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2022-04-27 20:11
As U.S. retreats, Saudi Arabia and Iran are trying to mend fences: CNN
TEHRAN - As Persian Gulf Arab states lose faith in the United States' commitment to their security, two West Asian archrivals are taking matters into their own hands.
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2022-04-27 15:47
Al-Aqsa Mosque must be protected under international law: Iran’s UN envoy
TEHRAN- Iran's UN envoy has sharply criticized Israel's latest assault on the Al-Aqsa Mosque and warned the Zionist regime of the repercussions of its actions, emphasizing that the holy site must be safeguarded under “international law”.
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2022-04-27 14:43
Over 40 ex-European officials urge U.S., Iran not to lose opportunity to revive JCPOA
They want US show flexibility to resolve remaining political issues with Iran
TEHRAN - In an open letter dated April 26, over 40 former top European officials have urged the United States and Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, warning that strategic implications of failure to do so “would be grave and profound”.
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2022-04-26 22:24
Global community pays attention to Palestine, finally!
UN stands against Israel’s “disturbing designations”
TEHRAN — Finally, the world is turning its attention to Palestine. In a significant development, UN human rights experts called on the international community to take immediate and effective steps to protect and sustain the six Palestinian civil society groups that were designated as ‘terrorist organizations’ by the Israeli regime in October 2021.
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2022-04-26 22:00
Iran-Saudi talks will benefit regional countries: spox
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has underlined the importance of reducing tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, saying that de-escalation between the two countries will benefit the entire region.
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2022-04-26 21:59
Taliban refugee minister to travel to Tehran
TEHRAN — On Tuesday, the Taliban announced the visit of Khalil al-Rahman Haqqani, the group's Minister of Refugees, to Iran, following tensions on the Iranian-Afghan border.
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2022-04-26 21:58
Iraqi parliament speaker due in Tehran on Wednesday: report
TEHRAN – An Iraqi news outlet has reported that Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halbousi is planning to pay a visit to Tehran on Wednesday.
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2022-04-26 21:48
Chinese defense minister to visit Iran on Wednesday
TEHRAN — General Wei Fenghe, the Minister of National Defense of China, will visit Tehran on Wednesday to meet with high-ranking Iranian defense authorities, including Defense Minister Amir Ashtiani, the Iranian defense ministry reported on Tuesday.
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2022-04-26 21:31
Raisi says Iran opposes war, unilateralism
Ambassadors of Latvia, Estonia, Montenegro, Nepal, Armenia and Burundi submit credentials to Raisi
TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi received the credentials of the new ambassadors of Latvia, Estonia, Montenegro, Nepal, Armenia and Burundi in separate meetings on Monday.
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2022-04-26 21:29
Off the grid: discover millennia-old place of worship in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – With their breathtaking architecture, splendid facades, and sheer size, places of worship are often some of the most beautiful buildings. However, there are some celebrated for their bizarre situation or great antiquity.
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2022-04-26 21:27
Laft’s historical core undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration work has commenced on the historical texture of Laft, a southernmost Iranian village in the Persian Gulf.
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2022-04-26 17:02
Strawberry harvest festival to develop tourism in Kordestan
TEHRAN – The annual strawberry harvest festival has the potential to promote tourism in Kordestan, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-04-25 21:40
Iranian court sentences two anti-Iran terrorists to 16-year jails
TEHRAN - An Iranian court has sentenced two members of the anti-Iran terrorist Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) to 16 years in prison for their involvement in plots against the country’s national security, Press TV reported.
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2022-04-25 21:36
Palestinians resisting despite decades of suffering and dispossession
TEHRAN- With the rise of tensions between Israeli forces and Palestinian people in Al-Aqsa Mosque over the last weeks, Palestinians from all walks of life are preparing to wield strength against the archenemy on Quds Day.
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2022-04-25 21:32
Iran’s military chief denounces Afghanistan bombings
TEHRAN - Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, issued a message on Sunday sharply slamming the recent serial bombings in Afghanistan, calling for expedient measures to bring the perpetrators to justice and identify the root causes of such attacks.
