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2025-04-20 22:12
By Nayereh Heshmati Manesh
Vigilant against Western scheme
A look at what Iran's Leader wrote to Putin this week, and why it matters
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi travelled to Moscow on Thursday to deliver the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s message to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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By Sahar Dadjoo
The day Americans march against authoritarianism
TEHRAN—The nationwide "50501" protests held on April 19 represent a significant and multifaceted grassroots mobilization against President Donald Trump's policies and governance style during his second term.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Ortagus's rude diplomacy reflects American policy
BEIRUT — With the phrase “Crack is wack, Walid,” Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to West Asia, addressed Lebanon’s Druze leader Walid Jumblatt on X in response to a statement he made last weekend describing the United States’ conditions for Lebanon as “impossible.”
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israeli troops caught in deadly ambush
TEHRAN – Hamas executes a complex ambush against Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, causing casualties.
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‘US cannot challenge Iran in Persian Gulf:’ IRGC Navy Chief
TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, declared the United States “incapable” of challenging Iran’s maritime dominance and vowed “decisive retaliation” against any aggression toward its oil tankers or territorial waters.
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Tragic death of Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna sparks outrage, calls for justice
TEHRAN- On Wednesday, the Palestinian artistic community mourned the tragic loss of Fatima Hassouna, a 25-year-old photojournalist and artist, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza.
Politics
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Iran showcases defense capabilities at major Baghdad military exhibition
TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Defense is showcasing its latest military advancements at the 17th Baghdad Security and Military Expo, marking a significant step in the nation's ongoing efforts to highlight its defense capabilities on the international stage.
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Tehran open to initiatives that helps lift sanctions: spokesperson
TEHRAN – Iran's government spokesperson said the indirect negotiations with the U.S. have so far shown positive results, adding that Tehran remains open to any initiative that helps lift sanctions and secure the rights of the Iranian people.
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Saudi Defense Minister's Tehran visit marks turning point in bilateral ties, says Iranian MP
TEHRAN — The visit of Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, to Iran has been hailed as a pivotal step toward deepening bilateral ties, with Iranian officials emphasizing the strategic importance of cooperation between the two regional powers.
Sports
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Reza Darvish quits as Persepolis general manager
TEHRAN – Reza Darvish is no longer the Persepolis general manager after more than three years.
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Iranian Para shooter Javanmardi to compete in 2028 Paralympic Games
TEHRAN – Four-time Paralympic gold medalist Sareh Javanmardi has announced her intention to compete in the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Previously, she had indicated that she would retire from the sport after the 2024 Paralympics.
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Iran come fifth in 2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kuwait 11-0 (2–0, 5-0, 4-0) in the 2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV on Saturday and finished in fifth place with just three points in the six-team tournament.
Culture
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Tragic death of Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna sparks outrage, calls for justice
TEHRAN- On Wednesday, the Palestinian artistic community mourned the tragic loss of Fatima Hassouna, a 25-year-old photojournalist and artist, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza.
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French institute to show documentary on scholar of Shi’ism Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi
TEHRAN-The documentary “The Professional” directed and produced by Masoud Taheri will be screened at the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE) in Paris, France, on April 28.
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91 foreign publishers registered for Tehran Publishing Fellowship Program
TEHRAN- A total of 91 publishers from 34 countries have registered to participate in the first edition of Tehran Publishing Fellowship Program, which will be held in the Iranian capital from May 12 to 15, coinciding with the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF).
Economy
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Iran signs $750m investment deals in rail transport sector
TEHRAN – Iran on Sunday signed investment memoranda worth $750 million in the country’s rail transport sector, in the presence of the Minister of Transport and Urban Development, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), private investors, and industry stakeholders.
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Annual agricultural exports surge 29% to $5.2b
TEHRAN – Iran's agricultural exports rose by 29 percent in the Iranian year 1403 (ended March 19, 2025), reaching $5.2 billion, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Iranian private sector ready for joint investments in Uzbekistan
TEHRAN - The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said the country’s private sector is ready to pursue joint investments in Uzbekistan and called on Tashkent to implement a reciprocal visa waiver to ease travel and boost tourism between the two countries.
Society
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UN program for persons with disabilities in Iran drives meaningful progress
TEHRAN – Launched in 2023 by the United Nations Iran, the program for persons with disabilities, materialized through the joint efforts of World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has been greatly successful in improving their quality of life.
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Iranian, Italian universities ink scientific, educational MOU
TEHRAN – Shahid Beheshti University and the University of Salento, Italy, have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster scientific, research, and educational ties.
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Tashkent seeks to boost sci-tech ties with Tehran
TEHRAN – Daliv Shahrukh Khozhakbarovich, Uzbekistan's first Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, has called on Iranian universities and scientific institutions to help develop technology and innovation in Uzbekistan, saying that face-to-face interaction between scientific officials is much more effective than diplomatic communications.
Tourism
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Iran launches monitoring plan to track land subsidence at historic sites
TEHRAN - Iran has launched a national plan to monitor land subsidence in and around its historical sites, according to Seyyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, Head of the Planning and Budget Organization.
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Salehi-Amiri: Sadi’s language, a means of cultural diplomacy
TEHRAN - The culture and language of great Iranian poet Sadi Shirazi stems from identity of Iranians, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on Saturday.
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Iran, Turkey discuss closer cultural and tourism cooperation
TEHRAN - In a meeting held on Saturday between Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and Turkey’s ambassador to the Islamic Republic, Hicabi Kirlangic, emphasized strengthening cultural ties and expanding cooperation in tourism and heritage sectors.
International
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The day Americans march against authoritarianism
TEHRAN—The nationwide "50501" protests held on April 19 represent a significant and multifaceted grassroots mobilization against President Donald Trump's policies and governance style during his second term.
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Ortagus's rude diplomacy reflects American policy
BEIRUT — With the phrase “Crack is wack, Walid,” Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to West Asia, addressed Lebanon’s Druze leader Walid Jumblatt on X in response to a statement he made last weekend describing the United States’ conditions for Lebanon as “impossible.”
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Israeli troops caught in deadly ambush
TEHRAN – Hamas executes a complex ambush against Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, causing casualties.
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