Media Wire
Archive of Iran wired news and views from the Iranian media by IFP News.
‘Three drones used in attack on Iraqi PM’s house, two shot down’
The botched assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi involved three drones, the Interior Ministry said. It added Iraqi forces shot down two of the drones.
IRGC commander warns of testing Iran military might
The commander of Islamic Republic's Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned the enemies about testing the power and determination of Iran's Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Israeli officials favor WB for reopening US consulate
Top Israeli diplomats say the United States should open its consulate for Palestinians in the West Bank city of Ramallah instead of in Jerusalem.
Iraqi politicians, groups react to PM assassination attempt
Several Iraqi politicians and groups have reacted to the purported assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Sunday. The PM has announced he was not hurt in the incident.
Iran runners-up at 2021 intercontinental beach soccer cup
Iran National Beach Soccer team has finished the vice-champions of the 2021 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
Iraq’s PM survives ‘assassination attempt’
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi reportedly escapes an assassination attempt in Baghdad’s green zone early on Sunday. A few of his bodyguards were injured in the attack.
Iran raps Europe double-standards on human rights
A high-ranking Iranian judiciary official has called on the Europeans to put an end to the double standards and destructive policies in dealing with terrorism and human rights.
Iranian Film Festival underway in France
The Iranian Film Festival in France starts at the Elysee movie theater of Chantilly in the presence of the city’s mayor.
IRGC arrests ringleaders of anti-Iran group
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has detained the main ringleaders of a group acting against the country’s security near Tehran.
Prominent Iranian cartoonist Derambakhsh dies at 79
Kambiz Derambakhsh, well-known Iranian cartoonist, died on Saturday afternoon in Tehran after a short illness due to the infection of coronavirus.
‘US-Saudi arms deal shows Biden not committed to peace’
A high-ranking member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council has announced the US arms deal with Saudi Arabia shows the Biden administration is not committed to Yemen peace.
‘US misleading public opinion about Yemen
Yemen’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hussein Al-Ezzi says the US keeps on misleading American and international public opinion on Saudi-led war on Yemen.
Israel planning to sell Iron Dome to Morocco
Israel has reportedly reached out to Morocco over the possibility of selling Iron Dome missile system to the country. It comes a year after Tel Aviv and Rabat normalized diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by former US administration.
Iranian shooter wins gold medal at president’s cup championship
Iran's reigning Olympic champion Javad Foroughi and Indian femele athlete Manu Bhaker won gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President's Cup Rifle and Pistol in Poland’s Wroclaw.
Afghan toddler given to US soldier still missing
An Afghan baby is still missing months after his desperate parents handed him to an American soldier over a fence outside the gates of Kabul airport. It came days after Afghanistan’s capital fell to the Taliban group last August when the baby was two months old.
Pakistan opposition demands PM’s resignation
Pakistan's opposition parties have severely criticized the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan for increasing fuel prices only two days after announcing the "biggest welfare package in Pakistan's history". They have demanded the incumbent government resign for quote bowing to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure.
India says Iran, Russia, others to attend Afghanistan summit
India says Iran, Russia and Central Asian countries have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Afghanistan conference in New Delhi. Pakistan has declared it would not be attending the meeting.
Iraq protests against election results turn violent
Demonstrations against the results of Iraq's parliamentary election turned violent on Friday, with hundreds of people clashing with security forces in the capital Baghdad. At least 125 people were injured during the unrest.
Palestinian teen shot dead by Israeli forces in WB
Israeli troops have killed a 13-year-old Palestinian boy during weekly rallies against the expansion of the illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
FBI releases documents about investigating ties between Saudi govt. and 9/11
The FBI has released hundreds of pages of newly declassified documents about its long effort to explore connections between Riyadh and the September 11th attacks.
Russia: White Helmets planning chemical attack in Syria
The White Helmets are planning to mount yet another false-flag chemical attack against civilians in the Syrian province of Idleb in order to incriminate the Damascus government, Russia warns.
Foreign tourists back in Iran amid Covid downward trend
The first batch of foreign tourists are in Iran following the relaxation of coronavirus bans.
The group, from Russia, arrived in the country on Thursday night.
US invites Iran to ‘serious’ nuclear talks
Former top US nuclear negotiator and current Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, has announced Washington supports restarting the nuclear talks, and invited Tehran to serious negotiations. Iran says it is serious in resuming the talks provided that they would lead to the lifting of US sanctions.
Iran says US navy escorting stolen oil cargo, not monitoring
Spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has rejected remarks by American defense officials claiming US forces involved in the recent tanker incident in the Sea of Oman were present at the scene only to monitor the situation.
US approves $650m sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved its first major arms sale to Riyadh under President Joe Biden with the sale of air-to-air missiles valued at $650 million, according to the Pentagon.