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2024-09-09 22:46
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Why Iraq?
President Pezeshkian heads to Baghdad on Wednesday for his first foreign visit
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Iraq on Wednesday, after announcing last month that he is planning to make Iraq his first foreign destination as the president.
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By Matin Jamshidi
Netanyahu: Self-proclaimed ‘man of security’ has turned into man of insecurity
TEHRAN — A Jordanian driver, identified as Maher Thiyab Hussein al-Jazi, killed three Israelis on Sunday at the Israeli-controlled border crossing that connects Jordan with the West Bank.
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Martyr hero of Allenby Bridge operation:
Arab brothers, if you don’t believe in religion, at least have pride and honor
TEHRAN- The weekend’s shooting operation at a border point between Jordan and the occupied West Bank that claimed the lives of three Israelis has once again highlighted deep resentment against the Tel Aviv regime.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Massacres continue in Gaza
More women and children are being killed
TEHRAN- As the U.S.-backed Israeli genocidal war on Gaza stretches to 340 days, the regime’s military continues to massacre more civilians.
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Kremlin denies American reports of Iranian missile transfers to Russia for Ukraine War
TEHRAN – Russia has rejected allegations that Iran has supplied Russia with missiles to be used In the Ukraine war after multiple American media outlets made the assertion without providing evidence.
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IRGC commander reiterates vow of revenge against Israel for assassination of Hamas leader
TEHRAN – Major General Hossein Salami, the chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has issued a strong warning to Israel, stating that the regime will face Tehran’s retaliation for its "vicious acts."
Politics
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KDP member Behzad Khosravi handed over to Iran by Iraqi authorities
TEHRAN – Behzad Khosravi, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), has been transferred to Iran by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), according to an informed security source.
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IAEA chief signals readiness to re-engage with Iran on nuclear program
TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has expressed his willingness to reinitiate discussions with Iran’s new government to address lingering concerns over the country’s nuclear program.
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Israel on verge of defeat: Iranian foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, criticized Israel's actions during recent ceasefire negotiations, asserting that the regime is on the verge of defeat, not victory, due to its continued crimes and excessive demands.
Sports
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Esteghlal in turmoil as coach Nekounam faces imminent sacking
TEHRAN - Esteghlal, one of Iran's representatives in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite, are currently facing a tumultuous period marked by internal strife and the looming threat of a managerial change.
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Iran comes 14th at 2024 Paralympic Games
PARIS – Iran’s 64-spoertperson delegation finished in 14th place in the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Persepolis complete two new signings
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club completed the signing of Portuguese forward Lucas Joao and former Esteghlal midfielder Saeid Mehri.
Culture
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Iran's “In the Shadow of the Cypress” wins award at Greek film fest
TEHRAN- Iranian short animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress”, co-directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, won the Best Animation Film Award at the international section of 47th Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF), which came to an end in the Greek city on Sunday.
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Adaptation of “Richard III” on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN- An adaptation of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” is currently on stage at Entezami Hall of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran.
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Iran’s “In the Arms of the Tree” to hit silver screen in Canada
TEHRAN- “In the Arms of the Tree” by Iranian director Babak Khajepasha will be screened at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema in Vancouver, Canada on September 20.
Economy
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Iran’s export to Iraq rises 21% in 5 months on year
TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Iraq rose 21 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, an official with Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.
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Iranian Oil Ministry holds meeting to prepare for 26th GECF ministerial meeting
TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Ministry on Monday held a coordination meeting to discuss the preparations for the 26th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) which is due to be held in Tehran in late October.
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Iran calls for cooperation among BRICS member chambers of commerce
TEHRAN – Deputy Head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) Mehdi Sadeghi called for cooperation among the chambers of commerce of BRICS member countries to reach economic development.
Society
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Tehran to host 1st Intl. Pharmacogenetics Congress
TEHRAN –The first International Pharmacogenetics Congress of Iran will be held in Tehran from November 6 to 8.
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Iran grabs medals at International Earth Science Olympiad
TEHRAN –The four-member team of Iran won a silver medal and two bronze medals at the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) held from August 8 to16 in Beijing, China.
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DOE to adopt preventive approach in addressing environmental crimes: official
TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) will adopt a preventive approach in dealing with environmental crimes, the head of DOE has announced.
Tourism
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From salt domes to sand sculptures: Iran’s geological gems await
TEHRAN – Imagine exploring a land where geological wonders stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the most renowned natural sites in the world.
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Archaeologists to shed new light on hand-carved caves in northern Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has commenced work on Kafer Keli hand-carved caves, a unique site in the Haraz Valley of Mazandaran province.
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Western Iran’s enchanting landscapes to dazzle at Iraqi expo
TEHRAN - The western tourism axis of Iran will be highlighted at the Sulaymaniyah International Tourism Exhibition in Iraq, scheduled to take place in late September, to attract foreign tourists and boost international cooperation.
International
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Arab brothers, if you don’t believe in religion, at least have pride and honor
TEHRAN- The weekend’s shooting operation at a border point between Jordan and the occupied West Bank that claimed the lives of three Israelis has once again highlighted deep resentment against the Tel Aviv regime.
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Massacres continue in Gaza
TEHRAN- As the U.S.-backed Israeli genocidal war on Gaza stretches to 340 days, the regime’s military continues to massacre more civilians.
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Deepening cracks in the apartheid regime
TEHRAN- Widespread disillusionment and deep divisions in Israel over the war in Gaza are back in the limelight in the wake of huge and unprecedented protests held in cities such as Tel Aviv at the weekend.
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Missile Claims
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Iraq relocates anti-Iran terrorist groups as part of security agreement with Tehran
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PKK member leading terror attacks in Iran killed, says Turkey
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Hezbollah responds to Israeli massacre
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Iran rejects involvement in Russia-Ukraine war
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Iran ranks world’s third top country in intl. Olympiads
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Deepening cracks in the apartheid regime
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Russia's wrong position and abuse of reformers
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25MW solar farm inaugurated in Kerman province
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Efforts underway for UNESCO registration of Varamin’s 14th-century mosque
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Pakistan seeks to boost trade with Iran through SCO cooperation: official
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IRGC commander says Zionist regime supports Iranian border sabotage
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Pwerlifter Gharibshahi snatches gold at 2024 Paralympics
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Redrawing borders is Tehran's red line