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Today 16:11
Pezeshkian urges Caspian states to unite on long-term environmental protection plan
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed developing and implementing a long-term regional plan under the Tehran Convention to address the declining water level of the Caspian Sea.
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Today 15:36
Iranian students win BRICS Smart City 2030 Award
TEHRAN – A team of three students from Sharif University of Technology has won first place in the third International Student and Young Scientist Project Competition, “SMART CITY 2030,” held in Moscow on October 5–6.
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Today 15:26
2026/27 PGPL: Tractor remain top
TEHRAN - The first day of Matchweek 8 in the 2026/27 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) concluded with six matches, as Tractor maintained their position at the top of the table following a 1–1 draw against Esteghlal.
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Today 15:22
Iran’s presence in world’s top 2% of scientists nearly doubles
TEHRAN – The number of Iranian researchers included in the world’s top 2% of scientists has nearly doubled, rising from 1,154 in 2020 to 2,678 in 2026, according to Scopus data provided by Elsevier.
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Today 14:46
Mehr Media Group Praised for Strengthening Iran–Russia Media Ties
Mehr Media Group’s efforts to deepen Iran–Russia media cooperation have received recognition from Russian media officials, highlighting the growing role of joint cultural and journalistic initiatives in strengthening bilateral ties.
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Today 14:19
Iran drop to 23rd in FIFA World Rankings
TEHRAN - Iran have dropped one place to 23rd in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, while Japan remain Asia’s highest-ranked national team in 17th place.
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2026/10/08
By Pooya Firoozi & Morteza Soltanpour Abyaneh
Iran–Korea Chamber report highlights South Korea’s youth employment for knowledge exchange
Fifth policy report explores business-led training, workplace experience and chambers of commerce’s role in connecting education with employment.
TEHRAN- The Iran–Korea Chamber of Commerce has released its fifth policy report, examining South Korea’s efforts to help young people move from education into employment. The report, “From Degrees to Experience: How South Korea Is Building a Bridge into the Labour Market for Young People,” places particular emphasis on opportunities for exchanging policy knowledge, institutional experience and practical approaches between the two countries.
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Yesterday 11:49
From Fairford to Dubai: Blaming Iran
The US and UK have accused Iran of an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford and a failed mid-air hijacking, but both claims collapsed under scrutiny, raising questions about who benefits from the fear.
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Yesterday 00:36
Yazd has extensive capacity for economic cooperation: South Korean ambassador
TEHRAN- The South Korean Ambassador to Iran, referring to the diverse capacities of Yazd Province in various fields, said: Yazd has a positive future ahead, and I hope that getting acquainted with the province’s economic actors will pave the way for more opportunities for cooperation in the future.
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Yesterday 00:01
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2026-10-07 21:32
US attacks damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities, Iran says
TEHRAN- Iran’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Hadi Farajvand, says US military attacks on Iran’s chemical industries damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities, disrupting supply chains and affecting the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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2026-10-07 21:26
Senior IRGC official: Iran achieved strategic victory in war with US
TEHRAN- A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says the Iranian nation has achieved a “strategic victory” in the war with the United States, arguing that the conflict failed to achieve the objectives pursued by Washington and its allies.
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2026-10-07 21:23
“Dial M for Murder” goes on screen at Tehran cultural center
TEHRAN- Prominent English director Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 detective film “Dial M for Murder” went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2026-10-07 21:22
Tehran Theater to host adaptation of Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”
TEHRAN – A loose adaptation of the 1993 play “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” by Neil Simon will be staged at the Tehran Theater Complex in the capital for two weeks.
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2026-10-07 21:22
Iranian horror film “The Devil's Mirror” to compete in 20th Fright Night Film Fest
TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “The Devil's Mirror” directed by Farid Valizadeh will compete in the 20th Fright Night Film Fest, which will be held in Kentucky, the US, on December 5 and 6.
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2026-10-07 21:22
Mehr Media Group praised by Alexander Shtol for strengthening dialogue between Iran and Russia
TEHRAN – The executive director of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has expressed his appreciation to the Mehr Media Group for their cooperation and support in organizing and covering the exhibition of the contest’s winning entries in Tehran.
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2026-10-07 21:21
“Passing in Esfand” tells story of Minab school victims
TEHRAN- “Passing in Esfand,” a play written and directed by Hassan Sobhani Minabi, is currently on stage at the Ebrahim Zarei Theater in Minab, Hormozgan province, portraying the stories of martyrs Makan Nasiri and Mahmoud Gholamiani, two of the victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School tragedy.
