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Iran Supreme Leader "Unconscious", Not Involved In Decision-Making: Report
The body of elder Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, is also reportedly being prepared for burial in Qom, which is considered the seat of Shia clerical power.
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Meet Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran's Newly Appointed Interim Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was appointed jurist member of Iran's interim Leadership Council on Sunday. This came after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel.
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After Khamenei's Killing, Qom's Clerics Hold Key To Next Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, was assassinated on Saturday by the United States and Israel, despite Tehran and Washington being in the middle of talks to reach a deal.
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Iran Raises Red Flag Over Mosque After Khamenei Killing. What It Means
In a symbolic gesture signalling retaliation, a red "flag of revenge" was raised over the dome of the Jamkaran Mosque, which is a site of religious significance for Iran.
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Indian Students In Tehran Being Evacuated To Qom Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" with a surprise attack on Friday morning that wiped out the top echelon of Iran's military command and damaged its nuclear sites.
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Hundreds Of Girls Poisoned In Iran To Stop Them From Going To School
An Iranian deputy minister on Sunday said "some people" were poisoning schoolgirls in the holy city of Qom with the aim of shutting down education for girls, state media reported.
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250 Indians Who Are COVID-19 Positive Stranded In Iran: Centre To Supreme Court
The Centre today told the Supreme Court that 250 Indian pilgrims stranded in Qom, Iran, have tested positive for coronavirus and have not been evacuated, while over 500 have already been brought back.
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Efforts On For Return Of Indian Pilgrims From Iran: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said efforts are underway for the return of Indian pilgrims from Iran's Qom city and follow up arrangements are being discussed with the Iranian authorities.
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In An Interim Move, 3 Iranian Nuclear Sites Exempted From US Sanctions
The US has exempted three Iranian nuclear sites from sanctions, but warned that they will be under strict scrutiny, the State Department said. The benefitted sites were those of Arak (central Iran), Bushehr (south) and Fordow, near the city of Qom that was built underground to protect against military attack. The measure announced on Monday was "in...
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Iran Guard Simulates Capture of Al Aqsa Mosque
Iranian media are reporting that thousands of paramilitary forces from the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard have held a war game simulating the capture of Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque from Israeli control.
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Iran Supreme Leader "Unconscious", Not Involved In Decision-Making: Report
The body of elder Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, is also reportedly being prepared for burial in Qom, which is considered the seat of Shia clerical power.
-
Meet Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran's Newly Appointed Interim Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was appointed jurist member of Iran's interim Leadership Council on Sunday. This came after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel.
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After Khamenei's Killing, Qom's Clerics Hold Key To Next Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, was assassinated on Saturday by the United States and Israel, despite Tehran and Washington being in the middle of talks to reach a deal.
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Iran Raises Red Flag Over Mosque After Khamenei Killing. What It Means
In a symbolic gesture signalling retaliation, a red "flag of revenge" was raised over the dome of the Jamkaran Mosque, which is a site of religious significance for Iran.
-
Indian Students In Tehran Being Evacuated To Qom Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" with a surprise attack on Friday morning that wiped out the top echelon of Iran's military command and damaged its nuclear sites.
-
Hundreds Of Girls Poisoned In Iran To Stop Them From Going To School
An Iranian deputy minister on Sunday said "some people" were poisoning schoolgirls in the holy city of Qom with the aim of shutting down education for girls, state media reported.
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250 Indians Who Are COVID-19 Positive Stranded In Iran: Centre To Supreme Court
The Centre today told the Supreme Court that 250 Indian pilgrims stranded in Qom, Iran, have tested positive for coronavirus and have not been evacuated, while over 500 have already been brought back.
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Efforts On For Return Of Indian Pilgrims From Iran: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said efforts are underway for the return of Indian pilgrims from Iran's Qom city and follow up arrangements are being discussed with the Iranian authorities.
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In An Interim Move, 3 Iranian Nuclear Sites Exempted From US Sanctions
The US has exempted three Iranian nuclear sites from sanctions, but warned that they will be under strict scrutiny, the State Department said. The benefitted sites were those of Arak (central Iran), Bushehr (south) and Fordow, near the city of Qom that was built underground to protect against military attack. The measure announced on Monday was "in...
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Iran Guard Simulates Capture of Al Aqsa Mosque
Iranian media are reporting that thousands of paramilitary forces from the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard have held a war game simulating the capture of Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque from Israeli control.
