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2025-04-01 22:09
White House spins Iran's defensive preparations as 'military threats' in response to Tehran Times
TEHRAN - The White House reacted to an exclusive report by the Tehran Times, which revealed on Sunday that Iran has readied missiles inside its sprawling underground facilities to respond to a potential U.S. attack on its nuclear sites, a threat President Donald Trump has been throwing ever since he took office in January.
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Russia says seeks solutions to Iran's nuclear program that respect right to civilian nuclear energy
Russia says US threats of military strikes on Iran are unacceptable and illegal
TEHRAN - Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against Iran were “unacceptable and illegal” and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed, U.S. News reported.
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No such thing as ‘military option’ let alone ‘military solution’ to Iran nuclear issue: Tehran
TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the importance of diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program, warning there is no “military solution” as tensions escalate following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to bomb Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
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Iran to Grossi: IAEA must take clear stance on military threats against Iran’s nuclear sites
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must take a clear position regarding military threats against Iran's nuclear facilities by the Donald Trump administration.
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Trump puts tariffs on islands inhabited only by penguins
President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on a collection of remote islands—despite the fact that their only residents are penguins.
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Gaza rescuers ‘executed by gunshots either in the head or chest’
The Israeli military killed 15 medics and emergency workers in southern Gaza and buried the bodies with their ambulances and rescue vehicles last month.
Politics
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Pezeshkian talks to MBS, says Iran ready to allay nuclear concerns based on mutual respect
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared Tehran’s readiness to address international apprehensions over its nuclear program “based on mutual interests and respect” during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Thursday.
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Regional sedition won’t halt Israel’s rapid move towards decline: IRGC
TEHRAN - Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the resistance front will finally put an end to the “disgraceful” existence of Palestine’s occupiers.
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Tehran criticizes EU for being silent on US military threats
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday criticized the European Union for not taking a stance against the provocative remarks of U.S. officials against Iran, saying this approach undoubtedly poses a threat to international peace and security.
Sports
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Tractor take a step closer to winning PGPL title
TEHRAN – Tractor football team defeated Esteghlal 2-1 to cement their place at top of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw: Iran opt for Pot 2
TEHRAN - Iran have opted to be placed in Pot 2 for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw scheduled to be held in Jeddah the coming Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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Iran move up in FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking
TEHRAN – Iran moved up one place to fifth in the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking released on Friday.
Culture
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Iranian ambassador in Armenia honors Tjeknavorian for staging “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan
TEHRAN-The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Mehdi Sobhani, expressed his appreciation to the renowned Iranian-Armenian musician and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian for the successful performance of the “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan.
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Aydin Aghdashloo’s new sculptures on display in Tehran
TEHRAN-A solo exhibition featuring works from various periods of Aydin Aghdashloo’s career, including paintings, sculptures, and other creations, is currently on display at B Gallery in Tehran after a decade.
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“Metaphysical Horror” available in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Metaphysical Horror” written by the distinguished Polish philosopher and historian of ideas Leszek Kołakowski has been released in the Iranian book market.
Economy
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Iran, Turkmenistan agree to launch pilot passenger train service
TEHRAN – Iran and Turkmenistan have reached an agreement to launch a pilot passenger train service and increase rail freight capacity to 400 wagons, Iran’s transport minister said upon returning from Ashgabat.
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Major contracts signed in Iran’s oil, gas industry in a year
TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Ministry subsidiaries recorded a strong performance in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20) by signing notable medium- and large-scale contracts, marking a significant step toward expanding the country’s hydrocarbon industry.
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Iran exports non-oil goods worth $2.2b to Pakistan in 11 months
TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $2.2 billion to Pakistan during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Society
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Iran among countries rich in genetic reserves
TEHRAN – Being home to over 37,000 unique animal species, Iran is one of the richest countries in genetic reserves, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.
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Iran proposes BRICS to establish green innovation, plastic waste management funds
TEHRAN –Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has suggested member states of BRICS set up a joint green innovation fund for supporting projects on climate change adaptation in developing countries, and a global fund for managing plastic pollution.
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IRCS, Tajikistan discuss fostering ties on health, humanitarian issues
TEHRAN—Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and Zohidi Nizomiddin Shamsiddinzoda, the ambassador of Tajikistan to Tehran, have explored avenues for boosting collaborations in health and humanitarian fields.
Tourism
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Iranian tourism ministry seeks to expand international outreach
TEHRAN– Iran’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts to enhance tourism and facilitate travel for Iranian expatriates and foreign visitors.
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Visits to Iran’s historical sites soar 28 percent y/y during Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN - During the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially began on March 20, visitor numbers to Iran’s cultural heritage sites, museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.
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Efforts underway to restore historical relics in Mazandaran
TEHRAN - Experts from Mazandaran province’s Cultural Heritage Department are working diligently to restore and preserve historical and cultural artifacts in a dedicated laboratory and workshop at a museum in Sari, the provincial capital.
International
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“Inevitable” revenge for deadly US raids on Yemen
TEHRAN – American and British airstrikes on Yemen have resulted in the deaths of more than 30 civilians and left at least 100 others injured.
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Lebanon is caught between a rock and a hard place:
South Lebanon —Following the recent bombing of two residential buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, fears have grown of Israeli adventurism that would increasingly violate the Lebanese sovereignty as part of a military-political process aimed at the final elimination of Hezbollah.
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Israeli massacres leave hundreds of casualties
TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has carried out multiple massacres in Gaza, killing and injuring hundreds of civilians.
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Persian Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, oppose potential US attack on Iran: Guardian
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France holds defense cabinet meeting, as Iran-US tensions mount
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Tehran criticizes EU for being silent on US military threats
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Yemen downs second advanced US MQ-9 drone in single week
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Iran taking part in BRICS Environment Working Group meetings
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Iran unchanged in FIFA rankings
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Regional sedition won’t halt Israel’s rapid move towards decline: IRGC
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Iran exports non-oil goods worth $1.8b to India in 11 months
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Iran's 11-month non-oil import from Russia stands at $1.2b
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Abadan Refinery’s output increases 3m liters