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2026-02-14 17:29
Fars plans to make historical sites, traditional accommodation centers suitable for disabled, elderl
TEHRAN – Although the adaptation of hotels and accommodation centers in Fars province for the disabled and elderly has been completed to some extent, and tourism investors are particularly concerned that the principles are observed in construction of new centers, historical sites and traditional accommodation centers still face problems in this regard.
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2026-02-14 17:29
Tabas Salt Lake added to national natural heritage list
TEHRAN – The Tabas Salt Lake in South Khorasan province has currently been registered on Iran’s national natural heritage list following approval by the National Council for Registration of Natural Heritage, a provincial official said.
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2026-02-14 17:27
By Wesam Bahrani
Will Israel annex the West Bank?
TEHRAN – The Zionist regime does not appear to be moving toward a full and direct reoccupation of the West Bank, at least for now.
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2026-02-14 17:24
By staff writer
Munich Security Conference exposes a fracturing U.S.–Europe alliance
TEHRAN – The 2026 Munich Security Conference unfolded as a public display of growing strategic and ideological divergence between the United States and Europe. While officials on both sides reaffirmed their commitment to NATO and the transatlantic partnership, the tone and substance of their remarks revealed a widening gap over leadership, values, and the future structure of Western power.
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2026-02-14 17:23
National wrestling hall of fame opens to public in Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran’s National wrestling hall of fame (aka national wrestling honors museum) opened to the public in Tehran on Saturday.
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2026-02-14 17:17
By Sahar Dadjoo
Peace must be shaped by Palestinians, says rights activist
Rifat Odeh Kassis says the Trump-backed Gaza Board of Peace lacks UN legitimacy and meaningful Arab engagement
TEHRAN- In an interview with the Tehran Times, Palestinian Christian human rights activist Rifat Odeh Kassis offers a critical assessment of the Gaza “Board of Peace” amid growing international controversy over Gaza’s post-war governance and security arrangements.
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2026-02-14 17:17
Desert village Qaleh Bala moves closer to possible UN label
TEHRAN – Cultural heritage authorities in Shahroud have finalized a dossier to nominate the village of Qaleh Bala in Semnan province for inscription by the UN Tourism, a local official said on Saturday.
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2026-02-14 16:59
Iran CP football program suspended for one year
TEHRAN - The International Federation of CP Football (IFCPF) has confirmed the conclusion of disciplinary and compliance processes involving the CP Football programs of Iran, Brazil, and Ukraine, following investigations conducted in line with IFCPF regulations and international classification standards.
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2026-02-14 16:40
Lindsey Graham tells MBS to ‘knock it off’ over growing rift with UAE
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued a blunt warning at the Munich Security Conference, telling Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to “knock it off” regarding his escalating feud with the UAE, Middle East Eye reported Saturday.
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2026-02-14 16:38
US military’s use of Claude AI in Maduro raid sparks Pentagon tension
The U.S. military used Anthropic’s Claude AI during the active operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, a move that now threatens the company’s relationship with the Pentagon, Axios reported Friday.
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2026-02-14 16:36
Bangladesh turns the page as Rahman urges national unity after landslide win
Bangladesh’s prime minister-in-waiting, Tarique Rahman, appealed for national unity and dedicated his landslide victory to those who “sacrificed for democracy” after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a thumping majority.
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2026-02-14 15:28
Unemployment rate hits 7.8% in autumn
TEHRAN – Iran’s unemployment rate reached 7.8 percent in autumn 1404 (September-December, 2025), marking a 0.6 percentage point increase compared with the same period last year, according to new data released by the Statistical Center of Iran.
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2026-02-14 15:27
Farabi International Award to hold closing ceremony
TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the 16th Farabi International Award (FIA) on the Humanities and Islamic Studies will be held in Tehran on Sunday.
