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2025-02-05 22:31
By Garsha Vazirian
Unveiling Trump’s hidden agenda
US president says he doesn't want Iran to have nukes as he issues memo renewing maximum pressure campaign
TEHRAN – To escalate tensions and exert undue pressure on Iran, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) on Tuesday which he said is aimed at "restoring maximum pressure" on the country.
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“From River to Sea belongs to Palestinian people”
TEHRAN - The office for publication of the works of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday republished a statement from him about the Palestine issue that states, “All Palestine, from the River to the Sea belongs to the people of Palestine.”
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“Smart people ought to choose 'maximum wisdom' instead of maximum pressure”
It’s not difficult to ascertain Iran won’t seek nuclear arms, Iran FM tells Trump
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday night responded to Donald Trump that signed a presidential memorandum to reinstate “maximum pressure” against Iran, calling it a “failed experience”.
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Iran strongly opposes Trump’s proposal for US to take over Gaza
TEHRAN - Iran has strongly condemned a so-called “plan” by U.S. President Donald Trump to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, saying it is an extension of the Israel’s broader scheme to erase the Palestinian identity.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Third Intifada looms as Trump eyes Gaza conquest
TEHRAN - President Donald Trump’s shocking plan for the Gaza Strip strongly suggests that the United States is working hand in glove with Israel to conduct an ethnic cleansing campaign in the Palestinian territory modeled on the mass dispossession of the 1948 Nakba.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Trump’s Gaza plans prompt international outcry
TEHRAN - As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies threats to remove Palestinians from Gaza, global reactions to his controversial plans continue to increase.
Politics
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Air Force Day: the day the Shah’s commanders decided to stand by their nation
TEHRAN – On February 8, 1979, a group of Air Force commanders from the Shah's regime went to Imam Khomeini's residence to pledge their allegiance to him, announcing that they were joining the widespread revolutionary movement.
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Zarif’s vision for Iran’s security
MADRID – On February 3, Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif unveiled the Strategic Consensus Document for National Security, a comprehensive strategic roadmap.
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Tehran urges UN action against Israel’s violations in Lebanon
TEHRAN – The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss the latest political and security developments in Lebanon.
Sports
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Iran, Tajikistan Olympics committees to sign MoU
TEHRAN – Mahmoud Khosravi Vafa, president of the National Olympic Committee, who has traveled to Harbin to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Winter Asian Games, met with Sohibov Shamsullo Mahmadulloevich, vice president of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Tajikistan.
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Iran learn opponents at 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup
TEHRAN – Iran discovered their opponents at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 following the conclusion of the Official Draw at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot on Thursday.
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Iran beat Malaysia at 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Malaysia at the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Wednesday night.
Culture
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“Nian” calligraphic paintings exhibition underway in Tehran
TEHRAN- An exhibition of paintings and calligraphic paintings by Iranian artist Ahdieh Bahadori is currently underway in Tehran.
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Norman Stone’s “Turkey: A Short History” published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Turkey: A Short History” written by Norman Stone has been released in bookstores across Iran.
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“Gruesome Playground Injuries” on stage at Tehran theater
TEHRAN- An adaptation of American playwright Rajiv Joseph’s “Gruesome Playground Injuries” is currently on stage at Book Garden Theater in Tehran.
Economy
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Iran’s exports to Oman rise 15% in 9 months on year
TEHRAN – Iran exported approximately $1.146 billion worth of goods to Oman in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20–December 21, 2024), marking a 15 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to Abdolamir Rabihavi, the director general for West Asia at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).
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Iran to add 15 new trains to national railway network
TEHRAN - Iran plans to add 15 high-quality train sets to its national railway network in the next Iranian calendar year (begins in late March), according to the country’s deputy minister of transport and urban development.
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Tehran, Moscow agree on exhibition cooperation
TEHRAN - On the sidelines of Iran's National Pavilion at the 32nd Prodexpo International Exhibition of Food, Beverages, and Raw Materials in Russia, significant exhibition-related agreements were reached between Iranian and Russian officials.
Society
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Iran to unveil anti-cancer vaccine in summer
TEHRAN –Iran's National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB) has developed an anti-cancer vaccine that will be released in the summer.
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Educational reform in Iran after Islamic revolution
TEHRAN –Subsequent to the Islamic revolution in 1979, Iran’s education system has experienced great changes thanks to the establishment of the Literacy Movement, and the development of educational infrastructure which have resulted in increased education coverage rate, decreased literacy gap between men and women, and the growth of per capita educational space, particularly in deprived areas.
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Visually impaired students to benefit from new braille embosser
TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has procured a high-tech braille embosser for the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Special Education Organization (SEO), which will enhance learning for a total of 7,145 children with visual disabilities across the country.
Tourism
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Iran’s Shush plans sister city partnerships with Najaf, Paris, and Athens
TEHRAN – The Governor of Shush has emphasized the importance of promoting the city’s rich cultural heritage and announced plans to establish sister city partnerships with Najaf, Paris, and Athens.
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Tourism map dedicated to Islamic Revolution events in Tehran revealed
TEHRAN - The Head of the Tehran Municipality’s Tourism Office announced the launch of a new digital tourism map detailing key locations related to the events of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran. This map is now accessible online to the public.
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Museum dedicated to Qajar-era diplomacy opens in Tehran
TEHRAN - A new museum dedicated to diplomatic relations during the Qajar era has been inaugurated at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran. Among the notable exhibits on display is a historical copy of the Treaty of Finckenstein, being shown to the public for the first time.
International
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Third Intifada looms as Trump eyes Gaza conquest
TEHRAN - President Donald Trump’s shocking plan for the Gaza Strip strongly suggests that the United States is working hand in glove with Israel to conduct an ethnic cleansing campaign in the Palestinian territory modeled on the mass dispossession of the 1948 Nakba.
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Trump’s Gaza plans prompt international outcry
TEHRAN - As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies threats to remove Palestinians from Gaza, global reactions to his controversial plans continue to increase.
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Why and who is obstructing formation of Lebanese government?
BEIRUT — Obviously, Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam is under intense pressure from those who are supposed to be his “allies” in an attempt to amend the course of his ministerial picks. Otherwise, Salam will be forced to apologize or impose a formation that will fail to gain the confidence of the parliament.
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