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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Yesterday 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.
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Yesterday 20:20
By Seyed Mohammad Torabi
From Athens to Anger
Why Rubio's history lesson backfired in Iran
TEHRAN – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's October 7 speech at the Pnyx hill in Athens, in which he invoked ancient Greece to call for Western revival and labeled the Islamic Republic of Iran a "cult of death," has triggered a wave of angry reactions across Iran — from senior officials and former diplomats to academics, newspapers, and social media users.
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Yesterday 20:19
More than 50 Iranian army units deployed along borders, commander says
TEHRAN — Iran has deployed more than 50 combat and support units of its Army Ground Force along the country’s borders, including mobile, rapid-reaction, armored and mechanized brigades, as well as artillery, engineering, missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) units, the force’s commander has said.
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Yesterday 20:16
MP warns any attack on Iran would trigger a much stronger response
TEHRAN — Abbas Goudarzi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s Presiding Board, has described US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran as part of Washington’s psychological warfare, warning that any attack on the country would be met with a response many times more forceful.
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Yesterday 20:05
Iran nuclear chief accuses IAEA of yielding to US and Israeli Pressure
TEHRAN — Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its 'submission to pressure from the United States and Israel,' saying the UN nuclear watchdog has failed to uphold its responsibility to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and ensure equal access to the technology for all nations.
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Yesterday 19:55
From burning Sardis to bombing Tehran: What Rubio got wrong about Persia
Tehran Times speaks with Touraj Daryaee, historian of ancient Iran and editor of encyclopaedia Iranica
TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s October 7 speech in Athens invoked ancient Greece as the foundation of Western civilization, linking the Persian invasion under Xerxes in 480 BCE to a broader call for Western ambition, national sovereignty and renewed American power. Speaking at the historic Pnyx, Rubio also criticized Iran’s leadership, contrasting his portrayal of Western heroism with what he described as Iran’s “cult of death.”
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Yesterday 17:05
Pezeshkian visits Tehran exhibition showcasing rural and nomadic achievements
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday visited the sixth exhibition of rural and nomadic achievements in Tehran, praising rural residents and nomadic communities for their contribution to the country’s production and supply of essential goods.
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Yesterday 16:50
Tehran tourism needs coordinated policies, not more infrastructure: council member
TEHRAN – Tehran’s main tourism challenge is not a shortage of infrastructure but fragmented policymaking and limited public awareness of the capital’s existing attractions, a city council member said.
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Yesterday 16:00
Book on history of vehicle license plates in Iran unveiled
TEHRAN – A book tracing the history of vehicle license plates in Iran, from the arrival of automobiles to the introduction of the country’s national registration system, was unveiled on Saturday at the Mostazafan Foundation’s headquarters in Tehran.
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Yesterday 15:12
‘Makan’s Mission’: environmental storytelling project wrapped up honoring martyred students
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has held the closing ceremony of an environmental storytelling project, titled ‘Makan’s Mission’, to honor students martyred in the US-Israeli war against the country.
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Yesterday 15:09
Iran to raise US attacks’ environmental toll on Kharg Island at international forums
TEHRAN – A comprehensive report is being prepared on the environmental damage caused by US attacks on Kharg Island, southern Bushehr Province, with the aim of pursuing the matter through legal and international channels, including the United Nations.
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Yesterday 15:07
Iranian researchers win gold at INOVA International Invention Show
TEHRAN – A team of five Iranian researchers won a gold medal at the 50th International Invention Show, INOVA Golden Jubilee, held in Zagreb, Croatia, from October 1 to 4.
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Yesterday 15:03
Iran proposes BRICS intl. network of photonics labs
TEHRAN – Iran has proposed the establishment of an international network of photonics laboratories among BRICS member states to strengthen scientific cooperation and facilitate access to advanced research infrastructure.
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Yesterday 13:04
National Children’s Day marked at MAHAK with a focus on childhood alongside treatment
TEHRAN - MAHAK Pediatric Cancer Treatment and Research Center (MPCTRC) marked National Children’s Day with a series of cultural, artistic and recreational activities designed to provide children undergoing cancer treatment and their families with opportunities for play, interaction and joyful experiences alongside their treatment journey.
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2026-10-09 22:20
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
The illusion of control in Washington’s Iran gamble
TEHRAN — Gore Vidal’s famous observation that the United States is a nation of amnesia, learning nothing because it remembers nothing, was never merely a witty aside. It was a prophecy dressed as satire. Washington has spent decades proving him right.
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2026-10-09 20:54
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
“Cult of Death”? Check your calling card, Mr. Rubio
TEHRAN — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed Iran in parts of his Wednesday evening speech at the Acropolis in Athens. Taken as a whole, his speech was a selective reading of history; a flimsy version of Samuel Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations." When the argument is flimsy, a theatrical stage must inevitably be built out of historical symbols. The audience is meant to be impressed by the backdrop, not by the force of the reasoning.
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2026-10-09 16:11
Pezeshkian urges Caspian states to unite on long-term environmental protection plan
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed developing and implementing a long-term regional plan under the Tehran Convention to address the declining water level of the Caspian Sea.
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2026-10-09 15:36
Iranian students win BRICS Smart City 2030 Award
TEHRAN – A team of three students from Sharif University of Technology has won first place in the third International Student and Young Scientist Project Competition, “SMART CITY 2030,” held in Moscow on October 5–6.