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Radiofarda – The Iranian Writers’ Association (IWA) has condemned the detention of a poet and translator, Milad Jannat, and demanded the release of all other political and ideological prisoners in the clergy-dominated Iran. Intelligence agents stormed Mr. Jannat’s residence on Thursday, July 23, ransacked his house, and detained him. Hours after Mr. Jannat’s arrest, the IWA said in a statement …

Radiofarda – The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley paid an unannounced visit to Israel on July 24 and met with senior Israeli military and intelligence officials. Israeli media say the unexpected trip came amid rising tensions on Israel’s northern border and the possibility of a military showdown with the Lebanese Hezbollah, which is supported …

Radiofarda – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday stressed the importance of holding Muharram mourning ceremonies everywhere, even in coronavirus hotspots, but also underlined that social distancing protocols including wearing masks should be observed. Shiites around the world hold huge mourning ceremonies on the lunar anniversary of the death of Imam Hossein (Hussain ibn Ali), the grandson of the …

Radiofarda – Qom’s Friday Prayer Imam, Abbas Mousavi Motlaq, says some people are unduly warning that the coronavirus outbreak threatens upcoming Muharram religious ceremonies, and commemorating third Shiite Imam in October. Dismissing coronavirus as a “secular virus,” the mid-ranking clergy reiterated, “With its destructive effects coronavirus is trying to lead religious countries astray, and toward atheism.” The Friday Prayer Imam …

Radiofarda – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he the fight against Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles and the country’s military presence in Syria has “continued’ in recent days. Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem on Thursday evening mainly dedicated to his plans regarding the coronavirus crisis the Israeli Prime Minister said the details of the actions …