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Iran envoy confers with Iraqi volunteer forces

Iran envoy confers with Iraqi volunteer forces

Iraj Masjedi met with Abu Hassan al-Baldawi, an official affiliated to the 'Nojaba Movement', a faction within the Popular Mobilization Forces (al Hashd al-Sha'bi) in the Balad city, located at the Salah ad Din Governorate, north of Baghdad.During the meeting, the Iranian envoy praised the efforts of 'Nojaba Movement' and …

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Iran FM due in Oman, Qatar

Iran FM due in Oman, Qatar

Mohammad-Javad Zarif, at the first leg of his regional tour is expected to depart Tehran for Muscat on Monday to discuss regional issues and topics relevant to bilateral ties with the Omani officials.He is also scheduled to pay a visit to Qatar following his trip to Oman.Iran enjoys cordial ties …

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Iran President congratulates China on national day

Iran President congratulates China on national day

President Hassan Rouhani in his message to Xi Jinping said, 'I sincerely congratulate your Excellency, the government and the people of China on the 68th anniversary of establishment of the People's Republic of China.'President referred to the two countries ' historical relations and the two states' plan for consolidation of …

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President attends Ashura ceremony in Abdol-Azim (AS) shrine

President attends Ashura ceremony in Abdol-Azim (AS) shrine

Upon arrival at the tomb, President Rouhani was welcomed by Ayatollah Mohammadi Reyshahri, the Trustee of the tomb.President Rouhani was accompanied by a number of his cabinet members including Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi and Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari and the Governor General of Tehran Mohammad …

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Iran minister lauds third Shia Imam's inspiring role

Iran minister lauds third Shia Imam's inspiring role

'If today, we see that enemies do not dare to hatch conspiracy and do not take practical measures against the Islamic Republic system, it is because of Imam Hossein (AS)'s inspiring role in the Iranian society,' Mahmoud Alavi said in a mourning ceremony.Millions of Muslims in Iran and other Muslim …

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Millions of Muslims mark Ashura worldwide

Millions of Muslims mark Ashura worldwide

For Muslims, Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram, marks the climax of the remembrance of Muharram, and commemorates the martyrdom of Hossein ibn Ali (AS), the grandson of Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Karbala on 10 Muharram in the year 61 AH ( October 10, 680 CE). This year …

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Nigerian Police attack, arrest civilians marking Ashura

Nigerian Police attack, arrest civilians marking Ashura

The six, all members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, whose leader Ibrahim el-Zakzaky remains in detention, were seized while commemorating the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Imam Hussain (AS) in Sokoto, northern Nigeria.A statement by the Free Zakzaky Committee said it is working frantically to secure the release …

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Nasrallah: Secession of Iraqi Kurdistan threat to entire region

Nasrallah: Secession of Iraqi Kurdistan threat to entire region

Speaking to a large gathering of mourners for Imam Hossein (AS) on Ashura night via videoconference in a southern suburb of Beirut, he added that today the region faces a dangerous situation.Dividing the region is part of ‘New Middle East’ project which failed due to victory of Resistance Movement in …

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