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EU voices condolences over Iran air accident

EU voices condolences over Iran air accident

“Today's plane accident in Iran caused the loss of a high number of lives. In these difficult hours, the EU sends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and their loved ones,” the statement reads.An Iranian passenger plane of Asseman Airlines hit Dena Mountains, 120 km from Semirom, …

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Iran continues search to find debris of ATR plane: Emergency official

Iran continues search to find debris of ATR plane: Emergency official

'There is still no sign of the plane,' Jalal Pouranfard told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).Despite the ten-hour effort yesterday to search for the crashed plane which departed Tehran for Yassouj on Sunday morning, still nothing is found, Pouranfard said.The official added 40 ambulances and 45 search and rescue …

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Iran urges Iraq's Kurdistan to push for border markets

Iran urges Iraq's Kurdistan to push for border markets

Referring to his visit to a border market in Iran's Sardasht and meeting local officials, Morteza Ebadi said on Sunday, 'Improving the condition of the markets on the shared borders of Iran and Iraq requires serious efforts of the latter's Kurdistan Region in their talks with Baghdad.'The markets are a …

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Syrian Army discovers Daesh tunnels in Deir Ezzor

Syrian Army discovers Daesh tunnels in Deir Ezzor

SANA’s reporter in Deir Ezzor said that one of the tunnels is located within al-Shara mountains in Tishreen neighborhood and is 200 meters long and 100 meters deep, containing 16 rooms that were used as fortified positions for the leaders of Daesh.The reporter added that another tunnel was found in …

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Pakistan Army chief condoles with Iran over plane crash

Pakistan Army chief condoles with Iran over plane crash

“COAS condoles loss of precious lives in the tragic Iranian plane crash. Shares grief of the bereaved families and brotherly Iranian nation,” a statement issued by military's media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.A passenger plane 'ATR' belonging to Asseman Airline crashed in the outskirts of Semirom city, south …

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Charity fundraising market held for quake victims in Iran

Charity fundraising market held for quake victims in Iran

The market was held on Sunday with participation of the wives of some Iranians residing in Tokyo including Iranian embassy staff , Cultural attaché office, Al-Mustafa International University, Persian Carpet Association, Iran's handicraft dealers and a number of Iranian and Japanese businesspersons.Iranian dishes, handicrafts, carpet, and various food products were …

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UN chief extends condolences over Iran's plane crash

UN chief extends condolences over Iran's plane crash

'Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic airplane accident today near Yasuj, Iran, United Nations Secretary-General has extended his heartfelt condolences to the country’s people and Government,' he said in a message issued by his spokesman Stéphane Dujarric.An Iranian passenger plane of Asseman Airlines hit Dena Mountains, 120 km from …

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171 Syrian civilians killed since Turkey's incursion into Afrin

171 Syrian civilians killed since Turkey's incursion into Afrin

Over the same period, 458 more Syrian civilians have been wounded in air raids, artillery and mortar attacks of the Turkish army and accompanying terrorists. The attacks also inflicted heavy damage on infrastructures and houses in Afrin region, northwest of Aleppo.The Syrian media also reported Sunday on an agreement reached …

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Turkish president condoles Iranian counterpart on plane crash

Turkish president condoles Iranian counterpart on plane crash

In his message, the Turkish president expressed deep sorrow over the incident and sympathized with the brotherly and friendly nation of Iran particularly the bereaved families of the victims.A passenger plane 'ATR' belonging to Aseman Airline crashed in the outskirts of Semirom city, south of Isfahan province, on Sunday morning …

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Velayati wraps up Iraq visit

Velayati wraps up Iraq visit

Velayati visited the neighboring state to take part in the opening ceremony of the Iraqi Forum for Proximity of Islamic Unity and sit down for talks with the country’s top-ranking officials on bilateral ties as well as latest regional developments.During his stay in Iraq, he held talks with Foreign Minister …

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