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  • Feast of grapes: A harvest tradition and travel experience in Iran 2026-10-18 17:01

    Feast of grapes: A harvest tradition and travel experience in Iran

    TEHRAN - Held between August 21 and September 21 in different grape-growing regions of Iran, the feast of grapes is a traditional harvest celebration with roots believed to date back around 3,000 years.

  • Page 4 2026-10-18 17:00

    New customs instructions drafted to reduce goods stoppage at borders

    TEHRAN- The Head of Iran Customs Administration announced the drafting of an executive instruction for customs facilitations aimed at speeding up goods clearance, reducing duplicate procedures, and smoothing truck movement at the country’s borders.

  • Crafting and playing the oud: A living musical heritage in Iran 2026-10-18 16:59

    Crafting and playing the oud: A living musical heritage in Iran

    TEHRAN – With its resonant melodies and distinctive pear-shaped body, the oud has long been part of the musical traditions of Iran and the wider West Aisa. Its craftsmanship and performance, sustained through generations of makers and musicians, received international recognition in 2022 when Iran and Syria jointly inscribed the tradition on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

  • Page 4 2026-10-18 16:52

    New corridors help preserve country’s trade capacity: TPO official

    TEHRAN- Deputy Head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said: With the cooperation of various sectors and the creation of new infrastructure and corridors, part of the country’s trade capacity was preserved and it became possible for activities to continue.

  • 2026 Asian Para Games 2026-10-18 16:14

    Iran at Nagoya 2026: A smaller squad chasing a strong record

    TEHRAN - The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games opened with Iran’s delegation parading behind flag bearer Rouhollah Rostami.

  • Royan Intl. Twin Congress slated for September 2027 2026-10-18 15:03

    Royan Intl. Twin Congress slated for September 2027

    TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the Royan International Twin Congress, including the 28th Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, the 23rd Congress on Stem Cell Biology and Technology, and the 22nd seminar on Nursery and Midwifery, from September 1-3, 2027.

  • Iranian delegation attends Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies in Japan 2026-10-18 14:58

    Iranian delegation attends Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies in Japan

    TEHRAN – Supported by the Prosperity and Innovation Fund, an Iranian delegation consisting of 17 knowledge-based companies participated in Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) held from October 13 to 16 at Nippon Convention Center, Chiba, Japan.

  • Iran, Iraq discuss boosting academic ties to meet domestic, regional priorities 2026-10-18 14:48

    Iran, Iraq discuss boosting academic ties to meet domestic, regional priorities

    TEHRAN – Iran’s scientific counselor in Iraq, Mohammad-Javad Najafi, and Iraqi Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Haider Abd Dahed, have discussed ways to strengthen academic cooperation between universities in the two countries, with a focus on problem-solving approaches and addressing domestic and regional needs.

  • FAO highlights livestock sector’s role in Iran’s food security and rural employment 2026-10-18 14:46

    FAO representative highlights livestock sector’s role in food security, rural employment

    TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran Farrukh Toirov, has underscored the strategic importance of the livestock and poultry sector for the country’s food security, rural employment and agricultural economy, emphasizing the need to promote sustainable development through innovation, stronger animal health services and the conservation of indigenous livestock genetic resources.

  • National Museum of Iran highlights public role of archaeology on Intl. Archaeology Day 2026-10-18 14:30

    National Museum of Iran highlights public role of archaeology on Intl. Archaeology Day

    TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to making the country’s archaeological heritage accessible to the public, highlighting the role of museums in communicating scientific discoveries and fostering a broader appreciation of the past on International Archaeology Day.

  • 2026 Asian Para Games 2026-10-18 14:21

    Iran marches at 2026 Asian Para Games

    TEHRAN - Iran's delegation marched in the parade at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, with Rouhollah Rostami as flag bearer.

  • کشتی آزاد امیدهای جهان 2026-10-18 11:15

    Iranian wrestlers win five medals at 2026 U23 World Championships

    TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestlers claimed two gold and three bronze medals in the first five weight classes at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, United States.

  • Iran beach soccer 2026-10-18 09:53

    Iran beach soccer thrash Oman in Belarus tournament

    TEHRAN - Iran’s national beach soccer team opened their campaign at the Belarus Tournament with an emphatic 8-2 victory over Oman.

  • Marzieh Jafari 2026-10-18 09:46

    Jafari: AFC nomination an honor for Iranian women’s football

    TEHRAN - Marziyeh Jafari, head coach of Iran’s women’s national team and Bam Khatoon club, has been shortlisted among the three finalists for the AFC Women’s Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive year, describing the nomination as an honor for Iranian women’s football as a whole.

