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2025-11-03 18:21
Batool Subeiti
Legitimacy from the people: The will that defines victory
LONDON - Despite the destruction that war leaves behind, true victory belongs to those with unyielding willpower.
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2025-11-03 18:21
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Electoral crisis and shadow of Geagea’s presidential ambition
A dispute over expatriate voting exposes Lebanon’s entrenched political maneuvering and paralysis
BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s cabinet has postponed a decision on proposed electoral amendments until Thursday, awaiting the report of a ministerial committee tasked with reviewing the changes.
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2025-11-03 18:19
By Farrokh Hesabi
The Spike of Silence: From power to prayer, the heartrending story of Kazemi
TEHRAN - One of Iran’s brightest volleyball stars, Saber Kazemi, went from lighting up arenas with his spikes to lying in a hospital room, fighting for life. His story is a haunting reminder of the human fragility behind the glory of sport.
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2025-11-03 18:18
By Wesam Bahrani
Israel, U.S. fabricating a plot to justify attack on Iraq
TEHRAN – The American and Israeli regimes fabricate an Iraqi threat to justify aggression and destabilize regional stability.
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2025-11-03 17:27
Lighting and security system installed at Lar’s Neshat Garden
TEHRAN - The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Larestan has completed and inaugurated a lighting and surveillance camera project at the historical Neshat Garden in Lar, southern Iran, the department’s head said.
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2025-11-03 17:27
Ardabil aims to become hub for health and winter tourism, governor-general says
TEHRAN – Ardabil province, with its more than 1,800 historical monuments, unique natural attractions, and excellent geopolitical position, is on track to become Iran’s leading hub for health, winter, and nature-based tourism.
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2025-11-03 17:27
House of late Dr. Shariati even highlights Davarzan’s history and culture, governor says
TEHRAN – The house of the late Dr. Ali Shariati, the 20th-century Iranian revolutionary and sociologist renowned for his work on the sociology of religion, holds significance beyond being a historical monument, the governor of Davarzan has said.
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2025-11-03 17:26
UNESCO recognizes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN--The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand.
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2025-11-03 17:15
Golestan Palace: centuries-old canal to be restored to revive Persian garden layout
TEHRAN – Restoration work on a historical water canal at Tehran’s UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace is set to begin after 13 years, as part of efforts to revive the traditional geometry of the Persian garden.
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2025-11-03 16:11
Persepolis to face Tractor at 2025/26 Hazfi Cup Round of 32
TEHRAN – Tractor football team will host Persepolis at Round of 32 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup.
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2025-11-03 16:02
Iran Food Expo to showcase power of Iranian brands
TEHRAN- Rashid Azizpour, the secretary general of the Federation of Iranian Food Associations, stated that the Iranian Food Industries Exhibition titled IRAN FOOD EXPO, which will be held during December 3-6, at the Iran Mall Exhibition Center in Tehran, with the efforts of the Federation of Iranian Food Associations, will be held with a different approach this year.
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2025-11-03 15:27
Tehran to host Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference
TEHRAN – The sixth Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference will kick off tomorrow in Tehran and will wrap up on Friday.
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2025-11-03 15:24
Iran, Russia agree to form joint transport task force, digital single window
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have agreed to establish a joint transport task force and launch a digital single window system between Tehran and Moscow to address logistical challenges and boost bilateral trade, a senior Iranian transport official said.
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2025-11-03 15:20
Pezeshkian inaugurates 4 key water, power projects across Iran
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday inaugurated four major water and power projects nationwide via video conference, marking a new step in expanding Iran’s renewable energy capacity and improving water infrastructure.
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2025-11-03 15:13
Iran, China stress creation of joint cooperative committee to boost economic ties
TEHRAN – Iran and China have agreed to form a joint cooperative committee to enhance collaboration in key economic sectors, including agriculture, mining, petrochemicals, and joint investment, officials from both sides said during a meeting in Tehran.
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2025-11-03 15:08
Iranian swimmer Gholami calls for more support
TEHRAN - Mohammadmahdi Gholami, who won two gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG), says that he expects the officials give more support to swimming.
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2025-11-03 15:03
Tehran hosting 25th intl. Industry Exhibition
TEHRAN – The 25th International Industry Exhibition has opened at Tehran’s Permanent International Fair Grounds, bringing together more than 300 Iranian and foreign companies to showcase the latest industrial technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.
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2025-11-03 14:51
128 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 128 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from October 25 to 31, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2025-11-03 14:03
Pasteur Institute of Iran holds intl. pandemic preparedness course in Pakistan
TEHRAN – The Pasteur Institute of Iran has organized a week-long international training course in Pakistan to enhance the pandemic preparedness capacity in addressing future health threats.
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2025-11-03 13:54
Iran secures first place among Islamic nations in Leiden ranking
TEHRAN – The 2025 Leiden University ranking system has included 48 Iranian universities among the top 1,594 universities worldwide, up from 46 in 2024, ranking the country first among Islamic nations in terms of the number of universities for the second consecutive year.
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2025-11-03 12:44
Iranian women in sports: A bright future ahead
TEHRAN - Women’s sports in Iran have made remarkable progress over the past few decades. Despite various challenges, Iranian female athletes have continued to break barriers and inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their athletic dreams.
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2025-11-03 11:00
Iran lose to Philippines at 2025 AVC Asian Women’s U16 Championship
TEHRAN - The Philippines stunned Iran with a 25-21, 25-22, 25-22 victory to move on to the next round of the 2nd AVC Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball Championship on Sunday.
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2025-11-03 00:01
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2025-11-02 22:52
Return to Muscat
TEHRAN- In a note, Shargh covered the visit of Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, to Oman and the diplomatic consultations between the two countries. It wrote: From a strategic perspective, this visit reflects the exceptional relationship between Iran and Oman, a relationship built not on noise and rivalry, but on trust and mutual respect. Over the years, Oman has consistently played the role of a bridge between Iran and Western and Arab states.
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2025-11-02 21:53
IRGC Navy commander inspects forces on strategic Persian Gulf islands
TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, visited the islands of Bu Musa and Siri on Sunday to assess the combat readiness of stationed forces and equipment.
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2025-11-02 21:53
Iran parliament speaker condemns bloodshed in Sudan
TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament speaker has categorically condemned the death and destruction in the Sudanese city of El Fasher, calling for peace and security there.
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2025-11-02 21:52
Two volunteer security forces martyred in terrorist attack in SE Iran
TEHRAN – Two members of Iran’s volunteer security forces have been killed in an armed attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the Quds Base of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force announced in a statement on Saturday.
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2025-11-02 21:51
Russian FM says no limits for military cooperation with Iran
TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the sky is the limit when it comes to military and technical cooperation with Iran, adding Russia is currently meeting Iran’s needs.
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2025-11-02 21:50
Iran intensifies diplomatic efforts to free national detained in Turkey
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing efforts to secure the release of Ahmad Reza Beyzaei, an Iranian university professor currently detained in Turkey, emphasizing that all available diplomatic channels and tools are being employed.
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2025-11-02 21:49
By Xavier Villar
At the heart of regional architecture, Iran is inevitable
MADRID – The international scene in the Persian Gulf often appears as a board defined by historical inertia, deep rivalries, and shifting alliances. The recent call by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi for the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to adopt a proactive and consistent policy of engagement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is more than diplomatic courtesy: it reflects two decades of geopolitical realism.