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Yesterday 21:41
By Batool Subeiti
Why Iran will never surrender the Strait of Hormuz
LONDON — If the Strait of Hormuz were within the territorial boundaries of any great power, it would be considered a national treasure and sovereign asset, and that power would never relinquish full control over it. This is because of its strategic importance, given that around 11% of global trade passes through it and nearly 20% of the world’s energy supply chains transit the strait.
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Yesterday 21:40
By Garsha Vazirian
Israel’s old sabotage playbook is back
TEHRAN — The visceral, coordinated backlash from Tel Aviv and Washington to the recent diplomatic openings between Iran and the United States has exposed the underlying fragility of the Zionist war machine.
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Yesterday 21:40
Three solutions for a permanent end to the war
Kayhan, in an article, outlined ways to achieve a permanent end to the war with the United States. According to the article, America’s war against Iran follows very specific rules, and without understanding them, achieving a lasting end to the conflict is impossible.
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Yesterday 21:37
By Kurosh Alyani
It is just a supradiplomatic op-ed
TEHRAN - We are Iranians — heirs to a civilization that, for millennia, has forged a model of engagement alongside steadfast resistance. These principles are not hollow slogans, but the product of blood and historical experience.
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Yesterday 21:20
Iran negotiation team travels to Qatar to continue diplomacy
TEHRAN - A high-ranking Iranian delegation headed by Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf travelled to Qatar on Monday afternoon amid increasing mediation efforts to bring a permanent end to the joint US-Israel war that began on February 28.
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Yesterday 21:18
Iran will not yield to pressure or excessive demands: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN- Iran will not surrender to pressure or excessive demands, President Masoud Pezeshkian said, stressing that Tehran’s negotiations and foreign engagements are aimed at fully securing the rights of the Iranian nation.
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Yesterday 21:12
Hezbollah chief says Iran will emerge victorious in US-Israeli war
TEHRAN- Iran will emerge victorious in the war imposed by the United States and the Israeli regime, the secretary-general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said, stressing that the Islamic Republic has humiliated both Washington and Tel Aviv.
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Yesterday 21:10
Iran rejects Strait of Hormuz toll claims, reaffirms commitment to safe navigation
TEHRAN- Iran has firmly dismissed reports alleging that Tehran intends to impose transit fees or tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing instead that the Islamic Republic is working closely with Oman to establish a reliable mechanism for ensuring safe maritime navigation through one of the world’s most strategically significant waterways.
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Yesterday 20:45
Qalibaf’s reelection reinforces Iran’s military-political continuity amid US psychological warfare
By Shahrokh Saei
TEHRAN – The reelection of Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as Speaker of the Iranian Parliament by an overwhelming majority carries significant political weight amid a psychological warfare campaign waged by the United States and Israel following their setbacks in the recent war.
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Yesterday 20:28
By Afshin Majlesi
Eco-lodges offer tourists a window into traditional rural life
TEHRAN - In the mountainous villages, desert settlements and forested regions of Iran, a growing network of eco-lodges has become more than a form of rural accommodation.
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Yesterday 20:27
Shaneh Tarash revives traditional wooden comb craft to boost rural tourism
TEHRAN - A five-day workshop aimed at reviving the traditional craft of wooden comb making has been held in the village of Shaneh Tarash in northern Iran, local tourism officials said, as authorities seek to preserve indigenous handicrafts and strengthen community-based tourism.
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Yesterday 15:40
WFP releases April report on Iran
TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of April.
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Yesterday 15:38
Rainfall increases by 3.8% compared to long-term average
TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the new water year, September 23, 2025, till May 21, the country has received 224 mm of rain, indicating an increase of 3.8 percent compared to the long-term amount, according to the Meteorological Organization.
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Yesterday 15:10
IRCS aims to draft a roadmap for collaboration with IFRC
TEHRAN – Pirhossein Kolivand, the president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, is scheduled to visit Geneva at the invitation of officials from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), aiming to draft a roadmap for long-term collaboration.
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Yesterday 15:04
Knowledge-based products: the driving engine of Iran's energy optimization market
TEHRAN - Domestic knowledge-based products have become the driving engine of the growing energy optimization market in Iran.
