July 2022 - Iran Special Weapons News

At Least One Person Killed As Taliban, Iranian Border Forces Exchange Fire RFE/RL 31 Jul 2022 -- Taliban and Iranian border guards have been engaged in gun battles along the Iran-Afghan frontier, leaving at least one person dead on the Afghan side, police officials said.
One Person Reportedly Dead in Border Clash Between Iran, Taliban Sputnik 31 Jul 2022 -- One person has died and another one got injured in a clash between border forces of Iran and the Taliban* in Afghanistan's southwestern province of Nimruz, Afghan media reported on Sunday.
COVID-19 kills 61 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 31 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,998 with 61 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran ready to give US another chance, conclude JCPOA talks swiftly: Lead negotiator Press TV 31 Jul 2022 -- Tehran is ready to swiftly conclude the Vienna talks on reviving the nuclear deal and give the United States another chance to act responsibly toward its contractual obligations under the 2015 accord, says Iran's lead negotiator.
COVID-19 kills 46 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,937 with 46 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Foreign minister: Iran determined to achieve good, durable agreement to revive JCPOA Press TV 30 Jul 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister has reiterated his country's resolve to clinch an agreement for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran Arrests Swedish Citizen On Espionage Charges RFE/RL 30 Jul 2022 -- A Swedish citizen has been arrested in Iran on espionage charges, Iranian state media reported on July 30, without providing details on the suspect's identity or the date of their detention.
Iran Targets Cultural Elite In Bid To Stop Them Linking Up With Mass Protests RFE/RL 30 Jul 2022 -- As prominent cultural figures in Iran urge the authorities to stop using force against protesting civilians, Tehran is resorting to arrests and the activation of old jail sentences in an attempt to silence them.
Xi talks with Iranian president over phone People's Daily 30 Jul 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday afternoon held phone talks with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi.
Xi Jinping Speaks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the Phone PRC MofA 29 Jul 2022 -- On the afternoon of July 29, 2022, President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
COVID-19 kills 54 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,891 with 54 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Israel's advanced atomic military program poses serious threat to global security, NPT: Iran Press TV 29 Jul 2022 -- Iran says the Israeli regime's advanced atomic military program poses a serious threat to international security and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), urging the UN nuclear agency to fulfill its responsibility in this regard.
Iranian Army's anti-tank missiles, artillery rounds upgraded to precision strike: Top cmdr. Press TV 29 Jul 2022 -- The deputy commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force says the anti-tank missiles and artillery munitions used by the ground forces have been upgraded to become smart and precision strike.
'Retaliation' awaits countries helping anti-Iran terrorist groups: Intelligence minister Press TV 29 Jul 2022 -- Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has issued a stern warning to countries that provide assistance to anti-Iran terrorist groups, saying such acts will not remain unanswered.
Tehran urges Taliban to remove barriers to realization of Iran's water rights Press TV 29 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister has called on the Taliban government in Afghanistan to remove "artificial barriers" to the realization of the Islamic Republic's water rights.
FM: Iran to send energy ministry delegation to Afghanistan to pursue water right IRNA 29 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a phone talk with with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban Amir Khan Muttaqi said that the Islamic Republic is dispatching a delegation from the country's energy ministry to Afghanistan to follow up Iran's Hirmand water share right.
Now is decision time if we are to save the Iran nuclear deal European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 Jul 2022 -- Seven years ago, the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, Germany, Iran and the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy concluded a landmark diplomatic deal. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was the result of years of intense diplomacy on Iran's nuclear programme and won the UN Security Council's unanimous endorsement.
COVID-19 kills 42 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,837 with 42 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran Reports Bust Up of Another Mossad Spy Ring Amid Raging Secret Spy War Sputnik 28 Jul 2022 -- The Islamic Republic and the Jewish state have spent more than 40 years engaged in a back-and-forth behind-the-scenes intelligence war involving sabotage attacks, assassinations, and cyber malevolence.
Iranian security forces capture Mossad-affiliated spy network members Press TV 28 Jul 2022 -- Iranian security forces have arrested the ringleader and members of an espionage network affiliated with the Israeli spy agency Mossad, in the second such development in as many days.
Members Of Alleged Israel-Linked 'Spy Network' Arrested In Iran RFE/RL 28 Jul 2022 -- Iranian police have arrested the leader and four other members of a suspected espionage network that Tehran says has links to Israeli intelligence services.
Iran to Build New Nuclear Research Reactor in Isfahan Sputnik 28 Jul 2022 -- Iran will soon begin construction of a nuclear research reactor near the city of Isfahan, Chairman of Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami said on Thursday.
Iran Reveals Plans To Build New Nuclear Research Reactor RFE/RL 28 Jul 2022 -- Iran says it plans to build a new research reactor at its nuclear site in Isfahan Province, with construction set to start in the next several weeks.
Iran attained ballistic missile guidance tech under sanctions: IRGC chief cmdr. IRNA 28 Jul 2022 -- Chief Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Wednesday that the country managed to attain the artificial intelligence required to guide drones and ballistic missiles while it was under sanction.
Official: Iran building 'completely indigenous' research reactor Press TV 28 Jul 2022 -- Iran is building a "completely indigenous" nuclear research reactor in Isfahan, head of the country's atomic energy organization says.
Iran's daily new COVID deaths at 37 IRNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Health Ministry on Wednesday announced that 37 people had lost their lives to COVID-19 over the past 24 hours.
Iran will begin construction of research reactor at Isfahan site: AEOI chief IRNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami said on Wednesday that the operation to construct a research reactor at the Isfahan nuclear site will begin in the coming weeks.
FM: Iran undoubtedly after good, lasting JCPOA revival deal IRNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic is undoubtedly determined to reach a good, strong and lasting agreement over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA.
Final stage of reaching deal contingent upon US side's realistic behavior, flexibility: Iran FM ISNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Omani counterpart Badr al-Busaidi have held talks on the phone over bilateral ties as well as some regional and international issues.
Iran urges U.S. "guarantees" for economic benefits after revival of nuclear deal People's Daily 27 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Tuesday reiterated his country's demand from the United States for economic "guarantees" under a possible agreement for restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iranian Foreign Minister Welcomes More Diplomacy On Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 27 Jul 2022 -- Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to resolve its nuclear dispute with world powers, state media quoted the Iranian foreign minister as saying a day after the European Union's top diplomat proposed a new draft text to revive a 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.
'Dismantled Israel-linked spy network aimed to target sensitive Iranian defense center' Press TV 27 Jul 2022 -- Iran's intelligence ministry says an espionage team affiliated with the Israeli regime's spy agency Mossad, which was recently dismantled before it could carry out acts of sabotage in the country, had plans to blow up a sensitive defense facility.
