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2026-02-09 14:55
Archaeological excavations continue at Yazdgerd III Castle
TEHRAN-- According to the director of Kermanshah’s Parthian-Sassanid Axis World Heritage Site, given that many secrets still remain about Yazdgerd III Castle, continuing archaeological excavations, restoration, and preservation of the ancient monument are on the agenda.
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2026-02-09 14:55
850 jobs created for Mazandaran people in handicrafts sector
TEHRAN--Deputy head of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department announced the attraction of 1.8 trillion rials ($1.2 million) of credit and creation of employment for 850 people in this field.
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2026-02-09 14:54
Beyond market: A deep dive into Iran’s traditional bazaars
TEHRAN--Step into an Iranian bazaar, and you step into centuries of history and craftsmanship connection. These ancient marketplaces are not just trade centers; they are living museums where art, culture, and everyday life intertwine.
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2026-02-09 12:12
Tractor to meet Al Sadd in 2025/26 ACL Elite
TEHRAN - Tractor football team will be seeking to continue their fine form with a fifth win when they face Al Sadd SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 on Tuesday.
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2026-02-09 11:30
Iran’s Greco-Roman team win 2026 Zagreb Open
TEHRAN – Iran’s Greco-Roman team claimed the title of the 2026 Zagreb Open Sunday night.
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2026-02-09 00:01
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2026-02-08 22:23
Persian rendition of “The Transfiguration of the Commonplace: A Philosophy of Art” released
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The Transfiguration of the Commonplace: A Philosophy of Art” by Arthur Coleman Danto has been released in the bookstores across the country.
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2026-02-08 22:22
Tehran’s City Theater hosting “Rostam and Esfandiyar”
TEHRAN – The play “Rostam and Esfandiyar” directed by Dariush Nassiri and Reza Hassankhani is on stage at the City Theater in Tehran.
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2026-02-08 22:22
Iran’s Book of the Year Awards honors outstanding literary works
TEHRAN- The selected works of the 43rd Iran’s Book of the Year Awards were unveiled during the closing ceremony of the prestigious cultural event, held at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Sunday in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi, and a large gathering of writers, researchers, intellectuals, and members of the literary community.
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2026-02-08 22:14
Iranian Interior Ministry tasked with managing public rallies
TEHRAN — The Iranian Parliament has approved a motion requiring the Ministry of Interior to launch an online system for managing public gatherings and rallies via the National Information Network.
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2026-02-08 22:13
11 members of PJAK terror group arrested in western Iran
TEHRAN - A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says as many as 11 local ringleaders of the PJAK terrorist group have been apprehended in the city of Kermanshah, the capital of a western province with the same name.
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2026-02-08 22:13
Iran’s military chief warns US will bear responsibility for any regional war
TEHRAN – Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has said Iran remains fully equipped and ready to deliver a “swift, decisive, and regret-inducing” response to any act of aggression — while making clear that the Islamic Republic seeks no regional war and is acting with restraint.
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2026-02-08 22:12
We insist on right to enrichment even at cost of a war: Iranian FM
TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran favors “diplomacy,” but at the same time, it is “ready for war”.
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2026-02-08 22:11
Pezeshkian: Dialogue rooted in Iran’s legal rights, not pressure
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the latest round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States as a “step forward,” stressing that Tehran’s position stems from rights guaranteed under international law — not concessions made under pressure.
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2026/02/08
Beyond the colonial gaze: Rethinking Iran on its own terms
By Xavier Villar
MADRID – The concept of a colonial toolbox remains a potent but often under-examined framework for understanding contemporary international discourse. It does not refer to a physical object, but to the enduring repertoire of practices, epistemologies, and governmental rationalities developed by imperial centers to categorize, manage, and ultimately subordinate colonized populations.
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2026-02-08 22:05
Claudius returns to poison the deal
As diplomatic talks begin in Muscat, Netanyahu rushes to Washington to ensure peace with Iran never materializes
TEHRAN – Shakespeare’s Hamlet shows King Claudius as the main cause of Hamlet’s downfall. Claudius begins by secretly murdering Hamlet’s father and taking the throne, then hides his crime behind the image of a calm and caring king.
