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2026-07-15 15:26
Tehran, Jakarta hold webinar to bolster scientific-research ties
TEHRAN –The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) conducted a joint webinar, titled ‘Advancing Iran-Indonesia Research Collaboration: Strategic Opportunities Ahead’, on Wednesday to explore avenues for the expansion of scientific and research cooperation between the researchers, scientists, and the scientific institutions of the two countries.
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2026-07-15 15:24
Development of hybrid, electric vehicles, government's new strategy for energy management
TEHRAN- The development of hybrid, dual-fuel, and electric vehicles is the government's new approach to managing fuel and energy consumption, which not only leads to consumption reforms in the gasoline sector but also brings about a fundamental transformation in the production structure of the automotive industry and a technological change in this field.
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2026-07-15 15:21
Iran Space Agency announces new development projects
TEHRAN - A wide range of projects is currently underway by the Iran Space Agency, focusing on three main areas of infrastructure development, satellite design, and data and imagery-based services.
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2026-07-15 15:18
Iran showcases trade potential at China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing
TEHRAN — Iran strengthened its commercial presence in China by establishing a dedicated pavilion at the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, underscoring the growing strategic and economic partnership between the two countries.
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2026/07/15
By Mahnaz Abdi
Beyond exhibition: How Iran is securing its share of trillion-dollar halal market
TEHRAN- The global halal economy is no longer a peripheral niche. Valued well above two trillion dollars and expanding at a remarkable annual rate, it encompasses not only food and beverages but also pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, logistics, tourism, and financial services.
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2026/07/15
Why are American families paying price for Washington's reckless Iran policy?
Renewed Iran strikes spike U.S. gasoline prices, expose energy independence myth
TEHRAN- The United States boasts the title of the world's largest oil producer, churning out over 13 million barrels of crude daily and exporting more than it imports. Only about 8 percent of U.S. imported oil comes from the Persian Gulf. By that arithmetic, one might assume that a military confrontation with Iran would barely register at American gasoline pumps.
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2026-07-15 14:51
Iran down U.S. at 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s men registered their fifth win at the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships, beating the U.S. in straight sets (25-21, 25-15, 25-16) on Wednesday.
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2026-07-15 14:07
Iran start 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship in style
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kuwait 29-27 in their opening match of the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship on Wednesday.
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2026-07-15 13:40
Iran names flag bearers for 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN - Iran's National Olympic Committee has officially named Atousa Golshadnezhad, the reigning world karate champion, and Fazel Atrachali, captain of the national kabaddi team, as the country's flag bearers for the 2026 Asian Games.
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2026-07-15 12:28
Morocco and Egypt lead historic Arab campaign at 2026 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN – Arab football reached another milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a record eight teams qualifying for the expanded 48-team tournament. Although several teams failed to make it beyond the group stage, Morocco, Egypt and Algeria once again showed that Arab nations can compete with the best teams in world football.
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2026-07-14 21:59
By Habib Ahmadzadeh
The flawed logic of Lindsay Graham: A pretext for destroying innocent people
TEHRAN- I must state that life experiences have long taught me never to rejoice in anyone’s death, and this holds true for the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, despite all his grave mistakes.
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2026-07-14 21:53
"Unfinished Homework" artistic event to honor child martyrs on Tabiat Bridge
TEHRAN- Tehran's Tabiat Bridge—the city's most expansive pedestrian landmark- will transform into an open-air gallery this week as it hosts "Mashq-e Natamam" (Unfinished Homework), a cultural and artistic event dedicated to the memory of over 400 Iranian children who lost their lives during the recent war.
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2026-07-14 21:53
"Ali, as Told by Ali" translated into Turkish to expand global reach
TEHRAN- The acclaimed work "Ali, as Told by Ali," authored by Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadian, has been released in Turkish, marking the latest step in the book's international distribution.
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2026-07-14 21:52
100 artworks to be offered at 25th Tehran Auction
TEHRAN – The 25th Tehran Auction is set to take place on Friday, July 17, at the Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran, featuring 100 artworks with an estimated total value between 354 and 423 billion Tomans ($2 to $2.35 million).
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2026-07-14 21:50
Ayatollah Khamenei hails massive public participation in martyred Leader’s funeral
TEHRAN — A major memorial ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held on Tuesday at the Grand Mosalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran. The massive gathering in the capital drew an immense crowd from all walks of life, highlighting the continuation of solemn mourning ceremonies across Iran and several other countries.
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2026-07-14 21:50
Iran condemns UK’s IRGC designation, warns of reciprocal measures
TEHRAN – Iran has denounced the UK's decision to designate the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a "threat under the United Kingdom's National Security Act."