Iran says foiled several bids by Israel through 'successful ops' in recent months Press TV 27 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it carried out "a number of successful operations" against Israel in recent months, thwarting vicious conspiracies hatched by the occupying Tel Aviv regime and its allied anti-Iran terrorist groups.
Iran's 4-month gas sales revenues exceed yearly total: Minister Press TV 27 Jul 2022 -- Iran's natural gas exports revenues in the four months to late July have exceeded figures reported for the entire calendar year to March, according to the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji.
Rights Groups Condemn 'Horrifying Wave' Of Executions In Iran RFE/RL 27 Jul 2022 -- Iran has hanged at least 251 people since the start of the year in an "execution spree" that two human rights groups said on July 27 amounts to an "abhorrent assault" on the right to life.
COVID-19 kills 41 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,758 with 41 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran serious about sustainable, strong agreement: FM Press TV 27 Jul 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is "serious" about reaching a sustainable and strong agreement amid the ongoing talks aimed at potential fresh removal of the US' inhumane sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Turkey's Erdogan says he will buy more oil, gas from Iran Press TV 26 Jul 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that his country would increase its purchases of Iranian oil and gas, a week after meeting with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raeisi in Tehran.
IRGC Navy speedboats equipped with radar-evading stealth technology: Commander Press TV 26 Jul 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says speedboats operated by the force have been equipped with radar-evading stealth technology, which can greatly reduce the distances at which they can be detected.
Iran says nuclear talks a decision away from culmination into agreement People's Daily 26 Jul 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday the nuclear talks' distance from culmination into an agreement hinges on the U.S. political decision as Iran has demonstrated considerable flexibility in the negotiations process.
Top negotiator: Iran, P4+1 exchanging ideas about Vienna talks' path forward Press TV 26 Jul 2022 -- Iran's top negotiator says the sides to negotiations on the revival of the 2015 agreement are in the process of exchanging ideas about the talks' path forward.
Deal on JCPOA revival still possible if West acts wisely: Iran's Raeisi Press TV 26 Jul 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has once again blamed the West for the stalemate in talks on the revival of 2015 deal, saying, however, that Iran and the P4+1 group of countries can still reach a final agreement if the opposite side acts wisely.
Iran calls on US to prove 'good faith', abandon blame game over JCPOA revival Press TV 26 Jul 2022 -- Iran has called on the United States to abandon its blame game over the revival of the 2015 nuclear accord, asserting that Tehran remains a member of the deal, unlike Washington which unilaterally withdrew from it four years ago.
Iran Seals Cameras Installed At Nuclear Facilities By UN Watchdog RFE/RL 26 Jul 2022 -- Iran has collected and sealed cameras used by the UN atomic watchdog to monitor its nuclear program, the Fars news agency reported on July 26, citing the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran.
Iran says won't turn on IAEA cameras until nuclear deal revival People's Daily 26 Jul 2022 -- The Iranian nuclear chief said his country will not turn on the surveillance cameras of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) installed within the framework of a 2015 nuclear deal until parties resume honoring their commitments under the deal.
Iran says ground prepared for official, political talks with Saudi Arabia People's Daily 26 Jul 2022 -- An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday the ground is prepared for Iran and Saudi Arabia to hold the next round of talks on reducing tensions in bilateral relations at an official and political level in Baghdad.
COVID-19 kills 33 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,717 with 33 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran says plans to send up more satellites in 2022 People's Daily 25 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) plans to launch more satellites in 2022, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, announced Sunday.
Iran serious in efforts to reach good, lasting nuclear deal ISNA 25 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani stressed that Tehran is serious in efforts to reach a good, lasting and strong nuclear deal.
Iran will not act hastily, emotionally in nuclear deal revival talks: FM spokesman Press TV 25 Jul 2022 -- Tehran says an agreement on the revival of the Iran nuclear deal and removal of sanctions against Tehran could be reached in case the United States makes a political decision, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic will neither act "emotionally" nor "hastily" in this regard.
Iran Won't Be Rushed into 'Quick' Deal, But If US Has Same Goodwill, JCPOA Return is Close - Tehran Sputnik 25 Jul 2022 -- After negotiations stalled for months on what seemed to be the precipice of a return to the Iran nuclear deal, talks resumed last month in Qatar but made no real progress. Meanwhile, Washington has imposed new sanctions on Iran while sending signals suggesting that the window for a deal is closing rapidly.
Iran Says IAEA Cameras Will Remain Off Until New Nuclear Deal Is Reached RFE/RL 25 Jul 2022 -- Iran says cameras belonging to the UN's nuclear watchdog will not be turned back on until a deal is reached to restore a 2015 nuclear agreement with global powers.
Iran nuclear chief: IAEA cameras will remain turned off until JCPOA fully restored Press TV 25 Jul 2022 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says monitoring cameras installed by the UN nuclear agency at the Iranian nuclear sites will remain turned off until the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is fully restored.
Iranian Veterans Arrested At Protest Over Government Failure To Pay Bonuses RFE/RL 25 Jul 2022 -- Several Iranian veterans protesting in front of the Iranian Parliament over the government's failure to pay bonuses and compensation were arrested by security forces over the weekend.
Israeli "spy network" plans to explode Iran's "sensitive" center: report People's Daily 25 Jul 2022 -- An arrested Israeli "spy network" had plans to explode one of the "sensitive" centers in Iran's central Isfahan province, said Iran's Nour News, affiliated with the country's Supreme National Security Council.
COVID-19 kills 34 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,684 with 34 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia, Iran to hold first 'public' meeting on reconciliation talks in Baghdad Press TV 24 Jul 2022 -- Iraq says it will host a "public" meeting between Iran and Saudi Arabia at the level of foreign ministers as part of successive reconciliation talks mediated by Baghdad.
Iran to launch new homegrown satellite into orbit by year-end Press TV 24 Jul 2022 -- A top commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the country will launch a new satellite into orbit by the year-end.
Taliban to Buy Oil From Iran as Fuel Prices Spike in Afghanistan VOA 23 Jul 2022 -- Afghanistan's Taliban government announced Saturday it had signed an agreement with Iran to purchase 350,000 tons of oil from the neighboring country.
COVID-19 kills 26 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,650 with 26 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Raisi: IAEA anti-Iran resolution harmed political trust IRNA 23 Jul 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday that the anti-Iran resolution, which the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted in June, caused harm to political trust.
US anti-Iran sanctions detrimental to global economy, Europe: Raeisi tells Macron Press TV 23 Jul 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the sanctions imposed by the United States on the Islamic Republic following Washington's unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have been detrimental to global economy, particularly Europe.
Iran arrests all members of spying network affiliated with Israel's Mossad Press TV 23 Jul 2022 -- Iranian security forces have dismantled an espionage network linked to the Israeli regime's spy agency, which had plans to carry out terrorist attacks in the country.
