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2025-02-18 22:14
Leader meets with senior Islamic Jihad officials
Idiotic Gaza displacement plan by US will get nowhere
TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution told a high-ranking Islamic Jihad delegation on Tuesday that Americans will not be able to push Palestinians out of Gaza, calling U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed plan idiotic and doomed.
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By Matin Jamshidi
Trump’s Gaza plot a prelude to depopulating Palestine from native Palestinians
Gaza takeover plot gives Netanyahu a free hand against the Palestinians
TEHRAN - Bibi Netanyahu reiterated in a statement on Monday that “there will be neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority” in Gaza after the war there ends. The statement came after reports that Hamas had agreed to hand over the ruling in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Recipe for occupation: Israeli soldiers will remain in the crosshairs
TEHRAN - Israel is cooking up excuses to justify its illegal presence in southern Lebanon after the deadline for its full withdrawal from the Mediterranean country expired on Tuesday.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
US keen to ignite a Lebanon–Iran diplomatic crisis
BEIRUT – Under direct American orders, and contrary to what has been the norm in successive governments since 2000, Nawaf Salam’s government approved its ministerial statement without the main clause related to the right of the Lebanese to resist the Israeli occupation, replacing it with “Lebanon’s right to self-defense in accordance with the United Nations Charter.”
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Araghchi says ‘no negotiations under pressure’
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated the country's position that talks with the U.S. are not of interest under the current circumstances, while no signs yet indicate that Washington may decide to drop its inflammatory and hardline approach toward Tehran.
Politics
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Yemen’s support instrumental in Palestinian Resistance’s victory: Iran FM
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has commended Yemen’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the critical role played by Yemen in resisting Israeli aggression.
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Tehran, Dushanbe to push for stronger trade and investment: Iran VP
TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, highlighted insightful bilateral negotiations with Tajikistan’s Prime Minister, Kohir Rasulzoda, during a joint press conference in Tehran on Monday.
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Sudan FM in Iran as Tehran says it is 'committed to Khartoum’s stability and unity'
TEHRAN – Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Ali Yusuf Ahmed Al-Sharif, has arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and addressing regional challenges.
Sports
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Tractor beat Al Khaldiya to advance ACL Two quarterfinals
TEHRAN - Tractor booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 following a 3-3 draw with Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya in their Round of 16, 2nd leg tie on Tuesday.
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Iran to retire Hamed Haddadi's No. 15 jersey
TEHRAN - Iran's Basketball Federation has decided to retire Hamed Haddadi's jersey.
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Alishah becomes Persepolis’s all-time record appearance holder
TEHRAN – Omid Alishah became Persepolis’s all-time record appearance holder Monday night in the match against Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite.
Culture
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National Ceramic Art event underway in Tehran
TEHRAN - A national event showcasing the works of Iranian students of ceramic art opened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.
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Fajr Music Festival ends with homage to composer Javad Maroufi
TEHRAN- The closing night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall hosted a special performance dedicated to the renowned composer and pianist, Javad Maroufi. The evening featured a piano performance by Mohammadreza Amirghasemi.
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Two films from Iran to attend Venezuela’s FINDECOIN festival
TEHRAN-Two Iranian films are in the lineup for the 11th edition of the FINDECOIN - Independent International Short & Feature Film Festival “The Day is Short,” slated for February 22 to 24 in Venezuela.
Economy
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South Africa open to nuclear cooperation with Iran
TEHRAN - A senior South African official has said the country may seek assistance from Iran or Russia to expand its nuclear power capacity—a stance that analysts say could further strain relations with the United States.
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Tehran, Moscow emphasize expanding oil co-op through joint projects
TEHRAN - The head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russia’s deputy energy minister have stressed the expansion of bilateral cooperation through joint oil projects.
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Top 50 production companies honored
TEHRAN - Iran’s House of Mining, Industries and Trade hosted the 22nd National Production, National Pride Festival, recognizing 50 leading manufacturing and industrial companies.
Society
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Iran ready to boost health ties with Caspian states
TEHRAN –During the third Caspian Economic Forum, held in Tehran on February 17-18, the deputy health minister for international affairs voiced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation in the health sector with the Caspian Sea coastal states.
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Mazandaran, Istanbul sci-tech parks to beef up ties
TEHRAN –Mazandaran’s science and technology park, and Istanbul’s Biruni Teknopark, have discussed ways to broaden their technological and scientific interactions.
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Kids to get vaccinated against polio in high-risk areas
TEHRAN – The health ministry is planning to launch a campaign in the coming spring in high-risk areas to vaccinate children against polio.
Tourism
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Tehran ready to establish more direct flights between Iranian and Chinese cities
TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to China has announced Tehran's readiness to develop the tourism industry between the two countries and also increase direct flights from different Iranian cities to different regions of China.
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Fajr Festival of Handicrafts to showcase works from 20 countries
TEHRAN—The 9th Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, will take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24. It will feature a selection of works from 20 countries.
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Indonesia seeks to boost Iranian tourist arrivals amid travel challenges
TEHRAN – Indonesia is aiming to attract more Iranian travelers as the number of Iranian tourists visiting the Southeast Asian nation continues to rise, despite challenges such as the absence of direct flights and high airfare costs
International
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Recipe for occupation: Israeli soldiers will remain in the crosshairs
TEHRAN - Israel is cooking up excuses to justify its illegal presence in southern Lebanon after the deadline for its full withdrawal from the Mediterranean country expired on Tuesday.
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Trump’s Gaza plot a prelude to depopulating Palestine from native Palestinians
TEHRAN - Bibi Netanyahu reiterated in a statement on Monday that “there will be neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority” in Gaza after the war there ends. The statement came after reports that Hamas had agreed to hand over the ruling in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.
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US keen to ignite a Lebanon–Iran diplomatic crisis
BEIRUT – Under direct American orders, and contrary to what has been the norm in successive governments since 2000, Nawaf Salam’s government approved its ministerial statement without the main clause related to the right of the Lebanese to resist the Israeli occupation, replacing it with “Lebanon’s right to self-defense in accordance with the United Nations Charter.”
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Hezbollah warns against Israel’s plot
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New IRGC drill to prepare for potential Persian Gulf conflict, spokesman tells Tehran Times
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Iran secures Chinese financing for 1,758MW solar power plant project
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Trump's strategy and key players in new Syria
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Iran to launch 'Navak' micro-class satellite, continuing series of space missions
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U.S. sanctions and the future of Iran-India cooperation in Chabahar port
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Iran, Kazakhstan strengthen trade ties, aim for $3b in exchanges
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Iranian flights to Lebanon suspended until February 18
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'The aim is to influence US decision-makers', Iran again rejects media claims of assassination plots
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The day Arafat visited Iran and opened the Palestine embassy
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Tehran hosting 3rd Caspian Economic Forum
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Zelensky says willing to 'discuss giving up occupied territory' if 'Ukraine could join NATO'
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Sudan FM in Iran as Tehran says it is 'committed to Khartoum’s stability and unity'