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TEHRAN - In an article published on Monday, the editor-in-chief of the Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat used the Ansarullah strike on Riyadh airport as a pretext to level a series of sweeping — and at times bizarre — accusations.

Yesterday 21:11

By Ali Minabi

Can Saudi Arabia find a viable path out of Yemen?

TEHRAN – Saudi Arabia is once again testing its options for dealing with Ansarallah, hoping that what failed the first time might succeed the next.

Girls in Baku wearing Hijab staying out of school

Yesterday 20:36

Baku arrests dozens as hijab ban empties schools

TEHRAN — “I don’t have a single B on my report card. Is this the respect I get?” The girl standing at the school gate was crying, and the officials in front of her did not move. “Have I ever done anything wrong? And now you’re telling me I can’t enter the school. Why should I have to give up my religion?”

Yesterday 20:36

By staff writer

Trump targets anti-war Muslim congresswoman three weeks before midterms

TEHRAN — U.S. federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant early Monday morning at the Washington residence of Representative Ilhan Omar. Law enforcement personnel blocked off the surrounding street and removed multiple boxes labeled as “seized evidence” from the premises.

Yesterday 20:33

Sophocles’ “Antigone” on stage in Mahallat

TEHRAN – The play “Antigone” by Sophocles is being performed at the Artists Forum in Mahallat, Markazi Province.

Yesterday 20:32

Tehran Symphony Orchestra to perform “In the Italian Style” concert

TEHRAN- The Tehran Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nasir Heidarian and featuring cellist Majid Esmaeili as soloist, will present a concert titled “In the Italian Style” at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on October 20.

Yesterday 20:32

Restored “Bashu, the Little Stranger” to go on screen in Montreal

TEHRAN- A restored 4K version of the late Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzaie’s acclaimed film “Bashu, the Little Stranger” will be screened at Cinéma Moderne in Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday evening.

Yesterday 20:30

Trump's credibility under question

Khorasan argued that Trump's contradictory behavior has weakened his credibility. Pro-Israel circles in Washington portray Trump's unpredictability as a sign of strength, claiming that Iran should always remain uncertain about his next move.

Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni

Yesterday 20:26

Iran, Azerbaijan seek to translate bilateral agreements into concrete action

TEHRAN — Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has underscored Tehran’s commitment to strengthening ties with Azerbaijan, implementing bilateral agreements and expanding cooperation across a broad range of areas of mutual interest.

Vice President and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) chief Mohammad Eslami

Yesterday 20:25

Iran has reached developed nations’ level in nuclear science, says AEOI chief

TEHRAN — Iran has attained a level of nuclear science and technology comparable to that of developed countries and is now manufacturing domestically the equipment and systems required by its national industries, Vice President and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) chief Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday.

Yesterday 20:22

Iran develops countermeasures against Starlink

TEHRAN — Iran has developed technical capabilities to identify and disrupt unauthorized Starlink satellite internet terminals, while intensifying its efforts through international regulatory channels to compel the service to comply with telecommunications rules governing its operations inside Iranian territory.

Yesterday 20:17

Iran warns US against renewed military action, stresses readiness for diplomacy and defense

TEHRAN — Iran has warned the United States against any renewed military action, saying the consequences would extend beyond the region, while reaffirming its readiness to pursue diplomacy on the basis of realistic proposals and mutual respect for commitments.

Yesterday 20:13

IRGC forces dismantle kidnapping cell in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN- Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has dismantled an armed kidnapping cell linked to a terrorist group in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, rescuing an engineer abducted a day earlier and killing five members of the group, according to the IRGC’s Quds Headquarters.

Yesterday 20:04

Iran pursues fate of pilots in Qatar, vows justice for Minab school victims

TEHRAN — Iran is pursuing diplomatic and legal efforts to protect its national interests, determine the status of Iranian pilots in Qatar and secure justice for the victims of the February 28 attack on a primary school in Minab, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday.

Yesterday 20:01

By Seyed Mohammad Torabi

London Bombs, London Blames

Iran rejects Fairford attribution as baseless, says London cannot evade accountability for role in aggression against Iran: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Britain's accusation linking Tehran to an alleged security incident at RAF Fairford air base, dismissing it as an ugly plot designed to fuel Iranophobia and evade accountability for London's direct participation in the ongoing American-Zionist military aggression against the Iranian nation.

Yesterday 19:35

By Ranjan Solomon

Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize: Restoring moral authority of peace through justice

GOA, India - For a world fractured by double standards, the recognition of a lifelong defender of human rights is a reminder that peace cannot be separated from accountability. True peace is not achieved simply when the powerful agree to stop fighting. It is achieved when the vulnerable no longer have to live at their mercy.

Yesterday 19:23

Rubio’s understanding of thymos is very deficient: Francis Fukuyama

‘Rubio celebrates the agreement over Greenland, without mentioning his desire to grab it away from Denmark’

TEHRAN – The political scientist Francis Fukuyama says U.S. Secretary of State understanding of of thymos -- pride, spiritedness, the desire for recognition -- is very deficient.

North Khorasan, the province I almost missed

Yesterday 18:07

By Afshin Majlesi

North Khorasan, the province I almost missed

TEHRAN - A friend’s suggestion was all it took to set me on the road to North Khorasan, one of the few Iranian provinces I had never visited and, until then, had rarely considered as a travel destination.

Yesterday 18:06

Washington’s Strait of Denial

Iran has dismissed Washington’s claims of normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of ignoring realities on the ground while maintaining pressure on Tehran.

Yesterday 16:15

Government, parliament must reach a common understanding to manage economic conditions: Qalibaf

TEHRAN- Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, emphasizing the necessity of coordination and consensus between the government and parliament in managing the country's economic conditions, said: "Accurate assessment of the current situation and outlining upcoming scenarios can provide the basis for more effective decision-making to improve people's livelihoods and manage economic challenges in the second half of the year."

Yesterday 16:13

World standards day ceremony held in Tehran

TEHRAN- The ceremony commemorating World Standards Day was held on the morning of October 13, under the slogan "Shared Vision for a Better World" and focusing on "Clean and Affordable Energy." The event was organized by the National Standards Organization of Iran and attended by a number of national officials and those active in the quality sector at the Summit Hall.

Yesterday 15:14

Iran shakes with 67 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 67 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from October 2 to 9, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Yesterday 15:13

Iran eyes African markets through technology cooperation with Senegal

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have explored ways to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation with Senegal, positioning the West African country as a gateway for Iranian knowledge-based companies seeking to expand into African markets.

Yesterday 15:11

Iraqi students taking Persian Language Proficiency Test more than triple

TEHRAN – A total of 268 Iraqi students have taken the Persian Language Proficiency Test at six centers across Iraq, marking a more than threefold increase from the 78 participants recorded last year.

Yesterday 15:09

“Nurse, Ambassador of Life” program to reach over 800 schools nationwide

TEHRAN – A national program titled “Nurse, Ambassador of Life” will be implemented in more than 800 schools across the country, with the participation of 64 universities of medical sciences, to promote life-saving skills and improve students’ preparedness for emergencies.

Yesterday 15:06

Iranians volunteer for 'Janfada' military training amid ongoing US war

Ordinary Iranian citizens are volunteering for military training camps, where they learn the skills needed to fight enemy forces. Men and women of diverse ages and backgrounds have been attending these classes as the U.S. war against Iran nears the end of its 8th month.

Yesterday 14:50

Esteghlal could have scored more goals against Al Gharafa: Bakhtiarizadeh

TEHRAN - Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh felt Esteghlal should have won by a wider margin following their 2-1 defeat of Qatar’s Al Gharafa SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027 tie on Monday.