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Qatar Condemns Israeli Incursion into Syria

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Qatar strongly condemns Israel’s recent actions on the Syrian border including the regime’s incursion, accusing it of…

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Israeli Troops Advance to Area near Damascus But Zionist Army Rejects Reports

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian and regional security sources reported that Israeli forces advanced up to 25 km southwest of Damascus,…

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IRGC chief attends Iran Parl. closed session

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament held a closed session on Tuesday with the participation of the chief…

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Former Syrian Pres. Assad personally decided to resign

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Former President of Syria Bashar Assad made a personal decision to resign from office, Russian…

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Rebels keep silent on Israel’s attacks against Syria

Tehran, IRNA - The rebels, who dominate Syria, have not yet reacted to Israel’s mass airstrikes against numerous military bases…

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Toppling Zionist regime remains on agenda

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has asserted that Iran’s strength…

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Israeli regime conducts over 250 air strikes across Syria

Tehran, IRNA - Syrian media have reported that Israeli warplanes have conducted more than 250 air strikes throughout the country,…

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11,000 ISIL terrorists being trained in American camps

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – 11,000 ISIL forces are being trained in American camps in the region to enter Iraq…

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Hezbollah denounces invasion of Golan Heights by Zionists

Tehran, IRNA - The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has in a statement condemned the Israeli incursion into the occupied Golan…

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E3 continue to level anti-Iran accusations for enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The European Troika - consisting of the UK, France, and Germany - have leveled new…

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Iran respects Syria’s unity, territorial integrity: Spokeswoman

Tehran, IRNA - After the Syrian Government's collapse to armed groups, the Iranian Government spokeswoman has affirmed Tehran's respect for…

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No one is safe in occupied Gaza Strip, MSF says

Tehran, IRNA - The Zionist regime continues its relentless attacks on Gaza's residents on the 431st day of the war,…

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Iran, Kyrgyzstan agree on joint logistics center in Iranian ports

Tehran, IRNA - Iran and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to develop a joint logistics center in southern Iran’s ports to enhance…

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IRGC chief: Iran pursuing Israel’s collapse; Tehran’s power ‘impervious’ to Syria situation

The IRGC chief commander says Iran is pursuing the downfall of the Zionist regime, and has the enemies’ strategic sites…

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Iran, Serbia express readiness to expand scientific, medical coop.

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi has highlighted the Islamic Republic’s notable achievements in cell therapy and…

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Syria’s UN envoy demands Israel pull troops from country

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Israel must withdraw its troops from Syria, Syria's envoy to the UN Qusay al-Dahhak said.…

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Iran, Russia to finalize establishing anti-sanctions union

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – A member of the Iran Parliament and the Iran-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group has announced that…

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12th Iran Int’l Aerospace Exhibition kicks off in Kish Island

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The 12th Iran International Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Iran Airshow 2024, commenced on Tuesday…

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Saudi Arabia slams Zionist regime’s aggression on Syrian territory

Tehran, IRNA - The Saudi Foreign Ministry has condemned the occupation of parts of Syrian territory by the Zionist regime.…

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‘Fall of Zionists will remain on agenda’: IRGC chief tells Parliament

Tehran, IRNA - The Commander in Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reassured lawmakers that Iran remains…

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Iran plans major development projects for Bu Musa Island: Official

Tehran, IRNA – An Iranian official says the country has major development programs for its southern Bu Musa Island. Go…

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US, UK Weigh Removing HTS from Terror List despite Past Al-Qaeda Affiliation

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States and Britain are considering removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Syrian militant group with…

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Israeli tanks reach outskirts of Damascus

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Israeli military has occupied several villages south of Damascus, with its tanks now being…

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Air pollution in Iran’s Tabriz

On December 9, 2024, the air quality index in Tabriz, northwestern Iran, was poor, making it unhealthy for all age…

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Israeli raid in Nuseirat refugee camp kills seven

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – At least seven people were killed in a fresh Israeli strike on the Nuseirat refugee…

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Open session of Iran’s Parliament

Iranian lawmakers participated in an open session of the Parliament, better known as Majlis, on December 9, 2024. Speaker Mohammad…

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VP tours Atomic Energy Organization of Iran

Iran's Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref held talks with senior officials of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) after he…

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Iran Hits Back at EU3 for Reneging on JCPOA

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian ambassador to the UN rejected the accusations made by the European troika against Iran regarding…

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Iran, Russia to finalize initiative to establish anti-sanctions union

Tehran, IRNA - A member of the Majlis and the Iran-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group has announced that Iran's initiative to…

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Iran to play Russia in friendly football match

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran national football team will meet Russia in a friendly match in October 2025. Full…

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Turkey's Erdoğan Emphasizes Preservation of Syria's Territorial Integrity

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underscored the necessity of maintaining Syria's territorial integrity following the swift downfall…

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Iraq ready to contribute to any Syria political resolution

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iraq's government spokesperson Bassem Al-Awadi stated that Baghdad is prepared to contribute to any Syria…

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Israeli tanks reach outskirts of Damascus amid intense strikes on Syria: Report

The Israeli military occupies several villages south of Damascus with its tanks now stationed around 20 kilometers from the outskirts…

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