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Simorgh would be Iran’s richest brand for tourism: Official

Simorgh – a huge mythical bird of Persian legend credited with possessing great wisdom – would be Iran’s richest national tourism brand because...

Coronavirus to change way Iranians celebrate Yalda Night

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VAR-given penalties see Ulsan beat Persepolis for ACL title

Brazilian Junior Negrao converted two VAR-awarded spot-kicks to lead South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai to a second AFC Champions League (ACL) crown with a 2-1...

Rouhani expresses confidence in enhanced Iran-Qatar ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Iran and Qatar have always had “friendly and close” relations, expressing confidence that the two countries will further improve...

Rockets fired at major US airbase in Afghanistan: Officials

Afghan officials said Bagram Airfield, the largest US military base in Afghanistan, came under a rocket attack, with reports falling short of providing details...

US, allies waging international terrorism against Yemen: Houthi

A member of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council reacted to the World Bank’s updated Dynamic Needs Assessment (DNA) for Yemen, stating that the US and...

Beijing slams US blacklisting of Chinese companies as ‘bullying’

Beijing on Saturday slammed as "bullying" Washington’s announcement of export controls on dozens of Chinese firms over alleged ties to China's military.

Iran dispatches flotilla to high seas

The Iranian Navy’s 71st Flotilla set sail for international waters on Saturday as part of regular missions to ensure security of the country’s trade...

US planning to close last consulates in Russia

Donald Trump's outgoing administration is planning to close the two remaining US consulates in Russia, the State Department confirmed Saturday, as President-elect Joe Biden...

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