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2026-01-31 15:20
Third national event on ‘future schools’ to be held
TEHRAN – The third national event on future schools will be held in February, highlighting the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blended learning in fostering thinking skills and creativity, as well as collaboration among the future generation of students.
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2026-01-31 15:17
Iranian director stages reading of Woody Allen’s “Death” in Tehran
TEHRAN- A stage reading of Woody Allen’s play “Death” was held at Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran on Saturday.
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2026-01-31 15:15
World Bank says 3 governance indicators improved in Iran
TEHRAN – The World Bank said three of Iran’s governance indicators improved in 2024, citing gains in government effectiveness, control of corruption and accountability.
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2026-01-31 15:13
IMIDRO says 420 exploration maps to draw private investment
TEHRAN – Iran’s Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) plans to use more than 400 newly produced exploration maps to attract private sector participation and reduce risk in mineral exploration, its head said.
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2026-01-31 15:09
Paknejad plays down concerns over U.S. dealings with Iran’s oil customers
TEHRAN – Iran’s oil minister dismissed concerns that potential U.S. dealings with buyers of Iranian crude could undermine Tehran’s oil sales or revenues, saying the country remains in control of its export strategy.
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2026-01-31 14:35
Iran to host ANF specialized standardization workshop
TEHRAN – Iran will play host to a specialized standardization workshop for the member states of the Asian Network Forum (ANF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 229.
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2026-01-31 14:00
DOE underscores use of smart environmental protection systems
TEHRAN – Given that traditional methods can no longer meet the needs of a fragile environment, the integration of smart technologies for environmental conservation seems inevitable, an official with the Department of Environment has said.
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2026-01-31 12:28
Riots in Iran Explained
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2026-01-31 12:06
Association of elites to help improve national productivity and efficiency
TEHRAN - The Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies has decided to take a step toward improving the country’s managerial system and productivity by identifying and introducing capable managers from among elites.
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2026-01-31 11:35
“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” published in Persian
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American author Kate DiCamillo’s book “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” has been published in Tehran.
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2026-01-31 11:31
Iran’s Gorgan lose to Astana: 2025/26 FIBA WASL
TEHRAN - BC Astana rose to solo no. 2 in the 2025/26 FIBA WASL-West Asia League standings following a vengeful 88-73 victory over Shahrdari Gorgan at the Sarkarya Velodrome on Friday night.
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2026-01-31 00:01
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2026-01-30 21:25
Iran Army bolsters combat power with massive drone integration
TEHRAN — The Iranian Army (Artesh) has officially integrated 1,000 “strategic” drones into the combat organization of its four service branches.
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2026-01-30 21:17
Qalibaf says Iran will pursue justice for terror riot victims at home and abroad
Parliament Speaker tells CNN genuine dialogue requires respect, guarantees, and peace
TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has reiterated that Tehran does not reject dialogue or diplomacy in principle, stressing that any negotiations must be genuine, balanced, and grounded in mutual respect, clear guarantees, and the protection of Iran’s national interests.
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2026-01-30 21:16
Iran’s response to any aggression will be ‘immediate, decisive:’ Pezeshkian warns
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning against any military miscalculations by foreign powers, asserting that while the Islamic Republic seeks peace, it is fully prepared for a crushing retaliation.
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2026-01-30 21:14
Iran to EU: IRGC is world’s premier anti-terror vanguard
FM Araghchi says Europe would be battling ISIS on its own streets without the IRGC
TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a sweeping diplomatic and political counter-offensive following the European Union’s decision to classify the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
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2026-01-30 21:13
By Batool Subeiti
Iran's foundations stronger than what Trump dreams of
LONDON - The goal of last year’s June war on Iran was to deliver a strike that would spark unrest. The objective has now shifted toward protests paving the way for another strike. However, both objectives have failed. The driving force behind Trump’s interventions and brutality across various regions lies in the scale of US debt and America’s decline amid competition with China.
