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2024-09-06 22:21
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Borderlines: Iran’s red line
What is Tehran's message to the various actors in the Caucasus and Central Asia?
TEHRAN – After 11 months of war and unrest in Gaza, a new conflict might be brewing in the region. Ilham Aliyev has doubled down on his efforts to establish a corridor in Armenia to connect Nakhchivan to mainland Azerbaijan even if it leads to another military confrontation between the two old rivals, as stated by the president himself.
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Hezbollah Commander Fouad Shukor’s daughter talks to the Tehran Times
My father always told us to hold firmly to path of Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah
BEIRUT - Khadija Shukor says his father Fouad Shukor “always told us to hold firmly to the path of Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah.”
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By Masoud Hossein
Iran sitting volleyball win eighth gold at Paralympics
PARIS – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team claimed their eighth gold medal in the Paralympics, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1 (20-25, 30-28, 25-16, 25-14) on Friday in Paris.
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By Shahrokh Saei
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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By Xavier Villar
Legacy of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam’s anti-colonial struggle alive in West Bank
TEHRAN - Amid ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli military forces have escalated their attacks in the West Bank, targeting the cities of Jenin and Tulkarem. On Wednesday, August 28, according to Palestinian authorities, hundreds of Israeli soldiers, supported by drones and armored vehicles, launched an offensive that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians and injuries to dozens more.
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Tehran summons UK envoy over new anti-Iran sanctions
TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's chargé d'affaires in Tehran on Tuesday, September 3, to protest new sanctions imposed by the British government on three Iranian individuals and one entity.
Politics
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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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No deviation in Iran's nuclear program, nuclear chief says
TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has firmly denied any deviations in Iran's nuclear program, referencing a recent anti-Iran announcement by the UN nuclear watchdog.
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Pakistan-Iran defense cooperation: navigating regional tensions and non-kinetic threats
RAWALPINDI – Pakistan's Defense Day on September 6 serves as a symbolic reminder of the nation’s resilience and growing defense capabilities. It marks a day when Pakistan not only celebrates its military achievements but also reflects on its role in fostering regional stability.
Sports
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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.
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Iran sitting volleyball win eighth gold at Paralympics
PARIS – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team claimed their eighth gold medal in the Paralympics, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1 (20-25, 30-28, 25-16, 25-14) on Friday in Paris.
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Khosravi wins Iran’s sixth gold at shot put in 2024 Paralympics
PARIS – Yasin Khosravi won Iran’s sixth gold medal in the men’s shot put- F57 of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Friday.
Culture
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Iran participating in Moscow International Book Fair with 400 titles
TEHRAN-Iran has participated in the 37th Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF), underway in the Russian capital from September 4 to 8.
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TMoCA to show award-winning war film “The Battle of Algiers”
TEHRAN-The cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will show “The Battle of Algiers,” a 1966 Italian-Algerian war film co-written and directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, on Sunday.
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Iran joins youth theater program in Moscow
TEHRAN- Iran has participated in the InteRussia theater training program currently taking place in Moscow, which immerses young talents from BRICS countries in the rich traditions of Russian theater.
Economy
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Iran, Spain to expand cooperation in maritime transport services
TEHRAN - The Shipping Association of Iran has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Advanced Training Course in Transport and Logistics in Barcelona, Spain, to enhance bilateral relations in the field of shipping lines.
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OPEC chief praises Iran’s former oil minister
TEHRAN – The secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has thanked Iran’s former Oil Minister Javad Oji for his positive contribution to the organization, Tasnim News Agency reported.
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Gasoline consumption in Iran hits new record high
TEHRAN - Increasing inter-city trips in the last month of summer in Iran have sent gasoline and gasoil consumption to new highs, according to the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC).
Society
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Tehran to host Iranian Plant Protection Congress
TEHRAN –The 25th Iranian Plant Protection Congress will commence tomorrow in Tehran and is scheduled to wrap up on September 10.
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Iran to boost ICT ties with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, in separate meetings with his Kazakh and Kyrgyz counterparts, explored ways to foster cooperation in the ICT field.
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Invest in clean air now!
TEHRAN –The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed annually on September 7 highlighting the significance of raising public awareness at all levels, as well as promoting and facilitating actions to improve air quality.
Tourism
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Minister calls for overcoming negative stereotypes to boost tourism
TEHRAN - Iran’s Tourism Minister, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has called for efforts to change global perceptions of Iran, promoting tourism and positioning Yazd as a gateway for this transformation.
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Kashan, Kazanlak blossom as sister cities through rose heritage
TEHRAN – Iran’s Kashan and Bulgaria’s Kazanlak formalized their sister city relationship on Sunday, highlighting their shared heritage in rose production.
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Mazandaran sets new tourist record with 3.1 million overnight stays
TEHRAN - Mazandaran has experienced an unprecedented influx of visitors this summer, with 3.1 million overnight stays recorded in less than ten days, according to a local tourism official.
International
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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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Legacy of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam’s anti-colonial struggle alive in West Bank
TEHRAN - Amid ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli military forces have escalated their attacks in the West Bank, targeting the cities of Jenin and Tulkarem. On Wednesday, August 28, according to Palestinian authorities, hundreds of Israeli soldiers, supported by drones and armored vehicles, launched an offensive that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians and injuries to dozens more.
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Israel finds bodies of six captives killed in air strikes on Gaza
Israel’s military has announced that its troops have recovered the bodies of six captives, including a dual US national, from a tunnel in southern Gaza, as it continued its 11-month long, deadly assault on Palestinian enclave, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
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