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Yesterday 23:22
By Mohammadreza Mohammadi, International Affairs Researcher
How faulty cognitive maps paralyze US strategy towards Iran
Before examining the causes and consequences of decision‑making in the Iran–U.S. standoff, a fundamental question must first be asked: are decision‑makers’ interpretations and analyses of reality themselves correct?
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Yesterday 23:21
Iran’s ‘inherent right’ to peaceful use of nuclear energy is non-negotiable: Araghchi
TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Tuesday that Iran as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will not forego its right to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, saying Tehran will not compromise on this right.
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Yesterday 23:21
MPs voice support for Leader’s remarks
TEHRAN - Members of the Iranian Parliament have, in a statement, expressed their backing for recent comments by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by reaffirming their obedience to his instructions.
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Yesterday 23:20
Pezeshkian sends congratulatory message to Japanese PM on National Day
TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, expressing congratulations to Japan on National Day.
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Yesterday 23:20
Iran, Russia set to start naval drills in the Sea of Oman
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will begin a joint naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman on Thursday.
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Yesterday 23:20
Turkey reiterates concerns over consequences of a US war against Iran
TEHRAN -Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his concern that a new U.S. war against Iran would destabilize the region.
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Yesterday 23:19
Neil Simon’s “The Dinner Party” to go on stage at Tehran Theater Complex
TEHRAN – The play “The Dinner Party,” a one-act comedy written by Neil Simon about marriage and divorce, will be performed at the Tehran Theater Complex from February 20.
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Yesterday 23:19
Exquisite handwritten Quran in Islamic world printed in Nastaliq script
TEHRAN – The first complete Holy Quran in Nastaliq script, following the style of Master Uthman Taha and approved by the Dar al-Quran Organization, has been published.
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Yesterday 23:19
At least 10 foreign spy services fueled Iran’s January unrest, says intel. commander
TEHRAN – Iran’s security establishment says the recent wave of unrest was a coordinated operation involving at least 10 foreign intelligence services, relying on social media manipulation, proxy networks and targeted violence to push the country toward instability.
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Yesterday 23:15
Iran-Russia cooperation expanding in all fields, including energy: Russian minister
By Mona Hojat Ansari
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have steadily deepened their ties over the past decade, driven by geographic proximity, overlapping regional interests, and a shared sense of pressure from Western policies that threaten their national security and economic stability.
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Yesterday 21:22
In interview with Tehran Times, Russia reaffirms strategic energy ties with Iran
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Yesterday 18:49
Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s plans to expand West Bank annexation
The UN missions for 85 member states issued a joint statement Tuesday condemning Israel's encroaching control of the West Bank, which critics say amounts to de facto annexation of the Palestinian territory.
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Yesterday 18:29
Photo: Mahnaz Abdi, Soheil Saadatmandi
Uruguay presents football shirts to Iran in gesture of sporting friendship
TEHRAN – The Embassy of Uruguay in Tehran hosted a ceremony on Tuesday (February 17), presenting shirts from the Uruguayan national team and two major clubs—Nacional and Peñarol—to Iranian football officials. The event welcomed representatives from Iran's Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Sports, and Culture, alongside the Football Federation and foreign ambassadors. Ambassador Beraldo Roque Nicola emphasized football's power to unite nations, particularly in challenging times.
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Yesterday 18:28
Ramadan in Gaza: Palestinians' spirit unbroken despite all hardships
TEHRAN – Ramadan has arrived in Gaza, and as the first crescent moon appeared, people welcomed the holy month with the same devotion felt across the Muslim world. But in Gaza, Ramadan never comes quietly. It arrives under the long shadow of Israel’s occupation and the deep wounds left by years of blockade, bombardment, and displacement. It is a month of prayer and patience, but also a reminder of everything people have endured under Israeli control.
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Yesterday 18:16
By Wesam Bahrani
Will Netanyahu resume genocidal war on Gaza?
