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’Deadly Arrow’ Drill Backfires on “Israel”: Massive Fires in Al-Sheikh Mountain Reserve Halt Exercise

Days after the “Israeli” Occupation Forces [IOF] launched its military exercisesimulating a multi-front war, especially on the northern front [Lebanon and Syria], it seems that the drill is now a case of the biter bit! The multi-day drill has been halted, as the unexpected had happened, especially since the location …

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U.S. Supreme Court deals blow to Republicans in Pennsylvania, North Carolina vote-by-mail fights

(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday dealt setbacks to Republicans by allowing extended deadlines for receiving mail-in ballots in next Tuesday’s election in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, states pivotal to President Donald Trump’s re-election chances. extensions in Pennsylvania and North The action by the justices – with their …

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EC Secretary Says Macron Should Apologize to Muslims, Calls for Expulsion of French Ambassadors from Muslim World

TEHRAN (FNA)- Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezayee condemned the French government for supporting the sacrilege of Islam’s Prophet (PBUH), stressing the necessity for Emanuel Macron to apologize to Muslims. “The French president’s measure was a kind of political folly and he should apologize to the Islamic world …

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Yemeni Drones Strike ‘Key Target’ in Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport

Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yehya Saree said the country’s military launched a fresh aerial operation against Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s southern border region of Asir, targeting a “key target” inside the strategic facility. Brigadier General Saree said in a statement posted on his Twitter …

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Iraq’s Nujaba Leader: US Only Understands Language of Force

The Secretary General of Iraqi resistance movement al-Nujaba, Sheikh Akram al-Kaabi, said the United States only understands the language of force, noting that resistance will end the US presence in Iraq. In a press conference held at Mehr News Agency headquarters, Sheikh al-Kaabi said the US is responsible for the …

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US Sanctions A Crime against Humanity – Iran’s Judiciary Chief

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Sayyed Ebrahim Raisi slammed the cruel sanctions imposed on the Iranian and Syria people as a crime against humanity. In a meeting with Syria’s outgoing ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday, Ayatollah Raisi denounced the harsh economic and psychological war that the enemies have waged against people of …

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Iranian Protesters Condemn Macron’s Support for Insult to Muslim Prophet

Groups of people, including university students, gathered in front of the French embassy in Tehran on Wednesday to protest at President Emanuel Macron’s position in support of the blasphemous acts against the holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH). The protestors, who wore surgical masks and met social distancing protocols due to …

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Iran Denies Prisoners Swap with US

“This report is 100% a lie,” Zarif said on Wednesday. He added that Iran has several times proposed the US a comprehensive swap of prisoners, noting that many Iranians are imprisoned in the US or are under detention in other countries upon Washington’s demand “and even there are people whose …

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Health Minister: Iran-Made Rapid Coronavirus Tests Ready for Market Supply

EHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki announced on Wednesday that the country’s scientists have succeeded in production of rapid coronavirus-diagnosis tests which will enter the market soon. “We are importing 3mln rapid test kits from South Korea with test results appearing in 20 to 25 minutes, which do not …

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India enacts new laws allowing non-locals to buy land in disputed Kashmir

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government has been introducing major changes to the laws governing the ownership of land in the Indian-administered Kashmir since its decision to abolish the disputed Himalayan region’s autonomous status last year. India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday issued a notification about new amendments …

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