May 2022 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 5 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 31 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,315 with 5 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Spox: IAEA report unfair, unbalanced IRNA 31 May 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the United Nations nuclear watchdog's Sunday report was neither fair nor balanced, as Tehran had provided written answers to the Agency's questions.
Iran censures IAEA unilateral report on process of talks IRNA 31 May 2022 -- Iran's acting envoy to Vienna-based organizations has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its unilateral report on the Vienna talks.
Iran criticizes IAEA's unilateral, unfair report ISNA 31 May 2022 -- Permanent representative of Iran to the International Organization in Vienna Mohammad Reza Ghaebi declared, "The IAEA Director General's report does not reflect Iran's extensive cooperation with the Agency, and such an approach is unconstructive and harmful".
Iran says IAEA's latest report unfair, does not reflect truth Press TV 31 May 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s latest report on the country's stockpile of enriched uranium is not fair and does not reflect the truth about the talks between Iran and the agency.
'Unfair and Unbalanced': Tehran Slams IAEA's New Report on Iran's Nuclear Programme Sputnik 31 May 2022 -- The document was released as parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are trying to finalise efforts to revive what is also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The agreement was unilaterally abandoned by the US in 2019, in a move that was followed by Iran starting to scale down its JCPOA obligations.
IAEA burning opportunity to solve remaining issues with Iran IRNA 31 May 2022 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi has missed an opportunity suggested by Iran to resolve outstanding issues of the Safeguards Agreement.
On Backdrop of IAEA Report PM Naftali Bennett Refers to Iranian Foreign Minister's Remarks in Davos Last Week Israel - Prime Minister 31 May 2022 -- On the backdrop of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on the Iranian nuclear issue, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, today, referred to the mendacious remarks by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.
'Iran Lied': Bennett Accuses Tehran of Stealing Documents to Deceive IAEA Over Nuclear Programme Sputnik 31 May 2022 -- The PM's finger-pointing comes as parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal seek to finalise the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The US unilaterally left the deal in 2018, a move that prompted Iran to scrap its obligations.
By failure to respond to Iran's initiatives, US is to blame for pause in Vienna talks: Khatibzadeh ISNA 31 May 2022 -- Regarding the recent diplomatic visits including the visits of Emir of Qatar and Tajik President to Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said, "Iran's foreign policy in the field of neighborliness has been taken into consideration seriously".
US bargaining for extra clauses, creating obstacles to reviving JCPOA: Russia FM Press TV 31 May 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the United States has been bargaining for some "additional clauses" in talks between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries, thus creating barriers to reviving the multilateral 2015 deal that it has abandoned.
Envoy: IAEA report fails to reflect Iran's vast cooperation with UN nuclear agency Press TV 31 May 2022 -- Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations says a latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the country's stockpile of enriched uranium is one-sided and fails to reflect Iran's extensive cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.
COVID-19 kills 2 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,310 with 2 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran's Stockpile Of Enriched Uranium Continues To Grow Amid Stalled Talks On Reviving Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 30 May 2022 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog estimates that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium has grown to more than 18 times the limit laid down in the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
Iran's Stockpile of Enriched Uranium 18 Times Higher Than JCPOA Limit - IAEA Sputnik 30 May 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Monday that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium is more than 18 tims the limit set in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2015.
FCDO statement on seizure of Greek vessels UK FCDO 30 May 2022 -- The FCDO has released a statement on the seizure of two Greek vessels on the 27 May.
Iran: Statement by the Spokesperson on the seizure of two Greek ships in the Persian Gulf European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 May 2022 -- We follow with great concern the unacceptable seizure of two Greek ships by Iran in the Persian Gulf.
For first time, IRGC releases video showing seizure of two Greek tankers in Persian Gulf Press TV 30 May 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has released a video of the recent seizure of two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf over maritime violations.
Blinken Strongly Condemns Iran's Seizure Of Two Greek-Flagged Vessels RFE/RL 30 May 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned the "unjustified seizure" last week of two Greek-flagged vessels by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Iran exports COVID-19 vaccines to Venezuela IRNA 29 May 2022 -- Iran's Health Minister Bahram Einollahi said that the country is ready to export COVID-19 vaccines and it has already sent its first batch to Venezuela.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,306 with seven more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran's oil revenues up over 60% y/y in two months to late May: Official Press TV 29 May 2022 -- An Iranian official says the country's oil revenues have increased by more than 60% in the two months to late May compared to the similar period last year.
