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2026-09-13 18:02
CBI governor departs for Turkey; pursuing new banking exchange mechanisms
TEHRAN- Abdolnaser Hemmati, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), left Tehran for Istanbul, Turkey, to attend the meeting of central bank governors of Islamic countries.
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2026-09-13 17:48
How can BRICS help Iran’s trade get past sanctions, dollar?
TEHRAN- For Iran, BRICS is not merely an economic pact; it is a large market and a set of financial, commercial, and transit routes that, if their capacities are activated, can open a new chapter in the country’s foreign trade.
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2026-09-13 17:14
By Afshin Majlesi
A different way to travel: Azadeh Abedinzadeh explains
TEHRAN - Tourism is often measured by the visitors it attracts and the income they generate. But what if its success could also be measured by the forests it helps protect, the traditions it keeps alive and the opportunities it creates for local communities? This is the thinking behind regenerative tourism, an approach that seeks to move beyond reducing tourism’s negative impacts and toward restoring and strengthening the places people visit.
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2026-09-13 17:03
Iran Accuses IAEA Chief of Enabling Attacks
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2026-09-13 16:29
Japanese ambassador pledges support for Asian Para Games
TEHRAN - Japan’s ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, visited the National Paralympic Committee of Iran and held talks with its President, Ghafour Kargari, focusing on Iran’s participation in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.
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2026-09-13 16:27
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Allameh Tabataba'i University Opens International Admissions for English-Taught Master’s Programs
Allameh Tabataba'i University (ATU), Iran’s leading specialized public university in the humanities and social sciences, has launched international admissions for its English-taught Master of Arts and Master of Science programs for the first semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.
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2026-09-13 15:50
Japan sweep Iran to win 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Championship
TEHRAN - Japan clinched the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Continental Championship title with a commanding 3–0 (25–21, 26–24, 25–23) victory over Iran in the final on Sunday.
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2026-09-13 15:41
Knowledge-based companies to expand role in advanced materials sector
TEHRAN – Building links between small knowledge-based companies and major industries is a key strategy for reforming the technology structure, expanding markets, and achieving sustainable growth, an official with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy has said.
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2026-09-13 15:39
Iranian universities, Malaysia’s UKM discuss joint high-tech research projects
TEHRAN – Iran’s top universities are ready to launch joint technology projects with Malaysia’s National University (UKM) in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and clean energy, Iran’s scientific attaché to East Asia said during a visit to the Malaysian university.
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2026-09-13 15:29
Iran to chair Tehran Convention, lead Caspian Sea environmental protection efforts
TEHRAN – Iran will host the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Tehran Convention on the protection of the Caspian Sea environment from September 20 to October 1, following a three-year hiatus, and will assume the convention’s rotating presidency at the conclusion of the meeting.
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2026-09-13 14:32
Iran set for Uzbekistan and Russia friendlies
TEHRAN - Iran’s national football team will face Uzbekistan and Russia during the upcoming September FIFA international window as part of their preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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2026-09-13 12:12
2026 Asian Games: Iran secure quarterfinal spot
TEHRAN – Iran basketball team defeated Jordan 81-68 in the final Group B match of the 2026 Aichi and Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.
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2026/09/13
By Mahnaz Abdi
Vietnam celebrates 81st National Day in Tehran, eyes a new chapter with Iran
Ambassador Nguyen Luong Ngoc highlights Vietnam-Iran friendship at Tehran reception
TEHRAN — The Vietnamese Embassy in Tehran hosted a warm and lively diplomatic reception on the evening of Saturday, September 12, to mark the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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2026-09-13 00:01
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2026-09-12 20:56
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Melal Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by a group of Iranian artists. The exhibition named “Between Earth and Sky” will be running until October 9 at the gallery that can be found at the Melal Cultural Center in the Qeitarieh neighborhood.
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2026-09-12 20:55
“Pressure” to go on screen at Tehran cultural center
TEHRAN- Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran is scheduled to screen Australian filmmaker Anthony Maras’ 2026 war drama “Pressure” on Sunday evening.
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2026-09-12 20:55
Iranian drama “Whisper My Name” wins two awards at International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir
TEHRAN – The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir in India concluded on Thursday evening, with Iranian film “Whisper My Name” winning two awards.
