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2024-09-09 22:46
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Why Iraq?
President Pezeshkian heads to Baghdad on Wednesday for his first foreign visit
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Iraq on Wednesday, after announcing last month that he is planning to make Iraq his first foreign destination as the president.
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FM Araqchi appoints Takht Ravanchi as his political deputy
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has designated Majid Takht Ravanchi to serve as his political deputy.
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One of the most horrific massacres: 20 tents targeted in ‘humanitarian zone’
Israeli air strikes on a so-called "humanitarian zone" in Gaza's al-Mawasi killed at least 40 people on Tuesday, according to health authorities in the besieged enclave.
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By Matin Jamshidi
Resentment against Israel boiling in Arab world
Self-proclaimed ‘man of security’ has turned into man of insecurity
TEHRAN — A Jordanian driver, identified as Maher Thiyab Hussein al-Jazi, killed three Israelis on Sunday at the Israeli-controlled border crossing that connects Jordan with the West Bank.
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Martyr hero of Allenby Bridge operation:
Arab brothers, if you don’t believe in religion, at least have pride and honor
TEHRAN- The weekend’s shooting operation at a border point between Jordan and the occupied West Bank that claimed the lives of three Israelis has once again highlighted deep resentment against the Tel Aviv regime.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Massacres continue in Gaza
More women and children are being killed
TEHRAN- As the U.S.-backed Israeli genocidal war on Gaza stretches to 340 days, the regime’s military continues to massacre more civilians.
Politics
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KDP member Behzad Khosravi handed over to Iran by Iraqi authorities
TEHRAN – Behzad Khosravi, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), has been transferred to Iran by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), according to an informed security source.
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IAEA chief signals readiness to re-engage with Iran on nuclear program
TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has expressed his willingness to reinitiate discussions with Iran’s new government to address lingering concerns over the country’s nuclear program.
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Israel on verge of defeat: Iranian foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, criticized Israel's actions during recent ceasefire negotiations, asserting that the regime is on the verge of defeat, not victory, due to its continued crimes and excessive demands.
Sports
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Esteghlal in turmoil as coach Nekounam faces imminent sacking
TEHRAN - Esteghlal, one of Iran's representatives in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite, are currently facing a tumultuous period marked by internal strife and the looming threat of a managerial change.
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Iran comes 14th at 2024 Paralympic Games
PARIS – Iran’s 64-spoertperson delegation finished in 14th place in the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Persepolis complete two new signings
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club completed the signing of Portuguese forward Lucas Joao and former Esteghlal midfielder Saeid Mehri.
Culture
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Heroes of the age of terror: what happened to American superheroes on 9/11? Part 1
TEHRAN-Since the creation of comic books in the midst of the Great Depression in the 1930s, superheroes have been used to entertain and inspire readers, as well as to address important events. During the Depression, they were a symbol of hope for a better world. As the United States entered World War II, superheroes encouraged soldiers on the battlefield and united the public by praising patriotic ideals and mocking their enemies.
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“The Italian” at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- “The Italian” written by Tunisian critic and author Shukri Mabkhout has recently been published in Persian.
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Iran’s “Khalil” wins awards at Lessinia film festival
TEHRAN- Iranian director Payam Hosseini’s short film “Khalil” wins two awards at the 30th edition of Lessinia Film Festival, which was held last week in Verona, Italy.
Economy
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Iran can be West Asia’s energy transit gateway: oil minister
TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has said the country can be a suitable gateway and crossroad for energy trade and transit in the region, given its geopolitical position.
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Tehran hosting 34th Islamic Banking Conference
TEHRAN – Iran’s 34th Islamic Banking Conference kicked off at the place of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) in the capital Tehran on Tuesday, Tasnim News Agency reported.
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Iran, China ink MOU on geological co-op
TEHRAN – The geological survey bodies of Iran and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in various areas, IRNA reported.
Society
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Tehran to host 1st Intl. Pharmacogenetics Congress
TEHRAN –The first International Pharmacogenetics Congress of Iran will be held in Tehran from November 6 to 8.
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Iran grabs medals at International Earth Science Olympiad
TEHRAN –The four-member team of Iran won a silver medal and two bronze medals at the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) held from August 8 to16 in Beijing, China.
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DOE to adopt preventive approach in addressing environmental crimes: official
TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) will adopt a preventive approach in dealing with environmental crimes, the head of DOE has announced.
Tourism
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Pilgrims flock to St. Thaddeus for Badarak ritual
TEHRAN – St. Thaddeus Church, also known as Qareh Klise (“the Black Church”), a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Chaldoran, northwest Iran, is set to host the 70th annual Badarak ritual from October 13 to 15.
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Iran promoting tourism in India with multi-city roadshow
TEHRAN - Iran is currently staging a roadshow in India as part of a series of promotional roadshows to attract tourists, and strengthen tourism ties with foreign countries.
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Tourism festival to honor lotuses bloom in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Mazandaran province is set to host Otiti (which means blossoms in water in local dialect) tourism festival, a celebration inspired by the enchanting bloom of the Babol’s rare lotuses.
International
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Arab brothers, if you don’t believe in religion, at least have pride and honor
TEHRAN- The weekend’s shooting operation at a border point between Jordan and the occupied West Bank that claimed the lives of three Israelis has once again highlighted deep resentment against the Tel Aviv regime.
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Massacres continue in Gaza
TEHRAN- As the U.S.-backed Israeli genocidal war on Gaza stretches to 340 days, the regime’s military continues to massacre more civilians.
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Deepening cracks in the apartheid regime
TEHRAN- Widespread disillusionment and deep divisions in Israel over the war in Gaza are back in the limelight in the wake of huge and unprecedented protests held in cities such as Tel Aviv at the weekend.
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Iraq relocates anti-Iran terrorist groups as part of security agreement with Tehran
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PKK member leading terror attacks in Iran killed, says Turkey
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Why Iraq?
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Hezbollah responds to Israeli massacre
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Iran rejects involvement in Russia-Ukraine war
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Israel on verge of defeat: Iranian foreign ministry
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Iran ranks world’s third top country in intl. Olympiads
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Deepening cracks in the apartheid regime
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Discover world’s largest natural ‘plant pots’
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Arab brothers, if you don’t believe in religion, at least have pride and honor
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Resentment against Israel boiling in Arab world
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25MW solar farm inaugurated in Kerman province
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Russia's wrong position and abuse of reformers
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Iran does not allow establishment of Zangezur Corridor