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Today 21:42
Saudi-backed militia retreat from Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Saudi-backed militia announced on Sunday they were withdrawing from the area near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Today 21:37
UAE turns Sudan’s bloodshed into gold
TEHRAN – It is widely known that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is profiting from the bloodshed and suffering of people caught up in conflicts across Africa, particularly in Sudan, as well as in Yemen.
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Today 21:36
Israel kills Palestinian commander in al-Mawasi, an area it once called a ‘humanitarian zone’
TEHRAN — Hamas confirmed on Sunday that Samir Abu Younis, commander of the al-Qassam Brigades’ Rafah Brigade, was killed in an Israeli drone strike on a tent in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis. He was martyred in a coastal strip where displaced families have lived in tents for months, more than a year into a ceasefire that Israel treats as optional.
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Today 21:36
By Ali Minabi
Will the “Framework Agreement” replace UN Resolution 1701?
TEHRAN – Since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 in 2006, relative stability in southern Lebanon rested on a three-part formula.
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Today 21:34
By staff writer
Trump family took billions from Arab monarchies, and Democrats now want the records
TEHRAN — Democrats who won both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3 have told Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to expect investigations into the money their governments and state-linked investors have sent the Trump family.
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Today 21:34
Iran’s 'Grandpa’s Lullaby' wins award at Indonesian festival
TEHRAN- Iranian short film “Grandpa’s Lullaby” has won the Best Screenplay award at the 2026 International Photography and Short Movie Festival (IPSMF) in Indonesia.
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Today 21:33
Iranian Cultural Week held at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea
TEHRAN – The Iranian Cultural Week, marking 50 years of Persian and Iranian studies at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea, was held at the university from November 9 to 13 with a variety of academic, cultural, and student-focused programs, including a speech contest this week, highlighting cultural ties and longstanding friendship between Iran and South Korea.
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Today 21:33
33rd Iranian Youth Visual Arts Festival opens in Kermanshah
TEHRAN – The 33rd Iranian Youth Visual Arts Festival opened on Sunday at the ancient Taq-e Bostan historical site in Kermanshah, bringing together 173 young artists, 11 workshop instructors and participants from Iraq and Oman under the slogan “Let's Not Muddy the Water.”
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Today 21:33
Any new war could defy US calculations, Iran says
TEHRAN- Hassan Qashqavi, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said that Iran would not allow its adversaries to determine the duration or scope of a conflict.
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Today 21:29
Araghchi receives credentials of new Malaysian, Japanese and Dutch Ambassadors
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has received copies of the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Malaysia, Japan and the Netherlands, as the outgoing Brunei envoy paid him a farewell visit at the end of his diplomatic mission.
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Today 21:26
IHR Council condemns continued Israeli attacks on Gaza
TEHRAN – Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has condemned continued Israeli attacks and violations in the Gaza Strip, denouncing the silence and inaction of international human rights bodies amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Today 21:24
Regional developments under the shadow of political deadlock
Shargh examined recent regional developments and the growing risk of conflict. According to the paper, new developments in the Iran-US dispute point to rising military tensions and mutual threats. On one side, President Trump reportedly removed JD Vance from a negotiating role related to Iran. On the other, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with his political rival Gadi Eisenkot
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Today 21:12
Iran prepares to commission first fully indigenous nuclear fusion system
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to commission its first fully indigenous nuclear fusion system, marking a new development in the country’s efforts to advance its capabilities in nuclear science and advanced technologies, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Sunday.
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Today 21:09
Two tankers explode after hitting naval mines south of Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN – Two oil tankers caught fire and exploded after striking naval mines while attempting to secretly navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced.
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Today 21:07
Iran says IAEA is yielding to US pressure
TEHRAN – Iran has warned that any renewed military aggression against the country will be met with a forceful response, while criticizing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a 'biased approach' under US influence, saying the agency’s conduct has undermined its credibility and further strained relations with Tehran.
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Today 21:02
By Sahar Dadjoo
MIT's rejection of a Palestine linguistics course reflects political pressure on academic freedom
Michel DeGraff says the university’s decision aimed to silence knowledge about Palestine, not question his qualifications or course content.
TEHRAN – Michel DeGraff, a Haitian-born linguist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has spent three decades examining the relationship between language, power and social justice. His academic work focuses on how language can reinforce social hierarchies and systems of domination, as well as how mother tongues can become instruments of resistance and liberation. His latest book, Our Own Language: Harnessing the Power of Kreyòl and Other Mother Tongues for Education and Liberation, explores these themes through the experience of Haitian Creole and other minoritized languages.
