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2024-07-02 21:42
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Iran has Hezbollah's back
Kharrazi warns Tehran would use 'all means' to back Hezbollah in case of Israeli aggression
TEHRAN – An advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning in a recent interview with British media: any Israeli attack on Lebanon would trigger a decisive response from Iran and the entire Axis of Resistance in support of Hezbollah.
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By Nasser Kan'ani, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman
270 days of war and crime against Gaza
TEHRAN - Two hundred and seventy days have passed since the start of the military operation and the horrible crimes of the Zionists in the Gaza Strip. This terrible tragedy has set unprecedented records in terms of the volume and depth of brutality committed in contemporary history.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Gaza resistance steadfast after 270 days
More sophisticated operations waged against occupying forces
TEHRAN- The Palestinian resistance in Gaza continues to confront Israeli occupation forces for the 270th day in various parts of the Strip. The latest defensive operations have resulted in confirmed casualties among Israeli soldiers and damage to their vehicles.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Arab states’ tangled web of deceit
Arab leaders denounce Israeli carnage in Gaza while they feed the regime’s war machine
TEHRAN- Some of the Persian Gulf Arab states stand accused of complicity in Israel’s brutal onslaught on the Gaza Strip over their ties with the Tel Aviv regime.
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By Soheila Zarfam
Candidates address decreased voter turnout in first presidential debate before runoff
TEHRAN – The two candidates competing in the July 5 presidential runoff, Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian, have acknowledged the decline in voter participation for the first round of the snap presidential election, a decrease of 10% from the 50% turnout seen in 2021.
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Iran waiting for the opportunity to conduct ‘Operation True Promise II’: Senior commander
TEHRAN – Iran is waiting for the perfect opportunity to carry out the sequel to Operation True Promise, which pummeled several Israeli military bases in the occupied territories on April 14, said a high-ranking Iran Revolution Guard Corps official during a gathering with families of the Gaza war victims.
Politics
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Iran condemns U.S. human rights record on 36th anniversary of downed passenger plane
TEHRAN – On the 36th anniversary of the tragic downing of an Iranian passenger plane by a U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser in the Persian Gulf, resulting in the death of all 290 people on board, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a strong condemnation of the United States' long history of human rights violations.
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Iran to establish special judicial complex for international crimes
TEHRAN – The Secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has announced the establishment of a special judicial complex in Tehran province dedicated to handling international lawsuits and crimes.
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Over 100,000 Iranians abroad cast votes in Iran's presidential election
TEHRAN - Over 100,000 Iranians living outside the country cast their ballots in the first round of Iran's presidential election on June 28, according to Alireza Salimi, a member of the executive committee of the election.
Sports
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Fasihi, Taftian to represent Iran at 2024 Olympics
TEHRAN – Hassan Taftian and Farzaneh Fasihi have both qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games through IAAF World Rankings.
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Sedighi re-elected as Iran wushu president
TEHRAN – Amir Sedighi was elected as head of Iran Wushu Federation on Wednesday.
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Thailand outplay Iran at 2024 Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship
TEHRAN – Thailand defeated Iran in straight sets (25-14, 25-22, 25-17) in the 2024 Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium on Wednesday.
Culture
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20th Tehran Auction to present modern, contemporary Iranian art
TEHRAN-The 20th edition of the Tehran Auction focusing on modern and contemporary Iranian art is set to be held on July 5 at the Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran.
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Adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s “The Gentle Spirit” on Tehran stage
TEHRAN-An adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s “The Gentle Spirit” is on stage at Book Garden Theater in Tehran.
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“The Night Shift” at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American writer Alex Finlay’s “The Night Shift” has recently been published by Amut Publications in Tehran.
Economy
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Iran, Oman discuss mutual economic ties
TEHRAN - The Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Mehdi Zeighami, met the director of trade, industry, and investment development from the Sultanate of Oman to discuss areas of joint investment, industrial matters, and financial affairs between the two countries.
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Non-oil exports up 7.6% in Q1
TEHRAN - Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that in the first three months of this year of 1403 in the Iranian calendar (started March 19, 2024) the country exported $13.5 billion non-oil goods.
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Iran exporting crude oil to 17 countries: Oji
TEHRAN - Iran’s oil minister said that the country is currently exporting crude oil to 17 countries, including some in Europe.
Society
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Benefactors sharply increase contribution to building schools
TEHRAN – Through financing 110 billion rials (about 184 million dollars) over the past three years, the share of benefactors in building schools has increased by 300 percent.
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Iranian students succeed at Science Olympiad 2024
TEHRAN – Attending the 40th Annual Science Olympiad Tournament at Michigan State University, Iranian students managed to win a bronze medal and two diplomas of honor.
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Over 570 earthquakes occur in a month
TEHRAN –A total of 573 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on June 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Tourism
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Tourism and cultural heritage: a dual mandate for Iran’s next president
As Iran approaches its run-off presidential election on July 5, the national tourism sector, which has rarely been addressed during recent debates, faces a pivotal moment.
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Dr. Hessabi’s paternal home ready to welcome visitors
TEHRAN - In a tribute to the late Dr. Mahmoud Hessabi, the revered father of physics in Iran, his paternal home and its surrounding park has been restored, blending a celebration of the late scientist’s legacy with the preservation of Tehran’s historical heritage.
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Iran debuts tourism roadshow in Vietnam
TEHRAN – On Monday, Iran launched its first-ever tourism roadshow in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, aiming to boost bilateral tourism ties.
International
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270 days of war and crime against Gaza
TEHRAN - Two hundred and seventy days have passed since the start of the military operation and the horrible crimes of the Zionists in the Gaza Strip. This terrible tragedy has set unprecedented records in terms of the volume and depth of brutality committed in contemporary history.
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Arab states’ tangled web of deceit
TEHRAN- Some of the Persian Gulf Arab states stand accused of complicity in Israel’s brutal onslaught on the Gaza Strip over their ties with the Tel Aviv regime.
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Gaza resistance steadfast after 270 days
TEHRAN- The Palestinian resistance in Gaza continues to confront Israeli occupation forces for the 270th day in various parts of the Strip. The latest defensive operations have resulted in confirmed casualties among Israeli soldiers and damage to their vehicles.
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