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2024-08-13 17:55
Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations
TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.
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2024-08-12 22:02
Iran, Iraq police collaborate to safeguard Arbaeen Walk: commander
TEHRAN- The Iranian police chief has announced that the law enforcement agencies of both Iran and Iraq are working together effectively to ensure the safety and quality of the Arbaeen Walk.
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2024-08-10 16:37
States and Individuals Must Unite to Combat Violence Against Women, Says Iraq's Hakim
The head of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, asserted that both governments and individuals bear the responsibility to oppose the tools and practices that facilitate violence against women.
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2024-08-07 21:31
Iran, Iraq form joint committee to strengthen cultural ties
TEHRAN- Iran’s cultural attaché in Iraq and the Iraqi director general of the Department of Cultural Relations have announced the establishment of a joint cultural committee between the two nations.
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2024-08-06 19:17
By Shahrokh Saei
Muzzling the rabid dog: US must choose between de-escalation and provocations
TEHRAN- Monday’s rocket attack against American forces in Iraq has thrown a spotlight on rising anti-US sentiment amid Washington’s strikes against resistance fighters in the Arab country and its unwavering support for Israel’s military adventurism in West Asia.
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2024-08-05 18:00
4.5m Iranians expected to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN - Over 4.5 million Iranian pilgrims have been estimated to attend this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage destined for the holy city of Karbala, an official said on Monday.
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2024-08-05 16:05
Tehran, Baghdad discuss strategies to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN – Iranian and Iraqi officials held a meeting today in Baghdad to review and discuss strategies to facilitate the Arbaeen pilgrimage and ensure the safety of pilgrims.
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2024-08-04 18:00
Tehran meeting to discuss Assyrian civilization
TEHRAN – The ancient civilization of the Assyrians and their influence in western Iran is set to be the focal point of a meeting that will be held in Tehran next week.
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2024-08-02 17:17
Iran treasures to shine at Sulaymaniyah expo
TEHRAN – Iran is set to highlight arrays of tourism tressures at a show to be held in the Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah in late September.
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2024-07-29 18:14
Qazvin to promote tourism, crafts capacities in Erbil
TEHRAN - Qazvin province is set to set up a special exhibit in Iraq’s Erbil, aiming to boost its international profile.
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2024-07-29 18:14
Gilan targets foreign handicrafts markets
TEHRAN - In an effort to boost Gilan’s handicraft exports, a group of 25 provincial artisans have traveled to Iraq to promote their handiworks, said a local official.
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2024-07-29 18:08
Tehran festival to commemorate Arbaeen’s heritage
TEHRAN - The first-ever international festival dedicated to Arbaeen’s cultural and historical heritage will be held in Tehran on August 4 and 5.
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2024-07-26 17:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran’s tourism shifts: former deputy minister shares insights
TEHRAN - The international tourism scene has shown a remarkable recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the story seems somewhat different when it comes to Iran.
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2024-07-24 19:33
By Wesam Bahrani
Iraq wants US troops out
Baghdad seeking guaranteed timeliness for withdrawal
TEHRAN- Amid talks being held in the United States this week between a top American delegation and an Iraqi delegation, reports have emerged that the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani wants U.S. occupation forces to leave Iraq as early as this year.
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2024-07-23 19:35
Iran Interior Minister holds meeting on Arbaeen
TEHRAN- The Arbaeen Walk coordination headquarters meeting was held in the presence of Iran's Minister of Interior and the Iranian ambassador to Iraq.
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2024-07-22 23:42
Iraqi military official visits Iran
TEHRAN- the deputy commander of Iraq’s Army for educational affairs, who arrived in Iran at the head of a seven-member military delegation, visited the Iranian National Defense University.
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2024-07-22 23:20
Iran Interior minister visits Iraq
TEHRAN- The Iranian minister of Interior arrived in Baghdad to attend a regional conference.
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2024-07-17 19:58
Registration process for Arbaeen Walk underway
TEHRAN - The chief of the planning office of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced the start of registration of pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen Walk through the Samah system.
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2024-07-17 19:12
Drones hit airbase housing U.S. forces in Iraq
Two drones attacked the Ayn al-Asad Airbase in Iraq's western Anbar province on Tuesday, where U.S. troops are stationed, an Iraqi army officer said.
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2024-07-16 16:48
Flames of faith: the enduring Muharram ritual of Mashal Gardani
TEHRAN - Mashal Gardani, or the “rolling of the torch,” is an annual religious event deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual fabric of parts of Iran and Iraq. This profound ritual is one of the many shared heritages between the two nations, reflecting the enduring legacy of their historical and religious ties.
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2024-07-13 23:06
Iraq receives Iranian request for extradition of 120 suspected terrorists: official
TEHRAN- The deputy head of the Judiciary for international affairs has submitted a list to the Iraqi government demanding the extradition of 120 terrorists to Iran.
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2024-07-12 21:24
Iran, Iraq collaborate on new Khorramshahr-Basra shipping route: official
TEHRAN- Iran's Minister of Interior announced the conclusion of agreement between Iran and Iraq to construct a shipping line from Khorramshahr to Basra to strengthen commercial transportation between the two countries.
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2024-07-09 22:24
Pezeshkian's calls for deeper ties with Iraq, Pakistan
TEHRAN – Iran's president-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, has emphasized the importance of strengthening relations with both Iraq and Pakistan in separate phone calls with the leaders of both countries.
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2024-07-05 22:50
Hakim warns Zionist regime against attacking Lebanon, threatening Iraq's security
In a stern warning, Seyyed Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, has cautioned the Zionist regime against the possibility of attacking Lebanon and jeopardizing the security of Iraq.
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2024-07-01 22:09
Iranian, Iraqi border guards discuss pilgrim safety for Arbaeen
TEHRAN – Iranian border police commander Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi met with the commander of the Iraqi Border Guard, General Mohammad Abdul Wahab, to facilitate the visit of Iranian pilgrims to Iraq for Arbaeen.
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2024-07-01 19:29
Iraq slams US Congressman’s remarks on judiciary independence
President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid denounced on Monday the remarks made by Congressman Mike Waltz, stating they undermine the independence of the Iraqi judiciary.
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2024-06-30 22:20
Leader’s advisor offers nuclear collaboration to Iraq
TEHRAN - A top military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has suggested that Iraq can tap into Iran's extensive 50-year experience in atomic energy.
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2024-06-30 16:05
Tehran, Baghdad to expand ties in education sector
TEHRAN –An Iraqi delegation headed by Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has met Mohammad-Ali Zolfigol, Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, in Tehran on Sunday to discuss the potential for enhancing educational cooperation.
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2024-06-19 18:25
Iran, Iraq to host pilgrimage car rally
TEHRAN - This fall, Iran and Iraq will jointly host a pilgrimage car rally, a 4,000-kilometer journey from Karbala to Mashhad and back.
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2024-06-14 18:26
By Afshin Majlesi
From Sanandaj to Uraman: highlights of a road trip through kordestan
TEHRAN – Visiting Kordestan is a wonderful opportunity to experience a unique culture and meet people who proudly preserve their rich heritage.