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2026-10-07 21:21
By staff writer
Hezbollah leader vows complete liberation of southern Lebanon, praises Iraq for expelling US
TEHRAN — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared Tuesday that the liberation of southern Lebanon is within sight, reiterating that Israeli forces will fail to maintain their illegal occupation regardless of time.
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2026-10-07 21:20
15 destinations to discover the soul of Iran
TEHRAN - Iran is a country of striking contrasts. In one journey, travelers can move from bustling historic bazaars to quiet desert towns, from ancient archaeological sites to misty Caspian forests and from the mountains of the Zagros to the warm waters of the Persian Gulf.
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2026-10-07 21:20
Formation of new regional arrangements
Sobh-e-No examined the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in an interview with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s former ambassador Iraq. He argued that the departure of American forces represents a strategic defeat for the United States on three levels: domestic Iraqi politics, the regional balance of power, and the international arena.
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2026-10-07 21:19
Security cooperation main goal of SCO anti-terror drill: IRGC General
TEHRAN- Special units of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force have joined an international anti-terrorism exercise in Belarus, with a senior IRGC commander saying that strengthening security cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members is Iran’s main objective.
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2026-10-07 21:16
Mottaki: Retribution verdicts against those responsible for Leader’s martyrdom to be issued soon
TEHRAN- Iranian Parliament’s Executive Board Chairman Manouchehr Mottaki has said Iranian courts will soon issue retribution verdicts against those responsible for the martyrdom of Iran's leader, military commanders, and thousands of Iranian citizens.
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2026-10-07 21:15
By Mahmoud Mahmoudian-Ravi
Iran, Russia Deepen Strategic Coordination
TEHRAN- Iran and Russia are moving to further strengthen their strategic coordination as Presidents Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin prepare are set to meet in Turkmenistan, with Moscow expressing readiness to contribute to diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions and emphasizing the continuity of bilateral cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.
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2026-10-07 21:09
Gen. Abdollahi: Al-Aqsa storm operation exceeded Zionist regime’s expectations
TEHRAN- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdollahi says the October 7, 2023, Al-Aqsa Storm operation went beyond the expectations of the Israeli regime, disrupting the calculations of its adversaries and dealing a severe blow to the regime.
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2026-10-07 21:04
Oil sales policies being pursued as seriously as ever: acting oil minister
TEHRAN- According to Mehr News Agency, citing the Ministry of Oil, Hamid Bovard, on Tuesday, on the sidelines of his introduction ceremony as Acting Minister of Oil, said regarding the ministry’s most important plans: The industry’s current programs in production and development are continuing and are being pursued with greater speed and precision.
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2026-10-07 19:24
Why Isabella chose to disrupt Bessent’s hearing over Iran
Iranian-American activist says she used civil disobedience to challenge U.S. sanctions that she believes are harming Iranian civilians.
TEHRAN - Isabella Javidan, an Iranian-American staff member of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), says she interrupted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s testimony on September 15 to challenge what she described as Washington’s portrayal of sanctions as merely “technocratic tools,” arguing that they have “real human consequences.”
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2026-10-07 19:02
Iran's share of Russia's $300b market is negligible: TPO head
TEHRAN- The Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), stating that Iran's share of the Russian market must increase, said: This country imports about $300 billion annually from various countries around the world, and despite the progress made, Iran's share of this large market is still negligible.
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2026-10-07 19:00
Expansion of technical-engineering cooperation between Iran, Afghanistan on agenda
TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy, referring to the goals of his trip to Afghanistan, listed the expansion of technical and engineering cooperation with neighbors and said: Currently, there are good interactions between the two countries.
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2026-10-07 18:55
By Mahnaz Abdi
When shadows become bridges: Malaysian Wayang Kulit lights up Tehran
TEHRAN- On the evening of October 6, the Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran hosted a truly captivating cultural event: a Wayang Kulit (puppet show). It was one of those rare programs that entertains, educates, and quietly strengthens the invisible threads between nations. The evening was not merely a performance; it was a living conversation between two ancient cultures—Malaysia and Iran—conducted through light, shadow, music, and story.
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2026-10-07 18:38
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
Is the old WMD playbook returning?
TEHRAN — Washington has a familiar habit: when diplomacy becomes inconvenient, it begins speaking the language of threat. Repeated often enough, that language can transform a political dispute into an emergency that supposedly demands military action.