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Russia opposed to revision of JCPOA

Russia opposed to revision of JCPOA

Washington’s return to JCPOA is no reason for reconsidering the deal or imposition of additional instruments on Iran and other participants in the deal, the official told TASS news agency on condition of anonymity.The Russian Foreign Ministry official said that as far as the JCPOA is concerned, the situation should not …

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Pakistani expert calls for lifting US sanctions on Iran

Pakistani expert calls for lifting US sanctions on Iran

In an interview with IRNA Dr. Rizwana Abbasi, the head of Department of International Relations at the national University of Modern Languages, Islamabad said although, the new US Administration has laid out a foreign-policy vision for the next four years in which repairing alliances and accords is one of its …

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Iran official calls for initiating “economic diplomacy” with ECO member countries

Iran official calls for initiating “economic diplomacy” with ECO member countries

Speaking in an exclusive interview with IRNA economic correspondent, Mehrdad Sa’adat said that Iran had significant trade with ECO member countries which reduced after the COVID-19 outbreak in February 2020.He said that many efforts have been made for the current level of trade be secured and maintained. Referring to Iran’s …

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Vaezi condoles death of football icon Minavand

Vaezi condoles death of football icon Minavand

Vaezi also sympathized with the bereaved family of Mr. Minavand and the Iranian football community.Minavand, a former midfielder of Iranian national football team and Persepolis club passed away on Wednesday night due to COVID-19. “Unfortunately, the evil coronavirus disease took away another popular and valuable figure from us,” Vaezi said. …

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Ex-Persepolis Midfielder Minavand succumbs to COVID-19

Ex-Persepolis Midfielder Minavand succumbs to COVID-19

Minavand died Wednesday night after a battle with COVID-19.He was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Laleh Hospital in Tehran on January, 21, 2021. The 45-year-old coach was part of Iran national football team in the 1998 FIFA World Cup and also won a bronze medal with the Persians …

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AFC condoles ex-Persepolis Midfielder’s death

AFC condoles ex-Persepolis Midfielder’s death

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in its official account in Instagram, said: "Our heartfeld condolences to the family and friends of Mehrdad Minavand who passed away in Tehran after a battle with COVID-19". Former Iran and Persepolis football team midfielder Mehrdad Minavand passed away because of COVID-19 on Wednesday night. He was …

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Iranian Armenian martyrs sacrificed lives for country’s honor, security: Official

Iranian Armenian martyrs sacrificed lives for country’s honor, security: Official

He made the remarks in a meeting with family members of an Iranian Armenian martyr late on Tuesday.During the meeting, he also referred to the Armenian community as an integral part of the Iranian society which has been and is sympathetic with its compatriots and the establishment in various fields. …

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Riyadh must prove its detente claims in action

Riyadh must prove its detente claims in action

Heidar al-Barzanji said in the exclusive interview with IRNA that Saudi Arabia’s policies have thus far intensified tension in the region and if detente is now in their minds they must prove it in their acts, not merely words of mouth.Referring to Islamic Republic of Iran’s record on promoting détente …

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Zarif’s regional tour a milestone for Caucasus peace: Iran envoy

Zarif’s regional tour a milestone for Caucasus peace: Iran envoy

Ahead of FM Zarif’s trip to Georgia, Akbar Ghasemi wrote a note, which was published in leading Georgian Resonance newspaper and Interpress news agency, reviewing the latest regional developments and mutual relations as well as the impact of the visit.He wrote: The Iranian foreign minister is embarking on a regional tour …

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Iran ready to help Kenya on knowledge-based companies

Iran ready to help Kenya on knowledge-based companies

Sattari headed a delegation of knowledge-based and creative companies to Nairobi, the Kenyan capital.Sattari said in the meeting that Iran has been fighting with the most oppressive sanctions of the US for the past 40 years, but not only the sanctions could not stop Iran’s progress, they were also the best stimulus …

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