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2026-02-15 14:49
'Cultural heritage and tourism, strategic necessities for Hormozgan’s sustainable development'
TEHRAN--Cultural heritage and tourism sectors are strategic necessities for the future of Hormozgan province that requires comprehensive and transformation-oriented planning.
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2026-02-15 14:48
Boundaries of Bukan’s Qalaichi site approved
TEHRAN--The boundaries of Qalaichi archaeological site in Bukan, West Azarbaijan province, were approved by Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts for global registration.
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2026-02-15 14:48
Gilan Rural Heritage Museum: a window to culture and life of ancestors
TEHRAN--The Rural Heritage Museum, nestled in the lush forests of Gilan, is a window to the simple and authentic life of rural people of this land in the past century.
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2026-02-15 14:48
Intl. conference on air pollution management underway
TEHRAN – The first international conference on air pollution management is being held on February 15 and 16 in Tehran.
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2026-02-15 12:18
Iran volleyball team invited to Russia
TEHRAN – The Russian Volleyball Federation has officially invited the Iran men’s national team for friendly matches.
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2026-02-15 11:37
Iran football preparations’ hurdles ahead of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN - As Iran national football team gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the road to preparation has become unexpectedly challenging. After qualifying for the tournament — securing their place with a key result in the Asian qualifiers — expectations were high for a robust series of friendly matches ahead of the summer finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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2026-02-15 09:27
Russian scientists register AI system for early diagnosis of heart disease
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2026-02-15 00:01
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2026-02-14 22:03
Putin says Iran-Russia strategic partnership should be strengthened
TEHRAN – President Vladimir Putin of Russia said on Saturday that the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Tehran and Moscow should be strengthened.
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2026-02-14 22:03
Bodies of 85 Iranian martyrs of the Sacred Defense discovered
TEHRAN - The bodies of 85 Iranians martyred during the Sacred Defense years were recently excavated in Iraq. They will be brought home on Monday, February 16.
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2026-02-14 22:01
A Chinese professor's take on the anniversary parade of the Islamic Revolution
By Hongda Fan
TEHRAN – On February 11th, I once again witnessed the parade celebrating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran. In previous years, I have witnessed such celebrations in both Tehran and Urmia. As a Chinese professor who earnestly hopes for a brighter future for Iran, I have some personal observations and reflections after witnessing this year’s celebratory parade, which I would like to share with the Iranian people who are yearning for positive changes in their country.
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2026-02-14 22:00
Iran targeted for blocking 'Greater Israel' scheme: Hezbollah
TEHRAN - A senior Hezbollah official says U.S. and Israeli hostility toward Tehran stems from Iran’s role in thwarting the ‘Greater Israel’ project.
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2026-02-14 22:00
Amidst US pressure to halt enrichment, IAEA chief says Iran entitled to peaceful atomic activities
TEHRAN - The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has acknowledged that Iran has the right to pursue peaceful nuclear work under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
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2026-02-14 21:59
Iranian, Russian, and Chinese diplomats hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear program
TEHRAN - The ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China to international organizations in Vienna have held another round of talks on the latest developments related to Iran’s nuclear program.
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2026-02-14 21:58
By Ibrahim Majed
Netanyahu in Washington: The invisible architecture of US-Iran policy
BEIRUT – When Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington, the choreography is familiar: handshakes in the Oval Office, invocations of an “unbreakable alliance,” carefully staged symbolism.
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2026-02-14 21:53
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
A surrendered Iran is a balloon in Trump’s dreams
US president openly admits his aim is pressure and pain, not a diplomatic solution
TEHRAN – When Iran and the United States began new nuclear negotiations earlier this month, the entire region breathed a sigh of relief. West Asia had come close to being drawn into a conflagration after President Donald Trump said he was considering military action against Iran, framing it as support for CIA-backed riots aimed at toppling the government.
