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2026-02-22 22:33

Tehran cultural center to host reading performance of Anton Chekhov’s “The Bear”

TEHRAN- Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov’s play “The Bear: A Joke in One Act” on Tuesday.

2026-02-22 22:33

Garcia Lorca’s “The House of Bernarda Alba” on stage at Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater

TEHRAN – An adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s 1936 play “The House of Bernarda Alba” is on stage at the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran.

2026-02-22 22:32

Artists invited to contribute to intl. cartoon festival highlighting World Quds Day

TEHRAN- The call for the fourth edition of the International Cartoon Festival of Al-Quds Day has been announced.

2026-02-22 22:18

Tehran warns a new US war against Iran would ‘disintegrate global order’

TEHRAN — Any American military confrontation with Iran would not remain confined to its borders but would trigger "an inevitable path toward the disintegration of the global order," Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, citing an alleged Iranian source close to decision-making circles in Tehran.

2026-02-22 22:13

Araghchi reaffirms Iran’s inalienable nuclear rights in call with IAEA chief

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has once again asserted Iran’s unwavering commitment to its sovereign nuclear rights, making it clear that Tehran will not be intimidated by U.S. bullying.

2026-02-22 22:07

By Xavier Villar

Redefining the Persian Gulf: Iran and the shift toward multipolar security

MADRID – The security order of the Persian Gulf is undergoing a gradual but unmistakable transformation. For much of the post-Cold War period, regional stability rested on a relatively clear hierarchy. The United States provided overwhelming military predominance, Persian Gulf monarchies aligned within that framework, and Iran occupied a position defined largely through containment.

2026-02-22 22:03

French government issued fake passports to leaders of Iranian terror cult

TEHRAN – The French government has issued fake passports for two top members of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization so they can travel between countries more freely—a move that blatantly violates not only international law but also France's own domestic laws.

Donald Trump gestures as Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during an event about weight-loss drugs in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on November 6, 2025.

2026-02-22 21:54

By Saleh Abidi Maleki

Eight presidents, one failed playbook

A history lesson for Trump on why Iranians have not 'capitulated'

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with American media, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered President Trump some straightforward advice. He noted that previous American administrations have tried everything against Iran—sanctions, assassinations, and pressure—and that none of it worked. If Trump wants a deal, Araghchi said, he needs to engage with Iran differently.

2026-02-22 21:39

Iran, US likely to resume nuclear talks Thursday

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday he would likely meet U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday in Geneva in line with efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the latest nuclear standoff between Tehran and Washington.

2026-02-22 20:27

Words vs. action: The Arab-Islamic response to Huckabee's provocation

TEHRAN – Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, ignited a storm of criticism across the Middle East when he suggested it would be “fine” if Israel expanded to control the land between the Nile and the Euphrates. The swift and unified backlash from Arab and Islamic governments underscores not only regional anxieties but also growing suspicion of Washington’s support for Israel’s maximalist ambitions.

2026-02-22 20:27

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hamat Air Base: A critical test of Lebanese sovereignty

SOUTH LEBANON — The growing controversy surrounding Hamat Air Base has ignited urgent questions about sovereignty, transparency, and Lebanon’s potential entanglement in a broader regional war.

2026-02-22 20:26

By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli leadership: The cycle of corruption that drives aggression

TEHRAN – Power under pressure often reveals its survival instincts. In the Israeli regime’s case, political crisis and regional violence have become increasingly intertwined.

2026-02-22 18:30

Man fatally shot by law enforcement at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach

A man was shot and killed by law enforcement personnel at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., early Sunday morning, The Hill reported.

2026-02-22 17:53

Denmark rejects Trump’s plan to send hospital boat to Greenland

Denmark’s defense minister on Sunday rejected a plan by President Trump to send a “great hospital boat” to Greenland, the Arctic island and semiautonomous territory of Denmark that Mr. Trump has long sought to acquire, New York Times reported.

2026-02-22 16:34

Trump to increase his new global tariffs to 15%

US President Donald Trump has said he will impose global tariffs of 15%, as he has continued to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes, the BBC reported.

2026-02-22 16:29

Afghanistan promises ‘appropriate response’ after deadly Pakistani strikes

Pakistan’s military early on Sunday carried out air raids in Afghanistan, targeting what it called “camps and hideouts” belonging to armed groups behind a spate of recent attacks, including a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Al Jazeera reported.

2026-02-22 16:21

Latest issue of Iran National Museum Journal now available

TEHRAN - Jebrael Nokandeh, director-general of the National Museum of Iran, said on Sunday that the latest edition of the museum’s journal, which is published every six months, has been released.

2026-02-22 16:21

Nowruz a great opportunity to deepen Iranian-Islamic identity: minister

TEHRAN -- Nowruz 1405 (March 2026), which focuses on harmony and empathy and aims to rebuild social spirit, provides the ground for strengthening social capital and Iranian-Islamic identity. Nowruz is an opportunity to create solidarity and public joy.

2026-02-22 16:18

Iran is not like any other West Asian country, Turkish researcher says

TEHRAN -- Iran is not at all like any other country in the West Asia. People are very civil, calm, kind, and cultured. Even in the smallest villages, when they realize you are a foreigner, they treat you with complete respect.

2026-02-22 16:10

Heravi House registered on Iran’s national heritage list

TEHRAN – The Heravi House, a historical property in the city of Gorgan in Golestan province, has been registered on Iran’s National Heritage List, officials said.

2026-02-22 16:05

Nearly 450 Afghans return from Iran in one day

TEHRAN – Taliban authorities have said 449 Afghan refugees have been deported from Iran on Wednesday, February 18.

2026-02-22 16:00

‘Moscow, Tehran to establish joint technological market’

TEHRAN – Lauding Iran’s achievements and progress in the technology sector, Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has said that Russia and Iran intend to establish a joint market for technological products within a third country.

2026-02-22 15:56

TEDPIX drops 85,000 points on Sunday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Securities Exchange (TSE), lost 85,148 points to 3.618 million on Sunday, which is the second day of the Iranian calendar week.

Ramadan unites Muslims worldwide with unique traditions

2026-02-22 15:51

By Maryam Tavassoli

Ramadan unites Muslims worldwide with unique traditions

TEHRAN – Ramadan is a month that unites Muslims from all over the world by observing religious rituals with unique traditions that may be different but have the same purposes.

2026-02-22 15:45

Farmed shrimp output rises 37% to over 62,000 tons

TEHRAN – Iran’s farmed shrimp production increased 37 percent year-on-year to more than 62,000 tons in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in March 20), supported by improved disease control and strengthened health management measures, a veterinary official said.

2026-02-22 15:37

Solar capacity expands fivefold as renewables reach 4,162 MW

TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable power capacity has risen sharply, with solar installations expanding more than fivefold and total renewable capacity reaching 4,162 megawatts, a senior energy official said.

2026-02-22 15:33

NDF allocates $1b to strategic Makran projects

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Development Fund (NDF) has allocated around $1.0 billion to strategic projects in the Makran region, as part of broader financing of infrastructure and production schemes in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, a senior official said.

2026-02-22 15:29