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Today 15:14
Iran shakes with 67 earthquakes in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 67 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from October 2 to 9, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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Today 15:13
Iran eyes African markets through technology cooperation with Senegal
TEHRAN – Iranian officials have explored ways to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation with Senegal, positioning the West African country as a gateway for Iranian knowledge-based companies seeking to expand into African markets.
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Today 15:11
Iraqi students taking Persian Language Proficiency Test more than triple
TEHRAN – A total of 268 Iraqi students have taken the Persian Language Proficiency Test at six centers across Iraq, marking a more than threefold increase from the 78 participants recorded last year.
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Today 15:09
“Nurse, Ambassador of Life” program to reach over 800 schools nationwide
TEHRAN – A national program titled “Nurse, Ambassador of Life” will be implemented in more than 800 schools across the country, with the participation of 64 universities of medical sciences, to promote life-saving skills and improve students’ preparedness for emergencies.
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Today 15:06
Iranians volunteer for 'Janfada' military training amid ongoing US war
Ordinary Iranian citizens are volunteering for military training camps, where they learn the skills needed to fight enemy forces. Men and women of diverse ages and backgrounds have been attending these classes as the U.S. war against Iran nears the end of its 8th month.
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Yesterday 21:01
Pezeshkian opens new academic year, urges universities to lead Iran out of problems
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian inaugurated the universities' new academic year in Tehran on Monday, calling on academics, elites and students to help resolve the country's challenges.
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Yesterday 20:57
New Iranian ambassador presents credentials to South Korean president
TEHRAN — Iran's new ambassador to South Korea presented his letter of credence to President Lee Jae-myung during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Seoul.
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Yesterday 20:10
Parliament vice-speaker warns regional states: Siding with US will not bring security
TEHRAN – Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Nikzad warned neighboring countries on Monday that placing their territory and facilities at the disposal of the United States will not create security for them.
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Yesterday 20:07
By Xavier Villar
The Persians return to Athens
MADRID - Standing before the Acropolis of Athens, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio traced the history of ancient Greece all the way to the rise of American industry in a speech delivered on Wednesday, in which he presented Western civilization as threatened by decline.
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Yesterday 17:50
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Yesterday 17:42
Dozens of possible dinosaur footprints emerge in Iran, researcher urges urgent documentation
TEHRAN – A rock surface bearing dozens of possible dinosaur footprints has been exposed in Iran following a landslide, prompting a paleontologist to call for urgent scientific investigation and documentation to protect the traces from weathering and erosion.
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Yesterday 17:20
By Afshin Majlesi
Jajarm offers budget-friendly rural escape, but rail links need improvement
JAJARM, North Khorasan Province – With its quiet rural surroundings, historical railway station and proximity to protected natural areas, Jajarm has the potential to attract travelers seeking an affordable alternative to Iran’s busier tourist destinations. But poor railway facilities, limited train tickets and a shortage of visitor services remain major obstacles to turning that potential into a thriving tourism destination.
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Yesterday 16:49
Anti-imperialist groups call for global action against US sanctions, military aggression
Three international anti-imperialist organizations have condemned US-Israeli military aggression against Iran and called for an end to economic sanctions, military intervention and foreign occupation as part of a global campaign scheduled for October 1-10.
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Yesterday 15:13
Peace must remain at the heart of UNESCO’s mission: Iran
TEHRAN –Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO Hassan Fartousi has underlined the importance of preserving peace at the heart of UNESCO’s mission, and urged National Commissions for UNESCO to play a more active and responsible role in sustaining lasting regional and global peace while delivering a talk at the Traditional Meeting of UNESCO National Commissions.
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Yesterday 15:11
UN official: Environmental protection must be integral to post-war recovery
TEHRAN – UN Resident Coordinator in Iran Christine Weigand has stressed the far-reaching and long-term environmental consequences of war, saying environmental protection must be incorporated into both emergency response measures and long-term recovery plans, as protecting the environment ultimately means safeguarding human health, livelihoods and the future.
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Yesterday 15:09
Mustafa Prize laureate donates award money to support young scientists
TEHRAN – Turkish Professor Mehmet Toner, a 2025 laureate of the Mustafa Prize, has pledged his share of the prize money to support the development of the Rasul Medal and provide research grants for young scientists.
