In Iran, Friday marks the final day of the week — a natural point for reflecting on the major political, economic, and social events that shaped the country over the past seven days. This weekly roundup provides a concise overview of the key…
Category: 1. Iran
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Pakistan's nuclear proliferation caused "nervous" fears for US, Russia; declassified NSA document shows
Washington DC [US], December 26 (ANI): Newly declassified documents from the US National Security Archive revealed that Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation was a significant concern for both the US and Russia, with leaders expressing ‘nervous’ fears…
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Strikes on civilians during 12-day war proved nuclear issue was just an excuse: Senior diplomat
Senior diplomat says the enemy attacks that struck civilians and residential areas during the 12-day war on Iran in June, proved that the nuclear issue was merely a pretext for targeting the country.
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Iran’s hardliners take aim at booming café culture
In 1956, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev stunned the communist world by denouncing Joseph Stalin’s crimes in a closed-door speech at the Communist Party Congress.
The address, later leaked, raised expectations that the Soviet system might be…
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Putin wishes Trump merry Christmas Kremlin
The two presidents, however, have no plans for a phone call, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
Russian President Vladimir Putin has wished merry Christmas to his US counterpart, Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has revealed.
Speaking to…
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Iran psychiatrists warn of surge in drug-induced psychosis among teens
Arash Darbandi, a photographer from Ahvaz in southwestern Iran, told the Ukrainian outlet that he arrived in St. Petersburg on a tourist visa and supported himself by taking photographs of passersby.
“I took photos of anyone who was dressed in…
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Iran’s enemies seeking to make up for military losses with economic warfare: FM
Iran’s foreign minister says the country’s enemies have shifted their pressure tactics towards economic warfare after failing to achieve their objectives through military means.
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Mysterious tunnels beneath Tehran’s Grand Bazaar raise eyebrows
A network of tunnels formed by illegal underground excavations beneath Tehran’s Grand Bazaar has triggered official warnings over serious safety risks, while raising questions about their purpose and those behind the digging.
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2 killed, 3 injured in Aurora apartment complex shooting
Two people were killed and three wounded during a shooting Christmas Eve at an apartment complex in Aurora.
Police responded about 9:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of Billings Street, Aurora police said in a news release.
A…
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San Bernardino deputy who used vehicle to stop man accused of killing LEO recognized with award
By Sierra van der Brug
San Bernardino County Sun, Calif.SAN BERNARDINO — The detective who used his car to stop a fleeing suspect accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy in Rancho Cucamonga has been honored…
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