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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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Iran warns France against ‘complicating' situation ahead of IAEA vote
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned his French counterpart that adopting a censure resolution against the Islamic Republic at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting will make the situation surrounding Iran's nuclear program “more complicated”.
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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.
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 beat Thailand at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Thailand 60-25 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship on Wednesday.
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Eskandari elected head of Iran’s Bowling and Billiard Federation
TEHRAN – Hashem Eskandari was elected as president of the Bowling and Billiard Federation of Iran (BBFIR) on Wednesday.
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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.
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 eyes connecting its railway with China through Afghanistan
TEHRAN – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), in a meeting with the head of Afghanistan Railway, said the country is eyeing to connect its railway network to China via Afghanistan, the portal of Iran’s Transport Ministry reported.
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Iran, Russia determined to develop ties at maximum level: VP
TEHRAN - Iranian Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has announced Tehran and Moscow's strong determination to strengthen bilateral relations to the maximum level, Shana reported.
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Reaching PTA, a prerequisite for boosting Iran-Tajikistan trade
TEHRAN - Iran and Tajikistan have emphasized the need to expedite a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and completely eliminate visa requirements to boost bilateral economic relations, the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported.
Society
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Armenia to host Iranian knowledge-based delegation
TEHRAN –Supported by the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, a delegation of Iranian knowledge-based firms will be dispatched to Armenia to showcase the latest technological accomplishments of the country and explore markets for Iranian products.
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Iran aims to promote women’s economic, social empowerment: VP
TEHRAN – Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has stated that the current administration focuses on empowering women in social and economic areas, as well as improving their access to social services and facilities through implementing certain national programs.
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A glimpse into the future: brain-machine interfaces
TEHRAN - The intersection of neuroscience and technology is giving rise to a new era of human-machine interaction.
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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