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Iran Customs ranks 1st in fighting narcotics

Iran Customs ranks 1st in fighting narcotics

It is worth noting that Iran stood first in fighting illegal drugs in RILO's previous report.Based on World Customs Organization evaluations, Iran has successfully implemented electronic customs project which has played major role in fighting smuggling and crimes.Full monitoring of imported goods by advanced electronic customs systems is one of …

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Iran warns against US unilateral sanctions against Tehran

Iran warns against US unilateral sanctions against Tehran

'We will take advantage of the ridiculous treatment of the Iran nuclear deal by Donald Trump administration to leapfrog our defensive, missile and regional goals,' Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said Sunday in an IRGC strategic council meeting.The meeting reportedly was held today to analyze Trump administration's recent hostile behavior …

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Exports from Iran's Astara soar 63 percent

Exports from Iran's Astara soar 63 percent

Head of Ports and Maritime Office in Astara Mahmood Mirnabili told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that during the first six-months of the Iranian year, 53 ships were loaded, with 29,906 tons of goods exported.The number of ships docked in the port also shows 15 percent increase compared to the …

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Int'l rabies workshop kicks off in Iran

Int'l rabies workshop kicks off in Iran

Head of Pasteur Institute North Research Center, located in Amol, Mazandaran Province, Mohsen Asouri said, '21 researchers from Iran, Spain, South Africa, Greece, Bangladesh, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Bhutan, Tunisia and India participate in the workshop.'Asouri said that the 11-day course is organized by the Pasteur Institute of Iran with …

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Trump stance on Iran nuclear deal causing mistrust: US ex-official

Trump stance on Iran nuclear deal causing mistrust: US ex-official

Speaking at the New Yorker Festival, Sherman said if Trump decides not to certify the deal and 'kick it over to Congress,' the measure could have a negative impact, wrote the United Press International.Beginning in 1999, the New Yorker Festival is an annual event usually held in early October by …

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Iran official: Halal tourism solution to oil- dependent economy

Iran official: Halal tourism solution to oil- dependent economy

'Halal, although an Islamic term, has found its place as a powerful new phenomenon over the past decades and more, not only in Muslim world but also in the entire globe, thanks to the advanced information technologies,' Mahmood Hashemi Shahroodi in a message on the opening of the International Halal …

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Iran to host Asian Kabaddi games

Iran to host Asian Kabaddi games

Director General of Youth Affairs and Sports Office in the northern Golestan province Bahman Tayyebi told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the tournament will run on November 19-25 in the provincial capital city, Gorgan.Ten countries have announced their readiness to participate in the tournament for men and women, according …

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Iran seeking harmony between Muslims, Buddhists in Myanmar: Envoy

Iran seeking harmony between Muslims, Buddhists in Myanmar: Envoy

'Iran's foreign policy, within past years, has been acting with a long-term view and beyond the recent crisis in Myanmar,' said Mohsen Mohammadi.'Iran has paid special attention to Rohingya and their miseries and has always taken proper measure, but at the same time has tried that this crisis does not …

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Iran export to Russia 36 percent up

Iran export to Russia 36 percent up

Commercial attaché at Iran's embassy in Russian Federation Farhad Parand said statistics of foreign trade of the two countries show that Iran's export to Russia has increased from 168 million dollars in the first half of 2016 to 228 million dollars in the same period this year.'What is eye-catching concerning …

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Iranian city Ahvaz to host Greco-Roman World Cup

Iranian city Ahvaz to host Greco-Roman World Cup

UWW had already chosen Iran as the host of the world event in 2018. Representative of the UWW will soon travel to Iran to visit facilities in Ahvaz, the capital city of Khuzestan province which is to host the world Greco-Roman championship on April 27-28.Eight teams from Iran, Russia, Turkey, …

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