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Today 15:33
NDF allocates $1b to strategic Makran projects
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Development Fund (NDF) has allocated around $1.0 billion to strategic projects in the Makran region, as part of broader financing of infrastructure and production schemes in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, a senior official said.
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Today 15:29
Tea exports rise 10.2% as global prices strengthen
TEHRAN – Iran’s tea exports increased 10.2 percent year-on-year, supported by higher global prices and steady demand in overseas markets, the head of the country’s tea syndicate said.
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Today 13:21
Iran basketball team beat Qatar in friendly match
TEHRAN- Iran’s national basketball team defeated Qatar 71-58 in a friendly match during a training camp in Qatar.
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Today 12:57
Hossein Abdi no longer Iran’s U17 football head coach
TEHRAN – Hossein Abdi has stepped down as head coach of Iran’s U17 national football team for undisclosed reasons.
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Today 12:45
Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh named Esteghlal head coach
TEHRAN – Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh, who had previously served twice as head coach of Esteghlal football club, has been appointed as the team’s new head coach until the end of the season.
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Today 12:36
By Masoud Hossein
Iran’s Saveh Shemshaki satisfied with her performance at 2026 Winter Olympics
TEHRAN – Sadaf Saveh Shemshaki of Iran is pleased with her performance at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
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Today 11:37
Iranian Paralympic athletes honored
TEHRAN - Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, honored 489 Paralympic and Deaflympic athletes during a ceremony held on Saturday in Tehran’s Summit Hall.
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Today 10:02
Iran tourism minister says tour guides shape country’s global image
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said on Saturday that tour guides play a central role in presenting the country’s culture and civilization to the world, marking International Tourist Guide Day on Feb. 21.
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Yesterday 22:13
Art Palace hosting Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen”
TEHRAN – Art Palace in Tehran is hosting an adaptation of “Carmen,” an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet.
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Yesterday 22:12
Arasbaran Cultural Center reviews “Marty Supreme”
TEHRAN- “Marty Supreme”, a 2025 movie by American filmmaker Josh Safdie, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday.
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Yesterday 22:12
Milan Kundera’s “The Farewell Party” available in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The Farewell Party” written by Milan Kundera has been released in the Iranian book market.
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Yesterday 22:12
33rd International Holy Quran Exhibition opens in Tehran
TEHRAN- The 33rd edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition was inaugurated on Saturday, marking the commencement of a 15-day cultural event under the motto “Iran under the Protection of the Quran.”
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Yesterday 22:12
Iran’s warships become mobile air defense hubs with new missiles
TEHRAN - Newly released photos from last week’s IRGC Navy drill in the Strait of Hormuz show a new leap in Iran’s maritime power. During the “Smart Control” exercise, forces fired a Sayyad 3-G missile from the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi warship, a launch that showed Iranian vessels have officially moved past point defense and are now armed with long-range, vertical-launch capabilities.
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Yesterday 22:11
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Trump risking US lives and economy to fight a war for Israel
The president’s push for a war against Iran serves Israeli interests, not American voters, and not even himself
TEHRAN - When Donald Trump was vying for a second term in the White House in 2024, he rolled out a series of promises to American voters. He said he would "end inflation," "make America affordable again," and create millions of jobs. He also pledged to "stop all wars" and become a "president of peace."
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Yesterday 20:04
Tehran condemns yet another Israeli aggression against Lebanon
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has categorically condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon, namely the strikes on the Bekaa region and the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh in Sidon, which left more than 40 Lebanese and Palestinians dead or wounded.
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Yesterday 19:59
Iran sends Dena destroyer to MILAN-2026 exercise in the Indian Ocean
TEHRAN – In line with marine diplomacy, expanding defense interactions, and demonstrating operational capabilities in open seas, the Iranian Navy has sent its Dena destroyer to the Indian Ocean to participate in the “MILAN 2026” naval exercises hosted by India.