Iran Flaunts Large Drone Base Hidden in Mountains Sputnik 29 May 2022 -- Military drone production is one of the areas in which the Iranian defence industry has achieved high proficiency amid the country's attempts to replace foreign suppliers restricted by international sanctions.
Iran rejects Turkey's threat to launch incursion into Syria, calls for dialog Press TV 28 May 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran opposes the use of military action against regional countries, stressing that the only way to assuage Turkey's security concerns is through dialog, rather than another incursion into neighboring Syria.
Army Commander says upgrading Iran's drone capability unstoppable IRNA 28 May 2022 -- Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Saturday that upgrading Iran's combat capabilities, including drone capabilities, is not stoppable by any means.
Army unveils two new drone achievements IRNA 28 May 2022 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri on Saturday unveiled two new drone achievements.
Iran top military official visits secret underground drones base IRNA 28 May 2022 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri visited Army's secret underground base for drones on Saturday.
Iran unveils 2 new drone achievements ISNA 28 May 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army unveiled two new drone achievements during the visit of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri to an army-owned UAV secret base.
Top cmdr. visits new secret underground base as Iran displays new drone, missile Press TV 28 May 2022 -- Iran's most senior military commander visits one of the Army's secret underground bases, which houses a huge fleet of cutting-edge Iranian drones.
Iran says 2 Greek ships held over maritime violations IRNA 28 May 2022 -- Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said that the country has confiscated two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf waters because of "maritime violations".
Greek tankers seized off Iran were carrying 1.8 mln barrels of cargo: Report Press TV 28 May 2022 -- A report in the Iranian media shows Greek-flagged tankers seized by Iran's elite military force the IRGC on Friday were carrying around 1.8 million barrels of crude or products.
Iran Says Crews Of Greek Tankers Seized By IRGC In Good Health RFE/RL 28 May 2022 -- Iranian maritime authorities said on May 28 that the crews of two Greek tankers they seized a day earlier are aboard the vessels and in good health, according to the semiofficial Iranian news agency Tasnim.
COVID-19 kills 6 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,302 with 6 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran's IRGC seizes two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf waters IRNA 27 May 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf waters, IRGC public relations announced.
Iran's IRGC seizes 2 Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf over violations Press TV 27 May 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Friday seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf over violations, days after an Iranian oil tanker was captured by Greece in its territorial waters followed by transfer of the oil to the US.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Confirms Seizure Of Two Greek Oil Tankers In Persian Gulf RFE/RL 27 May 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
Iranian Oil Seized From Formerly Russian-Flagged Tanker Stopped Off Greece RFE/RL 27 May 2022 -- The United States has confiscated Iranian oil held on a Russian-operated ship near the Greek island of Evia in the Aegean Sea, according to news reports quoting Greek sources.
Russia, China rebuke fresh US sanctions on Iran amid Vienna talks Press TV 27 May 2022 -- Russia and China have criticized the United States' fresh round of sanctions on Iran, urging Washington to demonstrate a more constructive approach and to actively respond to the legitimate concerns of the Iranian side in the course of negotiations in Vienna to revive the 2015 deal.
COVID-19 kills 3 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,296 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
New sanctions against Iran indicate US ill will: Spox IRNA 26 May 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that recently announced sanctions was indicative of the United State's ill will towards the Iranian people.
Securing Iran's full economic benefits is main reason for halt in Vienna talks: FM IRNA 26 May 2022 -- The Americans know very well what to do if they wanted to rejoin the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said, adding that the main reason for the current suspension in the Vienna talks to revive the deal is to secure Iran's full economic benefit.
Foreign Ministry spokesman: New sanctions prove US ill will toward Iranians, continuation of 'maximum pressure' policy Press TV 26 May 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh says new sanctions imposed by the United States against the Islamic Republic and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Quds Force reveal Washington's animosity toward Iranians.
At Davos forum: Iranian FM says agreement on Iran deal possible if US makes realistic decision Press TV 26 May 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says it is still possible for parties to the 2015 Iran deal to reach an agreement if the American side proves capable of making a realistic decision.
