Israel&s ‘delusional& threats will not derail Iran-U.S. talks, says parliament speakerIsrael’s ‘delusional’ threats will not derail Iran-U.S. talks, says parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed recent Israeli rhetoric as “delusions” meant to influence ongoing indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, warning that any act of aggression against Iran would set the region ablaze.

Qalibaf made the remarks during an open parliamentary session on Tuesday,

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Foreign military presence threatens Persian Gulf security: IRGC Navy chiefForeign military presence threatens Persian Gulf security: IRGC Navy chief

TEHRAN – The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has warned that any insecurity in the strategic Strait of Hormuz would have far-reaching international economic consequences.

He noted that the presence of foreign powers in the Persian Gulf undermines regional stability.

Speaking on the occasion

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Delegation of Sudanese National Political and Social Forces Meets Iranian Foreign Ministry OfficialDelegation of Sudanese National Political and Social Forces Meets Iranian Foreign Ministry Official

A delegation representing Sudan’s national political and social forces met today in Tehran with the Iranian Foreign Ministry official responsible for the Sudan file. The delegation was led by Ms. Ishraqa Sayed Mahmoud, Engineer Maryam Al-Hindi, and Mr. Khalid Al-Fahal.

During the meeting, the delegation praised the recent steps taken to restore

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Kapar Judaki Village hosts storksKapar Judaki Village hosts storks

TEHRAN - Kapar Judaki Village in Borujerd, Lorestan province, has been hosting storks for nearly half a century.

Nature and mankind have a long coexistence in this village, Khabar Online reported.

Kapar Jukadi Village has become a safe habitat for storks.

Populated over 400, the village is located 10 kilometers off Borujerd on the way of

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Grave stone inscription pertaining to Sassanid era identified in Fars provinceGrave stone inscription pertaining to Sassanid era identified in Fars province

TEHRAN - A historical grave stone inscription has been identified in the city of Abadeh, Fars province, Abolhassan Atabaki, a researcher said.

Atabaki, who holds a PhD in History, has decoded the language of this inscription in close collaboration with the tour guides Babak Parsa-Jam and Arash Namiranian. 

He told ISNA that the preliminary studies

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Isfahan&s cities witness rise in tourist arrivalsIsfahan’s cities witness rise in tourist arrivals

TEHRAN - Deputy head of Isfahan province’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department said tourist stay in the city of Isfahan decreased by 20 percent this year, while the other provincial cities witnessed a double or three-fold rise in the arrival of tourists.

Alireza Habibi told IRNA that Lenjan, Khor and Kashan were the cities that

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