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2026-10-21 20:40
By Staff Writer
Defense Without Limits
Iranian officials say Tehran will place no limits on hitting aggressors and their regional backers in case of a renewed US-Israeli attack
TEHRAN – The tone of the enemy toward Iran has sharply escalated again, with senior American and Israeli officials openly speaking of finishing the job and some analysts warning a new round of war is near, while Iranian political and military officials say the country is fully ready for a severe and unrestricted response.
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2026-10-21 20:25
Baqaei: US seeks to blame Iran for insecurity caused by its own aggression
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned Washington’s call for the international community to denounce Iran over insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States cannot evade responsibility for its own actions by portraying the victim as the aggressor.
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2026-10-21 20:07
Iran condemns US measures against Cuba as ‘criminal and illegal’
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned US sanctions and pressure against Cuba, describing Washington’s measures against the Caribbean nation as violations of international law and the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
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2026-10-21 20:05
Pezeshkian: Iran will not bow to US pressure, but does not seek war
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Iran does not seek war but will firmly resist US pressure and will never submit to threats, coercion, or bullying by Washington.
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2026-10-21 20:02
Russia is ready to help resolve Iran-US dispute, Putin says
TEHRAN— Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready to help resolve the dispute between Iran and the United States, citing Russia’s longstanding relationship with Tehran and expressing interest in Washington’s assessment of the situation in West Asia.
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2026-10-21 19:38
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The Hidden Economy of Iran’s VOD Market
Reaching an aggregate industry revenue of 13 trillion Tomans in 1403, Iran’s Video-on-Demand (VOD) sector operates on a distinct financial model: unlike the subscription-first global benchmark set by Netflix, domestic streaming economics are fundamentally anchored in telecom data traffic sharing and advertising capacity.
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2026-10-21 18:57
By Michael Bradburn-Ruster
‘No Kings’ protests reflect a crisis of imperial plutocracy in the US
ARIZONA- The most obvious focus of the current “No Kings” protests lies in US citizens’ immediate “bread and butter issues”: brutal cuts to education, social security, and health care ($1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and Childre’s Health Insurance); massive inflation that makes it hard to feed families, pay outrageous costs for health insurance, and endure the exorbitant price of fuel precipitated by the perfidious war on Iran, launched for a second time since June, 2025, in the midst of negotiations.
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2026-10-21 18:11
By Xavier Villar
A new security doctrine for Israel
MADRID - Israel has a new security doctrine. It has never been published, never presented to the public, and never formally adopted by the military establishment. And yet, since October 7, 2023, it is this unwritten concept, not the doctrine forged over decades, that has shaped Israeli decision-making and now dictates the country’s entire approach to security.
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2026-10-21 17:59
‘Developing trade relations with Africa requires results-oriented economic diplomacy’
TEHRAN- The Advisor to the President for Economic Cooperation, referring to the importance of coordination among government institutions, the private sector, and academic centers, said: “Developing trade relations with Africa requires moving from preliminary and ceremonial talks toward results-oriented economic diplomacy.”
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2026-10-21 17:59
Nagoya 2026: Navaei takes gold in Judo
TEHRAN - Ali Navaei won the first gold medal in judo at the Nagoya Asian Para Games by defeating Uzbekistan’s Islomjon Tukhtaboev.
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2026-10-21 17:59
Co-op MOU signed between Chambers of Commerce of Mashhad, Dushanbe
TEHRAN- During the trip of the Governor of Khorasan Razavi Province and his accompanying delegation to Tajikistan, a cooperation memorandum was signed between the Chambers of Commerce of Mashhad and Dushanbe with the aim of developing trade interactions and facilitating the activities of traders and businessmen of the two countries.
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2026-10-21 17:58
National Export Day ceremony held with President Pezeshkian in attendance
TEHRAN- The National Export Day ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, October 21, at the Summit Hall, with the attendance of President Masoud Pezeshkian; Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi; Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Seyed Mohammad Atabak; Head of the Trade Promotion Organization Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi; Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture Samad Hassanzadeh; those active in the field of foreign trade, and related experts, to honor national exemplary exporters.
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2026-10-21 17:17
Iran Strikes Gold in Nagoya as Rivals Watch the Medals Pile Up
Iran delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, collecting medals across multiple sports and setting new Games records, while its team events added several convincing victories.
