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Today 20:36
“Land of Angels” selected for Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” will be screened at the 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in Türkiye, continuing its presence at international film events.
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Today 20:35
“The Whisperer” comes to Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Italian writer Donato Carrisi’s debut novel “The Whisperer” has recently been published by Vazn-e Donya Publications in Tehran.
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Today 20:34
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
Beijing’s mediating power in international crises
TEHRAN – In the new international order, the concept of “power” is no longer defined solely by the number of nuclear warheads, overseas military bases, or classical security alliances; rather, the new geometry of global power is shaped by the capacity of supply chains, currency exchanges, infrastructure investments, and economic interdependence.
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Today 20:34
By staff writer
Caught in an imbroglio, Trump resorts to more blatant lies and misleading claims
TEHRAN – Donald Trump appears to be losing his grip on reality as the November 3 congressional midterm elections approach.
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Today 20:33
By staff writer
Israeli firm weaponized online ads to hack targets, spy on hundreds of millions
TEHRAN — An Israeli advertising company turned the banner ad into a hacking tool, and for at least two years the companies running the world’s ad platforms failed to stop it.
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Today 20:33
By staff writer
Two years after Sinwar’s martyrdom, Palestinian factions vow to continue his path
TEHRAN — Palestinian Resistance factions on Friday marked two years since the martyrdom of Yahya Sinwar, honoring the Hamas leader who fell fighting in Rafah while Israel’s genocidal campaign on Gaza continues under a ceasefire in name only.
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Today 20:32
The end of Saudi Arabia’s Yemen 'containment strategy'
Saudi Arabia’s bid to “contain” the Ansarallah in Yemen while doubling down on economic growth at home is collapsing, posing one of the most serious tests for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since he rose to power, according to analysts and diplomats.
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Today 20:32
The illusion of victory over Iran
In an article, Donya-e-Eqtesad discussed what it described as Washington’s illusion of victory over Iran. Citing international affairs analyst Farid Zakaria, the newspaper argued that military success does not necessarily produce political or strategic success.
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Today 20:28
Iran, 19 countries condemn Colombia’s embassy opening in occupied Al-Quds
TEHRAN — Iran and 19 other countries have condemned Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in occupied al-Quds, warning that the move violates international law, undermines the internationally recognized status of the Palestinian city and runs counter to efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state.
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Today 20:26
Iran raps UK for reversing roles of aggressor and victim
TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned Britain’s accusations against Iran, accusing London of reversing the roles of aggressor and victim despite two rounds of unlawful aggression against the Islamic Republic in just nine months, including while Tehran was pursuing negotiations.
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Today 20:24
The Leader's message commemorating National Nurse’s Day
TEHRAN- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has issued a message commemorating the birth anniversary of Lady Zeinab (pbuh) and National Nurse’s Day. In his message, he spoke of the presence of the women and daughters, who were like Lady Zeinab in Islamic Iran during the nation’s unprecedented Bi’tha (rising up), as being extraordinary.
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Today 20:22
AI has enhanced Iran’s intelligence and targeting capabilities: Taeb
TEHRAN— Hossein Taeb, head of Iran’s Basij Organization, says the use of artificial intelligence in defense and intelligence operations has improved the accuracy of target identification and precision strikes, highlighting the technology’s growing role in Iran’s military capabilities.
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Today 20:19
‘Mother of all bombs’ will not rescue Trump from Iran war quagmire
TEHRAN — The possible use of America’s largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran may offer President Donald Trump a dramatic display of military power, but it is unlikely to resolve the strategic predicament facing Washington, analysts have warned, arguing that a spectacular explosion cannot substitute for a viable path out of a protracted war.
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Today 20:08
Iran reaffirms Strait of Hormuz closure, says passage must be coordinated
TEHRAN — Iranian military officials have reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to uncoordinated maritime traffic, linking any easing of restrictions to 'respect for Iran’s rights' and warning that continued US military presence in the region will deepen insecurity.
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Today 20:04
Pezeshkian: Iran will not bow to coercion
US must know Iran will powerfully continue its engagement with the world relying on its people and in coordination with neighbors
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday stressed that Iran will not surrender to US pressure and threats and will not bow to coercion.
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Today 17:25
Women’s wheelchair basketball fall to Japan in Nagoya
TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s wheelchair basketball team opened their campaign at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya with a 65–20 defeat against hosts Japan.
