Videos posted online from the moment of the explosions and their aftermath show that the blasts were powerful. Soon after the explosions, speculation ricocheted around social media about their cause with some people claiming foul…
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Over 500 injured in blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port city
Bandar Abbas [Iran], April 26 (ANI): Over 560 people were injured on Saturday in a massive explosion and fire at the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000km south of capital Tehran, according to officials and state media.
At least…
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Over 500 die, hundreds injured in blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port city
Bandar Abbas [Iran], April 26 (ANI): At least 516 people were injured on Saturday in a massive explosion and fire at the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000km south of capital Tehran, according to officials and state media, Al…
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Iran-US talks held in more serious atmosphere: Araghchi
“Negotiations with United States held in much serious atmosphere than before,” said Araghchi.
He said that the “Next round of talks to be held with US envoy Steve Witkoff.”
He continued to say that “We have reached a point where we have to…
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4TH Round of Iran-U.S. Talks to Resume on Next Saturday
Why it matters:
These talks are critical for several reasons. They represent a potential pathway to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the U.S., which could lead to the lifting of sanctions. The discussions focus on…
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Xinhua News | At least 4 killed, over 500 wounded in southern Iran port blast: media reports
At least four people were killed and 516 others injured on Saturday after a massive explosion rocked Shahid Rajaee Port in the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province, local media reported. #XinhuaNews
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Gol-Ghaltan: preserving an intangible cultural heritage
TEHRAN – The 16th edition of the national festival of Gol-Ghaltan (literally meaning rolling in flowers) will be held in the city of Amirieh, north-central province of Semnan, from May 7 to 9, said the secretary of the festival.
Mostafi Foadian…
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Iran calls for balanced tourism exchange with Turkey
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has highlighted a significant imbalance in tourism exchanges between Iran and Turkey, calling for a strategic review of policies to achieve a…
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Security, kindness, and ancient history: what Western media don’t tell about Iran
TEHRAN — Iran, a country whose vivid image is mainly tarnished by mainstream Western media, offers a different world to its visitors. It is a country with rich history, hospitable people as well as unique natural and cultural attractions.
The…
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Iran, Uzbekistan discuss extended co-op in tourism sector
TEHRAN – Senior officials from Iran and Uzbekistan have held talks aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, emphasizing their shared civilizational and cultural heritage as a foundation for closer collaboration.
Iran’s…
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