Iran Says 'Accident' At Military Complex Kills Engineer RFE/RL 26 May 2022 -- Iran's Defense Ministry says an "accident" in the Parchin area near Tehran occurred at one of its research units, killing one person and injuring another.
Iran may barter car parts, gas turbines for Russia's steel: Minister Press TV 26 May 2022 -- Iran and Russia may introduce major barter arrangements to facilitate trade between the two countries, including a plan that could allow Iran to import steel from Russia in return for exports of car parts and gas turbines to the country.
US Justice Department confiscates Iranian oil cargo: Report Press TV 26 May 2022 -- The United States government has confiscated an Iranian oil cargo held near Greece for nearly a month one day after Iranian authorities protested against Athens' decision to hand over the cargo to American authorities, shows a report.
Israel Asks US to 'Explain' Leak of Info That It Assassinated IRGC Quds Force Officer Sputnik 26 May 2022 -- On Wednesday, an unnamed intelligence source told the New York Times that Israel had informed American officials that it was behind the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force Colonel Hassan Sayyad Khodaei. The 50-year-old commander was gunned down in his car on Sunday afternoon in a broad daylight attack in Tehran.
US envoy for Iran: Chances of reviving JCPOA 'tenuous at best' Press TV 26 May 2022 -- The US special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, has acknowledged once again that abandoning the 2015 Iran deal did not serve Washington's interests, but said the prospects of reviving the agreement are "tenuous at best."
COVID-19 kills 5 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,293 with 5 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
U.S. Envoy Says Prospects For Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal 'Tenuous' At Best RFE/RL 25 May 2022 -- The U.S. special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, says that the prospects of reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are "tenuous" at best, telling a Senate committee that it is more likely than not that talks will fail.
Pres. Raeisi reaffirms pledge to neutralize sanctions, says enemy's threats 'no hindrance' Press TV 25 May 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says his administration will not tie the country's progress to the removal of sanctions, reiterating that neutralization of the impact of sanctions is being resolutely pursued, separate from efforts to remove them through talks in Vienna.
Israel Tells US It Eliminated Iranian Officer Allegedly Responsible for Killings Worldwide - Reports Sputnik 25 May 2022 -- Israeli officials have told the United States that Jerusalem eliminated the senior Iranian officer who was allegedly responsible for killings of Israelis and other foreigners around the world, the New York Times reported.
FM vows exhaustive pursuance of assassinated IRGC member's case Press TV 25 May 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry says it would exhaust all its relevant capacities towards pursuing the recent assassination of Hassan Sayyad Khodaei, a member of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran Drone Deal Aims For Afghan Security, Complicates Tajik-Kyrgyz Arms Race RFE/RL 24 May 2022 -- Drone warfare benefits from stealth, unpredictability, and the ability to send a targeted message without open military involvement. Similar, it appears, to Iran's intentions when it comes to its plans to manufacture drones in Tajikistan.
COVID-19 kills 7 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,288 with 7 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Fighter crashes in Isfahan, central Iran IRNA 24 May 2022 -- An F-7 jet fighter crashed in east of Isfahan, central Iran, killing two people on board, deputy governor of Isfahan for political, security, and social affairs said on Tuesday.
Two Pilots Dead As Iranian Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Mission RFE/RL 24 May 2022 -- Two Iranian Air Force pilots were killed when their F-7 fighter jet crashed during a training mission near the city of Naeen in central Iran.
Saudi FM says 'some but not enough' progress made in Iran talks Press TV 24 May 2022 -- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says there has been "some but not enough" progress in talks with Iran, and that Riyadh's hands remain outstretched to Tehran.
Top army cmdr. vows response to assassination of IRGC member IRNA 24 May 2022 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major-General Mohammad Bagheri has said that the assassination of IRGC member Hassan Sayyad Khodaei will not go unanswered.
COVID-19 kills 7 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,281 with 7 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Production of homegrown heavy battle cruisers on Iranian Navy agenda: Commander Press TV 23 May 2022 -- Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says production of domestically-developed heavy battle cruisers as well as formation of naval task groups consisting of eleven vessels for overseas missions in international waters are among the top priorities of his force.
Iran Plans to Develop Its Own Heavy Battlecruisers Sputnik 23 May 2022 -- In 2021, Iran introduced a number of domestically¬made vessels to its Navy, including the Alvand destroyer, four Martoob al-Sabehat 15 Type submarines and 110 combat speedboats.