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Yesterday 19:49
By Fatemeh Kavand
Iran is not Iraq, not Libya, and not Venezuela
The New York Post recently claimed that the United States could dismantle Iran’s power structure using a Venezuela-style model and even suggested a figure in exile as a transitional option. The Post’s piece does not read like political analysis; it reads like a performance staged in a Washington think tank, detached from political and historical realities.
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Yesterday 19:33
Iran FM asks for evidence as West repeats casualty lies to justify future aggression
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has asked Western officials and Western media to stop lying about the number of deaths during the recent unrest in the country—unrest that began with legitimate economic protests in late December but was infiltrated in January by armed Mossad and CIA agents who laid waste to Iranian cities and killed security forces and civilians alike.
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Yesterday 19:26
Iran FM talks over phone with Russia, Egyptian, Qatari counterparts
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has shared views on the latest regional and international developments regarding Iran’s nuclear talks with the United States in separate phone conversations with his opposite numbers from Russia, Egypt and Qatar.
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Yesterday 19:23
Vice president says foreign policy must serve economy, build social capital
TEHRAN - Vice President Mohmmad Reza Aref said on Saturday that foreign policy must serve the economy and strengthen social capital, pointing to the complicated situation that Masoud Pezeshkian’s government has been wrestling with since he took over as president in the summer of 2024.
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Yesterday 18:22
By Shahrokh Saei
Bangladesh rising: The dawn of a golden era
TEHRAN – Bangladesh is entering a pivotal phase in its modern history, nearly two weeks after the 13th parliamentary election. The country, long dominated by a single party, is now navigating a transformative shift in political power that could redefine governance, strengthen democratic accountability, and elevate its role in regional and global affairs following the February 12 vote. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) decisive victory, together with a more robust parliamentary opposition, signals not just a routine transfer of power, but the potential for structural reforms, renewed civic engagement, and a recalibration of foreign policy at a time when the country’s strategic importance is rising.
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Yesterday 18:11
Behind Huckabee’s remarks: The U.S. role in advancing the ‘Greater Israel’ vision
TEHRAN – When US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that it would be “fine” if Israel took all the Middle East land—from the Nile in Egypt to the Euphrates in Iraq—he revealed more than personal opinion.
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Yesterday 18:10
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Blood in the Bekaa and Ain al-Hilweh: Who protects Lebanon’s sovereignty?
SOUTH LEBANON — The Israeli enemy has escalated its aggression against Lebanon, committing a massacre in the Bekaa Valley and launching a deadly strike on the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp near Sidon.
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Yesterday 18:10
By Wesam Bahrani
Trump’s “Board of Peace” sparks UN fears
TEHRAN – Concerns are mounting that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new initiative for Gaza could sideline the United Nations and reshape global governance.
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Yesterday 18:06
Tariff rebuke and economic slowdown cloud Trump’s key speech
U.S. President Donald Trump will enter his Tuesday State of the Union address weighed down by significant legal and economic setbacks, AFP reported Saturday.
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Yesterday 18:04
UK Parliament to bar King’s disgraced brother from inheriting the throne: Report
The UK government is considering legislation to strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his right to the throne following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, The Guardian reported Friday.
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Yesterday 18:01
MBS confronts UAE’s ‘spy sheikh’ in detailed letter on Sudan and Yemen
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a detailed letter to UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoon bin Zayed outlining grievances regarding Emirati activities in Sudan and Yemen, Middle East Eye reported Friday.
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Yesterday 17:58
Isfahan’s World Heritage sites prepare for Ramadan, Nowruz
TEHRAN – Isfahan’s World Heritage sites are preparing for upcoming Ramadan rituals and Nowruz celebrations.
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Yesterday 17:58
Official calls for balanced distribution of trips, quality services to Nowruz travelers
TEHRAN - Despite the diverse natural and cultural attractions across Iran, the capacity of other cities must be properly introduced so that the distribution of trips, especially during Nowruz, is more balanced and better quality services are provided to the travelers, Mostafa Fatemi, the director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office at the Tourism Ministry, said on Saturday.