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Today 15:39
New conservation and infrastructure projects underway at Persepolis
TEHRAN – A series of new conservation and infrastructure projects are underway at the UNESCO-registered Persepolis in southern Iran, including fencing of some 70 hectares of surrounding land, the director of World Heritage site has said.
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Today 15:39
‘Eagles’ Castle’ photo exhibition brings Alamut heritage to Tehran Metro
TEHRAN – A photo exhibition showcasing the historic and architectural features of Alamut and Lambsar castles has opened at Tehran’s Mirdamad Metro Station, following the inscription of Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
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Today 14:47
Iran to face S. Korea at 2026 Asian Youth Handball C’ship bronze medal match
TEHRAN – Iran will meet South Korea at the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship bronze medal match on Monday.
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Today 14:42
IRCS, ICRC hold TOT workshop on psychological support for specialist teams
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have organized a Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on ‘Delivering Psychosocial Support for the Specialist Teams of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.’
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Today 14:40
Iran shines at International Earth Science Olympiad
TEHRAN – Iranian students concluded their participation in the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2026) in Italy with an impressive haul of two silver medals, six bronze medals and a top prize.
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Today 14:38
Data-driven strategies to strengthen biodiversity conservation efforts
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is implementing a comprehensive range of conservation, scientific, legal and operational initiatives to strengthen the protection of wildlife species and habitats across the country based on a targeted and strategic approach, with priorities guided by data and scientific research.
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Today 13:26
Iran finish fourth in 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship
TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s national volleyball team finished fourth at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship after suffering a straight-sets defeat to Japan (25–21, 25–16, 26–24) in the third-place playoff.
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Today 12:53
Rezaei’s Strong Message
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Today 09:24
Drilling of wells in joint Balal field enters new phase
TEHRAN- The project manager of the joint Balal gas field development plan announced the completion of drilling for two wells in the field, stating that upon its commissioning, Iran's daily gas production capacity will increase by approximately 14 million cubic meters, offsetting part of the country's gas imbalance.
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Today 09:24
Iran's agricultural production reaches 137 million tons
TEHRAN- The Deputy Agriculture Minister for Cultivation Affairs stated that while the agricultural sector plays a fundamental role in ensuring the country's food security, agricultural production has risen from approximately 130 million to 137 million tons despite drought, water resource constraints, sanctions, and existing imbalances.
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Yesterday 19:49
Iran crowned champions of 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated France 3-1 (25-18, 25-15, 22-25, 25-12) to win the 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship on Saturday.
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Yesterday 18:02
Pakistan calls claims army chief recently visited Iran as Trump envoy ‘factually incorrect’
TEHRAN- Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Thursday dismissed claims that Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir recently visited Iran as an envoy of the US or President Donald Trump, saying that the military chief’s visit was part of Pakistan’s ongoing role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.
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2026-08-28 21:23
Iran’s Leader: Any action undermining social cohesion is prohibited
TEHRAN- Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has stressed the importance of preserving national unity and social cohesion, saying that any action or statement that undermines social cohesion is prohibited.
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2026-08-28 21:14
Iran defeat Indonesia in 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Indonesia 3-1 (19-25, 25-16, 25-12, 25-17) at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship quarterfinals on Friday.
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2026-08-28 20:38
Iran to face France in 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship final
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Argentina in straight sets (25–19, 29–27, 25–13) in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U17 World Championship semifinals on Friday.
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2026-08-28 20:25
Iran lose to New Zealand in FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran lost to New Zealand 93-91 in overtime in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Mania, the Philippines on Friday.
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2026-08-28 17:08
Iran's oil delivery to customers continues: oil minister
TEHRAN- The Oil Minister stated that the process of selling crude oil outside Iran's territorial waters and in distant waters, as well as delivering it to customers, is still ongoing.
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2026-08-28 17:06
New hydrocarbon reserves discovery demonstrates unstoppable nature of oil industry’
TEHRAN- A member of the Energy Committee of the Parliament stated that the discovery of new hydrocarbon reserves indicates that the development of the oil industry has not come to a halt even under wartime conditions.
