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2026-10-09 21:05
IRGC reports fire aboard LPG carrier in Strait of Hormuz, warns against unauthorized transit
TEHRAN— Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has reported that a large, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier caught fire after being struck while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, as senior Iranian military commanders reiterated that the strategic waterway remains under Iranian control and warned against foreign interference.
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2026-10-09 21:02
Iran lodges formal complaint over German lawmaker’s remarks at IPU assembly
TEHRAN— Manouchehr Mottaki, head of the Executive Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), has lodged a formal protest against remarks made by a German parliamentarian about Iran during the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania, arguing that the comments violated the assembly’s rules of procedure.
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2026-10-09 21:00
Iran’s leader praises police as a 'key pillar of national security'
TEHRAN— Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has praised the courage, sacrifices and steadfastness of Iran’s police personnel, describing the force as a key pillar of national security and highlighting its role in maintaining public order during the US-Israeli attacks on the country.
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2026-10-09 20:57
Iran questions France’s nuclear double standards
TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized 'France’s contradictory approach' to nuclear weapons, questioning why Paris considers its own nuclear deterrent essential to national security while insisting that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons, despite Tehran’s stated commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
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2026-10-09 20:54
Pezeshkian Calls for Regional Integration, Multipolar Cooperation at Turkmenistan Summits
TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for deeper regional integration, stronger economic and transport connectivity, and closer cooperation among neighboring countries, proposing a new “CIS+1” framework to expand Iran’s engagement with members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
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2026-10-09 20:54
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
“Cult of Death”? Check your calling card, Mr. Rubio
TEHRAN — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed Iran in parts of his Wednesday evening speech at the Acropolis in Athens. Taken as a whole, his speech was a selective reading of history; a flimsy version of Samuel Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations." When the argument is flimsy, a theatrical stage must inevitably be built out of historical symbols. The audience is meant to be impressed by the backdrop, not by the force of the reasoning.
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2026-10-09 19:03
Persepolis move into second place in 2026/27 PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Sanat Naft 3-1 on Friday in Matchweek 8 of the 2026/27 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL), climbing to second place in the standings.
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2026-10-09 17:20
By Mahnaz Abdi
New horizons open for Iran-Afghanistan economic co-op during Iran’s trade delegation’s trip to Kabul
TEHRAN- During the trip of a trade delegation from the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), led by Ghadir Qiyafeh, Vice President of the Chamber, to Kabul, the capacities for Iran-Afghanistan cooperation in mining and mineral industries, agriculture and conversion industries, technology transfer, and the creation of production and processing chains were examined.
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2026-10-09 17:13
New investment opportunities reviewed in meeting between Yazd entrepreneurs, South Korean ambassador
TEHRAN- The meeting of the entrepreneurs of Yazd Province with the South Korean Ambassador was held at the Yazd Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, with the aim of developing economic diplomacy and expanding trade relations.
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2026-10-09 17:08
We will not allow illusions of Iran’s enemies to become reality: acting oil minister
TEHRAN- The caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, emphasizing the oil industry’s role in advancing the country’s economy, announced: We will not allow the illusions and calculations of Iran’s enemies to become reality.
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2026-10-09 16:11
Pezeshkian urges Caspian states to unite on long-term environmental protection plan
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed developing and implementing a long-term regional plan under the Tehran Convention to address the declining water level of the Caspian Sea.
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2026-10-09 15:36
Iranian students win BRICS Smart City 2030 Award
TEHRAN – A team of three students from Sharif University of Technology has won first place in the third International Student and Young Scientist Project Competition, “SMART CITY 2030,” held in Moscow on October 5–6.
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2026-10-09 15:26
2026/27 PGPL: Tractor remain top
TEHRAN - The first day of Matchweek 8 in the 2026/27 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) concluded with six matches, as Tractor maintained their position at the top of the table following a 1–1 draw against Esteghlal.
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2026-10-09 15:22
Iran’s presence in world’s top 2% of scientists nearly doubles
TEHRAN – The number of Iranian researchers included in the world’s top 2% of scientists has nearly doubled, rising from 1,154 in 2020 to 2,678 in 2026, according to Scopus data provided by Elsevier.
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2026-10-09 14:46
Mehr Media Group Praised for Strengthening Iran–Russia Media Ties
Mehr Media Group’s efforts to deepen Iran–Russia media cooperation have received recognition from Russian media officials, highlighting the growing role of joint cultural and journalistic initiatives in strengthening bilateral ties.
