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2025-08-12 20:28
Larijani speaks at a presser in Baghdad after meetings with top officials:
Resistance groups ‘don’t need guardianship’
TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, continued his visit to Iraq on Tuesday, where he took a look at facilities hosting Iranian pilgrims in Iraq after spending Monday on several high-level meetings with the Arab country’s officials.
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By Shahrokh Saei
International outrage grows over Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza
TEHRAN — Despite growing international condemnation following the killing of six journalists in Gaza, Israeli military operations continue unabated, causing significant civilian casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israeli command and control centers under attack in Gaza
TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces are striking Israeli centers in Gaza, killing and injuring the occupation regime’s soldiers.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Nawaf Salam’s government preemptively attacks Larijani visit
BEIRUT — Meanwhile, Lebanon’s anti–Resistance team has launched a low-level campaign calling for not receiving Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who visits Beirut on Wednesday.
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Sovereignty ‘non-negotiable’ in Caucasus transit talks, Araghchi tells Armenian counterpart
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of respecting national sovereignty in a Tuesday phone call with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, as the two discussed recent developments in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and regional connectivity initiatives.
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By Mehdi Garshasbi
Research and achievements in Iran’s agriculture sector are significant: FAO representative
TEHRAN - Farrukh Toirov, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, says the significant achievements of Iranian scientists are important to be delivered to other countries that do not have the same level of technological advancements in the agriculture sector.
Politics
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Understanding the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty: key points explained
TEHRAN – On Monday, the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministries released the full text of a peace treaty the two countries agreed upon in March 2025.
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Iran, South Africa pledge to deepen military and anti-terrorism collaboration
TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has emphasized Iran’s readiness to expand military and defense cooperation with South Africa, noting, “Today, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps is recognized as the world’s largest anti-terrorist force and possesses valuable experiences that it can share with South Africa.”
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Iran, IAEA agree to continue consultations amid Tehran’s demands for new framework
TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced Monday that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to continue consultations following talks in Tehran, marking a potential thaw in relations after cooperation was suspended in June.
Sports
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Sepahan lose to Al Duhail in 2025/26 ACL Elite preliminary stage
TEHRAN - Qatar Stars League side Al Duhail defeated Sepahan 3-2 to book their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 on Tuesday.
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2025 World Games: Bagherzadeh takes gold
TEHRAN – Iranian wushu athlete Yasaman Bagherzadeh won a gold medal in the 2025 World Games on Tuesday.
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Iran’s Mansourian wins bronze in 2025 World Games
TEHRAN – Iranian wushu athlete Soheila Mansourian claimed a bronze medal in the 2025 World Games on Tuesday.
Culture
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Five Iranians among voters of 83rd Golden Globe Awards
TEHRAN – The list of voters for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards has been announced, with five Iranians among the voting members of the event.
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Iranian children's play “First Game” performs in Iraq as part of Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN- The children’s play "First Game," directed and designed by Meysam Yousofi, is being performed as a part of the 9th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival during the Arbaeen walk.
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"World! Look at the Children" campaign launches to inspire global solidarity with Palestinians
TEHRAN- The "World! Look at the Children" campaign has been officially launched, inviting children and adolescents in Iran and around the world to participate by creating paper cranes in support of the oppressed children of Palestine. They can share videos of their efforts across social media platforms as a gesture of solidarity.
Economy
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Iran-Kenya 7th Joint Economic Committee meeting opened in Nairobi
TEHRAN – Iran and Kenya have launched their seventh joint Economic Committee meeting in Nairobi aimed at deepening economic ties, with both sides setting a target to boost annual trade to $1.0 billion from the current $150 million, Iran’s agriculture minister said.
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Solar power projects totaling 400MW capacity launched in 4 provinces
TEHRAN – Iran has begun construction and opened operations for solar power projects totaling the capacity of nearly 400 megawatts across four provinces, the Energy Ministry said on Tuesday, coinciding with the country’s Small Industries Support Day.
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Iran, Turkmenistan agree to build 2 new rail lines at Sarakhs border
TEHRAN – Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to construct two new railway lines at the Sarakhs border crossing to ease freight congestion and boost rail trade, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said after meeting Turkmenistan’s railway minister.
Society
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Intl. Caspian Sea Day highlights preserving the sea’s unique ecosystem
TEHRAN – Celebrated on August 12 by the five Caspian Sea states (Iran, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan), the International Caspian Sea Day serves as an opportunity to review the status of the world’s largest inland body of water and highlights the significance of preserving its unique ecosystem and biodiversity.
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Eleven Iranian medical universities improve ranking on Webometrics
TEHRAN – The July edition of the Webometrics world ranking has included 64 medical universities from Iran, unchanged from January’s edition, 11 of which have advanced in the ranking compared to the January edition.
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Over 115 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 117 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from August 2 to 8, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Tourism
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Iran’s culture minister calls for accelerated excavations at ancient city of Istakhr
TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts has urged faster archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Istakhr in southern Iran, citing the site’s historical importance and the need for stronger protection against illegal digging.
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Sasanian ossuary inscription discovered at Naqsh-e Rostam
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have uncovered a funerary inscription linked to an ossuary from the late Sasanian period at the Naqsh-e Rostam archaeological site in Marvdasht, southern Iran.
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Nain's traditional cloak on its way to global registration
TEHRAN – A traditional type of cloak which is produced in Na’in, Isfahan province, is undergoing the process of possible global registration at the initiative of Na’in Cultural Heritage Department, Na’in Municipality, and Isfahan Chamber of Commerce.
International
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International outrage grows over Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza
TEHRAN — Despite growing international condemnation following the killing of six journalists in Gaza, Israeli military operations continue unabated, causing significant civilian casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.
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Israeli command and control centers under attack in Gaza
TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces are striking Israeli centers in Gaza, killing and injuring the occupation regime’s soldiers.
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Nawaf Salam’s government preemptively attacks Larijani visit
BEIRUT — Meanwhile, Lebanon’s anti–Resistance team has launched a low-level campaign calling for not receiving Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who visits Beirut on Wednesday.
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