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Today 21:27
Expanding missile range is our new deterrence strategy
Esmail Kosari, a member of Parliament, discussed Iran’s missile-range expansion in an interview with Javan. Following growing threats, the Islamic Republic of Iran unveiled an increase in the range of its missiles as part of its broader strategy to strengthen deterrence capabilities. The move came after remarks by Iran’s Leader emphasizing an immediate response to threats without geographical limitations.
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Today 21:23
Baby in Gaza freezes to death as UN counts 245 child deaths in West Bank
TEHRAN — Kinan Ahmad Raqiq died in a tent in Khan Younis on November 12. He was nine months old.
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Today 21:09
By staff writer
Officials’ shifting explanations deepen doubts over US airspace shutdown
TEHRAN — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration grounded every departing flight in the country on Friday, and the public’s first explanation fit in a single phrase: a “temporary telecommunications outage.” The order began at 3:54 p.m. Eastern Time and lasted until 8:15 p.m. It left thousands of flights canceled and a government that has spent months promising a modernized air traffic system, explaining why its old one failed everywhere at once.
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Today 21:08
Iranian painter unveils two paintings commemorating Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA)
TEHRAN – Iranian painter Ali Bahreini unveiled two new paintings depicting the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), on Friday, the anniversary of her martyrdom.
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Today 21:08
Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ to be shown, reviewed in Tehran
TEHRAN – The 2026 epic action fantasy film “The Odyssey,” written and directed by Christopher Nolan, will be shown at the cineplex of the Tehran Book Garden on Wednesday.
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Today 21:07
Women artists explore Hadith al-Kisa through calligraphy, visual arts in Tehran
TEHRAN - An exhibition featuring more than 80 artworks inspired by Hadith al-Kisa, created by Iranian women artists, opened at the Khaneh Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran on Friday, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA).
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Today 21:04
Iran downs 17th US MQ-1 drone, reports two tankers hit by sea mines east of Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has shot down another US reconnaissance and combat drone over the Persian Gulf, while the Iranian Navy has reported that two oil tankers separately caught fire after striking sea mines in a restricted maritime zone east of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Today 21:01
Iran demonstrated remarkable strength in two wars, says ex-FM
TEHRAN – Iran demonstrated extraordinary resilience and strength in the two imposed wars (the 12-day war and the Ramadan war), surprising the international community with its ability to withstand external pressure, former Iranian foreign minister Ali Akbar Salehi has said.
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Today 21:00
Rosatom to increase workforce at Bushehr nuclear plant to 300
TEHRAN – Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom plans to increase its workforce at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant from the current 180 employees to 300 in the near future, as it moves to resume previously scheduled operations despite ongoing regional tensions.
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Today 20:57
Strengthening strategic ties with China must be a priority for Iran
TEHRAN – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Presiding Board has called for closer coordination among government bodies to strengthen strategic relations between Iran and China and translate existing agreements and opportunities into tangible results.
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Today 20:55
Iran to press ahead with defense industry development, lawmaker says
TEHRAN – Iran will continue to advance its defense industry with determination and full strength, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said, emphasizing that the country’s military capabilities will undergo significant improvements.
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Today 20:32
Iran defeat Palestine at Basra tournament
TEHRAN - Iran football team defeated 10-man Palestine on Saturday at the Basra four-nation tournament.
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Today 20:19
Senior MP: Iran’s steadfastness has left US in a strategic dead end
TEHRAN – Iran’s steadfast resistance on multiple fronts has pushed the United States into a strategic dead end, with any further miscalculation by its adversaries likely to provoke an even more consequential response from Tehran, the chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said.
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Today 20:16
Iran rejects normal IAEA inspections under abnormal conditions
TEHRAN – Iran’s Mission to the United Nations Office in Vienna has condemned resolutions adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran as legally and technically flawed, stressing that normal implementation of safeguards cannot resume under the abnormal conditions created by attacks on the country’s safeguarded nuclear facilities.
