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2024-06-15 21:50
Ayatollah Khamenei in a message to Hajj pilgrims:
Renunciation of Zionist regime & U.S. must continue beyond Hajj
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayarollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has delivered a message to Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Saudi Arabia demonizing pro-Palestine Hajj pilgrims
Hamas: Hajj redolent of Palestinian struggle against Israel
TEHRAN- Saudi Arabia has tried to demonize pilgrims who seek to express solidarity with Palestinian people during the Hajj rituals amid growing international outcry over Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Hamas fires rocket barrage at Israeli base
Israeli media reports 8 soldiers killed in Gaza
TEHRAN - The armed wing of Hamas, the al-Qassam brigades, has announced it has targeted the Kissufim military site, home to Israeli soldiers and military vehicles with a rocket barrage.
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By Sondos Al-Asaad
Washington fears repercussions of war on Lebanon
Hezbollah is severely draining “Israel”
Beirut - The military tension is escalating on the Lebanese border with occupied Palestine, especially after the assassination of Commander Talib Sami Abdullah (Hajj Abu Talib), and the subsequent violent deterrent response by Hezbollah.
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Nation showcased unity, strength following tragic copter crash: acting FM
TEHRAN – The acting Foreign Minister of Iran says the nation showcased its unity and strength in the aftermath of the tragic helicopter crash on May 19 that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and six other officials.
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Iranian national Hamid Nouri released from Sweden prison
TEHRAN – Iran’s top human rights official has confirmed the release of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian judiciary official who had been detained in Sweden since 2019.
Politics
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Iran presidential elections: JCPOA lambasted by conservative mayor
TEHRAN – On Saturday, contenders for the 2024 presidential elections in Iran appeared on national television once again to appeal for the support of over 60 million eligible Iranian voters.
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Tehran rejects involvement in Yemen maritime operations against Israel
TEHRAN - In a strong rebuke, Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has dismissed allegations by Western powers that the Islamic Republic has provided aid to Yemeni armed forces engaged in anti-Israel operations in the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Indian Ocean.
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Army commander stresses enhanced electoral engagement for national progress
TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Iranian Army has underscored the pivotal role of increased participation in elections in bolstering the nation's strength, power, authority, and overall progress.
Sports
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Southampton lead the race for Saman Ghoddos
TEHRAN – English Premier League side Southampton are allegedly leading the race to sign Iranian international winger Saman Ghoddos on a free transfer.
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Sepahan, Mes advance to 2023/24 Hazfi Cup final
TEHRAN – Sepahan and Mes football teams advanced to the final of the 2023/24 Hazfi Cup Saturday night.
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Iran coach Ghalenoei hits out at critics
TEHRAN - Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has defended his side's performance in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers, despite facing criticism from experts.
Culture
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RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024 honors 2 Iranian architectural projects
TEHRAN-The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Awards for Excellence 2024 have been announced, with the 22 winners, with two Iranian projects among them.
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Iranian director to bring Charlie Chaplin’s life story to stage
TEHRAN- Iranian director Mehran Ranjbar is set to premiere a play about the life story of the legendary English comedian and filmmaker, Charlie Chaplin, in a Tehran theater this summer.
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IAF cinematheque reviews Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist”
TEHRAN- “Evil Does Not Exist”, a 2023 drama by Japanese film director and screenwriter Ryusuke Hamaguchi was reviewed during a session at the Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Friday.
Economy
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South Pars platform 13 ready for gas extraction
TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji says the South Pars phase 13 Alpha platform is ready to start gas extraction, Shana reported.
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Tehran, Moscow stress consolidating economic, energy ties
TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji has said that the two countries will continue expanding bilateral relations in various fields especially in economy and energy.
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Iran launches new project to boost production in Yadavaran oil field
TEHRAN - The Yadavaran shared oil field’s development plan was launched on Wednesday to boost the field’s output by 42,000 barrels per day.
Society
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IRCS, ICRC enhance ties to promote rehabilitation services
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have discussed ways to enhance rehabilitation services for vulnerable and disabled individuals in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchestan.
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33 Iranian universities in THE Impact Ranking 2024
TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education (THE) has included 33 universities from Iran among the top 1,500 universities pursuing sustainable development goals (SDG) compared to 27 universities in 2023.
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Men’s health week being held
TEHRAN – The national men’s health week is being held from June 13 to 19 with the theme of ‘healthy men, strong and young Iran.”
Tourism
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Laleh Park: Tehran’s blend of nature, culture, and recreation
TEHRAN – Nestled in Tehran’s Amirabad neighborhood, Laleh Park offers something for everyone, from recreational activities to cultural experiences, making it a must-visit destination in Tehran.
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Tunisia lifts visa requirement for Iranian nationals
TEHRAN – Tunisia has implemented visa-free entry for Iranian travelers, turning a new page in bilateral tourism relations.
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Over 50,000 Russian tourists expected to visit Iran by yearend
TEHRAN - The number of Russian tourists visiting Iran is projected to surpass 50,000 in 2024, according to an Iranian official.
International
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Saudi Arabia demonizing pro-Palestine Hajj pilgrims
TEHRAN- Saudi Arabia has tried to demonize pilgrims who seek to express solidarity with Palestinian people during the Hajj rituals amid growing international outcry over Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
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Hamas fires rocket barrage at Israeli base
TEHRAN - The armed wing of Hamas, the al-Qassam brigades, has announced it has targeted the Kissufim military site, home to Israeli soldiers and military vehicles with a rocket barrage.
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Washington fears repercussions of war on Lebanon
Beirut - The military tension is escalating on the Lebanese border with occupied Palestine, especially after the assassination of Commander Talib Sami Abdullah (Hajj Abu Talib), and the subsequent violent deterrent response by Hezbollah.
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