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Yesterday 22:35
Navigating the Trump era
TEHRAN – The specter of Nixon’s "Madman Theory" looms large over Donald Trump’s presidency—a strategy predicated on projecting irrational aggression to force concessions from adversaries. The premise is simple: by making seemingly incredible threats appear credible, a leader can intimidate weaker states and extract maximum strategic and economic-military gains. For Trump, this approach was not just theoretical but a cornerstone of his foreign policy, particularly in dealing with West Asia and China.
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Yesterday 15:41
Iran Health Expo kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN – Tehran is playing host to the 26th international exhibition of medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and laboratory equipment (Iran Health Expo 2025), which kicked off today and will wrap up on June 13.
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2025-06-06 22:03
Iran parliament speaker concludes strategic Latin America tour, urges BRICS unity against sanctions
TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf wrapped up a high-profile diplomatic tour of Latin America on Friday, culminating in Iran’s inaugural participation at the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brazil.
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2025-06-02 20:31
By Mustafa Kamal
Cairo and Tehran: Redrawing the lines of regional engagement
Cairo – The visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Cairo marks a highly significant diplomatic moment in a turbulent regional context. It reflects a gradual shift in Egyptian-Iranian relations, which had been frozen for decades due to geopolitical considerations and divergent regional alliances.
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2025-05-30 14:19
Tehran to host UN Tourism’s forum on urban tourism
Tehran, Iran – The UN Tourism, in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, will host the UN Tourism Global Forum on Urban Tourism in Tehran from June 24 to 25.
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2025-05-30 14:18
German ambassador highlights archaeology as a cultural bridge between Tehran and Berlin
TEHRAN - German Ambassador to Iran, Markus Potzel, has described archaeology as a shared language of civilizations and a powerful bridge linking Iran and Germany through science and culture.
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2025-05-28 17:47
Artifacts from Qajar and early Pahlavi eras discovered in Tehran park
TEHRAN - Recent archaeological discoveries made during urban development projects in Yas Park, located in northern Tehran, have been confirmed to date back to the Qajar and early Pahlavi periods.
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2025-05-28 17:25
Treasury of National Jewels to reopen to the public in Tehran
TEHRAN – After a temporary closure, the Treasury of National Jewels in Tehran is once again welcoming visitors, starting Saturday, May 31 (10 Khordad in the Iranian calendar).
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2025-05-27 20:58
By Mohammad Ghaderi
Decoding U.S. negotiation game
TEHRAN – The reported U.S. refusal to present a written plan in five rounds of talks with Iran is part of a complex strategy based on game theory. According to this strategy, Washington, while maintaining ambiguity and without accepting responsibility, tries to unilaterally rewrite the rules of the game and keep its outcome in a halo of uncertainty.
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2025-05-27 17:58
By Afshin Majlesi
Uzbek ambassador highlights country’s expanding tourism sector in Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Fariddin Nasriev, underscored his country’s growing tourism appeal during a cultural and diplomatic gathering held Monday evening at the ambassador's residence in Tehran.
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2025-05-23 09:06
From Gaza to Tehran: United in Resistance
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2025-05-19 17:47
120 confiscated smuggled objects put on display in Tehran
TEHRAN—An exhibition themed “unfinished narrative; inheritance, forgery and smuggling” with a focus on displaying confiscated smuggled items was launched at the Reza Abbasi Museum in Tehran on Monday.
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2025-05-19 17:46
Tehran museum to host workshop on AI and content creation in museums
TEHRAN - In celebration of International Museum Day, Iran’s National Museum of Science and Technology will host a two-day collaborative workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence and Content Creation in Museums” on May 20 and 21 (30–31 Ordibehesht), in partnership with ICOM Iran.
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2025-05-19 16:55
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran opens its first specialized college for classic car restoration
TEHRAN - In a landmark development for cultural heritage and technical education in Iran, the country’s first specialized college dedicated to the restoration of classic cars was officially inaugurated on Monday.
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2025-05-12 18:11
Tehran, Tashkent explore museum exhibitions and heritage cooperation
TEHRAN - Iran has expressed readiness to expand cultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, particularly in the areas of joint museum exhibitions, world heritage registrations, and historical restoration projects.
