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2024-05-31 19:09
By Soheila Zarfam
Ayatollah Khamenei’s letter to American students draws ire in Zionist camp
TEHRAN – Several Israeli and American figures have reacted angrily to a letter by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution which praised students in U.S. universities for standing up for Palestinians subject to an ongoing genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Students stand strong: College campus protests shake US establishment to the core
TEHRAN - American college campuses have been engulfed by an unprecedented wave of protests against Israel’s genocidal war in the Gaza Strip which has claimed the lives of more than 36,000 Palestinians since early October.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israeli efforts to end U.S. student protests fall flat
American university students have not fallen for “antisemitism” trap
TEHRAN- Anti-war protests sweeping university campuses across the United States depict a failure by Israel to muffle protesting students.
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To the awakened consciences
You are on the right side of history
Dear university students in the United States of America, this message is an expression of our empathy and solidarity with you. As the page of history is turning, you are standing on the right side of it.
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UN General Assembly offers condolences to Iran for death of President, FM
TEHRAN – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convened a plenary session on Thursday to express condolences to the Iranian government and people following the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
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Syrian president meets Ayatollah Khamenei to offer condolences over Raisi death
Leader lauds resistance as Syria's unique characteristic
TEHRAN – President Bashar al Assad of Syria visited Tehran on Thursday to offer condolences to Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19.
Politics
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Iran gears up for snap presidential election
TEHRAN- Preparations for snap presidential elections in late June are underway in Iran, with presidential candidates heading to the Interior Ministry to register their bids for president.
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Israel deployed hundreds of warplanes to counter Iran's retaliatory operation: commander
TEHRAN - Israel placed hundreds of warplanes on high alert in anticipation of Iran's retaliatory attack which struck the occupied territories last month, according to a senior Iranian military commander.
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Baqeri discusses Hajj, regional issues with Saudi FM
TEHRAN – Iran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani announced in a Thursday post on X that he has held a phone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan to discuss a host of issues.
Sports
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PGPL set to experience a historic day
TEHRAN - The final Matchweek of the Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGLP) is set to be a thrilling one, as the title race will be decided on the very last day of the season. Persepolis, the defending champions, are one point clear of Esteghlal at the top of the table and are looking to claim their seventh title in eight years.
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Iran’s women’s football team fall to Belarus: friendly
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team lost to Belarus 3-0 here in a friendly match on Thursday.
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Expert believes Iran volleyball needs drastic change to turn things around
TEHRAN - Iran's men's national volleyball team concluded the first week of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a disappointing performance, finishing at the bottom of the table with just one point from four matches. Four defeats against Serbia, Italy, Cuba, and Argentina have raised concerns about the team's chances of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Culture
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Iran's “In the Shadow of the Cypress” wins Oscar-qualifying prize at Animayo festival
TEHRAN- Iranian short animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress”, co-directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, has won an Academy Awards-qualifying prize at the 19th edition of Animayo Gran Canaria, International Festival of Animation, Visual Effects and Videogames.
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Iranian artists, officials to attend the BRICS Women's Entrepreneurship Forum in Moscow
TEHRAN-Several Iranian artists, officials, and businesswomen will participate in the BRICS Women's Entrepreneurship Forum, due to be held in Moscow, Russia, from June 2 to 4.
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“Cold Sigh” wins Grand Prix at Cheboksary International Film Festival
TEHRAN- Nahid Azizi Sedigh’s feature film “Cold Sigh” has won an award from the 17th Cheboksary International Film Festival in Cheboksary, Russia.
Economy
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Iran outlines measures to combat money laundering
TEHRAN - The Iranian delegation detailed the country's initiatives to counteract money laundering and the financing of terrorism during the 40th plenary session of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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Russian State Duma ratifies FTA between EAEU, Iran
TEHRAN - Russia’s State Duma (lower house of the parliament) has ratified the free trade agreement between Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) members and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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IIES establishing strategic studies centers
TEHRAN - The deputy head of Iran’s Institute for International Energy Studies (IIES) says the institute plans to create a number of strategic studies centers in the institute to help the four main subsidiaries of the Petroleum Ministry to face the challenges they face by providing their needs to research and related studies.
Society
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IRCS calls on ICRC, IFRC to help stop violations of intl. humanitarian law in Gaza
TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to use their strength and capacities to end the violations of international humanitarian law by the occupiers in Gaza.
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Training program held to address drug use among inmates
TEHRAN –The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and its national stakeholders including the Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS), conducted a two-day training program to enhance ongoing initiatives for addressing drug use issues among inmates.
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Russia’s Astrakhan seeking Iranian expertise in commercialization of science
TEHRAN – Russia’s Astrakhan has expressed interest in utilizing the valuable knowledge and experiences of Iranian knowledge-based companies in the production and commercialization of science in industries.
Tourism
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Teymareh petroglyphs edge closer to World Heritage Recognition
TEHRAN - Teymareh prehistoric petroglyphs are on track for World Heritage status, which will enhance preservation and tourism, a step that will enhance their preservation and local tourism.
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International students delve into Iran’s heritage at Urmia Museum
TEHRAN - Overseas students from Urmia University have visited the Hasanlu Gold Bowl, one of the most enigmatic ancient treasures of Iran, currently on display at the Urmia Museum.
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Collection of ancient coins recovered in West Azarbaijan
TEHRAN - In a significant breakthrough, West Azarbaijan province has recovered a great number of precious gold and copper coins dating back two millennia.
International
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Israeli efforts to end U.S. student protests fall flat
TEHRAN- Anti-war protests sweeping university campuses across the United States depict a failure by Israel to muffle protesting students.
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Hamas kills more Israeli soldiers
TEHRAN- After more than 236 days of war on the Gaza Strip, the armed wing of Hamas announced that it had executed a complex operation in the east of Rafah city.
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Tragedy after tragedy for dislocated Gaza families
For nearly eight excruciating months, the people of Gaza have endured relentless displacement, pursued like prey and torn apart by the ongoing conflict that has ravaged their homeland.
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