Japanese Protest US Military Presence during Okinawa War Memorial
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Protesters shouted their strong opposition to the continued US military presence on the Okinawa island during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's speech at a ceremony to commemorate the war victims.
Philadelphia Refinery Unit Completely Destroyed in Fire
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Neighbors have protested the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Inc’s oil refinery and wondered about its safety after a unit involved in a massive fire on Friday was completely destroyed.
Saudi Religious Thinker Faces Execution: HRW
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a Saudi religious reformist thinker on a host of vague charges relating to his peaceful religious ideas, Human Rights Watch said.
Islamic Body Slams Amman over Decision to Attend Bahrain Conference
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Action Front in Jordan strongly censored the Amman government for its decision to participate in an upcoming US-sponsored summit in Bahrain where Washington is set to unveil the economic dimensions of its self-touted “deal” on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Syria Army Deals Hard Blow to Terrorists in Idlib, Hama
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian forces targeted the hideouts of terrorists in the provinces of Idlib and Hama, inflicting major losses on them.
Yemen Launches Fresh Retaliatory Attacks on Saudi Airports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni army’s fresh retaliatory attacks on Abha and Jizan airports in southern Saudi Arabia have left several people dead and injured, a report said.
Syrian Army Foils Terrorists’ Drone Attack on Hama Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian army forces thwarted a drone attack by al-Nusra Front terrorists in the vicinity of a military airport in Hama.
US Economic Plan for Palestine Faces Broad Rejection
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and other Palestinian groups said White House adviser Jared Kushner's proposed economic plan was a non-starter unless it came coupled with a political solution for the Israel-Palestinian conflict and an end to occupation.
Taliban Urges Timetable for US Exit from Afghanistan, Rejects Polls under Occupation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Taliban spokesman hoped for an agreement on a timetable for the pullout of American forces from Afghanistan in an upcoming round of talks with the US, stressing that holding elections in current circumstances would only legitimize the US occupation of Afghanistan.
Yemeni Snipers Kill Eight Saudi Soldiers in Retaliatory Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni army soldiers, backed by fighters from allied Popular Committees, shot dead eight Saudi soldiers in the kingdom’s southwestern border region of Najran, in retaliation for the Riyadh regime’s military campaign against the country.
Yellow Vests Protesters Pour to Paris Streets in 32nd Straight Week (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - ‘Yellow Vests’ protesters hit the streets of Paris for the 32nd week in a row.
US Saves Daesh Militants in Afghanistan: Taliban
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Afghan Taliban’s spokesman said American military helicopters have once again helped Daesh (ISIL) terrorists and saved them from a siege in eastern Afghanistan.
Dozens of Palestinians Injured in Protests at Gaza Border (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 79 Palestinians were injured by Israeli forces’ live rounds and rubber bullets during the weekly Great March of Return protests at the Gaza border on Friday.
Family of Man File Legal Claim after Video Show Him Fatally Shot by LA Police
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The family of Ryan Twyman, 24, filed a complaint against police after newly released video shows father-of-three being killed in the South Los Angeles-area neighborhood of Willowbrook on June 6.
Syrian Army Targets Terrorists' Fortifications in Hama, Idlib
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian army forces carried out powerful strikes on fortified positions and supply routes of terrorist organizations in Hama and Idlib on Friday, inflicting heavy losses upon militants in the region.
UK Gov’t Official Suspended after Video Shows Him Shoving Protester
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The UK government minister Mark Field has been suspended by Theresa May after a video went viral showing him grabbing a climate change protester by the neck and shoving her against a pillar.
Syrian Army Destroys Terrorist's Positions in Hama, Idlib
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Syrian army forces have struck the fortifications of al-Nusra Front militants and “al-Ezza Kataeb” terrorists on Thursday afternoon in Hama northern countryside, using artillery fire.
Yemeni Forces Conduct Drone Attack against Saudi Arabia’s Jizan Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Yemeni forces conducted a new drone attack against Jizan airport in southern Saudi Arabia on Thursday, causing air traffic suspension.
