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An ancient engineering feat that harnessed the wind

An ancient engineering feat that harnessed the wind

In the 40°C summer heat of Yazd, a desert city in the heart of Iran, a hot cup of chai would normally have been the last thing on my mind.However, a glance out from the breezy shaded patio where I sat onto the central courtyard, ablaze in the glaring evening …

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Zarif: Iran to quit JCPOA, if Europe mechanisms fail to work

Zarif: Iran to quit JCPOA, if Europe mechanisms fail to work

According to US media Washington Post, Zarif made the remarks Saturday night addressing a roundtable in Iran paermanent mission in New York.Countries are starting to make agreements to use their own currencies in bilateral trade, Zarif was quoted as saying.“You can use your own currency,” he said. “Sell stuff in …

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Iran to honor Persian poet Rumi

Iran to honor Persian poet Rumi

The 13th-century Persian poet maintained that human being can feel the spirit and the universe and transcend humanity and get closer to God.Rumi was born to native Persian-speaking parents, originally from Balkh, a city in Khorasan, which is now located in Afghanistan.Rumi's father was Baha ed-Din Walad, a theologian, jurist …

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Austria: US JCPOA withdrawal undermines mutual trust

Austria: US JCPOA withdrawal undermines mutual trust

According to Russian media 'Russia Today' Kneissl made the remarks addressing the 73rd session of the UNGA.'JCPOA is the outcome of international action and subject to independent verification regime which must be preserved,' she said.Elsewhere in her remarks, Kneissl referred to the war in Yemen saying Yemeni crisis is the …

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Iran, Iraq resume shipping line

Iran, Iraq resume shipping line

In its statement which was released on Saturday, Iraqi ministry announced that an Iraqi sea transportation company has transported 46 passengers to Khorramshahr.According to the statement, Iraqi Transport Minister Kadhim Finjan said that Iraq is ready to launch and resume sea transportation inside and outside the country.Meanwhile, head of Iraq …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on September 30

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on September 30

** IRAN NEWS- CBI allowed to defend rial by intervening in Forex market- US obsession with Iran backfiring everywhere- Tehran rejects Washington justifications for closing Basra consulate** IRAN DAILY- China: JCPOA serves int’l community’s interests- CBI permitted to defend rial in forex market- Iran: US accusations to justify Basra consulate …

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Saudi military positions hit by Yemeni missiles

Saudi military positions hit by Yemeni missiles

According to Almasirah news website, Yemeni Army’s missile unit fired a Zelzal 1 missile at Saudi military positions in Al-Faras Heights, near Najran.Meanwhile, Yemeni Army’s artillery unit destroyed a Saudi Arabia military convoy in Najran. Saudi military positions were also targeted by Yemeni popular committees and artillery unit.Saudi Arabia and …

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India behind terror attacks in Pakistan, Qureshi tells UNGA

India behind terror attacks in Pakistan, Qureshi tells UNGA

'Kulbhushan Yadav on the behest of Indian government planned terror attacks inside Pakistan,' he said while addressing the 73rd session in Urdu.Qureshi said that Pakistan seeks resolution of all issues through a comprehensive and serious dialogue.'Modi government wasted the opportunity for dialogue for the third time because of their negative …

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Iran always playing role in promoting global peace: UN official

Iran always playing role in promoting global peace: UN official

Addressing inaugural ceremony of Exhibition of Photo and Historic Documents on Iran-UN cooperation late Saturday, he added that one of the initiatives of Iran was Dialogue among Civilizations which was supported by the United Nations General Assembly, as the year 2001 was designated as the ‘Year of Dialogue among Civilizations’.Among …

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Syria, Iran discuss boosting strategic cooperation

Syria, Iran discuss boosting strategic cooperation

The two sides discussed the contract signed between them on constructing a power generation station in Lattakia Province with a capacity of 540 Watt with an estimated cost of 411 million Euro, SANA reported.The two sides also discussed means of providing spare parts, in addition to signing a contract on …

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