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Yesterday 22:21
Iranian, Cuban science ministers highlight boosting academic ties
TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Cuban Minister of Higher Education, Walter Baluja García, have underlined the need to expand academic and educational relations.
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Yesterday 22:14
Iran, China to support joint research projects
TEHRAN – Following the sixth joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Iran and China will support the implementation of 15 research projects by faculty members.
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Yesterday 22:07
By Habib Ahmadzadeh
A few intriguing observations for the West to see of farewell to Iran’s martyred Leader
A personal and direct analysis of the farewell ceremony
TEHRAN - On Saturday, July 4, I attended the massive, multi-million-person funeral procession for Iran’s martyred Leader with my daughters and two of my grandchildren. It is no exaggeration to say that I was surrounded by hundreds of thousands of weeping people who were shedding tears from the depths of their souls for the loss of their icon. However, the most important point was not just the grief, but the hope and the strange, intense glint in their eyes—a look that signaled a firm determination to continue their resistance.
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Yesterday 21:47
By Garsha Vazirian
Foreign reporters watch unbroken Iran turn raw grief into mandate for revenge
TEHRAN — The sprawling expanse of the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla became the epicenter of a historic geopolitical shift on July 5, as millions of Iranians converged for the second day of the public farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Yesterday 21:42
By Syeda Mehak Fatima Kazmi
A brave nation bids farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei
A historic farewell that united a nation and captivated the world
TEHRAN - The streets of Tehran have never seen anything quite like this. Millions of mourners, shoulder to shoulder, filling every avenue leading to the heart of the city. Black-clad crowds stretching as far as the eye can see. The sound of sorrowful chants mixing with the rhythmic beating of chests in traditional mourning.
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Yesterday 21:42
Jameh Mosque of Dezful: An architectural treasure in Iran’s city of bricks
TEHRAN - Jameh Mosque of Dezful is one of the oldest and most significant Islamic monuments in southwestern Iran.
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Yesterday 21:27
Millions join historic funeral prayers for Iran’s martyred Leader
TEHRAN - Millions of mourners from Iran and other countries performed funeral prayers for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla on Sunday, as an immense outpouring of grief underscored his enduring role as a leading religious and political figure whose influence extended far beyond Iran's borders.
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Yesterday 21:24
By Soheila Zarfam
The ‘shock’ the US refuses to learn from
TEHRAN — The images seen around the world this week were clear. Huge crowds of people in black filled the streets of Tehran for miles. They were all heading to the Grand Mosalla for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's funeral. Millions of mourners showed their grief openly and brought the capital to a standstill. This massive display of emotion went against everything the West had expected and is set to continue for the upcoming days in more Iranian and Iraqi cities.
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Yesterday 21:24
Relative recounts Ayatollah Khamenei's simple lifestyle, family values
TEHRAN – A newly published interview with Hassan Khojasteh Baqerzadeh, the brother of the martyred Leader's wife, offers a rare and personal account of the character, family life, and leadership style of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, portraying a man whose public responsibilities never overshadowed his commitment to his family, faith, and simple way of life. The interview was recorded at the martyred Leader's former residence in Tehran's Iranshahr neighborhood following his martyrdom.
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Yesterday 21:23
Selected remarks by Seyyed Mostafa Khamenei on his father’s personal and revolutionary life
In an interview conducted several years ago, Ayatollah Seyyed Mostafa Khamenei, the eldest son of Iran’s martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, reflected on his father’s revolutionary activities, family life, and personal character.
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Yesterday 21:23
Mohammadi Golpayegani describes life and character of Martyr Leader
TEHRAN – In an interview conducted during the first days following the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on February 28 in a joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadi Golpayegani, Chief of Staff to the Leader, reflected on the personality, leadership, and private life of the Martyr Leader.
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Yesterday 21:04
Leader reappoints Mohseni-Eje’i as Judiciary chief
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i as the head of the Judiciary.
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2026-07-04 21:57
Iran discusses developing environmental ties with UN, Pakistan, Maldives
TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE) in separate meetings with the United Nations, Maldivian, and Pakistani officials explored avenues to expand collaborations in the environment sector.
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2026-07-04 21:27
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami
What slogans do the mourning crowds chant?
TEHRAN- The funeral and farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, is far more than a simple ritual of bidding farewell to a political or religious figure. It is a scene where grief, loyalty, and the redefinition of the bond between the social body and the leadership of the system unfold simultaneously.
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2026-07-04 21:21
By Fardin Molaei
A River of Grief, An Ocean of Resolve: Tehran Bids Farewell to Its Martyred Leader
TEHRAN – "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." The words of Thomas Campbell echoed silently through the streets of Tehran on Saturday as millions began the first day of farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. Yet no quotation alone could fully capture the atmosphere of a city where sorrow and pride walked side by side.
