Assyrians

Common sense does not stand Zionist regime's crimes: Assyrian patriarch

Tehran, IRNA – The patriarch of the Assyrian Church for Eastern Iran has condemned the Zionist regime of Israel’s crimes in the region, stressing that no common sense can stand them.
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Assyrians honor saints in long-held tradition in Iran's Urmia

Urmia, IRNA – A major in the northwestern Iranian city of Urmia has hosted a thousand-year ritual of honoring the saints of the churches with the presence of Assyrian Iranians.
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Western states have become ‘safe haven’ for terrorists: Iran’s rights chief

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s top human rights official says Western countries have turned into a safe haven for terrorist groups even if they continue to accuse Iran of supporting terrorism.
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Developed world suffering from lack of ethics, spirituality: Iran's Raisi

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that many countries in the developed world are suffering from a lack of “ethics and spirituality,” adding that efforts should be made to create societies that embody those values.
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Funeral of Iranian Assyrian war-time soldier in Tehran

Photos depict funeral ceremony for an Assyrian soldier – Johnny Bet Oshana – who was martyred during the 1980-88 Iraqi imposed war against Iran and whose remains were discovered and returned home after 39 years. The funeral ceremony started after the Tehran Friday prayers on April 28, 2023. Bet Oshana's remains were transferred to St Joseph's Cathedral in Tehran before being buried in a cemetery in Eslamshahr, southwest of Tehran. Bet Oshana had been martyred on March 1985 in an area located to the east of Iraq’s Tigris River where he went missing. (Photos by IRNA/Payam Sani)
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Iran's Assyrian martyr commemorated

Tehran, IRNA – Commemoration ceremony was held for martyred Assyrian soldier of Iran's army in Tehran on Thursday.
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Iranian priest: Islamic Republic’s approach towards religious minorities admirable

Orumiyeh, IRNA – Priest of the East Orumiyeh Assyrian Church said here on Friday that the Islamic Republic of Iran’s approach towards religious minorities is praiseworthy and Iranian Christians are proud of their nationality.
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‘Conquerors of Khaybar’ drills clear message to Israel, ISIS: Assyrian MP

Oroumiyeh, IRNA – The representative of Chaldean Assyrians in the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that the ‘Conquerors of Khaybar’ military drills in northwest Iran were a clear message to the Israeli regime and the ISIS.
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Assyrians’ MP meets Iraqi cardinal; Pope may visit Iran

Baghdad, IRNA – Reprehensive of Iranian Assyrian and Chaldeans at Iran’s Parliament Charlie Enoyeh Tekyeh in a meeting here on Wednesday with the Cardinal of the Assyrian and Chaldeans of Iraq exchanged viewpoints with him on church officials, and probability of Pope’s visit of Iran.
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Assyrian representative: Dignity of Iranians not negotiable

Orumiyeh, June 18, IRNA- The representative of the Chaldean catholic Assyrian Christians of Iran in the Iranian parliament Shaarli Anouyeh Tekyeh said: "Today, the Iranian people showed that Iranian dignity is not negotiable."
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Election, symbol of solidarity in Iran: Priest

Orumiyeh, June 12, IRNA - Priest of the Eastern Assyrian Church of Urmia in northwestern Iranian province of West Azarbaijan, Dariyavush Azizian, says that participation in the upcoming election is a symbol of solidarity and coherence in the country.
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Catholic archbishop in Iran says presence in election, national duty

Orumiyeh, May 9, IRNA - The Archbishop of Chaldean Catholic Church of northwestern Iran city of Orumiyeh, Thomas Meram, on Sunday described participation in the June presidential election in Iran as a national and religious duty.
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Imam Khomeini’s initiative foiled Israeli conspiracy: Assyrian figure

Tehran, May 6, IRNA - Head of Tehran Assyrians Association Yonatan Bet-Kolia said on Thursday that the Israeli regime had always been plotting to marginalize the Quds issue, but the late Imam Khomeini’s initiative to introduce the Quds Day foiled the conspiracy.
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Assyrians to be in presidential election to have share in Iran fate

Orumiyeh, May 5, IRNA - Head of Assyrians Association of Orumiyeh, a northwestern Iranian city, Stanley Simons said on Wednesday that participation in the upcoming presidential election is a duty that Assyrians will responsibly fulfill.
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Assyrian official calls for high turnout in upcoming presidential elections

Orumiyeh, April 21, IRNA – Head of Assyrians Association of Orumiyeh, northwestern Iran, Stanley Simons, on Wednesday urged large turnout in the upcoming presidential elections, saying participation of people in the elections backs legitimacy of the governing system.
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Assyrian Christians celebrate anniversary of Imam Khomeini's entrance to Iran

Orumiyeh, Jan 31, IRNA – Assyrian Christians of Orumiyeh, northwestern Iran, celebrated the 42nd anniversary of Imam Khomeini's return to Iran (February 1, 1979).
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Gen Soleimani main obstacle to infiltration of terrorism into Iran

Orumiyeh, Dec 30, IRNA - Head of Assyrians Association of Orumiyeh, in the northwest of Iran, said on Wednesday that the top IRGC commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani guaranteed regional security through his constant combat against terrorism.
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