Autumn rain on Tabriz’s evening
Intermittent drizzle washes the streets of Tabriz on the evening of November 9, 2026, as autumn passes its halfway point and the northwestern Iranian city takes on a rain-soaked atmosphere amid falling temperatures.
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Intermittent drizzle washes the streets of Tabriz on the evening of November 9, 2026, as autumn passes its halfway point and the northwestern Iranian city takes on a rain-soaked atmosphere amid falling temperatures.
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Sattar Hashemi, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, who traveled to Qatar to participate in the Plenipotentiary Summit of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), arrived in Doha on Sunday evening and was welcomed by Iran's envoy Ali Salehabadi.
This trip is aimed at strengthening technology diplomacy, developing bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and pursuing Iran's interests in the field of global governance of communications and information technology.
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A remarkable snapshot capturing the life of Caspian red deer in the Hyrcanian forests of Gilan, northern Iran.
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📡 Iran’s 2-day Hormuz reopening proposal remains most rational option: Baqaei
“Iran’s proposal remains the most rational option on the table. By ‘most rational,’ we mean a proposal that can pave the way for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, while also laying the groundwork for a process to move forward,” Baqaei said on Monday at his weekly press conference in Tehran.
“The Americans must make a genuine decision, if they have properly understood the message of their own people,” he added, referring to last week’s midterm elections, in which President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans lost control of Congress to the Democrats, with the war on Iran playing a key role in shaping voters’ choices.
Baqaei also said that Iran’s proposal demonstrated its goodwill, dismissing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claims that Tehran’s demands were irrational.
Iran’s demands, including the lifting of the economic blockade and an end to hostilities on all fronts, are entirely logical, Baqaei said, adding that Tehran wants these demands to be met before negotiations with the United States resume.
“What is irrational and absurd is the US attack on Iran in the middle of negotiations. By any logic, norm or standard, the US attack was not only absurd, illegal and irrational, but also criminal,” he said.
He also described Washington’s violation of a memorandum of understanding less than a month after it took effect in mid-June this year as irrational.
[This item is being updated.]
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📌 Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days remains the most logical plan for restoring security to the strategic waterway and the Persian Gulf region.
“Iran’s proposal remains the most rational option on the table. By ‘most rational,’ we mean a proposal that can pave the way for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, while also laying the groundwork for a process to move forward,” Baqaei said on Monday at his weekly press conference in Tehran.
“The Americans must make a genuine decision, if they have properly understood the message of their own people,” he added, referring to last week’s midterm elections, in which President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans lost control of Congress to the Democrats, with the war on Iran playing a key role in shaping voters’ choices.
Baqaei also said that Iran’s proposal demonstrated its goodwill, dismissing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claims that Tehran’s demands were irrational.
Iran’s demands, including the lifting of the economic blockade and an end to hostilities on all fronts, are entirely logical, Baqaei said, adding that Tehran wants these demands to be met before negotiations with the United States resume.
“What is irrational and absurd is the US attack on Iran in the middle of negotiations. By any logic, norm or standard, the US attack was not only absurd, illegal and irrational, but also criminal,” he said.
He also described Washington’s violation of a memorandum of understanding less than a month after it took effect in mid-June this year as irrational.
[This item is being updated.]
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💬 Diplomacy of civilizations: Why does the world need responsible power?
The article, co-authored with Paiab Deputy Ali Nasri, was published on the think tank’s website on Sunday and reads as follows:
In 539 BC, Cyrus the Great took Babylon and left the city’s gods where they were. A clay cylinder from his reign, now in the British Museum, records that he returned sacred images to their shrines and let deported peoples go home. A Hebrew prophet called him God’s anointed, and the Athenian Xenophon made him the model of the ruler who earns obedience through justice. Nearly three centuries later, India’s emperor Ashoka, remorseful after the slaughter at Kalinga, had edicts carved in stone urging restraint and respect for other faiths.
