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Yesterday 22:03
Putin says Iran-Russia strategic partnership should be strengthened
TEHRAN – President Vladimir Putin of Russia said on Saturday that the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Tehran and Moscow should be strengthened.
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Yesterday 22:03
Bodies of 85 Iranian martyrs of the Sacred Defense discovered
TEHRAN - The bodies of 85 Iranians martyred during the Sacred Defense years were recently excavated in Iraq. They will be brought home on Monday, February 16.
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Yesterday 22:01
A Chinese professor's take on the anniversary parade of the Islamic Revolution
By Hongda Fan
TEHRAN – On February 11th, I once again witnessed the parade celebrating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran. In previous years, I have witnessed such celebrations in both Tehran and Urmia. As a Chinese professor who earnestly hopes for a brighter future for Iran, I have some personal observations and reflections after witnessing this year’s celebratory parade, which I would like to share with the Iranian people who are yearning for positive changes in their country.
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Yesterday 22:00
Iran targeted for blocking 'Greater Israel' scheme: Hezbollah
TEHRAN - A senior Hezbollah official says U.S. and Israeli hostility toward Tehran stems from Iran’s role in thwarting the ‘Greater Israel’ project.
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Yesterday 22:00
Amidst US pressure to halt enrichment, IAEA chief says Iran entitled to peaceful atomic activities
TEHRAN - The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has acknowledged that Iran has the right to pursue peaceful nuclear work under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
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Yesterday 21:59
Iranian, Russian, and Chinese diplomats hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear program
TEHRAN - The ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China to international organizations in Vienna have held another round of talks on the latest developments related to Iran’s nuclear program.
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Yesterday 21:58
By Ibrahim Majed
Netanyahu in Washington: The invisible architecture of US-Iran policy
BEIRUT – When Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington, the choreography is familiar: handshakes in the Oval Office, invocations of an “unbreakable alliance,” carefully staged symbolism.
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Yesterday 21:53
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
A surrendered Iran is a balloon in Trump’s dreams
US president openly admits his aim is pressure and pain, not a diplomatic solution
TEHRAN – When Iran and the United States began new nuclear negotiations earlier this month, the entire region breathed a sigh of relief. West Asia had come close to being drawn into a conflagration after President Donald Trump said he was considering military action against Iran, framing it as support for CIA-backed riots aimed at toppling the government.
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Yesterday 19:59
Tehran cultural center to review “The Roses”
TEHRAN- “The Roses”, a 2025 black comedy movie by American filmmaker Jay Roach, will be reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday evening.
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Yesterday 19:15
Transparency effort by Reps Massie, Khanna reveals flaws in US DOJ’s document process
Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie recently pressured the U.S. Department of Justice to unredact names in files related to Jeffrey Epstein, leading Khanna to read a list of six “wealthy, powerful men” on the House floor, The Guardian reported Saturday.
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Yesterday 19:13
Cultural icons and Hamas rally behind UN expert Francesca Albanese
TEHRAN – More than 100 cultural figures, including actors Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem and Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux, have signed an open letter defending United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese against an intensifying campaign for her resignation.
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Yesterday 19:03
Gol Gohar beat Persepolis to move top of 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Gol Gohar defeated Persepolis 3–1 in Matchweek 21 of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Saturday.
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Yesterday 17:37
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Enforced disappearances and escalation: Israel’s expanding security pressure in Lebanon
BEIRUT — Amid rising regional tensions, a troubling pattern has begun to take shape inside Lebanon: a series of abductions attributed to Israeli occupation forces, leaving Lebanese citizens in a state of uncertainty and fear.
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Yesterday 17:30
UNESCO-listed Yazd resumes restoration projects, official says
TEHRAN -- Currently, with prioritization of cultural heritage projects, the reactivation of stalled projects, and the focus on global registration commitments, a new path has been opened to preserve Yazd's historical identity and strengthen the city's cultural tourism.
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Yesterday 17:30
Special plan approved for restoration of historical texture of Hamedan
TEHRAN-- A special plan for preservation and restoration of the historical-cultural texture of Hamedan has been approved.
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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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.