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Today 20:53
NYT investigation links Mossad to abduction and killing of Iranian general Alireza Asgari
TEHRAN – An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that Israel’s Mossad abducted, interrogated, and killed Iranian General Alireza Asgari, a former deputy defense minister, in 2006 while seeking information about the disappearance of Israeli airman Ron Arad.
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Today 20:50
Qalibaf: Iran will not accept prolonged state of neither war nor peace
TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Iran will not allow the current state of neither war nor peace to persist, stressing that an agreement with the United States remains possible if Washington accepts Tehran’s seven reasonable conditions.
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Today 20:46
By Ehsan Etesam
The price of playing with fire: UAE's economic reckoning
TEHRAN -- The economic consequences of the war against Iran are beginning to appear in figures that the Emirati leadership can hardly afford to ignore. For a country that has spent decades building its reputation as a regional hub for tourism, trade, investment and international business, the latest economic projections offer a sobering reminder: regional instability comes at a price, and those who help create it are not necessarily spared its consequences.
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Today 20:40
By Seyyed Mohammad Torabi
Criminals' hosts bill the victim
From Saddam’s billions to Resolution 3314, Iran turns compensation claim back on Persian Gulf hosts
TEHRAN – The war imposed on Iran by the United States and Israel has now moved from the battlefield to the courtroom of diplomacy, with a new battle over history, responsibility and money unfolding at the United Nations Security Council.
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Today 20:14
MIT's Palestine linguistics course rejection signals political pressure on academia
Haitian-born linguist Michel DeGraff says the university’s decision was not about his qualifications or the course content and structure, but about silencing knowledge about Palestine.
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Today 18:49
Iran, Afghanistan to expand agricultural, livestock cooperation
TEHRAN- Iranian Minister of Agriculture said: “Iran is ready to cooperate with Afghanistan in the fields of mechanization, livestock husbandry, agriculture, plant breeding, and livestock breeding.”
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Today 18:45
Oman: Iran's important trade partner, gateway to regional markets
TEHRAN- Iran-Oman trade has been on an upward trajectory in recent years, and trade agreements between the two countries have opened new prospects for economic actors; however, banking and logistical obstacles remain.
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Today 18:27
Iran Chamber offers 3 proposals to safeguard private sector capacity in next year’s budget
TEHRAN- The President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) discussed three proposals submitted by the Iran Chamber to the government to preserve private-sector capacity in 1406 (next Iranian year) and said: “These proposals rely less on new spending and more on reforming the composition of resources and expenditures.”
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Today 16:57
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran’s youthful reset needs a bigger test
TEHRAN - Iran’s 2-0 victory over Palestine in Basra offered encouraging signs of a generational transition, but it also exposed a familiar weakness: the national team still need greater attacking variety and, more importantly, stronger opposition to measure their progress.
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Today 16:38
What is the proposed "Cyrus Accords" between Israel and anti-Iran monarchists?
The so-called Cyrus Accords may be dressed up as a peace initiative, but for Iran they look more like a Trojan horse for Israeli expansionism, foreign interference and regime change. By backing Reza Pahlavi's ambitions, the project risks turning Iran into a pawn on Israel's geopolitical chessboard, with Iranian sovereignty caught in the crossfire.
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Today 16:25
Same Sand, Same Kings: Iran Ready to Rule Again
Iran head into the 2026 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup with a target on their backs, as Asia’s rivals prepare to challenge the continent’s undisputed beach soccer powerhouse.
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Today 16:17
Araghchi: Provincial diplomacy can boost intl. arrivals and handicraft exports
TEHRAN – Iran’s provincial diplomacy could help attract more foreign tourists, expand medical tourism and boost handicraft exports through stronger cross-border cooperation with neighboring countries, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said.
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Today 16:16
Iranian ambassador, foreign diplomats visit tourism attractions in Iraq’s Dhi Qar
TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh, joined a delegation of around 70 Arab and foreign ambassadors and diplomats on a visit to the historical and tourism attractions of Iraq’s southern Dhi Qar province on Saturday.
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Today 16:16
Semnan handicrafts exhibition showcases Iran’s tribal arts and traditions
TEHRAN – A major handicrafts exhibition in Semnan is showcasing the traditional crafts, local products and cultural heritage of artisans from across Iran, with more than 150 booths and nine Siah-Chadors -- traditional nomadic tents -- set up as part of the event.