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2025-04-18 01:24
Hostile motives against Iran-Saudi ties must be overcome: Leader
Saudi defense minister delivers King Salman’s message to Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN – On Thursday, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in Tehran.
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By Dr. Mahdi Khanalizadeh
Tehran-Riyadh axis against Israel’s genocide
TEHRAN - "Years ago, right where you are sitting now, your uncle, King Abdullah, was seated. I told him that we see close relations with Saudi Arabia as beneficial for ourselves. If you also see it as beneficial for yourselves, these ties can grow stronger."
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Iran, Saudi Arabia could serve as model for regional cooperation: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the potential of Iran and Saudi Arabia to serve as a model for regional cooperation during a meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday evening in Tehran.
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By Xavier Villar
Saudi defense minister's Tehran visit signals strategic realignment in Persian Gulf
MADRID – Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Khalid bin Salman, landed in Tehran this week on an official visit that further cements the ongoing diplomatic thaw between the two principal powers of the Persian Gulf.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Aoun’s statements cause diplomatic crisis with Baghdad
BEIRUT — During an interview with the Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed (New Arab), Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said, “We will not replicate the experience of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in absorbing Hezbollah into the [Lebanese] army, nor will it be an independent unit within this army,” stressing that “the decision was made to restrict arms to the state.”
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By Wesam Bahrani
US wages deadliest attack on Yemen
Pentagon declines to comment on civilian death toll
TEHRAN – American warplanes raid the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, killing scores of civilians.
Politics
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Iran FM discusses bilateral cooperation, regional issues in Moscow
MOSCOW - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a two-day visit to Moscow on Thursday with the primary aim of delivering a letter from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Rubio blames Iran for JCPOA collapse, overlooks U.S. withdrawal from the deal
TEHRAN – Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, has said European nations need to make a decision on whether to reinstate sanctions against Iran, accusing Tehran of not complying with the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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U.S. airstrikes on Yemen fueling regional instability: Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has strongly condemned U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that targeted a key fuel port, resulting in the deaths of at least 58 people and injuring 126 others.
Sports
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Tractor one step closer to title, Sepahan beat Persepolis: PGPL
TEHRAN – Tractor football team defeated Malavan 3-0 to move a step closer to winning the title of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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Iranian athletes win medals in 2025 Asian U18 Athletics Championships
TEHRAN – Samia Shahpari and Amirreza Ahanin Maram of Iran won medals at the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships.
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Iran book berth in 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Div. B
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Jordan 88-70 on Thursday to book their berth in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Div. B – WABA Qualification Tournament.
Culture
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Hormozgan to host Iran’s Regional Music Festival
TEHRAN- The 17th edition of the Iran’s Regional Music Festival will take place in the southern province of Hormozgan, with participation from 32 groups representing 22 provinces across the country.
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Peter Dear’s “Revolutionizing the Sciences” published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Revolutionizing the Sciences” written by Peter Dear has been released in the Iranian bookstores.
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What’s in Tehran art galleries
Paintings by Vahid Beikverdi are on display in an exhibition at Doost Gallery. Entitled “Lonely Bodies”, the exhibit will be running until May 6 at the gallery, which can be found at No. 4, 4th St. off Eshqyar St., Khorramshahr Ave.
Economy
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Land transit surpasses annual target by 25%, sets new record
TEHRAN – Iran’s combined road and rail transit volume in the past Iranian year (ended in March 2025) exceeded the first-year target of the country’s 7th National Development Plan by 25 percent, reaching a record 17.5 million metric tons, a senior official said on Thursday.
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EDBI to expand support for global competitiveness of exporters
TEHRAN – The Export Development Bank of Iran plans to step up support for exporters, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in a bid to boost their competitiveness in international markets, a senior bank official said.
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Khaf-Herat railway to be fully operational by Mar. 2026, official says
TEHRAN – Iran plans to complete the remaining deficiencies of the Khaf-Herat railway by August and finalize the fourth segment of the cross-border project by the end of the Iranian year in March 2026, the project manager said.
Society
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IRCS, IFRC discuss ways to address regional challenges
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have explored the potential to foster joint activities for dealing with regional challenges.
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Tehran, Islamabad to boost scientific ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy science minister, Abolfazl Vahedi, and Pakistan’s Science Minister, Khalid Hussain Magsi, have discussed ways to develop collaborations between universities of the two countries.
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Health ministry, UNICEF join hands to equip 13 PHC centres in deprived areas
TEHRAN –Supported by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) has staffed and equipped 13 Primary Health Care (PHC) centres in highly refugee-populated regions in Sistan-Baluchestan and Khorasan Razavi provinces.
Tourism
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Iran sets goal of €6 billion annual revenue from medical tourism
TEHRAN – Iran has set a target to generate €6 billion in annual revenue from medical tourism, according to a new policy document approved and announced by the government.
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Tehran, Moscow working toward full visa waiver, Lavrov says
TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Iran and Russia are actively working toward abolishing visa requirements between the two countries, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and boosting tourism.
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Iran celebrates Intl. Day for Monuments and Sites amid rich cultural legacy
TEHRAN - Each year on April 18, many countries across the globe celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) — a date dedicated to recognizing and protecting the cultural treasures that connect us to the past.
International
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Aoun’s statements cause diplomatic crisis with Baghdad
BEIRUT — During an interview with the Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed (New Arab), Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said, “We will not replicate the experience of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in absorbing Hezbollah into the [Lebanese] army, nor will it be an independent unit within this army,” stressing that “the decision was made to restrict arms to the state.”
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US wages deadliest attack on Yemen
TEHRAN – American warplanes raid the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, killing scores of civilians.
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Germany, Israel, and the struggle for diplomatic recognition
TEHRAN – The Luxembourg Agreement in 1952 was a critical moment in the relationship between Germany and Israel, by which they began a complex and multi-faceted partnership.
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