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Global cost of violence against women and need to redefine hijab discourse
Feb 18, 2026 05:06Pars Today – A scientific conference at University of Tehran highlighted that violence against women costs the world approximately $1.5 trillion annually. The event emphasized the necessity of redefining the discourse on hijab with a scientific and evidence-based approach.
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Farzad B gas field development begins with loading massive offshore jacket in Iran
Feb 18, 2026 04:17Pars Today – The operational development of the Farzad B gas field, one of Iran’s most complex shared gas fields in the Persian Gulf, has officially begun with the loading of the first wellhead platform jacket.
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Araghchi: Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy non-negotiable
Feb 18, 2026 04:10Pars Today – Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, stated at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva that Iran’s right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes is non-negotiable.
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Geneva talks: Iran, United States agree on guiding negotiation principles
Feb 18, 2026 03:18Pars Today – The Geneva talks have entered the text-drafting stage following Iran and the United States’ agreement on a set of guiding principles for the negotiations.
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Imam Khamenei in response to U.S. President’s threats: More dangerous than warship is weapon that sends it to bottom of sea
Feb 17, 2026 11:05Pars Today – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution listed “the nation’s victory in the 12-day war,” “quelling the major and grave sedition of Dey (January),” and “the magnificent presence of the people in the January 11 and February 11 rallies” as signs of the strength and vitality of the dear Iranian nation.
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Foreign-based media focus on Iran: What do numbers say?
Feb 17, 2026 05:37Pars Today – An analysis of social media content data indicates that foreign-based Persian-language media maintain a striking focus on Iran, a focus that exceeds usual demographic and media patterns.
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Iran: Negotiations remain on agenda but all options from missiles to Strait of Hormuz on table
Feb 17, 2026 02:08Pars Today – As tensions between Iran and the United States intensify, Tehran has stressed that while negotiations are ongoing, all options remain on the table.
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IRGC naval exercise demonstrates Iran’s defensive and strategic strength in Persian Gulf
Feb 17, 2026 05:49Pars Today – The first phase of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy exercise was held on Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
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Iran’s Red Crescent begins plasma-derived drug production, achieves technological leap in emergency services
Feb 17, 2026 04:19Pars Today – The head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society announced plans to produce plasma-derived medicines and to develop the organization’s technological infrastructure.
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Iran registers 13 international nanotechnology standards; ranks fourth globally
Feb 17, 2026 03:50Pars Today – Iran, by registering 13 international nanotechnology standards, has achieved the fourth position in the world for standards development.