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2025-01-15 12:01
High-level Iranian trade delegation visits Tajikistan to strengthen economic ties
TEHRAN - A high-ranking Iranian trade delegation, comprising members of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and led by Chamber Head Samad Hassanzadeh, departed Tehran for Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Tuesday, January 14.
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2025-01-15 11:41
Iran’s 9-month non-oil export to UAE stands at $5.3b
TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $5.3 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 21, 2024), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
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2025-01-15 10:42
Russian scientists have developed drug to treat blood cancer
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2025-01-15 10:20
I’tikaf gets underway all around country
I’tikaf is an ancient Islamic tradition that is usually held during the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the month Rajab.
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2025-01-14 23:48
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
"The Shah Is Gone"
A look at the day the last Shah of Iran fled the country as protests gained momentum
TEHRAN – "The Shah Is Gone" dominated Iranian newspaper headlines on January 16, 1979, when Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, was forced to flee the country in January 1979, less than a month before the Pahlavi dynasty was toppled in the Islamic Revolution.
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2025-01-14 22:20
Israeli general threatened with arrest for treating Palestinians as ‘human animals’
An Israeli major general, who oversaw weaponizing famine and targeting civilian infrastructures in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli regime has been waging a genocidal war, is threatened with arrest over his treating Palestinians as “human animals.”
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2025-01-14 22:20
TEHRAN PAPERS
The time of nuclear talks in Geneva
TEHRAN - In a commentary, Donya-e-Eqtesad dealt with the new round of talks between Iran and the European trio of Britain, France and Germany.
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2025-01-14 22:19
Armenia thanks Iran for backing its sovereignty
TEHRAN – Armenia’s President Vahagn Khachaturyan expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran for its steadfast support of Armenia’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty during a high-level meeting with the Iranian Parliamentary Friendship Group.
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2025-01-14 22:15
More nuclear sites become focus of defence forces in ongoing military drill
TEHRAN – Iran’s military has commenced extensive air defense drills, code-named "Eqtedar" (Might), in its western and northern regions, focusing on protecting vital sites like the Fordow and Khondab nuclear facilities.
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2025-01-14 22:14
Iranian Navy to receive new destroyer, unveil strategic base in Oman Gulf
TEHRAN – Iran's Navy is witnessing a significant boost in its maritime capabilities with the upcoming unveiling of the Zagros destroyer and the inauguration of a new military base in Jask.
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2025-01-14 22:14
Israel’s territorial ambitions threaten global peace: Iran Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing expansionist policies, stating that the Israeli regime’s recent actions in drawing up a map that includes parts of neighboring countries—such as Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and all of occupied Palestine—serve as a clear indication of Israel's unrestrained pursuit of territorial expansion.
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2025-01-14 22:11
‘Autocrat’ label and past crimes fuel backlash against outgoing US envoy in Japan
TEHRAN – Japanese citizens have expressed anger over a social media post by outgoing U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, in which he reiterated his inflammatory remarks about China, Iran, Russia, North Korea, and Venezuela, labeling them an "axis of autocrats."
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2025-01-14 22:10
“A Little Cloud” appears at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- Irish novelist and poet James Joyce’s short story “A Little Cloud” has recently been published in Persian.
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2025-01-14 22:09
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Why Washington Post cartoonist's critique of Trump lead to her sudden exit?
TEHRAN- Earlier last week, Ann Telnaes, the Pulitzer prize-winning cartoonist for The Washington Post, tendered her resignation after the newspaper declined to publish a satirical cartoon.
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2025-01-14 22:09
Araghchi appoints special representative for Syrian affairs
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appointed Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani as his Special Representative for Syrian Affairs.
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2025-01-14 22:08
By Jeffrey Sachs and Sybil Fares
The UN can end the Middle East conflict by welcoming Palestine as a member
The UN, on its 80th birthday in 2025, can mark the occasion by securing a lasting solution to the conflict in the Middle East, by welcoming the State of Palestine as the 194th UN member state. The upcoming UN Conference on Palestine, set for June 2025, can be a turning point – a decisive, irreversible path towards peace in the Middle East. The Trump administration would greatly serve America’s interests, and the world’s, by championing the two-state solution and a comprehensive Middle East peace deal, at the gathering in New York in June.
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2025-01-14 22:08
Israeli officials struggle to conceal frustrations as Gaza truce nears
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is at its closest point, according to officials involved in negotiations in Doha.
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2025-01-14 22:07
Army receives 1,000 new drones in move that allows it to ‘command the skies’
TEHRAN – Iran has showcased its formidable advancements in air and naval defense, emphasizing its readiness to exert control over its airspace by adding 1,000 new drones ready to use by its armed forces.
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2025-01-14 22:06
By Sondoss Al-Asaad
Lebanon’s developments a lesson for those still tricked by so-called US democracy
BEIRUT - The stance of those who have deliberately thwarted Hezbollah’s political victory in the presidential race and who openly declare their absolute loyalty to Washington is not shocking. What is shocking, however, is the stance of Hezbollah’s so-called allies, who have shamefully submitted to the higher foreign orders.
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2025-01-14 22:05
By Wesam Bahrani
Gaza ceasefire “imminent” as Netanyahu capitulates
TEHRAN – Discussions in Qatar continued on Tuesday as mediators worked to finalize a plan to end the war on Gaza.
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2025-01-14 22:04
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Biden’s foreign policy legacy: a mix of failure and crime
In his last speech, president claims US adversaries ‘weakened’, but reality shows otherwise
TEHRAN – In his last speech as the U.S. President, ailing Joe Biden defended his foreign policy legacy by asserting that he has left America and its alliances “stronger” and the adversaries of the United States “weaker”.
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2025-01-14 21:23
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2025-01-14 16:59
National Museum of Iran hosts seminar on Mina’i ware
TEHRAN - On Sunday, a specialized seminar on Mina’i ware was held at the National Museum of Iran, where Leila Khamooshi, an Islamic period pottery expert at the museum, presented the findings of her recent research.
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2025-01-14 16:57
Indian ambassador meets Isfahan’s governor-general during visit to ancient city
TEHRAN - The Governor-General of Isfahan, Mehdi Jamalinejad, hosted the Indian Ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, on Monday during the ambassador’s visit to the historic city.
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2025-01-14 16:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran prepares for 18th Intl. Tourism Exhibition: Focus on unity and opportunity
TEHRAN – On Monday, the unveiling ceremony of the poster for the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition was held at the Persian Gulf Hall, hosted by the Deputy of Tourism.
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2025-01-14 15:36
Over 600 prisoners released to mark Father’s Day
TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Father’s Day, which fell on January 14 this year, a total of 603 prisoners of unintentional crimes were freed across the country.
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2025-01-14 15:35
Iraq seeks Iran’s expertise in establishing sci-tech parks
TEHRAN – Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, in a meeting with Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has announced Iraq’s interest in benefiting from Iran’s experience and knowledge in establishing science and technology parks.
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2025-01-14 15:34
Rahimi to lead Iran’s sitting volleyball in 2026 Asian Para Games
TEHRAN – Former Iran national team sitting volleyball team captain Mohammadreza Rahimi has been named as head coach of Team Melli in the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
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2025-01-14 15:23
ICRC underscores boosting ties with IRCS in rehabilitation, mental health
TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, in a meeting with Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, has highlighted the need for expanding cooperation in humanitarian sectors, mainly rehabilitation and mental health.
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2025-01-14 15:19
Over 14,000 multiple births registered in 9 months
TEHRAN –Within the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 20, 2024), 14,090 multiples were born in the country, according to the Civil Registration Organization.