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Today 17:11
Semnan’s oral heritage: a living reflection of history and cultural identity
TEHRAN - Semnan province, with its ancient history and remarkable cultural heritage, is home to a rich collection of Iran’s oral traditions, customs, traditional arts and local narratives.
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Today 17:11
Domestic, intl. tours visit saffron farms in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - Fifteen domestic and international tourism tours have visited saffron farms and specialized saffron facilities in Torbat-e Heydarieh and Zaveh in northeastern Iran as part of agricultural tourism programs during the harvest season, a local tourism official said on Monday.
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Today 17:11
Restoration of Vank Cathedral underway ahead of UNESCO World Heritage bid
TEHRAN - Restoration work on the southern and eastern sections of Vank Cathedral in Isfahan is underway as part of efforts to prepare the historic Armenian church for a potential nomination to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, a provincial heritage official has said.
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Today 16:56
Dafineh museum group to offer free admission to students on Student Day
TEHRAN - Students at all educational levels across Iran will be admitted free of charge to museums affiliated with the Dafineh museum group on Nov. 4, marking Student Day.
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Today 16:23
Iran ready for AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran will play Pakistan in their opening match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifiers.
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Today 15:30
Vafaei beats Selby at 2026 International Championship
TEHRAN - Hossein Vafaei knocked out Mark Selby at the 2026 International Championship on Monday.
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Today 15:06
Tehran hosting International Tech Olympics with 11 countries taking part
TEHRAN – Technology experts from Iran and 11 other countries are competing in the final round of the third International Tech Olympics, which opened in Tehran on Monday and will run through November 4.
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Today 15:04
Greek academic delegation explores opportunities for cooperation with Iran
TEHRAN – A delegation of Greek academic officials has visited the University of Science and Culture and the Iranian Cultural and Creative Industries Park to explore scientific and technological capacities and identify opportunities for strengthening academic ties between the two countries.
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Today 15:02
FAO representative calls for innovation to strengthen food security and sustainable agriculture
TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for strengthened innovation and collaboration to advance food security, sustainable agriculture and resilient livelihoods, marking World Food Day 2026.
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Today 12:36
By Masoud Hossein
Dehghan satisfied with her performance at 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN - Iranian women’s cyclist Mandana Dehghan has expressed satisfaction with her performance at the Nagoya Asian Games, highlighting the technical difficulty of the race course and the challenges she faced in both events.
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Today 11:06
Securing 2028 Paralympic quota place a valuable achievement: Nasrin Shahi
TEHRAN - Iranian para-shooter Nasrin Shahi was less than impressed with Japan’s hosting of the fifth Asian Para Games, but was delighted to win a bronze medal and secure a quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
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Yesterday 20:46
Albert Camus’s ‘Caligula’ on stage in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The play “Caligula” written by Albert Camus is being performed at the Isfahan Art Hall in Isfahan.
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Yesterday 20:46
Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” wins at 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
TEHRAN – Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” won an award at the 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, which was held in Türkiye from October 24 to 31.
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Yesterday 20:45
Robert De Niro challenges Trump's leadership, US foreign policy
TEHRAN- A fresh exchange of insults between US President Donald Trump and Robert De Niro has once again brought the long-running dispute between the Hollywood star and the Republican president into the spotlight, highlighting the actor's outspoken criticism of Trump's leadership, US domestic policies and military interventions abroad.
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Yesterday 20:31
America is using negotiations to buy time
Strategic affairs analyst Saeed Leilaz examined the letter sent by J.D. Vance to Mohsen Rezaei in an interview with the Etemad newspaper. The timing of the letter is significant because it comes amid heightened political and economic uncertainty. Leilaz argues that although the letter has been presented as an attempt to revive negotiations, it is accompanied by warnings and threats against Iranian infrastructure.
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Yesterday 20:26
Leader marks anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari, hails Iranian people’s role in Abadan victory
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has highlighted the Iranian people's vigilance, faith and sacrifices as key factors in the country's victory during the Sacred Defense, commemorating the anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari, which led to the expulsion of Iraqi Ba'athist forces from Abadan Island in 1980.
