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Yesterday 21:45
By Mir Mohammad Alikhan
Shattered myths and unbroken spirit: Witnessing the true heart of Iran
As I was sitting in the plane about to take off from the Islamabad airport to Tehran, I was thinking about all the stories I'd heard over the years—the endless media narratives painting Iran as a nation in turmoil, its people supposedly rising up against their own government, desperate for outside intervention.
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Yesterday 21:45
Tehran dismisses US pressure tactics, says 'surrender' not an option as Geneva talks loom
TEHRAN – As Iran and the United States prepare for the third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Tehran is issuing a clear directive that any agreement must guarantee the nation’s established rights, and that pressure tactics will fail.
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Yesterday 21:40
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Iran 'ready for any scenario' as it heads into third round of nuclear talks with US
Negotiators to draft new text during Thursday discussions in Geneva
TEHRAN – Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi has confirmed that Iran and the United States will hold a third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva this Thursday—a meeting Tehran hopes will yield a breakthrough, though it remains fully prepared to defend itself should the U.S. repeat its June 2025 attack on diplomacy.
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Yesterday 16:46
Iran reciprocally names EU’s naval and air forces terrorist organizations
TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a declaration on Sunday designating the naval and air forces of all European Union (EU) member states as terrorist organizations in response to the EU’s illegal move to put the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
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Yesterday 15:36
Iran to host Ramsar Convention Regional Center for three more years
TEHRAN – The Ramsar Convention Secretariat has extended Iran’s certificate to host its regional center for the next three years, an official with the DOE has said.
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Yesterday 15:29
Iranian delegation to attend Saudi Arabia’s Leap Exhibit 2026
TEHRAN – Knowledge-based companies will participate in the fifth edition of LEAP Exhibit, scheduled for April 13 to 16 at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Saudi Arabia.
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Yesterday 15:27
Elites and youth play a key role in sustainable development: expert
TEHRAN – Attaining sustainable development depends on empowering elites and youth and establishing a management system based on knowledge and meritocracy, Abuzar Shahpari, the head of the Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies, has said.
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Yesterday 15:25
Iran shakes with 145 earthquakes in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 145 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from February 14 to 20, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-02-22 22:18
Tehran warns a new US war against Iran would ‘disintegrate global order’
TEHRAN — Any American military confrontation with Iran would not remain confined to its borders but would trigger "an inevitable path toward the disintegration of the global order," Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, citing an alleged Iranian source close to decision-making circles in Tehran.
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2026-02-22 22:07
By Xavier Villar
Redefining the Persian Gulf: Iran and the shift toward multipolar security
MADRID – The security order of the Persian Gulf is undergoing a gradual but unmistakable transformation. For much of the post-Cold War period, regional stability rested on a relatively clear hierarchy. The United States provided overwhelming military predominance, Persian Gulf monarchies aligned within that framework, and Iran occupied a position defined largely through containment.
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2026-02-22 22:03
French government issued fake passports to leaders of Iranian terror cult
TEHRAN – The French government has issued fake passports for two top members of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization so they can travel between countries more freely—a move that blatantly violates not only international law but also France's own domestic laws.
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2026-02-22 21:54
By Saleh Abidi Maleki
Eight presidents, one failed playbook
A history lesson for Trump on why Iranians have not 'capitulated'
TEHRAN – In a recent interview with American media, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered President Trump some straightforward advice. He noted that previous American administrations have tried everything against Iran—sanctions, assassinations, and pressure—and that none of it worked. If Trump wants a deal, Araghchi said, he needs to engage with Iran differently.
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2026-02-22 21:39
Iran, US likely to resume nuclear talks Thursday
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday he would likely meet U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday in Geneva in line with efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the latest nuclear standoff between Tehran and Washington.
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2026-02-22 16:18
Iran is not like any other West Asian country, Turkish researcher says
TEHRAN -- Iran is not at all like any other country in the West Asia. People are very civil, calm, kind, and cultured. Even in the smallest villages, when they realize you are a foreigner, they treat you with complete respect.
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2026-02-22 16:10
Heravi House registered on Iran’s national heritage list
TEHRAN – The Heravi House, a historical property in the city of Gorgan in Golestan province, has been registered on Iran’s National Heritage List, officials said.
