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Today 17:16
Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad eyes revival of traditional spinning workshops
TEHRAN—Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad Cultural Heritage Department has put on agenda to revive traditional spinning workshops.
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Today 17:15
Archaeological excavation permit issued for Nahavand historical fortress
TEHRAN--The Archaeological Research Institute has agreed to issue a permit for archaeological excavation in Nahavand fortress in Pay Qaleh neighborhood in Nahavand, Hamedan province.
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Today 17:15
Ancient Sadeh festival can reinforce social cohesion and unity, governor-general says
TEHRAN – Kerman’s governor-general Mohammad-Ali Talebi said on Wednesday that the ancient Sadeh festival is a national ritual belonging to all Iranians and can contribute to social cohesion and unity.
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Today 17:10
Natural heritage overlooked in Iran’s tourism policy, researcher says
TEHRAN – Iran’s natural heritage is an integral part of the country’s national identity but remains poorly defined, under-prioritized and constrained by institutional conflicts, a natural heritage expert said.
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Today 17:10
Koozeh-Shekani: Where tradition, belief and renewal converge
TEHRAN - The Koozeh-Shekani ceremony is one of the nearly forgotten traditions observed on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar year, coinciding with Charshanbe Suri, in some villages and towns of South Khorasan province in eastern Iran.
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2026/01/31
We need to criticize ourselves to fix weaknesses: Jafari
TEHRAN – Marzieh Jafari, head coach of Iran’s women’s national football team, says self-criticism is essential as the team prepare for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
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Today 16:13
By Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu
China continues to be the most stable and reliable source of global economic growth
TEHRAN- The 2025 Annual Report on China's Economy was released recently, attracting widespread attention from the international community.
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Today 15:42
Iran’s 4th Eurasia International Trade Exhibition postponed
TEHRAN- The fourth Eurasia International Trade Exhibition has been postponed to the second half of the Iranian calendar month Farvardin (late March/early April) to facilitate a more magnificent and grand-scale hosting of this international event.
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Today 15:20
Third national event on ‘future schools’ to be held
TEHRAN – The third national event on future schools will be held in February, highlighting the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blended learning in fostering thinking skills and creativity, as well as collaboration among the future generation of students.
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Today 15:15
World Bank says 3 governance indicators improved in Iran
TEHRAN – The World Bank said three of Iran’s governance indicators improved in 2024, citing gains in government effectiveness, control of corruption and accountability.
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Today 15:13
IMIDRO says 420 exploration maps to draw private investment
TEHRAN – Iran’s Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) plans to use more than 400 newly produced exploration maps to attract private sector participation and reduce risk in mineral exploration, its head said.
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Today 15:09
Paknejad plays down concerns over U.S. dealings with Iran’s oil customers
TEHRAN – Iran’s oil minister dismissed concerns that potential U.S. dealings with buyers of Iranian crude could undermine Tehran’s oil sales or revenues, saying the country remains in control of its export strategy.
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Today 14:35
Iran to host ANF specialized standardization workshop
TEHRAN – Iran will play host to a specialized standardization workshop for the member states of the Asian Network Forum (ANF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 229.
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Today 14:00
DOE underscores use of smart environmental protection systems
TEHRAN – Given that traditional methods can no longer meet the needs of a fragile environment, the integration of smart technologies for environmental conservation seems inevitable, an official with the Department of Environment has said.
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Today 12:28
Riots in Iran Explained
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Today 12:06
Association of elites to help improve national productivity and efficiency
TEHRAN - The Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies has decided to take a step toward improving the country’s managerial system and productivity by identifying and introducing capable managers from among elites.
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Today 11:35
“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” published in Persian
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American author Kate DiCamillo’s book “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” has been published in Tehran.
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Today 11:31
Iran’s Gorgan lose to Astana: 2025/26 FIBA WASL
TEHRAN - BC Astana rose to solo no. 2 in the 2025/26 FIBA WASL-West Asia League standings following a vengeful 88-73 victory over Shahrdari Gorgan at the Sarkarya Velodrome on Friday night.
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Yesterday 21:25
Iran Army bolsters combat power with massive drone integration
TEHRAN — The Iranian Army (Artesh) has officially integrated 1,000 “strategic” drones into the combat organization of its four service branches.
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Yesterday 21:17
Qalibaf says Iran will pursue justice for terror riot victims at home and abroad
Parliament Speaker tells CNN genuine dialogue requires respect, guarantees, and peace
TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has reiterated that Tehran does not reject dialogue or diplomacy in principle, stressing that any negotiations must be genuine, balanced, and grounded in mutual respect, clear guarantees, and the protection of Iran’s national interests.
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Yesterday 21:16
Iran’s response to any aggression will be ‘immediate, decisive:’ Pezeshkian warns
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning against any military miscalculations by foreign powers, asserting that while the Islamic Republic seeks peace, it is fully prepared for a crushing retaliation.
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Yesterday 21:14
Iran to EU: IRGC is world’s premier anti-terror vanguard
FM Araghchi says Europe would be battling ISIS on its own streets without the IRGC
TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a sweeping diplomatic and political counter-offensive following the European Union’s decision to classify the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
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Yesterday 21:13
By Batool Subeiti
Iran's foundations stronger than what Trump dreams of
LONDON - The goal of last year’s June war on Iran was to deliver a strike that would spark unrest. The objective has now shifted toward protests paving the way for another strike. However, both objectives have failed. The driving force behind Trump’s interventions and brutality across various regions lies in the scale of US debt and America’s decline amid competition with China.
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Yesterday 21:04
Full list of persons killed in the unrest will be released
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on Wednesday night to publish the names and identities of all those who were killed in the first ten days of the unrest in January in certain cities across Iran.
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Yesterday 21:03
Tehran warns Berlin of consequences following Merz’s ‘low-minded provocations’
TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann on Thursday to deliver a condemnation of Berlin’s increasingly aggressive interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
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Yesterday 21:03
By Saleh Abidi Maleki
‘Iran as ready for diplomacy as it is for war’
In Ankara, Araghchi restates Tehran’s long-held position as neighbors call on Washington to halt escalation against Iran
TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in the Turkish capital on Friday with a message for Washington that was as firm as it was measured: Tehran remains open to a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear program, but it will not negotiate under duress, nor will it hesitate to engage in total war if the United States miscalculates again.
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Yesterday 20:48
US officials' disagreement over military attack on Iran
TEHRAN- Shargh wrote: U.S. media are reporting serious disagreements within the Trump administration regarding a military attack on Iran; a disagreement between hardline groups that emphasize the implementation of the red line and a group centered on J.D. Vance and Steve Witkoff, who believe that the costs of the war will not bring any tangible gains for the United States. However, some American officials admit that without further strengthening U.S. combat capabilities, it will be difficult to manage Iran’s possible response.
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Yesterday 20:43
U.S. seeks an Iran that is subservient, says Chinese expert
Hongda Fan warns U.S. and Israeli interference could reshape regional alliances and intensify security rivalries
TEHRAN-Amid renewed unrest in Iran and escalating rhetoric from Washington and Tel Aviv, questions are mounting over whether Western claims of supporting civil liberties mask deeper geopolitical objectives. To explore these dynamics, Tehran Times spoke with Professor Hongda Fan, Professor and director of the China-Middle East Center at Shaoxing University, China.
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Yesterday 19:57
By Shahrokh Saei
China leads the agenda: Xi–Starmer talks highlight the limits of US unilateralism
TEHRAN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China has highlighted a broader shift in global diplomacy, showcasing the contrast between nations willing to engage Beijing and the unilateral approach pursued by US President Donald Trump.