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Today 20:13
By Seyyed Mohammad Torabi
Bet on the losing horse: Abu Dhabi's gamble in Hormuz
How UAE bankrolled a costly, risky southern corridor to break Iran's control — and failed
TEHRAN - When Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber took the screen at CERAWeek in Houston on March 23, 2026, he chose his words carefully. The Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, speaking by video link because war had closed the skies, called any disruption of the Strait of Hormuz “weaponizing” energy and “economic terrorism against every nation.”
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Today 20:07
Iran calls on US to end aggression, lift maritime blockade
TEHRAN – Iran has called on the United States to immediately end its aggression against the country, lift its maritime blockade and provide credible guarantees against further attacks, warning that any renewed US-Israeli aggression would be met with an immediate and decisive response.
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Today 18:45
By Ali Minabi
From the battlefield to the ballot box: war comes home
TEHRAN – Western leaders assumed they could keep the Palestinian bloodshed, the flames of war in Iran, and the resulting costs far removed from their own societies.
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Today 18:33
By Batool Subeiti
Efforts to encircle the resistance bloc within its borders
LONDON – In response to the transformations that could give Iran and its allies greater room to expand their influence, the United States and its allies are not standing idle. Another front in this confrontation involves attempts to weaken the resistance bloc from within and restrict the room for maneuver available to forces aligned with it in each country.
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Today 17:45
Iran sends 70 athletes to Open SCO Cup
TEHRAN - A total of 70 Iranian athletes are representing the country at the Open Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Moscow.
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Today 17:21
Isfahan’s pigeon towers emerge as potential World Heritage candidate
TEHRAN – Iran’s historic pigeon towers in Isfahan province could have the potential to be nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status, prompting renewed calls for comprehensive documentation, comparative research and stronger conservation measures to establish their significance on a global scale.
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Today 17:12
Crash site of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi named national heritage site
TEHRAN – The site where former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others were martyred in a helicopter crash in East Azarbaijan province has been officially registered on Iran’s National Heritage List, a provincial cultural heritage official announced on Saturday.
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Today 16:49
Iran's bentonite industry: production and export potential
TEHRAN- This article examines Iran's bentonite industry, highlighting recent production data, major industrial applications, and export potential. It explores the role of bentonite in drilling fluids, foundry operations, construction, iron ore pelletizing, and absorbent products.
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Today 15:28
Tehran, Moscow set to convene joint ICT working group in 2027
TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian officials have agreed to hold the sixth meeting of their joint working group on information and communication technology (ICT) during the first quarter of 2027, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the sector.
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Today 15:25
Iranian students shine in Open World Astronomy Olympiad
TEHRAN – An Iranian team of six students has achieved remarkable success at the fifth edition of the Open World Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO), winning six gold medals. The Olympiad took place from November 6 to 14 in Russia.
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Today 15:23
COP31: DOE chief meets Turkish officials to expand environmental ties
TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has met with Turkish officials to discuss ways to strengthen environmental cooperation between the two countries.
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Today 15:19
Trust Issues, Washington?
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Washington’s lack of credibility and failure to honor past commitments remain the biggest hurdles to reaching an agreement with Tehran.
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Today 15:16
Iran defeat Nigeria at FIP World Polo Championship Zone E Qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Nigeria 11-3 at the FIP World Polo Championship Zone E Qualifiers on Saturday.
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Today 15:05
Iran thrash Sri Lanka at AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifier
TEHRAN - Iran made it two wins from two after a storming 11-0 victory against Sri Lanka in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers Group D match on Saturday.
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Today 13:50
Iran are undisputed kings of beach soccer: AFC
TEHRAN - As excitement peaks for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026, the-afc.com turns its attention to Group B, which promises to be a thriller.
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Today 13:39
Damaged oil industry facilities reconstruction should be accelerated: acting oil minister
TEHRAN- The Acting Oil Minister, emphasizing the need to accelerate the reconstruction of oil industry facilities damaged in the third imposed war, said: This measure goes beyond the implementation of industrial projects; it is a national and strategic action for the sustainability of energy supply, maintaining public calm, and continuing the country’s economic activities.