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Today 17:06
From ancient clay to living tradition: the enduring art of Iranian pottery
TEHRAN - Pottery is among the oldest forms of human craftsmanship, transforming ordinary clay into vessels and objects of practical use and artistic expression.
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Today 17:04
Trump's diesel deal with Putin: How much, how long, and will It cut prices?
TEHRAN - On October 9, US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets, paired with a temporary 6-month US sanctions waiver. The move is aimed at easing record-high US diesel prices weeks before the November 3 midterms. Initial volumes are modest relative to consumption, so analysts expect limited and mostly psychological price effects — unless larger follow-on deliveries materialize and Russian refineries recover.
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Today 17:00
Forgotten Safavid-era village discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Researchers have identified and documented the remains of an abandoned village believed to date back to the Safavid era in the Dasht-e Barm forest area of Kazerun county, Fars province, southwestern Iran.
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Today 16:57
Iranian crafter named Asia-Pacific’s top master of wood arts
TEHRAN – Iranian artist and sculptor Mohammad-Ali Vadood has been named the Top Master of Wood Arts in Asia and the Pacific at the 2025 China Asia-Pacific Furniture and Woodworking Industry Forum (CAPFA), according to Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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Today 16:53
Cultural officials reject Rubio’s remarks on Persian history at Athens’ Acropolis
TEHRAN – Joining Iranian political officials, several senior cultural figures, including the tourism minister, the head of the Iranology Foundation and the director-general of the National Museum of Iran, have criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on ancient Persian history, saying historical civilizations should not be used to justify political hostility or threats of war.
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Today 16:35
Fajr Sepasi part way with Rasoul Khatibi: PGPL
TEHRAN - Fajr Sepasi football club have officially parted ways with head coach Rasoul Khatibi, the Iranian club announced, adding that his successor will be introduced in the coming days.
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Today 15:58
“Cell No. 14” Published in Armenian
The Armenian translation of Cell No. 14, a memoir of Iran’s late Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been unveiled in Yerevan, highlighting his political struggles and offering a new avenue for cultural exchange between Iran and Armenia.
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Today 15:51
Alipour could compete at 2028 Olympic Games, official says
TEHRAN - Iran Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation President Reza Zarei praised Reza Alipour’s silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, saying the athlete could compete in the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Today 15:04
High-tech companies discuss ways to boost ties at 3rd Russia-Iran ICT Forum
TEHRAN – Leading Iranian and Russian companies have explored ways to expand bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies at the third Russia-Iran Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Forum.
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Today 15:02
Iran’s Medical Council urges global health bodies to act over US sanctions
TEHRAN – The Iranian Medical Council has called on the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the World Medical Association (WMA) to take immediate action against the use of patients’ lives as a tool of political and military pressure.
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Today 15:00
DOE advances conservation efforts for reptile and amphibian species
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is developing national conservation programs for priority reptile and amphibian species, with a focus on deploying modern monitoring technologies, strengthening local community engagement, and providing ongoing training for experts.
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Today 14:58
“Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!”
TEHRAN – World Migratory Bird Day serves as an opportunity to highlight the vital role these birds play in maintaining ecosystem balance and the need to protect their habitats. These tireless travelers cover thousands of kilometers each year to survive, yet face mounting threats, including drying wetlands, habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and climate change.
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Today 12:41
Iran to compete in Belarus beach soccer tournament
TEHRAN - Iran’s national beach soccer team will compete in a three-team tournament in Belarus featuring the hosts and Oman on Oct. 17 and 18.
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Today 09:53
Manufacturing automation – universal international language of communication
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Today 08:31
By Mahnaz Abdi
Tehran showcases urban market management, food security expertise to foreign delegations
TEHRAN- Tehran Municipality’s first program in the series of specialized visits “Introducing Tehran’s Urban Management Capabilities,” focusing on urban markets, logistics, and food security, was held on Saturday, October 10, in cooperation with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF).
