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Iranpress: Nigerian Primary School Students Honour Minab School Victims

Nigerian Primary School Students Honour Minab School Victims

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 20:11
Hundreds of primary school students in Bauchi State, northeastern Nigeria, took part in a demonstration to mark the beginning of Rabi’ al-Awwal, the Islamic month in which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born.
Iranpress: Tehran Hosts International Media Literacy Conference

Tehran Hosts International Media Literacy Conference

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 17:07
Tehran hosted an international media literacy conference on Tuesday, bringing together ambassadors, cultural officials, and media experts from Iran and Türkiye to address contemporary challenges and opportunities in media education, with emphasis on cross-border cooperation.
Iranpress: Araghchi Appreciates Uzbekistan

Araghchi Appreciates Uzbekistan's Supportive Stance Against Aggression on Iran

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 10:25
Iranian Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to the Uzbek Deputy FM for Tashkent's principled support in the face of U.S. and Israeli aggression against Iran.
Iranpress: Global Registration of Alamut Castle Marks New Responsibility for Iran in Preserving

Global Registration of Alamut Castle Marks New Responsibility for Iran in Preserving

Monday, 17 August 2026 21:54
A specialized seminar titled "The Strategic Heritage of Alamut Castle" was held at Iran's National Museum to mark the inscription of the country's 30th site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with officials, academics, and researchers in attendance.
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Iran's Economy Minister: U.S. Threats Reflect Policy Frustration, Not Strength

Monday, 17 August 2026 20:21
Iran's Minister of Economy has dismissed recent remarks by the U.S. Treasury Secretary portraying Iran's economy as facing "unprecedented isolation," stressing that such statements reflect policy frustration rather than genuine leverage, as successive pressure campaigns have consistently failed to achieve their objectives against the Iranian nation.
Iranpress: Iran Rules Out Talks on Extending 60-Day MoU Period

Iran Rules Out Talks on Extending 60-Day MoU Period

Monday, 17 August 2026 13:36
Iran has ruled out negotiations on extending the 60 days referenced in a memorandum of understanding reached through Pakistan-mediated talks, saying the United States violated the understanding from the outset and that Tehran does not formulate its policies under pressure or artificial deadlines.
Iranpress: Iranian Chefs Shine at Fifth Navasard International Food and Tourism Festival

Iranian Chefs Shine at Fifth Navasard International Food and Tourism Festival

Sunday, 16 August 2026 20:10
Iranian culinary artists delivered an impressive performance at the fifth Navasard International Festival of Food Culture and Tourism, held in Sisian, Armenia, securing a total of seven medals—three gold, three silver, and one bronze—in the competition segment of the event.
Iranpress: Commander of Iranian Army Delivers Strong Warning Over the Strait of Hormuz

Commander of Iranian Army Delivers Strong Warning Over the Strait of Hormuz

Sunday, 16 August 2026 19:16
Commander of the Iran Army issued a series of explicit and stern warnings regarding the recent claims by the U.S. president regarding the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising Iran’s full sovereignty over the region’s strategic waters.
Iranpress: Global Registration of Si-o-se-pol in WHIS

Global Registration of Si-o-se-pol in WHIS

Sunday, 16 August 2026 16:23
Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Isfahan Province, central Iran, announced the inscription of Si-o-se-pol on the World List of Historical Irrigation Structures, hailing it as a testament to the bridge’s profound historical significance in connection with water and urban development.
Iranpress: Iranian Official: Doha Should Allow Iranian Fact-Finding Team to Enter Qatar

Iranian Official: Doha Should Allow Iranian Fact-Finding Team to Enter Qatar

Sunday, 16 August 2026 15:49
Commander of the Missing Persons Search Committee of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff has called on Qatar to allow an Iranian Air Force expert team to enter the country and conduct a field investigation into reports concerning the captivity of Iranian pilots.