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Yesterday 21:37
The end of geographic immunity
Khorasan addressed the IRGC’s recent statement and wrote: The IRGC’s recent declaration about extending the war beyond the region marks an official shift from a traditional defensive doctrine to a strategy of expansive offensive deterrence. For the United States, the IRGC’s warning is the final blow to the theory of fighting wars far from its borders.
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Yesterday 21:34
By Xavier Villar
Spain rejects the war against Iran: Legality and strategic autonomy
MADRID - For an Iranian reader, the European response to the war reflects an alliance beginning to reveal internal fractures. Most governments within the European Union have aligned themselves with Washington and Tel Aviv through military support, diplomatic cover or calculated discretion.
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Yesterday 21:33
Trump in Netanyahu’s Grip
For the US government, an “Israel First” policy takes priority over exiting the quagmire of war with Iran
TEHRAN - There seems to be no end in sight to President Donald Trump’s contradictory statements despite intensified efforts to bring a permanent end to the US–Israeli war on Iran, which initially began on February 28.
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Yesterday 16:33
Sea turtles: threats and opportunities
TEHRAN – As one of the oldest reptiles on Earth, with some species dating back more than 200 million years, more than half of turtle species are threatened with extinction today, and without extensive conservation efforts, they may die out.
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Yesterday 16:07
‘Tobacco-free families for a tobacco-free generation’
TEHRAN – The National No Tobacco Week will be held from May 25-31 with the theme of "Exposing the allure and false advertising for a tobacco-free generation."
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Yesterday 16:05
Japan ready to broaden humanitarian ties with Iran
TEHRAN - Japan's Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, has announced his country's readiness to expand cooperation with Iran in humanitarian areas.
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Yesterday 15:41
Preserving biodiversity; actions and necessities
TEHRAN - Biodiversity is not only the natural asset of a nation, but also the foundation of its biological, economic, and cultural security.
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2026-05-23 21:00
Iranian Ashiq music tradition struggles for survival amid calls for greater support
ZANJAN - The centuries-old tradition of Ashiq music in northwestern Iran remains a vital expression of regional identity and oral history, but a number of performers and enthusiasts say stronger institutional support is needed to preserve the art form for future generations.
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2026-05-23 20:55
151 Iranian artifacts to return from China after ‘Land of Kindness’ exhibit
TEHRAN – Following an extended loan exhibition in China aimed at strengthening cultural ties, Iran is arranging the return of 151 artifacts to the country, a senior cultural heritage official announced on Saturday.
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2026-05-23 20:55
Isfahan says restoration of war-damaged historic buildings 80% complete
TEHRAN - Restoration work on Isfahan’s historic buildings damaged during the recent war with the US and Israeli regime has reached 80% completion, with most structural repairs expected to be finalized within two weeks, a municipal official said on Saturday.
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2026-05-23 20:53
Iran fears neither war nor the deception of negotiations
Javan highlighted Iran’s strength in both wartime and negotiation contexts. According to the paper, neither war can be considered inevitable nor ruled out, and negotiations can neither be fully trusted nor dismissed.
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2026-05-23 20:52
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
The role of educational diplomacy in strengthening ties between Iran and China
TEHRAN - Educational diplomacy, as one of the main branches of soft diplomacy, has gained a prominent place in international relations over recent decades. Built on academic, cultural, and scholarly exchanges, this form of diplomacy serves as a stable foundation for developing trust, mutual understanding, and long-term cooperation between nations. In the case of Iran and China—especially amid the expansion of economic, technological, and cultural interactions—educational diplomacy plays an important role in reinforcing new and emerging connections.
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2026-05-23 20:51
Iran, ACA blame US for collapse of UN nuclear nonproliferation talks
TEHRAN – The United States has faced fierce criticism over the failure of UN talks to reach a consensus on reaffirming nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament goals.
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2026-05-23 20:37
Iran denounces decades-long US embargo on Cuba as a “crime against humanity”
TEHRAN- Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the United States over its continued sanctions, political pressure, and unlawful interference in Cuba’s internal affairs, accusing Washington of violating international law and committing acts amounting to a “crime against humanity.”
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2026-05-23 16:39
National event on ‘Iran’s biodiversity’ being held
TEHRAN – Organized by the Department of Environment (DOE), the national event on Iran’s biodiversity kicked off on Saturday in Sari, Mazandaran province, and will run till Sunday.