Each of these witnesses had reasons to praise a king. The cylinder served its patron, the prophet was grateful, and Xenophon wrote an idealized portrait. That makes the agreement more telling. Babylonians, Hebrews, Greeks, and Indians shared no gods and no loyalties, yet when they wished to honor a ruler they praised the same quality, which was restrained power. Civilizations differ in language, creed and custom, but they draw on a common source in the human conscience, which holds that dignity deserves respect, that justice matters, and that the strong owe something to the weak. The Qur’an counts the diversity of human languages and colors among the signs of Divine Providence and says that humanity was made into peoples and tribes so that they might come to know one another. Languages differ in sound, yet each says what every human being needs to say.
This heritage matters now because we are entering a post-polar era, in which power is no longer concentrated in a few states. It is dispersed across regions, markets, technologies, networks and public narratives, and the leading actors cooperate and compete at once. No one in such an era can command the rest, so the conduct of the powerful depends on what they are willing to demand of themselves. Our argument can be stated briefly. Power is responsible when it can justify its acts to those they affect, keeps its force in proportion to its purpose, and answers to a standard it did not write for its own benefit. The gravest danger of our time is power that meets none of these tests. Law is necessary to restrain it but cannot do so alone, and the missing support is wisdom, which every civilization holds in its own tradition. We propose that each look first into its own heritage and then share what it finds. We call this the diplomacy of civilizations.
A rival doctrine denies this inheritance. It is spreading through Western capitals, and its fullest statement came this month from the Pnyx in Athens, within sight of the Acropolis. It makes three claims. Western decline comes from shame over the past, greatness lies in refusing limits, and honor, duty and heroism belong to some peoples and not to others. Its conclusion is that power should be pursued without apology.
The first claim misreads the West’s recent conduct. Western power has been used freely and with little accounting, so a call to abandon apology describes what already happens. Honest self-examination has never been a weakness. It is how free societies have corrected their worst mistakes, and a power that apologizes for nothing learns nothing.
The second claim misreads its . . .
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📌 Tehran, IRNA — Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who also heads the Paiab (Possibilities Architects: Inspiring Ascending Beyond) think tank, has co-authored an article on the concept of “diplomacy of civilizations,” explaining why it is needed in today’s world.
The article, co-authored with Paiab Deputy Ali Nasri, was published on the think tank’s website on Sunday and reads as follows:
In 539 BC, Cyrus the Great took Babylon and left the city’s gods where they were. A clay cylinder from his reign, now in the British Museum, records that he returned sacred images to their shrines and let deported peoples go home. A Hebrew prophet called him God’s anointed, and the Athenian Xenophon made him the model of the ruler who earns obedience through justice. Nearly three centuries later, India’s emperor Ashoka, remorseful after the slaughter at Kalinga, had edicts carved in stone urging restraint and respect for other faiths.
Each of these witnesses had reasons to praise a king. The cylinder served its patron, the prophet was grateful, and Xenophon wrote an idealized portrait. That makes the agreement more telling. Babylonians, Hebrews, Greeks, and Indians shared no gods and no loyalties, yet when they wished to honor a ruler they praised the same quality, which was restrained power. Civilizations differ in language, creed and custom, but they draw on a common source in the human conscience, which holds that dignity deserves respect, that justice matters, and that the strong owe something to the weak. The Qur’an counts the diversity of human languages and colors among the signs of Divine Providence and says that humanity was made into peoples and tribes so that they might come to know one another. Languages differ in sound, yet each says what every human being needs to say.
This heritage matters now because we are entering a post-polar era, in which power is no longer concentrated in a few states. It is dispersed across regions, markets, technologies, networks and public narratives, and the leading actors cooperate and compete at once. No one in such an era can command the rest, so the conduct of the powerful depends on what they are willing to demand of themselves. Our argument can be stated briefly. Power is responsible when it can justify its acts to those they affect, keeps its force in proportion to its purpose, and answers to a standard it did not write for its own benefit. The gravest danger of our time is power that meets none of these tests. Law is necessary to restrain it but cannot do so alone, and the missing support is wisdom, which every civilization holds in its own tradition. We propose that each look first into its own heritage and then share what it finds. We call this the diplomacy of civilizations.
