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Moscow calls on Washington to withdraw forces from Syria

Moscow calls on Washington to withdraw forces from Syria

In a press conference on Thursday, Zakharova said that the Russian side has credible information that the US forces deployed in al-Tanf area, which includes al-Rukban camp, are fully aware of the presence of hundreds of Daesh (ISIS) and Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organizations in the camp and are using the …

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Iran advances to finals of Asian Games kabaddi competitions

Iran advances to finals of Asian Games kabaddi competitions

The two teams came to a 9-9 draw in the first half, but in the second half, Iran appeared differently and managed to beat it mighty rival. Iran will play the final game against South Korea on Friday. Earlier in the day, Iranian national women's kabaddi team also advanced to …

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Supreme Leader appoints new IRGC navy commander

Supreme Leader appoints new IRGC navy commander

In a separate decree, Ayatollah Khamenei appointed former commander of IRGC Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi as deputy commander of IRGC in charge of coordination.The Supreme Leader lauded capabilities and invaluable experiences of the new IRGC navy commander and thanked for sincere efforts of the former IRGC navy commander Rear …

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Iranian sabre fencers rank 2nd in 2018 Asian Games

Iranian sabre fencers rank 2nd in 2018 Asian Games

Peyman Fakhri's men lost the game to South Korea 45-32. The 18th Asian Games is being held from August 18 to September 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. 9341**1396Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish برچسب ها ورزش Iran fencing Asian Games www.irna.ir

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4.9 magnitude quake jolts southern Iran

4.9 magnitude quake jolts southern Iran

According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the tremor occurred at 15:22 hours local time (10:58 GMT) at the depth of 5 km underground.No report has so far been released on the likely casualty or damage to property. 1430**1396Follow us on Twitter@IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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Iran tops Asia wrestling

Iran tops Asia wrestling

The Greco-Roman competitions took place on August 21 and 22 (Tuesday and Wednesday). Mohjammad-Ali Gerayee and Hossein Norouzi received the gold medals of 77 and 87 kg weight classes; while Mehrad Mardani and Mohammad-Reza Gerayee won the bronze medals in 60 and 67 kg weight classes.Two other Iranian wrestlers also …

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'Hunting Season' to compete in San Francisco Festival

'Hunting Season' to compete in San Francisco Festival

The international poster of the movie was unveiled on Thursday. Directed by Daryush Yari, the movie is about a musician named Rana. She is about to go to Europe to play in a concert, but she receives some news about her daughter's return to Rana's birthplace where she fled from …

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Iran's Armenian archbishop condemns US president's moves

Iran's Armenian archbishop condemns US president's moves

'On behalf of the Christian Armenians of Isfahan and South of Iran, I condemn the recent measures taken by the US president, especially the ones against the peace-seeking Iranian nation,' the statement read.'US withdrawal from the international deal [of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action] cannot weaken the Iranians' strong will; …

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Iran women's heavyweight rowing team gets bronze

Iran women's heavyweight rowing team gets bronze

The Iranian national team, consisting of Parisa Ahmadi and Maryam Karami received the bronze medal with the time of 7:35.45.Iran has been able to receive nine gold, seven silver, and 7 bronze medals so far.The Iranian outfit at the 2018 Asian Games comprises 280 sportsmen and 98 sportswomen who compete …

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'Orange Days' premiere to be in Toronto Festival

'Orange Days' premiere to be in Toronto Festival

Lahooti told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Thursday that the 43rd TIFF will be held on September 6-16.The event has changed to one of the most important cinematic event alongside Cannes, Venice, and Berlin festivals. Orange Days regards Aban, a 45-old woman, who mediates and finds jobs for …

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