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Zarif marks International Day of Peace, highlighting necessity of peace & security

Zarif marks International Day of Peace, highlighting necessity of peace & security

"Say not all are fighting, what use is my lone call for peace? You're not one, but thousands; light your beacon (Rumi-1207-1273)," Zarif wrote translation of a poem from great Iranian poet in his Twitter account.Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. …

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Energy minister: Russia to start building power plant in southern Iran

Energy minister: Russia to start building power plant in southern Iran

Speaking to IRNA, Ardakanian said that Russian side finally decided to change the contractor and the new one has been conformed by Iran.He added that the executive procedure of the project is underway. Russian Federation has undertaken to finance the project. Ardakanian expressed hope for earmarking financial resources by the Russian …

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Sanctions not to affect Moscow-Tehran ties: Russian Deputy FM

Sanctions not to affect Moscow-Tehran ties: Russian Deputy FM

Russia’s approach to guard the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action will be saved despite all the attempts made by the US to change it, said Ryabkov speaking to reporters.Trump administration is to issue an order to sanction those who trade arms with Iran, he said. It will not affect Russia's …

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France supports IAEA’s commitment to save JCPOA

France supports IAEA’s commitment to save JCPOA

The JCPOA is one of the key elements of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and must be kept, said François Jacq.Iran has, in line with the Additional Protocol, given some access to the IAEA inspectors, said Jacq speaking online for the General Assembly of the IAEA. He also expressed sorrow over Iran’s reduction of …

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Zarif: We stood tall

Zarif: We stood tall

"We commemorate our fallen heroes—40 yrs after Saddam’s invasion & start of 8 yr Iran-Iraq war," Zarif wrote in his Twitter account on Monday."We stood tall, with the world supporting the aggressor—even w/ chemical weapons," he added. "Let's remember:-We can only rely on ourselves;-Those who start a war don’t end …

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Leader warns of distortion of Sacred Defense

Leader warns of distortion of Sacred Defense

He made the remark here on Monday during his speech delivered to a virtual conference on the occasion of Sacred Defense Week.The issue of twisting Sacred Defense is a serious matter and a big danger, Supreme Leader said. Head of foundation for preservation of Sacred Defense works and values, Brigadier …

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Clocks in Iran move backward by one hour

Clocks in Iran move backward by one hour

According to the legislation passed by the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) in 2007, the official time of Iran is turned back one hour every year at midnight on September 20 as the Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins.The official time of the country is also turned forward one hour every year at …

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President Rouhani: Iran to give resolute response in case of US bullying

President Rouhani: Iran to give resolute response in case of US bullying

"If the US wants to engage in bullying it will face Iran's rigid response," President Rouhani said on Sunday, addressing the cabinet meeting.He recalled that the US as a bullying power has waged extensive efforts to reimpose sanctions of the UN Security Council, especially the trend that has been started …

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COVID-19 kills 183 more Iranians over past 24 hours

COVID-19 kills 183 more Iranians over past 24 hours

The health ministry spokeswoman said on Sunday that with the 183 new deaths the country's total COVID-19 death toll mounted to 24,301.Some 3,097 new cases of infection with the COVID-19 were found over the past 24 hours, some 1,272 of whom have been hospitalized, Sadat Lari said. She said that a …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Sept 20

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Sept 20

***IRAN DAILY- - - E3 opposes US bid, says UN sanctions relief for Iran to continue beyond Sept. 20 France, Britain and Germany, known as E3, told the UN Security Council on Friday that UN sanctions relief for Iran – agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal – would continue beyond …

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