diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index 7fcc8da..fa12f96 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -59,6 +59,11 @@ CMD ["python", "main.py", "admin"]
 
 FROM oci.reg.darano.ir/mcr.microsoft.com/playwright:v1.62.0-noble AS worker
 
+# Remove NodeSource apt source (times out from Iran) before anything else.
+RUN rm -f /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nodesource.list \
+    && rm -f /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nodesource.sources \
+    && rm -f /etc/apt/keyrings/nodesource.gpg
+
 # Install Python 3.12 + uv, then sync deps — all in one RUN.
 # Use a mirror for apt since the VPS has network restrictions (Iran).
 RUN printf 'Types: deb\nURIs: http://ubuntu.parsvds.com/ubuntu/\nSuites: noble noble-updates noble-security\nComponents: main restricted universe multiverse\nSigned-By: /usr/share/keyrings/ubuntu-archive-keyring.gpg\n' \