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Radiofarda – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raeesi (Raisi) has called the ongoing unrest in Iraq “A U.S.-Saudi sedition” and charged that they are aimed at overshadowing the massive Iranian pilgrimage for Arbaeen, the anniversary of the 40th day of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom. Meanwhile, the hardliner judge likened the Iraqi protests to unemployment, corruption and government inefficiency to the September 2018 demonstrations …

Radiofarda – Mohammad Mansouri says his contract as the head coach of Iran’s judo national side is valid up to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, but he has decided not to return to the country. In an exclusive interview with Radio Farda, Mansouri has explained the reasons behind his decision, and the controversial conditions of sports in the Islamic …

Radiofarda – In an unprecedented event at the Iranian Parliament (Majles), Deputy Commander of revolutionary guards (IRGC) Ali Fadavi spoke on Monday October 7 during a closed-door session on fuel and energy subsidies. Oddly enough, Iranian news agencies did not mention the presence of a cabinet minister in the session debating a sensitive economic and political issue. The Majles and …

Al-Arabia – Sanctions have led to Iran’s oil industry falling behind but Iran will resist, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Tuesday, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency. “The conditions in Iran are in a way that once every few years the oil industry receives a deadly blow and the economic sanctions can be considered one of those,” …

VOA – Iraqi President Barham Salih has condemned attacks on anti-government protesters and media after a week of demonstrations and related clashes left more than 100 people dead and 6,000 wounded. He called those committing the violence criminals and enemies, and used a televised address Monday to call for a halt to the escalation. Salih said Iraq had experienced enough …