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2025-04-28 21:54
On the path to friendship
President Pezeshkian’s one-day visit to Baku results in seven cooperation agreements and commitment to strategic relationship program
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded a one-day visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, marking a significant step towards revitalizing and strengthening relations between the two neighboring nations.
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Iran’s President calls Azerbaijan ‘second home’ as he urges deeper Tehran-Baku ties
TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Azerbaijani Television (AzTV), President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran articulated Iran's unwavering commitment to the principles of international law, particularly the respect for the rights and territorial integrity of all nations, calling it "the first and foremost principle of international law."
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By Sahar Dadjoo
Between the East and West: Azerbaijan’s playbook for strategic pragmatism
TEHRAN - Azerbaijan's foreign policy is characterized by a strategic balance between major global powers and its regional neighbors. This approach allows Azerbaijan to keep its independence and use its geopolitical position as leverage.
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By Garsha Vazirian
Diplomatic dawn in the Caucasus: How Iran-Azerbaijan unity exposes Israel’s fraying playbook
TEHRAN – When Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Baku on Monday, his visit did more than yield seven signed cooperation agreements—it exposed the cracks in a decades-old foreign strategy to Balkanize the Caucasus.
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By Ebrahim Fallahi
Azerbaijan: a rising star in regional trade and global energy markets
TEHRAN - Azerbaijan stands at the crossroads of continents, cultures, and commerce. Today, the country is fast transforming from a regional player into a pivotal hub for international trade and energy, driven by a dynamic economy, strategic partnerships, and visionary infrastructure development.
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By Mahnaz Abdi
New chapter opens in Iran-Azerbaijan trade, transport, energy ties
TEHRAN- Trade relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have seen remarkable growth in recent years. By leveraging their cultural, historical, and geographical commonalities, the two countries have worked to expand their economic cooperation through joint projects, border trade exchanges, and the development of transit corridors.
Politics
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The road to peace: Iran’s continued support for Armenia-Azerbaijan diplomacy
TEHRAN – The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh has been a source of tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan for decades.
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Detention of Iranian citizens in France violates freedom of expression: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in France, calling the actions a violation of freedom of expression and urging French authorities to resolve the matter promptly.
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Iran FM blasts Netanyahu’s ‘brazen’ interference in Iran-US diplomacy, vows reciprocal response
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a scathing rebuke of Israeli regime’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, denouncing the remarks as “detached from reality” and a brazen attempt to sabotage Tehran’s diplomatic engagements.
Sports
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Iran drawn with Japan in AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026
TEHRAN – Iran are drawn with six-time champions Japan in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026.
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Iran face challenges in IV BFA Women’s Baseball Asian Cup Qualifiers
TEHRAN - The Iranian women’s baseball team encountered difficulties during their participation in the IV BFA Women’s Baseball Asian Cup Qualifiers, held recently in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Iran must develop infrastructure: Engin Fırat
TEHRAN – Turkish-German football coach Engin Fırat emphasizes that Iran needs to focus on developing its infrastructure, similar to what Saudi Arabia has begun to do.
Culture
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The New Horizon of Nader Talebzadeh
Nader Talebzadeh hosted hot debates on Iranian TV shows, and made films on the front lines of wars. He was an active participant in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Ayatollah Khomeini was a bit like Gandhi, he said, in that he told people, “Stay home, don’t work, stop the economy, and the Shah will leave, without violence,” and he did. He told me stories about how the US Embassy takeover there was utterly spontaneous. He made it sound like something from Occupy Wall Street.
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Iraq designated as Guest of Honor at 36th TIBF
TEHRAN-Iraq will be the Guest of Honor at the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), Ebrahim Heidari, Deputy Director of the fair, said at a press conference held on Sunday in Tehran.
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Iran’s cultural community mourns over Shahid Rajaee Port tragedy
TEHRAN-Following the huge explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Hormozgan Province, which resulted in the death and injury of over 1,200 people, cultural figures have reacted to the unfortunate incident by issuing messages, offering condolences to the Iranian nation and the grieving families.
