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2024-05-24 22:59
Islamabad expresses confidence in Tehran's investigation of Raisi's helicopter crash
TEHRAN - Pakistan has formally expressed its confidence in Iran's comprehensive investigation capabilities following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and their accompanying delegation.
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2024-05-24 22:58
By Zeinab Bahrami
Japan and the recent tragedy of Iran
KYOTO, JAPAN - From the early hours of broadcasting news about the potential accident involving the helicopter carrying the President of Iran, Japanese TV and media have provided meticulous, moment-by-moment updates.
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2024-05-24 22:57
U.S. Senator questions sanctions’ effectiveness on Iran, Russia, and China
TEHRAN - Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, has openly questioned the impact of imposing sanctions on the advancement of Iran, China, and Russia, suggesting they have been largely ineffective.
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2024-05-24 22:56
Raisi was very courageous in confronting arrogance, hypocrisy: Nasrallah
TEHRAN- In a televised speech on Friday, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, lauded the late President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, for his unwavering bravery in confronting arrogance and hypocrisy.
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2024-05-24 22:49
IRGC chief commends late President’s bravery in retaliatory strike against Israel
TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has praised the late President Ebrahim Raisi for his "indescribable bravery" during Iran's retaliatory operation against Israel.
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2024-05-24 22:04
Massive funeral ceremonies for President a message to the world in favor of Iran: Leader
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei visited the family of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday night to offer his condolences.
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2024-05-24 21:50
What message did millions of Iranians participating in the Raisi funeral send?
United for Iran
TEHRAN - The late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian were laid to rest in Mashhad and Tehran, respectively, concluding days of funeral attended by several millions of mourners.
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2024-05-24 19:06
Resistance groups meet with top IRGC commanders
TEHRAN - On the sidelines of the funeral ceremony for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, leaders of several resistance groups convened with high-ranking commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran.
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2024-05-24 17:27
Chehel Tekeh Duzi: a vibrant handicraft from southwest Iran
TEHRAN - Chehel Tekeh Duzi, also known as scrap quilting, is a cherished handicraft from the Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, southwest Iran.
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2024-05-24 17:26
Couple’s 100-year-old car traverses Iran on way to Australia
TEHRAN – After 12 days of winding their way through Iranian soil, an Australian couple, traveling in a classic Bean from England to Australia, has brought the curtain on their journey through the Islamic Republic.
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2024-05-24 17:25
By Afshin Majlesi
From mosques to mausoleums: architecture under Seljuk patronage
TEHRAN - The Seljuk Dynasty, the first Turkish rulers of the Muslim world, brought a renaissance to the Islamic Caliphate, characterized by religious fervor and robust governance.
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2024-05-24 15:35
IRCS send relief consignment to flood-hit Afghanistan
TEHRAN–The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent a consignment of relief items to flood victims in Afghanistan.
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2024-05-24 15:15
World Space Week to put spotlight on ‘Space, Climate Change’
TEHRAN –The World Space Week Association has announced the theme of the World Space Week 2024, October 4 to 10, will be 'Space and Climate Change'.
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2024-05-24 15:15
Pakistan seeks joint nanotech, biotech research with Iran
TEHRAN –In a meeting held at Iran's headquarters for the development of nanotechnology on Friday, Pakistan asked for establishing a joint research institute of nanotechnology and biotechnology.
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2024-05-24 15:15
Iran voices opposition to decriminalization of drugs
TEHRAN – Iraj Kakavand, the anti-narcotics police chief, has announced the country’s opposition to the legalization and decriminalization of drugs.
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2024-05-22 23:27
By Xavier Villar
Raisi: a brief presidency with an enduring legacy
MADRID- In the early hours of May 20, Iranian media announced the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the governor of East Azerbaijan province, Malek Rahmati, the Leader’s representative to the province, Mohammad Ali Al-e Hashem, and the president's security detail head.
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2024-05-22 21:46
Tunisia’s political position should expand to the Arab world: Leader
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei received the President of Tunisia and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday and expressed gratitude for the brotherly and heartfelt sentiments of President Kais Saied.
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2024-05-22 21:46
World leaders in Tehran to pay tribute to late president, FM
TEHRAN – In a display of international solidarity, high-ranking officials from 68 countries and several international organizations have traveled to Iran to honor the late President and Foreign Minister of Iran, who tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
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2024-05-22 21:40
By Alireza Akbari
Glorious Farewell
Millions of Iranians bid heartfelt farewell to President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian
TEHRAN - In a poignant and sorrowful display, the people of Tehran gathered in overwhelming numbers to participate in the funeral ceremony for the late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
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2024-05-22 21:33
Iran will continue to expand relations with Armenia: Leader
TEHRAN - During a meeting on Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed his condolences to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei for the tragic passing of President Ebrahim Raisi.
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2024-05-22 21:31
Iraqi PM expresses deep sorrow over passing of late Raisi in meeting with Leader
TEHRAN - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on May 22, 2024, to offer condolences on behalf of the Iraqi government and nation following the tragic passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
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2024-05-22 21:31
Leader thanks Pakistan for deep sympathy over passing of President Raisi
TEHRAN- In a meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution lauded Islamabad for its heartfelt condolences over the martyrdom of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
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2024-05-22 21:26
Iran-Lebanon ties rooted in kinship and brotherhood: Leader
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, hailed the public mourning period in Lebanon that was announced over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi as a testament to the closeness of ties between Iran and the Arab country.
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2024-05-22 17:29
Global tourism nears full recovery, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in early 2024
TEHRAN - Global tourism has made a remarkable comeback, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the UN Tourism.
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2024-05-22 15:12
Iran's security chief lauds President Raisi's innovative governance style
TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has praised the late President Ebrahim Raisi for introducing a new style of governance and management.
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2024-05-22 15:11
Pakistani PM offers condolences over demise of Iranian president in Tehran visit
TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Iran to attend a memorial ceremony for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
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2024-05-22 15:05
First yellow deer born in natural habitat
TEHRAN –A Persian yellow deer was born in Dez National Park, southwestern Khuzestan province; it is the first yellow deer born in its natural habitat, not in captivity.
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2024-05-22 15:05
By Maryam Tavassoli
'Be part of the plan' to preserve environment
TEHRAN –Loss of biological diversity, upon which human existence and wellbeing depend, threatens the whole earth, while each individual can play a key role in its preservation.
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2024-05-22 15:05
Isfahan Science, Technology Town recognized as SDG model zone partner
TEHRAN – The Global Alliance of Special Economic Zones (GASEZ) has recognized Isfahan Science, Technology Town (ISTT) as a 2023 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) model zone partner for its commitment towards sustainable development.
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2024-05-22 14:45
By Jong-Jin Kim, FAO Assistant Director-General
Loss of biodiversity – a hidden threat to food security and habitat
In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and ‘hunger hotspots’ in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security.