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2025-09-17 21:22
By Staff Writer
The philosophy behind Iran's mass prison pardons
Ayatollah Khamenei pardoned or reduced sentences for over 60,000 inmates last week
TEHRAN – Mahmoud was sentenced to five years in prison after being arrested with drugs in 2023. His offense is considered small-scale drug possession in Iran, as he used the drugs himself and sold them to a small number of acquaintances after obtaining them from a large distributor.
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By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: Summits without action are ‘a waste of time,’ says political commentator
Munir Daair says Arabs and Turkey must join Iran in security pact or face continued Israeli attacks
TEHRAN- In the aftermath of Israel’s recent airstrike on Doha, which targeted Hamas leaders under the shadow of U.S. military presence, questions are rising over Washington’s role in regional affairs. Analysts say the attack exposes a repeated pattern of deception, echoing previous strikes on Iran and Yemen, and highlights the danger posed by American bases in the Persian Gulf.
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By Professor Hossein Askari
Arab rulers: When did you lose your dignity?
It’s high time to stand up for your people and protect their land!
PORTLAND - Persian Gulf Arabs, what are your unelected rulers scared of? They have put all their eggs in the US basket and are ineptly trying to protect their ill-gotten wealth and to cling onto power. Instead of subservience to neo-colonialists such as the US, they should stand tall and work only to benefit you and your future generations.
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By staff writer
Global backlash grows over Israel’s ground incursion in Gaza City
TEHRAN – Israel is pressing forward with its full-scale ground invasion of Gaza City following a period of intense bombardment, sparking widespread international backlash.
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By Sedigheh Hosseini
From rice terraces to waterfalls, Bali tour highlights nature and culture
BALI (Indonesia) - A recently-held media familiarization tour of Bali, attended by a number of Iranian journalists and social media influencers, was a journey to discover the authentic face of the country’s culture and nature.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Yemeni missile forces Netanyahu's plane to make ‘emergency landing’
TEHRAN – Yemen announces new operations against the Israeli occupation regime in response to the Gaza genocide and the regime’s ongoing aggression against the country.
Politics
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Iran in no rush to resume relations with Syria: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Wednesday that Iran is in no rush to resume relations with Syria, emphasizing that any restoration of ties will depend on conditions that genuinely serve the interests of the Syrian nation.
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Iranian FM holds talks with European counterparts on nuclear issue, sanctions relief
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a joint telephone conversation on Wednesday with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, focusing on the Iranian nuclear program and the lifting of unjust international sanctions.
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Mossad operative executed after spying on Iran
TEHRAN – Iran has executed Babak Shahbazi, convicted of collaborating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency and transmitting sensitive information on Iran’s high-security sites, the Judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported Wednesday.
Sports
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Iran into FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B SFs
TEHRAN - Iran completed the FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B Semi-Finals cast following a dominant 62-33 conquest of Malaysia, on Wednesday at the Karisma Arena in Seremban, Malaysia.
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Amouzad avenges Paris loss to Kiyooka: UWW
TEHRAN - Revenge was the theme of the night on Tuesday at the Zagreb World Championships, with Rahman Amouzad playing the starring role.
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Sepahan fall short to Al Hussein at ACL Two
TEHRAN - Al Hussein got their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 campaign off to a bright start with a 1-0 win against Iran’s Sepahan on Tuesday.
Culture
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Iran submits “Cause of Death: Unknown” to 2026 Oscars in best international feature film category
TEHRAN – The psychological mystery thriller “Cause of Death: Unknown” directed by Ali Zarnegar has been officially selected as Iran’s submission to the 2026 Academy Awards in the best international feature film category.
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Novel on Gaza brings fictional heroes into real struggle
TEHRAN-The superhero of this story, Z, does not soar over imaginary skylines nor strike with an iron fist; his mission is different: to tear down the barricades of fake news and pull the truth from beneath the rubble of lies that Zionists pump daily into the media about Gaza. In “The Last Superhero: The Fight for Palestine”, Z searches for the roots of Zionism and the project of Israel in the twentieth century—a project that, through its propaganda machine, labels every Palestinian as “Hamas” in order to justify the killing of women and children.
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Iran-Turkey joint film “Intoxicated by Love” to be released in Turkey, Europe in October
TEHRAN – The Iran-Turkey joint film “Intoxicated by Love” directed by Iranian director Hassan Fat’hi will be released in Turkey and Europe in October.
