Hashemi made the remarks in an interview with Russian Think Tank Valdai Discussion Club.'Actually, the term ‘fake news’ is not something we can call really new. As we can see, news of such sort has always been present throughout the world,” Hashemi said.“Nowadays mass media, especially global news agencies, tend …
Read More »Tehran welcomes investment of Russia private sector: Rouhani
President Rouhani made the remarks in a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Summit in China. Tehran and Moscow can broaden cooperation in energy swap, defense and transit of goods, President Rouhani said.Iran also welcomes expansion of economic cooperation with Eurasia and Russia's …
Read More »Russia: Daesh hotbeds in Syria only in areas where US forces exist
The spokesman for the Ministry Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said in a statement Saturday that all hotbeds of Deash terrorists in Syria are located in the areas where the US forces are deployed, and clarified that “the appearance of Daesh terrorist organization was a result of the US invasion of …
Read More »31st ICFF to be held in Isfahan
Promoting good ethics and defrauding inappropriate behaviors, Deism, Family Unity, Respect for human, Self-Confidence, Responsibility in the community and protecting the environment will be among main themes of the event.The festival is aimed to present the best children and youth movies in national and international arena and appreciating Artworks' creators …
Read More »Iran Ships First Crude to Chile in 16 Years: Bloomberg
'The Monte Toledo, a Suezmax-class tanker able to transport 1 million barrels, is due to reach the Pacific Coast port of San Vicente on July 12, according to signals from the ship. It exited the Persian Gulf earlier this month after loading at Kharg Island, Iran’s main export terminal,' Bloomberg …
Read More »President Rouhani calls for firmer talks with Russia on JCPOA
During the meeting, President Rouhani underlined the significant and constructive role of Russia in sound implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).Leading a delegation and at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, President Rouhani arrived China on Friday evening to attend and deliver a speech at Shanghai Cooperation …
Read More »Iran's field athlete comes first in France
Keyvan Qanbarzadeh, who is training for Asian Games 2018, had previously become second in Germany before. Iran's discus thrower Ehsan Haddadi with a 66.68 meter throw ranked second in the Poland Grand Prix.A competitor from Jamaica with a 69.37 meter throw took the first place while the German discus thrower …
Read More »No discrimination in Iranian education system
'Seven Afghans ranked very high on the tests,' Ebrahim Khadaee said.Khodaee added that one Afghan student ranked first, two ranked third, one came sixth, and two ranked between 50 and 60. He also said that most of the mentioned students were born and schooled in Iran. Based on Islamic teachings …
Read More »Int'l Quds Day observed at Iranian embassies around globe
Iranian embassies in Tunisia, Belarus, Slovenia, Ireland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Lebanon commemorated the Quds Day in support of the people of Palestine on the International Quds Day that is observed in different parts of the world.Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on August 7, …
Read More »5 tons of illicit drugs seized in SE Iran
'In an operation in Sarbaz county, a number of armed drug traffickers were arrested,' said Brigadier-General Mohammad Qanbari. Qanbari added that three drug-traffickers, 1.178 tons of opium, one Kalashnikov with three magazines, and a lot of ammo were seized in one operation. In Konarak and Saravan, 1.378 tons of opium …
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