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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 200 sites in Tehran hit by Israeli strikes, more than 120 homes destroyed: Provincial governor
More than 200 locations across Iran's capital Tehran have been hit by Israeli airstrikes since the conflict began ten days ago, the city's provincial governor said on Sunday. "More than 200 locations have been attacked by the usurping Zionist regime," Governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian told state television, accusing Israel of widespread targeting of civilian areas. According to Motamedian, over 120 residential housing units have been 'fully destroyed,' while nearly 500 others have suffered varying levels of damage. He did not specify whether the strikes targeted any military or strategic sites. The claim comes as Iran and Israel continue to exchange missile and drone attacks following the US-backed Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites earlier this week. While Israeli officials have focused on targeting Iran's military infrastructure, Tehran accuses Israel of attacking civilian areas and worsening the humanitarian toll. The Iranian government has yet to release an official casualty figure for the capital, but humanitarian agencies have warned of mounting displacement and loss of life as the conflict expands into urban centers.
Shafaq News
29-04-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan and Iran: New deal to boost trade and cooperation
Shafaq News/ The Kurdistan Region and Iran have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, paving the way for increased trade, investment, and cultural exchange. According to a statement from local government in Erbil Province, the agreement, following a meeting between Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw and Tehran Governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian, aims to expand economic ties, streamline work permits for residents of both cities in fields such as trade and banking services, and promote the presence of Iranian businesses in the Kurdish capital. The deal also includes provisions to facilitate customs procedures, contingent on successful negotiations by Erbil with the Iraqi government to reduce customs duties on goods and scientific products. Other key elements include organizing trade delegations, conferences, and exhibitions, as well as the exchange of information related to goods and regulations in both regions. Both sides emphasized strengthening technical and engineering collaboration, particularly in construction and infrastructure, and expanding cooperation in medical tourism, healthcare, education, pharmaceuticals, culture, and sports. They also agreed to share research in industry, biotechnology, medical engineering, and nanotechnology, and to provide opportunities for Erbil students to attend institutions in Tehran. Regular meetings will be held to monitor the deal's progress, coordinated through diplomatic channels with the Iranian Consulate in Erbil and the Kurdistan Regional Government's relations with Tehran.
