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2024-09-06 22:21
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Borderlines: Iran’s red line
What is Tehran's message to the various actors in the Caucasus and Central Asia?
TEHRAN – After 11 months of war and unrest in Gaza, a new conflict might be brewing in the region. Ilham Aliyev has doubled down on his efforts to establish a corridor in Armenia to connect Nakhchivan to mainland Azerbaijan even if it leads to another military confrontation between the two old rivals, as stated by the president himself.
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Hezbollah Commander Fouad Shukor’s daughter talks to the Tehran Times
My father always told us to hold firmly to path of Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah
BEIRUT - Khadija Shukor says his father Fouad Shukor “always told us to hold firmly to the path of Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah.”
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By Masoud Hossein
Iran sitting volleyball win eighth gold at Paralympics
PARIS – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team claimed their eighth gold medal in the Paralympics, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1 (20-25, 30-28, 25-16, 25-14) on Friday in Paris.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Suicide by seppuku: Israeli troops disillusioned as Hamas remains invincible
TEHRAN - The Israeli army’s Gaza-like offensive in the West Bank has left a trail of death and destruction but the regime has failed to achieve its goals.
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By Xavier Villar
Legacy of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam’s anti-colonial struggle alive in West Bank
TEHRAN - Amid ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli military forces have escalated their attacks in the West Bank, targeting the cities of Jenin and Tulkarem. On Wednesday, August 28, according to Palestinian authorities, hundreds of Israeli soldiers, supported by drones and armored vehicles, launched an offensive that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians and injuries to dozens more.
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Tehran summons UK envoy over new anti-Iran sanctions
TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's chargé d'affaires in Tehran on Tuesday, September 3, to protest new sanctions imposed by the British government on three Iranian individuals and one entity.
Politics
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IRGC commander highlights growing defensive strength of trio islands
TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy emphasized the strategic importance of the trio islands, which include Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa.
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No deviation in Iran's nuclear program, nuclear chief says
TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has firmly denied any deviations in Iran's nuclear program, referencing a recent anti-Iran announcement by the UN nuclear watchdog.
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Pakistan-Iran defense cooperation: navigating regional tensions and non-kinetic threats
RAWALPINDI – Pakistan's Defense Day on September 6 serves as a symbolic reminder of the nation’s resilience and growing defense capabilities. It marks a day when Pakistan not only celebrates its military achievements but also reflects on its role in fostering regional stability.
Sports
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Iran fail to qualify for 2025 U19 Basketball World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran failed to advance to 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup following 87-61 loss against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Hadi Rezaei walking on air after winning gold with sitting volleyball
PARIS – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team head coach Hadi Rezaei is extremely happy for winning eighth gold medal in the Paralympic Games.
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Iran’s Salehi takes bronze at javelin in 2024 Paralympics
PARIS – Elham Salehi won a bronze medal at the Women’s Javelin Throw – F54 of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Saturday.
Culture
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Iranian puppet show “My Imaginary Skirt” to be performed in Beijing
TEHRAN-The Iranian puppet show “My Imaginary Skirt” written and directed by Behnaz Mahdikhah will be performed at the 7th Beijing International Puppet Festival, underway in China from September 6 to October 6.
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Iran’s “The Old Bachelor” to compete at Italian film fest
TEHRAN- Iranian director Oktay Baraheni’s “The Old Bachelor” will compete at the 20th edition of Lucca Film Festival, which will be held in the Italian city from September 27 to October 5.
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Iranian animation on screen in Kazakhstan
TEHRAN-The Iranian animated film “Romashka, the Pilot” co-directed by Hossein Saffarzadegan, Meisam Hosseini, and Hossein Panahi Dorcheh has been screened in Kazakhstan.
Economy
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Over 800 companies to participate in Iran Plast intl. expo
TEHRAN – Iran’s 18th International Exhibition of Plastic, Rubber, Machinery, and Equipment (IRAN PLAST 2024) is going to kick off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Sunday, NIPNA reported.
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NIOC head stresses need to boost South Azadegan field’s output
TEHRAN - The head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) emphasized the need to speed up the development of the South Azadegan oil field to increase the output from the joint field by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2025), Shana reported.
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Shalamcheh-Basra railway project progressing at a good pace: RAI head
TEHRAN - Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI) Miad Salehi said the Shalamcheh-Basra Railway project which is one the major railway projects of Iran is progressing at a significant speed, Mehr News Agency reported.
Society
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Iranian students win colorful medals at IOI 2024
TEHRAN –Iran has grabbed a gold medal, two silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), ranking 9th among 96 countries.
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Over 16,000 multiple births registered in 5 months
TEHRAN – A total of 16,601 multiple births were registered in the country in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21, amounting to 4.2 percent of all registered births, the Civil Registration Organization has announced.
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Human sciences owe a lot to Al-Biruni, the great Iranian polymath
TEHRAN - September marks the birthday of one of Iran's most distinguished scientific figures, Abu Rayhan Biruni (Al-Biruni), who made significant contributions to the advancement of human sciences.
Tourism
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World Heritage glow draws double visitors to Hegmataneh
TEHRAN - The recent World Heritage registration of the Hegmataneh has sparked a tourism boom, with visitor numbers to the ancient site’s Museum doubling in the very last month of the summer compared to previous year.
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Flydubai lands on Kish Island to open new tourism horizons
TEHRAN - Flydubai has launched its flight to Kish, marking a significant step in the island’s goal to expand its international connections and boost tourism.
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East Azarbaijan draws record 2.6 million visitors in recent holiday rush
TEHRAN - East Azarbaijan has welcomed over 2.6 million tourists during the recent holiday period (August 31 to September 6), highlighting a surge in travel and tourism across the province, said a local official.
International
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Suicide by seppuku: Israeli troops disillusioned as Hamas remains invincible
TEHRAN - The Israeli army’s Gaza-like offensive in the West Bank has left a trail of death and destruction but the regime has failed to achieve its goals.
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Legacy of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam’s anti-colonial struggle alive in West Bank
TEHRAN - Amid ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli military forces have escalated their attacks in the West Bank, targeting the cities of Jenin and Tulkarem. On Wednesday, August 28, according to Palestinian authorities, hundreds of Israeli soldiers, supported by drones and armored vehicles, launched an offensive that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians and injuries to dozens more.
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Israel finds bodies of six captives killed in air strikes on Gaza
Israel’s military has announced that its troops have recovered the bodies of six captives, including a dual US national, from a tunnel in southern Gaza, as it continued its 11-month long, deadly assault on Palestinian enclave, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
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