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2026-10-09 14:19
Iran drop to 23rd in FIFA World Rankings
TEHRAN - Iran have dropped one place to 23rd in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, while Japan remain Asia’s highest-ranked national team in 17th place.
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2026/10/08
By Pooya Firoozi & Morteza Soltanpour Abyaneh
Iran–Korea Chamber report highlights South Korea’s youth employment for knowledge exchange
Fifth policy report explores business-led training, workplace experience and chambers of commerce’s role in connecting education with employment.
TEHRAN- The Iran–Korea Chamber of Commerce has released its fifth policy report, examining South Korea’s efforts to help young people move from education into employment. The report, “From Degrees to Experience: How South Korea Is Building a Bridge into the Labour Market for Young People,” places particular emphasis on opportunities for exchanging policy knowledge, institutional experience and practical approaches between the two countries.
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2026-10-08 11:49
From Fairford to Dubai: Blaming Iran
The US and UK have accused Iran of an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford and a failed mid-air hijacking, but both claims collapsed under scrutiny, raising questions about who benefits from the fear.
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2026-10-08 00:36
Yazd has extensive capacity for economic cooperation: South Korean ambassador
TEHRAN- The South Korean Ambassador to Iran, referring to the diverse capacities of Yazd Province in various fields, said: Yazd has a positive future ahead, and I hope that getting acquainted with the province’s economic actors will pave the way for more opportunities for cooperation in the future.
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2026-10-08 00:01
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2026-10-07 21:32
US attacks damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities, Iran says
TEHRAN- Iran’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Hadi Farajvand, says US military attacks on Iran’s chemical industries damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities, disrupting supply chains and affecting the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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2026-10-07 21:26
Senior IRGC official: Iran achieved strategic victory in war with US
TEHRAN- A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says the Iranian nation has achieved a “strategic victory” in the war with the United States, arguing that the conflict failed to achieve the objectives pursued by Washington and its allies.
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2026-10-07 21:23
“Dial M for Murder” goes on screen at Tehran cultural center
TEHRAN- Prominent English director Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 detective film “Dial M for Murder” went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2026-10-07 21:22
Tehran Theater to host adaptation of Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”
TEHRAN – A loose adaptation of the 1993 play “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” by Neil Simon will be staged at the Tehran Theater Complex in the capital for two weeks.
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2026-10-07 21:22
Iranian horror film “The Devil's Mirror” to compete in 20th Fright Night Film Fest
TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “The Devil's Mirror” directed by Farid Valizadeh will compete in the 20th Fright Night Film Fest, which will be held in Kentucky, the US, on December 5 and 6.
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2026-10-07 21:22
Mehr Media Group praised by Alexander Shtol for strengthening dialogue between Iran and Russia
TEHRAN – The executive director of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has expressed his appreciation to the Mehr Media Group for their cooperation and support in organizing and covering the exhibition of the contest’s winning entries in Tehran.
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2026-10-07 21:21
“Passing in Esfand” tells story of Minab school victims
TEHRAN- “Passing in Esfand,” a play written and directed by Hassan Sobhani Minabi, is currently on stage at the Ebrahim Zarei Theater in Minab, Hormozgan province, portraying the stories of martyrs Makan Nasiri and Mahmoud Gholamiani, two of the victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School tragedy.
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2026-10-07 21:21
By staff writer
Hezbollah leader vows complete liberation of southern Lebanon, praises Iraq for expelling US
TEHRAN — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared Tuesday that the liberation of southern Lebanon is within sight, reiterating that Israeli forces will fail to maintain their illegal occupation regardless of time.
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2026-10-07 21:20
15 destinations to discover the soul of Iran
TEHRAN - Iran is a country of striking contrasts. In one journey, travelers can move from bustling historic bazaars to quiet desert towns, from ancient archaeological sites to misty Caspian forests and from the mountains of the Zagros to the warm waters of the Persian Gulf.
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2026-10-07 21:20
Formation of new regional arrangements
Sobh-e-No examined the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in an interview with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s former ambassador Iraq. He argued that the departure of American forces represents a strategic defeat for the United States on three levels: domestic Iraqi politics, the regional balance of power, and the international arena.