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Parliament

Ali Larijani Confirmed as Iran Parliament’s Speaker

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The long-serving speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Larijani, was chosen once again by the MPs as the speaker of the 10th Parliament on Tuesday May 31.
Crisis

‘Car-Free Tuesdays’ Gains Momentum in Iran

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The campaign for car-free Tuesdays, which is gaining momentum across Iran, originated last November in Arak, a city overburdened by too many pollutant industries.
Theatre

Behrouz Gharibpour’s Next Puppet Show Based on Omar Khayyam

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The director of the Aran Puppet Theatre Group, Behruz Gharibpur, has focused on the life story of the Persian mathematician, astronomer and poet Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) in his operatic puppet show, which is scheduled to be performed in Tehran in the near future.
Science and Technology

Iran to Launch Satellite This Year

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Head of Iranian Space Organization Mohsen Bahrami said that the country would launch at least one satellite in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2016).
Energy

Iran Exports 10bn kWh of Power to Regional Countries

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The Deputy Energy Minister announced that Iran has exported 10bn kWh of electricity to regional countries over the past Iranian calendar year, which ended March 19.
Crisis

Velayati: Iraqi People and Government to Defeat Terrorists

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Senior Expediency Council Official Ali Akbar Velayati stressed that the Iraqi nation and government will overcome terrorists.
Americas

Security Official Stresses Iran’s Litigation against US Asset Seizure

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Secretary of Iran's National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani announced that Tehran will certainly lodge complaints with international courts contesting the US Supreme Court ruling which authorized the transfer of $2bn of Tehran's frozen assets to the families of the victims of a 1983 bombing in Beirut.
Int'l Relations

Former IRGC General Says Saudi FM Needs ‘Political Education’

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Maj. Gen. Mohsen Rezaei reacted to anti-Iranian remarks by Saudi Arabian FM Adel Al-Jubeir, saying the Saudi official needs proper ‘political education’.
Agriculture

Iran Agrofood 2016 Kicks Off in Tehran

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The 23rd edition of Iran’s international exhibition of agricultural products, foodstuffs, machinery and related industries, known as Iran Agrofood 2016, will start at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds, IRIB news reported.
Healthcare

Mental Health Emergency Centres Operational in 190 Cities

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Social emergency centres have been established across 190 cities, said Habibollah Masoudi-Farid, the deputy head of the State Welfare Organization (SWO).
Education

Expats Launch Online Portal on STD Education

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A group of 40 Iranian physicians, nurses, and social activists living and studying abroad has recently launched an educational website (under a project named Ctrl+S) which provides information to Iranians in preventing and controlling sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections.
Crisis

Shabliz Dam Plan Rejected

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The Department of Environment has thrown out a plan to construct a dam on the Shabliz River after reviewing the project’s impact assessment. Citing...
Energy

Iran Starts Construction of 9th Cross-Country Gas Pipeline

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Iran kicked off construction of its 9th cross-country gas pipeline, a senior official affiliated to the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said.
Economy

Zarif Heads to Warsaw

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Iran’s Foreign Minister left Tehran for the Polish capital on Sunday May 29 to officially start his EU tour.
Crisis

Peace in Eastern Europe Important to Iran: Rouhani

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President Hassan Rouhani told Ukraine's Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin that peace and stability in eastern Europe is important to Iran.
Science and Technology

Commander Warns of Cyber Sanctions against Iran

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Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali raised the alarm about possible sanctions against the country in cyberspace, calling for plans to develop domestic data networks in order to reduce dependence on foreign systems.
Asia

Iran Welcomes China, Pakistan Joining Chabahar Project: Envoy

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The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said Islamabad and Beijing are welcome to join New Delhi and Kabul in developing the strategic port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran.
Africa

VP Orders Enhancement of Ties with Indian Ocean Littoral States

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First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri ordered administrative agencies to enhance ties with Indian Ocean littoral states on Saturday May 28.
Local

Larijani: Parliament is a Centre for Defending Nation’s Rights

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Majlis [Parliament] interim Speaker Ali Larijani described Parliament as a stronghold to defend the rights of the nation.
Selected

Iranian ‘Macbeth’ Awarded by Russia Association of Theatre Critics

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An Iranian staging of Macbeth, directed by Reza Servati, won an award from the Russia Association of Theatre Critics.
Asia

Iranian and Afghan Environment Chiefs Discuss Hamoun Lake Preservation

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The chief of Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE) and the Director-General of Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) discussed issues related to Hamoun Lake preservation.
Asia

Pakistan Wants More Border Crossings with Iran

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Pakistan commerce minister says establishment of more border crossings between Iran and Pakistan would help in boosting bilateral trade.
Europe

Iran and UK Sign Railway Transport MoU

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Iran and Britain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of rail transportation.
Middle East

No Deal Yet – Saudi Rejects Iran’s Hajj Conditions: Official

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The Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, Saeed Ohadi, said Saudi Arabia has refused to accept Iran’s conditions on arrangements for Iranians to attend this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
Asia

Iranian Pair Win Asian Snooker Championship

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Iran shocked India 3-2 (53-65, 54-7, 77-1, 64-69, 74-40) to clinch the final of the Asian Snooker 6-Reds Teams Championship at Novotel Al Bustan Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Thursday May 27.
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