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2026-08-16 20:28
Iran-US agreement pursued with dignity, and strength: President
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the recent agreement between Iran and the US was advanced with dignity and strength, grounded in the principles articulated by the late Leader, and that no concessions were made to adversaries.
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2026-08-16 20:25
Case of 3 Iranian pilots is a serious test to determine Qatar’s role in the war
As Iran pushes for a formal inquiry into its detained pilots, Doha’s persistent denials highlight the heavy footprint of American influence
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military official has called on Qatari authorities to grant access to a specialized delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) to investigate the status of three Iranian fighter pilots detained in Qatar.
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2026-08-16 20:10
By Ali Minabi
Historic Zionist perceptions of Lebanon
TEHRAN – In southern Lebanon, the occupying Israeli regime is erasing the region’s entire civilizational landscape by demolishing and bulldozing homes, buildings, graves and trees.
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2026-08-16 19:04
By Xavier Villar
Was Israel behind the Ceuta crisis?
MADRID - The hybrid warfare episode recently endured by Spain, characterized by the mass entry of over 600,000 individuals, primarily from Morocco, is transitioning from political speculation to documented geopolitical reality. Early hypotheses suggesting the orchestration of this crisis by Israeli and United States intelligence are increasingly substantiated by concrete evidence and structural analysis.
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2026-08-16 18:55
Ben-Gvir says Palestinian detainees should be hanged ‘one by one’
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will do everything in his power to secure the execution of Palestinian prisoners, saying he hopes they will be hanged "one by one."
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2026-08-16 18:39
Lebanese-Israeli-US talks intended to undermine US-Iran MOU: professor
Bard College professor Ziad Abu Rish says Lebanese officials have put ‘all their eggs in US-Israeli basket’
TEHRAN - The Lebanese government has been left at the “mercy” of the US and Israel after signing on to the Washington-brokered framework agreement, argues Ziad Abu Rish, an associate professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Bard College in New York.
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2026-08-16 18:31
Over 2,000MW of new power capacity added to national grid
TEHRAN- Iran has added 2,028 megawatts of new power plant capacity to its national grid, achieving 75 percent of the 2,709-megawatt target for the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 21), according to the Thermal Power Generation Company.
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2026-08-16 18:25
ICCIMA head announces improvement in economic activities after war shock
TEHRAN- The head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce stated that Iran's economy, following the shock caused by the war, has moved past the stage of severe decline and the trend of economic activities is once again resuming.
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2026-08-16 17:18
Better use of books is essential to cultural diplomacy, tourism minister says
TEHRAN - Iran should make better use of books, literature and publishing as key tools to present its history, culture and civilization to international audiences, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
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2026-08-16 17:18
Iran has 58 sites on UNESCO tentative list, heritage official says
TEHRAN - Iran currently has 58 cultural and natural properties and heritage collections on the UNESCO Tentative List, according to the director general of registration of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2026-08-16 17:18
Echoes of the past: Golden-lustre ceramic bowl
The pictured golden-lustre ceramic bowl, which dates from the 7th century AH (13th–14th century CE), is made of a stone-paste (glass-paste) body. It is deep-bodied, with a flat rim, an elongated profile, and a tall, rounded, concave base. Decorative inscriptions adorn both its interior and exterior surfaces.
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2026-08-16 16:07
Database unveiled to document Minab war crime, commemorate victims
TEHRAN - A comprehensive database of information, documents, and narratives has been unveiled on the 168th day since the US-Israeli war crime at Minab School to systematically document the various dimensions of the tragedy and preserve the memory of its innocent victims.
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2026-08-16 16:04
Qeshm oil contamination: a legacy of US military presence in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – The recent oil pollution around the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm is the result of the US military presence in the region, exacting a devastating toll on public and marine lives in southern parts of the country.
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2026-08-16 15:39
Royan hosting intl. event on role of microbiome in regenerative medicine
TEHRAN - The Royan Institute is playing host to the 17th International Summer School in Tehran to examine the growing role of the microbiome in regenerative medicine.
