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Today 20:36
The world must not permit US, Israel to undermine ICC
TEHRAN - The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by the Rome Statute, a multilateral treaty adopted on 17 July 1998 in Rome, Italy. The Rome Statute entered into force on 1 July 2002, after 60 countries ratified it, and the court officially began operating on that date.
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Today 20:28
By Wesam Bahrani
Territory before politics: Why Trump cannot neutralize Hezbollah
TEHRAN – During Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s White House meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Trump again publicly promoted the idea of Syrian forces confronting Hezbollah.
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Today 19:50
Iraq sees Iran as key regional partner, ambassador says
TEHRAN – Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Yasser Abdulzahra Al-Hajjaj has reaffirmed Baghdad's commitment to strengthening ties with Tehran, describing the relationship between the two neighboring countries as one rooted in centuries of shared history, civilization and cultural affinity, while emphasizing that Iraq's foreign policy is based on balanced regional engagement, dialogue and mutual respect.
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Today 17:27
The Last Embrace
The funeral ceremony for the martyred students of the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab was held today, with thousands of mourners—including families of the martyrs and officials—paying their respects.
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Today 17:09
Tehran hosting international exhibition of doors, windows, related industries
TEHRAN- The 18th International Exhibition of Doors, Windows, and Related Industries opened at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 21, showcasing the latest achievements of 61 domestic and foreign companies.
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Today 17:00
Tehran, Khorgos forge strategic roadmap to boost Iran-China private sector ties
TEHRAN- In a significant development for bilateral economic relations, the heads of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and the Khorgos International Chamber of Commerce convened in the Iranian capital to outline a comprehensive executive roadmap for trade expansion.
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Today 16:23
UNESCO renews concern over damage to Golestan Palace in Busan session
TEHRAN – UNESCO has renewed concern over damage to Tehran's Golestan Palace caused by the shock wave and debris from nearby military strikes, as the protection of cultural heritage during armed conflict returned to the agenda of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
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Today 16:23
UNESCO-listed Bisotun prepares to receive Arbaeen pilgrims, official says
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-listed Bisotun archaeological site has completed preparations to receive pilgrims travelling to Iraq for Arbaeen commemorations, with authorities planning to hold a handicrafts market along the pilgrimage route, the site’s executive director said on Wednesday.
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Today 16:22
Floor coverings in Iran: From Neolithic mats to Safavid silk carpets
TEHRAN – During the Neolithic period, the inhabitants of Iranian plateau used reed mats as floor coverings in their shelters and also wrapped the deceased in them for burial. Thousands of years later, during the Safavid era, the use of silk brocade carpets woven by the artisans of Tabriz became widespread.
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Today 16:08
Iran marks World Zoonoses Day
TEHRAN – Representatives from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, the Veterinary Organization of Iran, the Department of Environment, municipalities, universities, and the World Health Organization (WHO) got together in Tehran on Tuesday to observe World Zoonoses Day 2026.
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Today 16:01
‘Islamabad is committed to developing sci-tech diplomacy with Tehran’
TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has highlighted the significance of bilateral ties between Iran and Pakistan, noting that Islamabad is committed to boosting scientific and technological diplomacy with Tehran.
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Today 15:52
Iran move up in latest FIBA World Ranking
TEHRAN - Iran's men's national basketball team climbed two places in the latest FIBA World Ranking, moving up to 26th in the world following the conclusion of the third window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
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Today 15:31
"I Will Rebuild You Again, My Homeland": Iranian singer performs on bridge bombed by US
Iranian singer Vahid Taj, accompanied by a group of men and women, performed the patriotic song "I Will Rebuild You Again, My Homeland" on Karaj's B1 Bridge. The performance took place on the B1 Bridge in Karaj, located in Alborz Province, north of Tehran. The bridge, which was on the verge of opening to the public, was struck in two rounds of US airstrikes on March 2. According to official reports, the attacks killed eight civilians and injured 95 others.
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Today 15:14
Iran, India agree to boost co-op in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine
TEHRAN – Iranian and Indian officials have agreed to enhance collaborations between the two countries in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine.
