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Today 18:30
Mohajeri named Nassaj head coach in PGPL
TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Mohajeri was appointed as the new head coach of the struggling football team Nassaji on Saturday.
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Today 18:03
First Kurdish purebred horse festival held in Sanandaj
TEHRAN – Sanandaj in western Iran hosted its first-ever festival of Kurdish purebred horses on Friday, drawing equestrians and horse enthusiasts from across the country.
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Today 18:03
Sassanid pottery fragment discovered in Isfahan province
TEHRAN— A fragment of inscribed pottery known as an ostraca has been identified in the Lenjan district of Iran’s Isfahan province.
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Today 18:03
Fars officials plan to introduce Sepidan as special tourism area
TEHRAN— Sepidan in Fars province is a city whose vast tourism potential has encouraged provincial officials to put on their agenda to introduce it as a special tourism area in southern Iran.
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Today 18:03
Yazd to introduce tourist path dedicated to traditional jewelry
TEHRAN – Yazd authorities plan to introduce a tourist path dedicated to the city’s time-honored tradition of handmade jewelry, which was recently registered as a world city of handicrafts by the World Crafts Council.
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Today 17:52
Soltaniyeh, a UNESCO-listed mausoleum of the 14th century, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Phase two of a restoration and conservation project on the southern gate of the UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome has commenced, according to the director of the World Heritage site.
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Today 17:50
Iran down Paraguay in 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup
TEHRAN - A suffocating defense carried Iran to a second consecutive victory at Seychelles 2025, leaving winless Paraguay on the brink.
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Today 17:47
Locals revive tradition of cherishing ancient qanats with flowers and rosewater
TEHRAN - After more than five decades of silence, the people of Bam in southeastern Iran have revived an ancient tradition honoring qanats – the man-made subterranean aqueducts that sustained life in this arid region for centuries.
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Today 16:46
Teachers, symbols of dedication and enthusiasm
Mohammad Farrokhi, a 26-year-old teacher, travels 55 kilometers every day to reach a school in a border village in Shirvan County, northeastern North Khorasan Province.
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Today 16:40
Gaza deaths due to malnutrition rise to 57
A statement by the Government Media Office on Telegram said on Saturday that the death toll resulting from malnutrition in the Gaza Strip has increased to 57, Al Jazeera reported.
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Today 16:31
By Farrokh Hesabi
Skocic's masterclass leads Tractor to historic Persian Gulf Pro League triumph
TEHRAN - Dragan Skocic orchestrates Tractor's maiden league title, ending years of anticipation in Tabriz, as relegation drama unfolds in a captivating PGPL week.
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Today 15:24
Farabi International Award extends submission deadline
TEHRAN – The deadline for submitting articles to the 16th Farabi International Award (FIA) has been extended to May 21.
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Today 15:23
From Tehran to Bogotá: Iran’s Presence at FILBO
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Today 15:22
DOE develops data bank of over 5,000 species in Persian Gulf, Oman Sea
TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has announced the provision of a data bank of more than 5,000 creatures in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea, saying that it will serve as a regional and even international platform for the preservation of the biodiversity in these waters.
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Today 15:19
Russia needs to enhance cooperation with Iran in emerging technologies: presidential aide
TEHRAN –Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has underscored the significance of promoting partnerships and collaborations with Iran in emerging technologies.
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Today 15:14
‘Unspeakable cruelty’: Yemeni civilians recount horror of US air strikes
Mohammed doesn’t know why his neighborhood was struck by U.S. warplanes on Sunday evening.
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Today 14:15
Tehran-Abu Dhabi trade could rebound to $27b, says official
TEHRAN - The head of the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber of Commerce has criticized the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) for significant delays in foreign currency allocation, calling it the primary bottleneck in bilateral trade — particularly for essential and perishable goods.
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Today 14:08
SEO aims for capital market to fund half of economy within 5 years
TEHRAN - The head of the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) said that the capital market’s share in the national financing system is going to increase to 50 percent over the next five years, positioning it as a key engine of economic activity, employment, and industrial growth.
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Today 14:06
Tehran, Ashgabat urge structural reforms to boost bilateral trade
TEHRAN - The deputy head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) called for the removal of key structural barriers—particularly in banking, transport, logistics, and visa issuance—to unlock the trade potential between Iran and Turkmenistan.
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Today 14:05
Iran, India eye expansion of trade routes, push for diversification
TEHRAN - At a conference on commercial opportunities between Iran and India, held on the sidelines of Iran Expo 2025, officials and business representatives from both countries emphasized the need to diversify trade and familiarize Iranian businesses with international trade models.
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Today 13:34
Iran’s annual petchem export expected to hit 34.8m tons by March 2026
TEHRAN – Iran’s annual export of the petrochemicals is anticipated to reach about 34.8 million tons in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 2026), according to the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).
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Today 12:59
Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio slams 'tyranny in disguise'
Germany's Foreign Office has defended a decision to classify the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as right-wing extremist, after sharp criticism from the White House, BBC reported on Saturday.
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Today 12:30
Iran’s Hosseini snatches bronze in World Youth and Junior Championships
TEHRAN – Zahra Hosseini of Iran claimed a bronze medal in the 2025 World Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships on Saturday.
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Yesterday 23:12
IAF cinematheque to screen “Universal Language”
TEHRAN-The 2024 Canadian absurdist comedy-drama film “Universal Language” (also known as “The Song of a Turkey”) co-written and directed by Matthew Rankin will be screened at the cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Monday.
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Yesterday 23:12
“The AI Conundrum” available in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The AI Conundrum: Harnessing the Power of AI for Your Organization—Profitably and Safely” written by Caleb Briggs and Rex Briggs has been released in the Iranian book market.
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Yesterday 23:12
Babolsar hosting August Strindberg’s “The Stronger”
TEHRAN-The play “The Stronger” written by August Strindberg and directed by Leila Hosseinzadeh started its performances in Babolsar, Mazandaran Province.
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Yesterday 23:11
“Elsa Morante Night” to be held at House of Humanities Thinkers
TEHRAN-The literary meeting “Elsa Morante Night” will be held at the House of Humanities Thinkers in Tehran on Sunday.
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Yesterday 23:10
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Exhibition of Torres Strait Island masks unveiled at Australian Embassy in Tehran
TEHRAN- On Thursday, the Australian Embassy in Tehran hosted an art exhibition showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Torres Strait Islands.
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Yesterday 23:10
Trump ousts Waltz, nominates him for UN post
US President Donald Trump has removed Mike Waltz from his post as national security adviser and will nominate him as ambassador to the United Nations, the BBC reported.
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Yesterday 23:09
Israel strikes near Syria's presidential palace
Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria, AP reported.