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2026-07-14 21:49
‘Trump’s mouth must be shut’
Kayhan, in an article discussing how to silence Trump, wrote: The heroic defense by the brave and revolutionary armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is, these nights in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, writing a golden chapter in the history of Greater Iran. In recent days, the Persian Gulf has once again become the focal point of the global balance of power—where the US terrorist military, in strategic desperation, has turned frantically to a chain of blind acts of aggression.
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2026-07-14 21:47
Israel Katz seeks pardon for soldier who killed Palestinian
Israeli war minister Israel Katz has requested that President Isaac Herzog pardon Elor Azaria, a former Israeli soldier convicted for killing an incapacitated Palestinian in Hebron, Israeli media reported.
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2026-07-14 21:46
By Wesam Bahrani
From Macron to Trump to Israel: What is Syria’s share?
TEHRAN – French President Macron surprised everyone by visiting Syria as the first Western leader to meet self-declared president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus.
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2026-07-14 21:45
By Garsha Vazirian
Yemen draws a hard line in the skies, imposes a new equation
The bombing of Sana’a airport drags Riyadh into a self-destructive strategic trap
TEHRAN — The desperate Saudi bombardment of Sana’a International Airport on July 13 has backfired, exposing the deep panic of the Riyadh, Washington, and Tel Aviv axis.
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2026-07-14 21:39
180 MPs call for terminating MoU, demand strategic deterrence over the Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — As the United States continues to violate the newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tehran, Iranian lawmakers have fiercely called for the immediate termination of the interim agreement, demanding a revolutionary shift in the country's defense doctrine.
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2026-07-14 21:38
Iran urges UNSC to hold US accountable for breaches of MoU
TEHRAN — Iran has formally called on the United Nations Security Council to 'immediate and decisive action against the United States,' accusing Washington of systematically violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and undermining efforts to preserve regional peace following months of military confrontation.
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2026-07-14 21:34
Qomi: Retribution for Soleimani assassination must remain a national priority
TEHRAN – Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Qomi, head of Iran's Islamic Development Organization, has stressed that retribution for those responsible for the assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani remains a fundamental obligation, saying broader strategic objectives such as the expulsion of the United States from the region do not replace the need to hold the perpetrators accountable.
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2026-07-14 21:28
By Xavier Villar
Qom to Mashhad: A counter-map in motion
MADRID - To name a territory is to claim it. The inscription of a name upon a landscape is never a neutral act of description; it is the imposition of an order. Modern cartography and toponymy executed a foundational violence when they converted the living continuity of inhabited spaces into the rigid grammar of property.
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2026-07-14 21:14
By staff writer
Rubio declares war on international law by openly threatening the ICC
TEHRAN- Writing an article in The Wall Street Journal on Monday, U.S. Secretary of State issued a broadside against the International Criminal Court (ICC) that in 2024 issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former war minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
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2026-07-14 21:04
By Hossein Amiri
Guarding nature, losing family: American airstrike leaves Iranian park ranger alone amid the ruins
TEHRAN – For years, veteran environmental ranger Javad Hassanzadeh dedicated his life to protecting the wildlife and fragile ecosystems of southern Iran. In the early hours of Tuesday, while standing watch over one of the country's protected natural areas, he was spared by fate. His family was not.
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2026-07-14 16:43
By Sonia Shidrang, Assistant Professor at Shahid Beheshti University
Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley and Iran’s deep past on UNESCO World Heritage List
This week marks the first anniversary of a milestone that reshaped how the world sees Iran’s ancient past. On July 11, 2025, during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, the Paleolithic Sites of the Khorramabad Valley were inscribed on the World Heritage List—Iran’s 29th such site, and its first ever dedicated to the Paleolithic period.
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2026-07-14 16:29
Restoration work resumes at Persepolis after funding allocated
TEHRAN - Restoration workshops have resumed operations at the UNESCO-listed Persepolis complex after funds were allocated for conservation work, the site’s director said.
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2026-07-14 16:25
Iranian cultural institutions partner on art economy and innovation projects
TEHRAN - Dafineh Museums Institute and the Institute for Culture and Art Development signed a memorandum of understanding in Tehran aimed at expanding cooperation in scientific, cultural, artistic and social projects and strengthening museum-related activities, the Dafineh Museums public relations office said on Tuesdays.
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2026-07-14 15:59
World Youth Skills Day highlights ‘skills for a shared future’
TEHRAN – World Youth Skills Day is observed on July 15 every year; this year’s theme, ‘skills for a shared future ’, highlights the importance of adopting a strategy that combines technical, vocational, digital, socio-economic, and civic skills to help young individuals thrive in the changing world.