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2025-09-01 14:54
ICCIMA warns against government plan for business associations council
TEHRAN – A senior official at Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has criticized a government plan to form a “Supreme Council of Associations,” saying it lacks legal basis and risks weakening the independence of the private sector.
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2025-09-01 14:52
SATBA signs deal to expand small-scale renewable power in rural areas
TEHRAN – Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Organization of Municipalities and Rural Administrations to develop small-scale renewable power plants of up to three megawatts in rural areas.
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2025-09-01 14:50
NIORDC to boost refining capacity by 180,000 bpd, launch 3 fuel quality projects
TEHRAN – Iran plans to raise its refining capacity by 180,000 barrels per day (bpd) by the end of the current Iranian year in March 2026 and bring three major fuel quality projects online, the head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said.
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2025-09-01 14:48
Tehran, Yerevan explore rail, trade cooperation under INSTC framework
TEHRAN – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI) and his Armenian counterpart discussed expanding technical and operational cooperation in rail transport among CIS member states during a recent visit to Russia.
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2025-09-01 13:14
Iran beat Kazakhstan at FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan 90-41 in their second match in Group D of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 on Monday.
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2025-09-01 13:05
Noshad Alamiyan wins gold at 2025 WTT Feeder
TEHRAN – Iranian table tennis player Noshad Alamiyan claimed a gold medal at the 2025 WTT Feeder in Olomouc, Czechia on Sunday.
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2025-09-01 12:55
Olympiacos complete signing of Mehdi Taremi
TEHRAN - Inter have officially sold center-forward Mehdi Taremi to Greek team Olympiacos, just a year after he arrived as a free agent.
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2025-08-31 23:20
What’s in Tehran art galleries
* Aran Gallery is showcasing paintings by Rojan Baqeri in an exhibition named “Heaven: Lilith-Eve”. The exhibition will be running until September 12 at the gallery located at 5 Lolagar St., Neauphle-le-Chateau St.
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2025-08-31 21:58
By Shahrokh Saei
Ayatollah Khamenei urges full implementation of Iran-China 25-year strategic partnership
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the full implementation of the landmark long-term deal between Iran and China, known as the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement.
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2025-08-31 17:27
Iran crowned champions of 2025 FIVB U21 World
TEHRAN – Iran came from a set down to beat Italy 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-14) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship semifinals on Sunday.
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2025/08/31
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
Will the welfare state in Europe be transformed?
Sweden and Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) entails both potential and actual risks that will challenge the socio-economic structure of the welfare state in Scandinavia and the broader Nordic region.
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2025-08-31 14:33
Iran top Saudi Arabia at FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025
TEHRAN - Iran pulled away early on the way to dealing Saudi Arabia an 87-43 beatdown for a triumphant start to their FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 campaign, Sunday at the MBank Arena.
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2025-08-31 00:01
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2025/08/30
By Muhammad Akmal Khan
Double-tap silence: Erasing Gaza’s storytellers
ISLAMABAD – Khan Younis awakened under an indistinct dawn, its disarming silence resonating across its streets and rooftops, where Palestinian journalists adjusted cameras in preparation to livestream another day from Gaza's never-ending night. Smoke drifted over broken streets; sunlight caught shards of glass; these exhausted journalists continued performing their last duty: to record, to witness, and to keep memory alive when others chose not to witness.
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2025-08-30 20:44
Iranian classical composer Ahmad Pejman passes away at 90
TEHRAN – The veteran Iranian classical composer and musician Ahmad Pejman passed away in Los Angeles, the U.S., on August 29.
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2025-08-30 20:43
Simorgh Theater in Tehran will stage Florian Zeller’s “The Lie”
TEHRAN – Simorgh Theater in Tehran will host the play “The Lie” written by the French novelist and playwright Florian Zeller for five days.
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2025-08-30 20:42
Ferdowsi University hosts meeting on Israeli state terrorism
MASHHAD - An international conference on "Israeli State Terrorism" was convened by the Habilian Association, bringing together experts from Iran, Italy, Argentina, and Pakistan to mark Iran's National Day of Fight against Terrorism. The conference provided a platform for a multi-faceted critique of Israeli policies and international backing.
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2025-08-30 20:28
By Soheila Zarfam
'Behind the beautiful image US projects lies a sinister reality'
Pezeshkian says US foreign policy principles create endless wars
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told a group of his country’s political activists during a televised interview that he does not think the United States would begin to move towards peace any time soon, adding that while Iran is not seeking war, it is always ready to fight one.