Iran Navy planning to manufacture heavy cruisers IRNA 23 May 2022 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced on Monday that making heavy cruiser is on agenda.
Top cmdr. says IRGC will avenge its members' deaths IRNA 23 May 2022 -- Chief Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Hossein Salami said on Monday that the IRGC will avenge the deaths of its members.
Iran officials vow 'harsh' revenge for assassination of IRGC member Press TV 23 May 2022 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that Iran will take a "harsh" revenge on those who assassinated a member of the force in Tehran on Sunday.
Terrorists will get a taste of their own medicine for assassinating IRGC member: Spokesman Press TV 23 May 2022 -- The spokesman of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says foreign-sponsored rogue elements and terrorists who assassinated a member of the force in the capital Tehran will soon get a taste of their own medicine for the misdeed.
Raeisi vows 'definite revenge' for assassination of IRGC member Press TV 23 May 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi has blamed the world's hegemonic powers for the assassination of a member of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), vowing "definite revenge" over the Sunday terrorist attack in the Iranian capital.
Minister: Iran agrees to jointly develop Hengam oilfield with Oman Press TV 23 May 2022 -- Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji says Iran agreed to form a committee with Oman to jointly develop the Hengam oilfield, which straddles their sea border.
COVID-19 kills 3 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,274 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran rejects 'compromise' in Vienna talks to bring US to compliance Press TV 22 May 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has unequivocally ruled out any prospect of "compromise" in Vienna talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal which is on life support since the US withdrawal in 2018.
Member of Iran's IRGC assassinated in armed attack in Tehran Press TV 22 May 2022 -- One of the members of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has been assassinated in an armed attack by two motorcyclists in Tehran.
COVID-19 kills 9 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,271 with 9 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Qatari FM: Return of Iran oil helps stabilize market IRNA 21 May 2022 -- Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has said that the return of Iranian oil to world markets will help stabilize oil prices.
Iran agrees to revive gas pipeline project to Oman IRNA 21 May 2022 -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji, who is on a visit to Oman, has agreed to revive a project for laying a pipeline to pump Iranian gas to Oman.
Iran, Oman agree to revive gas supply deal: IRNA Press TV 21 May 2022 -- Iran and Oman have agreed to revive a gas supply deal that dates back to two decades ago, according to a report by Iran's official news agency IRNA.
Iran to pursue water dispute with Afghanistan through legal channels, says FM spox Press TV 21 May 2022 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the country will pursue its rights to water supply from the Hirmand River through legal channels amid a longstanding water dispute with neighboring Afghanistan.
FM: Iran has good will, determination to reach agreement IRNA 21 May 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian stressed Tehran's good will and strong determination for achieving a strong and sustainable nuclear agreement,
COVID-19 kills 9 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,262 with 9 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran unveils indigenously-developed Simorgh light transport aircraft Press TV 20 May 2022 -- A new light transport aircraft, designed and developed by experts at the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), was unveiled on Thursday in the presence of high-ranking dignitaries.
IAEA chief: No indication of Iran's lack of seriousness in Vienna talks Press TV 20 May 2022 -- The head of the UN atomic watchdog says he has found no sign of Iran's lack of seriousness in the talks with the P4+1 group of countries to revive the multilateral 2015 deal, only days after Washington said Tehran needs to demonstrate its seriousness.
HRW Says Tehran Again Trying To Stifle Civil Groups Amid Growing Protests RFE/RL 20 May 2022 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the Iranian government has once again resorted to suppressing dissent and detaining protesters as it looks to quell discontent over rising prices and workers' rights and low wages.
Iran registers 9 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours IRNA 19 May 2022 -- Iran's Ministry of Health on Thursday put the daily coronavirus deaths at 9 which take the country's total fatalities from the respiratory disease to 141,253 since the pandemic began.
'Russia no threat': China to receive 2 million barrels of Iran oil Press TV 19 May 2022 -- A very large Iranian crude carrier is set to discharge 2 million barrels into an oil terminal in China this week after Western media reports claimed that Beijing might be replacing Iran's barrels with cheaper Russian shipments.
Iran launches 320 MW power plant in Qeshm island Press TV 19 May 2022 -- Iran has launched a major power plant in its largest island in the Persian Gulf amid efforts to boost investment in the region.