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Today 16:11
Minai’i pottery: The exquisite Iranian art lost after the Mongol invasion
TEHRAN – Combining intricate craftsmanship with scenes from Persian epic literature, minai’i ceramics transformed ordinary vessels into richly illustrated works of art during Iran’s Seljuk period. The tradition flourished in the late 12th and early 13th centuries before disappearing amid the upheavals of the Mongol period.
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Today 16:06
Iran issues post-war tourism recovery and competitiveness strategy
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry has issued a strategic and operational plan to revive the country’s tourism industry during the transition and post-war periods, with a focus on rebuilding its international tourism brand, improving competitiveness and coordinating recovery measures nationwide.
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Today 16:00
Iran win U23 World Greco-Roman team title
TEHRAN - Iran U23 Greco-Roman team managed to win the team title of the U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, United States.
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Today 15:40
Saudi Arabia: Billions in Weapons, Security Still Out of Stock
Saudi Arabia has poured billions of dollars into Western weapons, hoping to buy security through military power. Yet, despite its costly arsenal, the kingdom remains vulnerable to missile and drone attacks—proving that even the most expensive defense systems cannot guarantee protection.
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Today 15:21
Tehran hosts 8th national conference on soil conservation and watershed management
TEHRAN – Tehran played host to the 8th national conference on soil conservation and watershed management on October 13 and 14, under the theme ‘successful experiences, national and international lessons learned’.
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Today 14:38
Disaster Risk Reduction Week: building resilience starts at home
TEHRAN – Iran is marking Disaster Risk Reduction Week from October 13 to 19, focusing on the importance of improving the health of individuals, families, and the safety of homes, raising public awareness, and strengthening family economic resilience before the disaster strikes.
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Today 14:35
Pezeshkian urges ‘peace diplomacy’ to protect biodiversity, condemns ecocide
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for “peace diplomacy” to protect biodiversity, condemning the devastating environmental impact of wars of aggression as ecocide and urging the international community to establish effective, transparent and enforceable mechanisms to safeguard natural heritage during wartime.
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Today 13:46
By Mahnaz Abdi
Iran–Vietnam trade ties expand: bitumen MOU, Iran Med 2026 talks
TEHRAN- A Vietnamese trade delegation arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, October 6, and is scheduled to remain until October 18. Led by Mr. Nguyen Dang Dinh, who is visiting Iran for the third time, the delegation has a packed agenda: visits to various regions, assessments of cooperation opportunities, and trade meetings. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Dinh said the mission aims to expand Vietnam’s commercial reach in the Middle East and engage directly with Iran’s sizable market. Vietnamese businesses seek to boost direct exports of agricultural products—coffee, cashews, pepper, rice—and consumer goods, while exploring imports of high-quality Iranian industrial inputs and raw materials.
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Today 12:55
Jafari and Beiranvand nominated for AFC Awards Bangkok 2026
TEHRAN – Marzieh Jafari and Alireza Beiranvand from Iran have been nominated for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Awards Bangkok 2026.
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Today 11:29
Iranian, Iraqi central bank governors discuss expansion of banking cooperation
TEHRAN- On the sidelines of the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Abdolnaser Hemmati, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, met and held talks with Nizar Nasser Hussein, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq.
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Today 11:27
Ensuring security of transport corridors benefits all regional countries: Iranian minister
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development, emphasizing the necessity of protecting civilian infrastructure and guaranteeing the continuity of transport and transit flows in the region, presented proposals and called for the formulation of operational and time-bound plans to remove border obstacles, develop rail cooperation, and strengthen the resilience of regional corridors.
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Today 11:23
‘CBI’s response to sanctions is to curb inflation acceleration, strengthen economic resilience’
TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said: Our policy response to sanctions is curbing inflation acceleration and strengthening economic resilience, and taking into account available foreign currency reserves.
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Today 11:21
Iran blind football lose to Thailand at 2026 Asian Para Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s men's blind football team opened their campaign with a 1-0 loss to Thailand at the Asian Para Games on Friday.
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Today 11:19
Co-op memorandum signed: Iran, Eurasia take new step for free trade, integration
TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade stressed, at the signing of a cooperation memorandum with the member states of Eurasia, the full implementation of the free trade agreement, the removal of trade barriers, and the expansion of transit cooperation.