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2024-10-30 22:58
By Shahrokh Saei
Hezbollah ready for a long war
Sheikh Naim Qassem inaugurates his leadership with a stern warning to Israe
TEHRAN- Hezbollah’s newly-elected Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor who was assassinated by Israel more than a month ago.
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Tehran summons German diplomat as Berlin decides to close Iranian consulates
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the German charge affairs over Germany’s move in denying consular services to Iranian citizens living in the Western European country, calling the move “unacceptable and unjustifiable”.
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Tehran says won't hesitate to defend sovereignty, Iran UN mission says of Israeli attack
TEHRAN - Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva have severely censured the latest Israeli strikes against Iran's military sites, stating that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to exercise its legitimate right and defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Saudi FM says ties with Iran on the ‘right path’
TEHRAN – Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday that the relations between the Saudi Kingdom and Iran are on advancing on the “right path”.
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UN group says Israel attack on Iran flagrant violation of intl. law
TEHRAN - The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations has said Israel's recent aggression against Iran was a blatant violation of the UN Charter, the fundamental principles of international law and the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
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UN accuses Israel of ‘deliberate war crimes’ against Gaza’s healthcare system
Navi Pillay, a member of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the occupied Palestinian territory, says an independent investigation found Israel is carrying out a “concerted policy” to destroy Gaza’s health system.
Politics
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Iran can hit Israel with dozens more operations, warns DM
TEHRAN – The Iranian Defense Minister has said Israel’s Saturday attack against Iran did not diminish the country’s military capabilities, adding that Tehran can repeat its April and October operations against the regime over and over again.
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Iran condemns Israeli obstruction of UNRWA aid to Palestinian refugees
TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has condemned Israel's recent actions aimed at hindering the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine refugees in the occupied territories.
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Terrorist group dismantled upon arriving in Iran
TEHRAN – Iran’s intelligence forces identified and arrested a group of terrorists that had entered the country through its Western borders on Wednesday.
Sports
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Mosimane's mission: Can he turn Esteghlal's fortune around?
TEHRAN - South African tactician Pitso Mosimane faces a stern test as he prepares to lead Esteghlal against Tractor in the Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League on Thursday. The former Al Ahly and Al Ahli Saudi FC manager is tasked with reviving the fortunes of one of Iran’s most storied clubs, a challenge that has proven daunting for many.
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Sepahan runners-up at 2024 Paravolley Asia Oceania Club Cup
TEHRAN – Iran’s womens’ Sepahan club finished in second place at the 2024 Paravolley Asia Oceania Club Cup.
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Geraei takes gold at Wrestling World Championships 2024
TEHRAN – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Mohammadali Geraei won a gold medal at the 2024 Wrestling World Championships in Tirana, Albania Tuesday night.
Culture
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Asian Film Festival Barcelona hosting six feature films from Iran
TEHRAN-Six feature films from Iran are present at the 12th Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN), which was launched in the Spanish city on October 24.
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National handicrafts exhibit inaugurated in Kermanshah
TEHRAN- An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts was inaugurated in Kermanshah on Tuesday.
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81 valuable manuscripts donated to Tabriz Central Library
TEHRAN- The descendants of benefactor Haj Hossein Nakhjavani, one of the founders of the National Library of Tabriz, have donated a remarkable collection of 81 manuscripts and printed works to the Tabriz Central Library.
Economy
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‘Iran, Turkey play significant role in regional transit as bridge between Asia, Europe’
TEHRAN - Iran and Turkey play a fundamental role in regional transit and freight transportation as the bridge between East and West, Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh said at an event organized in Tehran on October 29 on the occasion of Turkey's Republic Day.
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Annual exports of nano-products up 110%
TEHRAN—Secretary of Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council Emad Ahmadvand said that the country’s export of nano-products in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19) increased 110 percent compared to a year earlier.
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Exports from mining sector surpassed $6b in H1
TEHRAN – Iran exported 30.477 million tons of minerals and mining products worth $6.33 billion in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 - September 21), IRNA reported.
Society
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VP attending Family, Contemporary Megatrends conference in Doha
TEHRAN –Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, is participating in a global conference on ‘Family and Contemporary Megatrends’, commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family (IYF).
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Pelicans wintering at Anzali Wetland
TEHRAN –Anzali Wetland in the northern Gilan province is playing host to the first group of migratory birds, especially pelicans.
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DOE stresses need for enhancing ties with UN
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has underscored the need to expand cooperation with the United Nations.
Tourism
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Exploring Iran's natural treasures: three national parks to visit
TEHRAN- Iran is a country renowned for its rich culture and stunning landscapes. It offers a diverse range of natural attractions, including majestic mountains, vast deserts, and lush forests. With 24 national parks, each showcasing unique beauty and diverse ecosystems, it can be challenging to decide where to start your adventure.
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Tourism minister stresses combating Iranophobia
TEHRAN- On Monday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri highlighted the priorities of the ministry, stating, “To revitalize the tourism industry and attract more visitors, combating Iranophobia is our main concern.”
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Museum dedicated to Sacred Defense to be inaugurated in Lorestan
TEHRAN- A museum dedicated to the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, known as the Sacred Defense in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province is set to open its doors to the public in the near future.
International
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Hezbollah ready for a long war
TEHRAN- Hezbollah’s newly-elected Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor who was assassinated by Israel more than a month ago.
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Naim Qassem is known for his encyclopedic knowledge
BEIRUT - Hezbollah’s Shura Council announced the election of Sheikh Naim Qassem as the new Secretary-General of Hezbollah on Tuesday, succeeding its martyred leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
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Hezbollah bombs Israeli military base
TEHRAN- Hezbollah has continued to strike military sites deep inside Israel as Tel Aviv directs its attacks against civilians in Lebanon.
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Geraei takes gold at Wrestling World Championships 2024
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Exports from mining sector surpassed $6b in H1
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