FM: Iran supports any diplomatic effort to settle Ukraine conflict, ready to mediate Press TV 19 May 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has described Tehran's relations with Moscow as excellent, saying the Islamic Republic supports any effort aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine war.
Iran Opens Factory in Tajikistan to Build Ababil-2 Drones Amid Enhanced Partnership Sputnik 19 May 2022 -- As part of the burgeoning friendship between Tehran and Dushanbe, Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) will begin building its Ababil-2 drones in the Central Asian state.
Nuclear chief: Iran working on producing 60%-enriched fuel Press TV 18 May 2022 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has announced the country's complete self-sufficiency in the nuclear fuel cycle, saying the Islamic Republic is now working on producing nuclear fuel with 60% purity.
COVID-19 kills 8 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,244 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran Slams Brakes On Bus-Drivers' Strike To Keep Protests Off The Streets Of Tehran RFE/RL 18 May 2022 -- Authorities in Tehran are attempting to break a strike by bus workers that has hampered transportation in the capital and threatens to merge with separate antigovernment protests around the country calling for the end of Iran's clerical regime amid a worsening economic situation.
NATO Expansion, Disregard for Russian Security Interests Behind Ukraine Crisis, Iran Says Sputnik 17 May 2022 -- The Western alliance has carried out several waves of eastward expansion, swallowing up every former member of the defunct Warsaw Pact, three republics of the former Soviet Union, and four ex-Yugoslav republics. Before the escalation of the crisis in February, bloc officials had said repeatedly that Ukrainian membership was a done deal.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,236 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Tajikistan launches production of Iran's Ababil-2 tactical drone Press TV 17 May 2022 -- To promote and develop joint defense and military cooperation with regional countries, the top Iranian military official inaugurated a manufacturing plant for indigenously-developed Ababil-2 multi-role tactical unmanned aerial vehicles in Tajikistan.
Iran begins building drones in Tajikistan IRNA 17 May 2022 -- An Iranian factory for building Ababil 2 drones was inaugurated in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Tuesday.
Enhanced military interactions with Tajikistan, main priority of Iran's Armed Forces: Top commander Press TV 17 May 2022 -- A senior Iranian commander says the expansion of military interactions with Tajikistan is among the main priorities of the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces given the two countries' strategic position in the West Asia region.
FM spokesman: No new development in Iran-Saudi talks IRNA 17 May 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that there is no new development in the course of Iran-Saudi Arabia ongoing negotiations, although there are certain issues on both sides' agendas.
Iran's intelligence ministry arrests two French nationals for stoking social disorder Press TV 17 May 2022 -- Iran's intelligence ministry has arrested two French spies for attempting to stoke chaos and social disorder in the country during protests by teachers.
Iran won't allow anything to disrupt its strategic ties with Russia: FM Spox Press TV 17 May 2022 -- Iran has emphasized the significance of strong bilateral ties between the Islamic Republic and Russia, saying Tehran will not allow anything to disrupt ties between the all-weather allies.
COVID-19 kills 8 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,232 with eight more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran has 7 satellites under construction or ready for launch IRNA 16 May 2022 -- Iranian Space Agency announced on Monday that it will have seven home-made satellites which could be launched by the end of Iranian calendar year on March 20, 2023.
Iran to Launch Seven Domestically Manufactured Satellites in March 2023, Reports Say Sputnik 16 May 2022 -- Iran continues production of seven homegrown satellites, which may be launched in March next year when designers are expected to put final touches on the projects, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported on Monday, citing the head of the Iranian Space Agency, Hassan Salarieh.
Iran, Tajikistan stress need to boost cooperation in fighting terrorism, securing borders Press TV 16 May 2022 -- The chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and the Tajik defense minister have discussed ways to fight terrorism in West Asia, establish security in border areas, hold joint military drills and expand military equipment.
Iran says awaiting US decision on Tehran's 'special initiatives' for Vienna talks Press TV 16 May 2022 -- The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says the Islamic Republic has already introduced special initiatives for the advancement of the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that the United States needs to make a political decision and respond to Tehran's proposals.
Iran exported $15bn petrochemical products last year: Deputy min. IRNA 16 May 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran exported petrochemical products worth 15 billion dollars in the last Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2021 to March 20, 2022), an official said.
