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2024-06-19 22:01
Nasrallah: Over one hundred thousand Hezbollah fighters ready to join war
TEHRAN- Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has played down Israel’s threats of waging a full-scale war against the Lebanese resistance group.
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By Wesam Bahrani
‘Hoopoe’ drone video “extremely dangerous”
Israelis convey war threat to the Lebanese resistance movement
TEHRAN- Israeli media has described the drone surveillance footage released by Lebanon's Hezbollah as "extremely dangerous," saying that Israeli censorship prevented its circulation in Hebrew media and classified it as “disturbing".
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Election fever on gradual rise as presidential debates kick off
Unpacking the first presidential debate
TEHRAN – Six presidential candidates participated in their first-ever televised debate on Monday, vying for the votes of viewers who eagerly sought a candidate aligned with their vision for Iran's future.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Israel will fail to crush the Palestinians’ iron will
UN says Israel’s use of heavy bombs in Gaza violates laws of war
TEHRAN - More than eight months into Israel’s brutal onslaught on the Gaza Strip, about 37,400 Palestinians have lost their lives and nearly 86,000 others have been injured.
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Mona Hojat Ansari
Candidates hit the road for votes
TEHRAN – With less than ten days remaining before the June 28th presidential election, candidates have hit the road in a last-minute push for votes.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism ministry reveals special content aimed to boost arrivals
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts held a ceremony to unveil innovative tourism content aimed at attracting more foreign visitors.
Politics
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Iran envoy meets Saudi crown prince in Mina
TEHRAN – Ambassador of Iran to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, in Mina, Saudi Arabia.
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Leader’s office warns candidates to refrain from misquoting or misrepresenting his statements
TEHRAN –The office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution issued a warning on Tuesday, urging presidential candidates to avoid quoting Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei out of context or inaccurately.
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IRGC chief lauds late Amir Abdollahian as diplomat of Resistance
TEHRAN – The Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has extolled the late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian for his significant contributions to the Resistance Front.
Sports
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Iran edge the U.S. at 2024 VNL
TEHRAN – Iran defeated the U.S. 3-2 (26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday.
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Iran’s Tabatabaei wins bronze at Avagyan memorial
TEHRAN – Mohammadamin Tabatabaei of Iran won a bronze medal at the 5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024.
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Thrilling Hazfi Cup final to conclude Iran's football season
TEHRAN - The Iranian football season is set to reach its climax with the exciting Hazfi Cup final between Sepahan and Mes, taking place on Thursday at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran. This high-stakes match will feature the use of VAR technology, ensuring fair and precise decision-making.
Culture
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Iran participating in 30th Beijing International Book Fair
TEHRAN-Iran is present at the 30th Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) that commenced in Beijing, China, on Wednesday.
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“Service to Martyrdom” poetry festival to be held with international participation
TEHRAN- The first edition of the "Service to Martyrdom" poetry festival, a commemoration of the 40th day after the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, is set to take place in Robat Karim, Tehran province, in July with international participation; the organizers have announced.
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Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN-Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran is hosting the play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” written by Tom Stoppard.
Economy
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150 projects worth $34b launched in past 3 years: Oji
TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji has said that over the first three years of the 13th administration in office, 150 oil industry projects, worth $34 billion, have become active.
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Rasht-Caspian railway to be inaugurated this week
TEHRAN - The Rasht-Caspian Railway Project in Iran’s northern province of Gilan will be inaugurated on June 20, 2024.
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Iran to produce 1.5 million cars by March 2025
TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade said 1.5 million cars will be produced in the country by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2025).
Society
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Iran’s generous support for refugees
TEHRAN –Each year, World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20 to honor people who have been forced to flee due to conflict, violence, or persecution.
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‘Ranger Day’ on national calendar
TEHRAN – The eighth day of Aban – the 8th Iranian calendar month, which falls on October 29, has been approved to be registered on the national calendar as the ‘Ranger Day’, Nourollah Moradi, an official with the Department of Environment, has said.
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20% of out-of-school nomad students start education
TEHRAN –During the past academic year (September 2023 – June 2024), the Ministry of Education managed to enroll about 20 percent of out-of-school nomad students, an official with the Ministry of Education has said.
Tourism
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Tourism ministry reveals special content aimed to boost arrivals
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts held a ceremony to unveil innovative tourism content aimed at attracting more foreign visitors.
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From Sassanid temples to Seljuk mosques: discover rich heritage of Boroujerd
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Boroujerd, located in the western Lorestan province, is home to a rich collection of architectural gems.
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Earthquake damages historical buildings in Kashmar
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, a magnitude 5 earthquake caused damage to several historical buildings in Kashmar, a historical city in eastern Iran.
International
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Nasrallah: Over one hundred thousand Hezbollah fighters ready to join war
TEHRAN- Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has played down Israel’s threats of waging a full-scale war against the Lebanese resistance group.
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Israel will fail to crush the Palestinians’ iron will
TEHRAN - More than eight months into Israel’s brutal onslaught on the Gaza Strip, about 37,400 Palestinians have lost their lives and nearly 86,000 others have been injured.
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‘Hoopoe’ drone video “extremely dangerous”
TEHRAN- Israeli media has described the drone surveillance footage released by Lebanon's Hezbollah as "extremely dangerous," saying that Israeli censorship prevented its circulation in Hebrew media and classified it as “disturbing".
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American lawmakers are serving Israeli interests and not America's
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Terrorist breeding centers in neighboring countries identified: Iranian commander
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Nuclear strategy, a permanent guarantee of national security
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Iran calls for Muslim unity against Israeli actions in Gaza
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Iran rebukes France's deportation of Iranian national over Palestine support
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