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2024-11-19 22:20
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Tehran-Damascus: Resilient Ties
Capitals of Iran and Syria recently hosted high-level officials to enhance coordination on critical regional issues
TEHRAN – Iran has a strong will to expand cooperation with Syria in various fields and it will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government, according to the country’s foreign minister.
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By Shahrokh Saei
From the Caucasus to Latin America: World unites against Israel’s crimes
TEHRAN - Anti-war protesters seize every opportunity to express their deep resentment against Israel’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Tel Aviv on fire amid Hezbollah attacks
TEHRAN - Hezbollah has staged one of its largest attacks on Tel Aviv in response to the deadly Israeli aggression on the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Diplomatic aggression against Lebanon mounts
BEIRUT - Caution prevails regarding the future of the ceasefire negotiations coinciding with the tour of the US presidential envoy Amos Hochstein in Beirut.
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By Afifeh Abedi
Why does Iran firmly support Syria?
TEHRAN – The visit of Syria's Foreign Minister to Iran, following trips to Damascus by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s senior advisor and Iran’s Minister of Defense within the span of a week, carries significant messages regarding bilateral, regional, and international relations.
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By Soheila Zarfam
Genocide supporter turned human rights activist
How Western media is propagating new lies against Iran
TEHRAN – A recent Globe and Mail article by Robert Fife details an alleged assassination plot against 84-year-old former Canadian Special Envoy on Holocaust Remembrance and Justice Minister Irwin Cotler. Who tried to assassinate him? Iran, the report says.
Politics
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Tehran, Beijing, Riyadh unite to condemn Israeli aggression against Iran
TEHRAN – In a joint statement published on Tuesday, Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia condemned Israel for its October attack against Iranian territory.
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Zionism abuses Judaism, Iran's Zarif tells Jewish people in video message
TEHRAN – In a video address to the global Jewish community, Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Deputy President for Strategic Affairs, sharply criticized Zionism, calling it a betrayal of the Ten Commandments and an ideology rooted in racism and hatred.
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Tehran denounces "illegal" EU, UK sanctions on shipping
TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, strongly condemned the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United Kingdom on Iranian shipping, dismissing them as legally baseless.
Sports
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Iran secure hard-fought win over Kyrgyzstan in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualification on Tuesday.
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Iran defeat Saudi Arabia at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Saudi Arabia 76-24 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship on Tuesday.
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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.
Culture
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Ali Rahbari begins China concert tour in Beijing
TEHRAN-Acclaimed Iranian conductor Ali Rahbari began his China concert tour in Beijing, where he conducted the Beijing Symphony Orchestra on November 17.
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Veteran painter Ali-Akbar Sadeqi to be commemorated
TEHRAN- The veteran Iranian painter, illustrator and animator Ali-Akbar Sadeqi will be commemorated in a ceremony on Friday for his lifetime achievement in the world of painting.
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Art Palace to stage Dante’s “The Divine Comedy”
TEHRAN-A performance loosely based on “The Divine Comedy” by the famous Italian writer and poet Dante Alighieri will go on stage at the Art Palace in Tehran from November 28.
Economy
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Iran-Venezuela Joint Economic Committee meeting kicks off in Caracas
TEHRAN - The 10th meeting of the Iran-Venezuela Joint Economic Committee opened in Caracas on Monday with representatives of dozens of public and private companies and institutions, along with government officials from both countries in attendance.
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Horticulture exports bring Iran $3b of revenue annually
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture Affairs says horticultural products account for about 50 percent of the country’s annual agricultural exports and Iran exports about $3.0 billion of such products every year.
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TPO holds meeting to review preparations for 3rd EAEU expo in Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) held a meeting at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Monday to review the preparations for holding the third Exclusive Exhibition of Eurasia in Iran which is scheduled to be held from February 21 to 24.
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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Archaeologists uncover prehistoric relics in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed significant artifacts and architectural remains from prehistoric times in the Chahardangeh district of Sari, located in eastern part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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Anniversary of Imam Reza’s arrival in Neyshabur registered in Iran’s tourism calendar
TEHRAN - The anniversary of Imam Reza’s (the eighth Shia Imam) historic entry into Neyshabur has officially been added to Iran’s tourism calendar.
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Historic ‘Mashin Doodi’ station in Tehran added to national heritage list
TEHRAN - The historic “Mashin Doodi” station, which marks the dawn of Iran’s rail industry and urban modernization, located in southern Tehran, has been officially added to Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.
International
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From the Caucasus to Latin America: World unites against Israel’s crimes
TEHRAN - Anti-war protesters seize every opportunity to express their deep resentment against Israel’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
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Tel Aviv on fire amid Hezbollah attacks
TEHRAN - Hezbollah has staged one of its largest attacks on Tel Aviv in response to the deadly Israeli aggression on the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
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Diplomatic aggression against Lebanon mounts
BEIRUT - Caution prevails regarding the future of the ceasefire negotiations coinciding with the tour of the US presidential envoy Amos Hochstein in Beirut.
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Google software engineer resigns over company’s ties to Israeli military
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7,500-year-old relics unearthed in western Iran
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Two members of Iran’s volunteer Basij force killed in terrorist attack in SE province
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Great honor to be alongside Ronaldo and Messi: Daei
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IOTC improving oil terminal infrastructure in Kharg Island
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Water storage in Iranian dams rises 13%
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Iran-Russia non-oil trade stands at $1.5b in 7 months