Economy
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Iran’s industry minister visits Kabul to discuss trade barriers, joint projects
TEHRAN – A high-ranking Iranian economic delegation led by Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak arrived in Kabul on Monday for talks on boosting trade and investment with Afghanistan.
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Isfahan holds first investment expo to attract domestic, foreign capital
ISFAHAN – The first Isfahan International Investment Expo (ISINEX 2025) opened on Wednesday in the central Iranian city to attract domestic and foreign investment.
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TCCIMA delegation visits China’s Khorgos trade hub
TEHRAN – A high-level delegation from the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) visited the Khorgos Free Economic Zone in China after completing meetings in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to explore opportunities for expanding economic ties.
Society
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Afghan envoy, UNAMA official meet in Tehran on situation of refugees
TEHRAN - Mawlawi Fazal Mohammad Haqqani, the ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Tehran, met with Bojidar Vasilyev, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Liaison Office in Iran, to review the situation of Afghan refugees in the country.
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WIPO registers 13 new Iranian products
TEHRAN - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially registered thirteen new Iranian products, according to a senior advisor at Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.
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World Patient Safety Day highlights preventing harm throughout childhood
TEHRAN – World Patient Safety Day aims to raise public awareness to improve patient safety. This year’s slogan, ‘Patient safety from the start!’, emphasizes the urgent need to act early and consistently to prevent harm throughout childhood, and yield benefits across the life course.
Tourism
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‘Face of Iran’ unveiled at Iranology Foundation
TEHRAN – A new geotourism documentary series named “Face of Iran” was unveiled on Tuesday at the Iranology Foundation in Tehran, with the aim of promoting the country’s cultural and natural heritage as a tourism and economic asset.
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From rice terraces to waterfalls, Bali tour highlights nature and culture
BALI (Indonesia) - A recently-held media familiarization tour of Bali, attended by a number of Iranian journalists and social media influencers, was a journey to discover the authentic face of the country’s culture and nature.
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Iran heritage official responds to concerns over orchestra concert at Persepolis
TEHRAN – An Iranian heritage official said on Monday that a permanent, safe venue will be designated for cultural events at Persepolis after a concert by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra at the ancient site sparked concern among cultural heritage advocates and archaeologists.
International
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Arab rulers: When did you lose your dignity?
PORTLAND - Persian Gulf Arabs, what are your unelected rulers scared of? They have put all their eggs in the US basket and are ineptly trying to protect their ill-gotten wealth and to cling onto power. Instead of subservience to neo-colonialists such as the US, they should stand tall and work only to benefit you and your future generations.
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Global backlash grows over Israel’s ground incursion in Gaza City
TEHRAN – Israel is pressing forward with its full-scale ground invasion of Gaza City following a period of intense bombardment, sparking widespread international backlash.
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Yemeni missile forces Netanyahu's plane to make ‘emergency landing’
TEHRAN – Yemen announces new operations against the Israeli occupation regime in response to the Gaza genocide and the regime’s ongoing aggression against the country.
Video Comment
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Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement
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Gazan Journalists attacked by Israel
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Brother of Iranian scientist murdered in Israeli strike speaks out
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Footage shows Israel hit a kindergarten in Tehran
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Delegates and ambassadors from 28 countries visited the IRIB building
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Iran exports advanced gas turbine to Russia for first time
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Iran continues push for economic entanglement with the East
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Two police officers killed in terror attack in SE Iran
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Iran, Pakistan sign 13 co-op MOUs in joint economic committee meeting
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Iran exports $800m in water, power engineering services in a year
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Iran pushes IAEA resolution to ban attacks on nuclear facilities
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The OIC’s sovereign deficit and Iran’s model of political agency
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Regional alliance crucial to counter Israel
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Iran wins two more medals at 2025 World Wrestling Championships
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Chinese embassy in Tehran emphasizes people-to-people ties at friendship reception
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Yemeni missile forces Netanyahu's plane to make ‘emergency landing’
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Leader congratulates national freestyle wrestling team on world championship victory
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Difficult days until the snapback is activated
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Israel uses Gaza-style raids on Yemeni journalists, Yemeni expert says
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Knowledge-based companies to attend ITEX in Iraq