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2026-02-14 15:24
Beyrami carries spirit of national pride at 2026 Winter Olympics
TEHRAN - 2026 Winter Olympic Games brought the world’s finest winter athletes to the snow-covered stages of Italy, where dreams were tested against ice, speed, and gravity. Among them was Samaneh Beyrami Baher, proudly representing Iran in the demanding discipline of 10km freestyle cross-country skiing.
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2026-02-14 15:23
Hyrcanian forests management project to kick off
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is scheduled to implement the first phase of the Hyrcanian forests sustainable management project in the next Iranian calendar year, which will start on March 21.
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2026-02-14 15:23
ICCIMA head to partake in 41st ICCD General Assembly in Mecca
TEHRAN – The 41st General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) will be held on February 16, 2026 in Mecca, on the sidelines of the third Makkah Halal Forum.
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2026-02-14 15:18
Draft budget earmarks $680m for industrial park infrastructure
TEHRAN – Iran’s draft budget for the next fiscal year (1405) has projected 340 trillion rials (about $680 million) in funding for infrastructure development in industrial parks, according to estimates by the Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO).
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2026-02-14 15:15
National conference on social innovation to be held
TEHRAN – The first national conference on social innovation with a focus on social economy is scheduled to be held in the forthcoming spring.
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2026-02-14 15:13
COMSTECH meeting: Iran named ‘top vaccine producer in Islamic countries’
TEHRAN – Iran has been named as one of the top three vaccine manufacturers in the Islamic world by the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH).
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2026-02-14 15:10
Transit routes are path to peace, development, regional security: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that routes which connect nations are the path to peace, development, science, knowledge, affection, and capability.
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2026-02-14 14:43
Iran at 2026 Asian Games: ambition on Asia’s biggest stage
TEHRAN - The 20th Asian Games, officially the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, will take place from 19 Sept. to 4 Oct. 2026 across the cities of Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan. This multi-sport continental event, organized under the Olympic Council of Asia, brings together athletes from across Asia in a celebration of elite sportsmanship and national pride.
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2026-02-14 14:25
David Mamet’s “A Life in the Theater” to be performed at Labkhand Theater Complex
TEHRAN – Labkhand Theater Complex in Tehran will host the play “A Life in the Theater” written by David Mamet from February 15.
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2026-02-14 14:25
Marina Garcés’s “The Passion of Strangers” published in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The Passion of Strangers: A Philosophy of Friendship” written by Marina Garcés has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
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2026-02-14 14:24
Hoda exhibition to showcase Iranian Islamic clothing in Ramadan
TEHRAN- The National Exhibition of Hoda Iranian Islamic Clothing, dedicated to the holy month of Ramadan, will commence at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2026-02-14 13:19
Companies from 32 countries present new developments for agro-industrial complex in Moscow
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2026-02-14 11:21
Strengthening Iran's fleet, a practical step in development of Caspian Sea corridor
TEHRAN- A 7,200-ton cargo vessel named "Sahel-e Khazar" was handed over to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)'s fleet in an official ceremony held in the Lotus Special Economic Zone in Russia's Astrakhan region.
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2026-02-14 00:01
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2026-02-13 22:23
The fateful dilemma of Iran’s economy
TEHRAN- Etemad addressed the tense conditions of Iran’s economy in an article in the current context. According to the newspaper, we are welcoming a new round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington while Iranian markets are at the peak of their historic fervor.
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2026-02-13 22:13
Leader thanks Iranian people for ‘great deed’ at Bahman 22 rallies
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked the Iranian nation for their massive participation in Wednesday’s 22nd of Bahman rallies, stating that the huge crowds have left enemies who hoped for Iran’s surrender “disappointed” and in despair.
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2026-02-13 22:13
By Fatemeh Kavand
Woman, Life, Epstein
While the Western world presents itself as the standard-bearer of women’s rights, newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case once again reveal how these same self-proclaimed structures turned a blind eye for years to the systematic abuse of young girls—while simultaneously transforming the death of a girl in another country into a tool of political symbolism.