Europe

EU imposes sanctions on relatives of Syria’s president over drugs

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The European Union has put sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's cousins over the trafficking of the amphetamine drug Captagon.
Nature and Wildlife

Inverted tulips adorn western Iranian fields

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Inverted tulips are among the most unique species of indigenous flowers and plants in mountainous areas of Iran and give a beautiful and rare natural look to the highlands of Manesht in the western Iranian province of Ilam in the spring.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 426

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Healthcare

Official: Huge numbers of Iranian nurses migrating to foreign countries 

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Iranian nurses are migrating to the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Europe. That’s according to the head of Iran’s Nurse House, Mohammad Sharifi Moghaddam.
Energy

Iran’s petrochemical industry projected to grow 3 tons in production

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The CEO of the National Iranian Company of Petrochemical Industries has predicted a substantial increase in the capacity of the sector.
Europe

UK, EU announce fresh sanctions on Iranian officials over “rights abuse”

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The UK government and the European Union on Monday imposed new sanctions on several Iranian officials and a telecom firm for alleged human rights violations. Tehran and several Western states have been engaged in a diplomatic row over their stance on the recent unrest in Iran.
Agriculture

Canola fields turn gold as key oil plants flower in Arak, central Iran

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One month into spring in Iran, the canola fields in the central city of Arak are shining bright.
Local

Russian ambassador: Tehran, Moscow working on long-term inclusive cooperation agreement

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Russia’s ambassador to Tehran says Iran and Russia are working on a long-term agreement that covers all aspects of cooperation between the two countries.
Europe

Moscow says ‘will not forgive’ US after Russian journalists denied visas for UN visit

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow “will not forgive” Washington for denying US visas to Russian journalists who were supposed to accompany him on a visit to United Nations headquarters in New York.
Energy

3 EU states importing Iranian oil despite US sanctions: Report

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Three European Union (EU) countries have imported oil from Iran in 2022 despite US sanctions that impose penalties on governments and entities involved in energy trade with Tehran.
Sport

Perspolis defeat Estaghlal in 100th derby of Iran’s capital Tehran 

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Persepolis football team on Sunday afternoon defeated Esteghlal 1-0 in Iran’s Professional League (IPL) at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.
Incidents

Police: 116 killed in road crashes during Eid ul-Fitr holiday in Iran 

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The commander of Iran’s traffic police for roads says driving accidents have killed 116 people during the Eid ul-Fitr holiday.
Transportation

Saudi airline requests three weekly flights between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Minister

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Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says Saudi Arabia has requested that three flights be scheduled weekly between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Sport

Athletes join Locho wrestling completion in Iran’s Mazandaran

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Athletes in Iran’s northern province of Mazandarean have joined a competition of Locho wrestling, a traditional field of Pahlavani sports practiced in the region.
Foreign Policy

Iran says US seeks to sow discord among regional countries, sell weapons

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The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says the recent comments by the US Secretary of State about Washington’s attempts to disrupt Iran’s military programs are made with the purpose of keeping up the marketing of American weapons.
Environment

Lightning sets fire to parts of Meighan desert wetland in central Iran

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Parts of Meighan Wetland in Iran’s central deserts have been hit by fire following a crash of thunder in the area.
Foreign Policy

Iran agrees creation of interest section in Albania through Turkey

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed to the creation of its interest section in Albania through Turkey.
Middle East

Putin and MbS ‘satisfied’ with oil cuts despite US fury

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shared their mutual satisfaction with oil prices in a phone call on Friday. They have agreed to advance cooperation in an energy partnership that has irked the United States.
Foreign Policy

Iran Leader: Israel losing deterrent power increasingly thanks to Palestinian resistance

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reiterated that the decline of Israel is gaining more speed each day, and that the Zionist regime is “obviously” losing its deterrent power thanks to the Palestinian nation’s firm resistance.
Handicrafts

“Jing Jelang” – Baluchestan Shoes for the Wealthy

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“When the rich people in Baluchestan society wore these traditional shoes, they were called Jing jelang because of the noise they made while walking.”
Tourism

Iran tourism: Izeh, city of ancient stone inscriptions, rock-carvings

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The historical background of the city of Izeh, located in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, goes back to the Elamite period (3000 - 323 BC).
Local

The Leader urges three branches of Iran govt. to join hands in face of problems, warns of enemy new tactics

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the heads of the three branches of the Iranian government to closely work together and pave the way for one another to address the country’s woes.
Religion

Iranians join Eid al-Fitr prayers en masse, mark end of Ramadan

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Millions of Iranians turn out en masse at mosques and shrines to join Eid al-Fitr prayers countrywide, celebrating the conclusion of 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the holy month Ramadan.
Security

Army official: Some neighbors made Iran borders unsafe

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The commander of the southeastern headquarters of the Iranian Army says more than 80 percent of Iran’s borders are unsafe and some governments threaten the Islamic establishment now and then under the influence of the policies of arrogant powers.
Int'l Relations

UN says Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting in Qatar

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A UN-convened meeting on Afghanistan next month in Qatar will not focus on the possible international recognition of the Taliban administration, a UN spokesperson has stressed after comments by the deputy UN chief sparked concern and confusion over the issue.
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