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Yesterday 20:45
How Mossad and the CIA grossly miscalculated Iran’s resilience
TEHRAN — The joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has exposed an unprecedented crisis of authority within the Western national security apparatus. Nearly six months after President Donald Trump authorized a war based on Israeli assurances regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, the operational and political justifications for the conflict have entirely disintegrated.
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Yesterday 20:44
Iran to mark 40 days since burial of martyred Leader
TEHRAN — The Iranian capital of Tehran, as well as the holy cities of Qom and Mashhad, are preparing to hold national mourning ceremonies to observe the 40th day following the burial of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Yesterday 20:43
Major General Rezaei: Leader’s military appointments disrupted US, Israeli calculations
TEHRAN - The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has praised a recent decision by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, to appoint new top commanders in the Iranian armed forces.
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Yesterday 20:40
Iran’s armed forces vow no retreat until ‘complete defeat’ of US and Israel
TEHRAN- The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has vowed to continue confronting the United States and Israel until the “complete defeat” of its adversaries and the fulfillment of the Iranian people’s legitimate demands.
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Yesterday 20:28
Iran-US agreement pursued with dignity, and strength: President
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the recent agreement between Iran and the US was advanced with dignity and strength, grounded in the principles articulated by the late Leader, and that no concessions were made to adversaries.
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Yesterday 20:25
Case of 3 Iranian pilots is a serious test to determine Qatar’s role in the war
As Iran pushes for a formal inquiry into its detained pilots, Doha’s persistent denials highlight the heavy footprint of American influence
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military official has called on Qatari authorities to grant access to a specialized delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) to investigate the status of three Iranian fighter pilots detained in Qatar.
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Yesterday 17:18
Better use of books is essential to cultural diplomacy, tourism minister says
TEHRAN - Iran should make better use of books, literature and publishing as key tools to present its history, culture and civilization to international audiences, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
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Yesterday 17:18
Iran has 58 sites on UNESCO tentative list, heritage official says
TEHRAN - Iran currently has 58 cultural and natural properties and heritage collections on the UNESCO Tentative List, according to the director general of registration of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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Yesterday 16:07
Database unveiled to document Minab war crime, commemorate victims
TEHRAN - A comprehensive database of information, documents, and narratives has been unveiled on the 168th day since the US-Israeli war crime at Minab School to systematically document the various dimensions of the tragedy and preserve the memory of its innocent victims.
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Yesterday 16:04
Qeshm oil contamination: a legacy of US military presence in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – The recent oil pollution around the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm is the result of the US military presence in the region, exacting a devastating toll on public and marine lives in southern parts of the country.
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Yesterday 15:39
Royan hosting intl. event on role of microbiome in regenerative medicine
TEHRAN - The Royan Institute is playing host to the 17th International Summer School in Tehran to examine the growing role of the microbiome in regenerative medicine.
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Yesterday 15:36
Women’s share of blood donation targeted to rise to 30%
TEHRAN — Women account for only around five percent of total blood donation in the country, a share that does not reflect their potential and level of social participation. The government has set a target of increasing women’s share of blood donation to at least 30 percent by identifying and addressing the barriers to their participation.
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2026-08-15 21:58
Supporting Iran’s counter-narcotics work pays off beyond its borders: UNODC
TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a report, emphasizing the need to support Iran in the battle against narcotics.
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2026-08-15 21:52
Iran shines at Intl. economics, informatics Olympiads
TEHRAN – Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) held from July 12-20 in Shenzhen China, and the 38th edition of International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held from August 9 to 16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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2026-08-15 21:45
No fixed strategic objective
Ettelaat examines the reasons behind Donald Trump’s contradictory behavior. The paper notes that Trump has repeatedly claimed victory in unjustified aggression, even asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran continues to exercise strategic control over this vital waterway.
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2026-08-15 21:44
Intelligence Ministry reveals new details on French embassy interference in Iran
‘France should not waste its citizens’ tax money on illegal interference in Iran’s affairs’
TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic on Saturday reacted strongly to Paris as two French diplomats are involved in a foreign infiltration project in Iran.