Iran Discloses Detention of Israeli-Linked Agents Plotting 'Terrorist Ops' at 'Sensitive' Sites Sputnik 23 Jul 2022 -- The latest arrest report is the third of its kind to be announced by the Iranian intelligence ministry since March. The next recent occurrence took place on June 14, when state media announced the arrest of a group of "thugs and hooligans" who were recruited by Mossad for kidnapping and assassination operations.
COVID-19 kills 31 more Iranians in past 24 hours IRNA 22 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,624 with 31 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran urges U.S. to stop "excessive demands" about reaching nuke deal People's Daily 22 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday urged the United States to stop "excessive demands" about reaching an agreement in the talks on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal, according to the foreign ministry's website.
Iran's 'neighborly policy' not tied to JCPOA, US permission, says ministry Press TV 22 Jul 2022 -- Iran's foreign ministry says the country's "neighborly policy" is not tied to the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement or permission from the United States, in response to statements made by US officials.
COVID-19 kills 29 more Iranians in past 24 hours IRNA 21 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,593 with 29 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran eyes $5.7 mln bpd of oil output by 2029: Report Press TV 21 Jul 2022 -- Iran plans to attract around $160 billion worth of domestic and foreign investment to its petroleum sector until 2029 to significantly increase its production of oil and gas, according to a new report.
Belgian parliament ratifies prisoner exchange treaty with Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2022 -- The Belgian parliament has ratified a treaty with Iran allowing prisoner exchanges between the two sides, potentially opening the way for the release of an Iranian diplomat illegally jailed in the European country on false allegations despite his diplomatic immunity.
Belgium Ratifies Much-Criticized Prisoner Swap Treaty With Iran RFE/RL 21 Jul 2022 -- Belgian lawmakers have ratified a fiercely criticized treaty allowing prisoner exchanges with Iran, potentially opening the way for an Iranian diplomat imprisoned on terrorism charges to return home.
Tehran Recalls Ambassador To Sweden After Conviction Of Iranian Citizen In 1988 Mass Executions RFE/RL 21 Jul 2022 -- Tehran has recalled its ambassador to Sweden for consultations to protest the conviction and life sentence handed to an Iranian for involvement in mass executions in 1988.
Gharibabadi: Iran not to sit idly by over Hamid Nouri's life sentence, Sweden should rectify behavior Press TV 21 Jul 2022 -- A senior Iranian rights official has warned that the Islamic Republic will not remain idle in response to Swedish court's ruling of life imprisonment for Iranian citizen Hamid Nouri, calling on Stockholm to "rectify its behavior."
Iranian Pensioners Protest Again, Demand Full Hike In Pensions As Promised RFE/RL 21 Jul 2022 -- Pensioners and retired government employees have again taken to the streets in several cities across Iran shouting anti-government slogans and demanding a full 38 percent increase in their pensions, which was promised by the Supreme Labor Council.
Iran recalls its Sweden envoy over ruling against Hamid Nouri IRNA 20 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had recalled its ambassador to Sweden over the recent court ruling against Iranian national Hamid Nouri.
Iran-Russia relations have nothing to do with US: Foreign Ministry spokesman ISNA 20 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani called the 7th Summit of the Guarantor States of the Astana Process in Tehran with the presidents of Iran, Turkey and Russia in attendance "constructive", saying that Iran welcomed UAE's willingness to send an ambassador to Tehran.
COVID-19 kills 32 more Iranians in past 24 hours IRNA 20 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,564 with 32 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Syrian conflict has no military solution: Iran, Russia, Turkey IRNA 20 Jul 2022 -- Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey said in a joint statement on Tuesday that there could be no military solution to the Syrian conflict.
Iran voices concern about potential Turkish invasion of Syria as Erdogan renews case for operation Press TV 20 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expresses concern regarding a fresh potential Turkish invasion of northern Syria, which Ankara might undertake under the pretext of fighting "terrorists."
AEOI chief: Iran needs no one's permit to work towards goals IRNA 20 Jul 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has hailed the country's progress, saying it sends a clear message that the Islamic Republic does not need anyone's permit to work towards its goals.
Iran's Chief of Staff: Presence of strangers in region results in nothing but insecurity ISNA 20 Jul 2022 -- The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri held a meeting with Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Al Rahbi, while stating that Iran and Oman have had favorable military ties for a long time which is expanding in various dimensions.
Diplomatic apparatus' new approach bearing fruit: Iranian President ISNA 20 Jul 2022 -- Expressing his satisfaction with the fruitfulness of the new approach of the country's diplomatic apparatus and the unprecedented improvement of the level of the country's trade relations with its neighbours, Iranian President called on all executive bodies to adhere to the requirements of this approach.
Top nuclear official: Iran's decisive action forced West to retreat Press TV 20 Jul 2022 -- Iran's top nuclear official says the country's countermeasures following a bid to pressure Tehran into submission to Western demands have been totally effective, forcing the Europeans and the US to change their language.
Putin urges implementation of JCPOA with mutual guarantee IRNA 20 Jul 2022 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that all parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal should maintain and revive it.
Raisi, Putin vow to expand Iran-Russia cooperation, ensure regional security People's Daily 20 Jul 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held talks here on Tuesday, agreeing to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation to ensure security in the region.
Iran, Russia sign MoU for petroleum investment People's Daily 20 Jul 2022 -- Tehran and Moscow on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding, based on which the latter is expected to make an investment worth roughly 40 billion U.S. dollars in Iran's petroleum industry, the Iranian Oil Ministry's news service Shana reported.
Nuclear deal can survive if US opts for own interests rather than Israel's: Foreign Ministry spokesman Press TV 20 Jul 2022 -- Tehran says multilateral negotiations to revive the 2015 Iran deal will be fruitful if the United States looks at the issue through the lens of its own national interests rather than those of the Israeli regime.
CIA Director: Iran Never Resumed Nuclear Weapons Program Sputnik 20 Jul 2022 -- In 2018, the US unilaterally pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and six other nations, claiming without evidence that Tehran had secretly resumed its nuclear weapons program and imposing "maximum pressure" economic sanctions on the southwest Asian nation.
Iran, Russia, Turkey hold 7th summit of Astana peace process Press TV 19 Jul 2022 -- Iran, Russia, and Turkey have held a trilateral summit on the Syria peace process, condemning foreign meddling and emphasizing Syrians' right to determine their country's fate.
COVID-19 kills 19 more Iranians in past 24 hours IRNA 19 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,532 with 19 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Terrorism must be fought with in all of its manifestations: Raeisi Press TV 19 Jul 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi has underscored the importance of maintaining security on Iran's common border with Turkey, saying terrorism must be fought with in all of its manifestations.
Military attack on northern Syria harmful to Turkey, region: Iran's Supreme Leader ISNA 19 Jul 2022 -- The President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his entourage met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Tuesday.
