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Achaemenid stone mine identified in Pasargad plain

Achaemenid stone mine identified in Pasargad plain

The Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) quoted head of the archeological excavation team in the city of Pasargad, Farhad Zarei Kurdshouli as saying that among the discoveries reference can be made to two mines of white travertine calcareous stones in the Diamond …

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Iran embassy in Pakistan condemns Lahore terrorist attack

Iran embassy in Pakistan condemns Lahore terrorist attack

In a statement, the embassy expressed deep condolences to the people and government of Pakistan on the tragic incident. It also prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and wished for speedy recovery of the people left wounded in the incident.Earlier on Monday, at least …

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Injured Persian leopard saved from euthanasia

Injured Persian leopard saved from euthanasia

Recently saved from a snare trap originally laid to catch wild boars in the vicinity of the Sejeedan Village in Rudsar neighborhood in northern Iran, the four-year-old female leopard was soon transferred to a shelter in Tehran for treatment.The seemingly irreversible spinal damage of the leopard first made some vet …

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Iranian volleyball coach to train Pakistani players

Iranian volleyball coach to train Pakistani players

“We are very close to sign a contract with Hamid Movahedi,” PVF chairman told IRNA adding that the Pakistani officials have 'talked to Iran Volleyball Federation (IVF) and have also written to the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).” Yaqoob described Moadedi as a highly qualified and a good specialist person to …

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Iran, Azerbaijan underline boost in cooperation

Iran, Azerbaijan underline boost in cooperation

In a meeting on Tuesday, the two officials discussed upcoming events including the Azeri President Ilham Aliyev visit to Iran in the next month.The Iranian envoy for his part referred to Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli recent trip to Baku and underlined that Iran is interested in development of …

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UWW hails 'wrestling diplomacy' for bringing US team to Iran

UWW hails 'wrestling diplomacy' for bringing US team to Iran

“After weeks of diplomatic squabbling between governments, wrestlers from the United States arrived Sunday in Iran” United World Wrestling wrote in its website on Monday. The US wrestlers came to Iran to take part in the 2017 Freestyle World Cup slated for Feb 16-17.“The delegation, led by 2012 Olympic champion …

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Iran ready to help Afghan farmers replace poppy cultivation

Iran ready to help Afghan farmers replace poppy cultivation

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Iran launches 1st oceanographic research vessel

Iran launches 1st oceanographic research vessel

The oceanographic research vessel named ‘Persian Gulf Explorer’ is to start its research mission as of today, head of the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science (INIOAS) Naser Hajizadeh said. The modern RV which is 50 m long, 10 m wide, and 12 m high is capable of …

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FM: National interest to be ensured by coherent Foreign Policy

FM: National interest to be ensured by coherent Foreign Policy

Zarif made the remarks during a meeting with a number of the Iranian lawmaker held at the venue of the Foreign Ministry downtown Tehran.He further underlined that Iran's Foreign Ministry can benefit from views discussed by the friendship commissions of the Iranian parliament (Majlis).Zarif called for more serious coordination between …

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Ministry of Culture congratulates Kalhor for shining at Grammy

Ministry of Culture congratulates Kalhor for shining at Grammy

In a message, Head of the Music Office of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Farzad Talebi wished health and success for Kalhor.Kalhor, 53, is a composer and master of classical Kurdish and Iranian traditional music who plays Kamancheh, an Iranian bowed string instrument, in the ensemble.The group’s album, …

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