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Iran Emphasizes Cultural Diplomacy to Bolster Turkey Relations

Monday, 13 October 2025 21:15
Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Abbas Salehi, emphasized that cultural initiatives should be the top priority in the longstanding relationship between Iran and Turkey. Speaking upon his arrival in Ankara, Salehi outlined plans for the “Year of Cultural Exchange” between the two countries, including programs highlighting Persian literature and music.

New Strategies to Counter Threats, Says Iran Army Chief

Monday, 13 October 2025 21:09
The Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Army, Major General Amir Hatami, said on Monday that the Iranian Army has adopted new strategic approaches to confront future threats, drawing on lessons learned from the recent 12-day war. He described the confrontation as a “hybrid war” combining advanced technology with political, media, intelligence, and security tactics.

Iran and Turkey Strengthen Scientific Collaboration in Emerging Fields

Monday, 13 October 2025 20:20
The head of Iranian students in Turkey met with senior officials of Turkish universities to enhance joint research initiatives and academic cooperation in emerging scientific fields.

Iran Rejects Gaza Summit Invitation Over Presence of Western Aggressors

Monday, 13 October 2025 10:05
Iran said early Monday that President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will not attend the Gaza summit in Egypt, citing the presence of Western aggressor states among the participants.

West Asian Countries Call on Afghanistan and Pakistan to Exercise Restraint

Sunday, 12 October 2025 13:31
As deadly border clashes erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the weekend, regional powers — including Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia — have urged both sides to exercise restraint and resolve their disputes through diplomacy, warning of wider instability across South and Central Asia.

Iran, China Sign Wastewater Cooperation Deal Under Long-Term Strategic Pact

Sunday, 12 October 2025 13:02
Iran’s National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Center for Economic and Trade Exchanges to develop wastewater infrastructure projects in Iran. The agreement falls under the broader 25-year strategic cooperation pact between the two countries and leverages the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Iran Backs Any Initiative to End Gaza Genocide, Says Parl. Speaker

Sunday, 12 October 2025 11:12
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf declared on Sunday that the Islamic Republic supports any initiative, endorsed by the Palestinian people, that aims to end war crimes and genocide in Gaza.

Iran Urges Restraint Amid Rising Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions

Sunday, 12 October 2025 14:12
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei expressed deep concern over recent clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces across seven border provinces. The violence reportedly erupted following Pakistani shelling of Kabul and the eastern provinces of Khost and Nangarhar, according to an Afghan Ministry of Defense source cited by Al Jazeera.

Iran’s Weightlifters Claim Second World Team Championship

Saturday, 11 October 2025 20:46
The Iranian National Weightlifting Team won the team championship at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships in Norway, scoring a total of 388 points and claiming their second world team title.

Iran, Mexico to Strengthen Cultural and Tourism Ties

Saturday, 11 October 2025 19:43
The Iranian ambassador to Mexico underscored the countries' shared traits and the importance of boosting cultural and tourism cooperation, including experience exchanges between Tehran and Mexico City.