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Israel not able to counter Hezbollah: IRGC Comdr

Israel not able to counter Hezbollah: IRGC Comdr

“The Zionist regime knows if it sets off another war in the region, it will be totally wiped out and nothing will be left of it,” Brigadier General Hossein Salaami.Saying that the youth throughout the region are armed to defend Islam as they saved Syria from the claws of the …

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Singapore eyeing trade, economic co-op with Iran

Singapore eyeing trade, economic co-op with Iran

Iran's ambassador to Singapore told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the delegation, comprising of big Singaporean companies' managers and headed by Singapore Business Federation, has been visiting Tehran. 'The delegation will discuss ways for boosting bilateral relations between Iran and Singapore,' he said.The visit is being made in coordination …

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Iranian bodybuilder pockets bronze medal in Italy Olympia Amateur

Iranian bodybuilder pockets bronze medal in Italy Olympia Amateur

“The event was held with the attendance of 142 athletes in nine weight categories,” head of Hamedan bodybuilding committee Morteza Khodabandelou told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Monday.“Maskuk had also received two bronze medals in Tehran Diamond Cup and Hong Kong Mister Olympia Amateur. Mr. Olympia Amateur is …

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UN Spokesman hopes Bahraini cleric would be allowed to receive treatment

UN Spokesman hopes Bahraini cleric would be allowed to receive treatment

Stephane Dujarric made the remarks in response to a question regarding the UN’s stance about Al Khalifa’s preventing the sheikh from receiving treatment.One of the leaders of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, an opposition group in Bahrain, said on Sunday that the movement’s leader Sheikh Isa Qasem is not in a …

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Iranian film wins 4 awards at Istanbul festival

Iranian film wins 4 awards at Istanbul festival

Also, Ehsan Khater won the Best Fiction award for Majid Majidi’s “Behind the Clouds”. He hailed the director as a magnificent teacher and a legend. More than 3,400 international works from 102 countries were sent to the festival, and 150 films from 36 countries were shown.The Best Editing Award and …

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Iran-China ties enter new chapter: Chinese official

Iran-China ties enter new chapter: Chinese official

“Iran and China have rich histories and ancient civilizations,” Lin Yi said in the eighth Meeting of Iran and China Friendship Association which started work on Tuesday in Beijing.“The old Silk Road had connected two historical civilizations and the new one is a big capacity for continuation of relations between …

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Italian private sector keen on Iran investment

Italian private sector keen on Iran investment

This was announced in a conference held in Rome on Monday aimed at introducing Iran's economic and investment opportunities attended by Iranian and Italian investors, entrepreneurs, and political and economic officials.The Iranian and Italian sides also said that banking limitations are the main obstacles for bolstering bilateral economic relations.Head of …

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Filipino envoy for renewal of agro MoU with Iran

Filipino envoy for renewal of agro MoU with Iran

He made the remarks in a meeting between his country’s economic and agricultural delegation and Head of Khorasan Razavi Agriculture Jihad Organization Mojtaba Mazrouei in Mashhad on Monday in which he called the visit to the province as the starting point for enhanced relations.He said export of banana makes 70 …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 28

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 28

**IRAN NEWS- Iran, Turkey, Qatar sign trilateral trade deal- No charges in Iran-Total contract- Iran warns Europe of boosting range of missiles**IRAN DAILY- Iran eight-month foreign trade tops $ 60b- Hamas says weapons a ‘red line’ after talks with Fatah- Iran, Turkey, Qatar to boost trade amid Saudi-led blockade on …

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FM Zarif off to Armenia

FM Zarif off to Armenia

The visit to Armenia is made upon an invitation by Armenian Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandyan. Zarif is to hold meetings with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and also the Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. During the meetings, both sides will discuss bilateral ties, regional issues and cooperation in various fields.He will also …

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