Any military action in northern Syria to harm entire region, benefit terrorists: Leader tells Turkey Press TV 19 Jul 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says any military action in northern Syria will definitely harm Turkey, Syria and the entire region and will instead benefit terrorists.
Putin meets with Iranian President after arriving in Tehran ISNA 19 Jul 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin, who traveled to Tehran on Tuesday evening, immediately after arriving at the airport, went to the Presidential Administration and met with Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi.
Iran, Russia emphasize on continuation of development process of bilateral strategic ties ISNA 19 Jul 2022 -- The latest state of bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation was discussed in the meeting of the presidents of the two countries, and the development of relations between the two countries in various fields was emphasized.
Leader tells Putin: NATO knows no boundaries, had to be stopped Press TV 19 Jul 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei describes the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as "dangerous," saying that the US-led military alliance knows no boundaries and had to be stopped in Ukraine or it would have waged war using Crimea as a pretext.
Putin Meets With Iranian, Turkish Leaders VOA 19 Jul 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks Tuesday with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, signaling closer links between the two countries, while also meeting later with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an effort to resume grain exports from war-torn Ukraine.
Agreement with Russia, biggest strategic investment in Iran oil history IRNA 19 Jul 2022 -- The managing Director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has termed the today agreement signed by Iran and Russia in Tehran as the biggest strategic investment in the history of Iran's oil industry.
Iran's NIOC, Russia's Gazprom sign $40bn investment deal Press TV 19 Jul 2022 -- The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russia's Gazprom have signed a "historic" deal worth $40 billion for joint investment in oil and gas projects.
Gazprom, Iran Sign Tentative Energy Deal Worth $40 Billion RFE/RL 19 Jul 2022 -- The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russian state-controlled energy giant Gazprom have signed a memorandum of understanding worth around $40 billion, according to the Iranian Oil Ministry's news service, SHANA.
Iran, Turkey begin talks on 25-year gas supply deal Press TV 19 Jul 2022 -- Iran and Turkey have agreed to start negotiations on a new gas exports deal that will allow increased supply of natural gas from Iran to Turkey for a period of 25 years starting in 2026.
Iran welcomes improvement of level of relations with all its neighbours: President Raisi ISNA 19 Jul 2022 -- The solutions to improve relations between Tehran and Ankara in various areas were discussed in the seventh meeting of the Supreme Council of Iran-Turkey Cooperation.
Meeting with President of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi President of Russia 19 Jul 2022 -- Vladimir Putin and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi held talks in Tehran.
Iran's chief banker: Exchange market launches trading in Iranian rial/ruble Press TV 19 Jul 2022 -- Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Ali Salehabadi says the country's foreign exchange market has launched Iranian rial/Russian ruble trading, a step toward ditching the dollar in Tehran-Moscow economic and financial ties.
COVID-19 kills 14 more Iranians in past 24 hours IRNA 18 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,513 with 14 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
IRGC Navy commander: Iran will crush any aggression, nip enemy plot in bud Press TV 18 Jul 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s naval forces says the Islamic Republic will teach a painful lesson to enemies in case they launch any act of aggression against the country.
Iran foreign minister: Tripartite summit in Tehran meant to help restore peace, stability to Syria Press TV 18 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the goal of a tripartite summit, which will be held in the Iranian capital on Tuesday, is to help restore peace and stability to the war-torn Syria.
Iraqi president calls Iran important regional player, underlines need for reconciliation between Tehran, Arab countries Press TV 18 Jul 2022 -- Iraqi President Barham Salih has stressed the need for the promotion of cordial and amicable relations between Iran and Arab states, saying that the Islamic Republic is a very important player in the Middle East region.
Biden's nuke rhetoric on Iran 'sales pitch' to charm Israel, says FM Spox Press TV 18 Jul 2022 -- Calling out double standards of the US military-industrial complex, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman on Monday derided US President Joe Biden for his unsubstantiated claim about Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
13 Iranians die due to COVID-19 in past 24 hours IRNA 17 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,499 with 13 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Erdogan, Putin to meet in Iran over Turkish military plan in Syria, grain exports from Ukraine People's Daily 17 Jul 2022 -- Türkiye's plans for another military operation in northern Syria and a possible grain corridor from Ukrainian ports across the Black Sea are high on the agenda of an upcoming meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Iran, experts said.
Iran will respond in kind to any measure against its national security: Senior diplomat Press TV 17 Jul 2022 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic will respond in kind to any measure against its national security from any neighboring country, in a veiled reference to the countries that have normalized their relations with the Israeli regime.
Senior Iranian Official Claims Tehran Capable Of Making Nukes But No Decision Made Yet RFE/RL 17 Jul 2022 -- A senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the country is capable of making a nuclear weapon but a decision whether to do so has not yet been made.
At Least 16 Arrested At Protests At Drying Lake In Iran RFE/RL 17 Jul 2022 -- Iranian police have arrested at least 16 people after they protested over the drying up of Lake Urmia in northwest Iran on July 16.
9 Iranians die due to COVID-19 in past 24 hours IRNA 16 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,486 with nine more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Roundup: Difference remain about Iranian nuclear issue as Biden concludes visit to Israel People's Daily 16 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden concluded his visit to Israel on Friday after pledging to curb Iran's nuclear program, but had disagreements with his host, Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid, about the ways to do so.
U.S. Claims Intelligence Shows Russians Shopping For Iranian Military Drones Ahead Of Putin Visit RFE/RL 16 Jul 2022 -- The White House has released what it says is intelligence showing that Russian officials have recently visited an airfield in Iran to see unmanned, weaponized drones it wants to acquire to use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Iran rejects U.S. claim of sending drones to Russia as "baseless" People's Daily 16 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday rejected a recent U.S. claim that Iran is providing Russia with drones for use in Ukraine as "baseless" and politically motivated.
Iran's Bank Melli and Russia's Sberbank sign MoUs Press TV 16 Jul 2022 -- Iran's largest lender Bank Melli has signed some major memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, amid efforts by Iran and Russia to boost their banking and trade ties.
Iran Sanctions 61 Americans For Support Of Exiled Dissident Group RFE/RL 16 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has imposed sanctions on 61 additional U.S. citizens, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, for backing an exiled Iranian dissident group.
Iran dismisses U.S. "lies" over Iran's involvement in Ukraine war People's Daily 16 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday rejected a U.S. official's claims as "lies" about Iran's alleged involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
In Reset With Saudis, Biden Bolsters Israel's Security Against Iran Threat VOA 15 Jul 2022 -- President Joe Biden met Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Friday to bolster Israel's security against the threat of Iran and reassert U.S. influence in the Middle East, engaging a kingdom whose poor human rights record he has condemned in the past.
