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2024-09-08 18:43
PKK member leading terror attacks in Iran killed, says Turkey
TEHRAN – The Turkish National Intelligence Agency (MIT) has announced the killing of the leader of the Iran branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist group in a targeted operation in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
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By Narges Pakdel
Similar tragic fates of Ezgi Eygi, Rachel Corrie and Tom Hurndall
TEHRAN - Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American-Turkish human rights activist, was shot dead in the head by the Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank town of Beita, south of Nablus, on Friday.
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By Mona Hojat Ansari
Unsubstantiated claims by master of election meddling
U.S. accusations of Iranian election interference lay bare deep-seated hypocrisy
TEHRAN – After linking Iran to a July assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the U.S. government is now making new allegations against Tehran, this time claiming the West Asian country is attempting to influence U.S. elections through cyber-attacks, without presenting any evidence.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Philadelphi Corridor: A pretext to torpedo ceasefire talks
TEHRAN- Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has entered its 12th month as the death toll from the onslaught approaches 41,000.
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By Professor Hongda Fan
China and the United States: Rivals or Partners?
SHANGHAI - US President's National Security Advisor Sullivan visited China from August 27 to 29, and China and the United States held a new round of strategic communication in Beijing. When meeting with Sullivan on August 29, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that China and the United States must first clarify whether the two countries are rivals or partners.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Resistance confronts Israeli forces in Gaza
Occupation regime massacres 61 more Palestinians in 24 hours
TEHRAN - The Palestinian resistance in the totally blockaded Gaza Strip continues to confront the advancing Israeli occupation forces backed by the United States.
Politics
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IRGC chief reveals a past naval confrontation with Israel ended with Iran’s victory
TEHRAN – Major General Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has disclosed details of a past naval confrontation with the Israeli regime, without specifying the exact date of the incident.
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IRGC commander highlights growing defensive strength of trio islands
TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy emphasized the strategic importance of the trio islands, which include Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa.
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Pezeshkian-Putin meeting scheduled for BRICS summit
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to meet with his Russian counterpart during his upcoming visit to Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS summit.
Sports
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Pwerlifter Gharibshahi snatches gold at 2024 Paralympics
TEHRAN – Aliakbar Gharibshahi of Iran won a gold medal in the men’s up to 107kg of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Sunday.
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Iran fail to qualify for 2025 U19 Basketball World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran failed to advance to 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup following 87-61 loss against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Hadi Rezaei walking on air after winning gold with sitting volleyball
PARIS – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team head coach Hadi Rezaei is extremely happy for winning eighth gold medal in the Paralympic Games.
Culture
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Iranian puppet show “My Imaginary Skirt” to be performed in Beijing
TEHRAN-The Iranian puppet show “My Imaginary Skirt” written and directed by Behnaz Mahdikhah will be performed at the 7th Beijing International Puppet Festival, underway in China from September 6 to October 6.
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Iran’s “The Old Bachelor” to compete at Italian film fest
TEHRAN- Iranian director Oktay Baraheni’s “The Old Bachelor” will compete at the 20th edition of Lucca Film Festival, which will be held in the Italian city from September 27 to October 5.
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Iranian animation on screen in Kazakhstan
TEHRAN-The Iranian animated film “Romashka, the Pilot” co-directed by Hossein Saffarzadegan, Meisam Hosseini, and Hossein Panahi Dorcheh has been screened in Kazakhstan.
Economy
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25MW solar farm inaugurated in Kerman province
TEHRAN - A solar farm with the capacity of generating 25 megawatts of electricity came on stream in Shahr-e Babak Copper Complex in Kerman province, and was connected to the national power network on Sunday, IRIB reported.
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Iran’s trade with OIC member states rises 15%
TEHRAN - The value of the trade exchanges between Iran and the other 56 members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) reached $26.7 billion in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), registering a 15 percent increase compared to the same period a year earlier.
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Tehran hosting Iran Plast 2024 exhibition
TEHRAN - Iran’s 18th International Exhibition of Plastic, Rubber, Machinery, and Equipment (IRAN PLAST 2024) opened at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Sunday, Shana reported.
Society
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Precipitations at normal levels in water year so far
TEHRAN – Normal precipitations have been recorded in the current water year that started on September 23, 2023, reaching 232.5 millimeters so far, the Metrological Organization reported.
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Health ministry holding training course for Afghan specialists
TEHRAN -Iran’s health ministry is conducting a one-month training course on Incentive Care Unit (ICU) practices for a total of 40 Afghan healthcare workers including specialists and nurses.
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Iran ranks world’s third top country in intl. Olympiads
TEHRAN –Attending several international Olympiads in 2024, Iranian students managed to win 10 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and two bronze medals, ranking third globally.
Tourism
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Discover world’s largest natural ‘plant pots’
TEHRAN – Within and on the margins of the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert stand some of the most extraordinary natural formations in the world; the nabkhas.
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Efforts underway for UNESCO registration of Varamin’s 14th-century mosque
TEHRAN - The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Office of Varamin county has announced the preparation of a dossier for the Jameh Mosque of Varamin to seek UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Mashhad airport transfers 273k passengers in final days of Safar
TEHRAN - About a quarter of a million passengers have traveled through Mashhad’s international airport during the last ten days of Safar, the lunar month commemorated as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam.
International
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Philadelphi Corridor: A pretext to torpedo ceasefire talks
TEHRAN- Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has entered its 12th month as the death toll from the onslaught approaches 41,000.
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Resistance confronts Israeli forces in Gaza
TEHRAN - The Palestinian resistance in the totally blockaded Gaza Strip continues to confront the advancing Israeli occupation forces backed by the United States.
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Suicide by seppuku: Israeli troops disillusioned as Hamas remains invincible
TEHRAN - The Israeli army’s Gaza-like offensive in the West Bank has left a trail of death and destruction but the regime has failed to achieve its goals.
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IRGC commander highlights growing defensive strength of trio islands
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IRGC chief reveals a past naval confrontation with Israel ended with Iran’s victory
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Suicide by seppuku: Israeli troops disillusioned as Hamas remains invincible
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Iran sitting volleyball win eighth gold at Paralympics
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Unsubstantiated claims by master of election meddling
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Iran rejects claims of ballistic missile transfer to Russia
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Powerlifter Rostami snatches gold at 2024 Paralympics
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