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Iran criticizes EU inaction on US negative actions

Iran criticizes EU inaction on US negative actions

'The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an important test for Europe,' Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said in a meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis.He pointed to the US efforts to jeopardize the nuclear deal and noted that failure of the JCPOA will discredit …

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President Rouhani congratulates Iran archery team's victory

President Rouhani congratulates Iran archery team's victory

In his message, Rouhani appreciated the Iranian athletes and coaches.He also wished dignity for the Iranian athletes.The event was held from February 15-18 in the United States.World Archery is the international governing body for the sport of archery. Its mission is to promote and regulate archery worldwide, developing the sport …

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Iran, Algeria discuss media cooperation

Iran, Algeria discuss media cooperation

Hashemi made the call in a meeting with the dean of Algerian Faculty of Telecommunication Sciences and Journalism Lamshoshi Mabruk.In the meeting, the IRNA chief said the Islamic Republic News Agency has establish a school of media studies to merge theoretical sciences and professional skills in media. The two sides …

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Spokesman compares crimes in Tehran protests to those of Daesh

Spokesman compares crimes in Tehran protests to those of Daesh

Mohseni Ejei made the remarks in reaction to a street protest in a northern district of Tehran on Monday night in which five security forces were killed. The Iranian people cannot forgive these crimes and the judiciary has to strongly investigate the case, Mohseni Ejei said. Anyone who is found …

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Armenian Archbishop offers condolences over Iran plane crash

Armenian Archbishop offers condolences over Iran plane crash

In his message, Chifchian condoled Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, President Hassan Rouhani and the bereaved families of the victims on the tragic incident.He also prayed for their souls to rest in peace.An ATR passenger plane belonging to Aseman Airline crashed close to Semirom, south …

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Azerbaijan PM, Iran minister discuss regional issues

Azerbaijan PM, Iran minister discuss regional issues

In the meeting, the Azeri prime minister said bilateral relationship between the two countries is at its highest level and has capacity for further expansion.Rasizade added that expansion of economic ties between the two countries is very important for Iran and pointed that the two states have more capacities for …

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Iran underlines respecting all countries' territorial integrity

Iran underlines respecting all countries' territorial integrity

'Iran puts stress on protecting all countries' territorial integrity,' visiting Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said during a joint press conference with Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov.He described his meeting with Azeri officials in particular the Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev as 'very good'.The official said that both …

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Iran, Spain resolved to promote ties: Senior Iranian official

Iran, Spain resolved to promote ties: Senior Iranian official

Speaking to reporters, Ali Akbar Velayati said, 'Iran-Spain relations are five hundred years old, and Spain, as an ancient European country, has positive ties with Iran, nearly in all spheres.'Velayati who is also a member of Iran's Expediency Council, met with Alfonso Dastis in Tehran on Wednesday.'At the meeting, promoting …

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Yemen's architectural connection to Islam at risk: ICRC

Yemen's architectural connection to Islam at risk: ICRC

'Fighting would endanger civilians, Zabid’s unique architecture and the city’s cultural connection to one of the world’s major religions,' ICRC said in a statement a copy of which was faxed to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Wednesday.Cultural property like Zabid’s is protected by international humanitarian law, the ICRC …

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Iranian, Algerian state news agencies sign MoU

Iranian, Algerian state news agencies sign MoU

Zia Hashemi and Abdulhameed Kasha, respectively IRNA and WAJ heads, signed the agreement in Algiers. The agreement included exchange of news, photos, films, infographics, and also holding joint photos galleries. The two news agencies also agreed on holding short-and medium-term training courses and workshops for each other party's journalists. Hashemi …

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