COVID-19 kills 13 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,477 with 13 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran's Army unveils 1st drone-carrier division IRNA 15 Jul 2022 -- The first drone-carrier division of the Iranian Army was unveiled in the presence of the Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi.
Iran's Navy unveils 1st naval drone carriers division in southern waters Press TV 15 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Navy has upgraded its force by incorporating a special division tasked with transporting and operating various drones, days after Washington threatened to use force against the Islamic Republic.
U.S., Israel pledge to deny Iran nuclear weapon People's Daily 15 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint declaration in Jerusalem on Thursday, vowing to stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Iran: Top rights expert welcomes Swedish verdict in mass executions case UN News 15 Jul 2022 -- The conviction of an Iranian official by a Swedish court for his part in the mass execution and torture of political prisoners was welcomed on Friday by a top UN-appointed independent rights expert.
8 Iranians die due to COVID-19 in past 24 hours IRNA 14 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,464 with 8 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Tehran summons Swedish diplomat in protest at Iranian's sentence Press TV 14 Jul 2022 -- Iran has summoned Sweden's charge d'affaires in protest at a Swedish court's sentencing of an Iranian citizen to life in jail based on unfounded allegations leveled against him by the anti-Iran terrorist MKO cult.
Iran Foreign Ministry condemns 'unacceptable' ruling against Hamid Nouri after 'illegal' trial Press TV 14 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani has vehemently rejected as "unacceptable" a Swedish court's decision to hand ex-Iranian official Hamid Nouri a life sentence based on unfounded allegations made by the Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group.
Iran condemns Sweden court illegal verdict against Iran citize IRNA 14 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani on Thursday strongly condemned a statement issued by a Swedish court which had sentenced Hamid Nouri, an Iranian citizen to life imprisonment under baseless allegations.
Swedish court sentences Iranian citizen to life imprisonment IRNA 14 Jul 2022 -- Hamid Nouri, an Iranian citizen, who has been in solitary confinement in Sweden since 2019, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Sweden on Thursday.
Ex-Iranian Official Imprisoned in Sweden for Executions VOA 14 Jul 2022 -- Stockholm's District Court sentenced a former Iranian official to life in prison on Thursday for war crimes and the murder of political prisoners during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s.
In response to Biden's threat, President Raeisi warns any mistake by US, allies to be met with Iran's harsh response Press TV 14 Jul 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Iranian nation cannot condone insecurity and crisis in the region, warning that any mistake by the enemies will be met with a harsh response from the Islamic Republic that will make them rue their acts.
Iran demands 'strong' economic guarantees in JCPOA revival talks: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 14 Jul 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says it is a "necessity" for Iran to gain economic benefits from the 2015 agreement and thus wants "strong" guarantees in talks on a potential revival of the deal, which the US abandoned unilaterally three years after its conclusion.
Russia Could 'Take Advantage' Of Iranian-Made Combat Drones In Ukraine Conflict RFE/RL 14 Jul 2022 -- Iran has supplied unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its proxies in the Middle East and employed them during reconnaissance, sabotage, and attack missions in the region.
Biden: Diplomacy Best to Stop Iran Nuclear Ambitions as Israel Pushes Military Option VOA 14 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli acting Prime Minister Yair Lapid publicly differed on the best approach to counter the threat of Iran's nuclear weapons program, as the two leaders signed a joint declaration that reiterates the U.S. commitment to strengthen Israel's ability to defend itself and confront Iran's "aggression and destabilizing activities."
U.S., Israel Vow In Joint Declaration To Prevent Iran From Obtaining Nukes RFE/RL 14 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid jointly pledged to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, although the two allies remained divided on specific ways to deal with Tehran.
Iran Condemns Life Sentence Handed To Former Iranian Prison Official By Court In Sweden RFE/RL 14 Jul 2022 -- Iran has condemned a decision by a Swedish court to sentence former Iranian prison official Hamid Nouri to life in prison for crimes committed during a 1988 purge of dissidents in Iran.
5 Iranians die due to COVID-19 in past 24 hours IRNA 13 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,456 with 5 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
US, Israel to Sign Security Pact, Discuss Countering Iran VOA 14 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting Thursday with Israeli leaders, with security issues, the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Israeli relations on the agenda as Biden makes his first trip to the Middle East since taking office.
U.S. coercion not work on Iran: president People's Daily 14 Jul 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday stressed that Washington's language of coercion doesn't work on Iran, and Tehran will not back down from its "rightful and logical positions," according to the Iranian presidency's website.
Iran says to remain committed to nuclear negotiations People's Daily 14 Jul 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday that the Islamic republic's stance toward the talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal is quite clear, and Tehran will remain committed to the negotiation process for resolving the differences.
Time, place of future talks over JCPOA to be determined soon ISNA 13 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani declared that there would be important trips from the leaders of neighboring countries to Tehran in the upcoming days, while adding that the place and time of future negotiations over the reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) would be determined soon.
Up to 90% Progress Made on New Nuclear Deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 13 Jul 2022 -- The negotiators working on the new nuclear deal with Iran have made 90% progress on gaining consent for the draft agreement, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday.
South Korea says it will return Iran's funds once nuclear deal is restored Press TV 13 Jul 2022 -- South Korea has repeated its position on the return of more than $7 billion of Iranian funds blocked in the country because of American sanctions on Tehran as a top diplomat says the funds will be repatriated once Iran and world powers agree to revive a 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.
Biden Begins Mideast Tour In Israel With Tough Talk On Iran Nuclear Program RFE/RL 13 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden began his first visit to the Mideast since taking office by telling Israeli leaders he is determined to stop Iran's nuclear program.
Iranian Intelligence, IRGC Bust Separatist Militant Cell in West Azerbaijan Province Sputnik 13 Jul 2022 -- Iranian intelligence forces busted a 10-member separatist militant cell in the northwest West Azerbaijan Province, the intelligence ministry said Wednesday.
Intelligence forces dismantle terrorist network, arrest members in northwest Iran Press TV 13 Jul 2022 -- Iran's intelligence forces on Wednesday uncovered and dismantled a terrorist network in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, which was affiliated with separatist operatives, and arrested its members.
Rights Groups Urge Belgium To Cancel Prisoner-Swap Accord With Iran RFE/RL 13 Jul 2022 -- A group of 11 human rights organizations have appealed to Belgium to cancel a recent agreement with Iran on the mutual exchange of prisoners.
Iranian Officials Predict Electricity Shortfalls This Summer RFE/RL 13 Jul 2022 -- Due to delays in the construction of power plants, Iran will experience a deficit of 15,000 megawatts of electricity this summer, a member of the Electricity-Producers Syndicate told Iranian media.
India to apply rupee in trade with Russia, Iran IRNA 13 Jul 2022 -- The Indian Central Bank has declared that it is going to apply India's national currency in trade exchanges with states under sanctions such as Iran and Russia to facilitate transactions.
