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2025-01-07 22:26
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Iran drill downs bunker busters over Natanz
The maneuver comes after weeks of media frenzy over potential American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites
TEHRAN – Bunker busters are some of the most fearsome bombs used by militaries around the world. They are believed to be capable of penetrating underground facilities, tunnels, and complexes. But as Iranian defense systems downed projectiles mirroring the features of a hostile bunker buster on Tuesday, the event seemed surprisingly routine.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Bibi's bubble bursts: Israeli PM cutting his nose to spite his face
TEHRAN- Israel’s ambitious plans in the Gaza Strip have gone up in smoke in the wake of the regime’s inability to meet its objectives.
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By Sondoss Al Assad
Foreigners seeking to elect president instead of the Lebanese
BEIRUT - Amidst the ongoing concerns about the future of Syria and before the expiration of the sixty-day truce, Lebanon is witnessing a session to elect the President of the Republic on Thursday. So far, there is no internal consensus on the candidate, while external pressure is mounting to elect Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Undeterred Yemen expands operations
TEHRAN – Yemeni forces continue to militarily pressure the Israeli regime and its staunchest ally, the United States, to end the genocidal war being waged on the people of Gaza.
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Details of MEK’s brutal terrorist tactics unveiled in Tehran trial
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Tehran Criminal Court's 11th Branch held the 26th trial session for 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization.
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Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov. 5 election.
Politics
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Iran eyeing Makran for new capital, says government spokesperson
TEHRAN – In a press conference on Tuesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced plans to relocate Iran's capital to the southern part of the country.
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Trump reportedly halts extradition of Iranian citizen at Italy's request
TEHRAN – An Italian newspaper has reported that Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, has agreed to temporarily suspend the extradition of an Iranian citizen detained in Milan.
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'This is hostage-taking': Iran condemns arrests of nationals at US order
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in Italy and the United States, labeling these arrests as politically motivated actions orchestrated by the United States.
Sports
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Young Paralympics medalist Rahimi gifts her father a truck
TEHRAN – Iran’s para taekwondo athlete Zahra Rahimi has surprised her father, gifting him a Volvo truck.
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Khatoon learn fate at AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Stage
TEHRAN - The eight remaining teams discovered the pathway to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Stage draw at AFC House on Wednesday.
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French forward Bifouma on Persepolis radar
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club are determined to sign French forward Thievy Guivane Bifouma Koulossa in the January transfer window.
Culture
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Six Iranian films to participate in India’s Third Eye Asian Film Festival
TEHRAN-Six feature films from Iran will take part in the 21st Third Eye Asian Film Festival, slated for January 10 to 16 in Mumbai, India.
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Iranian Artists Forum to show Uberto Pasolini’s “The Return”
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Tehran art exhibition to celebrate birth of Imam Ali (AS)
TEHRAN- On the occasion of the birth of Imam Ali (AS) and Father's Day, which falls on January 14 this year, an art exhibition will be held at the Imam Ali (AS) Religious Arts Museum in Tehran.
Economy
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Iran’s agricultural export to EAEU members increases 21%
TEHRAN – The value of Iran’s agricultural export to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has increased by 21 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 21, 2024), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
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Iran-China non-oil trade stands at $24b in 9 months
TEHRAN – The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $24 billion in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 – December 21, 2024), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
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‘Accessing new export markets a necessity in petchem industry’
TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said that accessing new export markets is a necessity in the country’s petrochemical industry.
Society
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Japan remains committed to support Iran in hosting Afghan refugees
TEHRAN –Japanese ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada has highlighted the Japanese government's determination to support Iran in hosting Afghan refugees.
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No HMPV cases reported in Iran: health minister
TEHRAN –According to Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi, there has been no report of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country so far.
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Cuba is Iran's top Latin American partner in health sector: official
TEHRAN –Cuba is one of the countries in Latin America with the highest level of cooperation with Iran in different fields, including the health sector, according to an official with the health ministry.
Tourism
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Late Ayatollah Taleqani’s house registration plate unveiled at Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN - In a ceremony held on Tuesday evening, the registration plate for the late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani’s historic house was officially unveiled, marking its inclusion on Iran’s national cultural heritage list.
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UNESCO-registered Yazd: incentive packages proposed to preserve historic city
TEHRAN - A member of the Yazd City Council has emphasized the need to introduce incentive packages aimed at restoring and maintaining traditional mud-brick homes within the UNESCO-registered Historic City of Yazd.
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9th Intl. Fajr Festival of Handicrafts opens call for entries
TEHRAN - The 9th International Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, is set to take place in Tehran from February 21 to 25.
International
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Bibi's bubble bursts: Israeli PM cutting his nose to spite his face
TEHRAN- Israel’s ambitious plans in the Gaza Strip have gone up in smoke in the wake of the regime’s inability to meet its objectives.
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Foreigners seeking to elect president instead of the Lebanese
BEIRUT - Amidst the ongoing concerns about the future of Syria and before the expiration of the sixty-day truce, Lebanon is witnessing a session to elect the President of the Republic on Thursday. So far, there is no internal consensus on the candidate, while external pressure is mounting to elect Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun.
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Undeterred Yemen expands operations
TEHRAN – Yemeni forces continue to militarily pressure the Israeli regime and its staunchest ally, the United States, to end the genocidal war being waged on the people of Gaza.
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