Researchers May Have Found Way to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers at University of New Mexico believe they may have found a way to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Turkish F-35 Pilots No Longer Flying at US Base: Pentagon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Training by Turkish pilots on F-35 fighter jets has come to a faster-than-expected halt at a US air base in Arizona, US officials said on Monday, as the United States winds down Ankara’s involvement in the program over Turkey’s plans to buy a Russian air defense system.
Iran’s President Congratulates New Kazakh Leader
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s president congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on winning Kazakhstan’s presidential election, expressing hope for closer ties between Tehran and Nursultan in all fields.
UN Official Says Iran Has Means, Will for Environmental Protection Investment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An under-secretary-general of the United Nations lauded Iran’s “means and will” for investment in environmental protection plans on the road to sustainable development, warning against ignoring environmental costs of economic growth in many parts of Asia and the Pacific.
Iran to Boost Production of Fighter Jets: Defense Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami hailed domestic experts’ efforts to boost the country’s self-sufficiency in the military sector and said this year, the Defense Ministry plans to manufacture more homegrown ‘Kowsar’ fighter jets.
Palestinian Medic Shot in Gaza by Israeli Forces Succumbs to Wounds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Palestinian medic has succumbed to his wounds a month after being shot by Israeli troops during clashes along the Gaza border, Palestinian officials said.
Afghan Presidential Candidates Threaten to Boycott Upcoming Polls
KABUL (Tasnim) – A number of Afghan presidential candidates threatened that they would boycott the upcoming polls in the country unless the government accepts their demands.
Japan Formally Announces Abe’s Trip to Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani on a visit to Tehran this week, the country’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said.
Iran, Afghanistan Ink Nuclear Cooperation Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Afghanistan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in the nuclear energy industry.
Police Continue to Clash with Anti-Gov’t Protesters in Haiti (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Riot police clashed with protesters demanding the resignation of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince on Monday.
Iran Agrees to Free Lebanese-American Citizen Nizar Zakka
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary agreed on Tuesday to release Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese national with permanent US residency who has been imprisoned in Iran for espionage since 2015.
Russian Tanker Explodes in Caspian Sea Port of Makhachkala
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Three people are missing and a search is underway after a tanker exploded in the port of Makhachkala, according to the press service of the Russian Federal Agency For Maritime.
Iran Annually Seizes 800 Tons of Illicit Drugs despite Sanctions: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary-General of Iran’s Anti-Narcotics Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni said despite the US sanctions’ negative impact on the Islamic Republic’s campaign on illicit drugs, the country captures 800 tons of narcotics each year.
Syria Army Repels Terrorists’ Attacks East of Palmyra
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian army forces on Monday afternoon confronted multiple attacks by remnants of the Daesh terrorist group on two military checkpoints east of Palmyra in Homs province.
Iran Plans Deep Cut in Reliance on Oil Incomes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Vice President Mohammad Baqer Nobakht said a new scheme to reduce the country’s reliance on oil revenues is expected to restrict the dependence on petrodollars to only 10 percent.
Mexico Denies Trump's Claim of Secret Concessions in Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Three days after US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Mexico to stem the flow of migrants at the southern border, the two countries appear unable to agree on exactly what's in it.
Yemen Launches Drone Attacks on Saudi Airbase in Asir
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The forces of Yemen’s army and Popular Committees launched drone strikes against a Saudi airfield in the kingdom’s southwestern region of Asir on Tuesday, inflicting casualties on the enemy forces, local reports said.
Iran’s Zarif Hails German Recognition of Need for Practical Measures to Save JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister described talks with his German counterpart, Heiko Maas, in Tehran on Monday as “frank” and hailed “Germany’s recognition” that in order to save the 2015 nuclear deal, there need to be practical measures to make sure that Iran benefits from the accord.
