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2026-09-30 19:06
Ansarallah’s gains could reverberate beyond Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN - In a commentary published on its website, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace said that victories by Yemen’s Ansarallah forces against Saudi-backed forces have brought them within 80 miles of Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, which houses the United States’ only permanent and largest military base on the African continent.
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2026-09-30 17:34
Iran set to face Guinea-Bissau in friendly
TEHRAN - Iran’s national football team will face Guinea-Bissau in their third friendly of the current international window, looking to end their preparations on a positive note after suffering defeats against Uzbekistan and Russia.
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2026-09-30 16:59
20 historical bazaars undergoing revitalization across Iran
TEHRAN – Around 20 historical bazaars across Iran are currently being revitalized in cooperation with municipalities and local shopkeepers, a former head of the Urban Regeneration Company of Iran has said.
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2026-09-30 16:59
S. Korean ambassador highlights Iran’s ecotourism potential
TEHRAN – South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo has highlighted the potential of Iran’s ecotourism sector to support local economies and offer visitors authentic experiences of local culture and daily life.
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2026-09-30 16:47
Iraqis celebrate the exit of US occupation forces after 23 years
Iraqis poured into the streets on Wednesday to celebrate the withdrawal of U.S. forces from their country after 23 years of occupation.
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2026-09-30 16:00
U.S. Policies Harming Both Iranians and Americans
The IRGC has issued a 26-page open letter to the American people, urging them to reconsider U.S. policies in West Asia, which it says have harmed both Iranians and Americans. The letter cites historical disputes, rejects the U.S. terrorist designation of the IRGC, and calls on Americans to oppose policies it says fuel further conflict.
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2026-09-30 15:59
By Mahnaz Abdi
Chinese embassy in Tehran hosts reception marking 77th National Day
TEHRAN — The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Iran held a reception on the evening of September 29 at the embassy to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.
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2026-09-30 15:44
Tel Aviv-bound flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after 'pilot clash’
Some reports say one of the pilots tried to crash the passenger plane
An Israel-bound flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after sending a hijacking alert, reportedly plummeting 17,000 feet in two minutes.
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2026-09-30 15:14
Iran shakes with 379 earthquakes in a month
TEHRAN – A total of 379 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from August 23 to September 22, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-09-30 15:13
By staff writer
Israel systematically burns Palestinian homes in West Bank, assaults holy sites
Settler attacks have reached the highest rate in more than two decades
TEHRAN — The return of the Tubasi family to their home in Jalud lasted less than a single day. Forced from their village south of Nablus two months ago by armed Israeli settlers, the family obtained a court order guaranteeing their safe return under military protection.
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2026-09-30 15:11
Iranian students win medals for excellence at WorldSkills competition 2026
TEHRAN – A total of 22 Iranian students participated in the 48th WorldSkills Competition, showcasing their technical expertise and practical skills on the international stage and securing seven medals for excellence.
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2026-09-30 14:46
Rasul Medal announces shortlist of nominees for second edition
TEHRAN - The initial list of nominees for the second edition of the Rasul (PBUH) Medal, which is presented alongside the Mustafa (PBUH) Prize to young scientists from the Islamic world under the age of 40, has been finalized.
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2026-09-30 14:42
Iran submits two proposals to ISO for nanotechnology standards
TEHRAN – Iran has put forward two proposals to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) aimed at developing international standards in the field of nanotechnology.
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2026-09-30 14:42
Greco-Roman wrestler Mirzazadeh takes gold in Nagoya
TEHRAN – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Amin Mirzazadeh won a gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.
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2026-09-30 14:09
‘Iran determined to strengthen ties with China to contribute to peace, progress in region, world’
TEHRAN- The Embassy of China in Iran held a ceremony on the evening of September 29 at the embassy on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, which was attended by Iranian officials and diplomats from the embassies of different foreign countries.
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2026-09-30 13:42
Iranian boxer Esmaeili gains bronze: 2026 Nagoya
TEHRAN – Amir Esmaeili won a bronze medal in the 2026 Asian Games boxing.
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2026-09-30 13:40
An open letter to the honorable people of the United States of America
TEHRAN=The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a letter addressed to the American people, outlining its views on recent developments and Iran-U.S. relations. The full text of the letter follows:
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2026-09-30 13:17
Why did Trump reject Iran's proposal?
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2026-09-30 12:59
IRGC Briefs Media on U.S. Letter
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has invited journalists to a briefing to present and explain a letter addressed to the American people, outlining Iran’s views and message to U.S. citizens.
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2026-09-30 11:01
Hajisafi becomes Iran football most-capped player
TEHRAN - Iranian national team defender Ehsan Hajisafi has become the country’s most-capped footballer in history after making his 150th international appearance in a friendly match against Russia.
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2026-09-30 00:01
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2026-09-29 22:32
By staff writer
Senior Gaza resistance commander Abu Hamza martyred in dawn raid
TEHRAN — The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, confirmed the martyrdom of senior commander Izz al-Din Abdul Aziz al-Beik, known as Abu Hamza, following a targeted Israeli one-way attack drone strike in Gaza City early Tuesday.
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2026-09-29 22:31
By Ali Minabi
Iraq’s sovereignty should not be defined by a single day
TEHRAN – Freedom without the means to defend it is only a promise and sovereignty without the power to protect it is only a symbol.
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2026-09-29 22:31
Iraq’s Kata’ib Hezbollah threatens airspace closure over ban on Iran flights
TEHRAN – The security chief of Kata’ib Hezbollah on Monday warned the Iraqi government led by Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi that if Iraq continues the air blockade against Iran after Oct. 1, people may close the entry points to Iraq’s airspace for other countries that join the air ban.
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2026-09-29 22:30
Iran National Orchestra opens Iran Cultural Week at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theater
TEHRAN- The National Orchestra of Iran, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian and featuring vocalist Mojtaba Asgari, opened the Cultural Week of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia with a concert at Moscow’s historic Bolshoi Theater on Monday evening.
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2026-09-29 22:29
Henry Slesar’s “The Thing at the Door” available in Persian audiobook
TEHRAN- The audiobook of “The Thing at the Door” by American author and playwright Henry Slesar has been released by Avaye Chirok, a major institute that produces audiobooks in Iran.
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2026-09-29 22:28
By staff writer
Netanyahu flew over Jordan and Saudi Arabia for clandestine talks in Abu Dhabi
TEHRAN — On Sunday, a private jet carrying Benjamin Netanyahu took off from Israel, entered Jordanian airspace, crossed into Saudi Arabia, and touched down in Abu Dhabi. Gaza lies in ruins under years of relentless bombardment. The International Criminal Court had issued an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister. Yet two Arab states provided clear skies, and a third opened its airport tarmac and hosted Netanyahu for ominous talks with other regional actors.
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2026-09-29 22:27
What do gas prices in America reveal?
In an editorial, Kayhan discussed gasoline prices in the United States and the fuel challenge that could follow the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-09-29 22:26
Qalibaf warns US of a swift, regret-inducing response to any aggression
TEHRAN- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that any aggression or adventurism against the Islamic Republic would trigger a “tough, regret-inducing, precise and swift” response, saying US efforts to impose a maritime blockade, restrict air corridors and put maximum pressure on Iran’s trade routes will ultimately fail.
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2026-09-29 22:23
Araghchi’s diplomacy in NY puts war, Hormuz and nuclear rights at center of Iran’s UN outreach
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has concluded an intensive round of diplomatic consultations in New York, using the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly to press Iran’s positions on the war, the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear issue, international law and the continuation of diplomacy.