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Iranian president reaffirms historical name of Persian Gulf amid US controversy

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the historical name of the Persian Gulf amid renewed controversy following reports that US President Donald Trump may refer to the body of water as the "Arabian Gulf" during an upcoming visit to the Middle East.
Incidents

Details emerge on Iranian women’s rights advocate, media personality Zahra Mirzaei’s murder 

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Zahra Mirzaei, a 36-year-old Iranian women's rights activist and a PhD candidate in law, was brutally murdered in her Tehran home in what authorities describe as a premeditated crime by her cousin and his wife, allegedly motivated by greed. 
Sport

Two Kheybar FC support leaders suspended following assault on Persepolis manager 

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The football association of western Iranian province of Lorestan has announced the provisional suspension of two fan leaders affiliated with Kheybar FC following a physical assault on Afshin Peyrovani, team manager of Persepolis FC. 
Tourism

Kashan’s traditional rosewater festival gains intl. recognition

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The centuries-old rosewater extraction ceremony, known as Golâb-giri, held annually in Kashan, has officially been registered as an international tourism event in Iran’s national calendar, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
Middle East

Saudi civil nuclear talks delinked from Israel recognition under Trump: Reuters

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The United States is no longer demanding Saudi Arabia normalise ties with Israel as a condition for progress on civil nuclear cooperation talks, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East.
Local

Iran implements new work hours, Thursday closures to conserve energy 

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Several Iranian provinces, including Tehran, have announced changes to government office hours and weekly work schedules as part of a nationwide energy conservation initiative, effective through September 22. 
Security

IRGC Navy unveils underground drone hangar 

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The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has revealed its new underground drone hangar in a ceremony attended by IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami.  
Foreign Policy

FM: Netanyahu behind Fox News claim about Iran 

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Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, responded to Fox News' claim about the discovery of a secret nuclear facility in Iran, stating that this allegation was made by the Israeli Prime Minister and is being fueled by the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorists.  
Middle East

Documentary uncovers identity of Israeli soldier who shot Al Jazeera journalist

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Filmmakers behind a new documentary on the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli soldiers say they have uncovered the identity of the soldier who pulled the trigger.
Sport

Iran eliminated from beach soccer world cup after 4–3 defeat to Belarus

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Iran’s national beach soccer team has been knocked out of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after a narrow 4–3 loss to Belarus in the quarterfinals.
Persian Gulf

Eternal Persian Gulf: Iranian media, public reject reported US name change

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A wave of strong reactions swept through Iranian media and social platforms on Wednesday, following a report by the Associated Press claiming that US President Donald Trump may soon announce a symbolic shift in US policy by referring to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” or “Arab Gulf” during an upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.
Europe

Russia damaged, destroyed over 2,300 medical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine since start of war: Health Ministry

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Russian soldiers have damaged or destroyed more than 2,300 medical infrastructure facilities since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine's Health Ministry has announced
Energy

Iran’s oil minister unveils major reforms to boost private sector participation and investment in energy projects

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Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has announced a series of reforms aimed at facilitating private sector involvement and accelerating investment in the country’s oil and gas industry, as part of the administration’s broader energy development strategy.
Europe

Russia’s 72-hour ‘Victory Day’ truce starts

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A 72-hour ceasefire proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially come into effect, with Russian soldiers halting offensive operations going into Thursday, despite a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks in the hours before the truce.
Persian Gulf

Iranian-American Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari condemns attempt to rename Persian Gulf

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US Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, of Iranian descent, has strongly criticized reported efforts to alter the historical name of the Persian Gulf, calling such attempts “doomed to fail.”
Middle East

Washington, Tel Aviv discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza: Reuters

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The United States and Israel have discussed the possibility of Washington leading a temporary post-war administration of Gaza, according to five people familiar with...
Middle East

Syria’s new president confirms indirect talks with Israel amid soaring tensions

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Syrian’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that his government has engaged in indirect talks with Israel in an attempt to ease escalating tensions between Damascus and Tel Aviv.
Persian Gulf

Iran’s UN mission says “facts won’t change in Oval Office” amid name dispute over Persian Gulf

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The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations strongly responded Wednesday to circulating rumors that the US President Donald Trump may attempt to alter the historical name of the Persian Gulf.
Foreign Policy

Iran refutes involvement in alleged plot to attack Israeli embassy in UK

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Tehran has categorically dismissed Western media reports about Iranian nationals being involved in an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London.
Literature

Iranian writer Shiva Arastouei dies at 64

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Shiva Arastouei, acclaimed Iranian author, translator, and poet, passed away late Wednesday, at the age of 64.
Persian Gulf

Trump says he’ll decide on name of ‘Persian Gulf’ during ME trip

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United States President Donald Trump has stated he will make a decision on how Washington refers to the “Persian Gulf” during an upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Middle East

Qatari financing of Syrian salaries gets US greenlight: Reuters

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The United States has greenlighted a Qatari initiative to bankroll Syria's public sector, three sources told Reuters, offering a financial lifeline to the new Syrian government as it seeks to rebuild a state shattered by conflict.
Americas

Dozens of pro-Palestinian students arrested at Columbia University

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Police detained dozens of Columbia University students who seized part of the school's main library on Wednesday in one of the biggest pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus since last year's wave of protests against Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.
Americas

Trump says prefers ‘deal with Iran’ that enables military onslaught

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President Donald Trump has stated that he is willing to reach an agreement with Tehran that allows the United States to “blow up” Iran’s nuclear energy facilities.
Middle East

Gaza govt. warns of Israeli plot to create ‘forced isolation camps’ for Palestinians

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The Gaza government has Wednesday of Israeli plans to create camps for Palestinians modeled after the "Nazi ghettos” using the mechanism of aid distribution promoted by Tel Aviv.
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