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2024-12-22 22:37
Courageous Syrian youth will expel Zionists from Syria: Leader
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei discussed the situation in Syria, Iran’s regional strategy, and the future of West Asia during a meeting with religious eulogists on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Sunday.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Plight of Palestinians: Israeli genocide shows no sign of abating
TEHRAN- Israel continues to slaughter Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid the international community’s deafening silence over the regime’s atrocities in the besieged territory.
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By Wesam Bahrani
US wages new attacks on Yemen
TEHRAN – The United States carried out fresh attacks in the Yemeni capital just hours after an Ansarullah hypersonic missile attack injured Israelis in Tel Aviv.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
US draft resolution intended to confront Hezbollah as CBS scrutinizes Pager Massacre
BEIRUT - The CBS’s 60 Minutes planned to broadcast an episode on Sunday on Israel's Pagers and Walki-Talkie Massacre against Hezbollah on September 17-18, 2024. In her episode, Leslie Stahl conducts interviews with agents of the Mossad who planned for the operation over a period of about two years.
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Iran lauds Yemen’s ‘honorable resistance’ as Sana’a vows to maintain pressure on Israel
TEHRAN – Footage from Sana’a, the Yemeni capital, shows civilians fleeing a large explosion caused by airstrikes in the city center Saturday night.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Dancing to Washington's tune: US may embrace HTS as good terrorists
TEHRAN - The United States and its European allies are mulling whether to lift “terrorist” designations for Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which overthrew the Syrian government along with its allies earlier this month.
Politics
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Tehran's regional doctrine: weathering storms and hardships
TEHRAN – Since Hamas launched its surprise offensive against Israel in October 2023, the face of West Asia has been changing. The operation brought the Palestinian cause back to the forefront of media coverage and became a key topic of discussion in elite circles. Although the "two-state solution" remains a distant prospect, it has gained renewed public support in the West as a potential resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Diplomatic talks lay groundwork for Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit
TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko met Friday to discuss Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Moscow.
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Growing radical influence in Syria threatens regional stability, Leader’s advisor warns
TEHRAN – In a statement released through the Mehr News Agency, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution warned that the rise of radical groups in Syria will have grave consequences for the entire region.
Sports
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Persepolis, Juan Carlos Garrido part ways
TEHRAN – Iran’s Persepolis football club parted ways with Juan Carlos Garrido Fernandez and his assistant Xavi Olivia on Sunday.
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Iran edged by China at Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 bronze medal match
TEHRAN - Iran would have hoped for third position but lost to China 12-11 at the Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 Saturday night.
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Tractor and Persepolis suffer home loss: PGPL
TEHRAN – Tractor and Persepolis football teams suffered home loss in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.
Culture
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“Rojin's Dream” wins award at Duhok International Film Festival
TEHRAN-The semi-feature documentary “Rojin's Dream” directed by Serwa Aliveysi from Iran won an award at the 11th Duhok International Film Festival in Kurdistan region, Iraq.
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Roberto Bolaño’s “The Spirit of Science Fiction” published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the novel “The Spirit of Science Fiction” by Chilean author Roberto Bolaño has hit the bookstores across Iran.
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Iranian short film “Twenty-One Weeks Later” receives award at Spanish festival
TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Twenty-One Weeks Later” written and directed by Nasrin Mohammadpour has received an award at the 11th La Mirada Tabú Film Festival, which was held in Zaragoza, Spain.
Economy
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Iran’s exports to D-8 countries increase by 24%
TEHRAN - The value of Iranian exports to the Developing-8 (D-8), a group of eight developing Islamic nations, increased by over 24 percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20) compared to the same period last year, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Private sector investment in Iran’s ports hits $4.4b
TEHRAN – The Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has announced that private sector investments in Iran's ports have reached 2.2 quadrillion rials (about $4.4 billion) through 362 active contracts as of December 2024.
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Iran's daily diesel production reaches 125m liters
TEHRAN – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has announced a 15-million-liter increase in the country's daily diesel (gasoil) production over the past four months, elevating output from 111 million liters to 125 million liters per day.
Society
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Public participation essential in environmental protection: DOE chief
TEHRAN –According to Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), no single organization will be able to successfully preserve the environment on its own; environmental issues will be best addressed through public participation.
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1,000 female prisoners freed to mark Mother's Day
TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Mother’s Day, which fell on December 22 this year, a total of 1,000 female prisoners of unintentional crimes were released across the country.
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Administration aims to raise women’s presence in entrepreneurship: VP
TEHRAN –The administration has focused on increasing women's share of entrepreneurship in the science and technology sector from currently 12 percent to 30 percent, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has said.
Tourism
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How Iran’s Kordasht is a beacon for heritage tourism
JOLFA – Nestled in the tranquil landscapes of Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, the village of Kordasht serves as a living monument to history. It resonates with the courage of Iranian soldiers who defended their homeland against Tsarist Russian invasions over the decades.
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Food festival brings Persian flavors to New Delhi
TEHRAN - The Eros Hotel, in partnership with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Iran Culture House, and CD Foundation, hosted an exquisite Iranian food festival from December 11 to 17.
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Iran becomes Türkiye’s second-largest source of tourism in November
TEHRAN - Iranian tourists have emerged as Türkiye’s second-largest group of visitors in November, contributing significantly to the country’s booming tourism sector.
International
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Plight of Palestinians: Israeli genocide shows no sign of abating
TEHRAN- Israel continues to slaughter Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid the international community’s deafening silence over the regime’s atrocities in the besieged territory.
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US wages new attacks on Yemen
TEHRAN – The United States carried out fresh attacks in the Yemeni capital just hours after an Ansarullah hypersonic missile attack injured Israelis in Tel Aviv.
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US draft resolution intended to confront Hezbollah as CBS scrutinizes Pager Massacre
BEIRUT - The CBS’s 60 Minutes planned to broadcast an episode on Sunday on Israel's Pagers and Walki-Talkie Massacre against Hezbollah on September 17-18, 2024. In her episode, Leslie Stahl conducts interviews with agents of the Mossad who planned for the operation over a period of about two years.
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Meeting in Cairo, Anxiety in Tel Aviv
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Iran's Pezeshkian, Egypt's al-Sisi eye on ‘full restoration of ties’
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Yemen missile blitz rattles Tel Aviv
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Iranian embassy employee martyred in Damascus, Iran calls for accountability
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Iran's own aircraft used in Syria withdrawal, declares foreign ministry spokesperson
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Ansarallah undeterred by Israeli attacks
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Ankara's strategy with the Syria card
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Moscow's inaction could lead to more assassinations
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Dancing to Washington's tune: US may embrace HTS as good terrorists
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How Netanyahu manipulates Talmudic myths to occupy Lebanon, Syria and beyond
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U.S. tells al-Jolani: no support without Iran's removal from Syria
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Iran’s presence in Syria: security chief explains the ‘why’ and ‘how’
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China ready to invest in combined-cycle power plants in Iran’s Khuzestan
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Resistance groups are autonomous, Araghchi tells Egyptian media
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Iran issues demarche to Swiss, Italian diplomats over US-ordered arrests of citizens