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2026-07-27 20:21
By Xavier Villar
The political theology of vassalage: Nuclear fictions in the Persian Gulf
MADRID - On July 22, the energy bureaucracies of Washington and Riyadh formalized a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, backed by a bilateral safeguards pact.
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2026-07-27 20:20
Senior lawmaker warns Ukraine of ‘regret-inducing’ response after strike on Iranian vessel
Iran's deputy parliament speaker has warned Ukraine that any "mischievous" act in the region or the Caspian Sea will be met with a "regret-inducing" response from Tehran.
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2026-07-27 19:59
Israeli soldiers raid 20 towns and villages in the West Bank
Israeli soldiers have intensified their offensive in the occupied West Bank and East Quds, raiding at least 20 towns and villages as well as a United Nations facility, demolishing homes and arresting dozens of Palestinians, as Arab states condemned escalating settler attacks against Palestinians and their property.
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2026-07-27 19:31
Germany’s opaque arms export policy toward Israel comes under renewed scrutiny
TEHRAN – Germany’s arms export policy toward Israel is again facing scrutiny after Berlin quietly approved nearly €800 million ($913 million) in military export licenses to Israel during the first five months of 2026—more than the total value approved during the previous 20 months combined. The sharp increase has raised fresh questions about the transparency and consistency of Germany’s export controls, particularly as the government publicly voices concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza while continuing to authorize major military transfers.
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2026-07-27 19:19
By Wesam Bahrani
New elected Hamas leader: Implications and priorities
TEHRAN – Hamas ran a leadership vote in the middle of ethnic cleansing and ongoing genocide. The outcome was close, the turnout was real, and the process followed its own rulebook to the letter. That alone is worth pausing over.
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2026-07-27 19:08
Yemen fires drones at Saudi oil transport facilities
Yemen’s Ansarullah movement announced on Sunday that it had fired drones at targets in Saudi Arabia used for the supply and transport of crude oil in the country’s East.
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2026-07-27 18:20
Mehr Media Group CEO calls for stronger SCO media cooperation in Bishkek
TEHRAN- Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, the CEO of Mehr Media Group (which consists of Mehr News Agency and English-language daily Tehran Times), delivered the following speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tanks Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Monday.
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2026-07-27 18:19
SCO Media and Think Tank Summit opens in Bishkek with delegates from 25 countries
TEHRAN- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit opened on Sunday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing together nearly 200 representatives from media organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and international organizations from 25 countries.
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2026-07-27 18:09
Export terminals, effective infrastructure in facilitating, expanding non-oil exports
TEHRAN- Based on the approvals of the Cabinet of Ministers in various periods and in accordance with relevant upstream documents, export terminals have been defined as one of the infrastructures for the country's export development.
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2026-07-27 18:06
Annual tea production expected to increase by over 30%
TEHRAN- The Head of the National Tea Organization stated that with the increase in the guaranteed purchase price of green tea leaves and favorable weather conditions, tea production is expected to rise by more than 30 percent compared to the previous year.
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2026-07-27 18:02
First smartification project of oil fields to be implemented in Darkhovin
TEHRAN- The CEO of Arvandan Oil and Gas Company announced: The first smartification project of the country's oil fields will soon be implemented in the Darkhovin field.
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2026-07-27 17:57
Iran Chamber of Commerce calls on Pakistan to set up green corridor for trade
TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, the Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), said in a meeting with Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, the Pakistani Ambassador in Tehran, that trade between Iran and Pakistan does not have the necessary speed due to different customs mechanisms. He also proposed that Pakistan establish a green border corridor for the electronic transfer of documents.
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2026-07-27 17:35
UNESCO-listed Alamut reflects Iran’s military architecture, enduring cultural legacy: expert
TEHRAN – The recent inscription of Iran’s “Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications” on UNESCO’s World Heritage list recognizes the site’s outstanding military architecture, historical significance and continuing cultural legacy, veteran Iranian archaeologist Rajab-Ali Labaf-Khaniki said.
