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2026-09-29 11:44
Vahid Barimanlou wins Iran’s ninth gold in 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iranian kurash athlete Majid Vahid Barimanlou claimed a gold medal in the 2026 Asian games on Tuesday.
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2026-09-29 00:01
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2026-09-28 21:03
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
National Children’s Week to focus on rights, future of Iranian children
TEHRAN – “Children’s Smiles, The Alphabet of the Homeland” has been chosen as the slogan of Iran’s National Children’s Week, which will be held from October 7 to 13, with a focus on children’s rights, well-being, participation and their role in shaping the country’s future.
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2026-09-28 21:02
Culture Minister addresses academics, students at St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Art
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance addressed the faculty and students at the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts on Sunday and stressed the importance of taking a strategic view of Iranian-Russian cultural and civilizational dialogue as a means of building resilience against future crises. He also discussed the country’s cultural elements and its “cultural shield” in the face of military threats.
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2026-09-28 21:02
By staff writer
UK arrests over 50 protesters in Liverpool, criminalizing solidarity with Palestine Action
TEHRAN — British police arrested more than 50 pro-Palestine demonstrators outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Sunday. The mass arrests escalate a state campaign to criminalize solidarity with Gaza and shield UK complicity in the ongoing Israeli genocide.
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2026-09-28 21:02
Iraqis hold rallies protesting suspension of flights with Iran
TEHRAN – Large numbers of people held protests in the shrine cities of Najaf and Karbala to express their strong opposition to the Iraqi government’s decision to suspend direct flights between Iran and Iraq at the Trump administration’s order.
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2026-09-28 21:01
By staff writer
South Lebanon faces aggressive Israeli offensive as US ‘diplomacy’ provides cover
TEHRAN — A massive explosion orchestrated by Israeli forces tore through the coastal town of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Monday, sending violent tremors across the Tyre district.
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2026-09-28 21:00
By Ali Minabi
Toxic warfare threatens Gaza’s survival
TEHRAN – As though the Israeli regime had not already taken enough Palestinian lives, it now appears to be employing new methods to harm and kill them.
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2026-09-28 21:00
The enemy’s narrative of control over the Strait of Hormuz has been challenged
Khorasan, in an analysis of Iran’s repeated seizure of enemy equipment in the Strait of Hormuz, wrote: The IRGC Navy has announced the capture of a second advanced uncrewed surface vessel (USV) belonging to the terrorist US military.
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2026-09-28 20:58
Iran files formal complaint with UN over Trump’s ‘hateful and disgusting’ threats
TEHRAN — Iran has formally lodged a robust protest with the United Nations, denouncing the inflammatory remarks made by US President Donald Trump during the 81st session of the General Assembly. Tehran has warned that such declarations, delivered from the highest international podium, represent a severe breach of the UN Charter and the foundational principles of international law.
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2026-09-28 20:58
Report: Eight US Marines wounded in Iranian strike near Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — An Iranian anti-ship cruise missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz has left at least eight US Marines wounded, exposing the mounting operational vulnerabilities of the American military presence in West Asia and puncturing Washington’s carefully curated narrative of naval dominance in the Persian Gulf.
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2026-09-28 20:57
IRGC reaffirms commitment to resistance path on Nasrallah martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the path of late Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, saying his legacy continues to strengthen the regional resistance front and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
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2026-09-28 20:56
New Tehran gallery blends history with digital tourism
The “Stories of Tehran” gallery is inaugurated at the Kushk-e Bagh-e Honar cultural complex in Tehran’s Abbasabad Cultural and Tourism Zone on September 27, 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day and Tehran Week. The exhibition presents the capital’s political, social, cultural and artistic history through historical maps, photographs, timelines and interactive displays, while highlighting artificial intelligence and digital technologies as tools for developing future tourism experiences.
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2026-09-28 20:55
Iranians ready to defend homeland against any aggression: commander
TEHRAN— Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination, has stressed the Iranian people’s readiness to defend their homeland, saying the nation’s preparedness, together with that of the Armed Forces, sends a clear message to any adversary contemplating aggression against Iran.
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2026-09-28 20:52
US aviation sanctions threaten flight safety and human lives, Iran says
TEHRAN— Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has condemned Washington’s latest sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector, warning that restrictions on access to aircraft parts, equipment, and technical services could have consequences that extend beyond trade and directly affect flight safety and human life.
