Iran blames bad communication, alignment for jet shootdownA misaligned missile battery, miscommunication between troops and their commanders and a decision to fire without authorisation all led to Iran's Revolutionary Guard shooting down a Ukrainian jetliner in January, killing all 176 people.......
Coronavirus claims over 20,000 lives across MideastThe novel coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 20,000 people across the Middle East, half of them in Iran, according to an AFP tally at 1000 GMT Sunday based on official tolls.....
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Iran says misaligned radar led to Ukrainian jet downingTEHRAN, Iran – Iran said that the misalignment of an air defense unit's radar system was the key "human error" that led to the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane in January.
"A failure occurred due to a human error in following the procedure" for aligning the radar, causing a ....
Global COVID-19 cases near 12.7 million, death toll at 5.64 lakhWashington: The overall number of global COVID-19 cases was nearing 12.7 million, while the deaths have increased to more than 564,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. As of Sunday morning, the total number of cases stood at 12,681,472, while the fatalities rose to 564,420, the Universit....
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Defying US, China and Iran near trade and military partnershipIran and China have quietly drafted a sweeping economic and security partnership that would clear the way for billions of dollars of Chinese investments in energy and other sectors, undercutting the Trump administration's efforts to isolate the Iranian government because of its nuclear and military ....
Mike Pompeo's Iranian boogeyman is just an excuse for a policy that isn't workingThe Trump administration, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the lead, is working hard to prevent the expiration of a UN arms embargo on Iran.
Pompeo has painted a nightmarish picture of a world where Iran is able to buy conventional weapons, but the US perceptions have again overshadowed t....
Iran will develop oil industry despite US sanctions: ministerIran is determined to develop its oil industry in spite of sanctions imposed by the United States on the country, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said in a televised speech on Saturday.
"We will not surrender under any circumstances [...] We have to increase our capacity so that when necessar....
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Iran says cannot shut down economy despite worsening virus outbreakTEHRAN, Iran – Iran said on Saturday, July 11, that it cannot afford to shut down its sanctions-hit economy, even as the Middle East's deadliest coronavirus outbreak worsens with record-high death tolls and rising infections.
Iran must continue "economic, social and cultural activities while....
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Despite worsening outbreak, Iran can't afford to shut downIran said Saturday that it cannot afford to shut down its sanctions-hit economy, even as the Middle East's deadliest coronavirus outbreak worsens with record-high death tolls and rising infections.....
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Iran will develop oil industry despite US sanctionsIran is determined to develop its oil industry in spite of US sanctions imposed on the country, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said in a televised speech Saturday.....
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Spokesman: US violated basic principles of intl. law by assassinating Gen. SoleimaniThe Iranian Foreign Ministry says the US’ assassination of Iran’s top anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, took place in absolute disregard for fundamental legal, humanitarian, and moral principles, belying Washington’s claim of fighting terrorism in the region. PressTV
Federal, provincial govts must get ready to counter locusts: PMISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday approved phase-II of the National Action Plan for Locust Control and directed the officials concerned of the federal and provincial governments to be prepared to encounter another expected attack of the insects in the country.
The prime minister too....
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Biden as president will raise Kashmir issue with India, says his adviserWASHINGTON: The Biden administration, if elected, will raise the issue of Kashmir with India and would also convey its concerns on a recent Indian law that discriminates against Muslims, says the Biden campaign's foreign policy adviser, Antony Blinken.
In a Thursday afternoon dialogue on America....
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Wind energy in Iran, Wind Power Coming to Sistan-BaluchestanLocated in the Mil-e Nader village in Zabol City, the wind farm will have 20 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts, manufactured by Mapna Company.A 50-megawatt wind farm in Sistan-Baluchestan Province will start partial operation by fall, managing director of Iran Power Generation, Tr....
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Photos: Reza Abad desert, a tourist resort in northeastern IranReza Abad desert, located 70 kilometres from the city of Shahroud in Iran's Semnan province, is among the most beautiful desert areas in central and eastern Iran. The nomadic town of Reza Abad is located next to the desert. -Amin Rahmani....
The killing of Qassem Soleimani was unlawful, says UN expertA United Nations expert investigating summary executions said Thursday that the United States' targeted killing of Gen Qassem Soleimani of Iran was unlawful and risked eroding international laws that govern the conduct of hostilities.....
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Major locust swarms may reach Pakistan later this monthISLAMABAD: Officials on Thursday warned that the next few weeks could be crucial in the fight against desert locust infestation with major swarms expected to be reaching here later this month from the Horn of Africa.
They are confident that the country is much better prepared to deal with the sho....
Iran is beautiful: Lar National Park in photosMount Damavand is not considered a simple mountain for Iranians. Being the highest peak in Iran with the height of 5,671 meters, is not all the greatness of Mount Damvand among Iranians because the Mount has a special place among Iranian mythology and culture and is the symbol of endurance and invin....
Iran hits record one-day virus death toll of 221Iran reported a new single-day record death toll of 221 from the novel coronavirus Thursday, after weeks of rising numbers in the Middle East's worst-hit country.....
