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2024-06-26 23:29
By Soheila Zarfam
Big Decision: Iranians to vote Friday
Iranians will head to polls in presidential elections that some believe will be determined in run-off
TEHRAN – Iranian cities are buzzing with election fever as posters and placards adorn streets, big screens air presidential debates, and candidates crisscross the country in a bid to sway voters.
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By Mona Hojat Ansari
Candidates make final push for votes ahead of election silence
TEHRAN - With the clock ticking down to the Iranian presidential election on June 28, candidates intensified their efforts to secure voter support on Tuesday and Wednesday before the imminent campaign ban set to take effect in the early hours of Thursday.
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By Xavier Villar
Iran’s electoral mechanisms explained
MADRID- The presidential elections in Iran will take place on June 28th, moved up following the tragic death of President Raisi in a helicopter accident on May 19th, while he was in his third year in office.
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Instagram restricts access to accounts of Iranian news agencies ahead of presidential elections
TEHRAN – Instagram has taken action to limit user access to the accounts of Iranian news agencies and journalists, a move that seems to be aimed at influencing the outcome of Iran's upcoming June 28 election.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Israel starving Palestinians, Arab states lining their pockets
TEHRAN- Extreme hunger and severe malnutrition have become increasingly widespread in the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to impose restrictions on the entry of food and other essentials to the Palestinian territory against the backdrop of the genocidal war that it has launched on the coastal strip since October 7.
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By Wesam Bahrani
“62,000” Israeli soldiers injured
Hebrew newspaper makes staggering revelation
TEHRAN- Despite attempts by Tel Aviv to conceal its military losses, the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom has reported on statistics confirmed by Israel’s National Insurance that 62,000 soldiers have been physically and psychologically affected.
Politics
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Foreign ambassadors meet with Iran’s judiciary chief
TEHRAN – On the morning of Wednesday, a significant meeting took place between foreign ambassadors residing in Iran and Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of Iran’s judiciary.
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Nasrallah to speak at event honoring late Iranian President
TEHRAN – Secretary General of Hezbollah, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, is set to deliver a speech on Thursday at a ceremony commemorating the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
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IRGC urges high voter turnout for upcoming presidential election
TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is focused on ensuring a high voter turnout in the upcoming Iranian presidential election, without endorsing any specific candidate, according to IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif.
Sports
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Iran learn fate in third phase of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group B of the third round of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
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Iran sitting volleyball’s fixture at 2024 Paralympics revealed
TEHRAN – Iran sitting volleyball team will start the 2024 Paralympic Games with a match against Ukraine.
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Iran lose to Czech Republic in President’s Cup
TEHRAN – Iran women’s Junior handball team lost to Czech Republic 28-17 in the 2024 President’s Cup on Thursday.
Culture
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A new vision for Iran’s culture and art: what to expect from the upcoming election
TEHRAN- In the aftermath of President Raisi's sudden and tragic passing in a helicopter crash 40 days ago, Iran is gearing up for a presidential election that promises to shape the country's future.
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Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzai invited to join Oscar membership
TEHRAN-Renowned Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzai is among the 487 members of the global film community who have been invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to join the membership ranks of the Oscar organizer.
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Spanish performance of Lorca’s “Blood Wedding” at Shahrzad Theater
TEHRAN-The play “Blood Wedding,” a tragedy by the late Spanish dramatist Federico Garcia Lorca (1898-1936) is being performed in Spanish at Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran.
Economy
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New methanol complex launched at PSEEZ
TEHRAN - Arian Methanol Petrochemical complex with an annual production capacity of 1.650 million tons of products and an investment of 243 million dollars was put into operation in Iran's Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ).
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Rail transit via Iran up 89% in 2.5 years
TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of roads and urban development revealed an 89 percent growth in the transit of goods via rail during the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi compared to the previous administration.
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Iran’s power generation up 13.5% during president Raisi’s administration
TEHRAN - Statistics indicate that Iran’s generation of electricity during the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi registered a 13.5 percent growth, with Iran generating more electricity than industrialized countries like the UK and Italy.
Society
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IPhO to foster science diplomacy
TEHRAN –Holding the 54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Isfahan will boost the country’s science diplomacy, the chairman of the IPhO 2024 Organizing Committee has said.
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Patients benefit from life-saving services of Japan-funded MRI
TEHRAN –Since the successful installation of the state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, funded by Japan, many patients in Hajar Hospital in the city of Shahrekord have benefited from life-saving early diagnosis for various diseases.
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Action plans underway to conserve 23 species
TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) has developed action plans for the conservation of 23 endangered species and the plans are being implemented in the country.
Tourism
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Tough decisions needed to safeguard Isfahan treasures
TEHRAN - The expanse of subsidence in Isfahan province has reached a stage where overcoming it requires decisive, bold, and tough decisions, the province’s director general of the Department of Environment has said.
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Minister announces allocation of funds for 12th-century mosque restoration
TEHRAN - Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezatollah Zarghami has announced the allocation of necessary funds for the restoration of the 12th-century Jameh Mosque of Golpayegan.
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Mashhad’s air traffic jumps 14%
TEHRAN – Mashhad’s international airport, the second most crowded terminal in Iran, has witnessed a 14% influx in domestic and overseas flights in a month.
International
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“62,000” Israeli soldiers injured
TEHRAN- Despite attempts by Tel Aviv to conceal its military losses, the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom has reported on statistics confirmed by Israel’s National Insurance that 62,000 soldiers have been physically and psychologically affected.
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Bibi reveals Israel’s true colors
TEHRAN- Since unveiling a ceasefire plan for Gaza nearly a month ago, the United States has stepped up smear campaigns against the Hamas resistance movement.
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Dozens killed in fresh massacres
TEHRAN- Dozens have been killed in new Israeli massacres in Gaza, including an airstrike on the house of the Hamas political bureau chief that killed his sister and other relatives.
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