Iran, US releasing prisoners
Iran and the US exchanged prisoners on Thursday in a deal involving an Iranian doctor and a US Navy veteran.
Russia Slams Sanctions for Iran Oil Supply to Venezuela
Russian said threats hurled by the United States at other governments of imposing sanctions in case they facilitate supplies of Iranian oil to Venezuela are unacceptable.
Iran Sending Rescue Teams After Ship Sinks Off Iraqi Coast
Necessary coordination has been made with the Iraqi side to send rescue teams after an Iranian vessel sank off a shipping line between Iraq and Kuwait, an official said.
Coronavirus Updates in Iran: Number of Recoveries Exceeds 127000
More than 127,000 coronavirus positive cases have recovered from the infectious disease in Iran, the Health Ministry’s spokesman said Thursday.
Iran President Slams George Floyd Killing , Trump’s Bible Photo Op
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called George Floyd’s killing “brutal” and criticized US President Donald Trump for posing for photos while holding a Bible after ordering crackdown on protesters.
Europe should keep silent forever if it remains quiet on US brutality
In a tweet on Wednesday, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif said that if Europe wants to keep its lips sealed regarding US brutality against protesters, it should always keep them that way.
Pelosi, Schumer Slam Treatment of Peaceful Protesters
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer condemned the use of tear gas on peaceful protesters outside of the White House in a joint statement Monday.
Iran Denies Prisoner Swap as Sirous Asgari Got Released
Iran dismissed speculation that Iranian scientist Sirous Asgari has been released from a US prison as part of a prisoner exchange between Tehran and Washington.
Rouhani Urges Finland to Condemn US Sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Finland to condemn the US’ illegal sanctions that have threatened the health of Iranian people amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Italy’s Republic Day Canceled in Iran; Ambassador Says
The 74th anniversary of Italy’s Republic Day could not take place in the Iranian capital, due to the coronavirus pandemic.