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2026-09-12 20:45
Iran says IAEA chief’s reports helped pave way for US-Israeli attacks
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency of helping create a narrative that was later used by the United States and Israel to justify military attacks against Iran.
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2026-09-12 20:40
Iran urges genuine reform of international governance mechanisms
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for genuine reform of international governance mechanisms, arguing that effective multilateralism requires equal respect for national sovereignty, non-discriminatory enforcement of international law and greater representation for developing countries.
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2026-09-12 20:37
By Maede Zaman Fashami
All the Pentagon’s men
The Iran war and a crisis of command in the US: what do 12 departures mean?
TEHRAN — Since the beginning of the war against Iran, Donald Trump and his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, have repeatedly described the performance of US forces and the results of American military operations in glowing terms, using phrases such as “victory,” “historic success,” and “major military achievements.”
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2026-09-12 20:34
‘Utterly absurd’: Iran rebuffs US attempt to invoke 9/11 to justify reckless war
TEHRAN — Iran has strongly dismissed Washington’s attempts to weaponize the anniversary of the September 11 attacks to rationalize and justify a “reckless and unlawful war” against the Islamic Republic, exposing the glaring historical and moral contradictions underlying decades of aggressive American foreign policy and military interventionism.
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2026-09-12 20:33
Pezeshkian pursues wider economic ties and financial alternatives on BRICS sidelines
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has used his participation in the BRICS summit in New Delhi to intensify bilateral diplomacy with key members of the grouping, holding a series of meetings with the leaders of India, Malaysia, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates as Tehran seeks to expand trade ties and promote financial mechanisms less vulnerable to Western pressure.
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2026-09-12 17:01
Iran Reach AVC Volleyball Final
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2026-09-12 16:45
Quzlu: A stepped village offering a glimpse of rural Iran
TEHRAN - The stepped village of Quzlu, nestled in the mountainous landscape of northwestern Iran, offers travelers a chance to experience traditional rural architecture, unspoiled nature and a time-honored cultural heritage.
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2026-09-12 16:45
Iranian women showcase traditional crafts at BRICS exhibition in New Delhi
TEHRAN – A group of female Iranian artisans highlight skills at a handicraft’s exhibition being held on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
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2026-09-12 16:44
Iran Air seeks to resume flights to Malaysia
TEHRAN - Iran’s flag carrier, Iran Air, has explored the resumption of flights to Malaysia following a lengthy suspension, the airline said after its chief executive met with Malaysia’s ambassador to Iran.
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2026-09-12 16:40
Changwon 2026: Iranian para shooters win gold and silver
TEHRAN - Faezeh Ahmadi and Nasrin Shahi Samakhoun from Iran claimed a gold and silver medal respectively at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships on Saturday.
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2026-09-12 16:20
Where farmlands bloom in gold
Sunflower fields in Isfahan have created a spectacular golden landscape across the region’s farmlands as the flowers bloom.
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2026-09-12 16:18
Webinar on fertility preservation for people over 30 set for October
TEHRAN – Royan Institute will host a specialized webinar on October 1 to help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, focusing on fertility preservation options and strategies for single women and men over 30.
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2026-09-12 15:35
National document on Persian medicine governance being developed
TEHRAN - The first expert meeting to develop the National Governance Document for Iranian Traditional Medicine was held with the aim of reviewing the sector’s overarching policies, bringing together senior officials, leading academics, and representatives of executive bodies.
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2026-09-12 15:33
Forensic Medicine Organization seeks to enhance ties with ICRC
TEHRAN – Iran’s Forensic Medicine Organization has voiced its readiness to maintain and expand cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), with a focus on strengthening joint efforts in scientific, educational, and operational fields, alongside the provision of equipment.
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2026-09-12 13:21
TPO head outlines 3-pillar strategy to overcome export barriers
TEHRAN — Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (PMO), has outlined three core priorities for the organization this year: monitoring, facilitation, and proactive engagement.
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2026-09-12 13:08
Iran discover rivals at 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s canoe polo team have discovered their opponents at the 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships.