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2026-07-27 17:34
One-day tours can boost local economies if managed properly, researcher says
TEHRAN - One-day tours can stimulate local economies, strengthen community ties and ease pressure on crowded tourism destinations, but only if they are supported by effective planning and management, an Iranian tourism researcher said.
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2026-07-27 16:58
Taj apologizes to Iranians for disappointing World Cup campaign
TEHRAN - Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj has apologized to the Iranian people following the national team's disappointing World Cup campaign, admitting that Team Melli fell short of expectations after failing to progress beyond the group stage.
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2026-07-27 16:18
Iran stands firm with Lebanon
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2026-07-27 16:10
Iranian, Russian universities discuss ways to deepen cooperation
TEHRAN – At a coordination meeting held to discuss the implementation of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) signed between the universities of Iran and Russia, the two sides underlined the need to develop ties in strategic areas, mainly artificial intelligence and maritime economy.
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2026-07-27 16:06
World Hepatitis Day highlights removing barriers to life-saving services
TEHRAN – World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 every year to raise awareness, take action, and combat hepatitis worldwide.
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2026-07-27 16:04
Iranian professor wins prestigious Abacus Medal
TEHRAN – Shayan Oveis Gharan, a professor in the Paul Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at University of Washington, has won the International Mathematical Union's prestigious Abacus Medal.
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2026-07-27 15:48
Over 2 million people registered so far to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN – More than two million individuals have so far been registered on ‘Samah’, an online platform developed to organize pilgrims for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said.
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2026-07-27 15:06
By Masoud Hossein
Mehrzad: Iran sitting volleyball deserve greater respect
TEHRAN – Iran sitting volleyball star Morteza Mehrzad believes the national team deserve far greater recognition for their sustained success and has urged other sports to follow the winning blueprint established by the country's most decorated team.
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2026-07-27 14:02
Will Netanyahu Be Arrested?
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2026-07-27 13:43
2026 Asian Championship to decide Piazza's future with Iran
TEHRAN - The 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship could prove to be a defining moment not only for Iran's national team but also for head coach Roberto Piazza.
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2026-07-27 12:25
Iran finish seventh at 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated China 38-31 on Monday to finish seventh at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship.
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2026-07-27 00:01
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2026/07/26
By Pooya Firoozi & Morteza Soltanpour Abyaneh
South Korea's Post-Crisis Model Offers Lessons for Iran's Economic Resilience
TEHRAN- Iran can learn valuable lessons from South Korea's strategic response to the West Asia crisis and apply them to its own economic development framework. South Korea's journey from crisis management to future economic architecture offers a compelling case study for nations navigating geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain vulnerabilities, and technological transitions.
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2026-07-26 21:45
By Wesam Bahrani
West Bank escalation raises concerns within Israel
TEHRAN – The West Bank is witnessing a sharp escalation in Israeli aggression, settlement expansion, and a high level of military battalions placing mounting pressure on the regime.
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2026-07-26 21:43
Leader’s military advisor: Adversaries cannot break Iran’s will through sanctions or threats
TEHRAN — As the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to stand as a main pillar of stability against decades of Western coercion and regional aggression, a high-ranking military official confirmed on Sunday that foreign adversaries have failed to shatter the determination of the Iranian nation through economic blockades or political pressure.
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2026-07-26 21:41
Hegseth’s Hollywood dream destroyed in the Ramadan War
Farhikhtegan wrote in a commentary about the bitter outcome of Pete Hegseth’s dream: In the real world, wars are not measured by the scale of destruction; they are measured by their results. Forty days into the war, neither the regime change dream materialized, nor Iran’s ability to mount an effective defense was eliminated, nor did people come to the streets to overthrow the government.
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2026-07-26 21:41
Pezeshkian calls US infrastructure attacks 'war crimes,' demands intl legal action
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Sunday that recent US airstrikes targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure constitute a clear violation of international law and amount to a war crime.