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New atmosphere prevailing Iran-Europe economic relations in post-JCPOA era

New atmosphere prevailing Iran-Europe economic relations in post-JCPOA era

Prior to this, during the past 30 months since the implementation of the JCPOA, signed between Iran and P5+1, in January 2016, particularly in the period after Trump took office as US president, Washington had always failed to demonstrate its full commitment to its pledges under the deal.This comes as …

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Bahraini opponents gather before embassy in London

Bahraini opponents gather before embassy in London

Carrying the pictures of Sheikh Isa Qassim, the protestors shouted slogans against Bahrain rulers' discriminatory behaviors.They also showed their displeasure at the siege of the sheikh's house in Bahrain, the US and Britain's support for the crimes of the regime. Since May 23, 2017, Diraz area in which the detained …

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Trip to heart of earth's longest Qanat

Trip to heart of earth's longest Qanat

The underground tunnel, extending 100km with 2,115 wells, is one of the oldest in the country dating back to 3,000 years.The most beautiful part of the qanat is where its water pours into Vaziri Watermill in Koshk-e Nou District of Yazd city. Walking through water along qanat creates a different …

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Bahraini detainees 'sexually abused': Washington Post

Bahraini detainees 'sexually abused': Washington Post

'Advocacy groups report that the human rights situation has deteriorated sharply in the past year as Bahrain has taken steps, including resuming the trials of civilians in military courts, that contradict recommendations from an independent panel set up after 2011,' Whaington Post wrote.The Post published the rather short report about …

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Iran FM, Econ Min in parl't for FATF

Iran FM, Econ Min in parl't for FATF

'The bill to join the FATF will be discussed with the presence of the Foreign Minister Zarif, his deputy Abbas Araqchi, and Economy Minister Krbasian in a closed session,' said Fatemeh Zolqadr.'The head of Majlis research center, the head of economy committee, and some representatives will deliver speeches in the …

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Headlines in Iranian English language dailies on May 20

Headlines in Iranian English language dailies on May 20

**Iran Daily-Europe reassures Iran of commitment to JCPOA-Muslim states urge int’l protection force for Palestinians-More than 100 killed in Cuba plane crash**FINANCIAL TRIBUNE -Global insurers review Iran deals under European guarantees-Brent prices anticipated to rise over supply concerns-Over 100 killed in Cuba plane crash**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL - EU’s verbal pledge without …

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Yemeni missile hit Saudi radar brigade in Khamis Mushait

Yemeni missile hit Saudi radar brigade in Khamis Mushait

The locally made Badr 1 missile hit the target accurately, Islamic Republic News Agency quoted Almasirah Net as saying.Saudi state-run Al Ekhbariya TV network while confirming the firing of a missile at Khamis Mushait, claimed that Saudi air defenses had intercepted and downed the missile over the city.The three year …

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European firms to boost investments in Iran: Minister

European firms to boost investments in Iran: Minister

Speaking at a press conference with visiting EU Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete, Ardekanian told reporters that the conference to be held in Tehran would provide an opportunity for Iran and EU Member States to prepare the grounds for expansion of cooperation and attraction of foreign investments.Through …

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26th Int’l Qur’an Exhibition opens

26th Int’l Qur’an Exhibition opens

Ayatollah Sobhani said in his message to the event that Qur’an boasts of unending concepts, as innumerable works have been created inspired by the Holy Book. Hailing glory of Qur’an, he added that the eternal religion should have an eternal miracle to shine until the Resurrection Day.Director of the 26th …

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Israel trying to drag US into war with Iran: Political analyst

Israel trying to drag US into war with Iran: Political analyst

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabia are after regime change in Iran and they are after creating a war with Iran, Iranian former diplomat and now a researcher at Princeton University told BBC Hardtalk’s Stephen Sackur.“They are after dragging the US and the international community into a new …

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