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Trump promised an end to Israel aid this year, but the draft deal runs to 2033

TEHRAN — Donald Trump told Fox News on November 3 that U.S. aid to Israel is “cut off at the end of the year.” It is not. Draft terms reported Monday by Yedioth Ahronoth show Washington and Israel negotiating a memorandum that would halve direct military financing and end it only in 2033.

What is behind Saudi request for Egyptian troops?

LONDON – On October 26th Saudi Arabia requested for Egypt to send troops to Saudi Arabia, and the Egyptian House of Representatives voted by a two-thirds majority to authorize this. The consideration of steps towards establishing an Egyptian military presence on Saudi territory, reflects broader concerns that go…

Journalists are silent victims of war

The killing of journalists in wars has, regrettably, become part and parcel of the grim reality of contemporary armed conflicts. What makes the situation today even more alarming, however, is not simply the growing number of journalists killed, but the fact that, in many cases, those responsible for these killings…

Pezeshkian: Leader has ordered end to ‘neither war nor peace’ situation

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has ordered officials to bring an end to the current state of “neither war nor peace,” stressing that Iran remains ready for negotiations but will not bow to coercion or intimidation.

Setayesh's unfinished dream: Remembering the nine-year-old killed in Minab

TEHRAN – The story of a mother and father who lost their nine-year-old daughter in the February 28, 2026 attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab. Setayesh used to hold classes for her dolls and dreamed of one day standing in front of a classroom, teaching children of her own.

Tehran to host 16 countries in intl. metallurgy exhibition

TEHRAN- About 450 domestic and foreign companies from Iran and 16 countries around the world will participate in the 23rd International Exhibition of Steel Industries, Metallurgy, Casting, Forging, Metal Mines, Machinery and Related Industries of Iran (IRAN METAFO 2026), that will be held at the Tehran International…

Mount Damavand named among world’s top geological heritage sites

TEHRAN – Mount Damavand, Iran’s highest peak and a prominent volcanic landmark in the Alborz Mountains, has been included in the International Union of Geological Sciences’ (IUGS) list of the world’s 100 top geological heritage sites.

Italian-made facsimile of Shahnameh presented to Iran

TEHRAN – An Italian-made facsimile of a rare and exceptionally complete copy of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh has been presented to Iran’s Cultural Heritage Ministry following a joint project involving Italian specialists and Iranian authorities.

Water heritage links ancestral wisdom to Iran’s sustainable future: official

TEHRAN – Iran’s traditional water-management practices can help address water scarcity, strengthen community resilience and promote regional cooperation, Atousa Momeni, head of the Tehran-based Regional Research Center for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia, said at a ceremony marking…

Yerevan hosting Iran-Armenia joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN- The 19th Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Committee meeting began in Yerevan with the formation of eight specialized committees, and the two countries are negotiating the expansion of trade, transportation, and energy cooperation.

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Iranian, Iraqi universities to expand cooperation through joint AI degree

TEHRAN – Amirkabir University of Technology and Iraq’s Najaf Al-Ashraf Islamic University have signed an implementation agreement to launch a joint master's degree program in computer engineering, specializing in artificial intelligence, as part of efforts to expand scientific and academic cooperation between the two…

Iran face tough tests in FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran's national basketball team will face Australia and the Philippines in late November in Malaysia at the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers, with two crucial games set to play a major role in determining the team's chances of reaching the tournament in Qatar.

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The war Americans never wanted

TEHRAN – There is no poll that shows a majority of Americans supporting the illegal U.S. war on Iran. There never was one.

Macklemore refuses to stay silent on Palestine

TEHRAN - After being dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour and facing rejection from nine major American arenas, the Grammy-winning rapper is turning his concerts into a platform for Palestinian solidarity.

Tehran will not back down from its positions

Kayhan examined remarks by Robert Pape, a prominent American political scientist. Pape argued that NATO has moved away from its previous operational role and that the attack on Iran has exposed growing rifts between the United States and its European allies. His comments came amid renewed warnings from the US…

Iran condemns Saudi airstrikes on Yemen, calls for immediate end to military ops.

TEHRAN – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Saudi military airstrikes on Yemen, particularly attacks on civilian infrastructure and residential areas that killed dozens of people, including children, describing the operations as violations of international law and humanitarian principles.

Iran’s SNSC ratifies agreement with Russia on Rasht–Astara railway

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has ratified the agreement with Russia on the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway, clearing the way for accelerated implementation of the strategic infrastructure project, a senior Iranian official announced.

Londoners condemn US-Israeli threats against Iran

TEHRAN – Anti-war activists, civil society campaigners and Iranian expatriates staged a demonstration outside the US Embassy in London on Saturday, condemning Washington's military threats against Iran and demanding an end to US and Israeli aggression across the region.

Oil storages damaged in war 80% rebuilt, official says

TEHRAN – Reconstruction of oil depots and facilities damaged during the war has reached 80 percent, with all infrastructure expected to return to normal operating conditions by the end of November, the head of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company said.

Who is behind Iran’s most influential opposition accounts?

TEHRAN - A former MEK member testifies that prominent social media accounts, protest groups and opposition channels are operated from the organization's headquarters in Albania, using concealed identities to portray their content as coming from inside Iran.

