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2024-10-26 03:10
Several explosions in the suburb of Tehran
In the early hours of Saturday, several explosions were heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
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Iran says has inherent right to legitimate defense against Israeli aggression
TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry denounces the aggressive actions taken by the Zionist regime against certain military installations in Iran, characterizing them as a blatant infringement of international law and the United Nations Charter.
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Two Iranian Army personnel martyred in repelling Israeli attacks
TEHRAN - The Iranian Army has confirmed the martyrdom of two Army personnel who were killed while repelling Israeli attacks on military sites within Iran during the early hours of Saturday.
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Flights return to normal in Iran
TEHRAN - Flights returned to normal across Iran at 9 a.m. local time (05:30 GMT).
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Iran says Israeli attacks on military sites repelled
TEHRAN - Iran's National Air Defense Headquarters has announced the successful interception of attacks on military sites in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces in the early hours of Saturday.
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Defense systems intercept unidentified projectiles in central Tehran
TEHRAN - Three hours after Israel announced strikes against Iran, defense systems in central Tehran were captured on video downing unidentified projectiles.
Politics
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Saudi Arabia, Malaysia condemn Israeli violation of Iran’s sovereignty
TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia and Malaysia have condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and a violation of international laws and norms.
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1,000 Iranian missiles ready for potential Israeli attack, says U.S. media
TEHRAN – Iran's armed forces have prepared up to 1,000 missiles for a swift response to any potential Israeli attack, a threat that has been looming for weeks, according to the New York Times.
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Leader, Iranian officials honor martyred Hezbollah member Hashem Safieddine
TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution and other Iranian officials has extended their sympathies towards Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking Hezbollah member recently martyred by Israeli forces in Beirut.
Sports
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Iran beat Syria in 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran confirmed their spot in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 after a 1-0 win over Syria in Group A of the qualifiers on Friday.
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Iran reclaim Asian Youth Beach Handball Championship title
TEHRAN – Iran beat Thailand 2-0 to win the title of the 3rd Asian Men’s Youth Beach Handball Championship on Friday.
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Iran unchanged in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran remained unchanged in 19th in the last FIFA Ranking update released on Thursday.
Culture
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Tehran International Short Film Festival concludes at Milad Tower
TEHRAN-The 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) concluded on Thursday at Milad Tower, where the winners of different categories received their prizes.
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“An Ordinary Man” comes to Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of French writer Yves Simon’s book “An Ordinary Man” has recently been published by Hermes Publications in Tehran.
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Mehregan ensemble takes stage at Vahdat Hall for women-only audience
TEHRAN- The all-female troupe Mehregan captivated audiences at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Friday with their performance of ritual movements and traditional dance, designed and directed by Mehrnoush Mehrinfar, exclusively for women.
Economy
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Transit of goods via Iran rises 42% in 7 months yr/yr
TEHRAN - The transit of commodities through Iran increased by 42 percent in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21) compared to the previous year’s corresponding period, according to a report released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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NIDC digs 52 oil, gas wells in 7 months
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ICCIMA hosts meeting on Iran-Hungary trade opportunities
TEHRAN – Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has hosted a meeting to explore the trade opportunities of Iran and Hungary, the ICCIMA portal reported on Saturday.
Society
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Iran attends UNODC course on Controlling Measures against Drug Smuggling
TEHRAN -Anti-Narcotics Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran has participated in a specialized training course on 'Controlling Measures against Drug Smuggling (Including at Airports)', held by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Moscow.
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Climate change mitigation program on the agenda
TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to develop a program to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the country.
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Vaccination reduces Hepatitis B prevalence to some 1%
TEHRAN –Thanks to implementing a nationwide vaccination program, the prevalence of hepatitis B has declined from 2.5 percent to approximately one percent in the country, an official with the health ministry has said.
Tourism
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Discover Turan Protected Area, one of Iran’s most precious ecological sanctuaries
TEHRAN - Situated some 250 km southeast of Shahroud in eastern Semnan province, Turan Protected Area, also known as Khar Turan National Park, is a gem for nature enthusiasts and adventure travelers.
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Ashgabat festival highlights Iran-Turkmenistan cultural and tourism ties
TEHRAN – The capital city of Ashgabat hosted a joint tourism festival highlighting the cultural heritage and tourism potential of Iran and Turkmenistan, underscoring the deep-rooted relationship between the two neighbors.
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Tourism minister calls for five-year development plan for Ali-Sadr Cave
TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the need to develop a five-year plan for the tourism and maintenance of Ali-Sadr Cave, a vast water-filled cavern believed to date back to the Jurassic era.
International
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“Mosquito Protocol”: Israel uses Palestinian captives as human shields, CNN and NYT report
TEHRAN - Recent reports by CNN and The New York Times expose a horrifying reality: the Israeli military's systematic use of Palestinian detainees as human shields in Gaza. Investigations, drawing on testimonies from former detainees, Israeli soldiers, and eyewitnesses, paint a chilling picture of widespread and systematic exploitation of Palestinian civilians, a blatant violation of international law that constitutes a war crime by definition.
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War on truth: Resistance media in crosshairs of Zionist aggression
BEIRUT - In a bid to hide the genocidal massacres that are being committed daily in various Lebanese regions, the pro-resistance media is now the major target of the Zionist regime’s aggression after it has miserably failed to achieve a sole strategic achievement.
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Israeli losses in Lebanon rise
TEHRAN - The Israeli military has announced the death of five more soldiers during combat in southern Lebanon.
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Several explosions in the suburb of Tehran
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Two Iranian Army personnel martyred in repelling Israeli attacks
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Israel says it targeted military sites on Iranian soil
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Calm night in Tehran: emergency services report no incidents
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Israeli losses in Lebanon rise
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Iran says has inherent right to legitimate defense against Israeli aggression
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Iran grounds all flights amidst tensions following alleged Israeli strikes
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IRGC chief says Israel 'should not count on THAAD' to defend against potential Iranian attacks
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Hezbollah thriving and fulfilling its historic role, Leader says of Safieddine martyrdom
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IRGC: 'We will blind the wrong eye of any aggressor'
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Funeral ceremony held for Iranian physician martyred in Beirut