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2024-05-21 22:25
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Goodbye Tireless President
TEHRAN- Ebrahim Raisi might be one of the only leaders in the world whose encounters with ordinary citizens are gaining more momentum than his diplomatic and economic gains after his death.
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Azeri, Kazakh, Irish Presidents visit Iran’s embassies to condole Iranian counterpart’s passing
TEHRAN – The leaders of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Ireland visited Iran’s embassies in their countries on Tuesday to offer condolences over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
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Intl. bodies hold minute’s silence for martyrdom of Iranian President, FM
Tehran– International organizations across the world observed a minute of silence on Monday and Tuesday in honor of the tragic passing of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
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Iran’s Assembly of Experts selects new chairman, opens with Leader’s message
TEHRAN – Iran’s Assembly of Experts commenced its session on Tuesday with the reading of a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, followed by the election of Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani as the new chairmn.
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Leader to perform funeral prayer on Raisi, companions at Tehran University on Wednesday
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, will perform the funeral prayer over the bodies of the late President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and their accompanying local officials who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash on Saturday.
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By Mehran Shamsuddin
Iran stands strong
What history teaches Iran's enemies about the future of the Islamic Republic
TEHRAN- The tragic loss of President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has presented the nation with new challenges that resuscitated hope among adversaries about possibility of Iran plunging into a period of instability.
Politics
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Pipe Dream
TEHRAN – In a recent article, The Economist delved into what it described as a "power struggle" following the martyrdom of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. However, the analysis appears more like wishful thinking than a grounded assessment.
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Iran acting FM holds talks with countries’ top diplomats
TEHRAN – In the wake of the tragic passing of Iran's president and top diplomat in a helicopter crash on Sunday, foreign ministers from China, Oman, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait have expressed their condolences and solidarity with the Iranian people.
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Funeral processions begin for Iranian President, FM
TEHRAN - The funeral processions for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian commenced on Tuesday and are set to continue until Friday, with each being laid to rest in their respective hometowns.
Sports
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Expert optimistic about Iran at 2024 Volleyball Nations League
TEHRAN - Dr. Mahmoud Afshardoust, member of Iran’s volleyball federation executive board, believes that 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) will be tough competition, however, Iran team are capable of getting good results in the first week to be held in Brazil.
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Iran sitting volleyball handed tough group in Paris 2024
TEHRAN - With about 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, World ParaVolley (WPV) has announced the pools for the men’s and women’s sitting volleyball competitions.
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Iran start 2024 CAFA U15 Women's Championship on high
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan 5-1 in the 2024 CAFA U15 Women's Championship on Tuesday.
Culture
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International filmmakers discuss censorship in Western media, challenges of making documentaries
TEHRAN-A specialized panel on documentary filmmaking was held during the 2nd Sobh International Media Festival on Monday in Tehran’s Mellat Cineplex, where a group of documentary filmmakers from around the world discussed various matters regarding their field, media, and related issues.
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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.
Economy
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Iran, SCA of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan ink MOU to boost trade
TEHRAN - At the initiative taken by the Iran Trade Center in Moscow, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was inked between Iran and the Shopping Center Association (SCA) of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan with the aim of facilitating the trade activities for the Iranian merchants and trader
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GECF secretary general offers condolences on tragic loss of Raisi
TEHRAN - Following the incident of a chopper crash on May 19, that led to the tragic loss of Iranian president, Ayatollah Ibrahim Raisi and his companions; General Secretary of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mohamad Hamel, sent a message to the Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Javad Oji, expressing heartfelt condolences on the sad incident.
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Iran exporting rail equipment to Europe: official
TEHRAN - The chief executive of the Iranian Rail Equipment Manufacturing Company said the country exports rail parts and equipment to Europe.
Society
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Health services provided by President Raisi administration
TEHRAN – Since August 2021 - the start of the administration of late President Ebrahim Raisi - many health projects have been implemented to facilitate access to healthcare and medical services, removing the face of deprivation, particularly from rural and underprivileged areas.
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Cheetahs forecast to breed in captivity
TEHRAN –Thanks to the necessary measures that have been taken to standardize the breeding site in captivity for cheetahs, it is expected to witness breeding by the end of the current year (March 2025), Hassan Akbari, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.
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UNICEF helps Afghan children in Iran master essential life skills
TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided safe and supportive spaces for Afghan children in the Torbat-e Jam Refugee Settlement in Khorasan Razavi Province to develop skills essential for dealing with life challenges.
Tourism
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Espi Mazget, a ruined Sassanid temple in northern Iran
TEHRAN - Nestled in the lush landscape of Gilan province, lies the ruins of Espi Mazget, which was originally a place of worship in the Sassanid era.
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UN Tourism Chief offers condolences following demise of President Raisi in helicopter crash
TEHRAN – The UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has sent a condolence message to Iran over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
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Darreh Khazineh: an epic adventure similar to the Grand Canyon
TEHRAN - For many Western travelers, Iran’s Darreh Khazineh is reminiscent of the iconic Grand Canyon in the United States.
International
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Israeli criminals in ICC’s crosshairs
TEHRAN- The move by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and war minister Yoav Gallant represents a watershed moment and landmark decision in line with efforts to hold the regime accountable for its appalling atrocities and human rights violations in the Gaza Strip.
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Palestinians in fierce clashes with Israeli invaders
TEHRAN- The Palestinian resistance forces have engaged in fierce clashes with the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) in the Gaza Strip, as other fronts show no sign of easing down.
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World mourns tragic deaths of Iranian president and foreign minister
TEHRAN- Leaders from around the world have expressed condolences and shock at the tragic deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and seven others in a helicopter crash in Iran's remote northwest.
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Iran, Azerbaijan inaugurates jointly-build dam
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