Why it matters:
The Jalal Al-e Ahmad Prize remains the Islamic Republic of Iran’s most prestigious state-backed literary award, reinforcing cultural sovereignty and national identity through literature.
The big…
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Iranian President Orders Administration Officials To Talk To Protestors
Fatemeh Mohajerani wrote in a post on the social media platform X, “Protesters are our children, and the shedding of even a single drop of blood causes deep sorrow for the government”.
She added that by listening to the voices of…
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China slams US 'bullying' over Venezuela sovereignty, urges protection of lawful rights
Beijing [China], January 7 (ANI): China on Wednesday strongly condemned the United States’ actions against Venezuela, branding Washington’s demands and use of force over the South American nation as ‘bullying’ that violates international law,…
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US Confiscates Russian-flagged Oil Tanker Linked To Venezuela
Originally called the Bella 1, the tanker was sanctioned by the US in 2024 for operating within a “shadow fleet” of tankers transporting illicit oil.
The Russian military had started to move around naval assets and a Russian submarine to…
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Iran Protests Continue Amid Mounting Death Toll
RFE/RL’s Radio Farda has currently verified the deaths of 20 demonstrators who have died during Iran’s ongoing protests. Despite the violent crackdown, crowds gathered late on January 6 in Abdanan, in Iran’s western Ilam Province, and in several…
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US Senator Cruz says American people back Iran protests
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a daring, deadly raid over the weekend and launched a surprise attack on Iranian nuclear sites in June.
His maverick military style may visit Iran once again after he twice warned…
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A Celebration of Persian Literary Heritage
Why it matters:
This event underscores the enduring cultural ties between Iran and Tajikistan, emphasizing the shared literary heritage founded by iconic poets like Rudaki.The big picture:
Rudaki’s contributions…Continue Reading
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Deputy: Iran’s President Orders No Crackdown On Protesters Unless National Security Threatened
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed security forces to refrain from taking security measures against protesters as long as national security is not compromised, according to the president’s executive deputy.
Speaking about the…
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In 2025, Russia emerged as more than just an alternative for the West
The Middle East is increasingly treating Russia as an independent center of power with which it is advantageous to sustain stable political and economic engagement
In 2025, Russia continued to strengthen its ties with Middle Eastern countries in a…
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VIDEO: Police save a civilian’s car from burning in Bojnourd
BOJNOURD, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Watch the moment Iranian police officers step in to save a civilian’s car from burning in the fire set by rioters in Bojnourd, North Khorasan province.
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