Iran Asks UN to Hold US Accountable for Plane Interception
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran urged the United Nations to hold the US accountable for the interception of an Iranian passenger plane by two American fighter jets in the skies over Syria last month, which it called an “unlawful” and an “adventuristic act.”
Iranian Mayors Express Solidarity with Beirut after Blast
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Mayors of Iran’s major cities offered condolences to the mayor of Beirut over a huge blast that killed scores of people in the Lebanese capital on August 4 and displaced as many as 300,000 citizens.
Death Toll from Indian Passenger Aircraft Accident Rises to 18
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The death toll from an Indian passenger aircraft accident has risen to 18, while 16 people have been severely injured, a senior government official said on Saturday.
Persepolis Loses to Zob Ahan: IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Persepolis football team was defeated against Zob Ahan 1-0 in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.
Nasrallah Dismisses Rumors on Cache of Hezbollah Missiles in Beirut Port
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement Seyed Hassan Nasrallah categorically denied the Western reports that the fatal blast in Beirut had been caused by the missiles and ammunition that Hezbollah may have stockpiled at the port.
Iran President Hails Journalists’ Role in Tackling Spread of Fake News
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the effective role of journalists in confronting the spread of fake news.
No Difference between Brian Hook, His Successor: Iran’s Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman downplayed the surprise departure of US State Department’s point man on Iran Brian Hook, saying that there is no difference between him and his successor when it comes to the US Iran policy.
Russia to Register World’s 1st COVID-19 Vaccine by Next Week
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Health Ministry said that the country will register the world’s first coronavirus vaccine on August 12.
Massive Power Outage Hits NYC's Upper Manhattan (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A massive power outage was reported Friday morning in the upper part of Manhattan, knocking out not only lights but also cellphone service.
Alipour Chosen the Best Forward of ACL2018 Team
EHRAN (Tasnim) – Persepolis football team forward Ali Alipour has been shortlisted for the best striker of the ACL2018 Team.
Iran Records 2,450 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday that the total number of coronavirus cases in the country has reached 322,567.
Study Links Daily Job's Physical Stress to Cognitive Decline, Memory Loss
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Scientists have linked on-the-job stress to brain aging and memory loss for the first time, according to new research from Colorado State University.
Iran’s Shamkahni Reacts to Brian Hook’s Surprise Resignation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani reacted to the surprise departure of US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook from his post, saying that Washington’s so-called ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Tehran has failed.
Several Killed in Flash Floods Across Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least 21 people, including eight children, have been killed and dozens are missing, as flash floods and lightning leave destruction across Yemen.
US ‘Maximum Pressure’ Policy Has Failed, Iran Says Following Hook’s Resignation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s UN mission spokesman Alireza Miryousefi said the surprise departure of United States envoy for Iran Brian Hook from his post “does not concern” us.
Iran’s Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon to Continue, Spokesman Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the Islamic Republic will continue its humanitarian aid to Lebanon in the wake of a massive deadly blast in the Arab country that killed more than 100 people.
Evacuations Ordered in 150-Acre Los Angeles County Fire
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Fire in the Saugus area had consumed some 150 acres as it edged near structures, forcing evacuations Thursday afternoon.
Work Continues in Lebanese Capital Days after Massive Explosion (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Work carried on through the days after the explosion at Beirut's port after on Tuesday that killed at least 135 people and displaced an estimated 300,000.
