** TEHRAN TIMES
- Hajj a global issue meant to foster unity against oppression: Leader
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, highlighted the importance of the Hajj pilgrimage as global issue that is meant to foster unity against oppression. The Leader made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian officials in charge of conducting and organizing the Hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday.
- FM visits Sistan-Baluchestan over Iran-Afghanistan water issue
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian visited the southeast border province of Sistan-Baluchestan as the dispute over the sharing of water from the Helmand River still remains unresolved. Nasser Kanaani, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, stated earlier on Wednesday that the minister was to meet with local provincial officials to talk about Iran’s water rights.
- Iran, Russia ink agreement on completing Rasht-Astara railway
An agreement for the construction of Iran’s Rasht-Astara railway was signed on Wednesday between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia in a ceremony attended by the presidents of the two countries via video conference. As reported by the portal of the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry, the agreement has been signed with the aim of completing the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC).
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
- President Inaugurates Six Telecom Projects
President Ebrahiam Raisi on Wednesday inaugurated six major telecom projects as part a drive by his administration to boost the country’s communication infrastructures. The projects were launched in a ceremony attended by Iran’s telecom minister Issa Zarepour.
- Leader Calls for Muslim Show of Force
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the Hajj rituals aim to forge unity among the Islamic Ummah in the face of the occupying regime of Israel and global arrogance. The Leader made the remarks in a meeting with Iranian officials in charge of Hajj pilgrimage affairs and people who will travel to Saudi Arabia’s holy cities of Mecca and Medina to perform the annual rituals.
- Hakan Demir Takes Charge of Iran Basketball Team
Turkish coach Hakan Demir was appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s basketball team. He replaced Saeid Armaghani in Team Melli. The 54-year-old coach will also coach Manisa Metropolitan Belediyespor in the Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League at the same time.
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