Iran on Sunday summoned the French charge d’affaires in Tehran after Frances foreign minister called filmmaker Jafar Panahis triumph at the 78th Cannes Film Festival a gesture of resistance against the Iranian regimes oppression”, state media…
Category: 1. Iran
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Senior Iranian Official Blames U.S. for Potential Failure of Nuclear Talks
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The statement underscores Iran’s growing frustration with ongoing nuclear negotiations and signals that Tehran is unwilling to make further concessions, particularly on uranium enrichment—a central issue…
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Iranian President to Visit Oman for Diplomatic Talks
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Iran and Oman share longstanding diplomatic relations, with Muscat often serving as a mediator in regional affairs. Pezeshkian’s visit underscores Tehran’s commitment to deepening its engagement with…
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Russia Says Putin’s Helicopter Was Caught In Ukrainian Drone Swarm
The helicopter carrying Vladimir Putin was caught in the “epicenter” of a massive Ukrainian drone attack while the the Russian president was visiting Kursk Region earlier this week, Yury Dashkin, a commander of an air defense division, has…
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Israeli Military Controls 77% Of Gaza: Report
“Field data and verified analysis indicate that the Israeli occupation forces now effectively control approximately 77% of Gaza’s total geographic area,” Gaza’s government media office said in a statement.
The Israeli army gained control…
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President Pezeshkian Congratulates Jordan on Its National Day
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The message signals Iran’s intention to expand diplomatic and economic relations with Jordan, a country that holds strategic importance in the region and has traditionally maintained limited but stable…
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Iran Reaffirms Its Stance on Uranium Enrichment Amid Ongoing Negotiations
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Iran’s nuclear program remains a critical issue in international diplomacy, with ongoing negotiations shaping the future of sanctions and regional stability. Araghchi’s statements reinforce Tehran’s…
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Iran marks National Day of Resistance and Withstanding
In a post on the social media platform X, Baghaei praised Dezful, situated in the southwestern Khuzestan Province, as a symbol of resilience during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988).
During the Sacred Defense, the city was hit by 176 devastating…
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Water history in Iran: Qanats behind expansion of the Achaemenid Empire
TEHRAN—An expert on qanat (an ancient underground water network) who has conducted extensive studies on the remaining qanats of Iran believes that the great emperors of Iran during Achaemenid and Sassanid eras were indebted to the Iranians’…
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Sulaymaniyah hosts exhibit of Iranian handicrafts
TEHRAN—A handicrafts exhibition was held in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah in close collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage and supported by Kermanshah Cultural Heritage Department.
The exhibition was attended by 130 artisans from 31…
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