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Politics should not impact fight against narcotics: Iran’s Anti-Narcotics Police Chief

Politics should not impact fight against narcotics: Iran’s Anti-Narcotics Police Chief

Brigadier-General Majid Karimi during a meeting with foreign liaison officers and representatives of international organizations briefed about Iran's actions in the fight against illicit drugs and its police services in this regards.Liaison officers from the British, Spanish, German, Philippine Embassies, the EU Representative and the Head of the UN Office …

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Iran to seek international justice for state terrorism against Gen Soleimani

Iran to seek international justice for state terrorism against Gen Soleimani

Tough revenge will be taken at the proper time, the minister told reporters in this southeastern Iranian province.Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Qods Force commander Lieutenant General Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, the acting commander of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) - known as the Hashd al-Shaabi - separately …

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Iranian Army begins major drone exercise

Iranian Army begins major drone exercise

Hundreds of combat drones are participating in the drills, the Army said.Deputy Commander of the Army Rear Admiral Mahmoud Mousavi said that the Air Force, the Ground Forces, the Navy and the air defense of the Army will test different types of drone systems in the exercise. The exercise will include …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on January 5

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on January 5

** IRAN DAILY-- Iran’s Foreign Ministry elaborates on seizing South Korean oil tanker Spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that the South Korean oil tanker was seized for “technical” reasons and based on judicial order as it was polluting the environment. Like any other country, Iran is …

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Russian Envoy: Enrichment of uranium to 20% reversible by enforcing JCPOA

Russian Envoy: Enrichment of uranium to 20% reversible by enforcing JCPOA

Ulyanov wrote in his tweeter account that “#Iran announced that it resumes enrichment of uranium to 20%. This isn't a breaking news.”“This step was predictable in the light of the law passed by the Iranian Parliament,” he noted. “The main point is that it remains reversible within possible normalization of …

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Production of corona vaccine in Iran proof of US maximum pressure failure: Raeisi

Production of corona vaccine in Iran proof of US maximum pressure failure: Raeisi

Addressing a meeting of the Judiciary's High Council, he referred to the reaction of EU and Commissariat for Human Rights against Qisas (retribution) carried in one of the Iranian cities, saying that while they advise us to adhere to international law, they should be asked where these international laws were …

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IAEA says Iran has enriched uranium up to 20%: Envoy

IAEA says Iran has enriched uranium up to 20%: Envoy

Kazem Gharibabadi said that Iran sent an amendment of information questionnaire on the Fordow nuclear site plan to the IAEA and its inspectors came to the site on Monday morning to verify the information and remove the seal of the cylinder containing 4.1% enriched uranium. The IAEA Director General Rafael …

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20% uranium enrichment started in Fordow facility: Kamalvandi

20% uranium enrichment started in Fordow facility: Kamalvandi

In a televised speech late on Monday, he added that 20% enrichment has started in Fordow enrichment facility and has reached a stable level.The 20% enrichment is underway in the two cascades dedicated to this important event, he said. Noting that this event was in line with the implementation of …

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Iran seizes Korean tanker in Persian Gulf for pollution

Iran seizes Korean tanker in Persian Gulf for pollution

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the source said the vessel has been taken to one of the ports of the province, adding that the ship was seized by the security forces.The source added that the issue is being dealt with in the presence of the relevant organizations and information …

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IRGC confirms seizing South Korean oil tanker

IRGC confirms seizing South Korean oil tanker

The vessel had left Saudi Arabia’s al-Jubail Port before it was seized by the IRGC naval force.The South Korean tanker was carrying 7,200 tons of oil-based chemicals and had on board nationals from South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Myanmar. The IRGC added that the vessel was directed to Bandar Abbas, …

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