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2026-02-08 20:21
A diplomatic opportunity in Muscat
Shargh, in an interview with Seyyed Jalal Sadatiyan, a foreign policy analyst, examined the new round of Tehran–Washington talks held in Muscat on Friday, January 6. According to him, officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran now have enough experience to avoid shocking surprises like the June 12-day war. Even so, the fragile positive atmosphere should not be misread. While preparing for negotiations, the risk of a real war always exists, and there is no guarantee that the process will end through diplomacy.
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2026-02-08 19:47
By Wesam Bahrani
Europe and Trump: Strategic paralysis and the end of a unified West
TEHRAN – Europe’s survival and its position on the global stage now hinge on a critical moment of self-reflection.
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2026-02-08 19:33
Takaichi leads LDP to decisive majority in landslide election
TEHRAN – Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, has guided the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a commanding victory in Sunday’s snap House of Representatives election.
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2026-02-08 19:31
FBI records reveal informant claims that Jeffrey Epstein was a Mossad agent
An undercover FBI informant “became convinced” that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was an Israeli spy, according to Department of Justice documents released recently.
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2026-02-08 19:29
Has the devil’s island been shuttered or merely relocated?
TEHRAN – The story resembles a cinematic plot—perhaps even stranger and more surreal. A wealthy man with a private island and a fleet of private jets who, for decades, provided “special services” to an elite circle: from presidents and prime ministers to congressional leaders, diplomats, princes, members of royal families, multi-billionaires, tech titans, Nobel laureates, and stars of music, cinema, and sports.
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2026/02/08
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Smuggling, sovereignty, and transitional power: The Lebanese–Syrian border after Assad
BEIRUT — The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government did not bring an end to smuggling between Syria and Lebanon. Instead, it transformed its logic, scale, and actors.
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2026/02/08
By staff writer
The boomerang of division: Israel's fractured leadership and Gaza's unbroken will
TEHRAN – The Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 exposed serious failures in Israel’s security system and laid bare deep divisions within the Israeli political and military leadership.
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2026-02-08 18:18
Malavan defeat Persepolis in 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN — Malavan edged past Persepolis 1–0 in matchweek 20 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.
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2026-02-08 17:44
Zahedan hosting handicrafts exhibition
TEHRAN - An exhibition showcasing the capabilities of handicrafts producers, cooperatives and skills trainees opened on Saturday in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeast Iran.
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2026-02-08 17:44
255 tourism projects inaugurated concurrent with Ten-Day Dawn
TEHRAN-- Head of the Investment and Economic Affairs Center of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage Ali-Asghar Shalbafian announced the inauguration of 255 projects with an investment of over 210 trillion rials ($140 million) and generation of 3,062 jobs during the Ten-Day Dawn, marking victory of the Islamic Revolution.
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2026-02-08 17:44
Preserving historical monuments is necessity in country with ancient past: restoration graduate
TEHRAN - The appropriate restoration of historical monuments is not a matter of choice but a necessity in a country where every corner contains layers of history, a young restoration specialist says.
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2026-02-08 17:43
Semnan tourism department to revamp surroundings of Shah Abbasi caravanserai
TEHRAN – Semnan’s cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts department has begun plans to reorganize the area surrounding the centuries-old Shah Abbasi caravanserai which is located in the north-central Iranian province.
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2026-02-08 17:43
Tehran, Baku consider reopening passenger border crossings
TEHRAN - Iran and Azerbaijan are considering reopening of passenger traffic across their shared border following talks between senior officials, Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Saturday.
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2026-02-08 16:37
Somali president vows military confrontation over Israeli base in Somaliland
TEHRAN — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has issued a warning against Israeli “interference” in the Horn of Africa, vowing to militarily “confront” any attempt by Israel to establish a foothold in the breakaway region of Somaliland.