Moradi in the weight category of 80 kg lifted 202kg weight, but he was not able to lift 211 and 216 kilogram ones and received a silver medal.Chinese rival earned a gold medal and Kazakh athlete ranked third.The 2018 World Para Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Open Championships will be underway until September …
Read More »UK envoy condemns attack on Iran's consulate in Basra
Iraqi violent protesters on Friday (September 7) stormed the Iranian consulate in the Iraqi southeastern city of Basra. The protestors have also targeted some governmental offices in the city since the outbreak of the protests on last Monday.'Like all diplomats I naturally react with condemnation to any violence directed against …
Read More »Iranian para powerlifter bagged Asian silver medal
Iran’s representative in 72kg category Rouhollah Rostami snatched a silver medal by lifting 211kgs in 2018 Para Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Championships. Another Iranian athlete also won silver medal in 65kg category on Sunday.Iran’s representative in 49kg category Alireza Izadi claimed a gold medal and broke junior Asian and world record with …
Read More »New railway launched between Iran, China
The almost 9,000-km-long railway connects Inner Mongolia to the city of Bam in southeastern Iran and will be used by cargo and service trains.In the opening ceremony of the new railway, a cargo train moved from Inner Mongolia logistic and industrial town to the city of Bam. It is estimated …
Read More »Three Taliban heads killed in Afghanistan
Following attacks by government forces within the past 24 hours, Mullah Ahmad Shah, the self-proclaimed governor for Ghor Province, Mowlavi Saifuddin in Baghlan Province, Mowlavi Nazir, head of Taliban's Red Unit in Badghis Province were killed, Afghan news sources said on Monday. According to reports from other provinces in Afghanistan, …
Read More »Iran women volleyball team runner-up in Hungary
In the last match, Iran lost to Ukraine's Novator Volleyball Team and finished second.Mahsa Kadkhoda and Maeda Borhani were selected for the dream team. Iran partook in the event to get prepared for Thailand Asian Women's Volleyball Championship Cup which is slated for September 16-23. Iranian ambassador in Hungary Gholam-Ali …
Read More »Envoy: Culture most important part of Iran-Serbia ties
Dragan Todorovic told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) he believes that culture is the “prerequisite” for everything.“If countries find a correct understanding of each other’s cultures, then they will be able to talk about politics, sports and economy much better, Todotrovic said. Fortunately, he said, Iran and Serbia are …
Read More »Trump fulfilling irresponsible promise on Iran Deal: US Expert
The US President Donald Trump is aiming to fulfill his 'irresponsible' campaign promise to 'tear-up' the nuclear deal with Iran; therefore, nothing would prevent him in blasting the deal, even the reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran's commitment, said Kelsey Davenport, Director for Nonproliferation Policy at …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on September 10
** IRAN NEWS - Iran resistance foils US plots in region- MPs to review bill On Iran CFT accession- IRGC confirms missile attack on terrorists in Iraqi Kurdistan** IRAN DAILY- Leader urges military to ‘scare off’ enemy- Trade counselor: South Africa can benefit from Kerman Province’s capabilities- Calm returns to …
Read More »Elite architecture discovered in SE Iran
In continuation of explorations in Talle Atashi in Darestan, a rich architecture with well-preserved spaces and structures, different stoves in the architectural spaces and special findings such as human and animal figures made of clay and half-burnt baskets were identified, Omran Garajian, head of the archeology team in Talle Atashi, …
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