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Today 14:12
2026 Belt and Road media cooperation forum opens in China's Fuzhou
The 2026 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road brings together international media representatives, including Iran, to promote dialogue and cooperation among participating countries.
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Today 13:00
Kirstin Ferguson’s “Blindspotting” available in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Blindspotting: How to See What Others Miss” written by Kirstin Ferguson has been released in bookstores across Iran.
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Today 13:00
Labkhand Theater to host Brian Hill’s “The Story of My Life”
TEHRAN – Labkhand Theater Complex in Tehran will host the play “The Story of My Life,” which is a chamber musical for two performers with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and a book by Brian Hill, starting November 8.
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Today 12:08
Former Iran captain Hassan Habibi passes away
TEHRAN – Hassan Habibi, former captain and head coach of Iran’s national football team and former coach of Pas football club, passed away in Tehran after a prolonged illness.
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Today 11:58
Iranian judo athlete Karimi wins silver at 2026 Youth Olympic Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s Sobhan Karimi claimed the silver medal in the men’s 81kg judo competition at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games after narrowly losing to Slovenia’s Maks Cebulj in the final.
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Today 11:42
AFC postpones Saudi Arabia’s 2027 Asian Cup
TEHRAN - Following extensive discussions and close consultation with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel, originally to be held from Jan. 7 to Feb. 5, 2027, will now take place from Dec. 23, 2027, to Jan. 21, 2028.
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Today 11:41
China hosts 2026 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road in Fuzhou
TEHRAN – The 2026 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road is being held in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, on Tuesday, bringing together more than 200 foreign representatives from 100 countries, as well as international and regional organizations, and 182 media outlets and institutions.
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Today 09:57
Vietnamese ambassador to Iran pays working visit to Kashan, Isfahan province
TEHRAN- On 31 October and 1 November 2026, Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc paid a working visit to Kashan, Isfahan Province. During the visit, he met with Mr. Mojtaba Raei, the governor of Kashan, and toured local rosewater and carpet production facilities.
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Today 00:01
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Yesterday 21:25
By Hessam Heidarzadeh
Iran and Armenia: A Bond Beyond Neighborly Ties
TEHRAN- At first glance, what connects Iran and Armenia may appear to be geographical proximity and the geopolitical considerations that come with it. A closer look at the history and culture of the two countries, however, reveals a relationship that goes far beyond the conventional ties between neighboring states. For centuries, Iran and Armenia have not merely existed side by side; they have been part of each other’s historical, cultural, and social developments. This shared presence can be traced in architecture, language, art, social traditions, and even the collective memory of their peoples. These ties have endured despite changing political borders and shifts in power.
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Yesterday 21:20
Iran rejects uranium transfer abroad, says Hormuz reopening depends on US ending blockade
TEHRAN — Iran has rejected the transfer of its enriched uranium abroad and said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States ending its naval blockade and meeting Tehran’s demands, as Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei outlined the country’s positions on nuclear issues, regional security and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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Yesterday 21:17
By Xavier Villar
Israeli elections: The genocide wins
MADRID - Preliminary results of Israel's general election show Benjamin Netanyahu, the veteran prime minister, ahead of his rival Gadi Eisenkot, former chief of staff of the armed forces, but still short of a majority of parliamentary seats.
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Yesterday 21:14
No stable security can emerge without Iran
Vatan-e-Emrooz argued that Iran’s regional influence remains a decisive factor in shaping security developments across West Asia. According to the analysis, any attempt to establish a lasting security framework without including major regional powers would face substantial limitations. In this context, the Islamic Republic of Iran seeks to move beyond being simply an influential participant in regional affairs and become one of the principal actors involved in designing future security mechanisms.
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Yesterday 21:09
Police chief warns enemy interests worldwide could be targeted in future war
TEHRAN- Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan, commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Command, has warned that any future conflict could extend beyond conventional geographical boundaries, saying that locations hosting the interests of Iran’s adversaries could become targets.
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Yesterday 21:05
397 attacks on West Bankers in Oct, highest monthly total in 20 years: UN
Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank reached an unprecedented level in October, with the number of incidents causing injuries or property damage exceeding all monthly totals recorded since the United Nations began monitoring them in 2006.
