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2024-10-02 21:44
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Iran's Hand on the Trigger
Tehran vows retaliation if Israel responds to Operation True Promise II
TEHRAN – Salvos of Iranian missiles rained on the occupied territories on Tuesday night, comforting the people of the region who were eagerly awaiting a response to Israel’s terror attacks in the past two months, and occupying observers with the thought of what could happen next.
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By Xavier Villar
An analysis of Operation 'True Promise II'
MADRID – Finally, following various speculations in political and media circles about how Tehran would respond to the series of assassinations carried out by Israel, Iran launched a second direct attack on the occupied territories from its own territory around 8:00 PM on Tuesday.
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By Afifeh Abedi
Iran ready for any scenario
TEHRAN – After two months of waiting and pursuing legal and political avenues to redress the Zionist regime's violation of its rights in the assassination of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran launched Operation True Promise II.
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By Ehsan Etesam
“I am deeply mourning”, or in other words, It’s Far from Over!
TEHRAN – On Wednesday morning, October 2, 2024, just hours after Iran launched its second retaliatory strike against Israel, the world watched in stunned silence. The “True Promise II” operation, as it was officially dubbed, saw Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unleash over 180 ballistic and hypersonic missiles on multiple Israeli military targets in occupied Palestine.
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More severe response awaits Israel in case of escalation of conflicts: Iran FM
TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, announced on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic's retaliatory operation against Israel has officially concluded; however, he warned that any counter-response by the Israeli regime would provoke an even more intense reaction from Tehran.
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Iran FM appoints Esmaeil Baghaei as new foreign ministry spokesperson
TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of foreign affairs has appointed Esmaeil Baghaei as the new head of the Public Diplomacy Center and spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry.
Politics
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U.S., Europe are root cause of regional conflicts: Leader
TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has stated that the root cause of the region's problems lies with nations such as the United States and some European countries, which, despite their claims of advocating for peace, are the primary sources of instability.
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Iranian president arrives in Qatar for talks
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Doha on Wednesday for an official two-day visit, his third international trip since assuming office.
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Ayatollah Khamenei to lead this week’s Friday prayers
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will reportedly perform this week’s Friday prayers in Tehran.
Sports
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Ashrafi wins Iran’s third gold in World Taekwondo Junior Championships
TEHRAN - Amirmohammad Ashrafi of Iran claimed a gold medal on the second day of the World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Chuncheon, Korea on Wednesday.
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Javad Nekounam no longer Esteghlal coach
TEHRAN – Javad Nekounam stepped down as Esteghlal coach following poor results in 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
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Sepahan defeat Istiklol in AFC Champions League Two 2024/25
TEHRAN - Javad Agheipour’s brace helped steer Sepahan to a 4-0 win over FC Istiklol in their AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 Group C tie on Tuesday.
Culture
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Children’s film festival receives submissions from 48 countries
TEHRAN- The 36th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth has received 176 submissions from 48 countries.
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Iran’s “Passion of Love” wins award at Italian festival
TEHRAN- Iranian film “Passion of Love” directed by Dariush Yari received an award at the 27th edition of the Religion Today Film Festival, which was held in Trento, Italy last week.
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Musical adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” to go on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN- A musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s sad romantic play “Romeo and Juliet” will be staged at the Qashqai Hall of Tehran's City Theater on October 4.
Economy
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Iran, Armenia sign barter trade agreement in Yerevan
TEHRAN - Iran and Armenia signed a barter trade agreement on the sidelines of the 3rd Eurasian Economic Forum in Yerevan on Tuesday.
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Annual export of polymer products exceeds $4.5b
TEHRAN – Iran exported over $4.6 billion worth of polymer products in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19), the head of Iran National Plastic and Polymer Industries Association (INPIA) said.
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Home appliance exports reach $180m in 4 months
TEHRAN - Iran exported $180 million of home appliances in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 - July 21), according to the secretary of Iran’s Home Appliance Manufacturers Association.
Tourism
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Tourism capacity expansion plans formulated, minister says
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the development of a comprehensive plan to boost the country's tourism capacity.
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Recently recovered Achaemenid cablets to go on view at National Museum
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri announced that a collection of Achaemenid-era clay tablets, recently returned from the United States, will soon be unveiled at the National Museum in Tehran.
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Ilam province sees 60% increase in Iraqi tourists’ overnight stays
TEHRAN - The number of Iraqi travelers making overnight stays in official accommodations in Ilam province has seen a 60% year-on-year increase during the first six months of the year, according to the province’s tourism chief.
International
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Stormy skies ahead: Israel faces unprecedented resistance
TEHRAN- Israel has been driven into a corner as regional resistance groups intensify attacks against the regime in the wake of Iran’s ballistic missile salvo on Tel Aviv.
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Celebrations in West Asia and beyond follow Iran’s missile strike
TEHRAN- Iranians were not the only ones celebrating Tehran’s retaliatory missile strikes against the Israeli regime. The joyous mood quickly spread to other countries as well.
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Hezbollah ready for ground invasion
TEHRAN - Israel’s military spokesperson Daniel Hagari claimed the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) conducted "limited and targeted raids" across the Lebanese border in what he described as “localized ground raids’’.
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Iran's Hand on the Trigger
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An analysis of Operation 'True Promise II'
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Iran Armed Forces praises Operation True Promise II, warns of further action
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Iran’s attack on Israel in accordance with legitimate rights: Pezeshkian
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U.S., Europe are root cause of regional conflicts: Leader
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Israel must be worried about what is awaiting it, Iran FM warns
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Iran ready for any scenario
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Iran affirms right to self-defense in face of Israeli aggression
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Araqchi highlights 'self-defence' in IRGC strikes against Israel