Iran starts handling first Russian cargo transit to India Press TV 12 Jul 2022 -- Iran has started transiting a first Russian cargo to India through a new route that experts believe will lead to increased trade in the region.
Iran reports significance rise in COVID daily new cases IRNA 12 Jul 2022 -- Some 3,588 new cases of infection with COVID-19 were found over the past 24 hours in Iran which has more than tripled compared to 1,453 new cases reported a day earlier, according to the latest update by the Iranian Ministry of Health on Tuesday.
U.S. Says Iran Preparing To Send Drones To Russia For Use In Ukraine War RFE/RL 12 Jul 2022 -- The U.S. government has said it believes Iran is planning to provide Russia with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including weapons-capable drones, for use in its war in Ukraine.
'Driven By Fear': Iran Cracks Down On Dissent Amid Rising Public Discontent RFE/RL 12 Jul 2022 -- Iranian authorities have renewed their crackdown on dissent amid rising antiestablishment sentiment and near daily protests across the Islamic republic.
5 Iranians die due to COVID-19 in past 24 hours IRNA 11 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,444 with 5 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Strengthening combat capability of Armed Forces most important priority: Iran' Defense Minister ISNA 11 Jul 2022 -- The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani in Khorasan Razavi Province said, "The most important priority for the ministry of defense is to strengthen the combat capability of the Armed Forces in the face of threats and upgrade the defense systems and innovations that will be needed in the future".
Like previous US-sponsored coalitions, 'Arab NATO' will fail in face of resistance front: IRGC cmdr. Press TV 11 Jul 2022 -- A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the US plan to form a so-called regional defense alliance with Israel and a number of Arab countries will fail like previous coalitions formed against the resistance front.
FM: Iran must fully enjoy JCPOA economic benefits IRNA 11 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Monday that the United States should realize that the Islamic Republic must be able to fully enjoy the economic benefits of the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran wants full economic benefits of JCPOA, US guarantee: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 11 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic seeks to avail itself of full economic benefits of the 2015 deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran's private banks pioneers in trade with Russia ISNA 11 Jul 2022 -- A meeting was held with the presence of Salim Alizadeh, the representative of the International Association of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation in Iran, and Daniyal Sojodi, the Secretary General of the IranSCOCOEX event.
Former Iranian Judge Makes Claims About Mass Executions Ahead Of Verdict In Iranian Official's Case In Sweden RFE/RL 11 Jul 2022 -- Hossein-Ali Nayeri, the former deputy chief justice of Iran's Supreme Court, claims that mass executions carried out in 1988 were necessary to eliminate conspirators plotting against the government.
Iran reports first double digit death toll from COVID-19 in months Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- Iran has reported a first double digit death toll from the coronavirus (COVID-19) in months as the country prepares for a potential new surge in the number of infections.
10 Iranians die to COVID-19 in past 24 hours IRNA 10 Jul 2022 -- New daily COVID-19 deaths in Iran stood at 10 on Sunday and became two-digit after several weeks.
Official: Iran produces 20-percent uranium after informing IAEA Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- Iran says it has enriched uranium to a purity of 20-percent, using a cascade of advanced centrifuges it launched two weeks ago.
Iran Reportedly Increases Enrichment Processes at Fordow Plant With New Centrifuges Sputnik 10 Jul 2022 -- Late last month, the UN nuclear watchdog reported that Iran was ready to use updated IR-6 centrifuges at its underground Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant in the country's central region, which can transition between enrichment stages more easily.
Tehran will hit nearest targets if 'threatening plans' implemented, warns Iran's Nour News Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Nour News has slammed a US-led plan to form a so-called joint defense pact with Israel and some regional Arab states, warning that a decisive response will await any threat against the country's security.
Iran will soon execute banking deals with Russia: Chief banker Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Ali Salehabadi says a series of major banking agreements reached between Iran and Russia, including those concerning the use of mutual currencies for bilateral trade, will take effect soon.
Biden to discuss Iran's aerial defense might in tour of Saudi kingdom, Israel Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- Iranian air defense might as well as its advanced missile and drone capabilities will be among the top issues of discussion on the agenda of US President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and the Israeli regime, US-based media have reported citing officials and analysts.
COVID-19 kills 2 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,429 with 2 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Sustainable security naval drill ends in Caspian Sea IRNA 09 Jul 2022 -- The Iranian naval forces ended their annual drill dubbed "Sustainable Security 2022" in the Caspian Sea on Saturday.
Damavand destroyer to join naval fleet in Caspian Sea soon: Iran Navy chief Press TV 09 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the homegrown Damavand destroyer, outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, will soon join the Navy's fleet in the Caspian Sea north of the country.
Prominent Reformist Figure Tajzadeh Reportedly Arrested In Iran RFE/RL 09 Jul 2022 -- Iranian state media has announced the arrest of Mostafa Tajzadeh, the deputy interior minister in former President Mohammad Khatami's government and one of the most prominent reformist figures in the Islamic republic.
Iran wheat imports up despite rising domestic output Press TV 09 Jul 2022 -- Iran increased it imports of wheat in the quarter to late June despite forecasts showing that the country will benefit from higher domestic output this year.
Iranian Oil Minister Reports Increase In Oil Exports, But Audit Court Says Revenue Collected At Just 15 Percent RFE/RL 09 Jul 2022 -- Iran's oil minister has announced a 50 percent increase in oil exports and a 100 percent collection of oil revenues, but the Supreme Audit Court of Iran says revenue collected from customers in April and May was less than 15 percent.
Iran sends humanitarian aid to Afghanistan's Balkhab district Press TV 08 Jul 2022 -- Iran has sent humanitarian aid to families in need in Afghanistan's remote Balkhab district in the northern province of Sar-e-Pol amid clashes between the Taliban and locals over cash-rich coal mines in the region.
COVID-19 kills 7 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,427 with seven more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iranian Navy kicks off two-day annual military drills in Caspian Sea Press TV 08 Jul 2022 -- The Iranian Navy has launched two-day military drills in the Caspian Sea, with the declared intention of sending a message of peace and friendship to regional countries.
China firmly opposes illegal, unjustifiable US sanctions against Iran: FM spokesman Press TV 08 Jul 2022 -- Beijing has censured the US blacklisting of an alleged network of companies brokering the sale of Iranian oil products and petrochemicals, stating that it strongly opposes Washington's "illegal" and "unjustifiable" sanctions as well as its so-called maximum pressure campaign against Iran
Iranian Lawmaker Warns Of 'Severe Shortage' Of Crucial Drugs RFE/RL 08 Jul 2022 -- An Iranian parliament member says the shortage of drugs in the country has reached a critical stage and that Iran's pharmaceutical industry is on the verge of collapse.
