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Today 18:04
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
The Strait of Hormuz: Iran's geographic destiny and strategic red line
HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - For centuries, the narrow blue artery that separates the Arabian Peninsula from the Iranian plateau has been more than a mere shipping lane. The Strait of Hormuz, at its slenderest point a mere 21 nautical miles across, has functioned as the world's petroleum lifeline, the chokepoint through which approximately a fifth of global oil consumption once flowed. But for Iran, this waterway is not simply a commercial corridor to be managed; it is the geographical expression of the nation's strategic depth, a natural extension of its sovereign territory, and, increasingly, the most credible deterrent in its defensive arsenal. Recent events have thrust the Strait back to the center of global attention, with Tehran's decisive assertion of control exposing the fundamental asymmetry that defines the balance of power in the Persian Gulf.
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Today 17:55
By Wesam Bahrani
Bloodthirsty Netanyahu scrambling to save political career
TEHRAN – The chances of Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, remaining in power do not appear promising.
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Today 17:33
Garsha Vazirian
Rubio’s crusade to dismantle the ICC is a global confession of guilt
The US war on international law is designed to shield genocidal atrocities
TEHRAN — Marco Rubio’s July 13 Wall Street Journal broadside reads like the frantic howl of an imperial political class that has lost control of the global narrative.
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Today 17:03
Iran win bronze at World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s team clinched a bronze medal at the 2026 World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships.
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Today 16:26
Minister calls municipalities key partners in tourism development, historical district restoration
TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts on Tuesday said cooperation between the government and municipalities was essential for expanding tourism infrastructure and restoring historical urban districts.
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Today 16:25
Kazakhstan sees Iran’s Golestan as potential tourism destination
TEHRAN - Kazakhstan sees Iran’s Golestan province as a potential tourism destination, its consul general in Gorgan said during talks with provincial tourism officials on Wednesday aimed at expanding cooperation between the two sides.
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Today 16:24
Specialized travel media report major shift in tourism patterns
TEHRAN - Specialized tourism media outlets and international travel research institutions say travel patterns in 2026 are undergoing significant changes, with travelers increasingly seeking cultural experiences, lesser-known destinations, sustainable tourism options, artificial intelligence-based planning tools and event-driven travel.
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Today 16:06
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Today 15:54
War, memory and the race to save a civilization
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Today 15:35
Technology transfer centers to accelerate rural development
TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said that the projected inauguration of seven technology transfer centers will accelerate rural development.
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Today 15:31
OCHA condemns US attacks on Iranian relief centers, humanitarian infrastructure
TEHRAN - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has condemned attacks by the United States and the Zionist Regime targeting Iranian relief workers, medical personnel, ambulances, and humanitarian infrastructure, stressing the need to uphold international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of aid workers and civilians.
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Today 15:26
Tehran, Jakarta hold webinar to bolster scientific-research ties
TEHRAN –The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) conducted a joint webinar, titled ‘Advancing Iran-Indonesia Research Collaboration: Strategic Opportunities Ahead’, on Wednesday to explore avenues for the expansion of scientific and research cooperation between the researchers, scientists, and the scientific institutions of the two countries.
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Today 15:24
Development of hybrid, electric vehicles, government's new strategy for energy management
TEHRAN- The development of hybrid, dual-fuel, and electric vehicles is the government's new approach to managing fuel and energy consumption, which not only leads to consumption reforms in the gasoline sector but also brings about a fundamental transformation in the production structure of the automotive industry and a technological change in this field.
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Today 15:21
Iran Space Agency announces new development projects
TEHRAN - A wide range of projects is currently underway by the Iran Space Agency, focusing on three main areas of infrastructure development, satellite design, and data and imagery-based services.
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Today 15:18
Iran showcases trade potential at China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing
TEHRAN — Iran strengthened its commercial presence in China by establishing a dedicated pavilion at the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, underscoring the growing strategic and economic partnership between the two countries.
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2026/07/15
By Mahnaz Abdi
Beyond exhibition: How Iran is securing its share of trillion-dollar halal market
TEHRAN- The global halal economy is no longer a peripheral niche. Valued well above two trillion dollars and expanding at a remarkable annual rate, it encompasses not only food and beverages but also pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, logistics, tourism, and financial services.