Economy
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Iran Expo 2025 kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran Expo 2025, the seventh Exhibition of Export Capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, officially opened on Monday in Tehran, with President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighting the country’s economic potential and welcoming foreign investment.
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Iran, Africa seek expansion of ties in a variety of areas
TEHRAN - Trade between Iran and Africa is experiencing significant growth, with both sides actively pursuing new opportunities in key sectors such as energy, industry, and agriculture. The Iranian government has emphasized its commitment to enhancing commercial relations with African nations, leveraging strategic initiatives aimed at boosting trade volumes.
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‘Iran, Uzbekistan private sectors co-op to continue at an accelerated pace’
TEHRAN- Iranian industry, mining and trade minister said that the cooperation between the private sectors of Iran and Uzbekistan will continue at an accelerated pace.
Society
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Initial studies: Failure to observe safety standards blamed for inferno in Iranian port
TEHRAN - Initial studies show that “negligence” in observing “safety standards” is the cause of the Saturday huge inferno at Shahid Rajaei Port in southern Iran, the committee tasked to investigate the incident said in press release on Monday night.
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Iran, Turkey explore paths to beef up scientific ties
TEHRAN –Iranian and Turkish officials have conferred on ways to further scientific and technological collaborations, focusing on setting up a joint research center for digital economy.
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Iranian schoolchildren succeed in Intl. Mathematics Olympiad
TEHRAN –Attending the second International Mathematics Olympiad for high school students in Turkmenistan, Iranian students managed to win seven bronze medals.
Tourism
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Iran, Pakistan urge for rise in direct flights
TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei and Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Aftab ur Rehman Rana urged on rise in number of direct flights between Iran and Pakistan, using health tourism capacities of Iran and holding sightseeing tours.
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Inverted tulips blossom in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province
TEHRAN--Inverted tulips are stunningly in tune with spring and are a delight in the lap of four-season nature of Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province and in slopes of Dena Mountain, Sarchenar, Margoon, Kakan, and Sisakht.
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100 artisans take part at IRAN EXPO 2025
TEHRAN--Farzad Ojani, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, said 100 artisans and producers of handicrafts have taken part at the 7th Exhibition of Export Capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, IRAN EXPO 2025.
International
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New stage of Israel’s pressure on Lebanon
BEIRUT — In a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and the Lebanese sovereignty, and in continuation of the U.S.-Israeli strategy pursued since the ceasefire agreement last November, the Israeli regime launched an aerial attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday evening.
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U.S. airstrike kills scores in Yemen
TEHRAN – U.S. airstrike kills and injures scores of African migrants in Yemen, marking the latest civilian casualties in America’s aggression.
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Yemeni forces target Israeli base twice
TEHRAN – Yemen launches second hypersonic missile strike on an Israeli airbase in 24 hours.
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Leader urges full probe into tragic port inferno
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No military cargoes at site of deadly port blast in South of Iran: Defense Ministry
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Pezeshkian convenes crisis management meeting on Shahid Rajaee incident
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Yemeni forces target Israeli base twice
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Women in the MEK: Trapped, tortured, and silenced
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Pezeshkian engages Indian, Pakistani leaders; proposes Iran as mediator amid rising Kashmir tensions
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The Iron Lady and the Shah: How Thatcher’s 1978 Iran trip fueled British interference
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100 tour operators from 33 countries to attend Tehran forum
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Persian carpets used in Pope's funeral
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Cargo transit, transport operations resume at Shahid Rajaee Port
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India-Pakistan conflict: The long-term impact of US strategy on South Asia
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3rd Iran-Africa economic cooperation summit kicks off in Tehran
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NDF signs €50m credit line deal with Kyrgyzstan
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Iran pays overdue membership fees to international organizations despite sanctions
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