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Promoting Islamic unity in Hajj
The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei reiterates that the aim of Hajj is to promote Islamic unity against oppression and arrogance. Addressing officials and a group of pilgrims, Ayatollah Khamenei described Hajj as the most important ritual. He said the occasion marks the practical manifestation of Islam’s opposition to geographical, racial, class and other distinctions. This comes at a time, the leader added, when the self-proclaimed civilized countries are still struggling with black and white as well as European and non-European racial bias. Ayatollah Khamenei further noted that Muslims perform their Hajj rituals as if they are all from a single race and nationality. Some 89,000 Iranians are set to travel to Saudi Arabia this year to perform the annual hajj pilgrimage.
North-South railway deal
Iran and Russia have finalized an agreement for the construction of a mega rail-way project that connects the two countries via Azerbaijan. Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi was present at the deal’s signing ceremony held in the capital Tehran. Raeisi hailed the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway, calling it an important project which will benefit both countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin joined the ceremony virtually. He also emphasized the significance of the project and pledged that Moscow would put all efforts to complete it. The Rasht-Astara railway will complete a south-north corridor that connects southern Asia to northern Europe. It will have a leading role in facilitating transportation and transit.
Daily Israeli raids
Israeli forces and settlers have raided an area near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, injuring several Palestinians.
Iran warns US against resumption of ‘maximum pressure’ policy
Israeli strikes kill 28 people in Lebanon
Hezbollah strikes major Israeli air force base for first time
Iran authorizes imports and sale of unleaded gasoline at free prices
Who said what about genocide in Gaza and Lebanon at OIC-Arab League summit?
More journalists killed by Israel in Gaza than in any conflict in recent decades: Report
Israeli attacks on Syria serious threat to regional stability: Iranian diplomat
Yemen carries out pre-emptive strike against US aircraft carrier
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