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2026/07/15
Why are American families paying price for Washington's reckless Iran policy?
Renewed Iran strikes spike U.S. gasoline prices, expose energy independence myth
TEHRAN- The United States boasts the title of the world's largest oil producer, churning out over 13 million barrels of crude daily and exporting more than it imports. Only about 8 percent of U.S. imported oil comes from the Persian Gulf. By that arithmetic, one might assume that a military confrontation with Iran would barely register at American gasoline pumps.
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Today 14:51
Iran down U.S. at 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s men registered their fifth win at the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships, beating the U.S. in straight sets (25-21, 25-15, 25-16) on Wednesday.
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Today 14:07
Iran start 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship in style
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kuwait 29-27 in their opening match of the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship on Wednesday.
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Today 13:40
Iran names flag bearers for 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN - Iran's National Olympic Committee has officially named Atousa Golshadnezhad, the reigning world karate champion, and Fazel Atrachali, captain of the national kabaddi team, as the country's flag bearers for the 2026 Asian Games.
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Today 12:28
Morocco and Egypt lead historic Arab campaign at 2026 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN – Arab football reached another milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a record eight teams qualifying for the expanded 48-team tournament. Although several teams failed to make it beyond the group stage, Morocco, Egypt and Algeria once again showed that Arab nations can compete with the best teams in world football.
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Yesterday 21:59
By Habib Ahmadzadeh
The flawed logic of Lindsay Graham: A pretext for destroying innocent people
TEHRAN- I must state that life experiences have long taught me never to rejoice in anyone’s death, and this holds true for the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, despite all his grave mistakes.
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Yesterday 21:53
"Unfinished Homework" artistic event to honor child martyrs on Tabiat Bridge
TEHRAN- Tehran's Tabiat Bridge—the city's most expansive pedestrian landmark- will transform into an open-air gallery this week as it hosts "Mashq-e Natamam" (Unfinished Homework), a cultural and artistic event dedicated to the memory of over 400 Iranian children who lost their lives during the recent war.
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Yesterday 21:53
"Ali, as Told by Ali" translated into Turkish to expand global reach
TEHRAN- The acclaimed work "Ali, as Told by Ali," authored by Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadian, has been released in Turkish, marking the latest step in the book's international distribution.
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Yesterday 21:52
100 artworks to be offered at 25th Tehran Auction
TEHRAN – The 25th Tehran Auction is set to take place on Friday, July 17, at the Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran, featuring 100 artworks with an estimated total value between 354 and 423 billion Tomans ($2 to $2.35 million).
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Yesterday 21:50
Ayatollah Khamenei hails massive public participation in martyred Leader’s funeral
TEHRAN — A major memorial ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held on Tuesday at the Grand Mosalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran. The massive gathering in the capital drew an immense crowd from all walks of life, highlighting the continuation of solemn mourning ceremonies across Iran and several other countries.
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Yesterday 21:50
Iran condemns UK’s IRGC designation, warns of reciprocal measures
TEHRAN – Iran has denounced the UK's decision to designate the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a "threat under the United Kingdom's National Security Act."
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Yesterday 21:49
‘Trump’s mouth must be shut’
Kayhan, in an article discussing how to silence Trump, wrote: The heroic defense by the brave and revolutionary armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is, these nights in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, writing a golden chapter in the history of Greater Iran. In recent days, the Persian Gulf has once again become the focal point of the global balance of power—where the US terrorist military, in strategic desperation, has turned frantically to a chain of blind acts of aggression.
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Yesterday 21:47
Israel Katz seeks pardon for soldier who killed Palestinian
Israeli war minister Israel Katz has requested that President Isaac Herzog pardon Elor Azaria, a former Israeli soldier convicted for killing an incapacitated Palestinian in Hebron, Israeli media reported.
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Yesterday 21:46
By Wesam Bahrani
From Macron to Trump to Israel: What is Syria’s share?
TEHRAN – French President Macron surprised everyone by visiting Syria as the first Western leader to meet self-declared president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus.