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Today 21:19
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
US bombs diplomacy yet again
Fresh American strikes on Iran and continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon further cast doubt on Washington's seriousness about a deal
TEHRAN – Iran carried out fresh attacks against U.S. military installations in the region on Friday night in response to earlier American strikes on Iran’s southern territories, attacks that have further raised doubts about Washington’s genuine commitment to peace and whether a final agreement with the Trump administration remains feasible.
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Today 21:06
Iraq PM reaffirms good-neighborly relations with Iran
TEHRAN– Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Zaidi has reaffirmed that Baghdad's relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are founded on the principles of good-neighborliness, mutual respect, and shared interests, while outlining Iraq's vision for expanding economic cooperation with the United States following the conclusion of American military presence in the Arab country.
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Today 21:00
By Hongda Fan
Even China and Iran need greater mutual trust
SHAOXING, ZHEJIANG- Wars often redefine international relationships. The recent conflict between Iran and the United States may prove to be one of those moments. As military confrontation gives way to diplomacy, Tehran is sending a clear signal: rebuilding and strengthening relations with China has become one of its highest foreign policy priorities.
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Today 20:49
Iranian citizens should not pay for services other countries receive, top adviser says
TEHRAN — The Iranian people should no longer bear the cost of safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz for the rest of the world, a senior military adviser to Iran's Leader of the Islamic Revolution said, as Tehran signals a shift in how it views the strategic waterway.
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Today 20:46
Iran war accelerated decline of US global dominance, says ex-Pentagon analyst
Karen Kwiatkowski says the war hastened a new regional order
TEHRAN - Karen U. Kwiatkowski, the retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and former Pentagon analyst, believes the recent U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has accelerated the decline of American global dominance while strengthening the emergence of a multipolar regional order.
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Today 20:35
Iran, Pakistan boost ties with Pezeshkian's visit
TEHRAN– Iran and Pakistan are moving to deepen their strategic partnership, with political and economic cooperation gaining fresh momentum following Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad and a series of measures to expand bilateral trade and cross-border connectivity.
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Today 20:29
Araghchi steps up regional diplomacy with series of high-level calls on Iran-US MoU
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified Tehran's regional diplomatic outreach on Friday, holding a series of telephone conversations with his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Romania to discuss the implementation of the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding, regional developments, and bilateral cooperation.
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Today 18:52
Iran crowned champions of CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 8-1 on Saturday to win the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026.
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Today 17:55
Official highlights Tirgan as key element of Iran's intangible cultural heritage
TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has described the ancient festival of Tirgan as one of the country's most significant elements of intangible cultural heritage, saying it reflects enduring links between nature, mythology and Iranian society.
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Today 17:55
Archaeologists say excavations at Kalgeh Zarrin could deepen understanding of Elymaean kingdom
TEHRAN – Archaeologists leading excavations at the ancient site of Kalgeh Zarrin near the southwestern Iranian city of Masjed Soleyman said continued scientific research, stronger protection measures and investment in cultural tourism could help reveal new information about the ancient Elymaean kingdom while contributing to local economic development.
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Today 17:54
Research and creativity essential to preserving traditional pottery painting: ceramic artist
TEHRAN – An Iranian ceramic painter said the long-term survival of traditional pottery painting depends on sustained research, creativity and continuous training, adding that artistic commitment rather than commercial considerations has been the driving force behind her work for more than two decades.
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Today 16:44
Laboratorium. Biosensor for instant diagnostics
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Today 16:10
Persian zebra’s population soars in Kavir National Park
TEHRAN –Persian zebra was about to go extinct in Kavir National Park, Semnan province, almost three decades ago, but successful conservation efforts have brought them back to life, with their population increasing from 13 individuals in the Iranian year 1363 (1984-1985) to 55 this year.
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Today 16:01
11 Iranian universities in QS WUR 2027 ranking
TEHRAN – The 23rd edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR), 2027, has placed 11 Iranian universities among the world’s top institutes, up from nine universities in 2026.
