Coronavirus: Ukrainian Protesters Hurl Stones at Evacuees from China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Fears over the spread of the coronavirus have triggered violence in Ukraine, where protesters hurled stones at buses carrying evacuees from China.
Zionists to Be Expelled from Palestine before Iran’s Mission in Syria Ends: Shamkhani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said Muslims will celebrate the expulsion of the Israeli occupiers from Palestine even before the Islamic Republic’s advisory mission in Syria ends.
China Reports 118 More Virus Deaths
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The death toll in China from the coronavirus epidemic rose to 2,236 on Friday after 118 more people died, most of them in the hard-hit epicentre province of Hubei, the government said.
Fingerprinting at Voting Sites in Iran Declared Unnecessary over Coronavirus Fears
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new decree issued by Iran’s Election Headquarters has obviated the need for fingerprints on the ballot papers in the ongoing elections as part of preventive measures to avoid coronavirus in the country.
Iran Starts FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on High Note
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national basketball team defeated Syria 94-48 in Group E of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in Tehran on Thursday.
Ayatollah Khamenei Casts Ballot amid Iran Parliamentry Elections (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the Election Day as a “national celebration” and a day to “restore the civil rights of the nation”, right after he casted his ballot at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya in Tehran.
Zarif: Iranian People Main Supporter of Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif praised the people’s massive participation in the parliamentary and the Assembly of Experts elections on Friday and said the people are the main supporter of the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Spokesman Describes US Sanction on Iran Guardian Council as “Emblem of Honor”
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesman for Iran’s Guardian Council Abbasali Kadkhodaei shrugged off the recent US sanctions against the members of the council, saying it is an honor to be blacklisted by the enemies of the Iranian nation.
Police Chief: Long Queues Formed at Polling Stations in Iran, Security Prevails
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of Tehran’s Police said many polling stations across Iran have been packed with an early-morning crowd of voters after the parliament and the midterm election of the Assembly of Experts kicked off on Friday, saying full security and order prevail all over the nation.
Iran Parliamentary Elections Kick Off, Leader Casts Vote in Early Minutes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As the nationwide votes for the parliament and the midterm elections of the Assembly of Experts officially began in Iran on Friday morning, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei cast his ballot in the early hours of the voting.
Every Vote A Slap in Enemy’s Face: IRGC Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami predicted massive participation of people in Friday’s elections in Iran, saying Iranians’ votes will be a slap in the face of an enemy that hopes for a low turnout.
Iranian Duo into Gymnastics World Cup Final
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Saeed Reza Keekha and Ahmad Kohani booked their place at the 2020 International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) World Cup on Thursday.
NASA’s Juno Findings about Water in Jupiter’s Atmosphere
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – When NASA's Galileo mission visited Jupiter in the 1990s and began its descent, the spacecraft's data was expected to solve a puzzle for scientists. They wanted to know how much water was present in Jupiter's atmosphere.
France, Germany Sign Contract to Develop Fighter Jet Prototype
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - France and Germany signed a 150 million euro ($161.84 million) deal on Thursday to develop a prototype of the next generation fighter jet, a project seen as vital for Europe to defend itself without relying on allies in an increasingly uncertain world.
IRGC Urges High Turnout in Friday’s Polls
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) called on the Iranian nation to take part in Friday’s parliamentary elections in massive numbers, saying a powerful parliament can resolve economic problems and stand up against enemies.
Chinese FM Says Virus Control Efforts ‘Are Working’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China’s efforts to control the deadly outbreak of a new coronavirus “are working”, Beijing’s top diplomat said Thursday, attributing an easing in new cases to his country’s “forceful action” against the illness.
Iran Second Best Asian Team in FIFA Ranking
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran football is second in Asia in the FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.
Unity Government to Be Formed in South Sudan by Saturday Deadline
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Sudan’s former rebel leader Riek Machar said he has agreed to form a unity government with President Salva Kiir by Saturday’s deadline, following talks at state house on Thursday.
