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2024-06-29 21:43
Iran’s presidential election heads to run-off
Pezeshkian, Jalili prepare for final showdown
TEHRAN – Iranians are set to return to the polls on Friday as none of the Presidential candidates secured the 50 percent plus one vote required for a clear victory on June 28.
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Disturbing videos reveal harassment of Iranian voters in West
TEHRAN – Iranian citizens heading to designated polls in some Western countries to cast their votes on Friday were subject to verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, reports and footage show.
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Defenders of Shrine saved not only Iran but also the region: Leader
TEHRAN – New details have emerged from a meeting the Leader of the Islamic Revolution held with the organizing committee of the ‘International Congress of Martyrs of Resistance and Defenders of the Shrine’ on June 19.
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By Dr. Jin Liangxiang, SIIS Senior Research Fellow
Middle East will have to prepare for the worst weather
SHANGHAI - The Middle East saw the most turbulent tensions after Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023, through the first half of 2024. The rationales behind the growing tensions are numerous, but the primary one should be Benjamin Netanyahu’s crazy unreachable and unreasonable objectives. Judging by Netanyahu’s incalcitrant character, the tensions will continue, and the Middle East should prepare for the worst weather.
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By Shahrokh Saei
America’s West Asia nightmare
Why direct war between Hezbollah and Israel spells disaster for Washington
TEHRAN- The United States is gripped by fear of a potential full-scale conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israeli troops killed in Shejaiya
Latest invasion against northern neighborhood quickly backfires
TEHRAN - The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) are struggling to get a grip on Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood as the Palestinian resistance forces continue to engage the invading troops in fierce clashes, killing at least four of them.
Politics
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Two dead in terrorist attack targeting election ballot boxes in southeastern Iran
TEHRAN – Unknown terrorists opened fire on a vehicle transporting presidential election ballot boxes in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Balouchestan province on Friday, killing two soldiers and injuring a number of others.
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Iran warns of ‘full involvement of all Resistance fronts’ if Israel attacks Lebanon
TEHRAN – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has issued a stark warning to Israel, stating that a response from all Resistance forces in the region would follow any decision by the regime to launch a war against Lebanon.
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Resistance will respond to any aggression in region: IRGC
TEHRAN – Major General Hossein Salami, the chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), declared that Muslims will now determine their own fate, emphasizing that anti-terror Resistance groups will respond proportionally to any acts of aggression in West Asia.
Sports
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Para Archery Ranking series: Iranians steal show
TEHRAN – Iranian representatives won medals at the Para Archery Ranking series in Czech Republic.
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Iran fall to Lebanon in FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division B
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Lebanon 64-49 on Saturday and failed to qualify for the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division B final.
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Iran finish 27th in 2024 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 40-31 Friday night to come 27th in the 2024 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship.
Culture
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“Cold Sigh” competing in Italian festival
TEHRAN-The feature film “Cold Sigh” written and directed by Nahid Azizi Sedigh represents Iran in the main section of the Ischia Film Festival, launched in Ischia, Italy, on June 29.
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Royal National Theatre's “Frankenstein” to be screened at IAF
TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen a stage recording of the 2011 London Royal National Theatre production of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" on Wednesday.
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Iranian director brings ancient hero to life on Tehran stage
TEHRAN- Iranian director Hamed Mokameli will bring the legendary Ariobarzanes of Persis to life on the stage of Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran on Monday.
Economy
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Acting president inaugurates 42 water, energy projects
TEHRAN – Iranian Acting President Mohammad Mokhber inaugurated 42 water and electricity projects in four different provinces via a video conference session on Thursday, IRNA reported.
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14 fishery projects to be implemented in Makran Coasts
TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) has said 14 major fishery related projects are going to be implemented in Makran Coasts, southeastern Iran, IRNA reported.
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Iran-Afghanistan trade could be increased to $5b: official
TEHRAN – the head of Iran’s Birjand Chamber of Commerce has said Iran and Afghanistan have the capacity to boost trade exchanges to $5.0 billion, the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported.
Society
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4th Persian Medicine Festival slated for Jan.-Feb. 2025
TEHRAN – The 4th Persian Medicine Festival is scheduled to be held in the 11th Iranian calendar month (January 20-February 18, 2025).
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Knowledge-based companies to attend Agro Volga Fair 2024
TEHRAN –A total of 14 Iranian knowledge-based companies are projected to participate in the Agro Volga International Agriculture Industry and Livestock Fair 2024 from July 3 to 5 in Tatarstan-Kazan, the agricultural capital of Russia.
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‘BRICS has potential to boost co-op for environmental protection’
TEHRAN –Attending the tenth meeting of BRICS environment ministers, Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment (DOE), highlighted the intergovernmental organization’s potential to expand cooperation and develop multilateralism for environmental protection.
Tourism
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The intricate art of mirror work in Iran’s architecture
TEHRAN - Mirror work, an art form that uses small or large pieces of mirror mosaics to create intricate designs, is a prominent feature in the internal decoration of Iranian architectural spaces.
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Exquisite historical carpets put on show in Tabriz
TEHRAN - On Friday, two antique carpets, transferred from London to Tabriz, were put on view in the ancient city where they were woven some two centuries ago.
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Mashhad hotel occupancy rate hits 80%
TEHRAN – In the nine days between Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir, Mashhad’s accommodation occupancy rate soared to an uplifting 80%.
International
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Middle East will have to prepare for the worst weather
SHANGHAI - The Middle East saw the most turbulent tensions after Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023, through the first half of 2024. The rationales behind the growing tensions are numerous, but the primary one should be Benjamin Netanyahu’s crazy unreachable and unreasonable objectives. Judging by Netanyahu’s incalcitrant character, the tensions will continue, and the Middle East should prepare for the worst weather.
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Israeli troops killed in Shejaiya
TEHRAN - The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) are struggling to get a grip on Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood as the Palestinian resistance forces continue to engage the invading troops in fierce clashes, killing at least four of them.
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America’s West Asia nightmare
TEHRAN- The United States is gripped by fear of a potential full-scale conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
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