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2024-09-17 21:12
‘Double standards in global sports’
Leader condemns unfair policies witnessed at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has condemned the "double standards" practiced during the recently concluded 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, highlighting the flaws in the current global sports governance.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Pager explosions in Lebanon bring Israel's malevolence into focus
TEHRAN - Israel is once more escalating tensions towards a potential large-scale conflict with Lebanon’s Hezbollah amid the regime’s desperate attempts to distract attention from its unsuccessful nearly yearlong war in Gaza.
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Iranian ambassador to Beirut injured as Israel explodes pagers in Lebanon
TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was injured as the Israeli military exploded pagers in Lebanon on Tuesday.
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By Sondos Al-Asaad
Zionist terrorism will not weaken the Lebanese and their resistance
BEIRUT - In the midst of what the Israeli enemy calls “changing the situation in the North [of the occupied Palestinian territories]”, a hybrid security incident has been added to the malicious Zionist terrorism.
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Tehran, Moscow ties to flourish on 'permanent, stable, and enduring' path: Iranian president
TEHRAN – In a meeting held in Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, underscored their commitment to deepening bilateral relations between Iran and Russia.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Iraq set to announce date for US withdrawal
PM Sudani says Iraq has "moved on from the days of Daesh"
TEHRAN- Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has confirmed that his government will announce the end of the U.S.-led International Coalition's military presence in Iraq.
Politics
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Iranian president calls for Muslim unity against Israeli atrocities
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has joined the chorus of Iranian officials calling for Muslim unity in the face of ongoing Israeli atrocities.
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Hamid Nouri attends trial of MKO members in Tehran
TEHRAN – The 18th court session for the trial of 104 individuals belonging to the Mujahedin-e-Khalq terror organization (MKO) commenced in Tehran on Tuesday. The plaintiff showing up at the court was a recently released Iranian ex-judiciary official who was the target of a plot by the MKO in Sweden.
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Iran calls for U.S. to reflect on its past before accusing Iran of human rights violations
TEHRAN – On the second anniversary of the riots that convulsed Iran in 2022, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly criticized the United States and certain Western countries for their new pronouncements on Iran's human rights record.
Sports
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Sepahan fall short to Al Wehdat in AFC Champions League Two
TEHRAN - Al Wehdat of Jordan came from behind to defeat Iran’s Sepahan 2-1 in their opening AFC Champions League Two Group C tie on Tuesday.
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Iran international footballer Khalatbari hangs up boots
TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Khalatbari has officially retired from football at the age of 41.
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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.
Culture
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IAF pays tribute to late legendary filmmakers Mehrjui, Pourahmad
TEHRAN- A commemoration ceremony was held at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Monday to honor the renowned and late filmmakers Dariush Mehrjui and Kioumars Pourahmad.
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Tehran’s Roudaki Hall to host classical singing recital
TEHRAN-Roudaki Hall in Tehran will host a classical singing recital by Sahand Ensemble on Friday, September 20.
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Iranian director highlights cultural exchange at Samara film festival
TEHRAN- The 17th edition of International Film Festival -Salt of the Earth, which is currently underway in the Russian city of Samara, is showcasing significant contributions from Iranian cinema among other BRICS+ countries.
Economy
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Rail transit via Iran increases 47%
TEHRAN - Transit of goods via the Iranian rail network increased by 47 percent in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21) compared to the same period in the previous year, Transport Ministry data shows.
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‘Iran, Russia determined to implement INSTC’
TEHRAN - Iran and Russia are determined to implement the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) as soon as possible, the Iranian Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnaser Hemmati said.
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Iran-Pakistan trade up 10% in 5 months on year
TEHRAN - The value of non-oil trade between Iran and Pakistan rose 10 percent in 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, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.
Society
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Rainfall increases by 18% in current water year
TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2023), till September 14, precipitations have increased by 18 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Metrological Organization.
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Iran to host 50 countries at ICO 2024
TEHRAN –The Iranian Combinatorics Olympiad (ICO) will be held online with the participation of some 50 countries.
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IFRC lauds IRCS for outstanding capabilities
TEHRAN – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) project manager, Faisal Mahboob, has lauded the capabilities of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) as outstanding.
Tourism
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Iran to stage ‘Glory of Ancient Persia’ exhibit at UNESCO-listed Persepolis
TEHRAN – Deputy Tourism Minister Ali Darabi has revealed plans to stage a prestigious exhibit titled ‘“Glory of Ancient Persia’“ at the UNESCO-registered site of Persepolis.
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Historical bathhouse at late Ayatollah Taleqani’s house undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - The traditional bathhouse at the paternal house of the late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani, located in the scenic village of Geligard, has undergone restoration.
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Iran tourism display celebrated at Zimbabwe expo
TEHRAN – Iran’s stall has been selected as one of the top international exhibits at the Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo held from September 12 to 14.
International
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Pager explosions in Lebanon bring Israel's malevolence into focus
TEHRAN - Israel is once more escalating tensions towards a potential large-scale conflict with Lebanon’s Hezbollah amid the regime’s desperate attempts to distract attention from its unsuccessful nearly yearlong war in Gaza.
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Zionist terrorism will not weaken the Lebanese and their resistance
BEIRUT - In the midst of what the Israeli enemy calls “changing the situation in the North [of the occupied Palestinian territories]”, a hybrid security incident has been added to the malicious Zionist terrorism.
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Iraq set to announce date for US withdrawal
TEHRAN- Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has confirmed that his government will announce the end of the U.S.-led International Coalition's military presence in Iraq.
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