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2026-09-12 13:08
Economists’ prescription for breaking Iran’s inflation cycle
TEHRAN- Iran’s inflation has become a persistent, multi-layered economic problem that cannot be solved through a single tool or a simple policy choice. Economists interviewed by IRNA argue that suppressing prices, restricting demand, or relying only on monetary instruments such as interest rates or liquidity controls will not break the inflation cycle. Inflation can only be contained when the policymaker simultaneously controls the money-creation engine, directs financial resources toward production, prevents supply-side shocks, and protects the purchasing power of vulnerable groups without generating a new inflationary wave.
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2026-09-12 13:05
Restoring stability, trust, predictability: private sector’s roadmap for Iran’s economy
TEHRAN- Hossein Pirmoazen, the vice chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasizes in a note that restoring stability, trust, and predictability to the economy provides the basis for returning capital to production, increasing employment, and strengthening hope in society.
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2026-09-12 12:58
ECO stresses speedy operationalization of regional center for anti-corruption co-op between members
TEHRAN- At the meeting of prosecutors general of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in Kazakhstan, on Friday, September 11, the ECO Secretary General emphasized the need to expedite the operationalization of the “ECO Regional Center for Cooperation among Anti-Corruption Bodies and High Inspectors (Ombudsmen).”
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2026-09-12 12:14
Iran advance to 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship final
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Australia 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-17, 25-22) at the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship semifinals on Saturday.
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2026-09-12 11:12
Iran basketball victorious over Chinese Taipei in 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN - Iran bounced back from their opening defeat to Qatar with a 72-69 win over Chinese Taipei at the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday.
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2026-09-12 00:01
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2026-09-11 20:31
By staff writer
Iranian strikes force UAE to dismantle plans for its AI mega-campus
TEHRAN — The United Arab Emirates is quietly dismantling its blueprint for a 5-gigawatt artificial intelligence project, abandoning plans for a centralized campus in Abu Dhabi in favor of a dispersed network of hardened facilities.
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2026-09-11 20:26
“Land of Angels” wins Grand Prix at Kazan International Film Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” received the Grand Prix for Best Feature Film at the 22nd Altyn Minbar Kazan International Film Festival, during the closing ceremony of the event in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan on Thursday.
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2026-09-11 20:26
Hilaj Theater to show legal drama filmed theater “Inter Alia”
TEHRAN – The filmed theater “Inter Alia” directed by Justin Martin will be shown at the Hilaj Theater in Tehran on Sunday.
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2026-09-11 20:26
Akbar Zanjanpour to stage Athol Fugard’s “The Island” at Tehran’s City Theater
TEHRAN – Iranian actor and theater director Akbar Zanjanpour will stage the play “The Island,” written by South African playwright Athol Fugard, at the Tehran’s City Theater from September 16.
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2026-09-11 20:25
By staff writer
Protesters in Cyprus condemn Herzog’s visit, denounce embrace of Israel
TEHRAN — Israeli “President” Isaac Herzog faced sharp condemnation during an official visit to Nicosia on Thursday, as human rights organizations and anti-war activists gathered outside the Presidential Palace to denounce the Christodoulides administration for hosting the head of a regime conducting genocide in Gaza.
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2026/09/11
US acting Navy secretary: Iran ‘blew the hell out of’ US base in Bahrain
Iran FM: ‘The American people deserve better than footing the bill for Israel’s wars’
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed candid statements from top US Navy leadership acknowledging the extensive destruction at the American 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, framing the damage as definitive proof of the impact of Iran’s retaliatory operations.
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2026-09-11 20:21
By Ali Minabi
Ansar Allah Now Commands Bab al-Mandab Strait
Yemeni forces secure 5,400 km²; Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree confirms ban on Saudi vessels remains active
TEHRAN – The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have seized control of the country’s western coast, further consolidating their hold over the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait after capturing more than 5,400 square kilometers of territory from Saudi Arabia.
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2026/09/11
By Dr Saied Reza Ameli
A quarter century of US war crimes at wedding celebrations
TEHRAN- The developments of recent decades in West Asia and beyond bear stark witness to a bitter truth: the military interventions and sustained strategic manoeuvres of dominant powers, notably the terrorist regime of the United States, have unfailingly come at the cost of thousands of defenseless lives.