A fire and explosion at the Kaveh Methanol Petrochemical Plant in Bandar Dayyer, Bushehr Province, has left at least three people dead and ten others injured, according to local emergency officials. The incident occurred around 11:05 a.m. on…
Category: 1. Iran
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Trump ‘Less Confident’ About Nuclear Deal As Iran Warns Against War
US President Donald Trump said his confidence in securing a nuclear deal with Iran has waned, but he vowed Tehran would never acquire nuclear weapons.
Tehran and Washington have held five rounds of talks since April to reach a deal on Iran’s…
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Ayatollah Khamenei Urges MPs To Stand United In Supporting Iran
Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a speech to the members of the Iranian Parliament at a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Leader extended his congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, describing it as a…
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Succession debate flares after critic’s apparent backing of Khamenei’s son
Faezeh Hashemi, a prominent critic of Iran’s ruling system and daughter of former president Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani, has stunned many by saying she would prefer Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader—if there must be one after his father.
“If a…
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Nuclear Deal Within Reach: Iranian Foreign Minister
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A successful agreement could de-escalate one of the world’s most sensitive nuclear standoffs and reshape diplomatic ties between Iran and the West, particularly the U.S. It would also signal a shift back to…
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Tourist vehicles to gather in Tabriz
TEHRAN–Tourist vehicles will gather at Abbas Mirza Park in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province, for six days starting on June 12.
According to ISNA, more than 200 campers and caravans from across Iran are set to gather in Sixth National Gathering of…
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Rosewater Festival: When desert breathes in fragrance
TEHRAN–Each spring, the air in Kashan fills with the delicate scent of blooming damask roses. This is Golabgiri: the enchanting Rosewater Festival, where tradition, aroma, and beauty come together in a timeless celebration.
Each spring, a…
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Niasar waterfall registered on natural heritage list
TEHRAN–Niasar waterfall in Kashan, Isfahan province, was nationally registered as one of the five new natural items in Iran’s natural heritage list, Deputy head of Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department said.
Seyyed…
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Iranian luminaries contribute to spread of national identity
TEHRAN—Deputy head of Association of Cultural Heritage and Honors of Iran said the great figures including the historical and cultural characters play an important role in promoting national identity, as well as cultural and regional…
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Russian Symphony Conductor Highlights Cultural Unity During Cultural Week in Iran
Why it matters:
This cultural initiative underscores the significance of artistic collaboration in fostering international relationships. It highlights the role of music and the arts in bridging cultural divides and…
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