A rival doctrine denies this inheritance. It is spreading through Western capitals, and its fullest statement came this month from the Pnyx in Athens, within sight of the Acropolis. It makes three claims. Western decline comes from shame over the past, greatness lies in refusing limits, and honor, duty and heroism belong to some peoples and not to others. Its conclusion is that power should be pursued without apology.
The first claim misreads the West’s recent conduct. Western power has been used freely and with little accounting, so a call to abandon apology describes what already happens. Honest self-examination has never been a weakness. It is how free societies have corrected their worst mistakes, and a power that apologizes for nothing learns nothing.
The second claim misreads its . . .
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⚡️ United World Wrestling praises three Iranian gold medalists at Astana World Championships
The international governing body of wrestling highlighted the achievement of Saeid Esmaeili, Amirhossein Zare’, and Gholamreza Farrokhi, who retained their respective world titles alongside American wrestler Kyle Snyder.
UWW noted that only four wrestlers from the 2025 world championships managed to repeat their gold-medal performances at this year’s competition.
Iran’s Greco-Roman team finished first in the team standings, while the country’s freestyle team secured third place.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Three Iranian wrestlers were among only four competitors to successfully defend their world titles at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, according to United World Wrestling (UWW).
The international governing body of wrestling highlighted the achievement of Saeid Esmaeili, Amirhossein Zare’, and Gholamreza Farrokhi, who retained their respective world titles alongside American wrestler Kyle Snyder.
UWW noted that only four wrestlers from the 2025 world championships managed to repeat their gold-medal performances at this year’s competition.
Iran’s Greco-Roman team finished first in the team standings, while the country’s freestyle team secured third place.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson mocks the CENTCOM Commander and said after his "triumphs" in Minab and Sirik, he has now turned to producing podcasts and intends to make a new episode of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
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📡 Judiciary chief hails IRGC Aerospace Force as pillar of Iran’s deterrence power
In a message on Monday, marking Aerospace Week, Mohseni Eje’i defined the occasion as a commemoration of the epic achievements made by Iranian youth and scientific elites over the years.
Pointing to Iran’s extraordinary accomplishment in scientific and technological arenas, based on domestic know-how, he said the people, through faith, knowledge, and an unshakeable, impenetrable resolve, could successfully elevate Iran to the pinnacle of authority.
The judiciary chief, in particular, underscored the success stories of the country’s aerospace sector, noting that the IRGC Aerospace Force — leveraging indigenous capabilities and the knowledge of Iranian experts — has become a cornerstone of Iran’s deterrence strength.
The pride-inspiring operations of heroic Aerospace Force units thwarted the calculations of the American-Israeli enemy, especially during the 12-day and 40-day wars, leaving them desperate in the face of Iran’s resolve and defensive capabilities, Mohseni Eje’i emphasized.
Referring to a wide range of indigenously produced military equipment, he said the authority of the Aerospace division today is the outcome of the dedicated efforts of a generation that transformed self-belief into power, knowledge into technology, and threats into opportunities.
Mohseni Eje’i concluded his message, paying gratitude to the martyrs, including Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, and all other proud martyrs, who played a critical role in the development of the Aerospace sector.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA — Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje’i has described the Aerospace Force unit of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as one of the pillars of Iran’s deterrence power.
In a message on Monday, marking Aerospace Week, Mohseni Eje’i defined the occasion as a commemoration of the epic achievements made by Iranian youth and scientific elites over the years.
Pointing to Iran’s extraordinary accomplishment in scientific and technological arenas, based on domestic know-how, he said the people, through faith, knowledge, and an unshakeable, impenetrable resolve, could successfully elevate Iran to the pinnacle of authority.
