Category: 1. Iran
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‘Freedom’ praying mantis discovered in Iran
An Iranian researcher has named a newly discovered praying mantis species Sinaiella azadi, or freedom mantis in Persian, to highlight the importance of scientific freedom as domestic repression and obstacles to cross-border collaboration mount.
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Iran, Russia, China Conduct ‘PHOTOEX’ in Naval Security Belt 2025 Drill
Why it matters: This tactical formation exercise enhances coordination among participating forces, ensuring seamless operations in real-world, high-stakes maritime scenarios. The big picture: All operations in this… Continue Reading
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Europe Confronts a Security Crisis Amid U.S. Policy Shifts
Why it matters: The European security order is on shaky ground as the continent reckons with its heavy reliance on Washington. Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated skepticism toward NATO and hints at scaling back… Continue Reading
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Iranian Film ‘Tehran, Another View’ Wins Third Prize at Russian Festival
Why it matters: The Spirit of Fire Festival is Russia’s largest international competition dedicated to debut films and emerging filmmakers. Iran’s achievement in this festival reflects the country’s growing influence… Continue Reading
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4-storey building collapses in downtown Tehran
Mehr correspondent went to the site of the building soon after the incident, as it is near the Mehr Media Group compound at the Taleghani Street in downtown Tehran. The building was reported to have been very old building. Search and rescue… Continue Reading
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President Pezeshkian Advocates for Quantum Technology as Key to Iran’s Future
Why it matters: In recent years, Iran has prioritized advancing new sciences, establishing the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology to promote them. The big picture: President Masoud Pezeshkian asserts that adopting… Continue Reading
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VP Says Iran Neither Consults, Nor Takes Orders On Nuclear Policy
Speaking at a ceremony marking the handover of leadership at the Iranology Foundation, Aref addressed the issue of “Iranophobia” propagated by Western countries. He stressed the need for serious efforts to counter this narrative, stating… Continue Reading
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Gaza War Behind Record High US Anti-Muslim Incidents: Report
The Council on American Islamic Relations said it recorded the highest number of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab complaints – 8,658 – in 2024 since it began publishing data in 1996. Most complaints were in the categories of employment… Continue Reading
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Negotiations Only Way To Save Israeli Captives’ Lives: Hamas
In a statement on Monday, Hamas said Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu “is obstructing the implementation of the agreement for purely personal and partisan reasons, and the last thing he cares about is the release of the captives… Continue Reading
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Revelations about foreign assassinations could put Iran under scrutiny
The recent revelations by a former Revolutionary Guards minister about assassination of several dissidents on European soil in the 1980s and 1990s may have serious consequences for the Islamic Republic. In a video interview published by Didehban-e… Continue Reading