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Today 20:28
First round of Gaza talks in Egypt ends on ‘positive’ note
The first round of indirect talks between mediators and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, concluded Tuesday and was described by participants as positive, producing a roadmap and mechanisms for the current negotiating cycle.
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Today 20:28
By Garsha Vazirian
‘Unprecedented Arab abandonment:’ What Hamas means, and why Gaza calls it betrayal
TEHRAN – On the second anniversary of October 7’s Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, Hamas issued a statement that landed like a verdict, denouncing what it called “shameful international silence and complicity, and unprecedented Arab abandonment.”
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Today 20:27
Mehr Media Group hosts roundtable on Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian future
TEHRAN – The Mehr Media Group convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Palestinian issue on the second anniversary of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, Hamas’ surprise military operation in southern Israel that reshaped regional dynamics and highlighted Gaza’s plight.
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Today 20:20
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Resalat suspension: Turning law into a tool to counter cultural resistance
The proposed suspension of Resalat is the result of narrow political calculations
BEIRUT—In a move described as an attempt to save Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s image and avoid a new political crisis, the Lebanese government has decided to “suspend” the license granted to the Lebanese Association for the Arts (Resalat).
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Today 20:08
By Salman Parviz
Long standing China-U.S. rivalry
TEHRAN – The United States and China have one of the world’s most and complex historical relationship. Since 1949, the countries have experienced period of both tension and cooperation over issues like trade, climate change, and Taiwan.
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Today 19:38
Iranian short “Mania” honored at Japan’s Top Indie Film Awards
TEHRAN- Iranian short film “Mania,” directed and produced by Maryam Sharifzadeh, has garnered significant recognition at the recent Summer Edition of the Top Indie Film Awards in Tokyo, Japan.
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Today 19:38
“Iranian Cinema Night” to be held at Carleton University in Ottawa
TEHRAN – Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, will host the “Iranian Cinema Night” program on Wednesday, screening seven short films by Iranian filmmakers.
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Today 19:37
Austria to host commemoration ceremony for Mahmoud Farshchian
TEHRAN – The cultural attaché office of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Austria, in collaboration with the Hafez and Hammer-Purgstall Cultural Association in Austria and the Iranian Wisdom House in Vienna, will hold a memorial event for the renowned Iranian painter and master of Persian miniature Mahmoud Farshchian, who passed away in August at the age of 95.
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Today 19:35
By Wesam Bahrani
IOF casualties amid ongoing Gaza genocide
TEHRAN – Hebrew media has reported the death of an Israel Occupation Force (IOF) soldier and the injury of five others.
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Today 17:58
Basra roadshow: necessity of developing tourism and border cooperation between Iran and Iraq
TEHRAN-- Iraq roadshow was held on October 6 with the participation of more than 50 tourism and investment companies from Basra province.
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Today 17:57
Amir Kabir memorial hall reopens in Golestan Palace
TEHRAN-- The Amir Kabir Memorial Hall in Talar-e Almas (Almas Mansion) of Golestan Palace was reopened with the unveiling of some of the educational documents of the Qajar period, including the academic records of Qajar King Ahmad Shah and a group of students from madrasa of Dar ul-Funun.
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Today 17:57
Deputy minister highlights growth in rural tourism and community empowerment
TEHRAN— Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei has emphasized the growth in Iran’s rural tourism aimed to empower local communities and help reverse migration to villages.
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Today 17:57
Four museums open under Mostazafan Foundation
TEHRAN— Four new museums have recently been inaugurated under the Mostazafan Foundation’s Dafineh Museum Group.
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Today 17:49
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism ministry highlights intl. collaboration, domestic restoration efforts
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts held a press meeting on Tuesday to outline recent achievements in cultural preservation, international heritage registration, and domestic restoration projects, emphasizing cooperation with Iranians abroad and neighboring countries.
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Today 16:26
UN to continue co-op with Iran on urban resilience, equitable access to housing
TEHRAN –Stefan Priesner, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Iran, has reaffirmed the ongoing support of the UN for Iran to make cities more resilient and improve equitable access to housing.
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Today 15:42
Iran’s NOC President meets World Rowing chief
TEHRAN – Mahmoud Khosravai Vafa, President of Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC), held a meeting with Jean-Christophe Rolland, head of the World Rowing Federation, in Lausanne, Switzerland on Tuesday.
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Today 15:33
IRCS, ICRC underline rapid humanitarian aid in Gaza
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have emphasized the need to facilitate the unimpeded flow of humanitarian assistance in Gaza.
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Today 15:18
Intl. Organization for Migration lauds Iran’s services to Afghan refugees
TEHRAN – The Senior Advisor to the Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Kim Eling, has appreciated the efforts of the country in hosting and providing services to Afghan refugees.
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Today 15:04
‘Children, joy of life’: Iran marking National Children’s Week
TEHRAN – National Children’s Week is being observed nationwide from October 7 to 13, with the theme ‘children, joy of life’.
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Today 14:10
Iranian trade delegation to attend 7th Oman AgroFood Exhibition
TEHRAN- The head of Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce said that a delegation of 50 Iranian businessmen and traders will be dispatched to the 7th edition of the Oman AgroFood Industries Exhibition.
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Today 13:41
South Korean ambassador hails Markazi Province as industrial hub, eyeing deeper co-op
TEHRAN – The South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo has praised Markazi Province’s industrial capacity, saying it has become a highly attractive destination for investment with over 3,000 manufacturing units already established there.
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Today 13:35
Iran announces major gas, oil discovery at Pazan field
TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced a significant hydrocarbon discovery at the Pazan field, located in southern Fars Province, that could add an estimated 10 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas to the country’s reserves. The find follows an eight-year dormancy in exploration at that field, he said.
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Today 13:11
"We will not leave you alone"
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Today 12:39
Daily output of small-scale power plants surpasses 1,600 MW
TEHRAN – Iran’s small-scale power plants have increased their total daily electricity generation capacity to over 1,600 megawatts, according to the Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company (Tavanir).
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Today 12:33
Iran, Astrakhan expand cooperation in industry, energy, logistics
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia’s Astrakhan region are strengthening cooperation in trade, industry, energy and logistics as part of efforts to enhance connectivity along the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC), Iran’s Consul General in Astrakhan said.
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Today 11:19
By Farrokh Hesabi
PGPL suffers from low quality and draw overload
TEHRAN - The 2025 season of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has exposed serious concerns about the quality and competitiveness of top-flight football in the country.
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Today 00:01
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Yesterday 22:05
By staff writer
Two years on: How ‘Al-Aqsa Storm’ redefined Palestinian cause
TEHRAN – The second anniversary of Hamas’ surprise military operation in southern Israel has reignited global debate over its origins, consequences, and political meaning.
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Yesterday 21:29
By Habib Ahmadzadeh
Between the Vatican and Gaza: Where would Christ stand today?
TEHRAN - Inspired by the Gospel story of feeding the four thousand, an Iranian writer asks: if Christ were alive today, would he stay in the Vatican—or sail with the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza?
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Yesterday 21:23
By Matin Jamshidi
Humiliation after two years of futile war on Palestinians fighters
TEHRAN - Today marks the second year that Israel is fighting Palestinian rebels in Gaza. The war began as Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel. Israel’s response to the attack has been unimaginably disproportionate.