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Iran Election Boycott Threat As Economic Conditions Worsen NewsBlaze Story

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Iran–United States relations, Countries, Asia, Protests in Iran, Iranian Revolution, In Iran, Pan-Islamism, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

In "Protests Grow in Iran as Working Conditions Worsen," Iranian writer, Hamid Enayat tells the latest story of the Iranian people's struggle for normalcy.

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  • In "Protests Grow in Iran as Working Conditions Worsen," Iranian writer, Hamid Enayat tells the latest story of the Iranian people's struggle for normalcy.
  • "In Iran, the people are being deprived economically by the policies of the regime and its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC).
  • "NewsBlaze has been telling the story of the Iranian people's struggle against the mullahs since 2006.
  • NewsBlaze was founded in 2004 as an independent online newspaper and information portal, forming relationships with other publishers and wire services.

OMID Provides First-Quarter Financial Highlights

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
In Iran, Omid, Forward-looking statement, Cannabis and religion, Articles

b'ALPHA, N.J., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, OMID Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: OMID) has completed an initial financial review of its first quarter operations.

Key Points: 
  • b'ALPHA, N.J., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, OMID Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: OMID) has completed an initial financial review of its first quarter operations.
  • Our results for the first quarter of 2021 have been very encouraging as we continue to execute on our long-term vision for the future of the company.
  • With a diverse portfolio of product types, OMID specializes in formulations which contain cannabis extracts as well as other herbal ingredients.
  • We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.\n'

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of Foreign Affairs Council of 22 March 2021

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Foreign relations of the European Union, European External Action Service, International relations, Presidency of Donald Trump, Diplomacy, Government, Foreign relations of Iran, In Iran

The off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 10.00.

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  • The off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 10.00.
  • The briefing will be given by a senior EEAS official.
  • Please note that this press briefing will take place remotely.
  • Those who already registered for previous press briefings on Foreign Affairs Council meetings do not need to do it again.

Iran: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA)

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Foreign relations, Iran–United States relations, International relations, Nuclear energy in Iran, Foreign relations of Iran, In Iran, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, United States withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) at this critical point in time.

Key Points: 
  • The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) at this critical point in time.
  • We are determined to continue working with the international community to preserve the JCPOA and ensure its full implementation.
  • Unless reversed, this decision will substantially restrict the IAEAs ability to verify that nuclear material and activities in Iran remain for exclusively peaceful purposes.
  • We strongly support the ongoing intense diplomatic efforts, and the contacts of the EU High Representative as JCPOA Coordinator with all relevant partners.

Readout of the telephone conversation between President Charles Michel and President of Iran Hassan Rouhani

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Nuclear program of Iran, Foreign relations, Government of Iran, Iran–United States relations, International relations, Foreign relations of Iran, Nuclear energy in Iran, In Iran, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Hassan Rouhani

President of the European Council Charles Michel had a call with President Hassan Rouhani, President of Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday 18 February 2021.

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  • President of the European Council Charles Michel had a call with President Hassan Rouhani, President of Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday 18 February 2021.
  • They discussed the socio-economic and health impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and had an exchange of views on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA).
  • President Michel expressed concern over actions which constituted a departure from Iran's commitments under the Agreement, including the announced decision to suspend the Additional Protocol.
  • President Michel indicated that preserving a space for diplomacy, underpinned by positive steps, was crucial at this stage.

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of Foreign Affairs Council of 22 February 2021

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Foreign relations of the European Union, European External Action Service, International relations, Presidency of Donald Trump, Diplomacy, Government, In Iran, John Kerry

The off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 19 February 2021 at 14.30.

Key Points: 
  • The off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 19 February 2021 at 14.30.
  • The briefing will be given by a senior EEAS official.
  • Please note that this press briefing will take place remotely.
  • Those who already registered for previous press briefings on Foreign Affairs Council meetings do not need to do it again.

OMID Holdings Discloses New Corporate Initiatives

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
In Iran, Omid, Ontario Midland Railroad, Wellness, OTC Markets Group, Public company, Companies

ALPHA, N.J., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OMID Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: OMID), a publicly-traded health and wellness company, is pleased to disclose the adoption of new corporate initiatives in January 2021.

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  • ALPHA, N.J., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OMID Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: OMID), a publicly-traded health and wellness company, is pleased to disclose the adoption of new corporate initiatives in January 2021.
  • Further diversification is expected to flow into alternative asset classes such as the energy sector and commodities.
  • I will continue to defend shareholder value in every way possible as OMID evolves and grows, expanding its footprint to become a universal health and wellness manufacturer.
  • I look forward to providing further guidance in the near future via a new shareholder letter, outlining our plans for the year ahead," stated Adam Frank, the Chairman and CEO of OMID Holdings, Inc.
    OMID Holdings, Inc. is a publicly-traded (OTC Pink: OMID) health and wellness company which owns and operates a manufacturing facility in Alpha, New Jersey.

Iran: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA), following latest Iranian activities

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Foreign relations, Iran–United States relations, Nuclear program of Iran, Nuclear energy in Iran, Foreign relations of Iran, International relations, In Iran, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Reactions to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Negotiations leading to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

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  • The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
  • Iran's action is also inconsistent with the JCPoA's clear provisions on Fordow and has potentially severe proliferation implications.
  • We express support for the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the framework of the Joint Commission, with the EU High Representative as its coordinator, to ensure full JCPoA implementation.
  • We welcome President-elect Biden's positive statements on the JCPoA, and look forward to working with the incoming US-Administration.

Press release - Human rights breaches in China and Iran

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Articles, Execution of Navid Afkari, In Iran, Dignity, Human rights, Ruhollah Zam

MEPs are deeply concerned about the increasingly oppressive regime that many religious and ethnic minorities, in particular Uyghurs and Kazakhs, are facing in mainland China.

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  • MEPs are deeply concerned about the increasingly oppressive regime that many religious and ethnic minorities, in particular Uyghurs and Kazakhs, are facing in mainland China.
  • These violate their human dignity, as well as their rights to freedom of cultural expression and religious belief, to freedom of speech and expression, and to peaceful assembly and association.
  • They urge Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release her and allow her to receive the healthcare she requires.
  • It also demands targeted EU measures against Iranian officials who have committed serious human rights violations, including the recent executions of Ruhollah Zam and Navid Afkari, as well as against those involved in gross human rights abuses, such as judges who have handed the death sentence to journalists, human rights defenders, political dissidents and activists.

Media advisory - Press briefings ahead of Foreign Affairs Council of 7 December 2020

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Friday, December 4, 2020
European External Action Service, International relations, Diplomacy, Government, Foreign relations of Iran, In Iran, John Kerry

Off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 4 December 2020 at 14.00.

Key Points: 
  • Off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 4 December 2020 at 14.00.
  • It will be followed by a technical off the record briefing on the new global regime setting up restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses by EEAS and Commission officials.
  • Please note that this press briefing will take place remotely.
  • Those who already registered for previous press briefing on Foreign Affairs Council meeting earlier this year do not need to do it again.