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2025-04-21 22:14
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Where do Arabs stand on Iran-US talks?
It appears that Persian Gulf states are no longer opposed to a potential agreement
TEHRAN – Regional Arab states have taken the public stage in recent weeks to welcome the ongoing indirect talks between Iran and the United States. But this is a clear swerve from their stances during previous Iran-US negotiations in the 2010s, when the region seemed to believe a less contentious state of relations between Tehran and Washington was something they had to steer through, rather than gain from.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
The curse of betraying Palestine won’t spare Arabs
BEIRUT — Since October 7, 2023, the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation has foiled the normalization plot heralded by the former Egyptian president, Muhammad Anwar Sadat.
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By Professor Zahid Munir Amir
Iqbal Lahori on Palestine: A test for courage and pride
TEHRAN - The Palestine problem has entered its 8th decade. The international powers have been ignoring this issue for seventy years. During the first half of the previous century, when British imperialism gave birth to this issue, no one could imagine how much it would affect international peace and that the Palestinians would have to pay such a heavy price for their independence.
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Tehran reaffirms sanctions removal as ‘unwavering priority’ in indirect nuclear talks with US
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei underscored Tehran’s unwavering demand for the complete removal of “illegal and oppressive” sanctions as the cornerstone of indirect nuclear talks with Washington.
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Araghchi to visit China ahead of third round of indirect talks with U.S.
TEHRAN – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to China on Tuesday.
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By Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment
A future intertwined with the fate of our planet
TEHRAN - That spinning, spherical stone, glowing from afar with its marbled blue and green hues, is the very place we know intimately.
Politics
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Iran’s top officials hail Pope Francis as voice for global peace in posthumous tribute
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid tribute to the late Pope Francis in a statement on Monday, honoring the pontiff’s lifelong dedication to advancing the teachings of Jesus Christ and his steadfast advocacy for global peace.
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Iran FM briefs Swiss, Pakistani counterparts as indirect talks with U.S. progress
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held separate phone conversations with his Swiss and Pakistani counterparts to brief them on the latest developments in ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and the lifting of U.S. sanctions.
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Putin signs strategic comprehensive pact with Iran, cementing long-term alliance
TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and Russia on Monday, completing Moscow’s legislative process for the agreement.
Sports
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Esteghlal held by struggling Havadar: PGPL
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Havadar football teams shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.
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Issaeian reflects on two decades of service to Iran’s women’s basketball
TEHRAN - Edna Issaeian, the captain of Iran’s women’s basketball team, has announced her retirement from national duty after nearly 20 years of dedicated service. She expressed pride in her contributions to the team, particularly as a key player in securing a spot for Iran in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Division B in Jordan.
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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.
Culture
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Composer Karen Homayounfar named Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year
TEHRAN- Renowned composer Karen Homayounfar has been awarded the title of Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year. He received this honor, along with a special award, on Sunday evening at the closing ceremony of the 11th Islamic Revolution Art Week, an annual festival organized by the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization (IIDO).
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Da Theater Hall to host Neil Simon’s “The Prisoner of Second Avenue”
TEHRAN-The 1971 comedy drama play “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” written by Neil Simon, will be staged at the Da Theater Hall in Tehran from April 24.
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Shiraz to host artworks by film professionals
TEHRAN-The second edition of the group exhibition “Fragments of a Mirror,” featuring visual works by more than 20 film professionals, will open at the Sarvenaz Gallery in Shiraz, Fars Province, on April 24.
Economy
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Tehran to host 7th Iran Expo with over 2,000 foreign traders in attendance
TEHRAN - The 7th edition of the Iran Export Capabilities Exhibition (Iran Expo 2025) will be held in Tehran from April 27 to May 1, showcasing the country’s export potential to a global audience.
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Iran aims for 8m tons of rail transit in current year, eyes 40m in long term
TEHRAN – Iran moved five million tons of goods via rail transit in the last Iranian year (ended late March 2025) and plans to increase that to eight million tons this year, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) said on Sunday.
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Moscow to host 18th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting
TEHRAN - The 18th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee will be held in Moscow from April 22 to 24, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation.
Society
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Iranian, Chinese universities ink MOU on educational research, technological cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran University of Science and Technology and China’s Jiangsu University of Science and Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote educational, research, and scientific cooperation.
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Measles vaccination covers 98% of target population
TEHRAN – Some 98 percent of the target population in the national program for the immunization against measles have been vaccinated, deputy health minister Alireza Raeisi has said.
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A future intertwined with the fate of our planet
TEHRAN - That spinning, spherical stone, glowing from afar with its marbled blue and green hues, is the very place we know intimately.
Tourism
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Aerial mapping of Jiroft archaeological sites conducted for first time
TEHRAN - For the first time, aerial mapping and imaging have been conducted over key archaeological sites in Jiroft, a region renowned for its Bronze Age ruins dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.
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Hasanlu village to be nominated for UN label as premier destination
TEHRAN - The ancient village of Hasanlu in northwest Iran is nearing completion of its dossier for inscription as one of the Best Tourism Villages, a prestigious label given by UN Tourism.
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Rescue plan for handicrafts sector under compilation
TEHRAN – The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts has said, “We are compiling a rescue plan for handicrafts sector to cover various areas particularly in economic field.”
International
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The curse of betraying Palestine won’t spare Arabs
BEIRUT — Since October 7, 2023, the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation has foiled the normalization plot heralded by the former Egyptian president, Muhammad Anwar Sadat.
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Iqbal Lahori on Palestine: A test for courage and pride
TEHRAN - The Palestine problem has entered its 8th decade. The international powers have been ignoring this issue for seventy years. During the first half of the previous century, when British imperialism gave birth to this issue, no one could imagine how much it would affect international peace and that the Palestinians would have to pay such a heavy price for their independence.
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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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Iran showcases defense capabilities at major Baghdad military exhibition
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Israeli troops caught in deadly ambush
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Ortagus's rude diplomacy reflects American policy
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Annual agricultural exports surge 29% to $5.2b
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Saudi Defense Minister's Tehran visit marks turning point in bilateral ties, says Iranian MP
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Pope Francis dies aged 88
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Tehran open to initiatives that helps lift sanctions: spokesperson
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Iran, Turkey discuss closer cultural and tourism cooperation
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Putin signs strategic comprehensive pact with Iran, cementing long-term alliance