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US trying to distract attention from real reasons of Afghanistan war: Iran official

US trying to distract attention from real reasons of Afghanistan war: Iran official

Following the last week's attack by the terrorist group of Taliban on the western Afghan province of Farah, some blamed neighboring countries for the assault, Bahram Qasemi said.The American commanders, through their military presence in Afghanistan for several years, killing thousands of innocent people there and being incapable of establishing …

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Iran health minister leaves for Geneva

Iran health minister leaves for Geneva

'The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board,' wrote WHO official website.The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the …

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Iran president congratulates Montenegro on Independence Day

Iran president congratulates Montenegro on Independence Day

In his message, President Rouhani expressed hope that the two countries' cooperation would grow in all areas. The Iranian president further wished prosperity and success for the Montenegrin people and government.After the May 21 referendum held in 2006, Montenegro formally declared Independence on June 3 in the same year. 1483**1771 …

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Iranian teenagers runner-ups in China soccer tourney

Iranian teenagers runner-ups in China soccer tourney

In the last day of the four-team tournament, China and Japan ended in a tie; therefore, Japan could come first with the one point gained in the match to make its points seven, and Iran ranked second, with six points, according to Iran's soccer federation's report on Monday.China and Kyrgyzstan …

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Headlines in Iranian English language dailies on May 21

Headlines in Iranian English language dailies on May 21

**IRAN DAILY- Zarif: Europe's support for nuclear deal not enough- Rouhani: US attempts to isolate Iran have backfired- Iran to produce 30m tons of sponge iron in 2019**FINANCIAL TRIBUNE- US ploys fall by the wayside- China, US vow not to start trade war- 5-6% flexibility in $ rate until March**KAYHAN …

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Saudi jet fighters bomb Yemeni capital city

Saudi jet fighters bomb Yemeni capital city

The Saudi jet fighters also bombed the city of Midi in Hajjah governorate four times Sunday.Saudi troops also targeted parts of Razih border city in Sa'dah governorate with artillery shells.Meanwhile, Yemeni army units repelled an offensive of Saudi troops and their mercenaries in Jizan near border with Yemen, killing and …

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Blacklisting CBI chief,sign of US disrespect for int'l norms

Blacklisting CBI chief,sign of US disrespect for int'l norms

On May 15, the US treasury department announced that it has unilaterally imposed sanction against Governor of Central Bank of Iran. It came after US President Donald Trump announced on May 18 Washington's withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with six world powers known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan …

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Iran finishes runner up in FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour

Iran finishes runner up in FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour

In men's final match of the one start event, the Iranian team B consisting of Rahman Raoufi and Hamed Mirza-Ali in a close competition against the Serbian team lost the game 2-1 to win the silver medal.The teams from Russia and host country Turkey ranked third and fourth respectively.The Iranian …

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Tunnel network, IEDS discovered by Army in Hama countryside

Tunnel network, IEDS discovered by Army in Hama countryside

A filed source told SANA that army’s engineering units removed the earthen ramparts and concrete barriers and dismantled dozens of mines on the main entrance to the town of Hour Binfseh planted by terrorists before they were evacuated to northern Syria.The source added that terrorist dismantled 10 IEDs on the …

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Army close to finishing off terrorists in al-Hajar al-Aswad

Army close to finishing off terrorists in al-Hajar al-Aswad

SANA’s correspondent in southern Damascus said that information circulated by some media outlets about the exit of Daesh terrorists from al-Hajar al-Aswad is untrue.The correspondent added that the army is carrying out combat tactics to cleanse the building blocks, tunnels and trenches, destroying terrorists’ dens and fortified points.The Army’s storming …

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