TEHRAN–The picturesque Choghakhor Wetland, is one of the important tourism capacities of southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province. It is one of the main habitats for migratory birds and is one of the most spectacular natural sites in the…
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Hafez mausoleum marks Yalda Night
TEHRAN–Concurrent with the fourth anniversary of Yalda Night’s inclusion on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a night celebration ceremony titled ‘Yalda at the Shrine of Hafez’ was held in…
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Tajik ambassador underscores cultural convergence between Iran and Central Asia
TEHRAN – Tajikistan’s ambassador to Iran, Nizamuddin Zahedi, has said Iran’s festival of tribal culture reflects cultural convergence between the Islamic Republic and Central Asian countries.
Speaking on Friday at the closing ceremony of the…
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Yalda Night, a symbol of human connection with nature, production and cultural identity
TEHRAN–Yalda represents deep connection of Iranians with nature, production, and cultural identity that has been passed down from generation to generation, said Mohammad-Hassan Mohebali, who is an eternal figure in cultural heritage.
Mohebali,…
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At least 16 files vanish from DOJ Epstein records page, including Trump photo
At least 16 files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department’s public page for Jeffrey Epstein records less than a day after posting, including an image showing Donald Trump alongside Epstein, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
According to…
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Iran’s exports to neighboring Turkey up 14% in H1
Iran exported $2.718 million worth of non-oil goods to neighboring Turkey from March 21 to September 22, 2025, showing a 14 percent growth in value and 22 percent hike in weight, compared to the last year’s corresponding period.
The value of…
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Iran MP accuses officials of selective enforcement of ‘sensitive jobs’ law
Aside from lifting censorship of WhatsApp and resisting enforcement of compulsory hijab laws, most of Pezeshkian’s campaign pledges remain unrealized.
Even on the sensitive issue of the hijab, his refusal to formally implement a hardline law…
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Yearender: U.S. role in Gaza — not peacemaker, but war-enabler
GAZA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — By the end of 2025, the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip appeared to be holding, a development many credited to the United States. Yet a closer look at the whole year and the two-year war reveals a different reality.
From…
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Iran warns U.S. actions against Venezuela threaten global peace
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday condemned U.S. threats to use military force against Venezuela, saying such actions constitute a blatant violation of fundamental principles of international law and…
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Iran's FM says no longer in touch with U.S. Mideast envoy
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said he is no longer in contact with U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, noting that their communication channel has been inactive for months.
Araghchi…
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