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2026-11-10 18:09
Pezeshkian: Global justice depends on equitable access to science and technology
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that global justice cannot be achieved without fairness in the production of scientific knowledge, access to technology and the distribution of their benefits, calling for the removal of discriminatory barriers in the international scientific and technological system.
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2026-11-10 18:06
Two oil tankers catch fire after explosions in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN – Two oil tankers attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz in violation of designated maritime rules were hit by powerful explosions and caught fire after being intercepted, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Tuesday.
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2026-11-10 17:58
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami
Three-Month training program for “Jan-Fada-ye Iran” battalions begins at Javad Al-Aemmeh army base
TEHRAN- The first pre-basic training course for the “Jan-Fada” (Devotees of Iran) battalions has commenced at the Javad al-Aemmeh Training Center of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force, with the aim of organizing and strengthening the capabilities of civilian volunteers prepared to defend the country. The opening ceremony was attended by the Iranian Army’s Deputy Commander for Training and Education, along with a number of senior commanders from the Army’s four branches.
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2026-11-10 17:51
The end of the myth of America’s invincibility
In an article, Javan argued that one of the most significant strategic consequences of Iran’s resistance to sustained US pressure, threats, and intervention has been the weakening of the perception that America is unbeatable. For decades, the US sought to project an image of unrivaled power based on its military, economic, and technological advantages. According to the paper, this image gradually became a central pillar of American global influence and psychological deterrence.
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2026-11-10 17:42
Iran’s New Doctrine: No Borders, No Limits
Iran is announcing a major shift in its military strategy, moving beyond traditional defensive and retaliatory operations towards a more aggressive posture with fewer geographical restrictions.
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2026-11-10 17:10
Iranian film ‘People’s Child’ wins award at BRICS+ festival
TEHRAN- Iranian feature film “People's Child” directed by Mahmoud Karimi, won the Best Fiction Feature award at the BRICS+ International Film Festival in Russia last week.
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2026-11-10 17:10
Restored version of ‘Bashu, the Little Stranger’ to screen in Canada
TEHRAN – A restored 4K version of “Bashu, the Little Stranger,” the acclaimed film by late Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzaie, will be screened at Carbon Arc Cinema, an independent art-house theater in Halifax, Canada, on November 22.
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2026-11-10 17:09
Nomadic families move to winter pastures in Iran’s Golestan province
TEHRAN - Some 2,300 nomadic Kurdish households from North Khorasan and Razavi Khorasan provinces have begun their seasonal migration to winter pastures in northeastern Iran’s Golestan province, where they will stay until mid-May.
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2026-11-10 17:07
Rafsanjan presidential museum added to Iran’s national heritage list
TEHRAN – The building housing the documents center, library and presidential museum of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Rafsanjan, Kerman province, has been inscribed on Iran’s national heritage list, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2026-11-10 17:02
Iran Takes Jan-Fada Volunteer Campaign to Military Bases
A three-month military training program for civilian volunteers in Iran’s “Jan-Fada-ye Iran” initiative has begun at an Army training base in Tehran, focusing on defensive skills, emergency response and combat preparedness.
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2026-11-10 16:44
Dafineh museum group proposes intl. council of Islamic world museums
TEHRAN – The Dafineh museum group has proposed establishing an “international council of museums of the Islamic world” to strengthen cooperation among museums in Muslim countries, with the initiative expected to be examined by Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO).
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2026-11-10 16:36
Iran's women's futsal team win China's tournament
TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s national futsal team won International Tournament in Yinchuan despite losing to China 2-1 on Tuesday.
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2026-11-10 15:15
Iranian, Ivorian ministers discuss ways to boost ties in ICT sector
TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology Minister Sattar Hashemi and Ivorian Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation Djibril Ouattara have explored the potential to expand cooperation in the ICT sector.
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2026-11-10 15:12
45 Iranian universities included in Leiden Ranking Traditional Edition
TEHRAN – The 2026 Leiden Ranking Traditional Edition has included 45 Iranian universities among the top 1,618 universities worldwide.
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2026-11-10 14:55
Iran shakes with over 85 earthquakes in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 87 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from October 31 to November 6, according to seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-11-10 14:49
Study highlights challenges, opportunities for Iran’s scientific diplomacy
TEHRAN – A study conducted by the Scientific Information Database (SID) of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, known as Jahad-e Daneshgahi, has examined the state of scientific diplomacy in Iran and worldwide, identifying restrictions on international cooperation as one of the major challenges facing efforts to enhance the quality and credibility of the country’s scientific output.
