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Iran Ships First Crude to Chile in 16 Years: Bloomberg

Iran Ships First Crude to Chile in 16 Years: Bloomberg

'The Monte Toledo, a Suezmax-class tanker able to transport 1 million barrels, is due to reach the Pacific Coast port of San Vicente on July 12, according to signals from the ship. It exited the Persian Gulf earlier this month after loading at Kharg Island, Iran’s main export terminal,' Bloomberg …

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President Rouhani calls for firmer talks with Russia on JCPOA

President Rouhani calls for firmer talks with Russia on JCPOA

During the meeting, President Rouhani underlined the significant and constructive role of Russia in sound implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).Leading a delegation and at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, President Rouhani arrived China on Friday evening to attend and deliver a speech at Shanghai Cooperation …

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Iran's field athlete comes first in France

Iran's field athlete comes first in France

Keyvan Qanbarzadeh, who is training for Asian Games 2018, had previously become second in Germany before. Iran's discus thrower Ehsan Haddadi with a 66.68 meter throw ranked second in the Poland Grand Prix.A competitor from Jamaica with a 69.37 meter throw took the first place while the German discus thrower …

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No discrimination in Iranian education system

No discrimination in Iranian education system

'Seven Afghans ranked very high on the tests,' Ebrahim Khadaee said.Khodaee added that one Afghan student ranked first, two ranked third, one came sixth, and two ranked between 50 and 60. He also said that most of the mentioned students were born and schooled in Iran. Based on Islamic teachings …

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Int'l Quds Day observed at Iranian embassies around globe

Int'l Quds Day observed at Iranian embassies around globe

Iranian embassies in Tunisia, Belarus, Slovenia, Ireland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Lebanon commemorated the Quds Day in support of the people of Palestine on the International Quds Day that is observed in different parts of the world.Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on August 7, …

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5 tons of illicit drugs seized in SE Iran

5 tons of illicit drugs seized in SE Iran

'In an operation in Sarbaz county, a number of armed drug traffickers were arrested,' said Brigadier-General Mohammad Qanbari. Qanbari added that three drug-traffickers, 1.178 tons of opium, one Kalashnikov with three magazines, and a lot of ammo were seized in one operation. In Konarak and Saravan, 1.378 tons of opium …

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Pak analyst calls upon govt to continue friendly relations with Iran

Pak analyst calls upon govt to continue friendly relations with Iran

M Ali Baloch in an article published in Daily Times said that Pakistan already has India as a hostile neighbor on the eastern border thus must ensure that Iran with which it does not have any troubled past has no grouse against it.He said the lingering Afghan turmoil, raging unrest …

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Iran disabled swimmers bag 2 silver, 3 bronze in Berlin IDM

Iran disabled swimmers bag 2 silver, 3 bronze in Berlin IDM

The event started with the attendance of 550 athletes from 50 countries on June 7 and will be underway until June 10.Iran Shahin Izadyar in 100-meter freestyle with 57.10 seconds record ranked second.In 4×100 meter category, Iranian team received a bronze medal.9376**1771Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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Police officer killed in SE Iran

Police officer killed in SE Iran

Warrant officer Fardin Sanjari was martyred and Captain Behzadpour was injured in a conflict with smugglers, Head of Jiroft governorate security committee Ahmad Amini Ravesh told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).Over 500kg of opium and a car were confiscated in the operation, he said.Meanwhile, Jiroft prosecutor said that two …

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Beijing to continue economic cooperation with Tehran: Chinese official

Beijing to continue economic cooperation with Tehran: Chinese official

'China opposes any bans and pressure on Iran and has always been against unilateral sanctions on other countries,' Hua Chunying told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).'China and Iran have always preserved their trade exchanges and the two countries will continue cooperation according to the international protocols,' Chunying said while …

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