear industry: President Raisi ISNA 09 Apr 2022 -- On the National Day of Nuclear Technology, Iranian President visited the exhibition of the National Atomic Energy Organisation to see the new achievements of Iranian scientists in the field of peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran will not retreat from 'nuclear rights' even one iota: President Raeisi Press TV 09 Apr 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has once again reiterated the peaceful nature of the country's nuclear program, stressing that Tehran will never give up its nuclear rights in talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran deal.
Iran marks National Nuclear Technology Day with 9 new nuclear achievements Press TV 09 Apr 2022 -- Iran marked the National Nuclear Technology Day during an impressive ceremony held in Tehran on Saturday, where the country's latest nuclear achievements were unveiled.
Iran's President Vows To Continue Nuclear Activities RFE/RL 09 Apr 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said Iran will continue nuclear development activities as talks to revive Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers remain stalled.
COVID-19 kills 36 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,528 with 36 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
US should make political decisions, actively respond to Iran's legitimate concerns: China Press TV 08 Apr 2022 -- China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian says the United States should make political decisions as soon as possible and actively respond to the legitimate concerns of the Iranian side if it wants a revival of the 2015 Iran deal through the Vienna negotiations.
Iran's Amir-Abdollahian: Diplomacy, dialogue best way to resolve Ukraine crisis Press TV 07 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says recourse to diplomacy and promotion of dialogue constitute the best way to resolve the current crisis in Ukraine, reiterating the Islamic Republic's opposition to war in any part of the world.
COVID-19 kills 41 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,492 with 41 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
$7b of Iran's frozen funds to be released via bank transactions IRNA 07 Apr 2022 -- Seven billion dollars of Iran's frozen funds abroad will be released via banking transactions into Iran's accounts.
Iran says stories on UN nuclear watchdog report inaccurate IRNA 07 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Acting Representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations called media stories on the International Atomic Energy Agency's recent report on verifying Iran's implementation of the nuclear deal as inaccurate, incorrect, and biased.
Iran calls for political solution to Ukraine conflict IRNA 06 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told his Hungarian counterpart on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic wants a political solution to the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Iran FM calls for concerted efforts to reach political solution in Ukraine crisis Press TV 06 Apr 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister has called for concerted efforts to reach a political solution to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, reiterating Tehran's stance of rejecting wars and sanctions.
Iran exports 4 million doses of domestically-made COVID -19 vaccines IRNA 06 Apr 2022 -- Head of Iran Food and Drug Administration Bahram Daraei said on Wednesday that some 4 million doses of Iran-made COVID-19 vaccines have been exported so far.
COVID-19 kills 44 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,451 with 44 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran: Foreign media claims on IAEA report 'inaccurate, biased' Press TV 07 Apr 2022 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says some foreign media claims about the latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the verification of the implementation of the 2015 Iran deal are "inaccurate, incorrect and biased."
Iran's new admin signs $16.5b of new oil deals: Minister IRNA 06 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said that the country has signed $16.5b of new deals in oil industry, which is worth several times the deal with reneging Total.
IRNA say Iran will access billions worth of funds blocked abroad over US sanctions Press TV 06 Apr 2022 -- Iran's official IRNA news agency says that the country will soon access a large tranche of its hard currency funds that have remained frozen in foreign banks for years because of US sanctions.
Saudi/Kuwait infringement on Iran's energy rights and UK role Press TV 06 Apr 2022 -- The recent decision by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to develop the Durra offshore gas field which Iran calls Arash has revived a longstanding dispute on how to share the resources of the reservoir in the Persian Gulf.
COVID-19 kills 39 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,407 with 39 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran says new sanctions amid Vienna talks show U.S. ill will People's Daily 06 Apr 2022 -- The imposition of new sanctions by the United States amid transparent negotiations in Vienna on the restoration of a 2015 nuclear deal indicates Washington's ill will and lack of seriousness in the talks, the Iranian government spokesman said on Tuesday.
Tehran welcomes ceasefire in Yemen ISNA 04 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh in an interview with an Arabic media outlet said that Iran welcomed announcing the ceasefire and lifting the siege in Yemen.
US directly responsible for prolongation of Vienna talks: Iran FM ISNA 04 Apr 2022 -- Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamas Albusaidi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian have in a telephone conversation held talks over some bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest including the Yemen ceasefire and also the Vienna talks.
COVID-19 kills 53 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,368 with 53 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
FM Amirabdollahian: Iran will never give in to US' excessive demands IRNA 04 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Monday that Iran will never give in to US' excessive demands, adding that if the White House behaves realistically, an agreement is within reach.
Iran says hasn't received new response from Americans IRNA 04 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that Tehran has delivered clear messages to the US via EU but has yet to receive a new response from Americans.
