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2026-08-16 18:25
ICCIMA head announces improvement in economic activities after war shock
TEHRAN- The head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce stated that Iran's economy, following the shock caused by the war, has moved past the stage of severe decline and the trend of economic activities is once again resuming.
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2026-08-16 17:18
Better use of books is essential to cultural diplomacy, tourism minister says
TEHRAN - Iran should make better use of books, literature and publishing as key tools to present its history, culture and civilization to international audiences, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
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2026-08-16 17:18
Iran has 58 sites on UNESCO tentative list, heritage official says
TEHRAN - Iran currently has 58 cultural and natural properties and heritage collections on the UNESCO Tentative List, according to the director general of registration of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2026-08-16 17:18
Echoes of the past: Golden-lustre ceramic bowl
The pictured golden-lustre ceramic bowl, which dates from the 7th century AH (13th–14th century CE), is made of a stone-paste (glass-paste) body. It is deep-bodied, with a flat rim, an elongated profile, and a tall, rounded, concave base. Decorative inscriptions adorn both its interior and exterior surfaces.
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2026-08-16 16:07
Database unveiled to document Minab war crime, commemorate victims
TEHRAN - A comprehensive database of information, documents, and narratives has been unveiled on the 168th day since the US-Israeli war crime at Minab School to systematically document the various dimensions of the tragedy and preserve the memory of its innocent victims.
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2026-08-16 16:04
Qeshm oil contamination: a legacy of US military presence in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – The recent oil pollution around the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm is the result of the US military presence in the region, exacting a devastating toll on public and marine lives in southern parts of the country.
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2026-08-16 15:39
Royan hosting intl. event on role of microbiome in regenerative medicine
TEHRAN - The Royan Institute is playing host to the 17th International Summer School in Tehran to examine the growing role of the microbiome in regenerative medicine.
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2026-08-16 15:36
Women’s share of blood donation targeted to rise to 30%
TEHRAN — Women account for only around five percent of total blood donation in the country, a share that does not reflect their potential and level of social participation. The government has set a target of increasing women’s share of blood donation to at least 30 percent by identifying and addressing the barriers to their participation.
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2026-08-16 15:00
Bam Khatoon ready for another Asian challenge
TEHRAN - Iranian women’s football champions Bam Khatoon are ready for another demanding campaign on the Asian stage as they return to the AFC Women’s Champions League, determined to build on their growing reputation as one of Iran’s leading clubs.
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2026-08-16 14:12
Tough task ahead of Iran in 2026 Asian Para Games: Kargari
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) President Ghafour Kargari has outlined the country’s plans for the upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, saying Iran will face a significantly tougher challenge in its bid to defend its runner-up finish.
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2026-08-16 11:05
Iran ready for technical co-op to improve, develop electricity sector in Tajikistan
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Energy, in a meeting with the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, while reviewing areas for the development of water and electricity cooperation between the two countries, emphasized Iran's readiness for technical cooperation in Tajikistan's electricity grid.
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2026/08/16
By Mahnaz Abdi
How China's marine farming model can reshape Iran's coasts
TEHRAN- Two years ago, on a spring morning in May 2024, I stood at the Sandu'ao Port in Ningde, Fujian Province, alongside a group of journalists from across Asia. What I witnessed that day was far from ordinary—a vast, industrial-scale aquaculture operation stretching across the sea, built on foundations of advanced technology.
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2026-08-16 00:01
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2026-08-15 22:01
Health Insurance Organization, ICOPH committee discuss ways to foster ties
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Health Insurance Organization, Mohammad-Mehdi Nasehi, and officials from International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH) committee have explored avenues to enhance collaborations.
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2026-08-15 21:58
Supporting Iran’s counter-narcotics work pays off beyond its borders: UNODC
TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a report, emphasizing the need to support Iran in the battle against narcotics.
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2026-08-15 21:52
Iran shines at Intl. economics, informatics Olympiads
TEHRAN – Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) held from July 12-20 in Shenzhen China, and the 38th edition of International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held from August 9 to 16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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2026-08-15 21:48
Maryam Salour’s artworks on display at Iranshahr Gallery
TEHRAN – The solo exhibition of artworks by Maryam Salour is underway at the Iranshahr Gallery in Tehran.
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2026-08-15 21:47
“National Theater Live: Nye” to be shown at Hilaj Theater
TEHRAN – Hilaj Theater in Tehran will show the filmed theater “National Theater Live: Nye” on Sunday, August 16.
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2026-08-15 21:46
Iranian public libraries host “Toward Minab” reading club for children, teenagers
TEHRAN- Public libraries across Iran are currently hosting a special reading club titled “Toward Minab,” coinciding with the anniversary of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and commemorating the children killed in the attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab.
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2026-08-15 21:45
No fixed strategic objective
Ettelaat examines the reasons behind Donald Trump’s contradictory behavior. The paper notes that Trump has repeatedly claimed victory in unjustified aggression, even asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran continues to exercise strategic control over this vital waterway.
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2026-08-15 21:44
Intelligence Ministry reveals new details on French embassy interference in Iran
‘France should not waste its citizens’ tax money on illegal interference in Iran’s affairs’
TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic on Saturday reacted strongly to Paris as two French diplomats are involved in a foreign infiltration project in Iran.
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2026-08-15 21:39
Qalibaf: Trump recognized 'Resistance Front' in MoU
TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Saturday that President Donald Trump signed off on the official recognition of the "Resistance Front" in a recently brokered memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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2026-08-15 21:38
Top three officials stress unity, coordination amid external pressures
TEHRAN — The heads of Iran’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches convened on Saturday for a high-level trilateral session aimed at streamlining governance and fortifying internal cohesion.
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2026-08-15 21:37
Major General Vahidi: Iran brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees
TEHRAN — The Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees. Major General Ahmad Vahidi made the statement following months of successful offensive and defensive operations against the United States carried out under heavy fire.
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2026-08-15 21:37
Military official: Three Iranian pilots held captive in Qatar for nearly six months
TEHRAN - An Iranian military official said on Saturday that three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their Su-24 fighter jets went down during retaliatory strikes against US bases nearly six months ago.
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2026-08-15 21:36
Pezeshkian underscores commitment to stronger ties with India
TEHRAN - Iran’s president has reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to deepen relations with New Delhi.
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2026-08-15 21:35
Iran warns Trump against ‘adventurism’ in Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran has sharply rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest claim that Washington could declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, with senior Iranian officials warning that any attempt to challenge Tehran’s position in the strategic waterway would face a decisive response.
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2026-08-15 21:25
By Ali Minabi
New Israeli massacres in southern Lebanon
TEHRAN – The Israeli regime has waged a new round of aggression in Lebanon. The latest massacre has killed a family with women and children among the casualties.
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2026-08-15 21:12
By Garsha Vazirian
The world not thankful to Iran for its sacrifices
Iran and the Resistance Front have been paying the price to keep the “Grater Israel” project incomplete
TEHRAN — Close your eyes and trace the borders Washington and Tel Aviv intended to draw.
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2026-08-15 21:03
By staff writer
Katz’s covert plan for full annexation of West Bank
TEHRAN - Israel Katz, the so-called Israeli defense minister, announced on Friday that he had instructed the military to draft a plan to transfer enforcement powers for civilian matters in the occupied West Bank from the army to the police, a move that is viewed as a full annexation of the West Bank.