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2024-07-07 22:36
Ayatollah Khamenei in a meeting with the officials of the 13th administration:
Raisi administration’s foreign policy was based on dignity
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, held a meeting with Iran’s Interim President Mohammad Mokhber and members of late President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration on Sunday.
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Iran's president-elect meets with acting president, discusses future plans
TEHRAN – Iran’s acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, met with the president-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Sunday.
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Terrorists involved in attack on ballot boxes arrested in southeastern Iran
TEHRAN – Iran’s intelligence forces have arrested 8 individuals responsible for a June 28 attack on election ballot boxes in the Southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, the province’s intelligence department announced.
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Tehran condemns continuation of Israeli atrocities in Gaza Strip
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denounced the ongoing war crimes and the brutal massacre of Palestinians, especially innocent children, by Zionist forces in the Gaza Strip.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Israel on the brink of chaos amid widespread protests
Israelis call for ceasefire and release of captives as Gaza war enters 10th month
TEHRAN- Public pressure is mounting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas and secure the release of remaining captives in the Gaza Strip as the regime’s war on the Palestinian territory entered its tenth month at the weekend.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Ansarullah war games amid Israel’s warmongering
Large-scale offensive and defensive maneuvers held in Yemen
TEHRAN- Units from the Fourth Military Region Forces of Ansarullah Armed Forces in Yemen have staged wide-scale anti-Israeli military exercises dubbed “Devastating Storm Maneuver”.
Politics
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Iran denounces Arab League's claims over Persian Gulf islands
TEHRAN –Iran has denounced the Arab League's recent declaration regarding the Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb islands in the Persian Gulf as "false and baseless," accusing it of interfering in the country’s internal affairs.
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Iranian military ship faces unexpected incident
THERAN - The Iranian Navy's Public Relations Department has announced in an urgent report that the Sahand frigate, which had been dispatched for repairs to one of the shipyards in Bandar Abbas, has been involved in a maritime accident.
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Iran demands Israel’s suspension from International Railway Union
TEHRAN – Iran has called for the suspension of the Israeli regime's membership in the International Union of Railways (UIC), citing the recent atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza which have so far resulted in the deaths of over 37,000 Palestinian civilians.
Sports
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Lee Do-hee to lead Iran women’s volleyball team
TEHRAN – South Korean coach Lee Do-hee has reached an agreement to lead Iran’s women’s volleyball team.
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Mahsa Ghorbani becomes first Iranian woman to referee a men’s match
TEHRAN – Mahsa Ghorbani officiated the match between Tajikistan and Afghanistan in the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship.
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Iran down Turkmenistan at 2024 CAFA U20 Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Turkmenistan 3-0 at the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship opener Sunday night.
Culture
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Rudaki Open-Air Theater hosting tazieh performances in Muharram
TEHRAN- The Rudaki Open-Air Theater in Tehran is hosting performances of tazieh, a traditional Iranian passion play, starting from Sunday and continuing throughout the first ten days of the lunar month of Muharram.
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“Cold Sigh” wins best cinematography award at Ischia Film Festival
TEHRAN-Iranian movie “Cold Sigh” written and directed by Nahid Azizi Sedigh won an award at the closing ceremony of the 22nd Ischia Film Festival in Italy, on July 6.
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Iranian artist’s photo wins at German competition
TEHRAN-Iranian artist Armin Amirian is among the winners of the Munich Kammerspiele project “Off to Elsewhere” in Germany.
Economy
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Iran’s quarterly exports to Iraq up 27% on year
TEHRAN - Iran exported $3.0 billion worth of commodities to Iraq during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 20-June 20), registering a 27 percent rise compared to the previous year's corresponding period, the caretaker of Iran’s Commercial Consultancy Office in Baghdad said.
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Carry forward ‘Shanghai Spirit’, Open up a new chapter of cooperation
TEHRAN- Since I arrived in Iran nearly two months ago, I have often heard Iranian friends talk about their expectations for Iran to expand international cooperation under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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Transit via Iran’s roads rises 70% in 3 months yr/yr
TEHRAN - The transit of commodities through the roads of Iran increased by 70 percent in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20) compared to the previous year’s corresponding period, according to Head of Iran Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization (RMTO) Darioush Amani.
Society
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Rainfall increases by 19% in Sept.-July yr/yr
TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2023) till July 5, precipitations have increased by 19 percent compared to the same period in the previous water year, according to Metrological Organization.
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Dengue fever endemic in 128 countries: health official
TEHRAN – Cases of dengue fever have been so far identified in 128 countries, a sharp rise compared to 10 countries in 1960, an official with the health ministry has said.
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Intl. exhibition on educational attractions in Iran slated for October
TEHRAN – An international exhibition on educational attractions in Iran is scheduled to be held in Tehran from October 8 to 11.
Tourism
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Hengam Island: a must-visit of the Persian Gulf
TEHRAN - Hengam Island is a fascinating destination in the Persian Gulf that promises a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant local culture.
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North Caucasus travel agents to set sail for Iran’s touristic gems
TEHRAN - In a move to boost tourism, a delegation of travel agents from the North Caucasus region of Russia will visit Iran, to attract tourists to the country.
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Seyyed Mosque: restoration in progress but unified efforts essential
TEHRAN – Isfahan’s cultural heritage directorate has begun restoration work on the Seyyed Mosque, which is under significant stress due to landslide forces. However, unified efforts by all stakeholders are crucial to safeguard this 19th-century monument.
International
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Israel on the brink of chaos amid widespread protests
TEHRAN- Public pressure is mounting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas and secure the release of remaining captives in the Gaza Strip as the regime’s war on the Palestinian territory entered its tenth month at the weekend.
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Ansarullah war games amid Israel’s warmongering
TEHRAN- Units from the Fourth Military Region Forces of Ansarullah Armed Forces in Yemen have staged wide-scale anti-Israeli military exercises dubbed “Devastating Storm Maneuver”.
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Which world leaders congratulated Pezeshkian on his election win?
TEHRAN- Iran’s newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has received warm congratulatory messages from across the world, including the leaders of neighboring countries and prominent international organizations.
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