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Iran underlines developing ties with Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran underlines developing ties with Iraqi Kurdistan

Shariatmadari, heading a delegation, is in Erbil to attend the Iran-KRG economic opportunities meeting.The event is to be held with the attendance of Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan, Nechirvan Barzani, Iran envoy to Iraq, Iraj Masjedi, Iraqi governor generals and chambers of commerce of Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan Region. After …

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JCPOA defendable in any situation

JCPOA defendable in any situation

He defended Iran nuclear deal, also known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying, 'We believe that we have made the best decision.'Nobakht referred to Zionist PM recent anti-Iran show, saying Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to create a wave against Iran and the JCPOA.'We believe that International Atomic Energy Agency …

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SW Iran quake injury count hits 51

SW Iran quake injury count hits 51

Thirty one of those injured was transferred to hospital and 20 others were treated on site, Mojtaba Khaledi told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale rocked Sisakht in southwestern Province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad on Wednesday.According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics …

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Iran attends Int’l Silk Road meeting in Turkmenistan

Iran attends Int’l Silk Road meeting in Turkmenistan

The event was held with the attendance of delegations from 20 countries.Holding meeting with Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, participating in the inauguration ceremony of Türkmenbaşy international port and Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Road Ministers meeting are on Abbas Akhundi’d itinerary. According to Berdimuhamedow the event is aimed to revive Silk …

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Pakistan Hazara Shia community calls off hunger strike on Army Chief’s assurance

Pakistan Hazara Shia community calls off hunger strike on Army Chief’s assurance

General Bajwa, while meeting with the community members, assured that those who have targeted the community will “suffer twice as much”.The community, whose Central Asian features make them easy targets, has been targeted in a sustained campaign of murders and bombings since 2013. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) further quoted …

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UNGA spokesman: JCPOA, result of genuine efforts, diplomacy

UNGA spokesman: JCPOA, result of genuine efforts, diplomacy

“The President supports the preservation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. He considers it to be a result of genuine efforts made in the spirit of diplomacy, dialogue, negotiation and compromise, Varma said in a letter on behalf of the UNGA President to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). …

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Iran, KRG discuss developing all-out ties

Iran, KRG discuss developing all-out ties

Masjedi is in Erbil to attend the conference on developing economic ties between Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan Region.During the meeting both sides discussed developing all-out relations including the economic and cultural domains.Highlighting increasing Iranian firms’ presence and also negotiations on developing trade cooperation and investment, removing customs barriers were among …

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Moderate tremor jolts SW Iran

Moderate tremor jolts SW Iran

According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the tremor occurred at 8:38 hours local time (4:08 GMT) in an area located at the depth of 8 km underground.No casualties or damage to property have been reported.Iran sits on major fault lines and is prone to …

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Japan not to move its embassy to Holy Quds

Japan not to move its embassy to Holy Quds

Shinzō Abe made the remarks in a meeting with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine and Palestinian National Authority.During the meeting the Japanese PM expressed readiness to help realize peace operation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Abbas underlined the fact that establishing independent Palestine with Quds as its …

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US court: Iran must pay $6bn in damages to victims of 9/11 attacks

US court: Iran must pay $6bn in damages to victims of 9/11 attacks

George Daniels, the judge of the Southern District Court of New York issues the judgment in absentia Monday. A US fact finding commission formed after the September 11, 2001 terror attack reached to a conclusion that Iran had not played any role in the incident.Daniels in his latest judgment accused …

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