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2025-11-09 20:48
By Sahar Dadjoo
‘Iran’s solidarity with Sudan reflects commitment to Muslim unity,’ says Ambassador Saleh
Envoy expresses gratitude for Tehran’s condemnation of El Fasher killings and anticipates deeper cooperation following restoration of ties
TEHRAN- On Sunday, November 9, Sudan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh, visited the Tehran Times newsroom, where the daily conducted an exclusive interview with him on the ongoing crisis in Darfur and the prospects of Sudan-Iran relations.
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2025-11-09 20:44
Iranian films line up for Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
TEHRAN- Four films by Iranian directors are competing in different sections of the 29th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, which is currently underway at the Estonian capital.
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2025-11-09 20:41
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Poetry night honors Iqbal Lahori in Tehran
TEHRAN- The memorial ceremony dedicated to the renowned poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal Lahori was held at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization on Sunday, bringing together distinguished poets and literary figures from Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
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2025-11-09 20:28
By staff writer
War or peace: What Hegseth and Trump signal
TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on Friday that left no ambiguity: the United States is not seeking to avoid war — it is actively preparing for a global confrontation. Speaking at the National War College, Hegseth compared today’s world to 1939, the year World War II began, and 1981, when Cold War tensions surged. These weren’t just historical references — they were warnings. And more than that, they were a roadmap.
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2025-11-09 18:45
Iran beat Uzbekistan to advance to 2025 Riyadh final
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s futsal team beat Uzbekistan 4-2 on Sunday and advanced to the final of the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG).
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2025-11-09 18:30
Riyadh 2025: Maryam Barbat takes Iran’s first medal
TEHRAN – Judo athlete Maryam Barbat won Iran’s first medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG), known as Riyadh 2025, on Sunday.
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2025-11-09 18:28
By Shahab Sarmadi
Ceasefire as camouflage: Israel’s continued assault on Gaza
TEHRAN – The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States and officially put into effect on October 10, was intended to pause the violence in Gaza. However, recent developments suggest the truce may have served as a strategic cover for Israel to continue its military operations with reduced international scrutiny.
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2025-11-09 18:25
By Layla Saad
Rising tensions in Syria’s northeast: What is driving US military activity?
BEIRUT – More than seven months after the March 10 agreement between Syria’s de facto ruler Ahmad al-Sharaa (al-Jolani) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi, the deal lies in tatters.
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2025-11-09 18:22
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Joint intelligence plot against Yemen uncovered
BEIRUT — The Yemeni Interior Ministry announced on Saturday a major intelligence breakthrough, revealing the dismantling of a sophisticated spy network operating under a joint operations room managed by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Israeli Mossad, and Saudi intelligence.
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2025-11-09 18:21
By Wesam Bahrani
Iraqis to vote amid tension with Washington
TEHRAN – Iraq’s November 11 election will test whether a new government will challenge U.S. control over oil revenues and sovereignty.
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2025-11-09 18:00
Iranian teams fall short at 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s and men’s wheelchair basketball teams lost against their opponents at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships on Sunday.
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2025-11-09 17:20
By Masoud Hossein
My long-term goal is 2028 Paralympics: Nasrin Shahi
TEHRAN – Iranian para shooter Nasrin Shahi says her main focus is on winning a medal at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
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2025-11-09 17:09
Indigenous houses: forgotten treasures of Khorasan region
TEHRAN — Many cities and rural villages in Khorasan Razavi province, known for their rich history and central role in shaping Iranian culture and identity, hold hidden treasures of traditional architecture and authentic lifestyles reflected in their historical houses.
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2025-11-09 17:08
Time Museum hosts children for water festival
TEHRAN - A group of children and their families attended a water festival held on Friday at Tehran’s Time Museum also known as Tamashagah Zaman.
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2025-11-09 17:08
Traces of Bronze to Iron Age settlements in the Ilam plain
TEHRAN—The ancient site of Bakheh Nam in southern part of Ilam plain pertains to the Bronze to Iron Age settlements given the surface evidence, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.
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2025-11-09 16:55
Pottery research center opens in Hamedan
TEHRAN – A specialized pottery research center has recently been inaugurated within the Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan to strengthen links between academia and the pottery industry, a provincial official said on Saturday.
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2025-11-09 16:50
Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation
TEHRAN - Iran plans to submit its own nomination file to UNESCO to register the country’s centuries-old tradition of rosewater distillation, known as Golab-Giri, as an element of intangible cultural heritage, an Iranian official said.
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2025-11-09 16:35
UNESCO recognition of Cyrus Cylinder highlights Iran’s role in human rights, museum director says
TEHRAN – The recent UNESCO recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the earliest documents on human rights is a source of national pride and a reaffirmation of Iran’s contribution to universal human values, the director of the National Museum of Iran said on Sunday.
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2025-11-09 16:01
Chinese firms propose creation of smart industrial parks in Iran
TEHRAN – The Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Union of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of Shanghai to expand bilateral industrial and economic cooperation, including a proposal by Chinese companies to help establish a smart industrial park in Iran.
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2025-11-09 15:59
Water inflow into Iranian dams drop 40% amid dry autumn
TEHRAN – Water inflow into Iran’s dams has fallen by 40 percent since the start of the current water year (late September), reflecting the severe dry conditions that have gripped the country this autumn.
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2025-11-09 15:58
Iran to establish foreign investment promotion agencies
TEHRAN – The acting head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) said the country will soon launch foreign investment promotion agencies to streamline licensing, residency, and currency-related procedures for international investors.
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2025-11-09 15:57
Over $20m invested in airport infrastructure development
TEHRAN – The managing director of the Iranian Airports and Air Navigation Company said more than 10 trillion rials (about $20 million) are being invested in major airport infrastructure projects across the country through BOT (Build–Operate–Transfer) partnerships with the private sector.
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2025-11-09 15:46
Hezbollah member martyred in Israeli drone strike amid ceasefire violations
Hezbollah has confirmed the martyrdom of one of its members, Hassan Ali Jamil Sultan, following an Israeli drone strike that targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon on Sunday. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported earlier one fatality in the attack, which occurred in the town of Aita al-Shaab.
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2025-11-09 15:21
By Mahnaz Abdi
Uruguayan ambassador highlights sports, media as bridges to stronger Iran ties
TEHRAN – In a meeting focused on fostering bilateral relations, His Excellency Beraldo Roque Nicola Flaniguen, the Ambassador of Uruguay to Tehran, met with a representative from Tehran Times at the embassy on Sunday.
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2025-11-09 14:52
Tehran, Moscow highlight strengthening scientific relations
TEHRAN – During a meeting held between Iranian and Russian officials, the two sides explored avenues to expand scientific and technological collaborations between the universities of the two countries.
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2025-11-09 14:49
Some 150 earthquakes shake Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 149 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 1 to 7, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2025-11-09 14:48
Iran, Kenya to foster environmental ties
TEHRAN – Iranian and Kenyan officials have announced their readiness to enhance cooperation in different environmental fields.
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2025-11-09 14:45
National diabetes week being marked
TEHRAN – The health ministry is observing the national diabetes week from November 8 to 14 to raise public awareness of the dangers of diabetes on health, improve the lives of people with diabetes, and highlight the urgent need for prevention, early detection, and treatment of the disease.
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2025-11-09 13:31
Iran wins medals at IBSA Judo Asian Championship
TEHRAN – Iranian judokas won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 IBSA Judo Asian Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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2025-11-09 11:54
Iran squad named for Al Ain International Cup
TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has called up 25 players to the Iran national football team for the Al Ain International Cup.