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Zarif: Daesh threatening world

Zarif: Daesh threatening world

'The danger of extremism and Daesh (ISIS) still threatens the world; the need for planning a long-term basic combat against the danger in the cultural field and against extremist ideology and also the cooperation and dialog between the countries of the region is clearly seen,' said Mohammad Javad Zarif on …

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US Journalist: Syrian truce just a show-piece

US Journalist: Syrian truce just a show-piece

“The resolution was put forward by Kuwait and Sweden, backed by the US, UK and France. Unfortunately I believe the resolution was a show-piece, pretending to seek peace but actually intending to prolong the war, Rick Sterling said in an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) commenting …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Feb 24

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Feb 24

** IRAN NEWS- Iran warns of quitting JCPOA if it fails to pay off- Swedish co. to invest in Iran plastics packaging sector- Iran-Pakistan banking ties still await restoration** IRAN DAILY- Iran’s 10-month trade up 12%- US Supreme Court forbids seizure of Persian artifacts- IAEA: Iran continues to adhere to …

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FATF continues suspension of countermeasures against Iran

FATF continues suspension of countermeasures against Iran

'Depending upon Iran’s progress in completing its action plan, the FATF will take further steps in June 2018,' the intergovernmental organization in charge of setting global standards on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism has announced in a press release published on its website.In June 2016, the FATF …

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Russia to continue Astana process in cooperation with Iran, Turkey

Russia to continue Astana process in cooperation with Iran, Turkey

Speaking at a joint press conference with his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov, Lavrov said that the Astana process remains the only barrier that prevents the United States from dividing Syria, noting that these plans, even though they are denied by the US, are being implemented by them east of the …

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Iran Culture Week opens in Almeria

Iran Culture Week opens in Almeria

In his speech, the Iranian envoy expressed delight that the culture of his country was being displayed at the museum. He reiterated that art was the best way for nations to exchange their views and get a correct understanding of other cultures.He said the Islamic Republic of Iran and Kingdom …

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India, Iran resolve to focus on connectivity, economic cooperation

India, Iran resolve to focus on connectivity, economic cooperation

The article written by Ashok Sajjanhar, President of Institute of Global Studies, and a former Ambassador of India to Kazakhstan, Sweden and Latvia, said the three-day visit of Hassan Rouhani to India, his first after becoming President in 2013, was testimony that India’s ”Think West” Policy, like its ”Act East” …

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Iran wants more facilities for Iranian tourists in Armenia

Iran wants more facilities for Iranian tourists in Armenia

In a meeting with Suren Karayan, Armenia Minister of Economic Development and Investments, Iranian Ambassador Kazem Sajjadi called for removing transit tariffs for Iranian trucks and buses and setting up more Halal food centers in Armenia for Iranian tourists. The roads connecting the two countries are said to be inappropriate …

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Tehran-Baku ties affect region

Tehran-Baku ties affect region

'We observed holding Iran cultural days event in Baku, and Iran also hosted Azerbaijan's,' Ziafat Askerov said in a meeting with Head of Islamic Culture and Relations Organizations Abouzar Ebrahimi Torkaman.He also referred to the MoU signed between Iran and Azerbaijan in 2014 as start of cultural cooperation between he …

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Iran Movies Days opens in Baku

Iran Movies Days opens in Baku

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Torkaman said when tongue is unable to express certain conceptions, art in its various forms comes to help man. He said Iranian movies are well acclaimed worldwide with some of them finding their ways into Academy Awards or the Oscars.Spirituality has the final say in …

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