Millions of pilgrims honor Imam Hussein (PBUH) on Arba’een

Millions of pilgrims honor Imam Hussein (PBUH) on Arba’een

The occasion, known as the world’s largest annual Muslim pilgrimage, comes 40 days after Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram. Imam Hussein is a highly-venerated figure not only among Shia Mulims but also among Sunnis, Christians, and people of other faiths.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 01:45

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Millions of pilgrims converge on Karaba on eve of Arba’een

Millions of pilgrims converge on Karaba on eve of Arba’een

Iran has established camps along the paths leading to the border with Iraq to accommodate the pilgrims. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has also set up a field hospital near one border crossing, and, as of Sunday, has provided medical services to at least 5,000 pilgrims.

Monday, October 29, 2018 11:21

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Iran will manage to overcome US sanctions: FM Zarif

Iran will manage to overcome US sanctions: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed confidence that the Islamic Republic will manage to overcome sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies.

Monday, October 22, 2018 10:45

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UN agency registers `Persian Gulf` in official certificate

UN agency registers 'Persian Gulf' in official certificate

A senior Iranian official says the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which is a United Nations agency, has officially registered the "Persian Gulf Pearl" as a property of the Islamic Republic, implying that the geographical name 'the Persian Gulf' itself has been recognized by the agency.

Monday, October 22, 2018 10:51

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: President Rouhani says Iran`s `accurate` plans will foil US policies

: President Rouhani says Iran's 'accurate' plans will foil US policies

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States will not be able to continue its anti-Iran policies for long, because Tehran has drawn up "accurate plans" to counter them.

Monday, October 15, 2018 10:21

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UN top court hears Iran arguments in asset freeze case against US

UN top court hears Iran arguments in asset freeze case against US

The UN’s top court has heard Iran’s arguments against the United States in a new showdown between the two sides over the freezing by Washington of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets, just days after the tribunal handed Tehran a victory in a separate case.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 09:26

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Neither Saudi Arabia nor others can replace Iranian oil in the global market: Iranian petroleum minister

Neither Saudi Arabia nor others can replace Iranian oil in the global market: Iranian petroleum ...

Iran's Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh dismisses the rhetoric by the Saudi crown prince about Riyadh's capability to replace sanctions-hit Iranian oil, saying that the global market will never believe such claims.

Monday, October 08, 2018 09:14

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Millions observe Ashura with mourning rituals

Millions observe Ashura with mourning rituals

Millions of Iranians hold mourning processions across the country on Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Thursday, September 20, 2018 03:43

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