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2024-11-23 22:02
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Europe forcing Iran out of NPT
As European hostilities continue unabated Iranians question benefits of goodwill and cooperation
TEHRAN – The Europeans’ confrontational strategy toward Iran is a high-stakes gamble they cannot win. Not only is this approach failing to achieve its objectives, but it's also pushing Iran towards drastic measures, including a potential withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a course of action initially opposed by many within Iran's leadership.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Hezbollah strikes Tel Aviv with missiles
TEHRAN - Hezbollah has maintained its equation of striking Tel Aviv in response to Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut.
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By Sondos Al-Asaad
Israel intensifies air raids as Lebanese air comments on Hochstein’s truce proposal
BEIRUT- Whenever the US envoy Amos Hochstein leaves Beirut, Israel escalates its bombardment of Lebanon. Now the Lebanese are accustomed to this.
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Ayatollah Khamenei says all Israeli political and military captains must face justice
TEHRAN - In a post published in Hebrew language on X on Saturday night, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggested that all political and military officials of Israel must be put on trial for the crimes they have committed in the besieged Gaza enclave.
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By Soheila Zarfam
Cycles of conflict
The cost of U.S. strategy in West Asia
TEHRAN – Abigail Hauslohner’s article, “Iran hawks will hold less sway in Trump’s new government,” published in the Washington Post on November 17, delves into the escalating rhetoric from U.S. Republican leaders advocating for a hardline approach toward Iran.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Tombstone of law: US senator suggests invasion of Holland to protect wanted criminals
TEHRAN - The United States has thrown its full weight behind Israel since the regime launched its war of genocide on the Gaza Strip more than a year ago.
Politics
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Tehran, Caracas deepen strategic ties with new cooperation agreements
TEHRAN – In a landmark visit to Venezuela, Iran has signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
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Larijani says he is “sure Hezbollah will win” following Beirut visit
TEHRAN – In an interview with Khamenei.ir, Ali Larijani, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, shared insights from his recent back-to-back visits to Syria and Lebanon during a time of escalating tensions due to ongoing Israeli aggressions.
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Students unite for Resistance in Tehran gathering
TEHRAN – Iranian students gathered to showcase their support for the Axis of Resistance in inaugural national assembly of “Resistance Ambassadors” which took place on Thursday morning in Tehran.
Sports
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Iran U23 wheelchair basketball coach Soltani happy with bronze medal
TEHRAN – Iran head coach Behrouz Soltani is satisfied with the third-place position of the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship.
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Iran freestyle team defeat Russia in friendly
TEHRAN – Iran’s freestyle team defeated Russia in a friendly match held in Moscow, Russia Saturday night.
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Nemati aims high as Iran’s Para archery head coach
TEHRAN - Iran's Para archery team has a new leader; Zahra Nemati, a legendary figure in the sport, has taken the helm as head coach. With her extensive experience and passion for the sport, Nemati is poised to inspire the next generation of Para archers.
Culture
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Iran attending 47th Kuwait International Book Fair
TEHRAN-Iran is participating in the 47th Kuwait International Book Fair, which kicked off on November 20 in Kuwait's Hawalli Governorate under the theme “The World in a Book”.
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Biography of Hitler's foreign minister published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Ribbentrop” by Michael Bloch has been released in the bookstores across Iran.f
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What’s in Tehran art galleries
An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Mahsa Najafi is underway at Ebteda Gallery. The exhibition titled “Self Alienation” will run until November 26 at the gallery located at 35 Farrokhi Alley, near Vali-e Asr Square.
Economy
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Iranian economy minister to attend WAIPA Conference in Riyadh
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnaser Hemmati is traveling to Saudi Arabia to participate in the 28th World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) Conference which is due to be held from November 25 to 27, 2024 in Riyadh.
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Alumina powder output exceeds 138,000 tons in 7 months
TEHRAN - Production of alumina powder in Iran reached 138,859 tons in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
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Gas supply to power plants up by 3.3 mcm/d
TEHRAN - Natural gas delivery to power plants stood at 182 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) during the week ended on 23 November, indicating a 3.3 mcm/d rise against the same period last year.
Society
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‘Iran highlights empowering women in all aspects’
TEHRAN –Iran has always underscored the economic, cultural, social, and political empowerment of women as a key element in policy-making, legislation, and national planning, Fakhr al-Sadat Fatemi, an advisor to the deputy vice president for women and family affairs, has stated.
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Health professionals attend WHO course on managing mass casualty incidents
TEHRAN –Healthcare professionals have participated in a training course organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) on skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage mass casualty incidents (MCIs).
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Iran ranks first in 4D printing publications among Islamic nations
TEHRAN – With 65 publications on four-dimensional (4D) printing over a period of ten years, Iran ranks first among Islamic countries, according to a report released by the Web of Science.
Tourism
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Late Bronze Age discovery in southern Tehran may rewrite ancient Rey’s history
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered significant evidence of the Late Bronze Age (1900–1500 BC) during recent excavations at the ancient Rashkan fortress in Rey, marking the first discovery of its kind in the region, located south of Tehran.
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Iran to form ‘golden rectangle’ tourism hub in central provinces
TEHRAN - Aiming to boost domestic and international tourism, relevant officials have announced plans to create a “golden rectangle” tourism hub connecting the provinces of Isfahan, Semnan, Markazi, and Qom.
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Archaeologists claim to identify site of historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah using satellite images
TEHRAN - A team of archaeologists claims to have identified the location of the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, fought in c. 636 CE between Iran’s Sasanian Empire and an invading Arab army in present-day Iraq.
International
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Hezbollah strikes Tel Aviv with missiles
TEHRAN - Hezbollah has maintained its equation of striking Tel Aviv in response to Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut.
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Tombstone of law: US senator suggests invasion of Holland to protect wanted criminals
TEHRAN - The United States has thrown its full weight behind Israel since the regime launched its war of genocide on the Gaza Strip more than a year ago.
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Hezbollah paralyzes Israel's economy
BEIRUT - With great slowness and a clear failure to establish control, the Israeli invading army continues its attempt to invade two main axes: the Khiyam axis in the eastern sector and the Shama-Bayada axis in the western sector.
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