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Iran FM’s visit to Beijing opportunity to bolster bilateral cooperation: Chinese expert
Tehran, IRNA -- The recent visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to China presents an opportunity to bolster bilateral cooperation and jointly address global challenges, particularly regional issues, a Chinese expert says.
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'Iran, China determined to help boost global peace, security'
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says that Tehran and Beijing are determined to help enhance peace and security at the international level.
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‘Iran armed forces well-prepared to respond decisively to threats’
Tehran, IRNA -- The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said in a statement that its forces will spare no effort to powerfully defend the country and are fully prepared to give a decisive response to any threats and aggression by enemies.
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Iranian, Chinese FMs hold talks in Beijing
Tehran, IRNA - Foreign ministers of Iran and China have held a meeting in the Chinese capital on issues of mutual interest.
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Iran FM terms potential for Tehran-Tokyo cooperation as abundant
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran and Japan boast considerable potential for mutual cooperation.
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Shopping Christmas decorations in Tehran
Members of the Iran’s Armenian community prepare to welcome 2025 on the eve of the New Christian Year on December 24, 2024 by buying Christmas decorations from sStores on Mirzai Shirazi Street in Tehran.
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MKO members carried out intelligence activities in Iran in 1980s, court hears
Tehran, IRNA – The latest court session held for the trial of 104 terrorist members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) has revolved around the intelligence activities of the terrorist group against Iran following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Dec. 23
Tehran, IRNA - The following headlines appeared in English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Monday, December 23, 2024:
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Yalda Night shopping in Tehran
Yalda Night is one of the oldest festivals across Iran, marked each year on the last night of autumn when Iranian families gather to celebrate. As the longest night of the year approaches, the people of Tehran prepare by purchasing their necessities.
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Closing ceremony of 18th Iran Int’l Documentary Film Festival in Tehran
The closing ceremony of the 18th Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Verite, took place on December 15, 2024, at Vahdat Hall in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The event was attended by Abbas Salehi, the Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, along with artists and media enthusiasts.
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Thousands rush to hospitals due to air pollution in Tehran
Tehran, IRNA - Thousands of citizens in Tehran have rushed to hospitals because of the ongoing air pollution across the capital city.
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148 domestic, foreign firms to attend Iran Telecom 2024 exhibition
Tehran, IRNA – Iran will later this month hold the 25th International Exhibition of Telecommunications, Information Technology and Digital Economy, known as Telecom, with 148 domestic and foreign companies expected to be in attendance.
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Pollution in Tehran
Iranian capital city of Tehran is depicted in a photo series on a highly polluted day on December 7, 2024 where air quality index (AQI) was registered at above 150 which is regarded to be unhealthy.
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Schools closed for 2 days in Tehran amid heavy smog
Tehran, IRNA - Due to heavy smog, primary schools and kindergartens in the Iranian capital will close for two days.
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Iranian Armenians mark Minas Day in Tehran
The “Minas Day” ceremony was held on December 3, 2024, attended by a group of Armenians at Saint Minas Church in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
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FMs of Astana Process guarantors to meet in Doha soon
Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that he is to meet with his counterparts from Astana Process countries—Turkiye and Russia—in Doha in the coming days.
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Tehran to host 26th GECF ministerial meeting on Dec 6
Tehran, IRNA—The Iranian capital will host the 26th ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) on Dec 6-8, according to a senior official of the Iranian Oil Ministry.
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ECO Day ceremony held in Tehran
The ECO Day Ceremony was held on Wednesday evening, November 27, 2024, at the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Center for Political and International Studies, with the presence of Economic Cooperation Organization Secretary General Asad Majeed Khan.
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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Nov. 28
Tehran, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Thursday, November 28, 2024:
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Skeet shooting competitions in Tehran
The final stage of the national skeet shooting championship was held on Wednesday morning at the Tehran Azadi Sports Complex, featuring 41 male and 6 female shooters.
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Iranian, Saudi Arabia seek joint investments to serve bilateral interests
Tehran, IRNA — Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnaser Hemmati says Tehran and Riyadh are determined to make joint investments on projects that could serve their mutual interests.
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Simorgh Symphony Orchestra concert performed at Vahdat Hall
The "Simorgh Symphony (Qaf)", conducted by Farhad Fakhreddini and Arash Amini, was performed at Vahdat Hall in Tehran, the capital of Iran, on November 20, 2024.
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Protesters in Tehran demand Israel’s expulsion from UN
Tehran, IRNA–Residents of Tehran have gathered in front of the United Nations office in the Iranian capital, calling for decisive and immediate action to expel the Israeli regime from the UN and other international bodies.
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Suicide of man in Tehran under investigation: Official
Tehran, IRNA – A case has been opened for an Iranian man named Kianoosh Sanjari who killed himself in Tehran, a judge says.
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IAEA chief on Tehran visit for talks with Iranian officials
Tehran, IRNA – Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has arrived in Iran for talks with top officials.
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Closure of Iran's Consulates in Germany sanction against Iranians residing in that country: FM Araghchi
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the closure of Iran's Consulates in Germany is a sanction against Iranians residing in that country.
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Defense minister rejects enemies' fighter jets invaded Iranian air space
Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has dismissed the media hype that enemies' fighter jets have invaded Iranian air space in the Israeli airstrike against Tehran on October 26.
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Welcoming ceremony for University of Tehran first-year students
The welcoming ceremony for first-year students at the University of Tehran took place on October 28, 2024, with over 4,000 freshmen in attendance.
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Everyday life is going on in Tehran following Israeli attacks
In an escalatory move, the Zionist regime attacked military installations in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces. The Iranian air defense successfully thwarted the attacks. Schools are open, normal life is going on, and traffic is moving throughout the country inside and outside cities.
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41st Tehran Int’l Short Film Festival
The closing ceremony of the 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival took place at Tehran’s Milad Tower International Conference Center on Wednesday evening (Oct. 23). During the ceremony, which was attended by artists and cinematographers, winners in various sections were awarded.