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Yesterday 21:01
By staff writer
Canada, a Washington ally, is proving that US is not the center of the world
TEHRAN – Canada is taking concrete steps to diversify its international relations as Canadian officials, particularly Prime Minister Mark Carney, have come to realize that the United States, especially under Donald Trump, is no longer a predictable or reliable partner.
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Yesterday 21:00
Top judge calls for expedited, thorough judicial proceedings into US crimes against Iran
TEHRAN — Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has called for the expeditious handling of cases concerning US crimes against the Iranian nation, stressing that prompt judicial proceedings must be accompanied by meticulous examination of the evidence and the issuance of well-reasoned, legally sound judgments.
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Yesterday 20:53
By Ali Minabi
The Gaza ceasefire that keeps killing
TEHRAN – A year after a ceasefire promised to end the genocidal war, Gaza is enduring a peace that exists in name only.
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Yesterday 20:50
Araghchi: Neighbours top priority of Iran’s foreign policy
TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that neighbouring countries were the top priority of Iran’s foreign policy, adding that recent developments had further underscored the importance of these relations.
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Yesterday 20:45
Iran’s SNSC secretary and Putin discuss West Asia in phone call
TEHRAN —Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on the latest regional and international developments, with particular focus on West Asia.
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Yesterday 20:42
Algeria launches second operation to clear French nuclear test sites
Algeria’s Defense Ministry announced on Sunday the launch of a second operation to remove radioactive waste from former French nuclear test sites in the Sahara Desert, as Paris continues to refuse to hand over maps showing where the waste was buried or take responsibility for clearing it.
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Yesterday 20:36
By Ehsan Etesam
The politics of anti-Semitism: Europe’s historical record and Iran’s Jewish community
TEHRAN — An accusation can be a powerful political weapon. Few carry the moral and emotional weight of anti-Semitism. Originally intended to identify and confront hostility towards Jewish people, the term has increasingly become part of the political vocabulary used to discredit adversaries, silence critics and delegitimize positions across different political arenas and geographical boundaries.
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Yesterday 20:35
Violent protests erupt in Swiss cities of Zurich and Basel
Similar to youth-led protests in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Albania, two demonstrations were held in Switzerland.
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Yesterday 20:30
By Mahmoud Mahmoudian
China reaffirms support for Iran’s sovereignty
Tehran rules out compromise on national security
TEHRAN — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday reaffirmed Beijing's support for Iran's sovereignty and security.
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Yesterday 19:27
Iran-Brazil $10-billion trade targeted
TEHRAN- The Deputy for International Affairs of the Federation of Transport and Logistics, referring to the target of $10 billion in trade between Iran and Brazil, said: “In recent years, the volume of trade exchanges between the two countries has been on an upward trend, and Brazil’s economic capacities, especially in supplying basic goods and agricultural products, have provided a suitable basis for expanding trade cooperation.”
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Yesterday 19:27
Iran’s export to Turkey rises 59% in H1
TEHRAN- Director General of the West Asia and Africa Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization, while describing Iran’s trade trend with some West Asian countries as positive, announced a 59 percent growth in Iran’s exports to Turkey in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 21), compared with the same period last year.
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Yesterday 19:26
Transferring knowledge to farms drives Iran’s sustainable food security
TEHRAN- At a World Food Day conference in Tehran, hosted by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, senior officials stressed that scientific research must be linked directly to the real needs of agricultural producers.
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Yesterday 18:51
Tehran Chamber to send trade delegation to China’s CIIE to expand Iran-China trade
TEHRAN- Concurrent with the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, the Tehran Chamber of Commerce will send a trade delegation consisting of traders and businessmen and capable Iranian companies to China.
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Yesterday 17:11
Semnan’s oral heritage: a living reflection of history and cultural identity
TEHRAN - Semnan province, with its ancient history and remarkable cultural heritage, is home to a rich collection of Iran’s oral traditions, customs, traditional arts and local narratives.
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Yesterday 17:11
Domestic, intl. tours visit saffron farms in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - Fifteen domestic and international tourism tours have visited saffron farms and specialized saffron facilities in Torbat-e Heydarieh and Zaveh in northeastern Iran as part of agricultural tourism programs during the harvest season, a local tourism official said on Monday.