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Yesterday 20:11
Iran designates MI6, Royal Navy and RAF under reciprocal measures against UK
TEHRAN — Iran has announced reciprocal measures against the United Kingdom, designating its foreign intelligence service, MI6, as a hostile group and its Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organizations, in response to 'Britain's unlawful and hostile actions against the Islamic Republic.'
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Yesterday 20:07
Araghchi: Iran ready for both defense and diplomacy; choice rests with US
TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to pursue diplomacy while maintaining full defensive preparedness, saying the next step depends on the United States and whether Washington chooses a rational diplomatic approach.
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Yesterday 20:03
Iranian MP calls for swift prosecution of those involved in leader’s assassination
TEHRAN – Mohammad Seraj, a member of Iran’s Parliament representing Tehran, has called on the head of the Judiciary to prioritize the prosecution of those responsible for the assassination of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, urging that proceedings be initiated as swiftly as possible.
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Yesterday 19:58
Iran pursues expanded deterrence strategy, calls for new regional security order
TEHRAN – Iran's military and political leadership has outlined a broader strategy for confronting potential threats, combining expanded military preparedness, a wider operational theater, stronger deterrence capabilities, and diplomatic efforts to establish a regional security framework independent of outside powers.
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Yesterday 19:51
Supplying, distributing goods not disrupted even for a single day: TCCIMA head
TEHRAN- The head of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA) said: “As confirmed by the President, the private sector provided the greatest assistance to the government and did not allow the process of supplying and distributing goods to be disrupted even for a single day.”
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Yesterday 19:49
By Ehsan Etesam
Good Nuclear, Bad Nuclear
Europe's nuclear hypocrisy: Why is Iran expected to remain defenceless?
TEHRAN- After decades of lecturing Iran over its nuclear programme, European powers are embracing nuclear deterrence, participating in simulated nuclear warfare and even contemplating the development of their own atomic weapons. The question is no longer simply whether Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful, but why the rules of international security appear to apply differently to Tehran and European capitals.
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Yesterday 19:47
Upgrading, safety improvements performed on 4,700km of secondary, rural roads across country
TEHRAN- The Director General of the Office for Secondary and Rural Roads Affairs of the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization said: “This year, upgrading and asphalt overlay operations have been carried out on 4,699 kilometers of secondary and rural routes.”
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Yesterday 19:44
Iran-Africa trade increases 66% in 9 months
TEHRAN- The Minister of Agriculture, referring to the trend of trade exchanges between Iran and African countries, said: “According to customs exchange statistics, Iran’s trade with Africa in the first nine months of the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21-December 21, 2025) reached about 940 million dollars, which shows a 66 percent growth compared to the same period in the preceding year.”
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Yesterday 19:40
Production leap in South Azadegan achieved by launching largest oil processing center
TEHRAN- Completion of the South Azadegan processing facilities raised West Karun capacity and transformed oil production.
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Yesterday 19:34
Former Iran midfielder Alidoosti passes away
TEHRAN - Hamid Alidoosti, a former Iranian international footballer, has passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday after battling cancer in recent months.
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Yesterday 19:25
Shahshahani seizes silver in 2026 Youth Olympic Games
TEHRAN – Swimmer Parsa Shahshahani claimed Iran’s first medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Sunday.
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Yesterday 19:04
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
Beijing’s mediating power in international crises
TEHRAN - In the new international order, the concept of “power” is no longer defined solely by the number of nuclear warheads, overseas military bases, or classical security alliances; rather, the new geometry of global power is shaped by the capacity of supply chains, currency exchanges, infrastructure investments, and economic interdependence.
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Yesterday 18:56
Iran inflicted at least $5 billion in damage on US military bases: WSJ
Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted at least $5 billion in damage on U.S. military bases across the Middle East, according to a sweeping Wall Street Journal investigation that offers the fullest public picture yet of what the war on Iran has cost American forces in the region.