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2026-07-04 21:20
Iran bids farewell to Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN - Iran is in mourning as millions gather to bid farewell to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on the first day of the joint US-Israeli aggression against the country on February 28.
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2026-07-04 21:18
By Soheila Zarfam
Foreign mourners at Leader's funeral: 'We lost our father'
TEHRAN — As millions of Iranians poured into the streets for the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, foreign dignitaries, journalists, and ordinary visitors from around the world joined the mourning, describing the late Leader as a father figure to the oppressed and a symbol of resistance against Western domination.
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2026-07-04 21:16
By Hossein Rafiei Renani
Humble and righteous: From birth to final breath
VANCOUVER — I am writing these words as I watch with tearful eyes the live funeral procession of the martyred Leader of Iran, the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Like countless Iranians abroad, I wish I could stand among the millions who are gathering to bid him farewell. Distance may keep me from the funeral, but it cannot silence my grief, my respect, or my allegiance to his righteous path of antiimperial resistance and the safeguarding of Iran’s sovereignty and independence. These are my farewell words.
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2026-07-04 21:07
By Major General Amir Hatami, Chief Commander of the Iranian Army
Commander’s prudence; deriving infinite power from the heart of limitations
These days, separation from our Leader and Commander, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was dearer to us than life itself, has been accompanied by profound sorrow and deep emotion. These emotions are noteworthy from several perspectives.
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2026-07-04 21:04
By Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister
Legacy of martyred Khamenei's foreign policy vision
TEHRAN - At pivotal moments in history, nations are often defined by leaders who shape their country's future. From this perspective, the late martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei sought to build the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the principles of national identity, independence, and the preservation of the nation's dignity. In this framework, diplomacy was viewed not merely as a tool for managing relations with other countries but as a means of safeguarding the honor and interests of the Iranian people.
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2026-07-04 21:01
By Wesam Bahrani
Iraq holds its breath ahead of a historic farewell
TEHRAN – Iraq is preparing for one of the largest public gatherings in its recent history, as millions prepare to bid farewell to the martyred Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Imam Ali Khamenei.
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2026-07-04 19:22
Intl. journalists visit damaged Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran
TEHRAN – On Friday, tens of international journalists, photographers, and television crews from various global media organizations visited Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Golestan Palace to observe sections of the historic complex damaged by a nearby missile strike and to document the ongoing restoration efforts.
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2026-07-04 19:17
‘Caspian Sea, a new trade highway with the East’
TEHRAN- The Governor of Gilan, emphasizing the importance of redirecting the country's trade perspective towards the north, said that given the increasing exchanges with China and the shorter transportation routes through the Caspian Sea, the development of northern corridors can help reduce transportation costs and increase the country's economic productivity
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2026-07-04 00:12
Thousands mourn Leader at site of his martyrdom
TEHRAN — Thousands of mourners, including families of Iran's martyrs, gathered on Thursday night at the site where Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was martyred in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, in an emotional farewell ceremony held beside the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya.
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2026-07-03 23:55
Pezeshkian, in talks with world leaders, vows Iran 'will not bow to any bully'
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian held a series of meetings on Thursday with foreign leaders and officials who traveled to Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution martyred in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28. With delegates from nearly 100 countries in attendance, Pezeshkian used the gatherings to thank Iran's allies for their solidarity and to reaffirm that the nation will not waver in the face of foreign aggression.
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2026-07-03 23:42
Iran tells UN that US aggression, not Iranian action, is threat to peace
TEHRAN — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday rejected American accusations against his country as "baseless" and "disinformation," insisting that Tehran's military responses to U.S. strikes were lawful exercises of self-defense under the U.N. Charter.
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2026-07-03 21:47
Iran, Turkey emphasize regional security cooperation
TEHRAN — Senior defense officials from Iran and Turkey have underscored the importance of strengthening regional security cooperation and expanding bilateral defense ties during a high-level telephone conversation that focused on the regional security landscape, the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, and the need for greater coordination among regional powers.
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2026-07-03 21:25
By Mahmoud Ravi-Nejad
Global tribute to martyred Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Nearly 100 countries sent official teams, senior officials, and public figures to Tehran for the funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader
TEHRAN — History is often remembered through the moments when nations fall silent.
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2026-07-03 18:29
Persepolis through the eyes of Iran’s martyred leader
TEHRAN – As Iran prepares to bid farewell to its martyred leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, one of the defining moments reflecting his vision of the country’s cultural identity has once again come into focus: his historic visit to the UNESCO-listed Persepolis in 1988, where he described the ancient site as a “valuable treasure” that must be safeguarded for future generations.
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2026-07-03 18:28
Researcher highlights Isfahan's enduring role in Ta’zieh heritage
TEHRAN - Iran's ritual dramatic art of Ta’zieh continues to thrive across the country, with central Isfahan province widely regarded as the nation's leading center for the centuries-old tradition, according to Iranian researcher and Ta’zieh scholar Esmaeil Mojallali.