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2026-09-26 20:27
Iran’s SNSC denies plans for military retaliation over flight restrictions
TEHRAN- The Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has denied reports that the country is planning military retaliation in response to recent aviation restrictions.
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2026-09-26 20:24
IRGC: Iran will continue punishing US until its seven conditions are met
TEHRAN— Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), says Iran will continue its campaign to punish the United States until Washington meets seven conditions set by Tehran.
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2026-09-26 19:18
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
Netanyahu faces his nightmare at UN: The Soleimani portrait in Iran’s empty seat
TEHRAN — Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United Nations determined to turn the General Assembly into a stage for Israel’s military narrative.
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2026-09-26 18:33
Israel’s elections committee votes to bar Arab-majority parties from election but not far-right ones
Israel’s Central Elections Committee has voted to bar the country’s two main Arab-majority political lists from next month’s parliamentary election, potentially leaving Palestinian citizens of Israel without their principal representatives in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, Al Jazeera reported.
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2026-09-26 17:33
Saravan, a living museum of historic minaret architecture
TEHRAN - Saravan’s historic minarets offer travelers a distinctive way to explore the evolution of religious architecture in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, where mud-brick construction, local craftsmanship and centuries-old religious traditions have shaped the landscape.
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2026-09-26 17:31
Conservation project launched for Sasanian King Shapur I statue in southern Iran
TEHRAN – The first phase of a new conservation and rehabilitation project has begun on the monumental statue of Sasanian King Shapur I in Shapur Cave, near Kazerun in southern Iran, the head of the Sasanian Archaeological Landscape of Fars said.
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2026-09-26 17:31
Malay diplomat highlights interest in Iran, Isfahan among Malaysians
TEHRAN – Malaysia’s chargé d’affaires and head of mission in Tehran Wan Azninizam Yusri Wan Abdul Rashid has highlighted the interest of many Malaysians in visiting Iran, particularly the historic city of Isfahan, and called for broader tourism, cultural, scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.
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2026-09-26 16:57
TCCIMA hosts specialized meeting with Iran’s commercial attachés in 5 countries
TEHRAN- Six commercial attachés, before departing for their countries of assignment, attended the 18th meeting of the Trade Facilitation and Development Committee of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) to explain their plans and become aware of the concerns and demands of those active in the economy sector.
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2026-09-26 16:56
Central Bank takes 6 key measures to facilitate foreign trade
TEHRAN- The assistant to the Governor of the Central Bank in forex affairs announced an improvement in the process of returning export earnings and said: With the reforms carried out, more than $1.5 billion in export foreign currency has returned to the country.
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2026-09-26 16:44
Iran female athlete Zarei bags silver in 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iranian female athlete Zahra Zarei claimed a silver medal at the women's 400 meters of the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday.
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2026-09-26 16:01
A Standing Ovation—From Empty Seats
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2026-09-26 15:56
Shot putter Tayebi collects Iran’s seventh gold in Nagoya
TEHRAN – Iranian shot putter Mohammadreza Tayebi claimed a gold medal on Saturday at the 2026 Asian Games.
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2026-09-26 15:44
IRCS calls for stronger regional cooperation among Red Cross, Red Crescent societies
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has called for stronger regional cooperation among Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, stressing the need to expand joint training and exercises, share knowledge and experience, and build common operational capacities.
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2026-09-26 15:26
National Elderly Week highlights healthy, active aging
TEHRAN – The health ministry is commemorating National Elderly Week from September 26 to October 2 to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about aging, focusing on healthy, active, and empowered aging.
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2026-09-26 15:13
Tabas Geopark grabs awards at UNESCO Global Geoparks Networks contest
TEHRAN – Tabas UNESCO Global Geopark, in the of the country, has won the first and second prizes in two out of three competitions held at the 20th anniversary of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN).
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2026-09-26 15:09
UNDP-backed assessment prioritizes 30 sand and dust storm hotspots in Iran
TEHRAN – A national assessment supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has identified and prioritized 30 critical domestic source areas for sand and dust storms (SDS) in Iran, providing an evidence base for targeted measures to reduce risks to communities, infrastructure and vulnerable ecosystems.
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2026-09-26 14:20
Iran's men's handball team out of 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s national handball lost to Qatar, defending champions, 31-25 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday.
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2026-09-26 14:11
Iran’s men’s kabaddi snatch silver at 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s national kabaddi team secured the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya after suffering a 40–34 defeat to India in the final at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium.
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2026-09-26 13:23
Tom: The puppet
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2026-09-26 11:57
Iranian discus thrower Samimi wins bronze at 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Sadegh Samimi of Iran claimed a bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan on Friday.
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2026-09-26 11:23
Iran 10m air pistol mixed team wins bronze in Nagoya
TEHRAN – Iran’s Haniyeh Rostamiyan and her teammate Vahid Golkhandan won the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday.
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2026-09-26 11:11
Are American citizens responsible for U.S. war crimes?
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2026-09-26 11:06
Iran women’s kabaddi team bag silver at Asian Games 2026
TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s national kabaddi team secured the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya after a narrow 37–34 defeat to powerhouse India in the final.
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2026-09-26 07:22
Integrated border management paves way for trade development with neighbors: Arvand Free Zone CEO
TEHRAN- The CEO of the Arvand Free Zone Organization, emphasizing the capacity of free zones in developing economic exchanges with neighboring countries, said: Strengthening the authority of free zones, establishing integrated management at borders, and forming coherent economic diplomacy can lead to facilitating trade, increasing regional interactions, and making better use of the economic capacities of border areas.
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2026-09-26 07:12
South Pars ready for sustainable gas production in winter
TEHRAN- An official said: The South Pars Gas Complex, with the successful completion of overhaul operations at its refineries, has become ready for maximum and sustainable gas processing to meet the country’s needs during the cold months of the year.
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2026-09-26 07:03
Tajikistan independence day celebrated by Tajik embassy in Tehran
TEHRAN- A ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan was held at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran on September 23, attended by Abbas Aliabadi, and his accompanying delegation, ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions resident in Tehran, and prominent figures in scientific and cultural fields.
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2026-09-26 00:01
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2026-09-25 20:45
By staff writer
A War Criminal’s Fiction to Empty Seats
From 77 delegations walking out inside to a mass protest outside, Netanyahu faces overwhelming rejection
TEHRAN — On September 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood at the United Nations General Assembly rostrum facing hundreds of vacant seats. As his name was announced, 77 diplomatic delegations stood up and walked out of the hall in a coordinated repudiation of Israel’s genocidal campaign against Gaza and the war against Iran, as well as other regional campaigns of aggression.
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2026-09-25 20:26
What’s in Tehran art galleries
An exhibition of paintings by Saeid Khaksar is currently underway at Atbin Gallery. The exhibit named “Luminacy” will continue until October 6 at the gallery that can be found at 42 Khakzad Alley, Vali-e Asr Ave. near the Parkway Intersection.
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2026-09-25 20:26
Arasbaran Cultural Center screens “Wait Until Dark”
TEHRAN- “Wait Until Dark,” a 1967 American psychological thriller by Terence Young, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.