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  • What’s in Tehran art galleries 2026-10-17 21:15

    What’s in Tehran art galleries

    Ech Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Sahar Farah.    The exhibit named “Xabnameh” runs until October 30 at the gallery that can be found at 10 Mirza Taraj, opposite Dowlat St., Shariati Ave.

  • Kubrick 2026-10-17 21:15

    TMoCA cinematheque to review 6 films by Stanley Kubrick

    TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will review six films by Stanley Kubrick on Sunday.

  • Hossein Sarvi 2026-10-17 21:15

    Researcher calls for greater understanding between religion and music in Iran

    TEHRAN- A deeper understanding of the relationship between religious institutions and the arts is essential to addressing longstanding challenges surrounding music in Iran, cultural sociologist Hossein Sarvi says, emphasizing the need for informed dialogue and a reassessment of institutional relations.

  • Auction 2026-10-17 21:14

    26th Tehran Auction realizes over $4.6 million

    TEHRAN – The 26th Tehran Auction, dedicated to modern and contemporary Iranian art, grossed more than $4.6 million. In this edition, Parviz Tanavoli’s bronze “Heech” sculpture was sold as the most expensive artwork in the history of the auction.

  • Washington Post photojournalist injured 2026-10-17 21:10

    By staff writer

    Israelis beat Washington Post journalist in military-backed West Bank raids 

    TEHRAN — The men came down from a hilltop settlement shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday, dressed in black, carrying slingshots and batons. At least one had a gun. By the time they finished, olive groves around Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah, were burning, villagers were bleeding, and an American photographer for The Washington Post lay on the ground being kicked.

  • Katie Zacharia looking at Trump 2026-10-17 21:10

    By staff writer

    Trump’s White House chaotically turns on itself as Republicans brace for defeat

    TEHRAN — A press secretary hired on a Friday and gone the next. An ambassador’s ouster announced during her only briefing. Loyalists feuding over money while the chief of staff’s family draws scrutiny. With the November 3 midterms less than three weeks away, Donald Trump’s White House has stopped hiding its disorder.

  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez 2026-10-17 21:07

     War on Iran has cost EU more than $112 billion, Spanish PM Sánchez says

    TEHRAN- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned that the war against Iran has cost Europeans more than €100 billion ($112 billion), arguing that ordinary citizens are paying the price for a conflict they opposed.

  • Ebn Al-Reza 2026-10-17 21:04

    Iran’s missile capabilities have changed the equation, caretaker defense minister warns US

    TEHRAN- Iran’s caretaker Defense Minister, Brigadier General Majid Ebn al-Reza, has responded to US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran, warning that any renewed military action would carry consequences for Washington’s international standing, economy and domestic political calculations.

  • Araghchi-Lavrov 2026-10-17 21:02

    Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday for talks with Araghchi

    TEHRAN — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Tehran on Monday for talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has announced.

  • Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh 2026-10-17 21:00

    Ceasefire must cover all fronts to end regional war, says diplomat

    TEHRAN— Iran has stressed that ending hostilities on all fronts is essential to achieving lasting peace in West Asia, warning that continued fighting in any part of the region would mean the war remains unresolved.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-10-17 20:55

    Pezeshkian: Iran’s missile, defense capabilities built on foundations laid by schools, universities

    TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the contribution of Iran’s schools and universities to the country’s defense and missile capabilities, saying investment in education and younger generations is essential to strengthening national security and safeguarding the country against external threats.

  • supertanker 2026-10-17 20:52

    Second supertanker strikes sea mine in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy

    TEHRAN— A second supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced, reporting a second such incident within 24 hours.

  • Gholamhossein Darzi 2026-10-17 20:46

    Iran calls on UNSC to hold Israel accountable

    TEHRAN— Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action to compel Israel to fulfill its obligations under international law, end its military aggression across West Asia, and face accountability for serious violations of international law.

  • Iranians rally at Persepolis in defense of national identity after Rubio remarks 2026-10-17 20:44

    Photo: M. Hadi Hadadainejad

    Iranians rally at Persepolis in defense of national identity after Rubio remarks

    TEHRAN – Hundreds of people from Fars Province gathered at the UNESCO-registered Persepolis complex on Wednesday afternoon in a rally dubbed “Devotees of Civilization” to protest recent anti-Iran remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The gathering, held from 15 at Takht-e Jamshid, was aimed at showcasing Iran’s ancient civilization and national identity and conveying a message of resilience to the world.

  • Group photo at the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 17, 2026 2026-10-17 20:34

    Either Security Together or Insecurity Together

    Iran's FM tells OIC US has deepened distrust after two years of good-faith talks, making new talks impossible without credible guarantees.

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi told the 52nd Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Baghdad that lasting security in the region is indivisible: either states build security together, or they will endure insecurity together.