Middle East

Syrian villagers protest against US forces, intercept convoy in Al-Hasakah

Damascus: Dozens of people in the U.S.-controlled village of Al-Karima demonstrated against the American presence in Al-Hasakah, local reports said on Tuesday. “The residents of Al-Karima village, 15 km east of the town of Al-Qahtaniya in the northern countryside of Al-Hasakah, which is under the control of the American army …

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US was ‘politically defeated by Iran’: Rouhani

Tehran: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the United States was defeated in the Security Council on Tuesday, when participants expressed support for the nuclear deal. On Wednesday, Rouhani affirmed that the United States, despite its economic pressure on the Iranian people, was “politically defeated by Iran,” according to the …

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UNSC members reiterate support for JCPOA: Envoy

TEHRAN:The members of the UN Security Council once again voiced their support to Iran’s nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and Resolution 2231, said Iran’s UN envoy. “Today, UNSC members reiterated, again, their support for JCPOA and UNSCR 2231,” Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the …

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Iran not to tolerate political harm on JCPOA: Rouhani

TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the US harm on JCPOA has been economic so far, but if it wants to harm JCPOA politically, Iran will not tolerate it and take decisive action. He made the remarks in a cabinet session on Wednesday. “Iran has always adhered to and will abide …

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Iran to begin human COVID-19 vaccine trial soon: Minister

Iranian Health Minister Saeid Namaki has announced that the country is nearing a phase of human trial for coronavirus vaccine as the country fights to contain the spread of the virus. Namaki said on Tuesday that an Iranian vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, had shown …

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IRGC Aerospace Force Ready to Help Iran’s Car Industry

TEHRAN : The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force said the force can provide Iranian automakers with advanced technologies so that they can overcome their shortcomings and reduce their reliance on foreign firms. In comments during a visit to Iran University of Science and Technology on Monday, …

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Iran, Russia, Turkey to Discuss Syria Wednesday: Kremlin

TEHRAN: The presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey will discuss the latest developments in Syria on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the video conference will see Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan make “three statements” before discussing Syria in …

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