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2026-05-24 21:37
The end of geographic immunity
Khorasan addressed the IRGC’s recent statement and wrote: The IRGC’s recent declaration about extending the war beyond the region marks an official shift from a traditional defensive doctrine to a strategy of expansive offensive deterrence. For the United States, the IRGC’s warning is the final blow to the theory of fighting wars far from its borders.
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2026-05-24 21:34
By Xavier Villar
Spain rejects the war against Iran: Legality and strategic autonomy
MADRID - For an Iranian reader, the European response to the war reflects an alliance beginning to reveal internal fractures. Most governments within the European Union have aligned themselves with Washington and Tel Aviv through military support, diplomatic cover or calculated discretion.
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2026-05-24 21:33
Trump in Netanyahu’s Grip
For the US government, an “Israel First” policy takes priority over exiting the quagmire of war with Iran
TEHRAN - There seems to be no end in sight to President Donald Trump’s contradictory statements despite intensified efforts to bring a permanent end to the US–Israeli war on Iran, which initially began on February 28.
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2026-05-24 16:33
Sea turtles: threats and opportunities
TEHRAN – As one of the oldest reptiles on Earth, with some species dating back more than 200 million years, more than half of turtle species are threatened with extinction today, and without extensive conservation efforts, they may die out.
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2026-05-24 16:07
‘Tobacco-free families for a tobacco-free generation’
TEHRAN – The National No Tobacco Week will be held from May 25-31 with the theme of "Exposing the allure and false advertising for a tobacco-free generation."
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2026-05-24 16:05
Japan ready to broaden humanitarian ties with Iran
TEHRAN - Japan's Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, has announced his country's readiness to expand cooperation with Iran in humanitarian areas.
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2026-05-24 15:41
Preserving biodiversity; actions and necessities
TEHRAN - Biodiversity is not only the natural asset of a nation, but also the foundation of its biological, economic, and cultural security.
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2026-05-23 21:00
Iranian Ashiq music tradition struggles for survival amid calls for greater support
ZANJAN - The centuries-old tradition of Ashiq music in northwestern Iran remains a vital expression of regional identity and oral history, but a number of performers and enthusiasts say stronger institutional support is needed to preserve the art form for future generations.
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2026-05-23 20:55
151 Iranian artifacts to return from China after ‘Land of Kindness’ exhibit
TEHRAN – Following an extended loan exhibition in China aimed at strengthening cultural ties, Iran is arranging the return of 151 artifacts to the country, a senior cultural heritage official announced on Saturday.
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2026-05-23 20:55
Isfahan says restoration of war-damaged historic buildings 80% complete
TEHRAN - Restoration work on Isfahan’s historic buildings damaged during the recent war with the US and Israeli regime has reached 80% completion, with most structural repairs expected to be finalized within two weeks, a municipal official said on Saturday.
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2026-05-23 20:53
Iran fears neither war nor the deception of negotiations
Javan highlighted Iran’s strength in both wartime and negotiation contexts. According to the paper, neither war can be considered inevitable nor ruled out, and negotiations can neither be fully trusted nor dismissed.
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2026-05-23 20:52
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
The role of educational diplomacy in strengthening ties between Iran and China
TEHRAN - Educational diplomacy, as one of the main branches of soft diplomacy, has gained a prominent place in international relations over recent decades. Built on academic, cultural, and scholarly exchanges, this form of diplomacy serves as a stable foundation for developing trust, mutual understanding, and long-term cooperation between nations. In the case of Iran and China—especially amid the expansion of economic, technological, and cultural interactions—educational diplomacy plays an important role in reinforcing new and emerging connections.
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2026-05-23 20:51
Iran, ACA blame US for collapse of UN nuclear nonproliferation talks
TEHRAN – The United States has faced fierce criticism over the failure of UN talks to reach a consensus on reaffirming nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament goals.
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2026-05-23 20:37
Iran denounces decades-long US embargo on Cuba as a “crime against humanity”
TEHRAN- Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the United States over its continued sanctions, political pressure, and unlawful interference in Cuba’s internal affairs, accusing Washington of violating international law and committing acts amounting to a “crime against humanity.”
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2026-05-23 16:39
National event on ‘Iran’s biodiversity’ being held
TEHRAN – Organized by the Department of Environment (DOE), the national event on Iran’s biodiversity kicked off on Saturday in Sari, Mazandaran province, and will run till Sunday.