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2024-09-16 22:18
Iran President:
No nukes, but missiles stay
TEHRAN – In his first-ever press conference since taking office in July, President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed Iran's right to possess defensive capabilities, while unequivocally stating that the country is not pursuing to build nuclear weapons.
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Supporting Gazans an obligation for Muslims: Leader
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has declared that it is the Islamic Ummah's duty to stand in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, who are facing brutal oppression and mass killings at the hands of the Israeli regime.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israel continues to commit more massacres in Gaza
Horrendous acts continue despite ICJ provisional measures to prevent genocidal acts
TEHRAN - The Israeli military has staged fresh airstrikes on civilians in the Gaza Strip, prompting a top UN agency to condemn the Israeli occupation forces for continuing ‘’to intentionally starve and kill civilians’’.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Yemen's Ansarullah: A game changer in the Gaza war
Ansarullah is a painful thorn in the side of Israel and US
TEHRAN- Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has dealt crushing and painful blows to Israel and the United States in response to their aggressive actions in West Asia amid the ongoing Gaza war.
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Iran says ready for dialogue with Europeans to clear up misunderstandings on Ukraine crisis
'JCPOA is still a proper framework to lead us to a new agreement'
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested on Saturday night that the Europeans can hold talks with the Islamic Republic on the Ukraine war to resolve their concerns.
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JCPOA cannot be implemented at the expense of one party, says Iran nuclear chief
TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has addressed the 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasizing that Iran will not be the sole party living up to its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) while Western signatories to the deal continue to shun it.
Politics
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‘Zero tolerance for territorial violations’: military advisor to Leader
TEHRAN – A military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has affirmed Iran’s commitment to peace, while simultaneously stating that the country will respond decisively and swiftly to any actions that threaten its security, national integrity, or sovereignty.
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Kazem Gharibabadi appointed as Deputy FM for Legal and International Affairs
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has named Kazem Gharibabadi as the new Deputy for Legal and International Affairs.
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Yemen’s missile attack exposes Israel’s defense vulnerabilities: Iranian MP
TEHRAN – Abbas Moghtadaei, Deputy Chairman of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in Iranian parliament, has highlighted Israel’s defense system vulnerabilities following a missile strike by Yemen's Ansarullah movement.
Sports
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Esteghlal ease past Al Gharafa in AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25
TEHRAN - Iran’s Esteghlal FC secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Al Gharafa of Qatar in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 opener at the Shahr-e Qods Stadium on Monday.
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Persepolis edged by Al Ahli in AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25
TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi secured a winning start to their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 campaign by defeating Persepolis of Iran 1-0 on Monday.
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Iran start 2024 Futsal World Cup on high
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Venezuela 7-1 in Group F of the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup on Monday at the Bukhara Universal Sports Complex.
Culture
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Italy’s Religion Today Film Festival to screen 4 Iranian movies
TEHRAN-Four films from Iran will be screened during the 27th Religion Today Film Festival, to be held in Trento, Italy, from September 18 to 25.
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Loose adaptation of “Twelve Angry Men” on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN- A loose adaptation of American screenwriter and playwright Reginald Rose’s “Twelve Angry Men” is currently on stage at Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran.
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Iranian translator Ebrahim Eqlidi passes away at 76
TEHRAN- Ebrahim Eqlidi, the esteemed translator and researcher known for his work on "One Thousand and One Nights," passed away in Tehran on Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 76.
Economy
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Oil Ministry receives executive order to boost oil production by 250,000 bpd
TEHRAN – Iran’s Economic Council, in coordination with the Planning and Budget Organization (BPO), has notified the Oil Ministry to start implementing a plan to boost oil production in 34 oil fields.
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Loading, unloading of goods in Shahid Bahonar port up 34% in 5 months yr/yr
TEHRAN – As announced by a provincial official, loading and unloading of goods in Shahid Bahonar port, in southern Hormozgan province, increased by 34 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.
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Iran produces 55,000 tons of organic horticulture products annually
TEHRAN – Iranian farmers produce 55,000 tons of organic horticulture products every year, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said.
Society
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IFRC, IRCS finalizing roadmap for cooperation
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) have agreed to maintain the process of finalizing a joint action plan as a roadmap for cooperation.
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Knowledge-based companies attend Pharmedi Vietnam
TEHRAN –A total of 12 Iranian knowledge-based companies showcased their latest innovations and achievements in the Vietnam International Medical Exhibition - Pharmedi Vietnam 2024, held from September 11 to 14.
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Belarus interested in boosting medical ties with Iran
TEHRAN –The Belarusian ambassador to Iran, Dmitry Koltsov, has said his country is interested in boosting ties and cooperation with Iran in the fields of medicine, health, and treatment.
Tourism
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Ancient clay canteen discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - A local hiker has accidentally discovered a clay canteen believed to date back to the Parthian era during an outing on the heights of Darreh Shahr, a historically significant city in Ilam province, western Iran.
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Climate change impact on Iran’s cultural heritage debated by task force
TEHRAN – On Monday, the first meeting of the Climate Change and Cultural Heritage Task Force was convened in Tehran.
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Urartu-era cuneiform inscription vandalized in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - Treasure hunters have vandalized an ancient cuneiform inscription and Iron Age cemetery in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.
International
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Israel continues to commit more massacres in Gaza
TEHRAN - The Israeli military has staged fresh airstrikes on civilians in the Gaza Strip, prompting a top UN agency to condemn the Israeli occupation forces for continuing ‘’to intentionally starve and kill civilians’’.
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Yemen's Ansarullah: A game changer in the Gaza war
TEHRAN- Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has dealt crushing and painful blows to Israel and the United States in response to their aggressive actions in West Asia amid the ongoing Gaza war.
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Great surprise
TEHRAN- Ansarullah forces have claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack targeting the area of “Jaffa (Tel Aviv) in occupied Palestine’’.
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9 injured after missile fired from Yemen towards central Israel
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A single Yemeni missile terrified the temporary occupation entity
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Iran ushers in new era for space industry with launch of Chamran-1 microsatellite
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Disillusioned Israelis demand ceasefire with Hamas
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Latest satellite launch defied anti-Iran sanctions: foreign ministry
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Iran, Tajikistan, Uganda, and Finland establish parliamentary friendship group
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69 Iranian universities in Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News
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2,700-year-old metalworking workshop discovered in heart of Iran
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No nukes, but missiles stay
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Iran-Turkey five-month trade exceeds $6b
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Iran nuclear chief in Vienna to attend IAEA conference
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BRICS media summit concludes with emphasis on stability, cooperation