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2025-02-19 21:51
Leader to Qatari Emir: Hopefully, Iran and Qatar would further fulfill neighborly duties
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told Qatari rulers on Wednesday that Iran prioritizes ties with its neighbors and hopes for reciprocal commitment.
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Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid repetitive political and unprofessional statements
TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement on Thursday urging IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to stop his repetitive “political” and “unprofessional” remarks about Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Israel’s psychological warfare: Hamas rejects disarmament call, removal from Gaza
TEHRAN- Israel failed to defeat Hamas following 15 months of war on the Gaza Strip; however, the regime is attempting to project an image of superiority over the resistance movement.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah’s Odaisseh Ambush Operation humiliated the Zionists
Beirut – While settlers in northern Israeli are still on the run after losing trust in the Netanyahu cabinet, the people of Odaisseh liberated the Lebanese town on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, after a forced absence of more than a year.
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Three buses explode near Tel Aviv
Three buses explode in Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv, in a suspected militant attack, the Israeli police said.
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Trump’s 13 biggest lies of his first month back in office
President Donald Trump moved at a blistering pace in his first month back in the White House. He lied fast and furious, too.
Politics
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IRGC: 'Inferno' to ensue any nuclear site strikes as Israeli media rolls out alleged assault plans
TEHRAN – Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Division, warned that a devastating response would follow any strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, regardless of their success.
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Iran unveils more homegrown weapons on day 3 of Ground Force drill
TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has showcased a range of domestically developed smart missiles and combat drones as part of an ongoing large-scale military readiness exercise in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province.
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At UN, Iran slams 'colonial' US plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza
TEHRAN – Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned a US plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, calling it a blatant violation of international law and human rights.
Sports
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Manolopoulos: we must give young players a chance
TEHRAN – Iran basketball coach Sotiris Manolopoulos emphasized the importance of providing opportunities to young players, noting that he does not always have his preferred players available.
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Iran victorious over Uzbekistan in 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup
TEHRAN - Iran beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in their final AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Group C tie at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Wednesday.
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Ex-Iran and Esteghlal player Farzami dies
TEHRAN – Gholamhossein Farzami, a former player for both Iran and Esteghlal football club, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79 due to a heart attack.
Culture
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Storytelling Festival crowns top talents in Yazd
TEHRAN- The 26th International Storytelling Festival, organized by Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), concluded in Yazd with the announcement of winners across various categories on Tuesday.
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Tehran Auction undergoes scrutiny amidst claims of illegal art sale
TEHRAN- Following the sale of a historical artwork attributed to the renowned Safavid-era artist Reza Abbasi, controversies arose regarding the legality of the sale and its authenticity.
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Iran’s National Library up for closer cooperation with IFLA in digitization, document preservation
TEHRAN-The National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) seeks to benefit from the support of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in the fields of digitization and document preservation and foster more active collaboration.
Economy
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Iran, Russia sign 2025 transport, transit cooperation roadmap
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia signed the 2025 transport and transit cooperation roadmap, along with an addendum for engineering studies on the Rasht-Astara railway project. The agreement was signed by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh and Russia’s Minister of Transport Roman Vladimirovich Starovoyt.
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Iran calls for expansion of Caspian energy cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Oil for International Affairs and Commerce emphasized the need for greater energy cooperation among Caspian Sea littoral states, highlighting Iran’s readiness to collaborate on major oil and gas projects with regional partners.
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Iran’s power plant efficiency surpasses 39.6% amid fuel challenges
TEHRAN – The average efficiency of Iran’s power plants has exceeded 39.6 percent, with efforts underway to sustain the upward trend, a senior official at the country’s Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH) said.
Society
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Health ministry, UNICEF join hands to help children with Severe Acute Malnutrition
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is providing medical care to children under the age of five who are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in Zabol, south-eastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.
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NIGEB, University of Peshawar sign MOU to foster scientific ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), and the University of Peshawar, a top public university in Pakistan, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand scientific cooperation.
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Over 100 earthquakes shake Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 105 earthquakes were recorded across the country in the 4th week of Bahman, the 11th Iranian calendar month, which falls from February 8 to 14, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Tourism
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100 tour operators from 25 countries gather in Isfahan for major event
ISFAHAN - A five-day major tourism event kicked off on Wednesday morning in the ancient city of Isfahan, gathering 100 tour operators from 25 countries across the globe.
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7,000-year-old Godin Tepe has tourism potential, archaeologist says
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Morteza Geravand has emphasized the untapped potential of Godin Tepe, an ancient settlement dating back to 5,000 BC, as a significant cultural and tourism destination.
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Rediscovering Sepandarmazgan: Iran’s forgotten day of love
TEHRAN - Before Valentine’s Day, there was Sepandarmazgan, an occasion dedicated to cherishing women and love.
International
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Israel’s psychological warfare: Hamas rejects disarmament call, removal from Gaza
TEHRAN- Israel failed to defeat Hamas following 15 months of war on the Gaza Strip; however, the regime is attempting to project an image of superiority over the resistance movement.
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Hezbollah’s Odaisseh Ambush Operation humiliated the Zionists
Beirut – While settlers in northern Israeli are still on the run after losing trust in the Netanyahu cabinet, the people of Odaisseh liberated the Lebanese town on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, after a forced absence of more than a year.
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative: The art of exploiting threats and opportunities
TEHRAN- Since its launch in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has encountered numerous challenges and developments. Nevertheless, the initiative continues to be one of the most important strategies of the People’s Republic of China.
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