The judiciary chief, in particular, underscored the success stories of the country’s aerospace sector, noting that the IRGC Aerospace Force — leveraging indigenous capabilities and the knowledge of Iranian experts — has become a cornerstone of Iran’s deterrence strength.
The pride-inspiring operations of heroic Aerospace Force units thwarted the calculations of the American-Israeli enemy, especially during the 12-day and 40-day wars, leaving them desperate in the face of Iran’s resolve and defensive capabilities, Mohseni Eje’i emphasized.
Referring to a wide range of indigenously produced military equipment, he said the authority of the Aerospace division today is the outcome of the dedicated efforts of a generation that transformed self-belief into power, knowledge into technology, and threats into opportunities.
Mohseni Eje’i concluded his message, paying gratitude to the martyrs, including Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, and all other proud martyrs, who played a critical role in the development of the Aerospace sector.
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📄 Iran adopts faster response, expanded operational reach under new directives: Army spokesperson
Akraminia said on Monday that the previous doctrine focused on defense and retaliatory deterrence: repelling an enemy strike, then responding within the region and at US bases there.
He said the new directives stress urgency, effectiveness, and no geographic restrictions, adding that these principles have been defined operationally and are being translated into strategies shaping the Army’s doctrine, weapons, tactics, and methods of warfare.
Akraminia said the doctrine would be comprehensive and intelligent, retaining the Army’s spiritual foundations and public support.
According to the spokesperson, the transition will draw on religious and theoretical foundations and lessons from current and previous wars, guiding strategy, tactics, force structure and weapons. It would strengthen deterrence regardless of political developments, including a possible Republican defeat in US midterm elections and a change in the person tasked with forming a cabinet in the Israeli regime.
On the Strait of Hormuz, Akraminia said Washington sought, after the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, to establish a fake route south of the strait and pressure shipping companies to use it. He said this violated clause four, assigning an Iranian mechanism to manage the strait and coordinate with Oman.
Iran issued warnings, he said, and vessels ignoring its rules faced insecurity. He blamed US interference, saying ships pressured into unsafe routes could hit naval mines and suffer damage.
Commercial shipowners, he added, could use designated routes in coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces, which would guarantee their security.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA — Iran's Army spokesperson, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, says the latest directives issued by Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei emphasize rapid responses, operational effectiveness, and the removal of geographic limits, adding that these principles now form the basis for the Armed Forces’ actions.
Akraminia said on Monday that the previous doctrine focused on defense and retaliatory deterrence: repelling an enemy strike, then responding within the region and at US bases there.
He said the new directives stress urgency, effectiveness, and no geographic restrictions, adding that these principles have been defined operationally and are being translated into strategies shaping the Army’s doctrine, weapons, tactics, and methods of warfare.
Akraminia said the doctrine would be comprehensive and intelligent, retaining the Army’s spiritual foundations and public support.
According to the spokesperson, the transition will draw on religious and theoretical foundations and lessons from current and previous wars, guiding strategy, tactics, force structure and weapons. It would strengthen deterrence regardless of political developments, including a possible Republican defeat in US midterm elections and a change in the person tasked with forming a cabinet in the Israeli regime.
On the Strait of Hormuz, Akraminia said Washington sought, after the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, to establish a fake route south of the strait and pressure shipping companies to use it. He said this violated clause four, assigning an Iranian mechanism to manage the strait and coordinate with Oman.
Iran issued warnings, he said, and vessels ignoring its rules faced insecurity. He blamed US interference, saying ships pressured into unsafe routes could hit naval mines and suffer damage.
Commercial shipowners, he added, could use designated routes in coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces, which would guarantee their security.
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Handala Hack Team stated that it has placed hundreds of thousands of warning notices outside the residences of Tel Aviv inhabitants, vowing to strike Israel's critical installations should the resistance's energy infrastructure come under attack again.
In a message directed at residents, it said: "You heard our voice from the heart of Tel Aviv last night."
