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Iranpress: Violating Ship With 2,500 Containers Hits Sea Mine in Hormuz

Violating Ship With 2,500 Containers Hits Sea Mine in Hormuz

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 14:57
A violating container ship attempting to cross the unauthorized and high-risk route of the Strait of Hormuz struck a sea mine, exploded, and caught fire before sinking in the southern waters of the strait this morning.
Iranpress: Ardabil Holds “Sacrifice for Iran” Rally in Support of Country

Ardabil Holds “Sacrifice for Iran” Rally in Support of Country

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 12:08
​​​​​​​Participants in Ardabil, northwestern Iran, have held a “Sacrifice for Iran” rally to express support for the country and its fighters and pledge allegiance to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iranpress: 6 Researchers of Royan Institute Named Among World’s Top 2 Percent of Scientists

6 Researchers of Royan Institute Named Among World’s Top 2 Percent of Scientists

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 10:18
In the latest international assessment of researchers’ scientific performance for 2025, six researchers from Royan Institute, affiliated with the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), have been included in the list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists. This achievement reflects the continued international scientific presence and research contributions of Royan Institute’s researchers.
Iranpress: Kazakhstan Marks National Hafez Day in Almaty

Kazakhstan Marks National Hafez Day in Almaty

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 17:40
 A ceremony commemorating 'Hafez Day' was held at the National Library of Kazakhstan in Almaty, bringing together Iranologists, Persian-language instructors, and university students.
Iranpress: Iran’s Space Agency Moves to Nurture Next Generation of Space Professionals

Iran’s Space Agency Moves to Nurture Next Generation of Space Professionals

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 15:17
Tehran (IP) - Iran’s Space Agency Chief Hassan Salarieh has announced that the country is ready to expand educational and outreach cooperation with the Iranian Center for Science and New Technologies (KAFNA) to train and nurture the next generation of professionals in the country’s space industry.
Iranpress: Gov

Gov't. Spox.: Iran, Qatar Cooperating on Missing Pilots

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 14:32
Iranian Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs pursue the condition of the missing pilots as the Qatari government has promised assistance, says Iranian Government Spokeswoman.
Iranpress: Memorial Unveiled at Islamic Azad University Honoring Minab Martyrs

Memorial Unveiled at Islamic Azad University Honoring Minab Martyrs

Monday, 12 October 2026 21:53
A new memorial dedicated to the martyrs of the Shajarah Tayyebah School in Minab was officially unveiled today at the Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, in a ceremony attended by high-ranking officials, academics, and the families of the martyrs.
Iranpress: Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Monday, 12 October 2026 20:47
​​​​​​​Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, including the situation in Yemen.
Iranpress: IRGC Navy Says Third Super Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC Navy Says Third Super Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz

Monday, 12 October 2026 19:24
​​​​​​​Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy says it struck a third super tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after the vessel switched off its navigation system and ignored warnings from Iranian naval forces.
Iranpress: Fire Destroys Paris’s Oldest Covered Food Market

Fire Destroys Paris’s Oldest Covered Food Market

Monday, 12 October 2026 19:20
The blaze devastated Marché des Enfants Rouges in the French capital’s Marais district, destroying its historic structure and food stalls.