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5.7-Magnitude Quake Hits Iran’s Fars Province

IFP Editorial Staff - June 9, 2020

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has hit the city of Beyram in Fars province, southern Iran.

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Iran Arrests Six People over Downing of Ukrainian Jetliner

IFP Editorial Staff - June 9, 2020

The spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary says six people have been arrested in connection with the IRGC's downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed all 176 people on board in January.

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Iran Confirms over 2,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

IFP Editorial Staff - June 9, 2020

The new spokesperson of Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed 2,095 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 175,927.

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Iran-Kyrgyzstan Trade Should Not Hang on End of COVID-19: Rouhani

IFP Editorial Staff - June 9, 2020

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the promotion of economic relations with Kyrgyzstan, saying the two countries can expand their trade ties in compliance with the health protocols regardless of the prospect for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Iran Gives Death Penalty to Mossad Spy Who Aided Soleimani’s Killing

IFP Media Wire - June 9, 2020

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian national has been sentenced to death for spying for the CIA and Mossad on the whereabouts of Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in Baghdad early this year, Iran’s Judiciary spokesman said.

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Iran, Turkmenistan to Boost Trade Ties

IFP Editorial Staff - June 9, 2020

Iran and Turkmenistan are to resume the transit of goods as well as trade.

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Tehran Metro to Get Suicide-Prevention Glass Walls

IFP Editorial Staff - June 8, 2020

Glass walls are to be erected at the edge of platforms in 35 subway stations across Tehran to prevent people committing suicide by jumping in front of the trains.

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Iran Ready for Full Prisoner Swap with US: Spokesman

IFP Editorial Staff - June 8, 2020

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration Ali Rabiei has expressed the country’s readiness for a full prisoner exchange with the United States.

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Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 8,350: Ministry

IFP Editorial Staff - June 8, 2020

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says 70 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall fatalities to 8,351.

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Palestinian Resistance Lost A Candid, Precious Element: Iran Leader

IFP Editorial Staff - June 8, 2020

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered condolences on the death of former leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement Ramadan Abdullah Shalah, saying the Palestinian resistance has lost a sincere and valuable figure.

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‘Russia, China Unlikely to Veto US Bid to Extend Iran Arms Embargo’

IFP Editorial Staff - June 8, 2020

An Iranian analyst believes that it looks increasingly unlikely that Russia and China will wield their veto power in the UN Security Council to oppose an attempt by the United States to extend an arms embargo against Iran.

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Iranian President Offers Condolences on Death of Former PIJ Chief

IFP Editorial Staff - June 8, 2020

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has issued a message on the passing away of former leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement Ramadan Abdullah Shalah.

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