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2026-08-28 17:04
ICCIMA head, German ambassador discuss ways to improve Iran-Germany level of relations
TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, the Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), said in a meeting with Axel Dittmann, the German Ambassador in Tehran: "The Iran Chamber is moving forward on the path of developing trade and technology transfer, and is striving to increase the volume of Iran's international relations with the help of joint chambers."
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2026-08-28 12:47
Spectrum: Felony of Failure
From “Help Is on the Way” to “Send Help
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2026-08-28 10:02
Dabir: Iran to boycott worlds if even one member is denied a U.S. visa
TEHRAN - Iran Wrestling Federation president Alireza Dabir has warned that Iran will withdraw from the upcoming UWW U23 World Championships in the United States if even one member of the national team is denied a visa.
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2026-08-28 01:15
August 19, 1953: A turning point in Iran’s struggle for sovereignty
TEHRAN — August 19, 1953, remains a pivotal and deeply contested date in Iran’s modern history. The events surrounding the overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh and the subsequent political developments have continued to shape Iranian perceptions of foreign intervention, national sovereignty and independence.
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2026-08-27 09:53
Iran’s Ambassador to Uruguay Meets Canelones Mayor to Discuss Expanding Cooperation
Iranian Ambassador to Uruguay Mojtaba Bani-Asad met with Canelones Mayor Francisco Legnani on Monday, August 24, 2026, to discuss opportunities for expanding cooperation between Iran and Canelones.
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2026-08-27 07:36
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
China’s economic soft power in the age of connectivity
Over the past two decades, China has evolved from an economy largely driven by mass production and industrial exports into a more complex actor in the global economy. It is no longer defined solely by low prices and high export volumes; rather, it exerts influence on international economic dynamics through a combination of industrial capacity, deeply integrated supply chains, emerging technologies, and an extensive network of overseas investment.
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2026/08/27
By Pooya Firoozi & Morteza Soltanpour Abyaneh
Rebuilding Hope from War: South Korea's Heritage Strategy Offers Iran Key Lessons
How South Korea documented, restored, and revitalized war-damaged heritage
TEHRAN- Historical monuments are not merely symbols of a nation's identity; they are also testaments to that nation's resilience against the vicissitudes of history and narrators of its past experiences. Although in recent years, especially after the two World Wars, historical monuments have come under the umbrella of international protection, obligating global sensitivities for warring parties to preserve these sites in each other's territories, the inherently destructive nature of war, combined with its objectives which tend toward the annihilation of the enemy and consequently the erasure or at least weakening of their identity, has meant that this sector has not been spared from the negative effects of war damage.
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2026-08-27 00:01
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2026-08-26 21:44
Electricity generation capacity to exceed 110,000 MW by next March
TEHRAN- Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi announced that the country's power generation capacity is very large and is projected to surpass 110,000 megawatts by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2027), while a broad expansion of renewable energy plants is also being pursued.
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2026-08-26 21:38
Small-scale, household renewable power plants to be expanded
TEHRAN — Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has announced that the development of renewable energy will increasingly focus on household and small-scale installations, emphasizing the environmental superiority of clean energy over fossil fuels.
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2026-08-26 21:34
Confronting economic pressures, supporting people’s livelihood on government’s agenda
TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance stated that a significant portion of the current problems dates back to pre-war conditions, although today's economic issues cannot be oversimplified or analyzed with a "two-plus-two-equals-four" logic. He said: "For example, at one point they tried to prevent medicine from entering the country. We eventually found alternative routes, but naturally, during that period, medicine prices increased."
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2026/08/26
With $40 trillion in debt, does Washington have any credibility to police Iran’s economy?
TEHRAN- The United States has just crossed a grotesque milestone: its national debt has ballooned to a record-shattering $40 trillion. This is not merely a number; it is a confession of systemic rot.