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Intelligence minister to visit Fordow, Natanz nuclear plants

Intelligence minister to visit Fordow, Natanz nuclear plants

The visit is to take place on June 25-26.Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is an uranium enrichment facility located 20 miles northeast of the Iranian city of Qom, near Fordow village. The site was revealed in September 2009.Natanz is Iran's primary enrichment facility and houses both the commercial Fuel Enrichment Plant …

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Zarif: Enemy after annihilating Iran not system

Zarif: Enemy after annihilating Iran not system

'It is Iran that is blocking them to achieve some of their ends and ambitions,' Zarif said at a meeting attended by officials from the Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture in Tehran.The enemy is after targeting today's Iran with its strategic geographical position, historical entity, rich resources …

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1st VP calls on all in Iran to get united against US

1st VP calls on all in Iran to get united against US

The Americans think they have waged a serious economic war against Iran, Jahangiri said at the Majlis (Parliament) open session this morning. They think in vain that they will succeed in crippling economy in order to compel Iran to negotiate with the US, Jahangiri said.He went on to say that …

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Funeral ceremony for martyred border guard held in Mashad

Funeral ceremony for martyred border guard held in Mashad

Jalal Behboudi Toroqi, 20, was martyred in armed clashes with terrorists in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, in southeastern Iran.On June 21, Iranian Border Guard Commander Brigadier General Qasem Rezaei said that two border guards had been martyred in armed clashes with terrorists and drug traffickers in Sistan-Baluchestan Province.Rezaei said about 1.1 tons …

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Iran condemns assassination attempt on Zimbabwe President

Iran condemns assassination attempt on Zimbabwe President

Qasemi expressed hope that the election in Zimbabwe would held peacefully through people’s unity, solidarity and vigilance.He also rejected adoption of hostile approach in following political goals.He also wished immediate recovery for those who were injured and sympathized with victims of the accident. According to Zimbabwe media ‘Herald Newspaper’ “at …

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Korean artist: Iranian art, history ‘unique’

Korean artist: Iranian art, history ‘unique’

Excerpts from the interview follow:What is your opinion about Iran and its people?KO YOHAN: Actually, I had heard a lot of bad news about Iran. I was worried about coming to Iran. But during my participation in different programs, I met a lot of artists here in Iran. They were …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on June 24

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on June 24

** IRAN NEWS- No sanctions waivers expected for Iran oil customers- Turkey calls for joint efforts with Iran against PKK- ICJ to hear Iran lawsuit against US** IRAN DAILY- ICJ to hear Iran’s lawsuit against US over frozen assets- Zanganeh: Kirkuk pipeline could increase current oil exports 10-fold- China says …

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India won't accept unilateral sanctions against Iran: FM

India won't accept unilateral sanctions against Iran: FM

In a meeting with East Azarbaijan Governor General Majid Khodabakhsh in Tabriz’ Shahid Madani Airport, she referred to her visit to several European states, particularly France, Italy and Luxemburg, saying that she held talks with five presidents, five foreign ministers and speakers of the countries during her tour of Europe.Noting …

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Quake shakes southern Iranian province

Quake shakes southern Iranian province

The quake hit the suburbs of Kangan port , Bushehr province at 1:43 hours local time Sunday (9:13 GMT Saturday).According to the Seismology Center of Tehran University, the epicenter of the quake was located at 27.86 degrees latitude and 52.13 degrees longitude at the depth of 24 kilometers underground.No report …

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Iraq says it killed 45 Daesh terrorists in Syria strike

Iraq says it killed 45 Daesh terrorists in Syria strike

Iraqi F-16 fighter jets carried out a “successful strike targeting a meeting of Daesh (IS) leaders” on Friday in the Hajin region, in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, a military statement said, AFP reported.Among those killed, it said, were a senior member of the jihadists’ “ministry of war”, …

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