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COVID-19 claims 77 more lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official

COVID-19 claims 77 more lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official

Some 8,017 new cases of infection with the COVID-19 were found over the past 24 hours, some 678 of whom have been hospitalized, Lari said.She added that with the 77 new victims, the country's total COVID-19 deaths mounted to 59,341. Lari noted that 1,331,162 patients out of a total of …

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Iran to launch manufacturing line of Russian COVID-19 vaccine: Official

Iran to launch manufacturing line of Russian COVID-19 vaccine: Official

Vaezi told IRNA that the project will be carried out as per Iran-Russia prior agreement to that effect.Iran has decided to provide a variety of vaccines ranging from the WHO-affiliate COVAX vaccines, to Russian, Indian and Chinese vaccines as well as domestic vaccines, he pointed out. The Iranian government does …

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President calls for speedy relief operations in quake-stricken areas

President calls for speedy relief operations in quake-stricken areas

In a telephone conversation with Governor-General  of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Hossein Kalantari, President Rouhani stressed the need to use all the province's capacities to advance relief operations in the quake-hit region and the need for temporary settlement of the people whose homes are damaged.He said that due to the cold season, …

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Iran stand draws attentionsat Minsk Int’l Book Fair

Iran stand draws attentionsat Minsk Int’l Book Fair

The Iranian stand features artworks in the areas of Iranology, Islamology, classical literature, and Iranian poetry as well as handicrafts.Also, eye-catching works of Iranian miniature, a traditional style of painting, are being showcased at the fair. The exhibition features 281 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Iran, Austria, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, …

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Accelerating trade digitalization in times of pandemic

Accelerating trade digitalization in times of pandemic

Tomorrow marks the entry into force of a new international agreement promoting paperless trade, a timely reminder of how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought digital solutions to regional development challenges into the limelight.Paperless trade across borders has proven an effective way to mitigate trade disruptions since the onset of the …

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Iran: US must lift sanctions to revive P5+1

Iran: US must lift sanctions to revive P5+1

Khatibzadeh wrote in his Tweeter account that “Reminder: Because of US withdrawal from JCPOA, there is NO P5+1. It is now ONLY Iran and P4+1.”“Remember, Trump left the room and tried to blow it up,” he pointed out. “Gestures are fine. But to revive P5+1, US must Act: LIFT sanctions. …

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Iraqi expert: sanctions on Iran must be removed in reality

Iraqi expert: sanctions on Iran must be removed in reality

In an interview with IRNA, Al-Kindi pointed out that Americans cannot be trusted.They must actually lift their unlawful sanctions, he said, adding that only then Iran could be expected to resume the JCPOA commitments. What happened on the JCPOA is the US’ irresponsibility during Trump's presidency, he underlined. This lack …

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US sends signal to Iran on JCPOA

US sends signal to Iran on JCPOA

“The #JCPOA at a critical moment,” Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora has recently tweeted.“Intense talks with all participants and the US. I am ready to invite them to an informal meeting to discuss the way forward,” he added. Meanwhile, Russia and …

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Chabahar to become steel & petrochemical industry hub: Official

Chabahar to become steel & petrochemical industry hub: Official

Director General of Chabahar Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Abdul Rahim Kordi said that it is of prime importance to pay due attention to accelerating the construction of roads, railways, port development, and airport construction in the area.Chabahar will play an effective role in the steel industry, petrochemicals, and transportation development, …

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Aggressors use famine as weapon against Yemen: Iran’s envoy

Aggressors use famine as weapon against Yemen: Iran’s envoy

After realizing that the continuation of the war was in Sanaa's favor, the aggressors focused on a political settlement, accusing others of sabotage, Irlou wrote in a tweet.This is against their humanitarian rhetoric and demonstrates their inhumane measure against nations, he further noted. 7129**1424 Follow us on Twitter @irnaenglish IRNA …

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