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Lebanons paradox An unfinished state and a necessary resistance

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Lebanon’s paradox: An unfinished state and a necessary resistance

BEIRUT — The central challenge facing Lebanon today is often misrepresented as a confrontation between the “state” and the “Resistance.” In reality, it is a struggle between a state that has yet to be fully realized and a defensive necessity imposed by persistent danger.

Lebanon’s paradox: An unfinished state and a necessary resistance

10man Foolad defeat Persepolis 202526 PGPL

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10-man Foolad defeat Persepolis: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN — 10-man Foolad pulled off a dramatic 3-1 victory over Persepolis in Matchweek 18 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) at the Foolad Arena in Ahvaz on Wednesday.

10-man Foolad defeat Persepolis: 2025/26 PGPL

Iran learn opponents in 2026 VNL

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Iran learn opponents in 2026 VNL

TEHRAN - The Iranian men’s national volleyball team have learned their pool assignments for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), following the official announcement by the competition organizers.

Iran learn opponents in 2026 VNL

Lori traditional clothing an amalgam of Iranian culture history and identity

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Lori traditional clothing: an amalgam of Iranian culture, history and identity

TEHRAN – Lori traditional clothing is one of the most vivid expressions of Iran’s indigenous culture. More than a form of dress, it reflects the history, beliefs and lifestyle of the people of the Zagros region who have preserved their Iranian identity for centuries.

Lori traditional clothing: an amalgam of Iranian culture, history and identity

Mexican photographer Iran a country with cultural diversity and beyond stereotypes

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Mexican photographer: Iran, a country with cultural diversity and beyond stereotypes

TEHRAN—Mexican documentary photographer Roberto Flores, who traveled to Iran for the first time, emphasized Iran's cultural and human potential and said: “My goal in traveling to Iran is to record the cultural diversity and lifestyle of Iranian nomads, a living reality that can challenge the stereotypical narratives of Iran in the world.”

Mexican photographer: Iran, a country with cultural diversity and beyond stereotypes