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2024-12-03 22:41
By Soheila Zarfam
From economy to geopolitics in Mashhad ECO Summit
Foreign ministers of 10 countries convene in the northeastern Iranian city
TEHRAN – Foreign ministers from ten countries, along with representatives from numerous others, convened in Mashhad, Iran, for the 28th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers on Monday and Tuesday.
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Iran has successfully reverse-engineered F-14 fighters
TEHRAN - In a report on Tuesday, December 3, National Interest said Iran has successfully reverse-engineered parts of F-14 fighter jets.
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Garsha Vazirian
The hidden agenda against Syria
How the West uses terrorism and economic pressure to wreak havoc in the Arab country
TEHRAN – Recent reports from Reuters have unveiled the covert strategies employed by the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia concerning Syria. Before the recent uptick in terrorist activities, these countries proposed lifting sanctions on Syria if President Bashar al-Assad distanced himself from Iran and the Axis of Resistance, according to Reuters. This offer, if true, is part of a broader strategy by these countries to undermine Syria and its allies.
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Iran, Russia, and Turkey to meet on the Syria conflict in Qatar
TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of the three guarantors of the Astana peace process will meet in Doha, Qatar, soon to discuss the resurgence of terrorism in Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Wednesday.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Israel violates ceasefire agreement and threatens Lebanon
SOUTH LEBANON - For the seventh day, Israel continues its violations of the ceasefire agreement in several Lebanese regions. Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has revealed that his government has “intensified diplomatic contacts to emphasize the priority of stabilizing the situation for the return of the displaced to their regions and expanding the Lebanese army’s deployment in the south.”
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The future of Syria: Implications for global and regional powers
TEHRAN - As Donald Trump will take power in the White House on January 20, the strategic regions of the world are now being trapped in a situation known as "tactical wars". These conflicts do not seek a definitive victory but rather aim to create a state of instability and uncertainty in key areas vital to U.S. global interests.
Politics
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Pezeshkian says Iran firm to implement 25-year partnership agreement with China
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his administration is seriously pursuing the implementation of the 25-year comprehensive partnership agreement with China signed in March 2021.
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Betraying Iran and the Muslim world
TEHRAN – The Iranian government under Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi initially refused to recognize Israel after its establishment in 1948. However, as time passed and the Shah tightened his grip on power, he established official ties with the occupying regime.
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Iran UN envoy condemns E3 hypocrisy, highlights West’s violation of JCPOA
TEHRAN – Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has vehemently denounced a joint letter from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3) to the UN Security Council, dismissing their accusations against Iran as baseless and misleading.
Sports
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Iran beat India at Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024
TEHRAN – Iran defeated India 32-30 in their second Group B match of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024 at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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Sepahan out of 2024/25 AFC Champions League Two
TEHRAN - Sepahan’s AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 journey came to an end despite beating FC Istiklol 2-0 in their final Group C match on Tuesday.
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Iran win five medals at World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
TEHRAN - Day four at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong, China was another in which success was widely shared, as five Member National Associations (MNAs) won gold medals including firsts for Iran and Spain.
Culture
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Persian audiobook of “Ikigai” released
TEHRAN-The non-fiction book “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,” written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles has been turned into an audiobook in Persian and released on digital services and platforms.
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Iranian short animation “Being Ten” wins at Russian festival
TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “Being Ten” directed by Fatemeh Jafari has won an award at the 3rd Cinematic Prismatic International Film Festival in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
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Short film “Anarchy” representing Iran at 24th Camera Zizanio in Greece
TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Anarchy” written and directed by Majid Kazemi Azghadi represents Iran at the International Competition Program of the 24th European Meeting of Young People’s Audiovisual Creation “Camera Zizanio,” underway in the Peloponnese Region in Greece.
Economy
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Japan to help Iran resolve differences with FATF: official
TEHRAN - Japan has vowed to carry out efforts to help Iran advance its case in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an Iranian deputy finance minister.
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Water inflow to Iranian dams drops by 6%
TEHRAN – Despite holding 22.66 billion cubic meters of stored water, only 44 percent of Iran’s dam capacity is currently utilized, leaving 56 percent unfilled, according to official reports.
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Imam Khomeini Airport City announces over $800 million in new projects
TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) has announced the completion of 30 development projects worth more than 156 trillion rials ($312 million) ready for inauguration, alongside groundbreaking for 12 investment and construction projects valued at over 270 trillion rials ($540 million).
Society
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Iran attending COP16 of UN Convention to Combat Desertification
TEHRAN –An Iranian delegation led by Agriculture Minister Gholam-Reza Nouri-Qezeljeh is participating in the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to 13.
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Rotavirus vaccination kicks off nationwide
TEHRAN –The health ministry started today the nationwide implementation of the rotavirus vaccination program.
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Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, top destinations for Iranian nano-tech products
TEHRAN –Iranian nanotechnology companies export their products to 49 countries around the world, mainly to Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, and China.
Tourism
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UNESCO recognizes Rabab as intangible cultural heritage for Iran and three neighbors
TEHRAN - UNESCO has officially recognized the art of crafting and playing the Rabab/Rubab as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, acknowledging the cultural significance of this ancient musical instrument for Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
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UNESCO recognizes ceremony of Mehrgan as shared intangible cultural heritage of Iran, Tajikistan
TEHRAN - The ancient festival of Mehrgan, celebrated in Iran and Tajikistan, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Minister underlines marine tourism, soft power and global ties
TEHRAN - In a televised interview on Monday evening, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism, shared insights into the nation’s tourism strategy, highlighting recent achievements and ambitious goals for the future.
International
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America at the helm of destabilization in West Asia
BEIRUT - The recent seizure of Aleppo in Syria by terrorist mercenaries was orchestrated under Turkish guidance with Ukrainian and Israeli backing.
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Hezbollah warns Israel over ceasefire breaches
TEHRAN - Dozens of violations of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon by the Israeli military have been met with a response by Hezbollah.
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International double standards: False claims about Israeli POWs in Gaza
SOUTH LEBANON - The issue of Israeli prisoners of war (POWs) held by the resistance movement in Gaza has resurfaced following a recent video released by Hamas of the Israeli-American prisoner Idan Alexander, which received an extensive reaction not only within the occupied Palestinian territories but beyond.
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