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2025-08-30 20:23
By Babak Negahdari, Head of Iranian Parliament’s Research Centre
Destiny and strategy of two civilizations at the dawn of a new order
TEHRAN – Throughout the expanse of history, civilizations arise that not only shape their own fates but also serve as anchors of stability and purpose for the world around them. Iran and China, each rooted in their unique landscapes, have carried such a profound legacy—one forged from ancient cultural and trade exchanges along the Silk Road and the crucible of shared historical challenges.
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2025-08-30 20:21
Bagheri Kani takes on international affairs role at Iran's Security Council
TEHRAN – Ali Bagheri Kani, a seasoned Iranian diplomat, has been named deputy for international affairs at Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). The pick was made by Ali Larijani, the new head of the SNSC, signaling that Iran is doubling down on experience when it comes to international security.
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2025/08/30
By Xavier Villar
The price of irrelevance: Europe and the costs of its geopolitical followership
MADRID – Europe is at a decisive moment in its geopolitical destiny. Frequently expressed in the rhetoric of “strategic autonomy,” the dream of a self-sufficient Europe acting as a global player collided abruptly with reality after the Ukraine crisis, U.S. pressure on Russia, and the steady escalation of sanctions and punitive measures against actors not aligned with the Western agenda—most notably Iran.
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2025-08-30 20:15
Eight arrested as IRGC dismantles Mossad-linked terror cell in eastern Iran
TEHRAN – As part of its ongoing crackdown on terrorists and spies, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully dismantled a terror cell with ties to Israel’s infamous Mossad spy agency. The operation, conducted in Khorasan Razavi province was announced through a statement published on Saturday.
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2025-08-30 20:03
By Garsha Vazirian
A subcontractor abandoned: PA discovers collaboration buys no protection, or visas
The visa ban is an assault on Palestinian representation
TEHRAN – The Trump administration announced Friday it would deny and revoke visas for about 80 senior Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York in September. The move, unprecedented in scope, would bar most of the Palestinian delegation from one of their few global platforms.
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2025-08-30 19:37
TEHRAN PAPERS
Narrow window of diplomacy
TEHRAN - Sobh-e-No reviewed the seventh round of negotiations between Iran and the European troika (Britain, Frace and Germany) that ended in failure.
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2025-08-30 19:36
Pezeshkian tells Armenia foreign powers should not be allowed to undermine ties
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Iran and Armenia must not allow any foreign power to undermine their friendly and strategic relations, urging closer cooperation in both political and economic fields.
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2025-08-30 19:35
Iran blasts UK-Japan defense chiefs for repeating Ukraine allegations
TEHRAN – The Iranian Embassy in Tokyo has condemned as “baseless” the allegations leveled against Tehran in a joint statement by the British and Japanese defense ministers, dismissing claims of Iranian support for Russia in the war with Ukraine.
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2025-08-30 18:55
By staff writer
Rising Gaza famine sparks calls for Europe to pressure Israel
TEHRAN – European governments are facing increasing pressure to act against Israel as civilian casualties mount and widespread starvation intensifies in Gaza amid the nearly two-year-long conflict in the Palestinian territory.
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2025-08-30 18:24
By Sondoss Al Asaad
47th anniversary of Sayyed Musa al-Sadr’s disappearance
BEIRUT — On Sunday, Lebanon marks the 47th anniversary of the disappearance of Sayyed Musa al-Sadr, the founder of the Resistance against Israeli occupation, along with his two companions—Sheikh Muhammad Yaqoub and journalist Abbas Badreddine.
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2025-08-30 18:21
By Wesam Bahrani
Israeli casualties and “missing” soldiers
TEHRAN – Hebrew media have described “security incidents” in Gaza City as one of the most difficult since October 7, 2023.
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2025-08-30 18:07
Yemen mourns prime minister killed in Israeli strike, vows continued resistance
In the wake of a deadly Israeli airstrike on Thursday, Yemen’s Presidency announced in a Saturday statement the martyrdom of Prime Minister Ahmad Ghaleb al‑Rahwi and several ministers during a routine government workshop in Sana’a. The attack, which also left other ministers wounded, was condemned as a “cowardly act” aimed at undermining Yemen’s role in supporting Gaza.