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In a message directed at residents, it said: "You heard our voice from the heart of Tel Aviv last night."
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A portrait of Raha Zarei, the student from the Minab school who was martyred, is on display at the University of Tehran's Faculty of Dentistry.
When she grew up, Raha hoped to become a dentist.
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When she grew up, Raha hoped to become a dentist.
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⚡️ Hormozgan exports $222 million in seafood despite US-Israeli attacks
Masoud Barani said on Monday that Hormozgan province, with the production of over 400,000 tons of fisheries products, holds the top position in the country’s fisheries sector.
He praised fisheries activists in the province, especially fishermen, for their vital role in promoting food security during the war, noting that during the enemy’s attacks on the province, 15 fishermen were martyred and 12 others were injured.
With a high capacity in the fisheries sector, including the farming of various fish and shrimp species, Hormozgan is recognized as the country’s leading province in the industry.
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📌 Bandar Abbas, IRNA – The director-general of fisheries in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province said that, despite the critical conditions caused by the recent war, the province ranked first in the country in seafood exports, generating $222 million.
Masoud Barani said on Monday that Hormozgan province, with the production of over 400,000 tons of fisheries products, holds the top position in the country’s fisheries sector.
He praised fisheries activists in the province, especially fishermen, for their vital role in promoting food security during the war, noting that during the enemy’s attacks on the province, 15 fishermen were martyred and 12 others were injured.
With a high capacity in the fisheries sector, including the farming of various fish and shrimp species, Hormozgan is recognized as the country’s leading province in the industry.
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📡 Nuclear technology addresses key national needs, says AEOI chief
On the sidelines of an exhibition showcasing peaceful nuclear achievements on Monday, Eslami said nuclear technology can play an effective role in addressing the country’s challenges and needs across various sectors.
Referring to challenges in the water and soil sectors, he stressed the need to review consumption patterns and the quality of these resources, adding that the AEOI has placed measures to improve their safety and quality on its agenda.
Eslami added that applying nuclear technology in agriculture can boost productivity and extend the shelf life of agricultural products, allowing them to be stored longer without being susceptible to pests.
The AEOI chief also highlighted the applications of nuclear technology in medicine and healthcare, citing the irradiation of disposable products, medical equipment, and other items used in healthcare and medical processes as examples.
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📌 Shahre-Rey, IRNA – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, says nuclear technology can help address challenges in agriculture, water management, and healthcare.
On the sidelines of an exhibition showcasing peaceful nuclear achievements on Monday, Eslami said nuclear technology can play an effective role in addressing the country’s challenges and needs across various sectors.
Referring to challenges in the water and soil sectors, he stressed the need to review consumption patterns and the quality of these resources, adding that the AEOI has placed measures to improve their safety and quality on its agenda.
Eslami added that applying nuclear technology in agriculture can boost productivity and extend the shelf life of agricultural products, allowing them to be stored longer without being susceptible to pests.
The AEOI chief also highlighted the applications of nuclear technology in medicine and healthcare, citing the irradiation of disposable products, medical equipment, and other items used in healthcare and medical processes as examples.
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📄 Araghchi stresses stronger economic, consular ties with Singapore
Araghchi made the remarks during a meeting in Tehran on Monday with Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to Singapore, Ahmad Saffari.
The meeting took place ahead of Saffari’s departure to Singapore, where the new ambassador outlined his plans to promote bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.
Araghchi wished him success in carrying out his responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of pursuing closer engagement, particularly in economic and consular fields.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need to strengthen Iran’s economic and consular cooperation with Singapore.
Araghchi made the remarks during a meeting in Tehran on Monday with Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to Singapore, Ahmad Saffari.
The meeting took place ahead of Saffari’s departure to Singapore, where the new ambassador outlined his plans to promote bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.
Araghchi wished him success in carrying out his responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of pursuing closer engagement, particularly in economic and consular fields.
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