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2026-08-16 15:36
Women’s share of blood donation targeted to rise to 30%
TEHRAN — Women account for only around five percent of total blood donation in the country, a share that does not reflect their potential and level of social participation. The government has set a target of increasing women’s share of blood donation to at least 30 percent by identifying and addressing the barriers to their participation.
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2026-08-16 15:00
Bam Khatoon ready for another Asian challenge
TEHRAN - Iranian women’s football champions Bam Khatoon are ready for another demanding campaign on the Asian stage as they return to the AFC Women’s Champions League, determined to build on their growing reputation as one of Iran’s leading clubs.
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2026-08-16 14:12
Tough task ahead of Iran in 2026 Asian Para Games: Kargari
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) President Ghafour Kargari has outlined the country’s plans for the upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, saying Iran will face a significantly tougher challenge in its bid to defend its runner-up finish.
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2026-08-16 11:05
Iran ready for technical co-op to improve, develop electricity sector in Tajikistan
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Energy, in a meeting with the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, while reviewing areas for the development of water and electricity cooperation between the two countries, emphasized Iran's readiness for technical cooperation in Tajikistan's electricity grid.
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2026/08/16
By Mahnaz Abdi
How China's marine farming model can reshape Iran's coasts
TEHRAN- Two years ago, on a spring morning in May 2024, I stood at the Sandu'ao Port in Ningde, Fujian Province, alongside a group of journalists from across Asia. What I witnessed that day was far from ordinary—a vast, industrial-scale aquaculture operation stretching across the sea, built on foundations of advanced technology.
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2026-08-16 00:01
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2026-08-15 22:01
Health Insurance Organization, ICOPH committee discuss ways to foster ties
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Health Insurance Organization, Mohammad-Mehdi Nasehi, and officials from International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH) committee have explored avenues to enhance collaborations.
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2026-08-15 21:58
Supporting Iran’s counter-narcotics work pays off beyond its borders: UNODC
TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a report, emphasizing the need to support Iran in the battle against narcotics.
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2026-08-15 21:52
Iran shines at Intl. economics, informatics Olympiads
TEHRAN – Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) held from July 12-20 in Shenzhen China, and the 38th edition of International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held from August 9 to 16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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2026-08-15 21:48
Maryam Salour’s artworks on display at Iranshahr Gallery
TEHRAN – The solo exhibition of artworks by Maryam Salour is underway at the Iranshahr Gallery in Tehran.
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2026-08-15 21:47
“National Theater Live: Nye” to be shown at Hilaj Theater
TEHRAN – Hilaj Theater in Tehran will show the filmed theater “National Theater Live: Nye” on Sunday, August 16.
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2026-08-15 21:46
Iranian public libraries host “Toward Minab” reading club for children, teenagers
TEHRAN- Public libraries across Iran are currently hosting a special reading club titled “Toward Minab,” coinciding with the anniversary of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and commemorating the children killed in the attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab.
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2026-08-15 21:45
No fixed strategic objective
Ettelaat examines the reasons behind Donald Trump’s contradictory behavior. The paper notes that Trump has repeatedly claimed victory in unjustified aggression, even asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran continues to exercise strategic control over this vital waterway.
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2026-08-15 21:44
Intelligence Ministry reveals new details on French embassy interference in Iran
‘France should not waste its citizens’ tax money on illegal interference in Iran’s affairs’
TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic on Saturday reacted strongly to Paris as two French diplomats are involved in a foreign infiltration project in Iran.
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2026-08-15 21:39
Qalibaf: Trump recognized 'Resistance Front' in MoU
TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Saturday that President Donald Trump signed off on the official recognition of the "Resistance Front" in a recently brokered memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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2026-08-15 21:38
Top three officials stress unity, coordination amid external pressures
TEHRAN — The heads of Iran’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches convened on Saturday for a high-level trilateral session aimed at streamlining governance and fortifying internal cohesion.