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2019-03-21 18:29
Leader likens European financial mechanism to a ‘bitter joke’
TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on Thursday likened the European financial mechanism for trade with Iran to a “bitter joke”.
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Heavy rains leave provinces in northern Iran inundated
Heavy rains have battered Iran’s northern provinces of Golestan and Mazandaran, leaving homes flooded and others without power.
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Leader: Iran will continue to strengthen defense power
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, reiterated on Thursday that Iran will continue to strengthen its defense power regardless of the pressure by the West.
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Problems originate from newbies in Washington: Rouhani
TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said the country's problems have originated from the U.S.
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Trump's impulsive moves will push Mideast to back-back crises
Iran"s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Syria’sGolan Heights as Israeli territory.
Politics
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Ayatollah Khamenei: I know no country worse than Saudi kingdom
MASHHAD – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday called Saudi Arabia the worst country that he has ever known in the world.
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Iran says 5 abducted border guards freed in Pakistan
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has said that five of the 12 Iranian guards, abducted by terrorists near the country's border with Pakistan, were released on Wednesday.
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Another border guard lost in clash with armed groups
TEHRAN – An Iranian border guard has been killed in clashes with armed bandits in the northwestern province of Kurdistan near the border with Iraq.
Sports
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Iran basketball can make it: Mohammad Jamshidi
TEHRAN - Iran are the only Asian team to have seen action in the last 2 FIBA Basketball World Cups, and that has cemented their place as the most consistently outstanding Asian squad in the past decade.
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Iran start AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Qualifiers on high note
TEHRAN – Iran beat Central Asian team Turkmenistan 3-1 at the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Qualifiers on Friday.
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Iran will work harder in the future: Marco Octavio
TEHRAN – Iran national beach soccer team head coach Marco Octavio says they will work harder and harder to get ready for the three upcoming competitions.
Culture
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Iranian artists, literati who left the stage in 1397
TEHRAN – Many cineastes and cultural figures passed away during the Iranian calendar year 1397 (March 21, 2018-2019) and left us amidst tears and sorrow. We retain only the happy memories of those individuals who are no longer with us.
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Iranian troupe Titowak to perform “Divine Comedy” in Hungary
TEHRAN – The Titowak Theater Group from Iran will perform “Divine Comedy-Inferno” at the FÉM Arts and Café in Budapest, Hungary on March 21 and 22.
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“Am I a Wolf?”, “Son of the Sea” to compete in Annecy animated film festival
TEHRAN – “Am I a Wolf?” and “Son of the Sea” will compete in the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market in France, the organizers have announced.
Economy
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Producing 51GW of electricity during summer on agenda
TEHRAN – Iranian power plants are set to produce at least 51 gigawatts (GW) of electricity during the peak hours of consumption in summer, IRNA reported on Sunday quoting deputy minister of energy for electricity affairs as saying.
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South Pars phases 13, 22-24 inaugurated
TEHRAN - Phases 13, 22, 23 and 24 of developing Iran’s South Pars gas field were officially inaugurated by President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday, Shana reported.
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European nations eager to join INSTEX: Belgian official
TEHRAN – The Belgian embassy’s commercial attaché to Tehran said European countries are willing to join the financial mechanism with Iran known as Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported.
Society
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Heavy rains leave provinces in northern Iran inundated
Heavy rains have battered Iran’s northern provinces of Golestan and Mazandaran, leaving homes flooded and others without power.
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Mothers, the most flourishing blossoms of spring
The yard is filled with spring flowers. The radio plays spring music. The home is all clean. People are rushing to do their last minute shopping. The aroma of fresh homemade cookies is coming from the next door neighbor. I feel the arrival of Amoo Nowruz in my heart!
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Solid growth: A review of Iran’s tourism in 1397
TEHRAN – How Iran’s tourism industry has performed over the current Iranian calendar year 1397 (ending on March 20)? Well, according to data compiled by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, it has experienced a solid growth.
International
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World countries blast US on Golan, Syria vows to liberate Israeli occupied territory
The Arab League, Russia, Iran and Turkey have strongly warned the US after President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he will recognize Syria's Golan Heights as Israeli territory.
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Crowded ferry sinks in Iraq, over 70 drown
Over 70 people drowned when an overcrowded ferry capsized and sank in northern Iraq near the city of Mosul, Iraqi authorities said on Thursday. Rescuers were still working to retrieve survivors from the Tigris River.
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New Zealand False Flag Event
TEHRAN - Robert David Steele, a former Marine Corps infantry officer and CIA spy as well as an activist for Open Source Everything Engineering (OSEE), regularly answers questions for Tehran Times.
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Trump says it's time for US to recognize 'Israel's Sovereignty over the Golan Heights'
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Trump's impulsive moves will push Mideast to back-back crises
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World countries blast US on Golan, Syria vows to liberate Israeli occupied territory
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Iran will work harder in the future: Marco Octavio
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Iran start AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Qualifiers on high note
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