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2025-05-12 18:11
From Tehran to Guangzhou: Iranian relics on show at ‘Land of Kindness’
TEHRAN - The Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou is currently hosting the Iranian cultural relics exhibition “Land of Kindness”, offering visitors a rare glimpse into five millennia of Persian art, culture, and craftsmanship.
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2025-05-11 15:53
Tehran hosting flower and plant exhibition
The 20th Tehran flower and plant exhibition opened its doors to visitors on Saturday.
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2025/05/10
By Mohammad Khatibi
A response to claims of ‘imminent collapse’ in Iran
TEHRAN – Daniel M. Rosen, in his recent article for the Jpost, argues that Iran is on the brink of collapse, citing economic hardships posed by U.S. sanctions, evolving situation in the West Asia region, and what he calls internal discontent. However, predicting the Iranian government’s imminent downfall overlooks historical resilience, strategic recalibrations, and Tehran’s evolving regional posture.
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2025-05-06 22:38
Tehran-Baku relations enter promising new phase: Iran deputy FM
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Iran, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral relations and the two countries’ shared cultural and regional interests.
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2025-05-04 17:42
Tour operators from 50 countries to visit Iran
TEHRAN--Hormatollah Rafiei, the director of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies, said tens of tour operators from neighboring nations as well as European, African and Latin American countries will visit Iran during August 23-September 1.
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2025-04-25 17:04
Tehran hosts Golab-Giri festivals to celebrate rosewater heritage
TEHRAN – The Tehran Municipality has launched a series of Golab-Giri (traditional rosewater distillation) festivals across the capital, bringing a fragrant slice of Iranian cultural heritage to urban audiences.
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2025-04-21 22:19
Tehran reaffirms sanctions removal as ‘unwavering priority’ in indirect nuclear talks with US
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei underscored Tehran’s unwavering demand for the complete removal of “illegal and oppressive” sanctions as the cornerstone of indirect nuclear talks with Washington.
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2025-04-19 18:38
Italian firm partners with Mazandaran for handicraft training and export development
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Mazandaran province has announced a joint plan for specialized handicraft training courses in collaboration with the Italian international company Cheche.
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2025-04-18 17:25
Tehran, Moscow working toward full visa waiver, Lavrov says
TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Iran and Russia are actively working toward abolishing visa requirements between the two countries, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and boosting tourism.
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2025-04-16 17:07
Tehran to host UN Tourism’s inaugural forum dedicated to urban attractions
TEHRAN - Tehran has been selected to host UN Tourism’s first-ever urban forum dedicated to urban attractions, following a key agreement reached on the sidelines of a regional conference organized by the UN body in Indonesia.
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2025-04-15 17:12
National Museum session explores visible and invisible forces in exhibition spaces
TEHRAN – A specialized session titled “Presenting Visible and Invisible Forces within the Museums” was held on Monday at the National Museum of Iran, focusing on the evolving role of museums in contemporary society.
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2025-04-13 17:59
Tehran, a pioneer in history-based archaeology
TEHRAN - A member of the faculty of the Archaeological Research Institute, Ahmad Chaichi-Amirkhiz, has attached importance to the category of archaeology in tourism by creating a relationship between historical archaeology and historical tourism.
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2025-04-12 22:24
By Garsha Vazirian
Iran’s air defense matrix: Blending indigenous innovation and geography to forge a fortress
TEHRAN – In a display of technological sovereignty, Iran’s defense sector has achieved a milestone that underscores its transformation from a pre-revolutionary dependency to a military innovator.
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2025-04-12 17:34
Iran’s Central Bank introduces rial debit cards for tourists, foreign nationals
TEHRAN - The Central Bank of Iran has officially issued a directive to the national banking network outlining the procedures for providing Iranian rial-denominated bank cards to foreign tourists and non-resident individuals.
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2025-04-11 17:27
Tehran, Astana agree on joint exhibitions and museum collaborations
TEHRAN - National Museum of Iran Director Jebrael Nokandeh and his Kazakh counterpart have arranged to expand joint exhibitions and museum collaborations.