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2026-02-22 16:05
Nearly 450 Afghans return from Iran in one day
TEHRAN – Taliban authorities have said 449 Afghan refugees have been deported from Iran on Wednesday, February 18.
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2026-02-22 16:00
‘Moscow, Tehran to establish joint technological market’
TEHRAN – Lauding Iran’s achievements and progress in the technology sector, Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has said that Russia and Iran intend to establish a joint market for technological products within a third country.
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2026-02-22 10:02
Iran tourism minister says tour guides shape country’s global image
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said on Saturday that tour guides play a central role in presenting the country’s culture and civilization to the world, marking International Tourist Guide Day on Feb. 21.
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2026-02-21 22:12
Iran’s warships become mobile air defense hubs with new missiles
TEHRAN - Newly released photos from last week’s IRGC Navy drill in the Strait of Hormuz show a new leap in Iran’s maritime power. During the “Smart Control” exercise, forces fired a Sayyad 3-G missile from the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi warship, a launch that showed Iranian vessels have officially moved past point defense and are now armed with long-range, vertical-launch capabilities.
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2026-02-21 22:11
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Trump risking US lives and economy to fight a war for Israel
The president’s push for a war against Iran serves Israeli interests, not American voters, and not even himself
TEHRAN - When Donald Trump was vying for a second term in the White House in 2024, he rolled out a series of promises to American voters. He said he would "end inflation," "make America affordable again," and create millions of jobs. He also pledged to "stop all wars" and become a "president of peace."
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2026-02-21 17:58
Isfahan’s World Heritage sites prepare for Ramadan, Nowruz
TEHRAN – Isfahan’s World Heritage sites are preparing for upcoming Ramadan rituals and Nowruz celebrations.
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2026-02-21 17:58
Official calls for balanced distribution of trips, quality services to Nowruz travelers
TEHRAN - Despite the diverse natural and cultural attractions across Iran, the capacity of other cities must be properly introduced so that the distribution of trips, especially during Nowruz, is more balanced and better quality services are provided to the travelers, Mostafa Fatemi, the director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office at the Tourism Ministry, said on Saturday.
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2026-02-21 17:58
South Khorasan embroidery, a story from tree of life to auspicious knots
TEHRAN—A kind of traditional embroidery known as Chekan-duzi in the city of Seh Qaleh in South Khorasan province, has been telling the story of life, beliefs, and tastes of the desert people for more than 150 years with symbolic patterns such as the ‘tree of life’ and auspicious knots.
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2026-02-21 17:53
Mazandaran exports 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany
TEHRAN – Mazandaran province exported 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany, a provincial official said on Saturday.
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2026-02-21 17:01
WFP releases January report on Iran
TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of January.
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2026-02-21 15:52
Participants in scientific Olympiads up 40% year/year
TEHRAN – The number of students participating in Olympiad competitions has increased from 87,000 in the past Iranian year 1403 (March 2024- March 2025) to 121,000 this year, indicating an increase of 40 percent, the head of Young Scholars Club has said.
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2026-02-21 15:40
Education ministry launches national program for energy management
TEHRAN – The ministry of education has launched a national program aimed at preparing the next generation for improving water and energy consumption management and protecting national resources toward the country’s sustainable development goals.
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2026-02-21 15:38
Ramadan offers great opportunity to raise awareness on environmental protection
TEHRAN – Highlighting the need to strengthen self-improvement, increase social responsibility and contentment, the fasting month of Ramadan provides a great opportunity to raise public awareness, build a more sustainable culture, and take effective steps towards environmental protection.
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2026-02-21 15:35
Maritime container production line to be launched soon with private sector co-op
TEHRAN- According to the head of the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO), a production line for maritime containers is set to be launched soon with the cooperation of private sector.
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2026-02-21 15:33
South Pars to begin new year overhauls early, aiming for record efficiency
TEHRAN- The managing director of the South Pars Gas Complex announced that the major overhauls in the South Pars for the Iranian year 1405 (starts on March 21) will commence in the early days of the new year, stating that these operations will be carried out with an innovative approach, leveraging successful past experiences, and operational cohesion to increase equipment readiness and achieve record performance in the field of overhauls.