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Yesterday 20:45
Tehran Theater to host Francis Veber’s comedy “The Dinner of Fools”
TEHRAN – Tehran's Sahne-ye Abi (Blue Stage) Theater will host the comedy play “The Dinner of Fools” by Francis Veber from October 15 to 24.
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Yesterday 20:44
“Shootinga” takes top honors at 38th Isfahan children’s film festival
TEHRAN- The film “Shootinga” emerged as one of the leading winners at the 38th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Isfahan, receiving awards for best children’s film, best director and technical achievements at the closing ceremony on Thursday.
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Yesterday 20:44
Martyr Leader’s “Cell No. 14” published in Armenian
TEHRAN – The Armenian translation of the book “Cell No. 14,” which is the autobiographical memoir of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was unveiled at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Yerevan State University in Armenia on Friday.
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Yesterday 20:43
By staff writer
Yemen hits Riyadh airport again as Saudi flights collapse
TEHRAN — Riyadh’s airport was hit again on Saturday, two days after Yemeni missiles killed three Saudis there. Regional officials told the Associated Press that air traffic stopped and the airport was evacuated.
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Yesterday 20:42
By staff writer
Trump seethes that no one knows her; Navi Pillay has rattled US and Israel anyway
TEHRAN — Within hours of Navi Pillay being named the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the American president had shared a post calling her a hater of America and Israel, and his secretary of state had sanctioned an entire international court. Israel summoned Joseph Goebbels.
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Yesterday 20:42
By Ali Minabi
Three elections on the horizon
TEHRAN – Three elections loom: Israeli Knesset elections, the U.S. midterms, and Palestinian legislative elections.
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Yesterday 20:41
US sanctions the entire ICC to shield American and Israeli war criminals
TEHRAN — The United States placed the International Criminal Court under sanctions on Friday, October 9, dropping any pretense that its quarrel was limited to individual judges and prosecutors.
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Yesterday 20:40
Diplomacy and the battlefield must be managed
In an article, Etemad examined Iran's current situation and its policy positions. Following the 40-day war, Iran's adversaries have launched a psychological campaign against the Iranian public by repeatedly announcing different dates for the outbreak of a third war involving Iran, the United States, or the Israeli regime.
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Yesterday 20:36
Iran’s seven conditions remain non-negotiable under seven-day proposal, says MP
TEHRAN — Hassan Qashqavi, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said Iran’s seven conditions under its seven-day proposal remain unchanged, stressing that they were set by the country’s highest authorities and cannot be revised or abandoned at lower levels of decision-making.
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Yesterday 20:34
Pezeshkian, Qalibaf vow justice after bombing kills senior female police official
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Police Chief Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan have condemned the killing of a senior female police official in a terrorist bombing in southeastern Iran, vowing that the attack will not weaken the country’s resolve to safeguard security and public order.
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Yesterday 20:20
By Seyed Mohammad Torabi
From Athens to Anger
Why Rubio's history lesson backfired in Iran
TEHRAN – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's October 7 speech at the Pnyx hill in Athens, in which he invoked ancient Greece to call for Western revival and labeled the Islamic Republic of Iran a "cult of death," has triggered a wave of angry reactions across Iran — from senior officials and former diplomats to academics, newspapers, and social media users.
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Yesterday 20:19
More than 50 Iranian army units deployed along borders, commander says
TEHRAN — Iran has deployed more than 50 combat and support units of its Army Ground Force along the country’s borders, including mobile, rapid-reaction, armored and mechanized brigades, as well as artillery, engineering, missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) units, the force’s commander has said.
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Yesterday 20:16
MP warns any attack on Iran would trigger a much stronger response
TEHRAN — Abbas Goudarzi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s Presiding Board, has described US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran as part of Washington’s psychological warfare, warning that any attack on the country would be met with a response many times more forceful.
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Yesterday 20:05
Iran nuclear chief accuses IAEA of yielding to US and Israeli Pressure
TEHRAN — Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its 'submission to pressure from the United States and Israel,' saying the UN nuclear watchdog has failed to uphold its responsibility to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and ensure equal access to the technology for all nations.