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Watch: Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi welcomed upon her return to Tehran
Tehran: Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi received a jubilant welcome on her return to Tehran, after competing in South Korea without wearing a headscarf. 33-year-old Elnaz Rekabi competed without a headscarf or hijab…
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Russia’s Iranian drones complicate Israel’s balancing act
Jerusalem: The Iranian-made drones that Russia sent slamming into central Kyiv this week have complicated Israel’s balancing act between Russia and the West. Israel has stayed largely on the sidelines since Russia’s invasion of…
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Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi apologizes for competing without hijab on Instagram
Tehran: Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed in South Korea on Sunday without wearing a headscarf , has offered an apology, saying that she had competed without a hijab accidentally. Early Tuesday, a…
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Iran seeks ‘logical’ nuke deal to secure interests: FM
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran is seeking a “logical” nuclear agreement which will secure the interests of the country. Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a state TV…
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US to continue imposing sanctions on Russian, Iranian arms trade: White House
Washington: The United States will continue to vigorously enforce sanctions on Russian and Iranian arms trade, the White House said, asserting that it will stand with the people of Ukraine for as…
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Iranian spokesman says Biden meddles in Iran’s state matters by supporting riots
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry has said that US President Joe Biden meddled in Iran’s “state matters” by supporting “riots” in the country, state media reported. “On Saturday, Biden interfered for the…
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Urvashi Rautela chops hair in support of Iranian women protesters
Mumbai: After calling herself a victim of “bullying” online, and comparing her situation to that of Mahsa Amini, Urvashi Rautela has decided to chop off her hair to extend support to Iranian…
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Iran opposes deployment of foreign forces to Caucasus region: FM
Tehran: Iran is opposed to the deployment of foreign forces to the Caucasus region, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s website reported. Iran supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries, including Azerbaijan…
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Iran starts refining its oil in Venezuela: Minister
Tehran: Iranian Petroleum Minister Javad Owji has said that Iran has started refining its crude oil in Venezuela, state media affiliated to his Ministry reported. Iran had started processing nearly 100,000 barrels…
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Iran: Billboard depicting well-known hijab-clad women disappears
Tehran: A huge image of dozens of well-known Iranian women wearing headscarf disappeared from a billboard in Tehran on Friday, after it drew criticism amid protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa…
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Iran bans filmmaker from attending BFI London Film Festival
Tehran: Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi has been prevented from leaving Iran to attend the BFI London Film Festival, because of his support for the protests sparked by the death of the 22-year-old…
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23 children killed during Iran protests in Sep: Amnesty report
Tehran: Iranian children were not spared the brutality of the security authorities, as 23 children between the ages of 11 and 17 were killed in the last 10 days of September during…
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Iran: 4 dead, 61 injured in Evin prison fire
Tehran: At least four inmates died and 61 others were injured in a fire at Tehran’s Evin prison. “Following last night’s fight between some prisoners of the special ward for theft and…
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Iran’s celebrities face arrest, travel bans for supporting protests
Tehran: Singers, actors, sports stars — the list goes on. Iranian celebrities have been startlingly public in their support for the massive anti-government protests shaking their country. And the ruling establishment is…
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Tehran will not tolerate armed terrorists in Kurdistan: Iran FM
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said Tehran will not tolerate the continued presence of “armed terrorists” in Iraq’s Kurdistan region as well as their actions and movements against Iran’s security.…