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Larijani: US criminal assassination empowers ‘Resistance’

Larijani: US criminal assassination empowers ‘Resistance’

Speaking in a meeting with Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis, Larijani said Iran-Syria relations have always been strategic.He noted that Americans were aimed at weakening Resistance Axis by assassinating IRGC Quds Force Commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani. Of course they made mistake since assassination turned out to be an important …

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Defense Minister: US’ mistake very costly for its presence in region

Defense Minister: US’ mistake very costly for its presence in region

Speaking in a meeting with Syrian Defense Minister Ali Abdullah Ayyoub, Hatami praised Syrian officials' sympathy on General Soleimani martyrdom.He added that the Resistance will continue after General Soleimani since it has now turned out to be an ideology and regional discourse.   He noted that ISIS' hegemony would be inevitable …

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Iran, China call for combating drug trafficking

Iran, China call for combating drug trafficking

The Iranian official made the remarks in a meeting with China's top-ranking officials in Beijing, adding both sides urged implementing the MoU on anti-drug and chemical precursors that were inked in 2018.Also, the states held talks on sharing experiences, delegations as well as experts on the areas of mutual interest. 7129**2050 …

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Judiciary Chief vows to protect rights of air disaster victims

Judiciary Chief vows to protect rights of air disaster victims

“An important point in the disaster [of downing the Ukrainian airplane] is the legal aspect that must be followed up. I assure all people that all material and moral rights of the victims and their families will be fully protected,” Raisi said in the Judiciary's High Council session on Monday.He …

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British Foreign Office summons Iran envoy

British Foreign Office summons Iran envoy

He said that the US Foreign Office measure was in reaction to the detention of UK Ambassador in Tehran Rob Macaire.Iranian Ambassador to the UK Hamid Baeidinejad in separate messages referred to the Europeans embassies' advice to their nationals not to attend demonstrations in Iran and the diplomats working in these embassies …

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Special jury award of Greek fest goes to Iranian director

Special jury award of Greek fest goes to Iranian director

Produced by Morteza Shabani, the documentary depicts the story of a ten-year-old boy who collects the copper wires along with his friends. They gather the wires from homes demolished during war and sell them to make a living.The 22nd edition of the Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young …

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Top Iranian, Syrian officials meet in Tehran

Top Iranian, Syrian officials meet in Tehran

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Shamkhani holds talks with Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis in Tehran, Iran, January 13, 2019. IRNA/Ehsan Naderipour IRNA English

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FM Zarif signs ‘Memorial Book’ of Sultan Qaboos

FM Zarif signs ‘Memorial Book’ of Sultan Qaboos

Sultan Qaboos of Oman bin Said al Said died after several months of illness at the age of 79, Omani media said on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday Iran is willing to develop friendly relations with Oman. Zarif made the remarks in a meeting with new …

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Pres. Rouhani calls for all-out expansion of Tehran-Muscat ties

Pres. Rouhani calls for all-out expansion of Tehran-Muscat ties

In the message which was addressed to the New Sultan of Oman Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, it said"Congratulations and appreciation for the appointment of His Excellency as King of Oman."The relationship between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Oman monarchy was founded on the basis of mutual trust, during …

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2 Iranian singers cancel concerts in grieve for air crash victims

2 Iranian singers cancel concerts in grieve for air crash victims

Veteran pop artist Alireza Assar was due to meet his fans in a long-awaited concert in Tehran after which was to be held after 36 months, but the recent events which described them as "deeply sad", have forced the artist to cancel his performance.A Ukraine Airline passenger plane carrying 176 people …

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