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2025-10-01 22:04
By Staff Writter
China, Russia dismiss Iran UN sanctions as void
Opposition from Beijing and Moscow, Iran's diplomatic maneuvers, and exhaustion of sanctions regime prevent the turmoil West had hoped for
TEHRAN - The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions against Iran, a process initiated by European powers and finalized last week, appears to have failed to achieve its intended political and economic impact.
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By Batool Subeiti
The West must accept that Iran’s nuclear technology cannot be stopped
LONDON – The sanctions that had been lifted against Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal, were snapped back against Iran at midnight on September 26. The sanctions are meant to apply strong pressure against the Islamic Republic.
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By Muhammad Akmal Khan
Hunting West Asia: Who is next?
ISLAMABAD – When a hunter enters the woods, he is seldom alone. Behind him march the beaters, stirring the dust, hurling stones, forcing the prey from freedom into a single, fatal path. Exhausted and terrified, the prey stumbles before the hunter’s feet, and one blow ends its life.
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Witkoff failed to appear in meeting: Iran
TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian government said Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, failed to appear in a meeting proposed by Iran after Tehran offered direct talks with him in the presence of the foreign ministers of the three European countries and the representative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Senator Lindsey Graham unsettled by Hezbollah’s power
When US rhetoric exposes false claim of Hezbollah defeat
BEIRUT — U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham made a clear statement when he said, “It is not possible for the Middle East to be normalized until Hezbollah is taken off the table.”
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By Garsha Vazirian
The arsonist as fire chief: Tony Blair must not govern Gaza
TEHRAN – Washington and Tel Aviv’s latest idea for Gaza’s “post-war transition” is as reckless as it is insulting: hand the reins to Tony Blair. Draft plans released by the White House name him as a member—and potential coordinator—of an international body supervising Gaza’s transitional governance, under a board chaired by Donald Trump.
Politics
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Lawmakers urge stronger coordination on nuclear issue in meeting with SNSC secretary
TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee met with Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on Tuesday to discuss a range of pressing issues, including the future of the nuclear program, regional dynamics, and the situation of Iran’s strategic islands.
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Iran to aggravate punishment for spies
TEHRAN – Iran is to intensify punishment for espionage and collusion with the Israeli regime.
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Deported nationals from US will receive full legal protection
TEHRAN – Iran’s Justice Ministry has pledged to defend the rights of 115 nationals recently deported from the United States, stressing that while the move falls under U.S. domestic law, the returnees remain entitled to full protection as Iranian citizens.
Sports
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Esteghlal lose to Al Muharraq: 2025/26 ACL Two
TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal lost to Al Muharraq 1-0 in Matchday 2 of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two on Wednesday.
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U.S. denies visas for Iran football officials
TEHRAN - The U.S. government has not issued visas for Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, and Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of the national team, along with seven other federation members, to attend the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony.
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Iranian sprinter Safarzadeh seizes silver at 2025 New Delhi
TEHRAN - Iranian woman sprinter Hajar Safarzadeh won a silver medal at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
Culture
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Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” submitted by Tajikistan to Oscars
TEHRAN – Tajikistan has selected “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit,” the latest film by the well-known Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri, to represent the country in the best international feature film category at the Oscars 2026.
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Iranian play “Hamlet the Killer” to premiere at Turkish theater festival
TEHRAN- Iranian director Masoud Tayyebi will stage an adaptation of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s most popular play “Hamlet” at the 17th edition of the Ethos Ankara International Theater Festival in Turkey.
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Iranian documentary “Hollein in Iran” wins in Spain
TEHRAN – The Iranian documentary “Hollein in Iran” directed by Hadi Afarideh won the Screen Tourism Award at the International Travel Film Awards Festival, which was held from September 26 to 29 in Barcelona, Spain.
Economy
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Tanker market sees limited impact from snapback mechanism
TEHRAN – The international tanker market views the activation of the so-called “snapback” mechanism by three European countries, under U.S. pressure, as having no significant effect beyond existing American sanctions, according to Lloyd’s List.
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NIDC digs, completes drilling of 67 oil, gas wells in H1
TEHRAN - National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) dug and completed the digging operations of 67 oil and gas wells in the country's onshore and offshore oil-rich regions during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), Hamidreza Shafiei Makvandi, the deputy managing director of the company for operation, announced.
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RAI to expand capacity by prioritizing fast-track projects
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) is going to focus on short-term, high-yield projects to expand network capacity, the head of company said.
Society
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20 countries attend intl. nano-tech Olympiad for students
TEHRAN – Participants from 20 countries attended the first International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) for high school students, held online on September 29.
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Iranian delegation to participate in China Hi-Tech Fair
TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, knowledge-based companies will set up their pavilions in the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF).
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Over 90 earthquakes shake Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 94 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from September 20 to 26, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Tourism
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268 tourism projects worth $130 million inaugurated across Iran
TEHRAN— A total of 268 tourism projects were inaugurated simultaneously via video conference by Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri on Wednesday.
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Mazandaran hotels receive Iran Green Hotel Award
TEHRAN – Two hotels in Mazandaran province have been awarded the Iran Green Hotel Award as part of the country’s first national event recognizing environmentally sustainable accommodation, provincial officials said on Sunday.
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Volkswagen rally marks Tourism Week with Tehran-Nowshahr route
TEHRAN – Iran launched a two-day Volkswagen Beetle rally on Wednesday from Tehran to Nowshahr as one of many programs to mark Tourism Week, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
International
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Breaking the blockade: Global Sumud Flotilla’s high-stakes journey to Gaza
TEHRAN – Concerns are growing over Israel’s aggressive actions against the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is approaching Gaza in a bid to break the longstanding Israeli blockade on the Palestinian territory.
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Senator Lindsey Graham unsettled by Hezbollah’s power
BEIRUT — U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham made a clear statement when he said, “It is not possible for the Middle East to be normalized until Hezbollah is taken off the table.”
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The arsonist as fire chief: Tony Blair must not govern Gaza
TEHRAN – Washington and Tel Aviv’s latest idea for Gaza’s “post-war transition” is as reckless as it is insulting: hand the reins to Tony Blair. Draft plans released by the White House name him as a member—and potential coordinator—of an international body supervising Gaza’s transitional governance, under a board chaired by Donald Trump.
Video Comment
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Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement
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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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