AUTHOR NAME

IFP Media Wire

13749 POSTS
0 COMMENTS
Reports and views published in the Media Wire section have been retrieved from other news agencies and websites, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website. The IFP may change the headlines of the reports in a bid to make them compatible with its own style of covering Iran News, and does not make any changes to the content. The source and URL of all reports and news stories are mentioned at the bottom of each article.

Russia: Vienna talks moving ahead

A top Russian diplomat says Vienna talks over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal as well as lifting of anti-Iran sanctions are moving ahead.

Iraqis burn US embassy model marking Gen. Soleimani assassination

On the second anniversary of the US assassination of anti-terror icon, Qassem Soleimani, and an Iraqi commander, protesters burned US and Israeli flags before setting fire to a replica of American embassy in Baghdad on Friday.

Report: Khashoggi assassins living in luxury villas in Riyadh

At least three members of a Saudi hit squad convicted by the kingdom of murdering journalist Jamal Khashoggi are living and working “in seven-star accommodation” inside a government-run security compound in Riyadh, according to a source connected to senior members of Saudi intelligence.

Russia FM: NATO turning Ukraine into foothold against Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says NATO is trying to use Kiev as a tool against Moscow. He added the alliance members are systematically transforming Ukraine into a military foothold against Russia.

Palestinian youth killed by Israeli forces in WB

A Palestinian young man was shot dead on Friday morning by Israeli troops at Hares junction in the occupied West Bank province of Salfit.

Putin tells Biden sanctions could cause complete severance of ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a call with his US counterpart Joe Biden that relations between the two countries could be severed completely in the event the threatened "unprecedented sanctions" become a reality, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov told reporters on Friday.

US voices concern over Iran rocket launch

A US State Department spokesperson expressed Washington’s concern about Tehran’s development of space launch vehicles, citing quote military aspects in Iran’s nuclear program. Iran stresses it acts within international laws and regulations and that the country is not after atomic weapons

Russia: Iran not stalling nuclear talks

Moscow sees no reason to accuse Tehran of stalling the Vienna negotiations on the return to the full-fledged implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday.

Blinken discusses Iran, Russia with E3 top diplomats

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with French, German and British foreign ministers over Iran's nuclear program and Russia-Ukraine tensions, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.

New Iraqi parliament to convene early next year

Iraq's new parliament will convene on January 9, according to a decree issued on Thursday by President Barham Salih.

Report: Israeli, Saudi FMs hold virtual meeting

A virtual summit hosted by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was held last week to discuss the omicron variant. Reports say Israeli and Saudi foreign ministers were among those taking part in the event.

Ex-Afghan president blames US for his govt. fall

Former Afghan President has blamed the United States for the collapse of his government. Ashraf Ghani said Washington sidelined him during the so-called peace talks with the Taliban. The militant group seized power in August after taking control of Kabul.

Iraq PM announces end of foreign troops combat mission

The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, has announced the complete withdrawal of the foreign combat forces from the war-hit country.

3 farmers wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza

Israeli forces opened artillery fire on two locations in the north of the Gaza Strip, injuring three people.

First Russia’s S-550 system enters combat service

Russia’s new S-550 air defense system has successfully passed state trials entering combat service, according to a source close to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Iranian footballer Taremi 2021 best legionnaire in Asia

Iranian soccer player Mehdi Taremi became the best legionnaire of Asia in 2021, according to Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

MEP praises Gen. Soleimani role in defeating Daesh

An independent Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) has lashed out at Washington and its allies for supporting militant groups in Middle East. He said Iranian anti-terror commander martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani played a major role in overcoming Daesh terrorists.

Palestinian president meets Israeli minister

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Israeli minister of military affairs on Tuesday during a rare trip for what Benny Gantz's department announced were talks on security and civil matters.

US says reedy to remove bans inconsistent with Iran nuclear deal

Washington is prepared to lift sanctions on Tehran that are inconsistent with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the US State Department announced on Tuesday.

Russia urges west not set up ‘artificial deadlines’ for nuclear talks

Russia’s chief nuclear negotiator has pushed back on the need to establish a fixed deadline for the nuclear negotiations to conclude. Moscow’s envoy stressed now is not the time to threaten Tehran with greater pressure.

UN envoy: Civilians killed in air raids on Sana’a

Saudi coalition air raids on Sana’a have resulted in loss of civilian lives, and damaged civilian infrastructure and residential area, the special envoy of the United Nations secretary general for Yemen has confirmed.

Taliban forces open fire on protesting women

The Taliban militants opened fire on women participating in a rally in Kabul on Tuesday. The protestors came out on streets calling for ‘employment, freedom and food.’

Russia: ‘Indisputable progress’ in Vienna talks

The Russian envoy to the Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna said on Tuesday the working group was making "indisputable progress”.

Kremlin: Russia and Iran preparing for highest level contacts

Moscow and Tehran are preparing contacts at the highest level, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Tuesday.

UN flights into Yemen capital resumes following air attacks

Yemen's Houthi forces have allowed the temporary resumption of UN flights into the capital Sanaa airport, a week after a halt due to Saudi-led coalition airstrikes.

Latest news