Foreign Ministry rejects UK claim of intercepting Yemen-bound 'Iranian arms shipment' Press TV 08 Jul 2022 -- The Foreign Ministry strongly rejects the UK's claim of intercepting an Iranian arms shipment that was heading for Yemen earlier this year.
COVID-19 kills 7 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,420 with 7 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iranian Army Ground Force in possession of precision strike, smart munitions: Commander Press TV 07 Jul 2022 -- Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari says his force has been supplied with various types of precision strike, smart as well as well as long-range munitions as it defends the country's stability and territorial integrity.
U.S. Navy Supports UK Seizure of Iranian Missiles CENTCOM 07 Jul 2022 -- A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer supported maritime operations conducted by naval forces from the United Kingdom that resulted in the seizure of advanced weapons components during an interdiction in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 25.
UK reveals Royal Navy seizure of smuggled Iranian missiles UK MOD 07 Jul 2022 -- HMS Montrose seized dozens of packages containing advanced weaponry, including surface-to-air-missiles and engines for land attack cruise missiles.
UK reveals Royal Navy seizure of smuggled Iranian missiles Royal Navy 07 Jul 2022 -- In early 2022, whilst on routine maritime security operations, Royal Navy ship HMS Montrose seized Iranian weapons from speedboats being operated by smugglers in international waters south of Iran.
MFA statement on information concerning detention of Polish national in Iran Republic of Poland 07 Jul 2022 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that a Polish national was taken into custody in Iran in September 2021.
University Confirms Detention Of Polish Scientist After Iranian Report On Foreigners' Alleged Spying RFE/RL 07 Jul 2022 -- A Polish professor has been detained by Iran since September, a spokesman with the university confirmed to RFE/RL on July 7 after Iran claimed that it had arrested a group of foreigners on spying charges.
U.S. sanctions should be lifted to assure foreign investment in Iran: security official People's Daily 07 Jul 2022 -- The "oppressive" U.S. sanctions against Iran should be lifted in such a way that all countries can easily invest in Iran while maintaining their long-term interests, Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), said Wednesday.
About 80 Percent Of Iranians Use Tools To Circumvent Restrictions On Internet, MP Says RFE/RL 07 Jul 2022 -- A member of the Iranian parliament says that about 80 percent of Iranians use tools on their mobile phones to bypass Internet filtering and censorship.
Iranian President Orders Enforcement Of Hijab And Chastity Law For Women RFE/RL 07 Jul 2022 -- An order by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to enforce the country's hijab and chastity law has resulted in a new list of restrictions on how women can dress.
COVID-19 kills 5 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,413 with 5 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
US imposes sanctions on Iran oil, petrochemical IRNA 07 Jul 2022 -- The United States on Wednesday announced new sanctions on Iran, a move seen as an attempt to push for its demands through exerting pressure on Tehran during talks over the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the JCPOA.
Iran arrests UK's deputy ambassador, foreigners for "spying" activities People's Daily 07 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) arrested the British deputy ambassador and other foreigners for "spying" activities such as collecting soil samples in prohibited areas, official IRNA news agency reported Wednesday.
IRGC arrests foreign diplomats working in Iran on espionage charges IRNA 07 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has arrested a number of diplomats working in foreign embassies in Tehran over espionage charges.
Britain Says Iranian Media Reports On Arrest Of British Diplomat 'Completely False' RFE/RL 06 Jul 2022 -- Britain's Foreign Office said on July 6 that reports of the arrest of a British diplomat in Iran "are completely false."
Report: IRGC detains foreigners spying in Iran's deserts Press TV 06 Jul 2022 -- The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has detained several foreigners, including Britain's second most senior envoy in Tehran, for acts of spying such as taking earth samples in restricted areas, Iranian news agencies say.
Iran Accuses Detained French Couple Of 'Undermining' Security RFE/RL 06 Jul 2022 -- Iran has accused a French couple detained in May of "undermining the security" of the country.
Ukrainian Airline Sues Iran Over Shooting Down Of Passenger Jet RFE/RL 06 Jul 2022 -- Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has filed a lawsuit against the Islamic republic over the 2020 shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger jet by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
Belgium Provisionally Clears Iran Prisoner-Swap Treaty RFE/RL 06 Jul 2022 -- Belgian lawmakers have given initial clearance to a prisoner-exchange treaty with Iran that could pave the way for the release of an Iranian diplomat convicted of planning to bomb the rally of an exiled opposition group outside Paris.
Israel calls Iran's increased military presence in Red Sea as "threat" to peace People's Daily 06 Jul 2022 -- Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Tuesday that Iran's military has been entrenching itself in the Red Sea, posing a "direct threat" to regional peace and global trade.
Iranian Lawmaker Says Explosions At IRGC Base Were Sabotage RFE/RL 06 Jul 2022 -- A member of Iran's parliament has confirmed that explosions that occurred last week at an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) base in Tehran were sabotage.
Targeting Iran's International Petroleum Trade US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2022 -- The United States is designating 15 individuals and entities that engaged in the illicit sales and shipment of Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products. These entities, located in Iran, Vietnam, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Hong Kong, have supported Iranian energy trade generating millions of dollars' worth of illicit revenue.
Treasury Targets Iranian Oil and Petrochemical Trade Network US Treasury 06 Jul 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned an international network of individuals and entities that has used a web of Gulf-based front companies to facilitate the delivery and sale of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products from Iranian companies to East Asia.
Iran FM: We continue negotiations ISNA 06 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian with referring to the telephone conversation with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said, "Agreement is possible only based on mutual understanding and interests".
Amir-Abdollahian: No excessive demands suggested by Iran ISNA 06 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, "During the recent negotiations over the reviving of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), we haven't suggested any excessive demands allegedly claimed by the US".
Iran rejects US claim, says no 'new demand' beyond JCPOA made in Doha Press TV 06 Jul 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has rejected claims made by US officials about new demands raised by the Iranian delegation in Doha talks, saying the Islamic Republic's requests are in line with the 2015 accord.
US cannot have it both ways at JCPOA revival talks: Iran FM Press TV 06 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Washington's unilateral demands at the high-profile negotiations to revive the 2015 Iran deal are in contradiction with its claims that it sincerely seeks an agreement.
'Mutually Exclusive': Nuclear Deal Won't Be Restored If US Sticks to Unilateral Demands, Iran Says Sputnik 06 Jul 2022 -- Negotiations on the possible restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement have dragged on for well over a year since President Joe Biden first announced his intention to return the US to the landmark 2015 agreement.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,408 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Borrell: Reviving JCPOA is still possible IRNA 05 Jul 2022 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in a tweet on Tuesday said that reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is still possible.
