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Yesterday 20:26
Iran, Azerbaijan seek to translate bilateral agreements into concrete action
TEHRAN — Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has underscored Tehran’s commitment to strengthening ties with Azerbaijan, implementing bilateral agreements and expanding cooperation across a broad range of areas of mutual interest.
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Yesterday 20:22
Iran develops countermeasures against Starlink
TEHRAN — Iran has developed technical capabilities to identify and disrupt unauthorized Starlink satellite internet terminals, while intensifying its efforts through international regulatory channels to compel the service to comply with telecommunications rules governing its operations inside Iranian territory.
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Yesterday 20:17
Iran warns US against renewed military action, stresses readiness for diplomacy and defense
TEHRAN — Iran has warned the United States against any renewed military action, saying the consequences would extend beyond the region, while reaffirming its readiness to pursue diplomacy on the basis of realistic proposals and mutual respect for commitments.
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Yesterday 20:04
Iran pursues fate of pilots in Qatar, vows justice for Minab school victims
TEHRAN — Iran is pursuing diplomatic and legal efforts to protect its national interests, determine the status of Iranian pilots in Qatar and secure justice for the victims of the February 28 attack on a primary school in Minab, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday.
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Yesterday 18:07
By Afshin Majlesi
North Khorasan, the province I almost missed
TEHRAN - A friend’s suggestion was all it took to set me on the road to North Khorasan, one of the few Iranian provinces I had never visited and, until then, had rarely considered as a travel destination.
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Yesterday 18:06
Washington’s Strait of Denial
Iran has dismissed Washington’s claims of normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of ignoring realities on the ground while maintaining pressure on Tehran.
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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 17:50
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A spotlight on the pieces of news you might have missed
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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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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2026-10-12 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.