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Report details century of fatal air accidents
Iran’s Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development reported on Wednesday August 20 that the average age of the Iranian air fleet exceeds 20…
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ISIS threat brings Iran, Europe closer
Marzieh Afkham Iran’s Foreign Ministry says discussions are underway regarding cooperation with European countries to address the growing tensions in Iraq and the threat…
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New science minister named following impeachment
Reza Najafi President Hassan Rohani appointed Mohammad Ali Najafi to replace Reza Farajidana at the helm of the Ministry of Science and Technology today,…
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Iranians pay more for beef, chicken
The price of beef is rising in Iran, joining the trend toward higher food prices in the country. ILNA reports that the head of…
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Science minister impeached over policies
Reza Farajidana Following weeks of controversy among supporters and critics of the Rohani administration in Parliament, Reza Farajidana was finally removed from his position…
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Distinguished poet Behbahani dies at age 87
Prominent Iranian poet Simin Behbahani died on August 19 in Tehran at the age of 87. ISNA reports that her son, Ali Behbahani, announced…
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Zarif calls lifting of UN sanctions key to nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says if the UN sanctions on Iran are not lifted, the nuclear negotiations will reach no resolution. The…
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Science Minister’s impeachment delayed
Reza Farajidana Iran’s Parliament has postponed the impeachment of the Minister of Science to Wednesday August 20. President Rohani’s representative in Parliament announced that Science…
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Coroner’s office concerned by increase in suicides
The head of Iran’s coroner’s office says 4,055 people committed suicide in the country last year and the number of suicides is on the…
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Appeals court to hear case of jailed journalist
The case of jailed journalist Serajeddin Mirdamadi, who was recently sentenced to six years in jail in the preliminary court, has been forwarded to…
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Journalist’s arrest extended despite lack of trial
The arrest warrant for jailed journalist Saba Azarpeyk has been renewed again for another month despite Azarpeyk’s objections and her demand for due process.…
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Injuries, damage follow Mormori quake
A earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit the Mormori region between the provinces of Ilam, Lorestan and Khuzestan on Monday August 18,…

