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2024-06-29 09:16
Pezeshkian and Jalili compete neck to neck in Iran’s snap presidential election
TEHRAN – With most of the votes counted in Iran, pro-reform presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian comes first but he is immediately followed by principlist candidate Saeed Jalili.
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The 14th presidential election held on Friday
Iranians head to polls unfazed by enemy propaganda
TEHRAN - Election fever filled the air in cities and villages across Iran on Friday as citizens headed to polls in snap presidential elections while still mourning the sudden passing of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
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By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
Elections in Iran’s history: from show to competition
TEHRAN- The people of Iran went to the polls on Friday (June 28) to elect the president of the fourteenth government. Iran's enemies claim that elections in Iran are not free. To investigate this claim, it is worth taking a look at the history of elections in Iran.
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By Zahra Akbari
Debunking FDD waffle on Iran’s elections
TEHRAN- In a note published on the FDD website on June 22, 2024, Behnam Ben Taleblu and Janatan Sayeh wrote that " Iran’s Presidential Election Seeks to Consolidate Regime’s Control". This note presents a good opportunity to have an overview of holding elections in Iran while answering the claims of the authors.
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Iran condemns ‘meddlesome’ U.S. claims about presidential election
TEHRAN – Iran has firmly rejected recent statements made by a U.S. administration official concerning the country's presidential election, labeling the remarks as "worthless" and "meddlesome."
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Over 340 polling stations receive ballots from Iranians outside the country
TEHRAN – Iranians around the world participated in the snap presidential election on Friday, casting their ballots at over 344 polling stations set up for overseas voters.
Politics
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What goes on in Iran determines fate of other countries: Hezbollah Chief
TEHRAN – Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah emphasized Iran’s significant role in shaping the region's future while addressing a ceremony in Tehran marking the 40th day since President Ebrahim Raisi's passing in a helicopter crash.
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Putin, Iran acting president discuss bilateral cooperation in key sectors
TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin and acting Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss enhancing bilateral energy cooperation and advancing large-scale infrastructure projects.
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‘Unlawful’ and ‘politically motivated’: Iran denounces Canada's blacklisting of IRGC
TEHRAN - Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has condemned Canada's designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a "terrorist group" as "unlawful," "dangerous," and "politically motivated."
Sports
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Iran U18 women basketball’s focus is promotion to Division A: FIBA
TEHRAN - Women from Iran turning heads at the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup as they eye-off a promotion to Division A.
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Iran to play Turkmenistan at 2024 CAFA U20 Championship opener
TEHRAN – Iran will kick off the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship with a match against Turkmenistan on July 7.
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Iran learn fate in third phase of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group B of the third round of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
Culture
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Artworks from 24 countries on display at first Annual International Watercolor of Iran
TEHRAN-The first Annual International Watercolor of Iran, showcasing 200 artworks from 24 countries, has been launched at two sites in Tehran.
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Saeb Tabrizi to be commemorated in Tehran
TEHRAN-The House of Humanities Thinkers in Tehran will host a commemoration ceremony for the great Persian Poet of the 17th century Saeb Tabrizi on Monday.
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Italy’s ShorTS International Film Festival hosting 2 Iranian movies
TEHRAN-Two short films from Iran are participating in the 25th ShorTS International Film Festival, launched in Trieste, Italy, on June 28.
Economy
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Iran ranks 4th in attracting FDI in West Asia
TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran ranks fourth in West Asia in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) after the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, an official said.
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Iran’s non-oil exports rise 40% in 3 years to March
TEHRAN - Iran’s exports of non-oil commodities have increased by 40 percent during three years to March 2024, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Iran, Russia sign MOU on energy cooperation
TEHRAN - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Tehran and Moscow for the transfer of Russian gas to Iran on Thursday, Shana reported.
Society
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Protecting tropical ecosystem ‘more important than ever’
TEHRAN – With studies suggesting that half the world’s population will call the tropics home by 2050, it’s more important than ever to protect these unique and fragile ecosystems.
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Average temperature rises by 2 degrees over 5 decades
TEHRAN –Studies show that the average temperature in Iran in the last decade is about two degrees Celsius higher than the average of the past five decades, indicating that the change in temperature has been upward in the country.
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IRCS provides rescue services to 12 flood-hit provinces
TEHRAN – A total of 1,070 people benefited from rescue services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in 12 provinces of the country from June 21 to 27.
Tourism
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Iconic Si-o-Se Pol undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – The upper deck of the historical Si-o-Se Pol bridge, an architectural gem in Isfahan, has undergone comprehensive restoration for the first time in a decade.
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From tradition to global recognition: discover Qasemabad textiles
TEHRAN - Qasemabad, an old village in northern Iran, is a vibrant gem recognized globally as the World Village of Chador-Shab Weaving by the World Handicrafts Council.
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Isfahan to receive Russian tourists with open arms
TEHRAN – In an effort to extend its tourism market, Isfahan played hostess to a group of Russian travel insiders on Wednesday.
International
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Trump not satisfied with the magnitude of Gaza carnage
TEHRAN - While Israel has been massacring Gazans for more than 260 days with the backing of “genocide Joe”, Donald Trump is not still satisfied and called Joe Biden a “bad Palestinian” in the first presidential debate on Thursday.
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Shejaiya, a signal of Israeli failure
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have launched a fresh ground and air assault on Shejaiya and its surrounding areas in the northern Gaza Strip, where residents have spoken of heavy bombardment.
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“62,000” Israeli soldiers injured
TEHRAN- Despite attempts by Tel Aviv to conceal its military losses, the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom has reported on statistics confirmed by Israel’s National Insurance that 62,000 soldiers have been physically and psychologically affected.
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