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Political means only way to settle Syrian crisis: Official

Political means only way to settle Syrian crisis: Official

Khatinzadeh wrote Tehran hosts Syrian minster of foreign affairs today, adding that the agenda of the meeting of Syrian minister with Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif is mutual ties and regional cooperation between Iran and Syria.He added Iran is standing by the Syrian people in fighting with terrorism. Syrian Minister of …

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Int’l short film Festival of Turkey awards Iranian film

Int’l short film Festival of Turkey awards Iranian film

Hak-iş shortfilm International Festival  was held on December 3 at the Hilton hotel lobby in Ankara.The "Night Shift" was awarded the best foreign film among 4,217 films from 120 countries. The Iranian short film reveals the story of a mother who leaves her daughter alone in the Corona Pandemic and focuses on her job …

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Official: COVID-19 kills 284 more in Iran

Official: COVID-19 kills 284 more in Iran

Lari said that, with 284 new victims, the country’s total COVID-19 deaths mounted to 50,594.Some 10,827 new cases of infection with the COVID-19 were found over the past 24 hours, some 1,691 of whom have been hospitalized, she added. Lari noted that a total of 1,051,374 Iranians have been confirmed …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on December 7

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on December 7

** IRAN DAILY-- Rouhani: Iran preparing for speedy increase of oil production Iran is gearing up for a quick boost in its oil output, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday ahead of a possible easing of US sanctions after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.Rouhani said Iran exported more than two million …

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Iranian diplomat shares views with Japanese, Indian, Brazilian envoys

Iranian diplomat shares views with Japanese, Indian, Brazilian envoys

During the meetings with the Japanese Ambassador Aikawa Kazutoshi and Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra, Araghchi explored avenues for boosting bilateral relations.  Meanwhile, the outgoing Brazilian envoy Rodrigo de Azeredo Santos bid farewell with Araghchi on Sunday. 8072**2050 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English

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Iran to train Afghanistan railway staff

Iran to train Afghanistan railway staff

Mohammad Rasouli said exploitation of Khaf-Herat railway will start immediately after inauguration.Islamic Republic of Iran Railways had earlier had cooperation with Afghanistan and had held training courses for them, he added. Rasouli noted that Afghan personnel will be trained in two phases for this giant project. The 220-km Khaf-Herat railroad …

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Syrian FM arrives in Tehran

Syrian FM arrives in Tehran

Mekdad and his accompanying delegation were received upon their arrival by a number of senior officials of the Iranian Foreign Ministry and members of the Syrian embassy in Tehran, SANA reported.During the visit, Mekdad is slated to hold several meetings with senior Iranian officials, focusing on ways to strengthen bilateral …

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Iran ready to transfer home COVID19 vaccine from source countries

Iran ready to transfer home COVID19 vaccine from source countries

Iran's air industry is ready to distribute the vaccines across the country, Mohammad Eslami said at a ceremony held in Tehran on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day on December 7.Iran's air industry can be a pioneer in providing health for people, the duty which has already been done …

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Hainan Island Int’l Film Fest opens with Iranian director attending

Hainan Island Int’l Film Fest opens with Iranian director attending

“Sun Children” and “Bandar Band” from Iranian filmmakers will go on screen at the Hainan International Film Festival, which will take place in the Chinese city of Sanya from December 5 to 12, according to Shen.The movies will be going on screen in Asian Spectrum, a non-competitive section that aims …

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Intelligence ministry dismantles network of int’l drug traffickers, arms smugglers

Intelligence ministry dismantles network of int’l drug traffickers, arms smugglers

The international gang of arms, ammunition, and narcotics traffickers led by two foreign nationals inside the country were identified and arrested in two intelligent operations through extensive intelligence and operational measures by Iran's Intelligence Directorate of West Azarbaijan Province in northwest of Iran.The gang's internal leader was arrested along with three main …

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