Outgoing US Capitol Police Chief Says His Effort to Get Help Was Thwarted: Paper
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The outgoing chief of the US Capitol Police said House of Representatives and Senate security officials had thwarted his efforts to call in the National Guard, contradicting assertions from other officials who said the force had not asked for help.
Denver Protesters Demand Trump Impeachment (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – With eight days left in the presidency of Donald Trump, a caravan of protesters in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday demanded his exit date be moved up.
Soldiers Recall Most Powerful Attack against American Forces in Decades
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – American soldiers stationed at the Ain al-Assad air base in Iraq recalled the misery they went through when the base was targeted with a barrage of missiles by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) early last year in retaliation for the assassination General Qassem Soleimani.
Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 90 Million in Battle on New Variant
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Worldwide coronavirus cases surpassed 90 million on Monday as nations around the globe scramble to procure vaccines and continue to extend or reinstate lockdowns to fight new coronavirus variants.
Illusion of US ‘Democracy’, Rule of Law Finally Gone: Ex-Senate Adviser
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former US diplomat and adviser to the US Senate Republican leadership said the illusion of US “democracy, constitution and rule of law is finally gone”.
Most of 120 Arrested Or Identified at Capitol Riot Were Longtime Trump Supporters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Most of 120 people who have been arrested in connection to or identified as being at the US Capitol riot through photos and videos are longtime supporters of President Trump, an AP analysis determined.
China: WHO Experts Arriving Thursday for Virus Origins Probe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China said Monday that a group of experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive this week for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
Spokesman Denounces Lingering Legacy of Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh took a swipe at the EU governments that follow the “toxic legacy” of the outgoing US president to blackmail Iran.
Iran, South Korea Discuss Release of Frozen Assets, Offending Tanker
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Diplomatic delegations from Iran and South Korea held a meeting in Tehran for talks about the unfreezing of Iranian funds in South Korean banks and the capture of a Korean oil tanker in the Persian Gulf over environmental hazards.
US-Backed Militants Killed, Injured in Syria’s Raqaa, Deir Ez-Zur
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A number of US occupation-backed QSD militants were killed and injured in separate attacks against their positions by unidentified persons in Syria’s Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zur countryside.
US Planning to Blacklist Yemen’s Ansarullah: Sources
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Washington is reportedly planning to designate Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement as a foreign “terrorist” group on Monday.
Hazfi Cup Draw to Be Held on Tuesday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The draw ceremony of the 34th edition of Iran’s Hazfi Cup will be held on Tuesday.
IPL: Sanat Naft Replaces Esteghlal at Top
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sanat Naft Abadan football team moved top of the Iran Professional League (IPL) table thanks to a 1-0 win over Nassaji.
Earth Spinning Its Fastest in Decades
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Earth must have been over 2020 because the planet spun faster last year than it has in decades, according to scientists.
Only Iran Stood beside Iraqi Nation in Fight against Daesh: Politician
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Iraqi Al-Fath coalition pointed out the great role of the Islamic Republic in supporting the Iraqi nation in fight against the Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorist group.
Pro, Anti-Trump Demonstrators Face Off in San Diego (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tensions flared up in San Diego's Pacific Beach as a rally of Trump supporters on Saturday was disrupted by a group of counter-protesters rallying under the Black Lives Matter (BLM) banner.
Boris Johnson Should Resign as UK PM, 43% of People Tell Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More people think Boris Johnson should resign as UK prime minister than think he should continue in office, according to the latest Opinium poll for the Observer.
New Coronavirus Cases in China Double
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The daily number of new coronavirus cases has doubled in China, prompting tougher movement restrictions and, in the capital, passengers must scan a health code before boarding a cab or ride-hailing car, officials said on Sunday.