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2026-11-10 12:40
How October 7 shattered Netanyahu's grip on power and Israeli stability
The global far-right alliance has suffered three consecutive defeats in recent weeks, beginning with Flavio Bolsonaro's defeat in Brazil's presidential election and his subsequent flight from the country. This was followed by Benjamin Netanyahu's defeat, as the number of seats held by his parliamentary coalition fell below the required majority, and culminated in Donald Trump's major setback in the US midterm elections, which saw Republicans lose control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, handing control of Congress to the Democrats, alongside the loss of several governorships.
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2026-11-10 11:42
Ghoddos calls time on his international duty with Iran
TEHRAN - Iranian midfielder Saman Ghoddos has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his nine-year career with Team Melli.
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2026-11-10 07:32
By Mahnaz Abdi
Iran's return to CIIE: comprehensive report on economic, technological, investment co-op with China
TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran has made a significant and multifaceted appearance at the Ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE 2026) in Shanghai, marking a pivotal moment in the expansion of Tehran-Beijing economic, technological, and investment relations.
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2026-11-10 00:01
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2026-11-09 20:58
Eugène Ionesco’s ‘The Lesson’ on stage at Mehregan Theater
TEHRAN – Mehregan Theater in Tehran is hosting “The Lesson,” a one-act play by French-Romanian playwright Eugène Ionesco.
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2026-11-09 20:57
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘There Will Be Blood’ to be shown at IAF
TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen “There Will Be Blood,” a 2007 American epic period drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, on Monday.
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2026-11-09 20:57
Veteran Iranian actor, theater director Kourosh Zarei passes away
TEHRAN- Veteran Iranian actor and theater director Kourosh Zarei, a prominent figure in the country’s theater, cinema and television, died at his home on Sunday, November 8, following a period of illness. He was 55.
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2026-11-09 20:56
Aerial photograph of Minab wins top prize at wartime photography festival
TEHRAN- An aerial photograph of Minab by Iranian photographer Morteza Hossein-Akhondi has won first place at the “A Look at Life in Wartime” photography festival.
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2026-11-09 20:56
Trump promised an end to Israel aid this year, but the draft deal runs to 2033
TEHRAN — Donald Trump told Fox News on November 3 that U.S. aid to Israel is “cut off at the end of the year.” It is not. Draft terms reported Monday by Yedioth Ahronoth show Washington and Israel negotiating a memorandum that would halve direct military financing and end it only in 2033.
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2026-11-09 20:56
By Batool Subeiti
What is behind Saudi request for Egyptian troops?
LONDON – On October 26th Saudi Arabia requested for Egypt to send troops to Saudi Arabia, and the Egyptian House of Representatives voted by a two-thirds majority to authorize this. The consideration of steps towards establishing an Egyptian military presence on Saudi territory, reflects broader concerns that go beyond the immediate need to strengthen conventional defense.
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2026-11-09 20:55
By Ali Minabi
Floods have added insult to injury for Gazans
TEHRAN – Four Palestinians have been killed in Gaza after a sand embankment collapsed onto tents sheltering displaced families.
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2026-11-09 20:54
By staff writer
Over 200,000 march in Amsterdam demanding the Netherlands stop arming Israel
TEHRAN — Over 200,000 people, most of them dressed in red, filled Museumplein and the streets circling Vondelpark on Sunday for the fourth Red Line march against Dutch policy toward Israel, organizers said.
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2026-11-09 20:54
By Hassan Garousi
Journalists are silent victims of war
US and Israel are not held accountable based on international law for killing journalists
The killing of journalists in wars has, regrettably, become part and parcel of the grim reality of contemporary armed conflicts. What makes the situation today even more alarming, however, is not simply the growing number of journalists killed, but the fact that, in many cases, those responsible for these killings will never be held accountable.
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2026-11-09 20:52
Chinese envoy meets senior Iranian officials to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
TEHRAN – Zhai Jun, the Chinese government’s special envoy for Middle East affairs, met with senior Iranian officials during a visit to Tehran on November 8, holding talks on bilateral relations and the latest developments in West Asia.