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Today 20:49
Homa Theater hosting adaptation of Jean Teulé’s book
TEHRAN – The play “The Suicide Shop,” based on the book of the same name by French novelist Jean Teulé, is on stage at Homa Theater in Tehran.
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Today 20:48
Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council, Cinema Museum of Iran discuss mutual cooperation
TEHRAN – In an effort to develop cultural and cinematic cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey, a delegation from the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTUK) visited the Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran on Saturday.
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Today 20:48
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
International competition launched to design Minab school martyrs’ memorial
TEHRAN – The International Landscape and Memorial Space Design Competition for the Minab School Martyrs’ Cemetery has been officially launched, seeking to create a lasting memorial space that honors the victims, preserves their stories and conveys a message of peace and resistance.
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Today 20:47
By Ali Minabi
Iraq’s uncertain future amid America’s “withdrawal”
TEHRAN – Iraq’s political, economic, and security fragility amid mounting U.S. pressure threatens its sovereignty and stability, while placing the burden of its accumulated crises on ordinary citizens.
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Today 20:46
Blood waters famous lemon trees in Sudan’s Bara
Bara was known for its lemon trees. Scores were planted in this North Kordofan market town, and as winter turned to spring the streets were thick with the scent of their blossom.
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Today 20:46
The oil market now ignores Trump’s messages
Kayhan, in an article, examined Trump’s desperation in the current situation. Trump’s frustration and anger come at a time when Axios acknowledged that changes in oil prices in response to Trump’s social‑media posts about the Iran war have steadily declined over time.
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Today 20:46
40th Islamic Unity Conference to be held in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad
TEHRAN — The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference will be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, according to the secretary-general of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought.
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Today 20:45
Israel intensifies airstrikes, artillery shelling across southern Lebanon
TEHRAN — Israeli forces escalated their unprovoked assault on southern Lebanon through the weekend and into Monday, combining high-explosive airstrikes with systematic home demolitions and brutal scorched-earth tactics.
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Today 20:44
By staff writer
Israel steps up attacks on Syria hours after top Syrian diplomat meets Mossad chief
TEHRAN — Before dawn on Monday, six Israeli armored vehicles and an infantry company crossed into western Daraa, sweeping homes in the Syrian village of Ma’ariya under hovering surveillance drones before withdrawing back across the occupied Golan frontier.
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Today 20:43
Qalibaf tells Asim Munir: US bad faith hinders regional stability
TEHRAN — Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held talks with senior Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, in Tehran on Monday.
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Today 20:38
Major General Hatami: Iran prepared to fight for generations to defend homeland
TEHRAN — Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami said on Monday that the Iranian nation is prepared to fight for generations to come to prevent foreign adversaries from reshaping their homeland.
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Today 20:37
Trump turns to smoke and mirrors
The US president amplifies distorted claims about Qalibaf on Truth Social, using media fabrications to obscure the setbacks of his war on Iran
TEHRAN — President Donald Trump has turned to psychological warfare and media fabrications in a desperate attempt to distract from the failure of the US military and economic war against Iran.
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Today 20:26
Pezeshkian: Iranians highly vigilant to be deceived by enemies
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has asserted that the Iranian people are more vigilant than ever and cannot be deceived by their criminal and duplicitous adversaries.
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Today 20:24
Tehran warns countries supporting US military actions of consequences
TEHRAN — Iran warned on Monday that countries allowing the United States or Israel to use their military bases, facilities or equipment for operations against Iran could face consequences, as Tehran hardened its position over the ongoing regional crisis and rejected any attempt to end the conflict on terms dictated by its adversaries.
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Today 20:21
Open letter on Iranian prisoners draws criticism over its framing of war
TEHRAN- An open letter signed by a group of Western academics, writers, activists and former and current political prisoners has drawn criticism from other scholars and anti-war activists, who argue that its focus on Iran’s domestic developments risks obscuring the central issue of the conflict: the foreign military assault on the country.
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Today 20:16
IRGC: Threats to Iran's infrastructure will draw heavy strikes on US vital interests
TEHRAN- Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued a stark warning on Monday, asserting that any US attempts to target Iran's critical infrastructure would provoke severe strategic retaliation against America's vital interests.
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Today 18:33
AI workshop explores technology’s role in tourism development in West Azerbaijan
TEHRAN – An educational workshop on the applications of artificial intelligence in tourism was held in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province to strengthen the capabilities of tourism professionals, improve digital services and explore the potential of emerging technologies in developing the sector.
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Today 18:32
Iraqi students to become ‘tourism ambassadors’ for Kermanshah
TEHRAN – Iraqi students studying in Iran’s Kermanshah province are expected to be trained as “tourism ambassadors” to help promote the province’s historical and cultural attractions in their own country, a provincial tourism official said on Sunday.
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Today 18:32
Dome installation begins at Shams Tabrizi mausoleum in Khoy
TEHRAN – The installation of the dome at the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi in Khoy, a major architectural project in northwestern Iran, has begun, according to the director general of West Azarbaijan’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
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Today 18:31
Kerman’s Pateh has potential to become global brand: official
TEHRAN – Pateh, a traditional embroidered handicraft deeply rooted in the history and cultural identity of Iran’s Kerman province, has the potential to become a recognized global brand if commercialization, branding and market development are strengthened, a provincial handicrafts official said.
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Today 18:30
IDRO, SATBA pledge closer ties to boost renewable energy development
TEHRAN- A meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade and Chairman of the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO)’s Board of Directors, and the Deputy Minister of Energy and Head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA), with the aim of strengthening joint cooperation and accelerating the implementation of renewable energy projects.
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Today 18:27
Iran to put 199 agro-processing projects into operation during Government Week
TEHRAN- The Head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries has announced the inauguration of 199 agro-processing and food industry projects during Government Week.
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Today 18:25
Iran discovers major gas field "Takhteh" in Fars province worth $45b
TEHRAN- The Exploration Director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has announced that the newly discovered "Takhteh" gas field in Fars Province has an estimated economic value of approximately $45 billion, describing it as one of the most significant gas discoveries in the country over the past two decades.
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2026/08/24
By Mahnaz Abdi
Iran-Cuba economic ties: Unlocking investment potential amid sanctions, legal reform
TEHRAN- On a global stage increasingly defined by economic fragmentation and unilateral sanctions, two nations with decades of experience in navigating external pressures—Iran and Cuba—are actively seeking to deepen their bilateral economic ties. Recent high-level exchanges and business delegations signal a mutual determination to translate longstanding political solidarity into tangible commercial partnerships.
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Today 17:31
Iran beaten by China at 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship
TEHRAN – Iran lost to China 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-14 ) at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship on Monday.
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Today 14:52
Some 60 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 59 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 15 to 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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Today 14:51
Iranian, Iraqi universities ink cooperation MOU
TEHRAN – Mazandaran University and Iraq’s Kut University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to boost educational, research, and technological cooperation, and foster ties among the universities of the two countries.
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Today 14:49
Iran proposes BRICS to establish network centered on children’s human capital
TEHRAN – Iran's representatives at the BRICS Child Futures Forum have proposed developing a BRICS knowledge network focused on children’s human capital.
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Today 14:47
Iran attends STI Ministerial Meeting in India
TEHRAN – The president of the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) participated in the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting held on August 21 in Chennai, India.
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Today 14:45
National Youth Population Award slated for November
TEHRAN – The fourth National Youth Population Award is set to be held on November 15, with the aim of strengthening the institution of the family, advancing effective demographic policies and initiatives, and encouraging greater public participation in implementing the Youth Population Law.