During July 19 meeting, Foreign Affairs Committee reviewed Saudi Arabia educational curriculum and their impacts on spreading extremism in Saudi Arabia and in the world as well.Director of the Center for Religious Freedom Hudson Institute Nina Shea, Senior Fellow of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies David A. Weinberg, Distinguished …
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Iranian deaf Judo fighter bags bronze medal in Turkey Deaflympics
Seidi in the weight category of – 100 kg knocked out his Brazilian rival and ranked third.Meanwhile, Iranian deaf judoka Mehrdad Bodaghi in the weight category of -60 kg received a bronze medal which was the first medal of Iran squad. The 23rd Summer Deaflympics kicked off with the attendance …
Read More »Irish President extends condolences on death of Iranian math genius
In his letter to Iran mission in Ireland, Higgins said Mirzakhani was one the most prominent Iranian scientists and a great mathematics genius who received the gold medal in the Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad when she was just 18 years old.He condoled with Mirzakhani’s husband Jan Vondrák and also …
Read More »Italy to build solar power plant in Iran’s Hormuzgan province
Speaking to reporters on Friday upon arrival from his visit to Italy, Jadri said that the power plant’s capacity will be 100 MW and its construction will require €140 million. He also said that during his Italy visit, he had made preliminary talks for signing a document about buying emission …
Read More »Iranian sabre fighter among 8 world tops
Pakdaman hit Argentinian rival 15-10.Pakdaman has so far overpowered athletes from Turkey, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and he was also overshined by Romanian and Japanese rivals. After defeating Singaporean fighter 15-3, he advanced to 64 finalists chart.He also stood against Italian fighter to enter 32 finalists and he hit him …
Read More »Deputy FM holds talks with Austrian counterpart
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the JCPOA Joint Commission which was held in Vienna.During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction over the achievements and positive developments in political, economic and cultural ties between Iran and Austria.Expressing readiness to promote cooperation and holding meeting on issues of mutual …
Read More »Iran ready to maintain co-op with Afghanistan on tech transfer
Mahdi Karbasian made the remarks Friday in a meeting with Afghan ministerial delegation.He pointed to Afghanistan rich reserves of iron ore, extending Iran’s readiness to construct joint factory with Afghanistan. Iran is also ready to launch mineral material research center in Afghanistan, he added.Meanwhile, Head of Afghanistan Geological Survey (AGS) …
Read More »Foreign Ministry spox refutes Zarif-Tillerson meeting
Qasemi on Friday rejected all news released in cyberspace as regard Zarif meeting with Tillerson.Foreign Minister earlier told Iranian representatives in the United Nations that he had no plan to visit US senior officials.Zarif also noted that he is scheduled to hold meeting with American elites who affect US policy …
Read More »Twin tremors jolt southwestern Iran
According to the seismological center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the tremor occurred at 12:12 hours local time (7:42 GMT Friday) in the depth of 7 kilometers.The quake took place eleven kilometers to Mollasani which is capital of Bavi County in Khuzestan Province.An aftershock measuring 2.3 on the …
Read More »Senior cleric: US-Zionist lobby seeking to hamper Iran’s relations with neighbors
Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami made the remarks addressing a large crowd of worshippers in the Iranian capital. Referring to a recent diplomatic problem between Iran and Kuwait, the Ayatollah said that the footprint of the US-Zionist lobby is crystal clear in the issue. “Whether you like it or not, whether you …
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