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Today 15:47
Iranian delegation attending SCO Women’s Forum
TEHRAN – A delegation headed by Narjes Abolqasemi, an official with the Vice-presidency for Women and Family Affairs, is participating in the Women’s Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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Today 15:40
TETZ 2026: Minister highlights Iran’s high scientific capacity
TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has delivered a speech at the 7th Turkey Educational Technologies Summit (known as TETZ 2026), highlighting the country’s high scientific and research capacities despite sanctions.
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Today 14:29
Iran captain Taremi hits out at FIFA
TEHRAN - Iran football team skipper Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticizing the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Saturday to possibly secure a knockout spot.
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Today 14:19
Persepolis part ways with Osmar Vieira, Skocic set to take charge
TEHRAN - Persepolis are set to part company with head coach Osmar Vieira, with the club expected to appoint Dragan Skocic as his successor in the coming days.
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Today 14:11
A defensive identity defined Iran’s World Cup campaign
TEHRAN - Iran’s World Cup campaign has so far been defined not by attacking flair or possession football, but by discipline, organization and defensive resilience.
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Today 11:24
Iran coach Ghalenoei rues missed chances against Egypt
TEHRAN - Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei praised his players' performance against Egypt but expressed frustration over his side's inability to convert their chances.
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Today 09:40
Iran, South Africa emphasize development of cooperation in energy sector
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Oil held talks with the Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa regarding the development of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, Shana reported.
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Today 09:31
Tehran, Muscat decide to form a joint committee to implement provisions of customs agreement
TEHRAN- The heads of customs of Iran and Oman, on the sidelines of the World Customs Organization summit, emphasized the operationalization of the provisions of the agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters and proposed the formation of a joint committee regarding the implementation of the agreement's provisions.
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Today 09:27
Iran-China reach preliminary agreement to sign railway customs cooperation document
TEHRAN- The heads of customs of Iran and China agreed to sign a railway customs cooperation document with the aim of facilitating and increasing trade exchanges between the two countries.
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Today 09:22
Iranian delegation under title ‘Minab 168’ attends Shanghai Business Forum
TEHRAN- Ghadir Ghiyafeh, the Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Forum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the need to strengthen economic cooperation among member states and declared that despite the recent aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, the resistance and resilience of the Iranian nation has strengthened the country's determination to develop regional cooperation and economic integration more than ever before.
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Today 08:40
By Masoud Hossein
Iran held by Egypt but remain hopeful for knockout stage
TEHRAN - Iran national football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
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Today 00:01
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Yesterday 21:25
New edition of “The Writer's Journey” available in Persian
TEHRAN – Hermes Publication in Tehran has released the Persian translation of the book “The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers,” a popular writing textbook by Christopher Vogler and translated by Mohammad Gozarabadi.
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Yesterday 21:25
40th Cinema Ritrovato Festival presenting movies by late Iranian filmmakers
TEHRAN – The 40th Cinema Ritrovato (Rediscovered) Festival in Bologna, Italy, which is dedicated to screening restored, rediscovered, and lesser‑seen films from cinema history, is hosting films by late Iranian filmmakers Abbas Kiarostami, Dariush Mehrjui, and Ebrahim Golestan.
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Yesterday 21:24
Pop singer Mohsen Chavoshi releases “Sun-Wounded” as tribute to Imam Hussein (AS)
TEHRAN- Prominent Iranian pop singer and composer Mohsen Chavoshi has released his latest single, " Sun-Wounded", marking the mourning month of Muharram and the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).
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Yesterday 21:23
Ruholamin unveils new Ashura-themed painting “Iron and Moonlight”
TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has unveiled his latest Ashura-themed artwork titled "Iron and Moonlight," depicting the martyrdom of Hazrat Abbas (AS), the brother of Imam Hussein (AS) and the standard-bearer of the Imam’s group during the battle of Ashura in 680, during which the Imam and his companions were martyred.