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2024-10-12 22:45
By Soheila Zarfam
With you we will go on and triumph
Qalibaf's visit to Beirut a bold show of Iran’s commitment to supporting Lebanon
TEHRAN – A thick pall of smoke hung heavy over Beirut as Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, at the controls of his own plane, touched down at Rafic Hariri Airport on Saturday.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Hezbollah’s indomitable spirit: Painful lesson awaits Israel
TEHRAN- Since launching a brutal military campaign in Lebanon last month, Israel has concurrently carried out psychological warfare operations in a desperate attempt to tarnish the image of the Hezbollah resistance movement.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Hamas slams Nazi-like siege of north Gaza
Israeli army committing heinous crimes against civilians
TEHRAN- Northern Gaza is witnessing severe Israeli bombing and attacks targeting infrastructure and what remains of homes.
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By Sim Zahra
A Year of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
TORONTO - A year after the launch of “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood” (OAF), the Axis of Resistance remains steadfast and firm in the battlefield, whilst the Zionist regime has yet to achieve their goals. It’s without a doubt that Hamas’s decision to launch this operation on October 7, 2023 changed the trajectory of the battlefield forever. This operation marked the beginning of the downfall of US imperialism and Zionism.
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By Sondos al-Assad
Qalibaf’s Lebanon visit heartens Lebanese in countering US-Zionist arrogance
BEIRUT - Amidst the hostile propaganda that has failed to present Iran as a marginal party in the ongoing Israeli war on Lebanon, the trip of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf to Lebanon and his inspection of the bombarded areas in Beirut heartened the Lebanese.
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By Xavier Villar
The evolving debate: Iran's nuclear policy and regional security concerns
MADRID – At a time of maximum regional tension, provoked by the genocidal actions of Israel, a public debate is emerging in Iran regarding a possible change in its nuclear doctrine.
Politics
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Israeli airstrike on Iranian medical facility in Lebanon an undeniable war crime: envoy
TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned Israel's recent airstrike on an Iranian medical facility located near the Lebanon-Syria border, calling it a clear violation of international humanitarian law and an undeniable war crime.
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U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil, petrochemical sectors
TEHRAN – The United States has introduced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Iran's oil and petrochemical industries, following Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks on Israeli military and intelligence facilities earlier this month.
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Araqchi set to visit Baghdad on Sunday, Iraqi media reports
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is set to depart Tehran for Baghdad on Sunday, according to Iraqi media reports.
Sports
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Khatoon into AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 quarterfinals
TEHRAN - Bam Khatoon football team of Iran advanced to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 quarterfinals after a 2-1 win against Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars in their final Group B tie on Saturday.
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Iranian rowers win medals in 2024 Asian Rowing Championships
TEHRAN - Zeinab Norouzi claimed a gold medal in the 2024 Asian Rowing Championships on Saturday.
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AFC's decision leaves Iranian Football in limbo
TEHRAN - In a move that has sparked widespread controversy and disappointment, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to strip Iran of its home advantage for an upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Qatar. The match, originally scheduled to be held in Iran, will now take place at a neutral venue in the United Arab Emirates due to what the AFC has described as "prevailing security concerns."
Culture
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Ammar festival honors resistance journalists with special award
TEHRAN- The 15th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival has dedicated a special award to journalists who bravely report on resistance movements, the organizers have announced.
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Gabriel García Márquez’s last novel published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez’s last novel “Until August” has recently been published.
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Iran’s Parliament speaker presents cultural gifts to Tajikistan’s President
TEHRAN-Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf presented valuable cultural gifts to Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon during his two-day visit to Dushanbe, October 9 and 10.
Economy
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New cross-border payments system pitched at BRICS meeting in Moscow
TEHRAN - Russia has proposed a new cross-border payment system to be conducted among BRICS countries to circumvent the western financial system, according to the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
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Iran’s steel ingots export stands at $730m in 6 months
TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s steel ingots export stood at $730 million in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-Septemebr 22), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.
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Over 2,330 ha of lands provided for National Housing Movement units in H1
TEHRAN- As announced by the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry, 2,336.7 hectares of land have been provided for the construction of National Housing Movement units across the country in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21).
Society
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Iran attends meeting of BRICS health ministers
TEHRAN –A delegation headed by deputy health minister Alireza Raeisi participated in the 14th Meeting of Ministers of Health in Moscow on October 10 –11. The participants discussed ways for enhancing cooperation in the field of health and treatment, utilizing new medical technologies, developing industries associated with production of advanced medical equipment, and improving the quality of education in health sector, IRNA reported.
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Unfazed by Israeli attacks, IRCS to set up another field hospital in Lebanon
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is planning to set up another hospital in Lebanon after the Zionist regime targeted a field hospital set up by the IRCS in an airstrike on Friday.
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Iran marking Disaster Risk Reduction Week
TEHRAN –Disaster Risk Reduction Week kicked off on Saturday and will conclude on Friday, October 18.
Tourism
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Maritime heritage: key to future tourism and development
TEHRAN – The Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Caspian Sea have provided Iran with unique opportunities to drive and boost economic growth in terms of sea-based tourism.
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Iranian artist wins A’ Design Award for her ‘Role of Imagination’
TEHRAN - Iranian artist Shahrbanoo Arabian-Larimi has won the prestigious A’ Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category for her remarkable decorative plate titled “The Role of Imagination”.
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Restoration of wooden doors at 14th-century Varamin mosque begins
TEHRAN - The restoration of the wooden doors of the Jameh Mosque of Varamin has officially commenced, marking a significant step in the extensive renovation of the 14th-century place of worship.
International
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Hezbollah’s indomitable spirit: Painful lesson awaits Israel
TEHRAN- Since launching a brutal military campaign in Lebanon last month, Israel has concurrently carried out psychological warfare operations in a desperate attempt to tarnish the image of the Hezbollah resistance movement.
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Hamas slams Nazi-like siege of north Gaza
TEHRAN- Northern Gaza is witnessing severe Israeli bombing and attacks targeting infrastructure and what remains of homes.
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A Year of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
TORONTO - A year after the launch of “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood” (OAF), the Axis of Resistance remains steadfast and firm in the battlefield, whilst the Zionist regime has yet to achieve their goals. It’s without a doubt that Hamas’s decision to launch this operation on October 7, 2023 changed the trajectory of the battlefield forever. This operation marked the beginning of the downfall of US imperialism and Zionism.
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