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Historical site uncovered in sothern Tehran: Iranian official

Historical site uncovered in sothern Tehran: Iranian official

Director General of Cultural Herritage, Handicrafts and Tourism office of Tehran Province, Delavar Bozorgnia told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the ancient area has been unearthed recently by archeologists in Shahr-e Rey.Some parts of historical walls and other structures have been uncovered in the region located along Imam Ali …

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Jakarta supporting Caspian Sea conventions

Jakarta supporting Caspian Sea conventions

Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) held on the sidelines of the ceremony to mark the 73rd anniversary of Indonesia Independence Day on Friday, Octavino Alimudin said, 'For sure, in terms of territory the same with Indonesia having borders with 10 countries, we have …

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Legendary Iranian actor Entezami passes away

Legendary Iranian actor Entezami passes away

The actor's son Majid Entezami confirmed the death of his father on Friday. The great actor succumbed to prolonged illness.Born in 1924, he began his activities in theater in his 20s and later moved to Hanover, Germany, to study theater and cinema in a boarding school. After graduating in 1958, …

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Moscow ready to send 2nd nuclear fuel consignment to Iran

Moscow ready to send 2nd nuclear fuel consignment to Iran

'Russia continues to consistently implement its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA),' the statement reads. 'The Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation is carrying out a series of projects designed to ensure compliance with the terms of the JCPOA,' it added.'A bilateral high-tech Russian-Iranian project to reconfigure two …

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Zionists kill 2, injure 270 Palestinians

Zionists kill 2, injure 270 Palestinians

A Palestinian was shot in the head in Gaza while another was shot dead in east of Rafah, the ministry said.Of the 270 injured, 166 were treated in the medical centers of the region while 104 were sent to hospitals for severe injuries.Thousands of Palestinians and leaders of resistance groups …

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Chinese FM: Cooperation with Tehran will further improve

Chinese FM: Cooperation with Tehran will further improve

According to Xinhua, Wang described the JCPOA as a major multilateral achievement benefiting international community.“We have clearly said we oppose unilateral sanctions,” he said, reiterating his country’s adherence to the landmark deal.Beijing values ties with Tehran and favors development of cooperation on the basis of mutual interests, he said.Zarif, for …

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Syria condemns Saudi support for US-led coalition, terrorism

Syria condemns Saudi support for US-led coalition, terrorism

An official source at the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry told SANA that the Saudi authorities, who are plotters against the interests of the Arab nation, have pledged USD 100 million to the international coalition led by the Washington in defiance of the UN Security Council resolutions related to the crisis …

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4-fold increase in visa issuance to Iraqi Kurds

4-fold increase in visa issuance to Iraqi Kurds

Referring to the increase in the number of requests for travelling to Iran over the past few months, the Iranian diplomatic mission said that 2,800 visas have been issued to Iraqi Kurdish citizens during July-August period. The Iranian consulate general underlined that Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan region are boosting cultural, …

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Iran top regional power in producing defense technologies

Iran top regional power in producing defense technologies

In a pre-sermon speech on Friday in Ahwaz, Abu Taleb Shafaqat referred to the designation of August 22 as ‘Day of Defense Industries’, saying that no decision is made today in the world without seeking Iran’s view. “The Iranian nation has managed to extend its strategic depth in the region …

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Avicenna Int’l Chess Tournament kicks off in western Iran

Avicenna Int’l Chess Tournament kicks off in western Iran

Speaking to the Islamic Republic News agency (IRNA), Head of Hamedan Chess Committee Ahmad Ali Babaei said that 16 prominent foreign players were participating in the event.The tournament is underway in three A, B and C groups, he said.Ehsan Ghaem-Maghami, Iranian chess grandmaster did not take part in the event …

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