U.S. Envoy Says Iran Added Demands In Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 05 Jul 2022 -- U.S. special envoy for Iran Robert Malley says Iran has added demands unrelated to discussions on its nuclear program during the latest talks in Doha aimed at breaking an impasse in negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Belgian Detained In Iran As Brussels Mulls Controversial Prisoner-Swap Treaty With Tehran RFE/RL 05 Jul 2022 -- Iran has been holding a Belgian man for the past four months on "espionage" charges, Belgium's justice minister has said, as the country considers a controversial treaty with Tehran.
Integrated development plan to up Azadegan oil field revenue by $14b IRNA 05 Jul 2022 -- Iran has invested 7 billion dollars in a 7-year integrated development plan for Azadegan joint oilfields that will bring $14 billion extra revenue on a yearly basis for the country.
Iran awards $7bn oilfield contract to domestic consortium Press TV 05 Jul 2022 -- Iran has awarded a major oilfield development contract to a consortium of local banks and petroleum companies.
Amir-Abdollahian: Iran supports peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict based on intl. law Press TV 04 Jul 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reiterated Tehran's support for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict based on principles of the international law.
U.S. threatens Iranians' economic, health rights: gov't spokesman People's Daily 05 Jul 2022 -- An Iranian government spokesman said Monday that the United States has constantly violated Iranians' economic rights by imposing illegal sanctions and threatening children's right to health by restricting the country's access to medicine.
COVID-19 kills 8 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,404 with eight more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Syria welcomes Iran's effort to help ease tension with Turkey People's Daily 04 Jul 2022 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad on Saturday evening said his country welcomes any role played by Iran in easing the tension between Syria and Turkey and achieving political progress.
US had no initiatives in Doha Talks: Amirabdollahian IRNA 04 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said in a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, that Tehran is serious and honest to reach the final point of agreement and has always presented positive ideas in the talks, but the American side had no initiatives based on innovation and progress in Doha.
Iran says U.S. failed to take initiative in Doha nuclear talks People's Daily 04 Jul 2022 -- The United States failed to be constructive in the latest round of the talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Adoption of anti-Iran resolution during JCPOA talks violated spirit of accord: President Raeisi Press TV 04 Jul 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the measure taken by the United States and its European allies to pass an anti-Tehran resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) while talks on the revival of the 2015 deal were underway was a violation of the letter and spirit of the accord.
US offered no initiatives at Doha talks: Iran FM tells French counterpart Press TV 04 Jul 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says the US offered no initiatives during the negotiations in Qatari capital of Doha over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Tehran 'Temporarily' Cuts Off Access To Country's Banking System To Iranians Abroad RFE/RL 04 Jul 2022 -- Iranian authorities have "temporarily cut off" access to the country's banking system for Iranians abroad to "prevent cyberattacks," Iranian state news agency IRNA reported.
West in Hurry to Conclude JCPOA Deal Amid Ukraine Crisis, Iranian Negotiator Says Sputnik 04 Jul 2022 -- The United States and European countries are in need of a new Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) deal with Iran as they are under great pressure due to crisis they created in Ukraine, Iranian nuclear negotiator Mohammad Marandi said.
Iran, Russia, Turkey Considering Plan To Jointly Manufacture Automobiles RFE/RL 04 Jul 2022 -- Industry officials from Iran, Russia, and Turkey are considering a joint program to design and manufacture automobiles in view of disruptions caused by Western sanctions, Iranian state media reported.
COVID-19 kills 6 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,396 with six more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Amirabdollahian: Turkey's military operations in Syria will cause regional instability IRNA 02 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that any kind of military operation by Turkey in Northern Syria will result in instability and insecurity in the region.
Iran FM: West claims to stabilize Syria unreal IRNA 02 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Saturday that failing a serious confrontation against the Zionist regime's destructive measures shows that the western countries' claims of trying to restore security to Syria and stabilize that country are not real.
FM: Iran, Syria share common stances on regional developments IRNA 03 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad said that the two countries have common stances on the developments of the region.
Iran FM conveyed Erdoğan's security concerns to Bashar Assad ISNA 03 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian by referring to his latest meeting with President of Syria Bashar Assad said, "During the visit, I conveyed security concerns, which Turkish President and Foreign Minister shared with me, to the Syrian President".
Iran top negotiator says finalizing date, venue of next sanctions removal talks with EU Press TV 03 Jul 2022 -- Iran's top negotiator in talks to revive the 2015 Iran deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), says Tehran and the European Union are finalizing the time and location of the next round of the talks, whose main goal is to have sanctions imposed on Tehran removed.
Iran registers another death-free day in COVID-19 record IRNA 02 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran remained unchanged at 141,390 with no death by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran, Russia plan for 10 million tons freight transit along INSTC ISNA 02 Jul 2022 -- Iran and Russian transport officials met in Moscow to discuss details of transport initiatives during 13th joint transport task force.
Iranian Foreign Minister Travels To Damascus Amid Tensions Between Syria, Turkey RFE/RL 02 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has traveled to Damascus in a bid to "prevent a new crisis" amid tensions between Syria and Turkey over Ankara's threats to launch a new offensive against Kurdish militias in northern Syria.
Greece Authorizes Release Of Iranian-Flagged Oil Tanker Seized In April RFE/RL 02 Jul 2022 -- Greece said on July 2 that an Iranian-flagged tanker seized by Athens in April was being towed to the port of Piraeus following a decision by a Greek judicial panel to release the vessel.
COVID-19 kills one more Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Jul 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,390 with one more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
China urges US to compensate for mistakes regarding Iran, JCPOA IRNA 01 Jul 2022 -- The United States as the source of problems related to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal should make up for its mistakes concerning the Islamic Republic and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), said the spokesman of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
AEOI chief expects powerful reasoning by nuclear negotiators IRNA 01 Jul 2022 -- Mohammad Eslami, the chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that he waits for rational and powerful reasonings by the Iranian nuclear negotiating team to pave the ground for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and removal of anti-Iran sanctions.
Revival of JCPOA requires abundant concession, effort: UN spokesman IRNA 01 Jul 2022 -- Spokesman for the Secretary-General of the United Nations Stéphane Dujarric has underlined that the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal needs abundant courage, concession, and effort.
Iran urges US to act realistically, says it seeks 'full economic benefits' of JCPOA Press TV 01 Jul 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the talks to revive the 2015 agreement can succeed if the United States acts realistically and provides Tehran with robust guarantees that it will be able to fully reap the economic benefits of the deal.
Doha talks: Iran says will coordinate with EU on next stage Press TV 01 Jul 2022 -- Following two days of fresh negotiations in the Qatari capital of Doha aimed at reviving the ailing 2015 deal, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says Tehran will "coordinate" with the European Union on the next stage of the talks.
Pres. Raeisi: West not committed to 'requirements of serious and real negotiation' Press TV 01 Jul 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi denounces the West's refusal to abandon its constant accusations against Iran amid ongoing negotiations about potential restoration of the Islamic Republic's 2015 agreement with world countries.

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