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2026-05-23 16:22
Iran proposes establishment of BRICS arbitration center to resolve disputes
TEHRAN – Attending the BRICS Justice Ministers Meeting, Amin-Hossein Rahimi, Iran’s Justice Minister, has proposed the establishment of a dedicated BRICS arbitration center to help resolve disputes among member states, stressing the importance of international law and peaceful legal mechanisms for economic cooperation.
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2026-05-23 15:37
IRCS gets third aid cargo from Turkey
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) received the third consignment of humanitarian aid dispatched by IHH Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation on Wednesday.
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2026-05-23 07:45
Chinese audience embraces Iran’s Golestan Palace in TV program
TEHRAN - A video showcasing Iran’s UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace has drawn engagement from Chinese audiences after being broadcast by China’s state-owned broadcaster China Global Television Network as part of a program marking International Museum Day.
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2026-05-23 06:19
UK academics warn of war damage to Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN – A group of prominent British academics, museum curators, and fellows of the British Academy has expressed deep concern over reported damage to Iran’s UNESCO-registered world heritage sites amid war with the US and Israeli regime.
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2026-05-22 20:44
Iran’s model of symmetric deterrence in an asymmetric war
Kayhan, in an article on Iran’s new deterrence model, wrote: "The common assumption is that Iran’s energy infrastructure is a vulnerability and an easy target in wartime." However, Iran’s new deterrence strategy is built on the principle that any damage to these infrastructures will trigger a chain of reciprocal insecurity and infrastructural destruction.
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2026-05-22 20:43
Is Trump’s diplomacy a ruse?
Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to advance mediation efforts between Iran and the US
TEHRAN - Despite diplomatic efforts, mainly involving Pakistan, to secure a permanent end to the US-Israeli war on Iran, President Donald Trump appears determined to maintain pressure on Tehran rather than seek a lasting political settlement.
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2026-05-22 20:19
By Shahrokh Saei
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman named the official voice of ‘Minab 168’ negotiating team
TEHRAN - Iran has appointed Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei as spokesperson for its delegation in talks with the United States.
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2026-05-22 20:18
By Batool Subeiti
Iran’s red lines and America’s shrinking options
LONDON - The Iranian response to the United States has so far included all the principles that cannot be compromised. It focuses decisively on Iran’s rights, which it says are non-negotiable. The response emphasizes the key points that must be part of any agreement, namely three fundamental issues: Firstly, Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz as part of its geography, considering it a right that cannot be compromised, along with establishing mechanisms to regulate ship passage.
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2026-05-22 16:33
Infertility treatment offered to couples from Australia, England, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
TEHRAN – Couples from Australia, England, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan have received infertility treatment at Royan Institute in the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21.
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2026-05-22 16:00
Health minister meets WHO officials in Geneva
TEHRAN – Iranian Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has held meetings with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and WHO director for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO), Hannan Balkhi, discussing ways to enhance health cooperation.
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2026-05-22 15:22
By Mehdi Garshasbi
Working together to preserve Iran’s precious biodiversity
TEHRAN - Iran ranks among the top 20 countries in the world for biodiversity and is home to a variety of plant and animal species. However, in recent years, certain actions have destroyed habitats and pushed many species to the brink of extinction.
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2026-05-21 01:11
European tourists shift travel plans closer to home amid West Asia conflict
TEHRAN - European tourists are increasingly choosing destinations closer to home as conflict in West Asia raises security concerns and drives up the cost of long-haul travel, affecting tourism flows across parts of Asia and the Middle East while benefiting southern European countries, industry officials and analysts said.
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2026-05-21 01:11
National, regional railway museums planned to preserve industrial heritage
TEHRAN - Iran’s railway authority plans to establish five national and regional railway museums and expand rail tourism projects as part of efforts to preserve the country’s industrial heritage, officials said on Tuesday.
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2026-05-21 01:10
Zagros Paleolithic Museum damaged by blast wave from recent US strikes
TEHRAN – The Zagros Paleolithic Museum in Kermanshah, the first specialized museum of its kind in the region, has sustained damage from a blast wave generated by recent US airstrikes on the city’s historical center. The museum is housed within the historic Biglar Beigi Tekyeh (also known as Biglarbaigi), a Qajar-era Hosseinieh that is a recognized national heritage site.
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2026-05-21 01:10
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran government pledges support for rural eco-lodges, village revival
TEHRAN - Iran’s government will continue efforts to remove barriers to rural development and support operators of eco-lodges as part of a broader strategy to revive villages and strengthen local economies and cultural identity, senior officials said on Tuesday at a national conference marking eco-lodge day.