Tehran Times

2025-09-05 21:18
By Soheila Zarfam

Iran vies with West for UNSC votes

A Russian resolution would put snapback of Iran UN sanctions on hold if passed

TEHRAN – Two distinct blocs have emerged within the UN Security Council as nations maneuver for votes ahead of a Russian proposal, which will offer to extend the implementation period of Resolution 2231 by six months.
- Sanctions snapback will be met with firm response, Iran warns Europe
- Iran, European Troika set for new round of talks in Geneva

By Lucia Hubinská

Slovak PM in China: Building partnerships for a fairer global future

PRETORIA – Robert Fico has once again put Slovakia under the international spotlight. While other EU leaders stayed home, the Slovak prime minister travelled to Beijing for China’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism in Asia. There, he was the only EU head of government standing alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

The lie of “arms exclusivity” to uproot the resistance!

BEIRUT— On Friday, Hezbollah-aligned Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar told local media before the Lebanese cabinet’s session had concluded that "any decision taken to disarm Hezbollah in the absence of Shia ministers would be null and void, as it would be considered in contravention of Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system."
By Shahrokh Saei

‘Mouthpiece of IDF butchers’: Israeli president faces arrest calls ahead of UK visit

TEHRAN – Israeli President Isaac Herzog is poised to visit the UK this week, but his arrival has stirred a political storm. Some MPs are demanding his arrest, accusing him of backing Israel’s military operations in Gaza and calling him the “mouthpiece of IDF butchers.”
By Wesam Bahrani

Gaza genocide passes 700 days

TEHRAN – As the Gaza genocide surpasses 700 days, Hamas has accused the Israeli prime minister of deliberately sabotaging mediation efforts.
By staff writer

Shifting US political landscape threatens Israel’s traditional congressional influence

TEHRAN - In late August 2025, Donald Trump gave an interview to the Daily Caller, which stirred great debate regarding shifts in the political U.S. support for Israel and the diminution in power of the American pro-Israel lobby in the U.S. Congress.

Politics

The Global South has changed, so will the future of the world

TEHRAN – The voice of resistance resonates from the streets of Gaza to the halls of BRICS summits and Shanghai Cooperation Organization meetings. Palestinian students waving their flag at universities around the world, African leaders expelling colonial forces, Latin American politicians asserting the independence of their decisions, and Islamic resistance movements in West Asia that have shaped the ethical and military pillars of the region—all demonstrate that the world no longer accepts the unipolar order dominated by the U.S. and Europe.
‘Misunderstanding fully resolved’, Iran reaffirms ties with Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran and Qatar have resolved a recent diplomatic misunderstanding following high-level discussions in Doha, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday.
Australian ambassador leaves Iran as Tehran downgrades Canberra’s diplomatic presence

TEHRAN – The Australian ambassador has left Tehran after Canberra ordered Iran’s envoy and several diplomats to leave Australia, prompting the Islamic Republic to downgrade Australia’s diplomatic status in Iran in a reciprocal move, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

Sports

We have a lot to say in future, women canoe polo players

TEHRAN – In an exclusive with Tehran Times, Iran’s women’s Canoe Polo players Elaheh Pourabdian, Mahdieh Shabani, and Anahita Mahtarpour talked about their rollercoaster journey in championship.
Iran fall short against New Zealand at 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup

TEHRAN - New Zealand hit cruise mode early in the game and then coasted along finishing off with a 92-69 win over Iran in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup Quarter-Finals at the M Bank Arena on Friday.
Piazza names Iran squad for 2025 World Championship

TEHRAN - Roberto Piazza has named his 14-man team for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.

Culture

Iranian mobile game “Shahin: True Promise” unveiled

TEHRAN – The unveiling ceremony of the mobile wargame “Shahin: True Promise” was held at Mehr News Agency with the presence of Mohammad Hajimirzaei, CEO of the Iran Computer Games Foundation, and Sadegh Jebelli, producer of the game.
Cinema Museum to show Parajanov’s movies

TEHRAN – The Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran will host the program “Three Days with Parajanov” to review three of the most important films by the acclaimed Soviet director.
Iranian projects shine in 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture

TEHRAN – Two innovative projects from Iran have been named winners of the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, one of the world’s most distinguished prizes in the field.

Economy

Petchem output hits 32m tons in 5 months, $5.5b exported

TEHRAN – Iran produced 32 million tons of petrochemical products in the first five months of the current Iranian year to late August, with 13 million tons worth $5.5 billion exported, the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said.
Iran, China expand cooperation on energy projects

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company (Tavanir) said the country has stepped up collaboration with Chinese firms in areas such as smart grids, gas switchgear equipment, energy storage systems and other related technologies, with some production lines already operating inside Iran.
Iran boosts monthly oil exports by 630,000 barrels: oil minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s oil exports rose by an average of 630,000 barrels a month in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21-July 22) compared with the same period last year, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Wednesday.

Society

IRCS dispatches humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent over 100 tons of essential goods to quake-hit people in Afghanistan.
Intl. congress aims to elevate Iran’s position in global cooperative diplomacy

TEHRAN – Taking place in the context of the United Nations (UN) International Year of Cooperatives 2025, the second International Congress on Cooperative Economy aims to strengthen international cooperation in the cooperative sector, promote innovation and productivity, and elevate Iran’s position in global cooperative diplomacy.
Over 1m Iranians donate blood in 5 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1.034 million Iranians donated blood in the first five months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Tourism

Tehran eyes more medical tourists from Islamic countries, officials say

TEHRAN — Tehran is on track to become a hub of medical tourism for Islamic countries, the secretary general of the Islamic Countries Health Tourism Development Center said on Thursday.
Qom to become a tourism hub within five years, minister says

TEHRAN—Qom province will gain special status in domestic and foreign tourism within five years through expanding the infrastructures, supporting the private sector and continued management stability, said Cultural Heritage Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.
Managers of Iraq travel agencies visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun

TEHRAN—A number of managers of Iraqi travel agencies visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun and all the attractions and historical monuments of Bisotun complex during September 2-5.

International

Slovak PM in China: Building partnerships for a fairer global future

PRETORIA – Robert Fico has once again put Slovakia under the international spotlight. While other EU leaders stayed home, the Slovak prime minister travelled to Beijing for China’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism in Asia. There, he was the only EU head of government standing alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
The lie of “arms exclusivity” to uproot the resistance!

BEIRUT— On Friday, Hezbollah-aligned Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar told local media before the Lebanese cabinet’s session had concluded that "any decision taken to disarm Hezbollah in the absence of Shia ministers would be null and void, as it would be considered in contravention of Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system."
‘Mouthpiece of IDF butchers’: Israeli president faces arrest calls ahead of UK visit

TEHRAN – Israeli President Isaac Herzog is poised to visit the UK this week, but his arrival has stirred a political storm. Some MPs are demanding his arrest, accusing him of backing Israel’s military operations in Gaza and calling him the “mouthpiece of IDF butchers.”

A Russian resolution would put snapback of Iran UN sanctions on hold if passed