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2026-09-23 15:45
By Mehdi Garshasbi
“Five countries, one ecosystem, one future”: COP7 calls for stronger Caspian Sea cooperation
TEHRAN – “Five countries, one ecosystem, one future” was the message highlighted by Shina Ansari, head of Iran’s Department of Environment, at the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP7) to the Tehran Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea in Tehran on Wednesday, underscoring the vital importance of preserving the Caspian Sea and its unique ecosystem for the present and future generations of the region.
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2026-09-23 15:31
Iranian fencer Pakdaman wins bronze in 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Ali Pakdaman from Iran won a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.
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2026-09-23 15:31
ECO Film Week brings diverse regional cinema to Tehran
TEHRAN- The ECO Film Week is underway in Tehran, bringing together a selection of films from member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in a program highlighting the region’s diverse cinematic traditions and cultural narratives.
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2026-09-23 15:31
“Macbeth of Zar” to represent Iran at Tunisia’s Carthage Theater Days
TEHRAN- Iranian theater production “Macbeth of Zar”, written and directed by Ebrahim Poshtkuhi, is set to take part in the 27th edition of the Carthage Theater Days, which will be held in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, from November 21 to 28.
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2026-09-23 15:28
U.S. war on Iran's students
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2026-09-23 15:23
WHO pledges to support health ministry to turn global patient safety commitments into action
TEHRAN – Commemorating World Patient Safety Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran reaffirmed its commitment to turn global patient safety commitments into practical action across hospitals, primary health care and communities as the Ministry of Health and Medical Education advances its patient safety agenda.
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2026-09-23 14:45
Sitting volleyball opponents for Iran confirmed at Asian Para Games
TEHRAN - The sitting volleyball competition at the 5th Asian Para Games will feature 6 teams each in the men's and women's divisions.
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2026-09-23 14:19
By staff writer
The reality behind Trump’s misleading UN address
TEHRAN — Donald Trump’s address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly was a cascade of verifiable falsehoods, internal logical collapses, and explicit threats of destruction.
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2026-09-23 13:58
Spectrum: AnsarAllah Tightens Grip on Bab al-Mandab
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2026-09-23 12:03
Iran football knocked out of 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s football team suffered a heavy 4–1 defeat to North Korea on Wednesday, bringing their campaign at the 2026 Asian Games to an end.
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2026-09-23 11:48
Iran’s men’s kabaddi rout Bangladesh in Nagoya
TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s kabaddi team defeated Bangladesh 67-33 in the Nagoya Asian Games.
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2026-09-23 11:26
Mahmoud Nemati wins gold at Nagoya Asian Games
TEHRAN - Iranian karate athlete Mahmoud Nemati won the gold medal in the men’s +84kg karate event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
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2026-09-23 11:08
2026 Asian Games: Iran handball advance to QFs
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s handball team secured their place at the quarterfinals round of the 2026 Asian games.
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2026-09-22 21:12
Shock therapy threatens post-Assad peace in Syria: analysis
President Shara relies on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham veterans as key advisers and policymakers
TEHRAN – A number of economic policies adopted by new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Shara has made the people’s lives “even harder,” says a senior nonresident fellow at the Center for International Policy.
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2026-09-22 21:12
By staff writer
ICC blacklist plan prompts US senator’s calls to sanction Trump and Rubio
TEHRAN — U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen on Monday called on European governments and signatories to the Rome Statute to impose sanctions on President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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2026-09-22 21:11
By Ali Minabi
Shifting regional dynamics deepen pressure on Israel
TEHRAN – Developments in Yemen reveal the Axis of Resistance’s new strategy to reshape the strategic landscape from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and East Africa.
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2026-09-22 21:11
Washington and Tel Aviv face global revolt at 81st UN General Assembly
TEHRAN — The 81st United Nations General Assembly opened Tuesday under a cloud of unprecedented hostility toward the United States and Israel.
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2026-09-22 21:10
Mehr Media Group receives two awards at OANA Awards 2026 in Moscow
TEHRAN – Mehr Media Group received two awards at the OANA Awards 2026 during the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) 65th anniversary conference in Moscow on Monday.
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2026-09-22 21:09
20th International Resistance Theater Festival kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN – The 20th International Resistance Theater Festival kicked off on Monday at the Azadi Tower in Tehran.
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2026-09-22 21:08
Diplomacy and military power don’t negate each other
Sobh-e-No emphasized the necessity of diplomacy backed by military power. Unfortunately, after the third (round of) imposed war, a false binary of war or negotiation has taken hold in Iran’s domestic political discourse. Some view negotiation as contradicting resistance, while others see war as an obstacle to diplomacy. Diplomacy without military backing does not work, and military power itself is inseparable from diplomacy.
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2026-09-22 21:04
Iran urges accountability for US-Israeli attacks at UN Human Rights Council
TEHRAN— Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva has called for international accountability over the United States and Israel’s aggression against Iran, accusing the two countries of violating international law and targeting civilians and critical infrastructure.
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2026-09-22 21:02
Araghchi: Defending Iran’s rights and interests is main goal at UN
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said defending the rights, interests and legitimacy of the Iranian people will be the central objective of his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, as Tehran seeks to present its positions and highlight the consequences of the recent US-Israeli war against Iran.
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2026-09-22 20:59
Leader mourns passing of Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani
TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed his profound condolences on the passing of Grand Ayatollah Seyed Mousa Shubairi Zanjani, describing his death as a profound loss that has left a considerable void among the foremost Shiite scholars of the contemporary era.
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2026-09-22 20:56
IRGC: Talks are another battlefield as Iran reveals new weapon test
TEHRAN — Iran is maintaining its military readiness while keeping diplomacy available as an instrument of national policy, Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said, stressing that negotiations should not be equated with compromise and can themselves constitute “another battlefield.”
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2026-09-22 20:52
Iran possesses sustainable deterrence, Qalibaf affirms
TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned the United States against attempting to pressure Iran into submission, stressing that the country’s military capabilities and sustained deterrence provide Tehran with the capacity to respond to threats while pursuing its national interests through diplomacy.
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2026-09-22 20:48
Pezeshkian: UN General Assembly must restore global trust and help end wars
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed hope that the annual United Nations General Assembly can help rebuild confidence in the international system and contribute to ending wars and bloodshed around the world.
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2026-09-22 20:45
Iran rejects US attempts to blame Tehran for rising fuel prices
TEHRAN — Iran has rejected US attempts to hold Tehran responsible for rising fuel prices, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei arguing that Washington is seeking to deflect responsibility for the consequences of the conflict and the disruption of commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-09-22 20:43
China rejects US sanctions on Iranian airlines
TEHRAN — China’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Beijing opposes US sanctions against Iran, including sanctions targeting Iranian airlines.
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2026-09-22 20:40
By Morteza Abdi
Beyond fabric and colors
Sovereignty, national identity and the dignity of the state in international law
TEHRAN - A national flag is far more than a piece of fabric bearing particular colors, symbols and designs. In constitutional law, public international law and the law of diplomatic relations, it is one of the most visible manifestations of a state’s identity, sovereignty, independence and representation.
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2026-09-22 20:32
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
Saddam and Trump’s shared delusion
TEHRAN — Yesterday marked the 46th anniversary of Saddam’s invasion of Iran. In the early days of the war, while standing on occupied Iranian soil near the country’s southwestern borders, Saddam told reporters that he would hold his next interview with them in Tehran a few days later.