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2024-07-03 22:22
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Pezeshkian or Jalili, people to decide tomorrow
Iran set to hold run-off presidential elections
TEHRAN – Iranians are set to head to the polls on Friday, July 5, to choose their next president in a runoff election.
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It’s quite wrong to think those who didn’t vote June 28 are opposed to ruling system: Leader
TEHRAN- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with the new custodian, a number of managers, and a group of professors from Shahid Motahari University on July 3, 2024.
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Lebanon will become ‘eternal hell’ for Israel, Iranian acting FM warns
TEHRAN – Iran's interim foreign minister, Ali Baqeri Kani, has delivered a strong message to Israel, cautioning that any incursion into Lebanon would lead to an “eternal hell” for the Zionist regime.
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By Fatemeh Hosseini
Unpacking opposition vandalism against Iranian elections abroad
TEHRAN- After the martyrdom of Ebrahim Raisi, the Islamic Republic went to early presidential elections without interruption. It seems that this election is one of the most controversial presidential elections in Iran.
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By Shahrokh Saei
White House under fire
Former American government officials say the US has “undeniable complicity” in the killing of Palestinians in Gaza
TEHRAN- The administration of US President Joe Biden has faced growing domestic and international criticism for its continued backing of Israel against the backdrop of the regime’s genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.
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By Wesam Bahrani
“Unprecedented event” in Gaza
Israeli troops are killed and injured in fierce clashes
TEHRAN- After mentioning “an event unprecedented in months” regarding clashes between the Palestinian resistance movement and the Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported that two soldiers had been killed in the Netzarim area.
Politics
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Iranian national Bashir Biazar released from French detention
TEHRAN – Iranian musician and filmmaker Bashir Biazar, who was detained and imprisoned in France under controversial circumstances, has been released and is en route back to Iran.
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Deputy FM calls out Israel for its ‘terrorist activity’ in Palestine
TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Reza Najafi, has declared that the suppression of people living under occupation should be classified as terrorist activity, citing the Zionist regime as a prime example of such behavior.
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Iran marks ‘American Human Rights Disclosure Day’ with conference criticizing Western hypocrisy
TEHRAN - On Wednesday, Iran marked "American Human Rights Disclosure Day" with a conference at the University of Tehran, focusing on the hypocrisy of Western human rights claims.
Sports
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Iran to send 40 athletes to Paris 2024
TEHRAN - With just 24 days until 2024 Olympic Games begins, Iran's 40-athlete team are ready to compete in 13 different sports.
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Iran mixed gender wins silver at 2024 World Cup Team Championships
TEHRAN – Iran won the mixed gender silver on day three of the World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships Series in Chuncheon, Korea.
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Fasihi, Taftian to represent Iran at 2024 Olympics
TEHRAN – Hassan Taftian and Farzaneh Fasihi have both qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games through IAAF World Rankings.
Culture
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Alireza Ghorbani’s concert at Persepolis extended
TEHRAN-In a groundbreaking cultural event, the renowned Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani performed the first-ever concert at the ancient site of Persepolis in Shiraz, Fars Province, from June 29 to July 1.
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Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi to share insights at Awal film festival
TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is set to take center stage at the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film, currently underway in Jordan's capital.
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Isfahan to host Children’s film festival in October
TEHRAN- The 36th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth will be inaugurated in the central city of Isfahan on October 5.
Economy
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Iran, Oman discuss mutual economic ties
TEHRAN - The Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Mehdi Zeighami, met the director of trade, industry, and investment development from the Sultanate of Oman to discuss areas of joint investment, industrial matters, and financial affairs between the two countries.
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Non-oil exports up 7.6% in Q1
TEHRAN - Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that in the first three months of this year of 1403 in the Iranian calendar (started March 19, 2024) the country exported $13.5 billion non-oil goods.
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Iran exporting crude oil to 17 countries: Oji
TEHRAN - Iran’s oil minister said that the country is currently exporting crude oil to 17 countries, including some in Europe.
Society
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IRCS chairs BRICS Civil Forum’s health working group
TEHRAN - Pirhossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), is the chairman of the health working group of the BRICS Civil Forum.
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Knowledge-based companies explore paths to African markets
TEHRAN –Attending exhibitions on agriculture, grains, dairy, livestock, and poultry in Kenya, Iranian knowledge-based companies looked for new opportunities in the African continent.
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Mountains' valuable functions make their preservation essential
TEHRAN – Mountains are home to 15 percent of the world´s population and a quarter of the world’s land animals and plants, they provide fresh water to half of humanity, so their conservation is critical for sustainable development.
Tourism
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Leader’s advisor highlights tourism potential as an economic powerhouse
TEHRAN – A top economic adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has emphasized that tourism could play a crucial role in bolstering Iran’s economic power on the global stage.
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Iran launches tourism roadshow in Malaysia
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran kicked off a Tourism Roadshow in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aiming to strengthen bilateral tourism ties between the two Muslim-majority countries.
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30 mosques selected so far collect a UNESCO label
TEHRAN - On Tuesday, the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced that 30 historical mosques across 12 provinces in Iran have been identified as eligible for possible inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
International
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White House under fire
TEHRAN- The administration of US President Joe Biden has faced growing domestic and international criticism for its continued backing of Israel against the backdrop of the regime’s genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.
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“Unprecedented event” in Gaza
TEHRAN- After mentioning “an event unprecedented in months” regarding clashes between the Palestinian resistance movement and the Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported that two soldiers had been killed in the Netzarim area.
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270 days of war and crime against Gaza
TEHRAN - Two hundred and seventy days have passed since the start of the military operation and the horrible crimes of the Zionists in the Gaza Strip. This terrible tragedy has set unprecedented records in terms of the volume and depth of brutality committed in contemporary history.
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