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2025-05-23 21:17
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Nuclear talks get one more chance
Iran, US will look into Omani proposals after ‘professional’ and ‘logical’ fifth round
TEHRAN – Iran and the United States put an end to a fifth round of indirect nuclear talks in Rome on Friday, after a week of high tensions spurred skepticism among Iranians about the American side’s sincerity and commitment to reaching a genuine agreement.
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By Dr. Sasan Karimi
The legitimacy of running the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism
An analysis of E3 compliance and Iran’s responsive measures
TEHRAN – The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015, incorporates a Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DRM), commonly referred to as the “snap-back mechanism,” to enforce compliance.
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By Sahar Dadjoo
Trump’s war on Harvard
Trump targets academic freedom, civil discourse and viewpoint diversity
TEHRAN - Since the beginning of his second term, President Trump has stepped up his war against elite American universities, claiming that they foster antisemitism and leaning toward certain ideologies.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Municipal elections in southern Lebanon on birthday of Resistance and Liberation
SOUTH LEBANON — After sporadic attacks over the past two weeks, the Israeli occupation regime launched a series of violent raids on Lebanese regions on Thursday.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Yemen targets Ben Gurion Airport, sends millions into hiding
TEHRAN – Yemeni forces persist in striking the Israeli regime with hypersonic missiles in response to its genocidal war on Gaza.
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Any threat will be met with decisive force: Iran Armed Forces
TEHRAN – As Iran commemorated the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, the Armed Forces General Staff issued a defiant statement, warning that any aggression against the Islamic Republic's values or nuclear facilities would be met with a resolute and forceful response.
Politics
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‘An army built on drones,’ top commander affirms as Iran unveils new UAV technologies
TEHRAN – The Iranian Army has unveiled three advanced, domestically developed drones designed to meet the demands of modern and future battlefields.
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Khorramshahr: The Liberation that defined a nation
TEHRAN – The echoes of battle may have faded, but the significance of Khorramshahr's liberation remains resonant. On Saturday, May 24th, Iran marks the 43rd anniversary of the city's recapture from the foreign-backed Iraqi Baathist regime, a victory that continues to shape Iranian identity and national pride.
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Top general says Iran will respond to any threats proportionately
TEHRAN -- Chairman of Iran’s Armed Forces warned on Thursday that the Islamic Republic will respond to any threats proportionately.
Sports
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Iran learn fate in 2025 IHF Women’s World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Pool B of the 2025 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women’s World Championship.
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Mohammad Rabiei takes charge of Kheybar
TEHRAN – Mohammad Rabiei has been appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) club Kheybar on Friday.
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Asian Youth Para Games a chance to know new talents, official says
TEHRAN - With 200 days left until the start of the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Technical Deputy, Saeid Solgi, says that the Games is an opportunity to find young talented athletes.
Culture
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Renowned Armenian author’s work celebrated in Tehran session with prominent cultural figures
TEHRAN – The unveiling and analysis of the Persian translation of the book "The Great Silence" (“Mec Irutyune” in Armenian) by the renowned Armenian author Perch Zeytuntsyan was held at Tehran’s City Theater Complex on Wednesday.
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23rd Tehran Auction realizes $2.2 million
TEHRAN - The 23rd Tehran Auction, titled “Modern and Contemporary Iranian Art,” was held on Thursday at the Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran, realizing 1.75 trillion rials (approximately $2.2 million).
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What’s in Tehran art galleries
A collection of paintings by Ali Akbar Sadeqi is on view in an exhibition at Iranshahr Gallery. The exhibit named “Holy Demons” will run until June 10 at the gallery that can be found at 69 Sepand St., off Karim Khan Ave.
Economy
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Iran’s acting economy minister meets Islamic Development Bank president in Algiers
TEHRAN - Seyed Rahmatollah Akrami, Iran’s acting Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, met with Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, expressing Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in pursuit of shared development goals.
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Tehran urges ECO members to share water efficiency expertise to tackle regional crises
TEHRAN - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has called on member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to exchange experiences and strategies to boost water resource efficiency amid growing regional challenges such as climate change and water scarcity.
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Iran, Russia advance free trade as Eurasian union finalizes roadmap with Iran
TEHRAN - The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has finalized a roadmap to implement its newly effective free trade agreement with Iran, aimed at boosting direct business engagement and resolving regulatory hurdles.
Society
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Iran, Russia underline development of environmental ties
TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the deputy chairmen of the Federation Council of Russia, Konstantin Kosachev, have explored the potential of enhancing joint efforts in environmental fields.
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WHO ready to support Iran in providing healthcare to refugees
TEHRAN – Recognizing the heavy burden imposed by Afghan refugees on Iran's health system, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has announced readiness to support the country despite the organization’s limited budget.
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Tehran, Ashgabat to expand ties on data transit, artificial intelligence
TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and the director general of Turkmenistan’s Agency for Transport and Communications, Chakyev Mammethan Berdimyradovich, have discussed ways to broaden ties between the two countries in digital economy, artificial intelligence, space technologies, and data transit.
Tourism
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Iran holds first national celebration of ecolodges to promote sustainable tourism
KERMAN — The city of Kerman hosted Iran’s first-ever National Celebration of Ecolodges on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31), highlighting the country's growing commitment to sustainable and community-based tourism.
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WAC issues urgent statement on Gaza cultural heritage crisis
TEHRAN - The World Archaeological Congress (WAC), a leading international body of archaeologists committed to human rights and the protection of cultural heritage, has issued a powerful statement addressing the deepening humanitarian and cultural crisis in Gaza.
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3,200-year-old Iron Age woman's skeleton discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has uncovered the 3,200-year-old skeleton of a woman in a rural district in northern Iran.
International
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Trump’s war on Harvard
TEHRAN - Since the beginning of his second term, President Trump has stepped up his war against elite American universities, claiming that they foster antisemitism and leaning toward certain ideologies.
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Municipal elections in southern Lebanon on birthday of Resistance and Liberation
SOUTH LEBANON — After sporadic attacks over the past two weeks, the Israeli occupation regime launched a series of violent raids on Lebanese regions on Thursday.
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Yemen targets Ben Gurion Airport, sends millions into hiding
TEHRAN – Yemeni forces persist in striking the Israeli regime with hypersonic missiles in response to its genocidal war on Gaza.
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Nuclear talks get one more chance
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‘An army built on drones,’ top commander affirms as Iran unveils new UAV technologies
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Iran, Russia advance free trade as Eurasian union finalizes roadmap with Iran
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Tehran, Ashgabat to expand ties on data transit, artificial intelligence
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Any threat will be met with decisive force: Iran Armed Forces
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Iran, Russia underline development of environmental ties
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