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2026-08-15 21:39
Qalibaf: Trump recognized 'Resistance Front' in MoU
TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Saturday that President Donald Trump signed off on the official recognition of the "Resistance Front" in a recently brokered memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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2026-08-15 21:38
Top three officials stress unity, coordination amid external pressures
TEHRAN — The heads of Iran’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches convened on Saturday for a high-level trilateral session aimed at streamlining governance and fortifying internal cohesion.
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2026-08-15 21:37
Major General Vahidi: Iran brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees
TEHRAN — The Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees. Major General Ahmad Vahidi made the statement following months of successful offensive and defensive operations against the United States carried out under heavy fire.
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2026-08-15 21:36
Pezeshkian underscores commitment to stronger ties with India
TEHRAN - Iran’s president has reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to deepen relations with New Delhi.
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2026-08-15 21:12
By Garsha Vazirian
The world not thankful to Iran for its sacrifices
Iran and the Resistance Front have been paying the price to keep the “Grater Israel” project incomplete
TEHRAN — Close your eyes and trace the borders Washington and Tel Aviv intended to draw.
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2026-08-15 16:43
Four Iranian historic water structures selected for global irrigation heritage recognition
TEHRAN - Four historic Iranian water and irrigation structures -- Si-o-se-pol in Isfahan, Band-e Amir in Fars, the Shadorvan Grand Weir in Khuzestan and the historic hydraulic structures of Siraf in Bushehr -- have been selected for recognition under the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) program of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID).
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2026-08-14 21:05
Meaningful message to Washington
Javan analyzed the purpose behind the Mecca Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. The Mecca Agreement is undoubtedly one of the most significant security developments in the Middle East in recent years.
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2026-08-14 20:56
Schumer urges Hegseth ouster over deteriorating USS Lincoln conditions amid Iran war
TEHRAN — Floating in the sweltering expanse of the North Arabian Sea, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has spent more than 250 days deployed and over 200 consecutive days at sea without a port call.
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2026-08-14 20:55
By Hossein Amiri
US Claims, Iran Controls Hormuz
While Trump claims almost weekly that American forces have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran says it 'calls the shots'
TEHRAN - A widening dispute between Tehran and Washington over control of the Strait of Hormuz has turned the strategic waterway into a battleground not only at sea, but also in the war of narratives surrounding the conflict.
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2026-08-14 20:54
By Garsha Vazirian
‘Food Truck One,’ expandable decoys, and the propaganda ruin
TEHRAN — The official narrative survived for a month. It portrayed an American president boarding Air Force One on July 8 following a NATO summit in Ankara, waving to the cameras, and flying west. The reality was far more humiliating.
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2026-08-14 20:52
Iran rejects US allegations of destabilizing Yemen at UNSC
TEHRAN— Iran has rejected as “baseless and unsubstantiated” allegations by the United States that Tehran is destabilizing Yemen or has used commercial flights to Sana’a to transfer military personnel or equipment in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216.
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2026-08-14 16:46
Mashhad to get handicrafts township as Iran seeks to expand sector’s export potential
TEHRAN — Iran plans to establish a dedicated handicrafts township in Mashhad as a pilot project that could eventually be replicated across the country, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Friday.
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2026-08-14 16:45
Mulla Sadra house in Qom to become hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism
TEHRAN – Local officials plan to turn the historic house of philosopher Mulla Sadra in Kahak, Qom province, into a hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism, under a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting the city’s cultural attractions and strengthening its tourism economy.
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2026-08-14 16:45
$168,000 worth of handicrafts sold along Arbaeen pilgrimage routes
TEHRAN - Handicrafts worth 31 billion tomans, equivalent to about $168,000 at the prevailing open-market exchange rate, were sold at stalls set up along the Arbaeen pilgrimage routes in six Iranian provinces, an official said.