Iran FM: We will never give in to US' excessive demands in JCPOA revival talks Press TV 04 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the current stalemate in the negotiations held to revive the 2015 deal is due to excessive demands put forth by the United States, saying Tehran will never give in to such demands.
Iran: US responsible for halt in Vienna talks, must make political decision Press TV 04 Apr 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has criticized the United States for a halt in the Vienna negotiations on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal, saying American officials need to make a necessary political decision as soon as possible if they want to reach an agreement.
Iran Blames Washington For Delay In Talks But Says Deal 'Within Reach' RFE/RL 04 Apr 2022 -- Iran says the United States is to blame for a delay in continuing talks to finalize a nuclear deal with world powers that is "very much within reach."
COVID-19 kills 38 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,315 with 38 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Damavand frigate to join Iran Navy fleet soon: Iran's Navy Commander ISNA 03 Apr 2022 -- Iranian Army's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced that the process of building marine facilities would escalate more during current Iranian calendar year, adding that the final tests of Damavand frigate is being carried out.
We are close to an agreement in Vienna talks: Iran FM ISNA 03 Apr 2022 -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian to discuss the ceasefire in Yemen and the Vienna negotiations.
Revival of JCPOA most important priority of Iran's Foreign Ministry ISNA 03 Apr 2022 -- An international political expert with referring to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as the most important priority of Iranian Foreign Ministry said, "Regarding the impacts of lifting sanctions on livelihood of people, undoubtedly this issue will remain the main focus of the Ministry".
Iran foreign minister: We are close to agreement in Vienna talks, ball in US court Press TV 03 Apr 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says the negotiating parties in the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal are close to reaching a final agreement, adding that the ball is now in US court.
Iran Deal Impasse Caused Almost Solely by US Refusal to Remove IRGC From Terrorist List - Report Sputnik 03 Apr 2022 -- After eight rounds of talks in Vienna aimed at the restoration of the nuclear deal and the US return to it, on 11 March a halt was announced due to external factors. Among the reasons cited are the consequences of Russia's military operation in Ukraine and related sanctions issues.
Coronavirus death toll drops to 37 in Iran IRNA 02 Apr 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,277 with 37 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran welcomes UN-brokered truce in Yemen, hopes for permanent end to war Press TV 02 Apr 2022 -- Iran has welcomed a two-month ceasefire brokered by the United Nations between the Saudi-led invading coalition and Yemen's popular Ansarullah resistance movement.
Iran's oil and gas reserves estimated at 1.2 trillion barrels: NIOC chief Press TV 02 Apr 2022 -- Iran has the equivalent of over 1.2 trillion barrels of oil and gas as a senior Oil Ministry official says the country will be able to tap those reserves for at least a century from now.
'A Mexican Standoff': Revolutionary Guards' Terrorist Designation Last Major Stumbling Block To Restoring Iran Nuclear Dea RFE/RL 02 Apr 2022 -- After months of grueling negotiations, Iran and world powers appeared to be on the threshold of agreeing to restore a landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran UN envoy: Intl. community should help Afghans overcome challenges, hope for brighter future Press TV 01 Apr 2022 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations (UN) says the international community should help Afghans overcome challenges and look toward a bright future, noting that the Islamic Republic continues its humanitarian aid to the Asian nation.
Coronavirus death toll drops to 36 in Iran IRNA 01 Apr 2022 -- The coronavirus death toll in Iran has reduced to 36 during the past 24 hours, the office of public relations of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education reported on Friday.
IRGC Slams New Sanctions as Attempt to Force Iran to Submit to US 'Hegemonic System and Zionism' Sputnik 01 Apr 2022 -- On Wednesday, the US Treasury slapped new sanctions on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other entities involved in Iran's ballistic missile programme. Islamic Republic officials have stressed repeatedly that Tehran would not allow any nation to regulate or otherwise control the country's ballistic, cruise, and drone armaments.
Iranian, Chinese FMs pledge to fight 'illegitimate, unilateral' sanctions Press TV 01 Apr 2022 -- As the United States slaps new sanctions on Tehran, the Iranian and Chinese foreign ministers have asserted that they will fight Washington's "illegitimate and unilateral" sanctions against independent countries.
Britain-drafted UN human rights resolution on Iran 'illegal, spiteful': Foreign Ministry Press TV 01 Apr 2022 -- Iran has categorically rejected a United Nations resolution on the human rights situation in the country, saying it has been drafted by Britain and other Western countries based on groundless claims and incorrect and spiteful information.
Minister: Iran's oil production has reached pre-sanction levels Press TV 01 Apr 2022 -- Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji says Iran's oil production has reached pre-sanction levels, as the country teams up with new customers to export its oil in defiance of the most draconian sanctions imposed by the United States.

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