Despite efforts to bring North Korea back to the negotiation table,... U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper once again named the North as one of a number of "rogue states" that concern Washington. In a vir....
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Iran-backed militia says PM's actions could bring escalationA powerful Iran-backed militia said Wednesday there would be "escalation" if Iraq's prime minister continues to clamp down on armed groups, as tensions spiked following the killing of a prominent analyst, pitting the state against rogue elements.....
Pompeo hints at Iran links in killing of Iraq expertUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demanded justice Wednesday over the killing of a prominent Iraqi jihadism expert and highlighted threats against him by Iran-linked groups.....
Iraq Has a Unique Opportunity to Limit Iranian InfluenceThe appointment of the new Iraqi prime minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, could have significant implications for the country's relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has heavily meddled in Iraq's affairs post-2003. Kadhimi was serving as the director of the Iraqi National Intelligence Servic....
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Tehran mayor sees 'threat' in Iranians' dissatisfactionIran's low voter turnout reflects a wider malaise in a country long buckling under sanctions and more recently also hit hard by the coronavirus, spelling "a threat for everyone," Tehran's mayor Pirouz Hanachi told AFP.....
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Indian spy Jadhav refused to file review petition in IHC despite Pakistan's offer, officials sayIndian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav has refused to file an appeal in the Islamabad High Court against his conviction by a military court despite Pakistani authorities' offer to do so, officials said on Wednesday.
Instead, officials added, Jadhav had decided to apply for a mercy petition.
Jadhav — a....
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Killing of Iraq expert stirs fear of new violent phaseThe killing of Islamist extremism expert Hisham al-Hashemi has stirred fears Iraq is entering a dark and violent phase, as boiling tensions between pro-Iran factions and the government reach new heights.....
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Mount Damavand Day: The iconic mountain is grappling with environmental issuesMount Damavand, the highest peak in Iran, is located northeastern Tehran, but today, it is facing many environmental problems and challenges. Environmental enthusiasts believe that with the inclusion of Damavand National Day in the official calendar of the country, more attention should be paid to t....
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How Sky News took viewers inside the headlines with the App of the YearSky News won the App of the Year category at The Drum's Online Media Awards 2020. Here, the team behind the entry reveal the strategies used to deliver this successful project.
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The Sky News app has a very simple aim - to inform, enlighten and engage, while bringing clarity to our....
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Leading Iraqi expert on ISIS, other militant groups shot outside his homeIraqi mourners and relatives on Tuesday carried the body of a respected analyst shot and killed the previous night in Baghdad after receiving threats from Iran-backed militias. Many Iraqis expressed their shock over the slaying.....
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U.S. killing of Iran's top general 'unlawful' – U.N. expertGENEVA, Switzerland – The US drone strike that killed Iran's top general Qasem Soleimani was "unlawful," the United Nations expert on extrajudicial killings concluded in a report released Tuesday.
Agnes Callamard, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, co....
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Iran factory blast kills two: state mediaTwo people died and another three were injured Tuesday when an pre-dawn explosion rocked a factory south of Tehran, Iran's official IRNA agency reported, blaming human error.....
Iran Says It Is Negotiating 25-Year Bilateral Deal With ChinaIran has been negotiating a 25-year accord with China ";with confidence and conviction,"; Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told parliament on July 5, saying its terms will be announced once the deal is struck. Zarif insisted there was nothing secret about the prospective deal, which he said was....
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Iran Marks Single-Day High Of Coronavirus Deaths As New Infections Increase MarkedlyIran has recorded its highest single-day death toll since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, reporting 163 deaths in the last 24 hours on July 5. The total exceeded the previous record of 162 deaths set on June 29. Health officials also said 2,560 new infections were recorded in the previous....
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Iran's hardline lawmakers move to summon RouhaniIran's hardline lawmakers plan to summon the president for questioning, a move that could ultimately lead to impeachment, media reported on Monday, amid growing discontent over the government's economic policies.....
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Iran's daily virus deaths near record highIran reported Monday 160 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, close to the country's highest single-day toll announced the previous day.....
Images emerge of Iranian nuclear complex damaged by fireA fire at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility site resulted in "significant" damage, impacting both the construction and development of the country's advanced nuclear program, officials confirmed. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.....
Israel launches spy satellite to keep a better eye on enemiesIsrael on Monday launched a new spy satellite that it said would provide high-quality surveillance for its military intelligence. Israel has been building up its surveillance capabilities to monitor enemies such as Iran, whose nuclear program it sees as a major threat. The satellite, called Ofek 16,....
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Iran says damage at nuclear site 'significant'TEHRAN, Iran – An accident at a nuclear complex in Iran caused significant damage and could slow the production of centrifuges used to enrich uranium, the country's atomic energy spokesman said.
The incident happened on Thursday at a warehouse under construction at the Natanz complex in centra....
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Rockets target US military, diplomatic installations in IraqBAGHDAD: Two rocket attacks targeted American diplomatic and military installations overnight, Iraq's security forces said on Sunday, a little over a week since unprecedented arrests prevented a similar incident.
Since October, US diplomats and troops across Iraq have been targeted by around thre....