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2026-02-14 19:59
Tehran cultural center to review “The Roses”
TEHRAN- “The Roses”, a 2025 black comedy movie by American filmmaker Jay Roach, will be reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday evening.
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2026-02-14 19:15
Transparency effort by Reps Massie, Khanna reveals flaws in US DOJ’s document process
Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie recently pressured the U.S. Department of Justice to unredact names in files related to Jeffrey Epstein, leading Khanna to read a list of six “wealthy, powerful men” on the House floor, The Guardian reported Saturday.
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2026-02-14 19:13
Cultural icons and Hamas rally behind UN expert Francesca Albanese
TEHRAN – More than 100 cultural figures, including actors Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem and Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux, have signed an open letter defending United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese against an intensifying campaign for her resignation.
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2026-02-14 19:03
Gol Gohar beat Persepolis to move top of 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Gol Gohar defeated Persepolis 3–1 in Matchweek 21 of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Saturday.
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2026-02-14 17:37
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Enforced disappearances and escalation: Israel’s expanding security pressure in Lebanon
BEIRUT — Amid rising regional tensions, a troubling pattern has begun to take shape inside Lebanon: a series of abductions attributed to Israeli occupation forces, leaving Lebanese citizens in a state of uncertainty and fear.
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2026-02-14 17:30
UNESCO-listed Yazd resumes restoration projects, official says
TEHRAN -- Currently, with prioritization of cultural heritage projects, the reactivation of stalled projects, and the focus on global registration commitments, a new path has been opened to preserve Yazd's historical identity and strengthen the city's cultural tourism.
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2026-02-14 17:30
Special plan approved for restoration of historical texture of Hamedan
TEHRAN-- A special plan for preservation and restoration of the historical-cultural texture of Hamedan has been approved.
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2026-02-14 17:29
Fars plans to make historical sites, traditional accommodation centers suitable for disabled, elderl
TEHRAN – Although the adaptation of hotels and accommodation centers in Fars province for the disabled and elderly has been completed to some extent, and tourism investors are particularly concerned that the principles are observed in construction of new centers, historical sites and traditional accommodation centers still face problems in this regard.
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2026-02-14 17:29
Tabas Salt Lake added to national natural heritage list
TEHRAN – The Tabas Salt Lake in South Khorasan province has currently been registered on Iran’s national natural heritage list following approval by the National Council for Registration of Natural Heritage, a provincial official said.
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2026-02-14 17:27
By Wesam Bahrani
Will Israel annex the West Bank?
TEHRAN – The Zionist regime does not appear to be moving toward a full and direct reoccupation of the West Bank, at least for now.
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2026-02-14 17:24
By staff writer
Munich Security Conference exposes a fracturing U.S.–Europe alliance
TEHRAN – The 2026 Munich Security Conference unfolded as a public display of growing strategic and ideological divergence between the United States and Europe. While officials on both sides reaffirmed their commitment to NATO and the transatlantic partnership, the tone and substance of their remarks revealed a widening gap over leadership, values, and the future structure of Western power.
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2026-02-14 17:23
National wrestling hall of fame opens to public in Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran’s National wrestling hall of fame (aka national wrestling honors museum) opened to the public in Tehran on Saturday.
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2026-02-14 17:17
By Sahar Dadjoo
Peace must be shaped by Palestinians, says rights activist
Rifat Odeh Kassis says the Trump-backed Gaza Board of Peace lacks UN legitimacy and meaningful Arab engagement
TEHRAN- In an interview with the Tehran Times, Palestinian Christian human rights activist Rifat Odeh Kassis offers a critical assessment of the Gaza “Board of Peace” amid growing international controversy over Gaza’s post-war governance and security arrangements.
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2026-02-14 17:17
Desert village Qaleh Bala moves closer to possible UN label
TEHRAN – Cultural heritage authorities in Shahroud have finalized a dossier to nominate the village of Qaleh Bala in Semnan province for inscription by the UN Tourism, a local official said on Saturday.