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2022-04-25 21:19
Does Washington truly want the JCPOA revival?
Biden’s choice
TEHRAN — According to a report published by Barak Ravid, an Israeli author for the Axios website, Washington and Tel-Aviv are set to hold another round of strategic talks focusing on Iran’s nuclear activities. Why does this matter?
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2022-04-25 21:16
Iran highlights Taliban responsibility to ensure security
TEHRAN - Over the last month, a series of violent incidents took place in Afghanistan and eastern Iran that raised alarm bells about possible plots to drive a wedge between the two neighbors.
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2022-04-25 20:30
“Sari 2022” offers significant opportunities for Mazandaran: governor
TEHRAN – The international event “Sari 2022” provides important opportunities for Mazandaran province in terms of economy, politics, and the social scene, Sari’s governor has said.
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2022-04-25 20:00
Paris-Persepolis drivers arrive on Iranian soil
TEHRAN – Participants in a Paris-Persepolis eco-rally have entered the Iranian soil on their itinerary towards what was once the capital of Achaemenid Persia.
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2022-04-25 18:53
IRGC Navy chief: Iran does not kid about its security
TEHRAN — In an interview with Fars news agency published on April 24, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said that the presence of supra-regional forces in West Asia is intended to sow discord among nations, create insecurity, loot people’s wealth, and pursuing colonial ambitions.
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2022-04-25 18:46
Iran eases restrictions on former presidential candidate
TEHRAN — The metal fence in front of Mir Hossein Mousavi's house, the former Prime Minister who ran for the 2009 presidential election, was removed on Monday.
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2022-04-25 18:46
Foreign Ministry hopes Taliban would not misuse Iran’s patience
TEHRAN — In his weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed hope that the interim Taliban governing body won’t misuse Iran’s patience and goodwill.
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2022-04-25 18:42
Hundreds of engraved stones discovered in Persepolis
TEHRAN – Hundreds of engraved stones and fragmented bas-relief carvings have recently been discovered in the ruined Tachara Palace, located in heart of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, southern Fars province.
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2022-04-25 18:38
Kermanshah preparing to get Taq-e Bostan on UNESCO list
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Kermanshah province on Sunday said his directorate is preparing to apply to UNESCO for the listing of Taq-e Bostan on the World Heritage list.
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2022-04-25 17:47
Iran hails latest round of talks with Saudi Arabia as ‘positive’
TEHRAN – In its first official position on the fifth round of Tehran-Riyadh talks, Iran has hailed the talks as “positive” and “forward-moving.”
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2022-04-25 17:03
Iran renews its vision on resolving Palestine question ahead of Quds Day
TEHRAN – Saeed Khatibzadeh, spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, has issued a statement marking the Quds Day which falls on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.
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2022-04-25 12:32
Report that Russia using Iranian arms in Ukraine is ‘false’: Russian embassy
TEHRAN - The Russian embassy in Tehran has dismissed media allegations that Iranian weapons are being sent to Russia to be used in the Ukraine war as "false".
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2022-04-24 22:06
Terror acts in Afghanistan intended to sow division, foster Islamophobia: Islamic awakening body
TEHRAN- The World Assembly of Islamic Awakening has denounced the recent despicable terrorist attacks against Muslims in Afghanistan, saying such acts are intended to inflame tensions among Afghan ethnic and religious groups and foster Islamophobia.
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2022-04-24 22:05
ICESCO denounces terrorist attack on Afghan school
TEHRAN- In a statement on Sunday, the National Commission of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) run by the Iranian Ministry of Education under the auspices of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)condemned the April 19 terrorist attacks on the all-boys Abdul Rahim Shahid high school and the nearby Mumtaz education center, both located in the Dasht-e-Barchi area, a predominantly Shiite Muslim neighborhood in western Kabul.
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2022-04-24 21:59
Ex-diplomat says threat of Daesh in Afghanistan is serious
TEHRAN — A former diplomat believes that Afghanistan’s neighbors must take the threat of Daesh in Afghanistan seriously.