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Iran’s currency has plunged so much in value that Tehran plans to chop off four zeros from the rial
Fortune
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The economic commission of Iran’s parliament revived long-delayed plans on Sunday to cut four zeros from the country’s plunging currency, as part of efforts to simplify financial transactions. “Today’s meeting of the economic commission approved...
Bridge To Bridge Tells The Unforgettable Story Of One Young Man's Journey Through The Chaos Of The Iranian Revolution
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) In his powerful debut memoir, Bridge to Bridge, author Hamid Nakhostin Ahmadi shares a deeply personal account of growing up in 1970s Iran-a time marked by cultural contradictions, political unrest, and a nation on the edge of...
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Iran revives plan to remove four zeros from currency amid economic crisis
Firstpost
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August 3, 2025
In an attempt to streamline financial operations, Iran’s parliament’s economic panel on Sunday resurrected long-delayed plans to remove four zeros from the country’s declining currency. “Today’s meeting of the economic commission approved the name...
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 9 highlights: Pari’s marriage proposal
OTTplay
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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 9 highlights: Ekta Kapoor is keeping expectations high with new turns in each episode. In the ninth episode of Kyunki 2, we meet the Viranis preparing for Pari’s potential match. After Angad’s release, the...
Iran Ranks 97th Out of 100 Countries in Internet Quality
Iran Focus
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August 3, 2025
The Internet and Infrastructure Commission of the Tehran E-Commerce Association published a report stating that Iran ranks 97th among 100 countries in terms of internet speed, disruptions, and restrictions. Despite these limitations, studies...
Iran forms new defense council for handling affairs in wartime
United Press International (UPI)
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Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Iranian government announced Sunday that it had formed a new National Defense Council for handling the country's affairs in wartime. The establishment of the council was approved by the Supreme National Security Council within...
US Issues New Travel Warning on Iran
Newsweek
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August 7, 2025
The U.S. State Department has reiterated a strong advisory against travel to Iran, particularly for dual nationals, because of the risk of detention. The warning came in response to Iranian President Massed Pezeshkian's public call for diaspora...
Iran sets up new defence council in wake of war with Israel
WIKY - Indiana
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August 3, 2025
DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran’s top security body approved the establishment of a National Defence Council on Sunday, according to state media, following a short air war with Israel in June that was Iran’s most acute military challenge since the 1980s war...
Iran And Pakistan To Establish Joint Border Gate
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 3. Iran and Pakistan have agreed to establish a joint border gate to facilitate trade and enhance bilateral cooperation, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance of Iran and Director...
Iran vehicle imports up 37% in 4 months to late July: IRICA
Press TV
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Iran’s imports of vehicles rose significantly in the four months to July 22, according to figures by the country’s customs administration (IRICA). IRICA chief Foroud Asgari said on Sunday that customs offices in the country had cleared 14,287...
Iran’s top security body approves formation of Defense Council
Press TV
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved the establishment of a Defense Council as part of major structural changes to the nation's strategic defense policies. The SNSC said on Sunday that the decision was made in line with...
Tehran unveils identities of Israeli pilots involved in bombing of Iran
Tehran Times
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August 3, 2025
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported an intelligence breakthrough: Iranian operatives have assembled comprehensive profiles on the Israeli regime’s pilots, commanders, and drone operators who were involved in...
Iran sets up new defence council after war with Israel
Business Recorder
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August 3, 2025
TEHRAN: Iran’s top security body has approved the creation of a new defence council, state media reported on Sunday, more than a month after a ceasefire ended a 12-day war with Israel. “The Supreme National Security Council approved the...
Iran’s parliament committee approves new currency reform motion
Press TV
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Members of a committee of the Iranian parliament have voted in favor of a plan to reform the country’s national currency by removing four zeros from it and restoring an old currency subdivision named qiran. The head of the economic committee of...
Reviving oral traditions: Storytelling as a tool for education, cultural awareness, and critical thinking
The Hindu
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August 7, 2025
In a galaxy of Indian storytellers, Ms. Deepa Kiran stands out as a teacher trainer in the art of narration. Her training aims to enhance learning of the English language and diverse subjects. The one lesson she has learnt from a journey spanning...
A day after Iran president’s visit: Dar discusses ‘regional issues’ with Rubio
The News International
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August 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had another conversation over phone within a week on Monday. “The two leaders discussed a range of bilateral matters and exchanged views on current regional &...
Díaz and Richer: Iranian hack on Arizona election website didn’t need to get political. But it did
KJZZ - Arizona
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August 4, 2025
It’s always alarming when we find out hackers got into our state’s election system. It was even more alarming when we realized those hackers were likely connected to Iran. The hack took place late last month. Hackers infiltrated the Arizona...
Strikes on Iran Force Tashkent to Bet on Risky Afghan Corridor
Oil Price
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August 4, 2025
The American and Israeli attacks on Iran to “obliterate” its nuclear program have hit another target: Central Asia’s opportunity to use Iran’s transport links to trade with the wider world. The American and Israeli attacks made an impression in...
US Sanctions 5 Foreign Entities for Allegedly Aiding Iranian Military Drone Program
The Epoch Times
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August 4, 2025
The Treasury Department building in Washington on March 13, 2025. Alex Brandon/AP The Treasury Department sanctioned five entities and one individual based in Iran, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong on July 31 for allegedly aiding Iran’s state-owned...
20 iconic American TV shows that inspired international duplicates
Yardbarker
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August 4, 2025
The United States knows good TV. These 20 series have been duplicated in other countries around the world. 1 of 20 'Saturday Night Live' Broadway Video Everyone deserves to have quality sketch comedy. Saturday Night Live has been remade in several...