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2024-11-18 22:54
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Towards ‘maximum defeat II’
Will Trump once again pursue the ineffective "maximum pressure" policy against Iran?
TEHRAN – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly poised to unleash a renewed "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran. The Trump team aims to “bankrupt” Iran in his second term, according to a report published by the Financial Times.
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FM says Iran will definitely respond to the Israeli attack
TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has not forgone its right to respond to Israel's October 26 attack on Iran, noting the Islamic Republic will react to the adventurous military move at a proper time and in an appropriate way.
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By Soheila Zarfam
The West’s hypocrisy on Iran’s nuclear program: a failure of diplomacy
TEHRAN – The narrative surrounding Iran's nuclear program often leans on alarmist speculation, portraying Tehran as a regional aggressor while sidelining its legitimate security concerns and adherence to international agreements.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Hochstein’s Lebanon visit: A new attempt to extricate Israel from the quagmire
TEHRAN- Nearly two months after launching a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon, Israel has not succeeded in fulfilling its objectives.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Hezbollah ambushes Israeli infantry
TEHRAN - Heavy fighting has taken place on the Lebanese border between Hezbollah and Israeli infantry units.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Will the conscription crisis end the aggression on Gaza and Lebanon?
BEIRUT – The Israeli military and media estimates fluctuate in regard to the conscription and reserve crisis and its impact on the continuation of the war on the Gaza and Lebanese fronts.
Politics
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Google software engineer resigns over company’s ties to Israeli military
TEHRAN – Iranian software engineer Alireza Zakeri has announced his resignation from Google over the company's collaboration with Israel on Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion AI and cloud services deal that benefits the Israeli military and is used in the ongoing assault on Gaza, which has already claimed over 43,000 lives.
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International summit in Tehran honors martyred journalists from Gaza and Lebanon
TEHRAN – The "Assassination of Truth" ceremony took place in Tehran on Monday to honor over 200 journalists killed by Israeli fire in Gaza and Lebanon in the past year.
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Hezbollah media chief ‘fought till the lastmoment’
TEHRAN – On Monday, prominent Iranian officials offered condolences over the Martyrdom of Mohammad Afif, the head of Hezbollah’s media relations, while condemning Israel for his assassination.
Sports
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Iran beat Brazil at 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup semifinals
TEHRAN – Iran beat Brazil 4-0 in the 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup underway in Salou, Spain on Tuesday.
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Iran lose to Japan at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania Championship
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Japan 65-58 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship on Tuesday.
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Sanat Mes fail to reach 2024 Asian Club League Handball Championship SF
TEHRAN – Sanat Mes of Iran were defeated against Sharjah of the UAE 36-25 at the 27th Asian Men’s Club League Handball Championship on Tuesday.
Culture
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Kiarostami’s “Traveler” on screen at Festival des 3 Continents
TEHRAN- The world-renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami’s 1974 film “The Traveler” is on screen at the 46th edition of Festival des 3 Continents (Three Continents Film Festival), which is currently underway in Nantes, France.
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Joshua Oppenheimer to hold master class at Cinema Verite
TEHRAN- Denmark-based American film director Joshua Oppenheimer is scheduled to hold a master class on directing documentaries during the 18th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinema Verite, in Tehran.
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International premiere of Mehran Modiri’s “6 AM” in Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN-Mehran Modiri’s second feature film “6 AM,” also known as “6 in the Morning,” will participate in the International Competition section of the 4th Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF), set to be held from December 5 to 14 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Economy
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IOTC improving oil terminal infrastructure in Kharg Island
TEHRAN – The head of Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) said his company is implementing new projects to improve oil export infrastructure at Kharg Island, IRNA reported.
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Iran-Russia non-oil trade stands at $1.5b in 7 months
TEHRAN- The value of non-oil trade between Iran and Russia stood at $1.5 billion in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), the former head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
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Water storage in Iranian dams rises 13%
TEHRAN – Over 22.64 million cubic meters of water is stored behind the dams across Iran since the beginning of the current water year (late September) up to November 16, registering an increase of 13 percent year on year.
Society
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Intl. congress on health in emergencies, disasters to be held
TEHRAN –Tehran will host the tenth international congress on health in emergencies and disasters from November 23 to 25.
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UNICEF, Book City join hands to foster children's well-being
TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Book City Institute have signed a three-year agreement to promote children’s welfare and rights across the country.
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Iranian team grabs gold medal at INO 2024
TEHRAN – Isfahan University of Technology, representing Iran, won the gold medal at the second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO 2024), which was held from October 17 to 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tourism
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7,500-year-old relics unearthed in western Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists working at Qeshlaq Tappeh, a site partially submerged by the Talvar Dam in Iran’s western province of Kordestan, have uncovered cultural artifacts and remains dating back approximately 7,500 years.
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Arab Union for Handicrafts explores collaboration with Isfahan following national exhibition visit
TEHRAN - A delegation from the Arab Union for Productive Families and Handicrafts has visited the ancient city of Isfahan as part of their official trip to Iran, following their participation in the 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition in Tehran.
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Ancient metalworking workshop unearthed in northern Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has discovered a historic industrial workshop with evidence of metalworking near the ancient village of Masuleh, located some 2,500 meters above sea level in the Gilan province.
International
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Hochstein’s Lebanon visit: A new attempt to extricate Israel from the quagmire
TEHRAN- Nearly two months after launching a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon, Israel has not succeeded in fulfilling its objectives.
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Hezbollah ambushes Israeli infantry
TEHRAN - Heavy fighting has taken place on the Lebanese border between Hezbollah and Israeli infantry units.
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