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2026-09-12 20:54
Mass Irish protests erupt against Trump over Gaza, aggression against Iran
TEHRAN — Over 10,000 demonstrators filled central Dublin on Saturday, September 12, transforming Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland into a scathing public indictment of American imperial power and its complicity in Israel’s genocidal war crimes.
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2026-09-12 20:54
Aoun’s dilemma: When diplomacy fails to change reality on the ground
TEHRAN — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s visit to Nabatieh was intended to convey a powerful political message: the Lebanese state stands with the people of the south.
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2026-09-12 20:53
By staff writer
Iraqi Resistance rejects Saudi pipeline accusation as ‘an honor we do not claim’
TEHRAN — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has formally rejected Saudi allegations blaming it for recent drone strikes on the kingdom’s East-West crude pipeline. The resistance movement dismissed the charge on Saturday as “an honor we do not claim” and warned that the accusations are part of “malicious Zionist-American plots” meant to trap Iraq in a regional crisis.
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2026-09-12 20:53
By Xavier Villar
Bab el-Mandeb under Ansarallah’s control as oil crisis deepens
MADRID — In 2011, during the so-called "Arab Spring," the grievances of the Yemeni population reached a critical point, triggering mass protests demanding the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who had ruled the country for more than thirty years.
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2026-09-12 20:51
Iran’s opportunity in BRICS
Jam-e-Jam analyzed the multifaceted importance of BRICS for Iran. It noted that establishing an independent financial system within BRICS is not feasible in the short term, and even among member states there are disagreements about the pace and form of “de‑dollarization.” India has also emphasized that it is not currently seeking a BRICS common currency, focusing instead on cross‑border payments and the use of national currencies.
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2026-09-12 20:50
By Shahrokh Saei
Xi signals China’s ‘due role’ in advancing West Asia peace via BRICS
TEHRAN — President Xi Jinping has underscored China’s readiness to assume a role in advancing peace and stability in West Asia, positioning the BRICS bloc as a pivotal force for regional de-escalation amid the ongoing war between Iran and the United States.
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2026-09-12 20:50
Army, IRGC chiefs vow ‘unbreakable unity’ against hostile powers
TEHRAN – The chief commanders of the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have underscored that the ironclad unity and operational synergy between the country’s armed forces have established an unbreakable shield against hostile powers, dealing a crushing blow to enemy miscalculations.
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2026-09-12 20:48
Iran consults BRICS members to facilitate accession to NDB
TEHRAN- Iran is consulting fellow BRICS members to remove obstacles and facilitate its accession to the New Development Bank (NDB), Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, as Tehran seeks greater access to multilateral financing and alternative financial channels through the emerging-economy bloc.
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2026-09-12 20:45
Iran says IAEA chief’s reports helped pave way for US-Israeli attacks
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency of helping create a narrative that was later used by the United States and Israel to justify military attacks against Iran.
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2026-09-12 20:40
Iran urges genuine reform of international governance mechanisms
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for genuine reform of international governance mechanisms, arguing that effective multilateralism requires equal respect for national sovereignty, non-discriminatory enforcement of international law and greater representation for developing countries.
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2026-09-12 20:37
By Maede Zaman Fashami
All the Pentagon’s men
The Iran war and a crisis of command in the US: what do 12 departures mean?
TEHRAN — Since the beginning of the war against Iran, Donald Trump and his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, have repeatedly described the performance of US forces and the results of American military operations in glowing terms, using phrases such as “victory,” “historic success,” and “major military achievements.”
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2026-09-12 20:34
‘Utterly absurd’: Iran rebuffs US attempt to invoke 9/11 to justify reckless war
TEHRAN — Iran has strongly dismissed Washington’s attempts to weaponize the anniversary of the September 11 attacks to rationalize and justify a “reckless and unlawful war” against the Islamic Republic, exposing the glaring historical and moral contradictions underlying decades of aggressive American foreign policy and military interventionism.
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2026-09-12 20:33
Pezeshkian pursues wider economic ties and financial alternatives on BRICS sidelines
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has used his participation in the BRICS summit in New Delhi to intensify bilateral diplomacy with key members of the grouping, holding a series of meetings with the leaders of India, Malaysia, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates as Tehran seeks to expand trade ties and promote financial mechanisms less vulnerable to Western pressure.