NIOC: Russians to start developing two Iranian oil fields 'soon' Press TV 16 May 2022 -- Russians will soon start "executive operations" on developing two oil fields in Iran, Managing Director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Mohsen Khojastehmehr has said.
COVID-19 kills 8 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,224 with seven more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran to invest $2.8b for oil, gas development studies IRNA 15 May 2022 -- Four Iranian entities are going to sign memoranda of understanding worth 2.8 billion dollars for development studies of oil and gas fields.
Iran's natural gas output to increase by 45 mcm in year to March Press TV 15 May 2022 -- The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) will add around 45 million cubic meters (mcm) per day to the country's natural gas output in the year to March 2023, says the CEO of the state-run company as he indicates that Iran's gas supply to Iraq and Turkey may increase in the future. .
Iran serious in talks but distrusting enemy: Deputy FM IRNA 15 May 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran is serious in talks on removal of the sanctions and in implementation of international commitments; meanwhile, the country is determined to distrust the enemy and be independent from foreigners in order to keep safe from the sanctions, Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs Ali Bagheri Kani said here on Sunday.
Top negotiator in Vienna talks: Sanctioned countries seek Iran's 'sanctions nullifying knowledge' Press TV 15 May 2022 -- Iran's lead negotiator in the ongoing Vienna negotiations on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal says other countries targeted by sanctions are on the lookout for Iran's "sanctions nullifying knowledge."
COVID-19 kills 7 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,216 with seven more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran Navy foils pirate attack, IRGC seizes vessel smuggling fuel Press TV 14 May 2022 -- Iran's Navy says its forces have foiled a pirate attack against a merchant ship sailing in the Gulf of Aden.
Iran: Vienna 'knot can be untied only with adherence of violator party' Press TV 14 May 2022 -- Iran says negotiations on the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement can bear fruit if the West has the will to return to the landmark deal.
Iranian Lawmaker Reports Death Of Protester In Rallies Against Price HIkes RFE/RL 14 May 2022 -- An Iranian lawmaker has confirmed the death of a street protester in recent rallies in Khuzestan Province in the southwest of the country.
Spirited Fight: Iran's latest COVID-19 map has no red, orange zones Press TV 13 May 2022 -- After a spirited fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, lasting more than two years, the new virus map released by Iran's health ministry on Friday has brought a big cheer to people across the country.
Visit To Iran By Controversial UN Rapporteur Provokes Concerns RFE/RL 13 May 2022 -- For the first time since 2005, Iran has allowed a United Nations special rapporteur to visit the repressive country.
EU Envoy's Trip To Tehran On Nuclear Pact 'Better Than Expected,' But U.S. Airs Doubts RFE/RL 13 May 2022 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says obstacles to continuing talks between Iran and several global powers to revive a nuclear pact have been removed, making it possible that negotiations could be relaunched soon.
Mossad Reportedly Thwarted IRGC Assassination of US General in Germany Sputnik 13 May 2022 -- The hit was allegedly part of a bigger plot that involved killing an Israeli diplomat in Turkey and a journalist in France. Media reports claim that the suspected hitman later insisted that he was innocent and was forced to confess.
COVID-19 kills 3 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,201 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
'A Dirty Game': Iran Accused Of Holding Swedish Citizens 'Hostage' Over War-Crimes Trial RFE/RL 12 May 2022 -- As a court verdict looms in Sweden in a case that has implicated high-ranking members of Iran's clerical regime in war crimes, Tehran appears to be targeting Swedish citizens in Iran as payback.
France Demands Iran Release Two French Citizens Detained In Tehran RFE/RL 12 May 2022 -- France's Foreign Ministry has condemned the "baseless arrests" of two French citizens and called for their immediate release after being detained in Iran.
IRGC shells terrorist base in Iraq's Erbil IRNA 11 May 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) ground forces have shelled terrorists' bases in Erbil, Iraq.
Iran's IRGC launches attack against positions of terrorists in Iraq's Erbil Press TV 11 May 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has targeted and destroyed positions of terrorist groups operating near the country's western borders in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps Again Attacks Positions In Iraq's Irbil RFE/RL 11 May 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) has fired on targets in Iraq's northern Kurdish regional capital of Irbil, the semiofficial Tasnim news agency has reported.
