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Iran UN envoy warns about alarming level of violations against children

Iran UN envoy warns about alarming level of violations against children

Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Gholamali Khoshroo also hailed UN move to add the name of the Saudi-led coalition in the list of perpetrators accountable for crimes against children.“This year we have noticed that the name of Saudi led Coalition is in the list, though as an “improving …

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Iran Pakistan discuss regional security, defense cooperation

Iran Pakistan discuss regional security, defense cooperation

Ambassador Honardoost acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army's contributions for peace and stability in the region and pledged to keep working for better relations between the two brotherly countries, said the statement issued by the military's media wing ISPR.“Focus of the discussion remained on regional security, Pak-Iran border management, visits and …

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Malaysian entrepreneur women depart for Iran

Malaysian entrepreneur women depart for Iran

Head of Malaysian Entrepreneur Network Association (WENA) Nadira Yusoff is heading the delegation.During its 3-day stay in Tehran, they are to attend inauguration ceremony for the second Iran's export capabilities exhibition.They are to attend a meeting to exchange experiences for businesswomen and entrepreneur with Iranian counterparts hosting by the national …

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IRGC commander: Iranians not to succumb to compromise, talks

IRGC commander: Iranians not to succumb to compromise, talks

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the seminar themed 'world without terror', Jafari said, 'Our nation cannot be forced to compromise and negotiate; the nation has showed that it will take revenge from the enemy if it gets fed up.'He commented on the IRGC missile power to repel threats …

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Iran capital market attracts $8bn

Iran capital market attracts $8bn

Addressing the 4th Kish International Exhibition of Exchange, Banking, Insurance and Privatization, Amir Homayouni said that the above-mentioned figure is comprised of Sukuk (Islamic bonds) (9%), Sukuk al-ijarah (26%), Murabaha (8%) and Islamic debt securities (more than 56%).Iran Fara Bourse holds 82% of the country's debt market, he said, adding …

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Zarif: US seeks tension to block road to Iran's use of JCPOA

Zarif: US seeks tension to block road to Iran's use of JCPOA

Parliament website quoted Zarif as saying that the US is after tension to block Iran's benefit from the JCPOA.Commenting on the effect of congress decisions on the JCPOA fate, he said the US internal regulations are related to the US, but from the standpoint of the international community, the US …

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Indian, Afghan envoys visit Chabahar port

Indian, Afghan envoys visit Chabahar port

Director General for Sistan and Balouchestan Ports and Navigation Behrouz Aqaei said that the wheat consignment is to be transited via Iran. The convoy comprising 645 20-foot containers are to be transited to Afghanistan after unloading the goods in Chabahar port, Aqaei said. The Indian cargo is expected to berth …

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IRNA Chief: Media future based on smart phones

IRNA Chief: Media future based on smart phones

Speaking to a group of foreign chief editors, reporters and photojournalists, Khoddadi said the media should be active in the field.The mediapersons were from Poland, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, Qatar, Albania, Malaysia and Iraq.He said dissemination of news through digitally-mediated technology will be possible in the light of the necessary …

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Iran FM: Tehran session helpful for expansion of peace, stability in region

Iran FM: Tehran session helpful for expansion of peace, stability in region

Speaking in an exclusive interview with IRNA, Zarif said, 'Regional cooperation is highly helpful for economic development of countries and stability and peace in the region.'He said Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan share common interests, including transit and energy.Also referring to the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azeri President …

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UNESCO registers Iran's ancient history book as world heritage

UNESCO registers Iran's ancient history book as world heritage

Head of National Library and Archives Organization of Iran (NLAOI) Ashraf Boroujerdi announced the news and said that this book is a window not only to the history of Iran, but the whole humanity.She added that the notion of cultural Iran is a much wider concept than Iran by political …

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