Finance

Iran’s Expediency Council to review CFT, Palermo Conventions separately from FATF 

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The spokesperson for Iran’s Expediency Council announced that the decision to review the CFT (Combating the Financing of Terrorism) and Palermo conventions separately from the broader FATF (Financial Action Task Force) framework was made following a directive from the Supreme Leader, based on a request from the Iranian President.
Foreign Policy

FM Araghchi: Iran to respond to Trump’s letter soon

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran will respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s letter in due course and through appropriate channels.
Custom

Millions in Iran, across the world usher in Nowruz, the Persian New Year

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On the occasion of the spring equinox, millions of Iranians and Persian-speaking communities around the globe are celebrating Saal Tahvil, the precise moment marking the beginning of Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
Foreign Policy

Iranian gov’t spokesperson: No immediate plans to divulge Trump letter content

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The spokesperson for the Iranian government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, stated on Thursday that there are currently no plans to disclose the contents of a letter sent by US President Donald Trump.
Local

Iran’s first vice president felicitates Persian New Year, calls for unity and progress

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In a message marking the beginning of the Persian New Year 1404, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref extended his congratulations on Nowruz on Thursday, emphasizing the significance of the holiday coinciding with the nights of Laylat al-Qadr – when the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet – and the martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS), the first Shia Imam.
Custom

Iranians prepare Haft-Seen tables to welcome Nowruz, Persian New Year

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As the Persian New Year, Nowruz, approaches, households across Iran are busy setting up Haft-Seen tables, a cherished tradition symbolizing renewal, prosperity, and the arrival of spring.
Incidents

21 people killed in road accidents across Iran in 24 hours

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Iran’s traffic police commander said on Wednesday that 21 people have died in road accidents across Iran over the past 24 hours.
Custom

Blooms and cheer: Flower market thrives in Tehran in final days of Persian year

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As the Persian New Year approaches, Tehran's local flower and plant markets are bustling with activity.
Energy

Iran marks 74th anniversary of oil industry nationalization

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Iran marked the 74th anniversary of the nationalization of its oil industry on Wednesday, a landmark event in the nation’s history.
Incidents

Chaos in Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri: 15 dead, over 1,000 injured, air pollution spikes

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Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations, marking the last Wednesday eve of the Persian New Year, turned tragic as 15 people lost their lives and over 1,000 were injured, according to the head of Iran’s Emergency Organization.
Int'l Relations

Iran rejects UN human rights mechanisms, vows non-cooperation with fact-finding mission

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The Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, declared on Tuesday that Iran will not cooperate with the UN’s fact-finding mission under any circumstances.
Local

Iran parl’t speaker: Morality patrols completely removed

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The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, announced on Wednesday that the enforcement of the hijab law, including the controversial morality patrols, has been suspended.
Views

Ex-head of Parliament’s foreign policy committee warns of Iran-U.S. conflict risk 

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The former chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has warned that without direct diplomatic engagement between Iran and the U.S., tensions in the Middle East could spiral into a conflict neither country intends. 
Custom

Iranians celebrate Chaharshanbeh Suri, an ancient festival of fire and renewal

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On the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian calendar year, Iranians across the country come together to celebrate Chaharshanbeh Suri, meaning Wednesday Feast, a vibrant and ancient festival of fire that heralds the arrival of spring and the Persian New Year, Nowruz, on March 20.
Cultural Heritage

International Nowruz celebration held at Iran’s Persepolis

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The ancient site of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iran, hosted an international Nowruz celebration on Monday.
Nature and Wildlife

Iran’s Mazandaran sees 90% surge in migratory birds after wetland recovery

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Mazandaran Province in northern Iran has experienced a remarkable 90% increase in migratory bird populations this winter, with 385,000 birds recorded in its wetlands and water reservoirs.
Security

Report: Iranian F-14s intercept US MQ-4C spy drone; surveillance aircraft forced to retreat

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A US MQ-4C surveillance drone retreated after being confronted by Iranian fighter jets near Iran’s airspace on Monday night, according to a report by Fars News Agency.
Cultural Heritage

Remains of 6500 year old infant found in western Iran

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An Iranian official in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan says the remains of a 6,500-year-old infant have been found in the region.
Economy

Iran’s 20-Year Vision Plan: A review of unmet goals as 1404 horizon arrives

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As Iran reaches the end of its 20-Year Vision Plan (2005-2025), a critical assessment reveals that many of the ambitious goals set in 2004 remain unfulfilled.
Cultural Heritage

Tehran’s Grand Bazaar bustles with year-end shopping rush

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As the Persian calendar year 1403 draws to a close, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar is witnessing a surge in activity, with shoppers flocking to purchase goods ahead of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year.
Economy

Iran’s former Central Bank officials cleared of currency manipulation charges

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Iran’s judiciary has issued a halt to the prosecution of former governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Valiollah Seif, and former deputy governor for foreign exchange, Ahmad Araghchi, in a high-profile corruption case involving currency market manipulation.
Finance

Iran’s Expediency Council considers conditional approval of CFT, Palermo conventions

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The head of Iran’s Expediency Council has stated that the council can conditionally approve the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Palermo Conventions. These two sticking points could pave the way for Iran to join the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body focused on combating money laundering.
Religion

Feast held at Iran’s Imam Reza Shrine during Ramadan

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As the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hasan Mujtaba (PBUH), the second Shia Imam, approaches, more than one thousand pilgrims and residents of Mashhad gathered on Sunday night at the Imam Hasan Mujtaba (PBUH) Courtyard of the Imam Reza (PBUH) Shrine to partake in a special Iftar banquet.
Middle East

Omani top diplomat: Talks with Iran FM Araghchi ‘productive’

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Oman's Foreign Minister announced that he had a productive meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Muscat.
Cultural Heritage

Nowruz Joy Carnival brightens Tehran with festive parade

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A vibrant Nowruz carnival brought color and cheer to the streets of the Iranian capital on Friday, as part of the celebrations leading up to the Persian New Year, starting on Thursday.
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