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2025-10-17 21:28
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Larijani and Putin discuss economic, regional and international cooperation in Moscow
Meeting came a day before Russia called on countries to end JCPOA restrictions on Iran's nuclear program
TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani spent a day in Moscow on Thursday. The main purpose of his visit was to convey a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to President Vladimir Putin, though neither side has elaborated on what the message contained.
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Pezeshkian says enemy can’t cripple Iran via sanctions or threats
TEHRAN – The Iranian president says the enemy will not be able to bring Iranians to their knees through sanctions and threats.
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By Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister
Non-Aligned Movement in a shifting global landscape: Reflections ahead of Kampala ministerial
As I finalize preparations to convene with my counterparts at the 19th Midterm Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala on 15-16 October 2025, this gathering assumes considerable significance amid the accelerating complexities of contemporary international relations.
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By Shahab Sarmadi
Hamas takes on Israel’s mercenaries in Gaza
TEHRAN – More than a week after the October 10 ceasefire, Gaza continues to face sustained military pressure, with Palestinians remaining under severe threat from Israel’s ongoing operations. Although Israeli forces have partially withdrawn from some residential areas in central Gaza, local armed groups, linked to Israel’s Shin Bet security agency, continue to target resistance fighters and civilians alike. These actions undermine prospects for lasting peace and highlight Israel’s continued efforts to destabilize Gaza from within.
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Israel mounts heaviest strikes on Lebanon in 10 months
Israeli warplanes and drones carried out dozens of strikes across south Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa on Thursday and Friday, leveling an asphalt factory, destroying a quarry and a diesel tanker, and striking villages as olive harvesters worked — an assault described by local media as the heaviest since last year’s ceasefire.
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By Sedaye Iran
Yahya, the name of all Gaza’s sons
TEHRAN – On the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, it must be emphasized that he was far more than a resistance leader. Sinwar was the strategic architect of an irreparable defeat—one that shook the very foundations of the Zionist regime.
Politics
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Pezeshkian says enemy can’t cripple Iran via sanctions or threats
TEHRAN – The Iranian president says the enemy will not be able to bring Iranians to their knees through sanctions and threats.
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Araghchi discusses bilateral and global issues in series of Kampala meetings
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from various countries on the sidelines of the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, to discuss bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation.
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Senior Iranian military figure laid to rest
TEHRAN - A funeral procession has been held in the Iranian capital, Tehran, for Brigadier General Alireza Afshar, a senior figure at Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and former commander of the Basij voluntary forces. He passed away due to heart complications.
Sports
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Lebanon beat Iran at AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
TEHRAN - A stirring second half performance saw Lebanon overcome Iran 2-0 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group A tie on Friday.
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Gharibshahi snatches gold at 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships
TEHRAN - Iran’s Aliakbar Gharibshahi claimed the title of the men’s 107 kg category at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships.
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Marziyeh Jafari named 2025 AFC Women Coach of the Year
TEHRAN - History was made at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 on Thursday as Marziyeh Jafari became the first-ever AFC Coach of the Year (Women) winner from Iran.
Culture
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Five Iranian films to attend 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
TEHRAN - Five films from Iran will participate in the 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), which is set to be held from November 13 to 23 in the Netherlands.
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Rhetoric Orchestra to perform classic masterpieces at Vahdat Hall
TEHRAN- Iran’s Rhetoric Orchestra, conducted by Reza Marivand, will present a concert featuring works by renowned composers of classical music from around the world at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Tuesday.
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Veteran Iranian dubber Saeed Mozaffari passes away
TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian voice actor and iconic voice of Iran’s dubbing industry, Saeed Mozaffari, passed away at Erfan Hospital in Tehran on Tuesday, after battling respiratory issues and a prolonged illness. He was 83.
Economy
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Tehran, St. Petersburg exchanges take first step toward regional energy market alliance
TEHRAN – The Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) and the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to establish joint trading mechanisms — a move both sides see as the first step toward a regional alliance of energy exchanges.
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Iran, Vietnam push to expand trade, joint production ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) and Vietnamese Embassy in Iran have emphasized expanding joint production and sharing export experience, building on several cooperation agreements already signed between the two countries.
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Aluminum ingot output exceeds 300,000 tons in H1
TEHRAN - Production of aluminum ingot in Iran reached 307,386 tons in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
Society
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DOE chief attending global Zero Waste Forum
TEHRAN – A delegation led by the head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, is participating in the global Zero Waste Forum, being held in Istanbul from October 17 to 19.
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Iran highlights preserving marine environment at MEPC
TEHRAN – Ali Mousavi, the representative of Iran to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has addressed the Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), underlining the country’s view on the significance of protecting the marine environment.
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Minister urges WHO to protect health against sanctions
TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has referred to sanctions as silent wars against public health, urging the World Health Organization (WHO) and member states to safeguard health systems from political pressures and sanctions.
Tourism
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“Silk Legacy” exhibition celebrates centuries-old cultural ties between Iran and China
TEHRAN— The National Museum of Iran has opened the exhibition “Silk Legacy: A Review of Iran–China Relations,” highlighting the enduring cultural and historical connections between the two ancient civilizations
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Nahavand ancient fortress to be revived in major restoration effort
TEHRAN – The ancient fortress of Nahavand, also known as the Yazdegerd Citadel, is set to undergo restoration as part of a significant cultural heritage initiative in west-central Iran.
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Iran-China joint cultural heritage plays effective role in deepening ties
TEHRAN--Joint cultural heritage of Iran and China plays an effective role in deepening relations between the two countries and should be considered as a bridge between the hearts of the people of the two nations, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.
International
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Victory for Gaza and the Axis of Resistance
LONDON - It seems this round of war in Gaza has come to an end. Standing firm in position, refusing to be broken, and moving the struggle to a different stage is the measure of victory or defeat for the resistance parties.
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Lebanon between Israeli aggression and international pressure
BEIRUT — Over the past few months, Lebanon has witnessed repeated Israeli air raids targeting economic infrastructure in the South and Bekaa, including bulldozers and excavators.
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Israel killing civilians despite Gaza truce
TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has killed Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip despite agreeing to a ceasefire.
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Gazan Journalists attacked by Israel
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Brother of Iranian scientist murdered in Israeli strike speaks out
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Footage shows Israel hit a kindergarten in Tehran
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Delegates and ambassadors from 28 countries visited the IRIB building
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