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2024-05-20 22:12
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.
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Iran lost sincere and valuable servant: Leader
TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has extended his deepest condolences to the Iranian nation following the tragic martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his esteemed companions in a helicopter crash.
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By Soheila Zarfam
A tireless president
On President Raisi’s unyielding commitment to serving his country
TEHRAN - "Never in my life had I imagined that I would even meet a local official here, let alone meet the President of the country," that’s how a young worker of a remote palm plantation in the southern Iranian province of Bushehr expressed his shock at an unprecedented visit by President Ebrahim Raisi.
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Interim president holds meeting with heads of govt. branches
TEHRAN - In the aftermath of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation, Interim President Mohammad Mokhber has convened a meeting with the heads of the legislative and judicial branches of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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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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Iranian figures express deep condolences over President Raisi's martyrdom
TEHRAN - Prominent Iranian figures have expressed profound condolences over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage on Sunday.
Politics
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Iranian military chief orders investigation into President Raisi’s helicopter crash
TEHRAN - The Chief of Joint Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has ordered an investigation into the causes of the helicopter crash that resulted in the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage.
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Preparation of bodies of President Raisi, delegation underway ahead of funeral
TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his accompanying delegation tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash that occurred in the Dizmar forest in East Azarbaijan Province on Sunday.
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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.
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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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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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.
International
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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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Israeli army casualties continue to rise
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) acknowledged the death of another senior officer who had sustained serious injuries in the battles raging in the northern Gaza Strip.
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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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