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2026-10-21 16:20
Samarkand hosts global summit on children’s well-being
Samarkand, Uzbekistan, hosted the World Summit on Investing in Children’s Well-being, bringing together more than 600 participants from over 100 countries. Policymakers, UN officials and child welfare advocates discussed ways to improve children’s healthcare, education and protection. Childhood cancer, child poverty, mental health and social exclusion were among the key issues. The summit called for greater investment in children, stressing that lasting progress depends on turning international commitments into real improvements in children’s lives.
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2026-10-21 15:14
National Museum of Iran pays tribute to renowned archaeologist Yousef Majidzadeh
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has expressed its profound sorrow at the passing of Yousef Majidzadeh, one of Iran’s most distinguished archaeologists, whose research made significant contributions to the study of the country’s prehistoric cultures and early civilizations. Majidzadeh died in France on October 19, 2026, at the age of 90.
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2026-10-21 14:44
WHO delivers 10,000 cholera rapid diagnostic tests to Iran with CERF support
TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO), with support from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), has delivered 10,000 cholera rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) to Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education to strengthen early detection and help prevent potential outbreaks.
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2026-10-21 14:34
Iran joins countries with advanced quantum training laboratories
TEHRAN – Iran has joined countries with advanced laboratories for hands-on training in quantum technologies with the inauguration of three specialized facilities in quantum optics and quantum information, established with support from the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy.
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2026-10-21 14:30
By Afshin Majlesi
Samarkand summit calls for greater investment in children’s well-being
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan - Hundreds of policymakers, international officials and child welfare advocates gathered in the historic Uzbek city of Samarkand on Wednesday for a global summit aimed at making children’s health, education and protection a greater priority for governments.
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2026-10-21 14:16
FAO to strengthen pest management, protect production in Kerman date palm groves
TEHRAN – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has visited date palm groves in Kerman Province to strengthen the management of pests and diseases through technical cooperation, field-based interventions and engagement with national and provincial stakeholders.
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2026-10-21 13:22
Haghshenas grabs Iran’s second gold in para taekwondo: 2026 Nagoya
TEHRAN - Hamed Haghshenas won the gold medal in the 2026 Asian Para Games by defeating Uzbekistan’s Umarjon Muydinov on Wednesday.
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2026-10-21 12:38
Iran’s para taekwondo athlete Bakht wins gold
TEHRAN - Alireza Bakht won the gold medal in para taekwondo of the 2026 Asian Para Games on Wednesday.
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2026-10-21 11:54
Men’s sitting volleyball rout Kazakhstan in Nagoya
TEHRAN - Iran’s national men’s sitting volleyball team defeated Kazakhstan 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-12) and finished top of Group 2 in the 2026 Asian Para Games on Wednesday.
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2026-10-21 11:50
Rouhollah Rostami wins Silver in para powerlifting
TEHRAN - Rouhollah Rostami, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, won the silver medal in the 88 kg category of para powerlifting at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
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2026-10-21 11:48
Men’s goalball team beaten by China in Asian Para Games
TEHRAN - Iran’s national men’s goalball team lost to China in the preliminary round of the sport at the Nagoya Asian Para Games on Wednesday.
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2026-10-21 11:44
Women’s sitting volleyball overcome Mongolia
TEHRAN – Iran national women’s sitting volleyball team beat Mongolia 3-0 (26-8, 25-12, 25-9) on Wednesday and advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Para Games.
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2026-10-21 10:19
Zare wins men’s 100m in 2026 Asian Para Games
TEHRAN - Alireza Zare, Iran’s men’s 100m sprinter, took first place in the final at the Nagoya Asian Para Games on Wednesday.
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2026-10-20 22:11
Tehran session to explore British composer Malcolm Arnold’s musical legacy
TEHRAN- A specialist session examining the film music of British composer Sir Malcolm Arnold, known for his nine symphonies and Oscar-winning score for “The Bridge on the River Kwai,” will be held at Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Thursday.
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2026-10-20 22:11
“Gaza Girl” short film takes anti-war message to festivals in France, US
TEHRAN- Iranian short film “Gaza Girl,” written and directed by Hossein Babaeian, was screened at the 13th Hendaia Film Festival in France and is set to participate in the Authentic Global Films festival in the United States in November, continuing its international festival run.
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2026-10-20 22:10
TMoCA website displays 1,000 artworks
TEHRAN – The head of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has announced that it is now possible to view the museum’s collection online.
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2026-10-20 22:10
Mehr Media Group delegation visits Armenpress, discusses expanding media cooperation
TEHRAN – A delegation from the Mehr Media Group held talks with the management of the Armenpress news agency in Armenia regarding the expansion of media cooperation and the development of joint productions.