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Today 20:58
Eugène Ionesco’s ‘The Lesson’ on stage at Mehregan Theater
TEHRAN – Mehregan Theater in Tehran is hosting “The Lesson,” a one-act play by French-Romanian playwright Eugène Ionesco.
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Today 20:57
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘There Will Be Blood’ to be shown at IAF
TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen “There Will Be Blood,” a 2007 American epic period drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, on Monday.
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Today 20:57
Veteran Iranian actor, theater director Kourosh Zarei passes away
TEHRAN- Veteran Iranian actor and theater director Kourosh Zarei, a prominent figure in the country’s theater, cinema and television, died at his home on Sunday, November 8, following a period of illness. He was 55.
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Today 20:56
Aerial photograph of Minab wins top prize at wartime photography festival
TEHRAN- An aerial photograph of Minab by Iranian photographer Morteza Hossein-Akhondi has won first place at the “A Look at Life in Wartime” photography festival.
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Today 20:56
Trump promised an end to Israel aid this year, but the draft deal runs to 2033
TEHRAN — Donald Trump told Fox News on November 3 that U.S. aid to Israel is “cut off at the end of the year.” It is not. Draft terms reported Monday by Yedioth Ahronoth show Washington and Israel negotiating a memorandum that would halve direct military financing and end it only in 2033.
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Today 20:56
By Batool Subeiti
What is behind Saudi request for Egyptian troops?
LONDON – On October 26th Saudi Arabia requested for Egypt to send troops to Saudi Arabia, and the Egyptian House of Representatives voted by a two-thirds majority to authorize this. The consideration of steps towards establishing an Egyptian military presence on Saudi territory, reflects broader concerns that go beyond the immediate need to strengthen conventional defense.
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Today 20:55
By Ali Minabi
Floods have added insult to injury for Gazans
TEHRAN – Four Palestinians have been killed in Gaza after a sand embankment collapsed onto tents sheltering displaced families.
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Today 20:54
By staff writer
Over 200,000 march in Amsterdam demanding the Netherlands stop arming Israel
TEHRAN — Over 200,000 people, most of them dressed in red, filled Museumplein and the streets circling Vondelpark on Sunday for the fourth Red Line march against Dutch policy toward Israel, organizers said.
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Today 20:54
By Hassan Garousi
Journalists are silent victims of war
US and Israel are not held accountable based on international law for killing journalists
The killing of journalists in wars has, regrettably, become part and parcel of the grim reality of contemporary armed conflicts. What makes the situation today even more alarming, however, is not simply the growing number of journalists killed, but the fact that, in many cases, those responsible for these killings will never be held accountable.
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Today 20:52
Chinese envoy meets senior Iranian officials to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
TEHRAN – Zhai Jun, the Chinese government’s special envoy for Middle East affairs, met with senior Iranian officials during a visit to Tehran on November 8, holding talks on bilateral relations and the latest developments in West Asia.
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Today 20:48
Iran shifts towards offensive military doctrine, with no geographical limits on response: Army
TEHRAN – Iran’s Armed Forces are transitioning towards an offensive military doctrine that envisages a broader operational reach, revised combat concepts and the development of weapons systems tailored to the new strategic requirements, Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said.
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Today 20:43
Iran’s two-day proposal most logical path to restoring security in Strait of Hormuz: Baqaei
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has described Iran’s two-day proposal as the most logical and practical roadmap for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Persian Gulf, stressing that lasting security in the strategic waterway is impossible as long as the United States continues its hostile actions against Iran.
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Today 20:37
Araghchi: Americans are tired of Israel dragging the US into ‘forever wars’
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that most Americans are fed up with Israel drawing successive US administrations into prolonged wars, warning that the consequences of Washington’s policies have also exhausted the region.
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Today 20:33
Pezeshkian: Leader has ordered end to ‘neither war nor peace’ situation
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has ordered officials to bring an end to the current state of “neither war nor peace,” stressing that Iran remains ready for negotiations but will not bow to coercion or intimidation.
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Today 20:30
By Ehsan Etesam
Handala warns Israelis of 'life without water and electricity' in new leaflet campaign
TEHRAN -- Handala hacker group claims to have distributed hundreds of thousands of threatening leaflets across Tel Aviv, warning that power plants, oil refineries and desalination facilities could be targeted in retaliation for further attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure.