TEHRAN – The Gaza Strip does not appear to be on the brink of a full-scale genocidal war anytime soon.
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Yesterday 18:15
By Sondoss Al Asaad
The IMF trap: Balancing Lebanon’s budget on the backs of the poor
BEIRUT — On Monday, the Lebanese government approved a rise in the value-added tax (VAT) from 11% to 12% and imposed an additional 320,000 Lebanese lira levy on every gasoline canister.
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Yesterday 18:08
Photo: Payam Sani
Russia committed to bolstering trade, energy ties with Iran’
TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times on Tuesday (February 17), Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov underscored Moscow’s dedication to expanding trade and energy cooperation with Iran. The remarks came before the conclusion of the 19th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee, which was hosted by Tehran.
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Yesterday 18:05
Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US aimed at ending Moscow's war in Ukraine have concluded without a breakthrough, the BBC reported. The trilateral meetings, held in Geneva, went on late on Tuesday but only lasted two hours on Wednesday.
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Yesterday 18:01
Mexico declines Trump’s Gaza Peace Board
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her long-standing position with Gaza and Palestine as she declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace.
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Yesterday 17:58
By Shahah Sarmadi
Epstein’s shadow network: Inside the Israel-linked machinery exploiting Nigeria’s turmoil
TEHRAN – The newly surfaced Drop Site News (DSN) investigation adds yet another disturbing layer to the already toxic legacy of Jeffrey Epstein — a man whose predatory crimes were only one part of a much larger, darker network of political influence, covert operations, and profiteering.
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Yesterday 17:19
Russia’s cultural center inaugurated in Tehran
TEHRAN- The official inauguration ceremony of the Russia’s cultural center- Russian House- in Tehran was held on Tuesday morning, marking a new chapter in cultural diplomacy between the two countries.
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Yesterday 17:17
TEDPIX drops 40,000 points on Wednesday
TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Securities Exchange (TSE), lost 40,000 points to 3.8 million on Wednesday, which is the fifth day of the Iranian calendar week.
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Yesterday 17:12
Discover ancient pottery skills practiced by women in Hormozgan’s Behdeh village
TEHRAN-- In the hinterland of the Persian Gulf and in the east of Hormozgan province, the village of Behdeh is a little-known gem, carrying ancient knowledge in the field of handmade pottery; knowledge that is rooted in the historical memory and daily life of the women of this land.
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Yesterday 17:11
1m pilgrims expected to visit Khuzestan's Sacred Defense sites
TEHRAN-- Since the beginning of Rahian-e Noor season, there has been a remarkable reception of the Sacred Defense sites of Khuzestan province, and it is expected that about one million pilgrims will visit these monuments by late April.
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Yesterday 17:11
Restoration of Jameh Mosque of Shah Abdol Azim shrine completed
TEHRAN--The project to restore and preserve the tiles on the iwan (porch) of Jameh Mosque of Shah Abdol Azim (AS) shrine in Rey, Tehran province, has been completed, with the aim of preserving the historical decorations of the religious complex.
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Yesterday 17:10
101 Shiraz-minted coins registered on national heritage list
TEHRAN – A collection of 101 coins minted in the southern city of Shiraz has been registered on Iran’s national list of movable cultural heritage, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said.
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Yesterday 17:07
17th-century Chehel Sotoun Palace fully reopens to visitors
TEHRAN – All sections of Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun Palace, including the room known as Chaharshanbeh Suri and the Stone Museum, have been reopened to the public, the site’s director said on Wednesday.
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Yesterday 17:02
Iran’s Neolithic communities excelled in antler craft, research shows
TEHRAN - A recent archaeological study published in the journal Anthropozoologica sheds new light on the sophisticated craftsmanship and resource strategies of early human societies on the Iranian Plateau.
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Yesterday 16:29
'Iran, Russia pledge to move beyond understanding to implementation'
TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that what was ultimately agreed upon in the 19th meeting of Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee represents the achievement of moving from understanding to the implementation phase.