Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has responded to the protests that took place over the past two days in Tehran and several other cities across the country over inflation and dire economic situation, telling the Interior Minister to talk to…
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Iran–China Railway Connection via Afghanistan
Why it matters:
The Herat–Balkh railway can connect Iran, Turkey, and Europe through Afghanistan to Central Asia and China. The corridor plays a key role in boosting regional trade and transit. Increasing cargo capacity…
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Iran Judiciary Says Assets Worth Over $35 Million Equivalent Seized In High-profile Corruption Case
Speaking at a press briefing, Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said the verdicts in the case are final and currently being enforced.
He noted that following the issuance of definitive rulings, the case was referred to the enforcement…
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Iran labels Royal Canadian Navy as "terrorist organization"
TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday designated the Royal Canadian Navy a “terrorist organization” in response to Canada’s move to label Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist entity.”
The ministry…
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Iranian exports to Oman hit $500m over 10 months
TEHRAN – Trade between Iran and Oman reached $1.35 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 24 percent from a year earlier, with Iranian exports accounting for $500 million of the total, Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information…
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Farming in Persepolis buffer zone limited to protect ancient site, official says
TEHRAN – Iran has imposed strict limits on agricultural activity within the primary buffer zone of Persepolis, the head of the UNESCO-listed site said, as authorities seek to protect the ancient complex from potential damage.
Mohammad-Javad…
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Prehistoric sites identified in Esfarayen
TEHRAN–Targeted paleolithic studies, supported by North Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, began in the Esfarayen and Safiabad plains, during which valuable evidence of the presence of hunter-gatherer societies in…
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Restoration and protection of historical sites planned on Qeshm Island
TEHRAN–Following field and expert visits after the monsoon rains with the aim of diagnosing the damages of the historical sites and monuments on Qeshm Island, Hormozgan province, a series of serious hazards and damages were identified and…
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Iran overcomes tourism recession faster than many countries
TEHRAN— Iran has been able to overcome the tourism recession faster than many countries in a few months after the 12-day Israeli war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
This is while, the number of incoming tourists from many countries…
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Afghanistan to remain major crisis in 2026, UN, partners warn
Afghanistan is expected to remain one of the worlds largest humanitarian crises in 2026, UN agencies and humanitarian partners warned on Tuesday, launching a $1.7 billion appeal to assist nearly 18 million people in urgent need.
Afghanistans…
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