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Today 15:09
What would the Persian Gulf look like without America?
For decades, the United States has presented itself as the guarantor of security in the Persian Gulf. But what has that presence meant for the region, and what could replace it? This video examines the rise of a new regional security order being shaped by Iran and the countries of the region themselves.
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Today 15:04
DOE chief to spotlight environmental consequences of war at UN climate conference
TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the Head of the Department of Environment, has announced that the country's primary focus at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) will be to highlight the environmental impacts of war and call for greater international accountability.
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Today 15:01
Iran continue dominance at 2026 Women’s Asian Hockey5s
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Pakistan 4-1 on Day 2 of the 2026 Women’s Asian Hockey5s on Wednesday.
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Today 14:31
Iran water polo fail to advance to Asian Age Group Championships SFs
TEHRAN – Iran water polo lost to China 10-6 at the 12th Asian Age Group Championships on Wednesday.
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Today 14:12
Changing corridors neutralizes naval blockade: deputy agriculture minister
TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Agricultural Trade Development stated that after the Islamabad agreement and the lifting of the naval blockade, imports of essential goods into the country accelerated rapidly.
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2026/07/22
By Mahnaz Abdi
China celebrates PLA’s 99th anniversary in Tehran, reaffirms commitment to strategic ties with Iran
TEHRAN – The Chinese Embassy in Tehran on the evening of Tuesday, July 21, hosted a reception to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The ceremony brought together senior Iranian and Chinese officials, diplomats from various countries, military attachés, and distinguished guests. Among the keynote speakers were Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu, Chinese Defense Attaché Senior Colonel Hu Xiao, and Brigadier-General Mohammad Ahadi, Deputy for International Cooperation of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran.
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Today 13:44
Hossein Kheirinia elected head of Iran Skating Federation
TEHRAN - Hossein Kheirinia has been elected as the new President of the Iran Skating Federation following the federation's electoral assembly held on Wednesday.
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Today 12:08
Iranian representatives attend 2nd APC Women in Sports Seminar
TEHRAN - Iranian representatives took part in the second Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Women in Sport Seminar, held in Taipei from July 19-20, bringing together delegates from 25 Asian nations to discuss the future of women's participation in Paralympic sport.
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Today 10:39
We Must Rise
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Today 00:01
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Yesterday 22:47
Trump’s treacherous knife in Iran’s back
Betraying the Islamabad MoU and the world’s hope for peace
ISLAMABAD- I stood there in Tehran, amid a sea of millions, my own eyes stinging with tears that refused to fall. As a state guest of Iran for the funeral of the martyred Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, I witnessed something no amount of Western propaganda can erase: a nation united not in defeat, but in unbreakable resolve. This wasn’t just mourning.
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Yesterday 22:45
By Mohammad Javad Akhavan
The geography of the strait speaks for itself
If we look at the map of the physical geography of our beloved country and carefully examine the position of the Strait of Hormuz on it, an important truth becomes evident: the Strait of Hormuz is not merely a waterway, but the natural, submerged continuation of the body of the Iranian Plateau.
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Yesterday 22:37
By: A.R. Shahani
How human values and national scientific advancement became the driving forces behind Iran?
In recent days, more than forty million people participated in the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the martyred leader of the Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, in just five cities across Iran and Iraq: Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala. These ceremonies were marked by deep emotions and anti-American and anti-Zionist slogans.
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Yesterday 22:33
Tehran's City Theater to stage Martin McDonagh's "The Beauty Queen of Leenane"
The City Theater in Tehran will host the play "The Beauty Queen of Leenane," written by Martin McDonagh, from next week.
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Yesterday 22:32
Tehran cultural center to review “Project Hail Mary”
TEHRAN- The Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran is scheduled to review the 2026 American science fiction film “Project Hail Mary” on Wednesday evening.
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Yesterday 22:29
Chantal Mouffe’s “The Democratic Paradox” available in Persian
TEHRAN- The Persian translation of "The Democratic Paradox," a collection of essays by the Belgian political theorist Chantal Mouffe, has been released in bookstores across the country.