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2024-05-20 12:46
Leader declares five days of national mourning over loss of Raisi, FM
TEHRAN- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has issued a message of condolence over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian along with a nubmer of local offficials in a tragic helicopter crash in northwestern Iran.
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Ali Bagheri Kani appointed caretaker foreign minister
TEHRAN – In a cabinet approval on Monday, Ali Bagheri Kani was appointed as caretaker foreign minister following the tragic death of Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a helicopter crash along with President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday afternoon.
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Mokhber takes over as Iran’s interim president
TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber takes over as interim president following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi.
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Who is Ebrahim Raisi?
TEHRAN- Over the course of his decades-long public service, President Ebrahim Raisi served in numerous important positions across several government branches.
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Iran president, FM killed in tragic helicopter crash
Martyrdom in the line of duty
TEHRAN – In a tragic helicopter crash, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, alongside other officials, lost their lives en route to the provincial capital city of Tabriz.
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Amir Abdollahian, a career diplomat
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian lost his life during the helicopter crash along with President Ebrahim Raisi.
Politics
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Leader voices hope for safe return of president to nation’s arms
TEHRAN – In a meeting with families of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on the occasion of Imam Reza's (pbuh) birth anniversary, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, addressed the worrying helicopter incident involving President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation.
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Iran-Azerbaijan: ‘unshakable friendship’ beyond borders
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met at the border between their two countries to inaugurate the "Khudafarin" and "Giz Galasi" hydroelectric complexes on the Araz River.
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Tehran conference explores legal pathways to hold Israeli leaders accountable for war crimes
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the Iranian Central Bar Association convened a gathering in Tehran to investigate legal and judicial avenues for holding Israeli officials accountable for the heinous war crimes they have been committing against the people of Gaza over the past months.
Sports
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FIFA President Infantino sends condolences on passing of Raisi
TEHRAN – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent heartfelt condolences to the Iranian people following passing of the country’s President Ebrahim Raisi.
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Iran’s Alipour takes gold at 2024 World Para Athletics
TEHRAN – Amirhossein Alipour won a gold medal at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships on Monday.
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Iran’s sports competitions canceled following martyrdom of Raisi
TEHRAN – All sports competitions in Iran have been canceled as a sign of mourning on the occasion of the crash of the helicopter carrying the President of Iran Ibrahim Raisi, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, and other officials.
Culture
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Cultural figures express condolences over death of President Raisi, local officials
TEHRAN-Iranian cultural officials have, in separate messages, expressed condolences over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian along with a number of local officials in a tragic helicopter crash in the northwest of the country.
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Imam Reza dramatic arts festival wraps up
MASHHAD- The dramatic arts section of the 21st edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival concluded with a grand ceremony at Shirin and Farhad Hall of the University of Medical Sciences in Mashhad on Sunday night.
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Florian Zeller’s “The Lie” to be staged at Arghavan Theater
TEHRAN- Arghavan Theater in Tehran will host the play “The Lie” written by the French novelist and playwright Florian Zeller next week.
Economy
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Oji inaugurates several oil projects in northwestern Iran
TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji inaugurated several oil refining projects in the northwestern province of Eastern Azerbaijan on Sunday, 19 May.
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Iran among top four countries in dam building: energy minister
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Energy Ali-Akbar Mehrabian has said that the Islamic Republic stands among the top four countries in the world in the field of dam construction as it meets 95% of its needs in dam construction, irrigation network development, and hydropower plant construction.
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Iran’s stock market halts activities over Pres. Raisi’s martyrdom
TEHRAN - Iran’s Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) has halted its activities over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his accompanying team in a helicopter crash a day earlier.
Society
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Rainfall increases by 21% compared to previous water year
TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2023), till May 18, precipitations have increased by 21 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Metrological Organization.
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90% of hospital equipment is domestically made
TEHRAN – Some 90 percent of medical equipment used in hospitals is domestically manufactured.
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Notable growth in knowledge-based companies
TEHRAN –The significant and fast-paced growth in the number of knowledge-based companies with over 200 percent increase in their number just over the past year (March 2023 – March 2024), shows the solid foundation, dynamism, and growth of the country in innovation and technology and the productive atmosphere which have been made available in line with the goal of boosting domestic production with public participation.
Tourism
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All Cultural Heritage Week programs called off over President martyrdom
TEHRAN – Honoring the martyrdom of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, all the events planned to commemorate the national Cultural Heritage Week have been canceled.
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Discover architectural splendor of Golpayegan mosque
TEHRAN – Visiting ancient mosques as a sightseer offers a unique and enriching experience that goes beyond mere architectural admiration. These historic religious sites serve as living museums, preserving centuries of history, culture, and artistry.
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Multifaceted benefits of choosing Iran for medical treatment
TEHRAN – Medical tourism in Iran has been steadily gaining momentum over the past couple of years, attracting patients from across the globe and particularly from the neighboring states.
International
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Worldwide outcry: Protesters condemn Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza
TEHRAN- Opponents of the Israeli war in the Palestinian Gaza Strip have poured into the streets in the United States, Europe and some other countries across the globe condemning the brutal onslaught on the besieged territory.
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Israelis "sufficiently humiliated" by Hezbollah
TEHRAN - The pace of events in the confrontation between Hezbollah and "Israel" is accelerating, with Hezbollah achieving new accomplishments, increasing anxiety and fear among settlers in the northern occupied territories.
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War in war cabinet
TEHRAN - Growing rifts in the Israeli government are increasingly reflecting the protest movements on the streets of Tel Aviv.
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