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2026-01-30 21:04
Full list of persons killed in the unrest will be released
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on Wednesday night to publish the names and identities of all those who were killed in the first ten days of the unrest in January in certain cities across Iran.
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2026-01-30 21:03
Tehran warns Berlin of consequences following Merz’s ‘low-minded provocations’
TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann on Thursday to deliver a condemnation of Berlin’s increasingly aggressive interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
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2026-01-30 21:03
By Saleh Abidi Maleki
‘Iran as ready for diplomacy as it is for war’
In Ankara, Araghchi restates Tehran’s long-held position as neighbors call on Washington to halt escalation against Iran
TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in the Turkish capital on Friday with a message for Washington that was as firm as it was measured: Tehran remains open to a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear program, but it will not negotiate under duress, nor will it hesitate to engage in total war if the United States miscalculates again.
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2026-01-30 20:48
US officials' disagreement over military attack on Iran
TEHRAN- Shargh wrote: U.S. media are reporting serious disagreements within the Trump administration regarding a military attack on Iran; a disagreement between hardline groups that emphasize the implementation of the red line and a group centered on J.D. Vance and Steve Witkoff, who believe that the costs of the war will not bring any tangible gains for the United States. However, some American officials admit that without further strengthening U.S. combat capabilities, it will be difficult to manage Iran’s possible response.
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2026-01-30 20:43
U.S. seeks an Iran that is subservient, says Chinese expert
Hongda Fan warns U.S. and Israeli interference could reshape regional alliances and intensify security rivalries
TEHRAN-Amid renewed unrest in Iran and escalating rhetoric from Washington and Tel Aviv, questions are mounting over whether Western claims of supporting civil liberties mask deeper geopolitical objectives. To explore these dynamics, Tehran Times spoke with Professor Hongda Fan, Professor and director of the China-Middle East Center at Shaoxing University, China.
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2026-01-30 19:57
By Shahrokh Saei
China leads the agenda: Xi–Starmer talks highlight the limits of US unilateralism
TEHRAN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China has highlighted a broader shift in global diplomacy, showcasing the contrast between nations willing to engage Beijing and the unilateral approach pursued by US President Donald Trump.
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2026-01-30 19:27
By Wesam Bahrani
Trump’s threats against Iraq could backfire
TEHRAN – The U.S. president’s aggressive rhetoric about Iraq’s political future may ultimately produce the opposite of its intended effect.
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2026-01-30 19:20
Persona non grata: South Africa expels Israel’s top diplomat
South Africa has ordered Israel’s top diplomat to the country to leave within 72 hours, citing “insulting attacks” on South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa on social media and the “abuse of diplomatic privilege”.
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2026-01-30 19:17
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanon’s 2026 budget: A state between social anger, political confusion, and regional fire
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s Parliament has approved the 2026 state budget by 59 votes in favor, 34 against, and 11 abstentions, closing three turbulent days of debate that exposed far more than fiscal disagreements.
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2026-01-30 19:14
Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF agree integration deal
Syria's government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia alliance that would see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and institutions into the state, the BBC reported.
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2026-01-30 19:10
By staff writer
Israel’s admission of Gaza death toll shatters its own denial
TEHRAN — A quiet admission from a senior Israeli military official has opened a door Israel has tried to keep shut for two years. By acknowledging that around 71,000 people have been killed in Gaza, the official effectively confirmed what the Gaza Health Ministry has been reporting since the start of the war.
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2026-01-30 16:53
16th Ammar Popular Film Festival concludes in Tehran
TEHRAN – The 16th Ammar Popular Film Festival concluded on the evening of Thursday, January 29, in Tehran.
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2026-01-30 16:48
Poldokhtar’s tourism future bright, minister says
TEHRAN -- Poldokhtar county in Lorestan province is one of the emerging centers of nature-based tourism in Iran and has a bright and sustainable future.