CBI provides nearly $30b in foreign currency for imports by early October

TEHRAN – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has provided nearly $30 billion in foreign currency to finance imports of essential goods and other required products from the beginning of the current Iranian year (late March) through October 7, Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said.

Steel production falls 10.6% in H1

TEHRAN - Iran's steel production declined by 10.6 percent in the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 21-September 22), mainly due to energy imbalances and the impact of the war, a senior industry official said.

CBI allocates $800m in new loans to SMEs

TEHRAN – Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has pledged to provide an additional 400 trillion rials ($800 million) in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak said on Saturday.

The Strait is under maintenance!

TEHRAN – The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the confrontation between Iran and the United States, with Tehran maintaining its restrictions on maritime passage after the US and Israel launched their war against the Islamic Republic on February 28.

Tehran Diwali Event Highlights Iran-India Ties

Tehran’s Diwali celebration highlighted Iran and India’s shared cultural heritage and the potential to strengthen diplomatic ties, expand tourism, and deepen bilateral cooperation.

Iran girls’ futsal miss out on final at 2026 YOG

TEHRAN – Iran’s girls’ futsal team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Venezuela in the semifinals of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Sunday, missing out on a place in the gold medal match.

Iran, South Korea explore cooperation in sustainable ecotourism

TEHRAN – Iran and South Korea have explored ways to expand cooperation in community-based tourism and sustainable ecotourism, with officials proposing a joint initiative involving around 20 accommodation facilities in the two countries.

Tehran with Shakiba: Where Books Meet Fun

This time on Tehran with Shakiba, Shakiba heads to Tehran Book Garden, one of the city's most exciting cultural spots, to explore its colorful world of books, fun spaces, and activities for young people.

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Israel continues demolitions and bombardment in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN — Israeli engineering units detonated structures in the southern town of Bani Hayyan on Saturday, while artillery crews shelled the outskirts of Wadi al-Hujair, capping another day of heavy military operations across southern Lebanon that lay bare the vacuity of Washington’s diplomatic posturing.

Bahrain’s Shia leader urges peaceful defense of tortured defendants facing mass trial

TEHRAN — Sheikh Isa Qassim, the senior Shia cleric whom Bahrain’s rulers stripped of his citizenship in 2016, urged the public on Friday to stand peacefully behind 60 clerics awaiting a court verdict on November 8, and warned the monarchy that a case built on “fabricated and defamatory accusations” could carry grave…

TMoCA cinematheque to show French documentary about Iran

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the exhibition “In Search of Iran: In the Collection of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art,” a program titled “In Search of Iran in Cinema” will be held at the museum’s cinematheque.

Iran pavilion opens at China International Import Expo in Shanghai

TEHRAN- The Assistant to the Head of the Organization and Director-General of the East and Subcontinent Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization announced the establishment of the national and commercial pavilion of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the authorization of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization…

Country’s dam reserves up 57%

TEHRAN- The water volume in the country’s dam reservoirs reached 22.58 billion cubic meters, indicating a 30 percent growth compared with last year.

IRGC to unveil new underground missile city, vows uninterrupted weapons production

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced plans to unveil a new underground missile production complex and several other military achievements, while stressing that the country’s weapons manufacturing and development programs will continue uninterrupted, even under enemy…

The long road to peace runs through a wall of distrust

Goa, India – Washington wants a settlement on its terms, while Tehran refuses to negotiate under the shadow of military coercion. Between these irreconcilable positions lies the danger of another prolonged conflict in West Asia.

Washington and Tel Aviv: A rift, not a rupture

TEHRAN -- A bipartisan revolt against unconditional support for Tel Aviv is emerging in Washington, as the Iran war and the midterm elections expose the political costs of the US-Israeli alliance.

Iran will not let Trump leave region without paying a price: MP

TEHRAN – Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has vowed that Iran will not allow US President Donald Trump to leave the region without bearing the consequences of the actions taken against the country.

Tractor beat Kheybar in 2026/27 PGPL

TEHRAN - In the 12th week of the Iranian Pro League, Tractor Tabriz faced Kheybar Khorramabad in an important match and secured a 2–0 victory.

Cham-Jangal, a hidden natural retreat along the Seymareh river

TEHRAN – Tucked between oak-covered mountains and the scenic Seymareh River in western Iran, the village of Cham-Jangal offers a glimpse of a landscape where rugged mountains, lush woodlands and traditional rural life come together.

Diwali celebration in Tehran puts spotlight on Iran-India ties

TEHRAN – The Indian Embassy in Tehran celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on Friday evening with an outdoor gathering at the ambassador’s residence, bringing together guests from different countries to mark one of India’s most cherished festivals.

Semnan: a natural treasure trove of plant and animal diversity

TEHRAN – Semnan Province in north-central Iran is home to a remarkable diversity of plant and animal species, supported by a wide range of natural habitats stretching from forests and mountains to wetlands and vast desert landscapes.

Iran proposes regional educational cooperation network within ECO

TEHRAN – Iran has proposed the establishment of an educational cooperation network by the Economic Cooperation Organization to promote the exchange of experience, joint research, and scientific and academic collaboration among member states, making use of existing capacities at minimum cost.

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Iran brings Washington to its knees

TEHRAN – “We will bring the enemy to its knees,” martyr Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on the cold night of January 3, 2026.