Iran arrests two European nationals for 'fomenting insecurity, chaos' Press TV 11 May 2022 -- Iran's intelligence ministry says it has arrested two European nationals who had orchestrated a plot to foment chaos, social disorder, and insecurity across the country, pointing to growing involvement of European spy agencies in anti-Iran activities.
Two Europeans Detained In Iran As EU Nuclear Envoy Visits RFE/RL 11 May 2022 -- Iran says it has arrested two citizens of a European country as a European Union envoy visited Tehran for talks on stalled nuclear negotiations with world powers.
Iran's daily coronavirus deaths drops to 3 IRNA 10 May 2022 -- The number of daily deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran dropped to three on Tuesday, bringing the total death toll to 141,192, according to Iran's Health Ministry.
Iran registers lowest COVID-related deaths for a second time Press TV 10 May 2022 -- Iran has registered the lowest number of COVID-19-related fatalities for a second time since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2019.
Iran calls for release of diplomat in Belgium detained on false charges Press TV 11 May 2022 -- Iran condemns imprisonment of an Iranian diplomat in Belgium on false terror-related charges, calling for his immediate release.
'We've Become Hostages': U.S. Blacklisting Of Revolutionary Guards Splits Iranian Families RFE/RL 10 May 2022 -- Three years ago, Shadi fulfilled a lifelong dream when she obtained a coveted research position at the prestigious Harvard Medical School.
Iran's embassy in Ukraine urges Iranians to leave Moldova ISNA 09 May 2022 -- Iran's embassy in Ukraine has urged Iranian nationals to leave Moldova.
Iran Pledges to Make Effort in Advocating Peace in Ukraine Sputnik 09 May 2022 -- Iran is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and believes that negotiations between Moscow and Kiev should end the conflict between the two countries, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday.
COVID-19 kills 12 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,189 with 12 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
President Raeisi: Iran's oil exports have doubled Press TV 10 May 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran is no longer worried about its oil sales which are twice as much oil as when he took office in August, despite heavy sanctions imposed by the US.
Syrian President Visits Tehran On Unannounced Trip RFE/RL 09 May 2022 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met on May 8 with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during an unexpected visit to Iran.
Iran Navy to deploy forces to international waters of over 2,000k in depth: Commander Press TV 09 May 2022 -- The Iranian Navy plans to deploy forces to international waters of over 2,000 kilometers in depth in order to maintain the Islamic Republic's sway in high seas.
Iran, US continue trading messages via JCPOA coordinator: Spox IRNA 09 May 2022 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that talks between Iran and 4+1 continue without pause while the country has repeatedly stated that exchange of some messages between Tehran and Washington is continuously underway through Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) coordinator.
Iran, US continuing to trade messages through JCPOA coordinator ISNA 09 May 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Emir of Qatar would pay an official visit to Tehran soon and the Iranian President would visit one of the Gulf countries in near future as well.
Tehran says Vienna talks can conclude successfully if US honors Iranians' rights Press TV 09 May 2022 -- Tehran says the prolonged talks in Vienna on reviving the 2015 Iran deal can be concluded successfully if the US honors "the Iranian nation's rights".
COVID-19 kills 12 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,177 with eight more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
FM Amirabdollahian: Ukraine crisis has political solution IRNA 08 May 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday that the Ukraine crisis has a political solution, adding that Iran is against the war in Ukraine as opposed to the war in Yemen.
FM: Diplomacy only way out of Ukraine crisis, Iran opposes war anywhere in world Press TV 08 May 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic is against war anywhere in the world, underscoring diplomacy as the sole way out of the crisis in Ukraine.
Iraq says it has reached new agreements with Iran on gas supply Press TV 08 May 2022 -- Iraq has reached new agreements with Iran on the supply of natural gas from the country, according to the spokesman of the country's Ministry of Electricity.
President Raeisi: Iran firmly opposes war, NATO's expansionist policies Press TV 08 May 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi has expressed the country's categorical opposition to the expansionist policies of the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Europe.
Iranian General Calls for Tehran Adopting 'Sea-Oriented Strategy' to Tackle US Sanctions Sputnik 08 May 2022 -- Iranian General Calls for Tehran Adopting 'Sea-Oriented Strategy' to Tackle US Sanctions Sputnik 08 May 2022 -- Donald Trump reinstated strict economic sanctions against Tehran in May 2018, following Washington's exit from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
COVID-19 kills 8 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,165 with eight more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Esper's book: Trump's 2020 re-election, motive for Gen. Soleimani's assassination Press TV 07 May 2022 -- Former US defense secretary Mark Esper has made new revelations about Trump's hostile political decisions.