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Today 20:24
By Akram Hosseini Shabestari
Setayesh's unfinished dream: Remembering the nine-year-old killed in Minab
Her parents remember their daughter, whose dream of becoming a teacher was cut short in the US-Israeli attack on her school.
TEHRAN – The story of a mother and father who lost their nine-year-old daughter in the February 28, 2026 attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab. Setayesh used to hold classes for her dolls and dreamed of one day standing in front of a classroom, teaching children of her own.
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Today 17:55
Morteza Mehrzad: “Sitting volleyball completely saved my life”
TEHRAN - With eight Paralympic gold medals, Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team have dominated the sport. For Morteza Mehrzad, it is a life-changing game.
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Today 17:55
Washington and Tel Aviv in Iran’s Dock
Iran takes its confrontation with Washington and Tel Aviv to the courtroom.
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Today 17:11
Tehran to host 16 countries in intl. metallurgy exhibition
TEHRAN- About 450 domestic and foreign companies from Iran and 16 countries around the world will participate in the 23rd International Exhibition of Steel Industries, Metallurgy, Casting, Forging, Metal Mines, Machinery and Related Industries of Iran (IRAN METAFO 2026), that will be held at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground during November 17-20.
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Today 17:10
Mount Damavand named among world’s top geological heritage sites
TEHRAN – Mount Damavand, Iran’s highest peak and a prominent volcanic landmark in the Alborz Mountains, has been included in the International Union of Geological Sciences’ (IUGS) list of the world’s 100 top geological heritage sites.
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Today 17:09
Italian-made facsimile of Shahnameh presented to Iran
TEHRAN – An Italian-made facsimile of a rare and exceptionally complete copy of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh has been presented to Iran’s Cultural Heritage Ministry following a joint project involving Italian specialists and Iranian authorities.
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Today 17:09
Water heritage links ancestral wisdom to Iran’s sustainable future: official
TEHRAN – Iran’s traditional water-management practices can help address water scarcity, strengthen community resilience and promote regional cooperation, Atousa Momeni, head of the Tehran-based Regional Research Center for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia, said at a ceremony marking the World Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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Today 17:06
Yerevan hosting Iran-Armenia joint economic committee meeting
TEHRAN- The 19th Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Committee meeting began in Yerevan with the formation of eight specialized committees, and the two countries are negotiating the expansion of trade, transportation, and energy cooperation.
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Today 17:06
Document for development of public-private partnership in agriculture sector notified for implementa
TEHRAN- The Ministry of Agriculture announced: The Comprehensive Document for the Development of Public-Private Partnership in the Agriculture Sector was notified for implementation with the aim of utilizing the capacities of the private sector, developing investment, and accelerating the implementation of plans and projects in the agriculture sector.
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Today 16:56
Iran-Tajikistan trade: from growth in exchanges to test of implementing agreements
TEHRAN- Iran-Tajikistan trade entered a new phase in 2026 with growth in exchanges, new agreements, and visa cancellation; however, achieving the $1 billion trade target still depends on removing banking and transportation obstacles.
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Today 16:42
LightHouse S02 E10
A spotlight on the pieces of news you might have missed
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Today 15:33
Science for Peace and Development: building bridges through knowledge
TEHRAN – World Science Day for Peace and Development, observed annually on November 10, highlights the vital role of science in addressing global challenges, promoting international cooperation, and building peaceful and sustainable societies.
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Today 15:11
Iranian, Iraqi universities to expand cooperation through joint AI degree
TEHRAN – Amirkabir University of Technology and Iraq’s Najaf Al-Ashraf Islamic University have signed an implementation agreement to launch a joint master's degree program in computer engineering, specializing in artificial intelligence, as part of efforts to expand scientific and academic cooperation between the two countries.
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Today 14:44
Iran face tough tests in FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers
TEHRAN - Iran's national basketball team will face Australia and the Philippines in late November in Malaysia at the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers, with two crucial games set to play a major role in determining the team's chances of reaching the tournament in Qatar.
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Today 14:43
Iranian students to compete in 3rd International NanoOlympiad in Taiwan
TEHRAN – An Iranian student team will represent the country at the 3rd International NanoOlympiad (INO 2026), scheduled to take place in Taipei, Taiwan, from December 6 to 12, after being selected through a national competition.