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Today 18:23
By Wesam Bahrani
Starvation worsens in Gaza
TEHRAN – The Gaza Strip is caught not just in the flames of war, but in a deepening famine. UN experts insist this is no accident but a deliberate strategy.
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Today 17:44
By Farrokh Hesabi
Aging squad and weak rivals: Iran’s CAFA dilemma
TEHRAN - The Iranian national football team’s squad announcement for the upcoming CAFA 2025 tournament by head coach Amir Ghalenoei has sparked notable criticism.
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Today 17:41
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Will UNIFIL extend its influence over Beirut’s southern suburbs?
BEIRUT — A few days before the end of its mandate in southern Lebanon, the UN Security Council has yet to set a date for a session to decide the fate of UNIFIL’s mission due to the American-Israeli condition that the extension be linked to the disarmament of Hezbollah.
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Today 17:38
By staff writer
Global condemnation grows over Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza
TEHRAN — Global outcry continues after an Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital killed journalists and first responders, fueling condemnation and political backlash around the world.
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Today 17:38
Ardabili artist to attend International Pottery Forum in Uzbekistan
TEHRAN--Zahra Aslani, a ceramic artist from Ardabil, qualified for the second time for the International Pottery Forum and the International Festival of Handicrafts in the city of Rishtan, Uzbekistan.
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Today 17:38
Visit to museums free for families with three children, pregnant women
TEHRAN-- Visiting the museums, heritage sites, and historical sites under the Ministry of Cultural Heritage is free for families with three or more children and pregnant women accompanied by one person, the deputy minister of cultural heritage has said.
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Today 17:37
Qeshm-Mashhad direct flights start to boost religious tourism
TEHRAN-- Direct flights to the holy city of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi province from the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm began this week in a move to the development of religious tourism and economic ties, the director general of Qeshm International Airport has said.
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Today 17:37
Bushehr province, one of top marine tourism destinations
TEHRAN--Bushehr province, with more than 900 kilometers of coastline along the Persian Gulf, is one of the most important marine tourism destinations in Iran. With its beautiful beaches, historical ports, and marine biodiversity, this province has great potential for developing sustainable marine tourism.
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Today 17:35
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran pays tribute to distinguished cultural heritage figures
TEHRAN – Iran honored a selection of prominent cultural heritage figures on Tuesday evening during a special ceremony held at the Sa’adabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran, attended by senior government and cultural officials.
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Today 17:33
Geophysical scans reveal widespread ancient metallurgy in Iran’s Masouleh
TEHRAN - New evidence points to a sophisticated history of iron production intertwined with pastoral life in the renowned cultural landscape.
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Today 17:28
Outrage in Lebanon after US envoy calls journalists 'animalistic, uncivilized'
The Lebanese Press Editors Syndicate has demanded a public apology from US envoy Tom Barrack, in response to comments he made describing journalists at the presidential palace as “animalistic.”
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Today 16:05
Tehran theater to host reading performance of Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard”
TEHRAN- Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov’s final play “The Cherry Orchard” on September 5.
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Today 16:05
Tehran cultural center screens “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”
TEHRAN- “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, a 2025 action movie by American director Christopher McQuarrie, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
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Today 16:05
11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival will host Iranian films, juror
TEHRAN –Two films from Iran will participate in the 11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival, where an Iranian filmmaker will also serve as a jury member.
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Today 16:01
Ex-Iran wrestler Habibi laid to rest
TEHRAN – Emamali Habib, Iran’s first Olympic gold medalist, was laid to rest on Wednesday in his hometown of Babol, Mazandaran Province, north of Iran.
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Today 15:32
Malnutrition among children under five drops by 42%
TEHRAN – Thanks to the effective implementation of the national child care nutrition program, the prevalence of malnutrition among children under the age of five has decreased by 42 percent in the country, the deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said.
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Today 15:29
Some 120 earthquakes shake Iran in a week
TEHRAN –A total of 119 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from August 16 to 22, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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Today 15:26
Tehran, Dushanbe hold joint meeting on youth diplomacy
TEHRAN –The Youth Diplomacy Center of Iran hosted a joint meeting with a Tajik delegation on Tuesday to explore avenues for cooperation, highlighting that the youth play a pivotal role in expanding social, cultural, and scientific interactions.
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Today 15:22
Connect Forum specialized meeting slated for September
TEHRAN –The Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology will hold the seventh edition of the Connect Forum specialized meeting on September 9.
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Today 15:11
Iran exports non-oil products valued at $603m to Pakistan in 4 months
TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $603 million to Pakistan during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Today 15:02
Iran victorious over Hong Kong at 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran beat Hong Kong 39-20 at the 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship on Wednesday.
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Today 14:28
US tariffs take effect on India, threatening $48.2B in exports
Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect Wednesday, threatening a steep blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market, AP reported.
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Today 13:57
Elizabeth Strout’s “Oh William!” published in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the novel “Oh William!” written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer Elizabeth Strout has been released in the bookstores across the country.
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Today 13:57
Iran-Scotland joint production to premiere at 30th Busan International Film Festival
TEHRAN – The latest film by the Iranian-British filmmaker Hassan Nazer titled “Without Permission” will have its world premiere in the Official Competition section of the 30th Busan International Film Festival, set to be held in South Korea, from September 17 to 26.
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Today 13:52
UN: Nearly 1,000 Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank since October 7, 2023
At least 982 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers since the war on Gaza began, according to the United Nations Human Rights Office.
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Today 13:44
Two children among 10 Palestinians starved to death in Gaza
The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza has reported at least 10 deaths from famine and malnutrition over the past 24 hours, including two children, Middle East Eye reported.
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Today 12:47
PBO head outlines coastal, water projects under new development plan
TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) said the government is pressing ahead with major water and infrastructure projects, including the construction of 88 dams and development of the Makran coast along the country’s southern shores.
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Today 12:29
Iran squad named for 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
TEHRAN – Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced his 27-man squad for the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.
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Today 12:28
IMIDRO reports 40% rise in exploration excavation
TEHRAN – The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said its mineral exploration drilling rose by 40 percent in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21- July 22), compared with the same period last year.
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Today 12:02
Iran, Uzbekistan sign cooperation deal in steel sector
TEHRAN – Iran’s Steel Producers Association and the Uzbekistan Metallurgy Association signed a memorandum of understanding on joint cooperation in the iron and steel sector, the Iranian association said on Wednesday.