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Iran Air Force comdr arrives in Pakistan

Iran Air Force comdr arrives in Pakistan

The visit is taking place upon the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman during which they are scheduled to discuss bilateral issues.Holding meetings with Pakistani high-ranking military officials is also on the Iranian commander's visit program. Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army Qamar Javed …

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US-led coalition perpetrates new massacres against civilians in Deir Ezzor

US-led coalition perpetrates new massacres against civilians in Deir Ezzor

Civil sources told SANA Sunday that the US-led collation carried out several raids on the houses of citizens in the said villages, claiming the lives of at least 29 persons.Deir ez-Zor is the largest city in eastern Syria and the seventh largest in the country. Located 450 km to the …

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Iran sabre fencing team runner-up in Poland World Cup

Iran sabre fencing team runner-up in Poland World Cup

After defeating Hungary, Iran advanced to final match during which Iranian players stood against South Korea and were overpowered 31-45 and grabbed the second title. Hungary hit Russian rival in qualifiers and stood on the third place.The World Cup Sabre de Wolodyjowski was held on February 23-25. The event was …

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Iran filmmaker to judge in Muscat Int'l Film Fest

Iran filmmaker to judge in Muscat Int'l Film Fest

Bavi Sajed has received several awards at Arabian film festivals and is the only representative from Iran participating in Muscat Festival arbitration board.The 10th Muscat International Film Festival is slated to be held on April 7-13. Over 100 Arabic and non-Arabic films will participate in the event.9376**1377Follow us on Twitter …

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FM Zarif to embark on Balkan, Eastern Europe tour

FM Zarif to embark on Balkan, Eastern Europe tour

A high ranking trade delegation comprising economic activists and entrepreneurs from private and public sectors will accompany Zarif during his tour of Balkan and East European states, Qasemi said.Meeting with his counterparts and other top officials of these countries and holding forums between traders are on the agenda of the …

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4.4 magnitude quake shakes Hormuzgan province

4.4 magnitude quake shakes Hormuzgan province

According to the seismology center affiliated to the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the tremor occurred at 23:45:47 hours local time Sunday at 56.61 degrees longitude and 27.57 degrees latitude at the depth of 20 kilometers. No report is yet available on the possible casualties or damage to properties.The epicenter …

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Iran, Japan to draw up health cooperation protocol

Iran, Japan to draw up health cooperation protocol

Speaking at the third meeting of the working group of the Council on Iran-Japan Ties attended by Japanese Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Social Welfare Kida, Mohsen Asadi-Lari highlighted the two countries’ capacities in the health sector.Expressing Iran’s interest in making use of Japan’s experience and capabilities in the …

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Iran ups electricity exports to Afghanistan

Iran ups electricity exports to Afghanistan

He told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2017) more than 48,000 megawatts electricity had been exported to Afghanistan through Dogharoun distribution post.This amount is supplying needed electricity by Afghanistan villages close to Dogharoun border, with 13,000 households. Taibud …

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Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers earn colorful medals at Ukraine Memorial

Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers earn colorful medals at Ukraine Memorial

Iran’s Farshad Belfakeh in the weight category of 72 kg defeated Belarusian rival at qualifiers and received a bronze medal.He had also overpowered Georgia 5-4, but was overshined by Ukraine and advanced to qualifiers stage.Ramin Bastani in the weight category of 55 kg hit Armenia 4-1 and received a bronze …

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Mild quake jolts southern Iran

Mild quake jolts southern Iran

According to the Seismological Center affiliated to the Institute of Geophysics of Tehran University, the quake occurred at 20:06 hours local time 17 kilometers from Assalouyeh at the depth of 18 kilometers underground.Director General of Bushehr Crisis Management Department Qasem Qaedi said that no damage to life or property has …

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