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Iran calls for equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine
New York, Feb 18, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi said that a successful fight against COVID-19 requires providing assistance to developing countries, equitable distribution of vaccines among world nations, and the removal of sanctions.
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Winter blossoms in northern Iran
Trees with blooming blossoms as the weather becomes warm in the midst of winter are seen in a series of photos taken from the northern Iranian province of Gilan. Feb 18, 2021. IRNA/Abouzar Hamidi Jirandeh
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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on February 18
Tehran, Feb 18, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Thursday:
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Iran, Afghanistan urge establishment of joint scientific associations
Tehran, Feb 18, IRNA - Iran's deputy science, research, and technology minister for international affairs Hossein Salar-Amoli on Wednesday called for the establishment of joint scientific associations.
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5.6-degree quake shakes Yasuj, Sisakht in western Iran
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – A tremor measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted the cities of Yasuj and Sisakht in Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad province in west of the country on Wednesday.
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Caracas, Tehran to ink MoU on tourism coop
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA - The Venezuelan Ambassador to Tehran Carlos Antonio Alcala Cordones says Venezuelan Minister for Tourism and Foreign Trade, Felix Plasencia is going to visit Iran next week in order to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on expansion of tourism cooperation with the Islamic Republic.
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Iran, Azerbaijan to expand mutual ties
Baku, Feb 17, IRNA - Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova in a meeting with Chairman of Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mojtaba Zonnour on Wednesday said that the relations between the two countries will be further developed in the future.
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Rouhani: Lifting inhuman US sanctions only way to maintain JCPOA
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the only way to maintain the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is to lift inhuman US sanctions.
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Iran issues permit for emergency use for three other COVID-19 vaccines: Official
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that Iran has issued emergency use for three other COVID-19 vaccines.
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Iran, Azerbaijan urge development of bilateral relations
Baku, Feb 17, IRNA - Chairman of Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mojtaba Zonnour and Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on Wednesday reaffirmed that there is a great capacity for further development of cooperation between the two countries.
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WHO official hails Iran’s approaches in combating COVID-19
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – Iran’s successful approaches in the battle with COVID-19 to be shared with other states, WHO official said on Wednesday.
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Female shooters competing in Tehran
The album depicts some exciting photos of the female shooters who are competing in various categories at Azadi Sports Complex of Iran. Feb 17, 2021. IRNA/ Marzieh Soleimani
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Iran-IAEA ties main topic of Grossi’s visit to Tehran: Official
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Wednesday that the main issue to be addressed on the visit of the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Tehran will be technical issues, Iran’s stopping the beyond-the-safeguards investigation, and the cooperation between Tehran and the Agency.
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Iran envoy urges removing obstacles of bilateral ties with Georgia
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – Iran’s new ambassador to Georgia Akbar Qasemi on Wednesday called for removing the obstacles of bilateral relations.
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Irresponsible decisions take world's weightlifting nowhere
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – The policies of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) are still based on the previous approaches that might pose a severe threat to the sport, the Head of Iran Weightlifting Federation Ali Moradi said on Wednesday.
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Supreme Leader’s video conference addressing people of West Azarbaijan
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed the people of Tabriz, West Azarbaijan, northwestern Iran, through video conferencing. The meeting was held on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the uprising in Tabriz against the Shah which triggered massive nationwide protests leading to the victory of the Islamic Revolution one year later. Feb 17, 2020. IRNA
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Iran, Russia, Turkey stress implementation of Idlib agreements
Moscow, Feb 17, IRNA – Astana Peace Process guarantors – Iran, Turkey, and Russia – closed their two-day conference in Sochi, Russia, with a statement in which they expressed concern about reinforcement of militant groups and stressed the implementation of Idlib agreements.
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IAEA chief to visit Iran in coming days
London, Feb 17, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday that Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is to make a visit to Tehran on Saturday.
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Iran men’s handball league
The album depicts some exciting photos of the men’s Premier Handball League in Iran. Feb 17, 2020. IRNA/Ahmad Moeinijam
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Iran, Ireland discuss issues of mutual interest
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi and Political Director of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Sonja Hyland discussed issues of mutual interest in a video conference on Wednesday.
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Navy forces conduct night shooting in joint military drills
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA - Spokesman for the Iran-Russia 2021 hybrid Maritime Security Belt Exercise Gholamreza Tahani said on Wednesday that night shooting operation to air targets was conducted.
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Carpet Museum of Iran
Carpet Museum of Iran was established on February 11, 1978 with the purpose of research about history and quality of carpet industry in Iran. The museum puts on display invaluable carpets from Iran woven over the past 500 years. Tehran, Iran. Feb 17, 2021. IRNA.
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Trees blossom in Iran even in winter
Different trees are blossoming out in some parts of Iran even in wintertime. Feb 17, IRNA/Aboozar Hamidi Jirandeh & Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi
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Official: COVID-19 claims 67 more lives in Iran
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – Some 67 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 59,184, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday.
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Iran to be hub of science, technology if sanctions lifted: Zarif
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a meeting here on Wednesday that if sanctions were lifted, Iran would become the hub of science and technology.
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Orthodox Christians, Shia Muslims benefit from close understanding: Greece’s Holy Synod
Qom, Feb 17, IRNA –The leader of Greece's Orthodox Church in response to the letter of Director of Iran's seminaries Ayatollah Alireza Arafi said that he welcomes the desire for joint activities to achieve religious solutions to reduce global crises.
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Iran, Turkey proceed with diplomatic efforts to advance Syria peace process
Moscow, Feb 17, IRNA – Iranian and Turkish delegations in Moscow on Wednesday proceeded with diplomatic efforts to advance Syria peace process.
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Supreme Leader delivers online speech to people of Tabriz to mark anniv of uprising
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday delivered online speech to people of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province northwestern Iran to mark anniversary of the Islamic revolution.Tehran, Iran. Feb 17, 2021. IRNA.
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Executive works to build 5th base lubricant refinery begin in Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas, Feb 17, IRNA – Executive works to build the 5th base lubricant refinery began on the occasion National Day for Resistance Economy and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday aiming to prevent import of foreign motor-oil.
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Iran joins club of nations to generate electricity from Hydrogen
Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – Iran has joined the club of nations with know-how to generate electricity from Hydrogen, according to the head of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization.