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2024-06-29 09:16
Pezeshkian, Jalili come first and second in presidential race, election goes to runoff
TEHRAN – With vote counting over in Iran, pro-reform presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian comes first but he is immediately followed by principlist candidate Saeed Jalili.
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The 14th presidential election held on Friday
Iranians head to polls unfazed by enemy propaganda
TEHRAN - Election fever filled the air in cities and villages across Iran on Friday as citizens headed to polls in snap presidential elections while still mourning the sudden passing of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
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By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
Elections in Iran’s history: from show to competition
TEHRAN- The people of Iran went to the polls on Friday (June 28) to elect the president of the fourteenth government. Iran's enemies claim that elections in Iran are not free. To investigate this claim, it is worth taking a look at the history of elections in Iran.
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By Zahra Akbari
Debunking FDD waffle on Iran’s elections
TEHRAN- In a note published on the FDD website on June 22, 2024, Behnam Ben Taleblu and Janatan Sayeh wrote that " Iran’s Presidential Election Seeks to Consolidate Regime’s Control". This note presents a good opportunity to have an overview of holding elections in Iran while answering the claims of the authors.
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Iran condemns ‘meddlesome’ U.S. claims about presidential election
TEHRAN – Iran has firmly rejected recent statements made by a U.S. administration official concerning the country's presidential election, labeling the remarks as "worthless" and "meddlesome."
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Over 340 polling stations receive ballots from Iranians outside the country
TEHRAN – Iranians around the world participated in the snap presidential election on Friday, casting their ballots at over 344 polling stations set up for overseas voters.
Politics
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What goes on in Iran determines fate of other countries: Hezbollah Chief
TEHRAN – Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah emphasized Iran’s significant role in shaping the region's future while addressing a ceremony in Tehran marking the 40th day since President Ebrahim Raisi's passing in a helicopter crash.
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Putin, Iran acting president discuss bilateral cooperation in key sectors
TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin and acting Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss enhancing bilateral energy cooperation and advancing large-scale infrastructure projects.
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‘Unlawful’ and ‘politically motivated’: Iran denounces Canada's blacklisting of IRGC
TEHRAN - Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has condemned Canada's designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a "terrorist group" as "unlawful," "dangerous," and "politically motivated."
Sports
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Para Archery Ranking series: Iranians steal show
TEHRAN – Iranian representatives won medals at the Para Archery Ranking series in Czech Republic.
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Iran fall to Lebanon in FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division B
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Lebanon 64-49 on Saturday and failed to qualify for the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division B final.
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Iran finish 27th in 2024 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 40-31 Friday night to come 27th in the 2024 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship.
Culture
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Artworks from 24 countries on display at first Annual International Watercolor of Iran
TEHRAN-The first Annual International Watercolor of Iran, showcasing 200 artworks from 24 countries, has been launched at two sites in Tehran.
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Saeb Tabrizi to be commemorated in Tehran
TEHRAN-The House of Humanities Thinkers in Tehran will host a commemoration ceremony for the great Persian Poet of the 17th century Saeb Tabrizi on Monday.
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Italy’s ShorTS International Film Festival hosting 2 Iranian movies
TEHRAN-Two short films from Iran are participating in the 25th ShorTS International Film Festival, launched in Trieste, Italy, on June 28.
Economy
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Acting president inaugurates 42 water, energy projects
TEHRAN – Iranian Acting President Mohammad Mokhber inaugurated 42 water and electricity projects in four different provinces via a video conference session on Thursday, IRNA reported.
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14 fishery projects to be implemented in Makran Coasts
TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) has said 14 major fishery related projects are going to be implemented in Makran Coasts, southeastern Iran, IRNA reported.
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Iran-Afghanistan trade could be increased to $5b: official
TEHRAN – the head of Iran’s Birjand Chamber of Commerce has said Iran and Afghanistan have the capacity to boost trade exchanges to $5.0 billion, the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported.
Society
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4th Persian Medicine Festival slated for Jan.-Feb. 2025
TEHRAN – The 4th Persian Medicine Festival is scheduled to be held in the 11th Iranian calendar month (January 20-February 18, 2025).
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Knowledge-based companies to attend Agro Volga Fair 2024
TEHRAN –A total of 14 Iranian knowledge-based companies are projected to participate in the Agro Volga International Agriculture Industry and Livestock Fair 2024 from July 3 to 5 in Tatarstan-Kazan, the agricultural capital of Russia.
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‘BRICS has potential to boost co-op for environmental protection’
TEHRAN –Attending the tenth meeting of BRICS environment ministers, Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment (DOE), highlighted the intergovernmental organization’s potential to expand cooperation and develop multilateralism for environmental protection.
Tourism
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Iconic Si-o-Se Pol undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – The upper deck of the historical Si-o-Se Pol bridge, an architectural gem in Isfahan, has undergone comprehensive restoration for the first time in a decade.
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From tradition to global recognition: discover Qasemabad textiles
TEHRAN - Qasemabad, an old village in northern Iran, is a vibrant gem recognized globally as the World Village of Chador-Shab Weaving by the World Handicrafts Council.
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Isfahan to receive Russian tourists with open arms
TEHRAN – In an effort to extend its tourism market, Isfahan played hostess to a group of Russian travel insiders on Wednesday.
International
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Trump not satisfied with the magnitude of Gaza carnage
TEHRAN - While Israel has been massacring Gazans for more than 260 days with the backing of “genocide Joe”, Donald Trump is not still satisfied and called Joe Biden a “bad Palestinian” in the first presidential debate on Thursday.
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Shejaiya, a signal of Israeli failure
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have launched a fresh ground and air assault on Shejaiya and its surrounding areas in the northern Gaza Strip, where residents have spoken of heavy bombardment.
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“62,000” Israeli soldiers injured
TEHRAN- Despite attempts by Tel Aviv to conceal its military losses, the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom has reported on statistics confirmed by Israel’s National Insurance that 62,000 soldiers have been physically and psychologically affected.
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