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Yesterday 15:04
Iran to expand nuclear technology applications in healthcare
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the application of nuclear technology in the healthcare sector.
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2026-10-11 21:36
Pezeshkian invites Oman's Sultan to Tehran
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to visit Tehran, expressing hope for in-person talks in the near future.
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2026-10-11 21:19
Powers greater than US tried to conquer Iran but ended up in ‘dustbin of history,’ Rezaei says
TEHRAN — Iran’s top security official says Tehran will determine the outcome of its confrontation with Washington, rules out a return to previous diplomatic norms and warns of potential retaliation against US assets in the event of renewed aggression.
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2026-10-11 21:14
By Bahram Sangari
Bombs that pushed Iran across the rubicon
Two wars launched by the US and Israel under the false pretext of stopping Iran's nuclear weapon may have made it more likely
TEHRAN – Donald Trump says he went to war to ensure Iran never gets the bomb — dozens of times and counting. Yet the war fought in the name of non-proliferation has acted like a boomerang: far from closing Iran's path to the bomb, it may have pushed Tehran closer to it.
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2026-10-11 20:11
Photo: Mina Noei
Turkish cyclists pay tribute to Minab martyrs in Tabriz
TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – A group of Turkish cyclists who are heading towards south Iran in memory of Minab School martyrs, paid tribute to the martyred Iranians who became victims in Ramadan War by visiting the Shahid Kilidi School in Tanriz Saturday.
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2026-10-11 17:06
From ancient clay to living tradition: the enduring art of Iranian pottery
TEHRAN - Pottery is among the oldest forms of human craftsmanship, transforming ordinary clay into vessels and objects of practical use and artistic expression.
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2026-10-11 17:00
Forgotten Safavid-era village discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Researchers have identified and documented the remains of an abandoned village believed to date back to the Safavid era in the Dasht-e Barm forest area of Kazerun county, Fars province, southwestern Iran.
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2026-10-11 16:57
Iranian crafter named Asia-Pacific’s top master of wood arts
TEHRAN – Iranian artist and sculptor Mohammad-Ali Vadood has been named the Top Master of Wood Arts in Asia and the Pacific at the 2025 China Asia-Pacific Furniture and Woodworking Industry Forum (CAPFA), according to Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2026-10-11 16:53
Cultural officials reject Rubio’s remarks on Persian history at Athens’ Acropolis
TEHRAN – Joining Iranian political officials, several senior cultural figures, including the tourism minister, the head of the Iranology Foundation and the director-general of the National Museum of Iran, have criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on ancient Persian history, saying historical civilizations should not be used to justify political hostility or threats of war.
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2026-10-11 15:04
High-tech companies discuss ways to boost ties at 3rd Russia-Iran ICT Forum
TEHRAN – Leading Iranian and Russian companies have explored ways to expand bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies at the third Russia-Iran Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Forum.
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2026-10-11 15:02
Iran’s Medical Council urges global health bodies to act over US sanctions
TEHRAN – The Iranian Medical Council has called on the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the World Medical Association (WMA) to take immediate action against the use of patients’ lives as a tool of political and military pressure.
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2026-10-11 15:00
DOE advances conservation efforts for reptile and amphibian species
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is developing national conservation programs for priority reptile and amphibian species, with a focus on deploying modern monitoring technologies, strengthening local community engagement, and providing ongoing training for experts.
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2026-10-11 14:58
“Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!”
TEHRAN – World Migratory Bird Day serves as an opportunity to highlight the vital role these birds play in maintaining ecosystem balance and the need to protect their habitats. These tireless travelers cover thousands of kilometers each year to survive, yet face mounting threats, including drying wetlands, habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and climate change.
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2026-10-10 20:36
Iran’s seven conditions remain non-negotiable under seven-day proposal, says MP
TEHRAN — Hassan Qashqavi, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said Iran’s seven conditions under its seven-day proposal remain unchanged, stressing that they were set by the country’s highest authorities and cannot be revised or abandoned at lower levels of decision-making.