TEHRAN–The ceremony of the endowment of the birth of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (AS) along with the fourth session of honoring influential women in preserving and introducing the heritage of Iranian-Islamic civilization to commemorate Mother’s Day…
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Facial reconstruction portrays man lived c. 10,000 years ago in western Iran
TEHRAN – An international team of archaeologists and researchers has produced a facial reconstruction of a young man who lived around 10,000 years ago at Ganj Dareh, a Neolithic site in western Iran.
The remains were originally uncovered at Ganj…
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Two Kurdish Kolbars Die in Avalanche on Iran–Turkey Border
Two Iranian kolbars died in an avalanche along the Iran–Turkey border this week while carrying goods through mountain passes.Masoum Ahm …
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Women preserve ‘Tal-o Mahtal’ ritual for rain in Iran’s Qaleh Bala village
TEHRAN – The ancient rain-seeking ritual Tal-o Mahtal, observed in Iran’s Qaleh Bala village, is originated as a community response to recurring desert droughts and continues to be practiced today. The ceremony is listed as part of the…
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Human Rights Day and the issue of terrorism victims in Iran
The challenges facing human rights at times go missing amid international reports or political disputes. One such under-examined area within the international sphere is the issue of terrorism victims in Iran—an issue situated at the…
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Tehran requests new restoration phase for Yerevan’s Blue Mosque
TEHRAN – Iran has formally asked the Armenian government to begin a new phase of restoration work at the Blue Mosque in Yerevan during a recent visit by senior Iranian tourism officials.
The Blue Mosque, also known as the Yerevan Friday Mosque, is…
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Three IRGC soldiers killed in terrorist attack in southern Iran
Three members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces were killed on Wednesday in an attack by “terrorist and hostile groups” near the border region of Lar, close to Zahedan in southeastern Iran.
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Iran’s President Highlights Kazakhstan Trip As Platform To Deepen Bilateral Ties
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his two-day visit to Kazakhstan offers a significant opportunity to expand cooperation across economic, industrial, mining, cultural and transport sectors.
Speaking at Mehrabad Airport…
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Iran Envoy Urges Decisive Global Action To End Israeli Genocide In Gaza
Amir Saeid Iravani made the remarks on Tuesday at the UN General Assembly’s meeting marking the 10th anniversary of the International Day in Commemoration of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide.
The envoy stressed that silence could not…
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Iran FM Highlights Need For Stable, Tension-free Ties With Azerbaijan Amid Regional Turmoil
In an op-ed published by Azerbaijan’s APA news agency, Araqchi described Iran as a reliable partner and a steadfast pillar of support for “our brothers north of the Aras River.”
He noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran was among the…
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