According to the Iranian intelligence ministry on Wednesday, the gang has been active in Alborz, Tehran, Kermanshah, Lorestan, Isfahan, Sistan and Baluchestan, and West Azerbaijan, as well as Kerman provinces.Over 20 members of the gang were arrested in coordination with the judiciary, and a significant number of weapons and ammunition …
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Top Pakistani religious body condoles over demise of Ayatollah Taskhiri
Head of the body Sahibzada Abul Khair Muhammad Zubair along with senior members in a statement on Wednesday said late Ayatollah was a leader of the entire Muslim Ummah.He said Ayatollah Taskhiri was a close associate of Imam Khomeini in the Islamic Revolution, a preacher of the unity of Ummah …
Read More »Offical: Fuel cargo to Venezuela seized by US never belonged to Iranian
"The cargo of four tankers seized by the United States last week en route to Venezuela was no longer Iranian property", Vaezi told reporters after the cabinet session in Tehran on Wednesday.Neither the ship nor the cargo belonged to Iran, said the Head of the Presidential Office, adding that the cargo had been …
Read More »Russia ready to supply industrial machinery with long-term payment
Speaking to IRNA, Pavel Bukhanov said the Russian Export Center Group has a special plan for supplying mineral machinery and equipment.He added that the bank facility interest rate of European countries is 4% but Russia will charge 1.5% for loans to purchase industrial machinery. He noted that 2,500 items are included in …
Read More »ICRC: 600 violent cases recorded against healthcare providers due to COVID-19
Of the 611 incidents across more than 40 countries, more than 20 percent involved physical assaults, 15 percent were incidents of fear-based discrimination, and 15 percent were verbal assaults or threats. Worryingly, this figure reflects only the known incidents; the actual figure is likely much higher.The release of this new …
Read More »Public cycling rally in Mahabad
A public cycling rally was held in Mahabad with the presence of more than 250 riders while following complete health protocols and on the occasion of "Government Week" in Iran. August 18, 2020. IRNA 3266**2050 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English
Read More »US dumped at UN Security Council with Iran sanctions
Although the US is pushing hard for an extension of the UN arms embargo on Iran, it has gained little support from the international community. Its European allies, in particular, also disagree with the US plan. The embarrassing defeat at the UNSC has laid bare the US' deepening global isolation …
Read More »Canoeing; Water-Based Tourism in northwestern Iran
Canoeing is the leisure exercises by boat and the visitors of Mahabad city in northwestern Iran interested in boating, use this activity in their leisure time in Mahabad River. Mahabad, West Azarbaijan Province Iran. August 18, 2020. IRNA/Abdollah Rahmani. IRNA English
Read More »Speaker urges Islamic states to foil “political terror” against Palestinians
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made the remarks in a message to parliament speakers of Islamic countries.In his message, Qalibaf has described the UAE agreement on normalization of relations with the Zionist regime of Israel as a "strategic mistake" made by Abu Dhabi. Emirates-Israel agreement will lead to weakening all efforts taken …
Read More »Iran FM aide, Assad confer on recent regional issues
During the meeting, the Iranian diplomat voiced congratulations on the latest parliamentary elections in Syria.Also, two sides reviewed ways to boost bilateral cooperation and to counteract the sanctions of the US and its allied countries. 7129**2050 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English
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