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2023-10-18 17:09
Iranian, Saudi tourism ministers condemn attack on hospital in Gaza
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami and his Saudi counterpart Ahmed Al-Khateeb on Wednesday condemned Israel’s strike on a hospital in Gaza.
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2023-09-19 18:27
International tourism arrivals reach 84% of pre-pandemic levels
TEHRAN—The total number of international tourist arrivals has reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July, according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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2023-09-04 22:02
By Azar Mahdavan
Failure of the Western project in West Asia
From trilateral cooperation to the normalization of ties with Damascus
TEHRAN- In a joint presser the Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers raised eye-catching issues, which may lead to some changes in the region.
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2023-09-02 18:12
Iran’s Semnan joins Intl. Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities
TEHRAN—Iran has become a founding member of the International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities officially launched in China’s Jingdezhen on Friday as a tool to help broaden tourism cooperation.
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2023-08-08 21:18
By Faramarz Kuhpayeh
How U.S. prevents nuclear-weapon-free-zone in West Asia
TEHRAN - None of the countries in West Asia are averse to clearing the region from nukes. The countries have repeatedly asked for actions that ensure the region would be free of any nuclear weapon.
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2023-07-31 22:34
Tehran’s new envoy to Riyadh: Iran-Saudi détente beginning of new era in region
TEHRAN – Alireza Enayati, who has been confirmed as the new Iranian ambassador to Riyadh, told reporters on Monday that the reconciliation deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia will benefit all countries in the region.
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2023-07-18 23:05
By Ilia Moghanloo
Israel’s fear over Iran’s growing list of friends
TEHRAN- With the end of Washington’s policy of focusing on West Asia, which for the first time was demonstrated by a resumption of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, is expected to bring about great changes in the future.
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2023-07-18 20:04
Folios of Persian manuscripts on view at Madrid museum
TEHRAN – Folios of centuries-old Iranian manuscripts and calligraphies along with tens of others from several Asian countries have been put on show in a museum dedicated to printing and books in Madrid.
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2023-07-18 20:02
Iran among emerging destinations for Chinese sightseers this summer
TEHRAN – Home to countless natural and historical spots including 26 UNESCO-registered sites, Iran seems to be one of the emerging popular destinations for Chinese tourists this summer.
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2023-07-18 12:31
‘Scholars in Iraq must help shine light on U.S. assassination of Gen. Soleimani and Al-Muhandis’
TEHRAN - During a meeting on Monday with a number of university professors from Iraq, Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei, director of the special committee tasked to investigate the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, asked the scholars to help clarify the truth of General Soleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis’s assassination by Washington.
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2023/07/15
By Mehdi Aref
Iran’s missile capabilities are defensive
TEHRAN - Iran's missile program, which has seen rapid development in recent years, is considered a cornerstone of Iran's defense strategies.
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2023-06-26 18:24
Iran firmly adheres to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage convention: deputy minister
TEHRAN – Iran firmly adheres to the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Ali Darabi, the deputy tourism minister, said on Monday.
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2023-06-24 21:52
Tehran to host UNESCO meeting on intangible cultural heritage
TEHRAN – Tehran will be hosting a session of the intergovernmental committee for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage.
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2023-06-13 19:40
Persian inscription identified on mosque mihrab in Russia
TEHRAN – A centuries-old inscription bearing a Persian poem has been identified in a mosque located in the Russian city of Derbent situated on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, in present-day Dagestan.
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2023-05-02 11:56
By Sadra Torabi
Both loser and killer
TEHRAN- The America emerged from World War II as a global superpower, with a military that was unmatched in size and technological sophistication. However, the post-war period also saw the US engage in a series of military interventions and conflicts that were marked by a number of failures and crimes.
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2023-05-01 20:42
By Ali Karbalaei
The Story of Seven Countries: A Review of US Aggression in West Asia and North Africa
TEHRAN- In the 21st century, the U.S. learnt the hard way of its catastrophic foreign military policy in West Asia: From boots on the ground to so-called precision strikes.
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2023-04-16 16:11
Recent rainfall boosts water level at Lake Urmia
TEHRAN - The level of water at Lake Urmia is rising thanks to recent rainfall flowing into the endangered lake.
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2023-03-15 19:23
By Ehsan Etesam
Is the United States being isolated?
TEHRAN – Despite all the doubts, buts and ifs that are hovering around, the recent agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia is considered by many as a significant diplomatic achievement not just for the two sides, but also for the entire region.
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2023-03-14 18:27
By Ali Karbalaei
China's ‘Great Wall of Steel’
TEHRAN- America's increasing tensions with China have forced Beijing to take countermeasures.
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2023-03-12 20:46
By Ali Karbalaei
China’s influence in West Asia a breath of fresh air
TEHRAN- Beijing’s peaceful stance is a welcome approach to the U.S. military presence in the region.
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2023-03-12 20:45
By Mehran Shamsuddin
New chapter in diplomacy
TEHRAN – In recent weeks, Iran stepped up its diplomatic efforts in various directions and has so far made many breakthroughs. And there is more to achieve.
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2023-02-23 07:59
By Somayeh Ebrahim Khalili
Iran is the major game changer in West Asia
TEHRAN – A Brazilian professor of Arab descent says Iran is a game changer in West Asia and the larger region.
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2023-01-20 21:30
World tourism expected to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023
TEHRAN - International visitor arrivals may surpass pre-pandemic levels by 80% to 95% this year, according to UNWTO's projections for 2023.
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2023-01-11 22:02
U.S. suffered defeat the hands of Iran and resistance movement: ambassador
TEHRAN - The United States faced humiliation and defeat in West Asia at the hands of Iran and the resistance movement, Iran’s ambassador to Damascus has said.
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2022-09-07 21:57
A failed UK comeback
TEHRAN— Liz Truss, the UK's third female prime minister, made a key decision when she nominated James Cleverly as Foreign Secretary. Why is this decision significant to the West Asian region?
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2022-08-13 20:16
U.S. has launched ‘almost 400 military interventions’ since its founding
The United States has waged nearly 400 military interventions since its founding in 1776, according to new research published this week that studied available databases and other resources on the matter.
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2022-08-10 16:18
Complementary and alternative medicine puts Iran first in West Asia
TEHRAN – Iran has ranked first in West Asia for development in complementary and alternative medicine in 2021, the SCImago Journal & Country Rank reported.
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2022-08-08 18:05
11 measures to gain global biotechnology market share
TEHRAN - The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology is set to take 11 measures to achieve a 3 percent share of the global biotechnology market.
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2022-07-18 21:21
Biden: Failure after failure
TEHRAN— Joe Biden made his first trip to the region with a number of objectives in mind. From creating a coalition against Iran to kissing the Saudi ring in order to boost oil production. Nonetheless, the tour was a complete failure. Here's why:
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2022-07-15 21:34
Simultaneous visits of Biden and Putin to region evoke West-East confrontation: diplomat
TEHRAN – An Iranian diplomat has said that the simultaneous visits of the presidents of the United States and Russia to the West Asia region conjure up images of West-East confrontation.