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Monthly Archives: May 2019

Iran Must Understand Returning to the Negotiating Table is the Only Way Forward

gatestoneinstitute.org – As Mr Trump has made clear at his press conference in Japan, where he is currently on a state visit, his main objective is to agree a new deal with Tehran, one that, unlike Mr Obama’s flawed arrangement, addresses all aspects of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, as well as its malign activities in the Middle East. “I really believe …

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Iran: Abusive forced veiling laws police women’s lives

Amnesty – Imagine that you are a woman leading a relatively normal life. You take the metro or bus to work or university. You socialize with friends. You may be able to afford a smartphone and enjoy posting selfies on social media. You may sometimes be lucky enough to take walks on the beach and feel the sea air in …

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Zarif seeks help from Pakistan

Al-Arabia – As the situation escalates in the Persian Gulf, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has been visiting various countries to hold consultations and find a way to end the deadlock between Washington and Tehran. Bilateral ties with the United States have progressively unraveled ever since the Trump administration walked out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) …

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Judo: Iran’s Saeid Mollaei wins gold at 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix

PayvandNews – Iranian judoka, Saeid Mollaei, has underscored his supremacy in the under-81kg Judo weight category after claiming gold in the 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix in China.View image on Twitter 2019 Judo World Championships Tokyo@judoworlds2019 Saeid Mollaei repeats Worlds final win over Fujiwara https://judoinside.com/news/3379/Saeid_Mollaei_repeats_Worlds_final_win_over_Fujiwara … #JudoHohhot2019 Quite a podium, only Muki is missing63:24 PM – May 25, 2019See 2019 Judo World …

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Three Persian leopards, one cheetah spotted in Semnan, Iran

SEMNAN (Mehr News Agency) – Three Persian leopards and an Asiatic cheetah have been spotted in Khar Turan National Park of Shahroud, Semnan province, a senior official at the Department of Environment (DOE) said. Three Persian leopards spotted in Semnan Amir Abdoos, director of Semnan’s DOE office, said the three mature leopards were spotted by the trap cameras while approaching …

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Doors of ancient underground “city” in Hamedan, Iran opened to archaeologists

PayvandNews – A team of archaeologists has commenced an extensive research on a centuries-old underground “city”, which is located in Salehabad district of Hamedan province, west-central Iran, ISNA reported on Friday. The site, estimated to date 800 years, was found some three years ago but the story wasn’t publicized in order to prevent any possible looting from the underground city …

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Iran Denies ‘Direct Or Indirect’ Talks With U.S. While Its Diplomat Visits Oman

Radiofarda – Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced on Sunday, May 26 that there are no direct or indirect talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic. Abbas Araqchi who was visiting Oman categorically denied all reports that suggest negotiations have begun between Washington and Tehran, Iranian media reported. Earlier in the day, the foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi in …

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Iran’s Parliament Reelects Speaker While Outspoken Vice-Speaker Is Voted Out

Radiofarda – Ali Larijani has been reinstated as the speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majles) for the 12th consecutive year as the longest serving head of Iranian Parliament. The annual election for the posts on the Majles presidium was held on Sunday May 26, with the only surprise in the result being the replacement of outspoken conservative vice-speaker Ali Motahari, with …

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Rouhani Suggests Holding A Referendum On Nuclear Issue

Radiofarda – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani speaking on Saturday May 25 said that a referendum on the country’s nuclear program “can offer a breakthrough”. The Iranian president in a meeting with media managers in Tehran was answering a question when he said that Article 59 can “unblock” difficult situations. He added, “The question of when we should utilize this Article …

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