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2026-09-28 20:50
Leader: The enemy dares not venture beyond Arabian Sea — and soon will be driven from there
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message on Monday saying that due to the painful blows that the enemy has suffered at the hands of Iranian armed forces and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, it has sought refuge in the Arabian Sea and it will soon be expelled from there.
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2026-09-28 19:29
By Shahrokh Saei
Ghalibaf underscores significance of Xi’s shared future vision, four global initiatives
TEHRAN — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s Parliament speaker and special representative for China affairs, has voiced strong support for President Xi Jinping’s vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, as Iran and China mark the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
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2026-09-28 18:49
Iran-Uzbekistan 5-month trade stands at $280m
TEHRAN- Iran’s commercial attaché in Uzbekistan, referring to more than $280 million in trade between the two countries in the first five months of this year, cited agricultural exports, technological cooperation, and joint investment as key pillars for expanding Iran-Uzbekistan trade.
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2026-09-28 18:44
Follow-ups return 60% of damaged petchem capacity to production cycle
TEHRAN- The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company, saying that this year, given the damage to energy facilities and the gas imbalance, tougher conditions are predicted for the industry, said: Through measures and follow-ups, 60 percent of the damaged capacity of petrochemical plants has returned to the production cycle.
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2026-09-28 18:39
Unloading of essential goods at northern ports accelerated
TEHRAN- The CEO of the Ports and Maritime Organization announced a more than 90% growth in the unloading of essential goods at northern ports and, referring to port and customs operations becoming 24-hour, reported a significant reduction in the unloading time of vessels and cargo dwell time at port terminals and the country’s transit borders.
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2026-09-28 18:30
Lost in Hormuz, Found in Iran
Iran says it has captured another U.S. underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, with the seized REMUS 600 now under examination for its equipment and stored data. Tehran has presented the incident as evidence of its growing surveillance and electronic-warfare capabilities.
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2026-09-28 18:17
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Beyond melodrama: Khajepasha on war, childhood and duty of Iranian cinema
TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajepasha believes cinema should do more than portray suffering. For him, a film dealing with war, the death of children, or a social tragedy should leave audiences with questions rather than simply tears.
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2026-09-28 18:17
Beyond the Tears
Director Babak Khajepasha, maker of "Land of Angels," speaks candidly about telling the stories of children killed in war, from Gaza to Minab. He explains why he believes audiences should be pushed to think rather than simply weep, what he saw at Hiroshima's memorial, and why he thinks major film festivals have lost their way. He also talks about filming during the forty-day war and why he sees family as the heart of his cinema.
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2026-09-28 16:51
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran gallery traces capital’s past, explores future of smart tourism
TEHRAN – A new gallery in Tehran is taking visitors on a journey through the capital’s political, social, cultural and artistic history while using digital technology and artificial intelligence to offer a glimpse of how tourism in the city could evolve in the future.
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2026-09-28 16:33
Noshad Alamiyan wins bronze in table tennis: 2026 Nagoya
TEHRAN – Noshad Alamiyan from Iran claimed a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.
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2026-09-28 15:11
Tehran hosts workshop on motorcycle helmet safety
TEHRAN – The National Road Safety Commission, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has convened a high-level consultative workshop on motorcycle helmet safety to strengthen the country’s legislative framework and improve protection for motorcyclists.
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2026-09-28 15:07
Over 80 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 82 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from September 19 to 25, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-09-28 15:02
Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, INN to develop nanotech cooperation
TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy and the Inter-Islamic Network on Nanotechnology (INN) have agreed to bolster collaborative efforts through implementing joint research projects in nanotechnology and advanced materials.
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2026-09-28 14:43
WHO representative highlights role of medical universities in evidence-based health policy
TEHRAN – Dr. Jean Jabbour, WHO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, has underscored the vital role of medical universities in strengthening national capacity for evidence-based policymaking, advancing research and innovation, and supporting resilient health systems in the face of emerging challenges.
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2026-09-28 14:41
First group of migratory pelicans spotted in northwestern Iran
TEHRAN – The first group of migratory pelicans has been spotted at Solduz Wetland in Naqadeh County, northwestern Iran.