Trump ordered killing of top Iranian military figure for political reasons: Book Press TV 07 May 2022 -- Former US defense secretary Mark Esper in his new book reveals that then-president Donald Trump ordered the assassination of a top Iranian military figure to get re-elected in 2020.
Trump 'Wanted to Strike Senior Iranian Military Officer' Ahead of 2020 US Election, Book Claims Sputnik 07 May 2022 -- In January 2020, General Qasem Soleimani, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds force, was killed in a drone strike authorised by then-US President Donald Trump.
EU's Top Diplomat to Take Final Shot at Salvaging Iran Nuclear Deal Sputnik 07 May 2022 -- Brussels is to propose a compromise on the issue of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that left negotiations at a deadlock in March.
COVID-19 kills 12 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,157 with 12 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
As Bread Costs Skyrocket In Iran, So Does The Risk Of Social Unrest RFE/RL 06 May 2022 -- A dramatic rise in the price of flour in Iran is leading to concerns that the authorities' recent decision to end subsidies for imported wheat could come at the cost of social unrest.
COVID-19 kills 7 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,145 with 7 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran to ramp up cooking oil imports to prevent shortages Press TV 05 May 2022 -- Iranian agriculture ministry (MAJ) plans to ramp up imports of cooking oil into the country to prevent any shortages that could be caused by the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
How Ukraine war affects food security in Iran Press TV 04 May 2022 -- The lingering challenge posed by the Ukraine crisis to the global food market has prompted many countries around the world to work through contingency plans to maintain food security to the point of supporting smuggling.
COVID-19 kills 7 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,138 with 7 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Official: COVID19 vaccination card, PCR test essential for all passengers IRNA 04 May 2022 -- The managing director of Imam Khomeini International Airport for safety affairs said that all Iranian and non-Iranian passengers must have a COVID19 vaccination card and PCR test while entering Iran.
Iran-Russia arms cooperation has no obstacles: Russian envoy People's Daily 05 May 2022 -- Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan said on Wednesday that there are no obstacles to arms cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, semi-official Fars News Agency reported.
Iran FM slams detention, trial of Hamid Nouri as illegal, demands his immediate release Press TV 04 May 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has demanded the immediate release of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian official who has been incarcerated in Sweden since 2019, saying Tehran regards his detention and trial as "illegal."
Report: Iran to Execute Swedish-Iranian National by May 21 VOA 04 May 2022 -- Iran will later this month execute a Swedish-Iranian national whom it has imprisoned since 2016 and convicted of spying for Israel, media reported.
Report: Execution Of Swedish-Iranian National Djalali Scheduled For May 21 RFE/RL 04 May 2022 -- A Swedish-Iranian citizen sentenced to death in Iran on charges of spying for Israel is to be executed on May 21, Iran's semiofficial ISNA news agency said on May 4.
Iran's oil minister meets Venezuela's Maduro, discusses energy cooperation Press TV 03 May 2022 -- Iran's oil minister Javad Owji met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Monday and discussed ways to expand energy cooperation between the two countries.
COVID-19 kills 17 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,131 with 17 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran FM: Vienna talks not paused; US has understood Tehran's red lines Press TV 03 May 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says negotiations on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal have not been paused, stressing that Tehran and Washington are in indirect correspondence to reach an agreement on removing the anti-Iran sanctions.
COVID-19 kills 18 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 02 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,114 with 13 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran mandates fourth COVID shot for vulnerable, health workers Press TV 02 May 2022 -- The Iranian health ministry has mandated the use of a fourth booster coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine for the elderly and vulnerable groups as well as for frontline health workers.
COVID-19 kills 13 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 May 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,096 with 13 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iranian Navy to Receive Pair of Destroyers Soon, Commander Promises Sputnik 01 May 2022 -- Iran's maritime forces are divided into two branches - the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' naval forces. In addition to coastal defence, the Navy is tasked with missions on the high seas. Last year, the branch showed off its blue water capabilities by sailing a pair of warships on a round-the-world journey.

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