Tehran Times

2025-09-16 21:40
By Soheila Zarfam

Iran continues push for economic entanglement with the East

FM Araghchi turns up at SCO summit to promote new ‘economic order’ in West Asia

TEHRAN – After completing a state visit to China that was hailed as having created great “economic opportunities” for Iran, the Pezeshkian administration is now eying more projects with neighboring countries, particularly the members of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
- ECO expert meeting begins in Mashhad
- From economy to geopolitics in Mashhad ECO Summit

Leader congratulates national freestyle wrestling team on world championship victory

TEHRAN – In a message published Tuesday evening, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei congratulated Iran’s national freestyle wrestling team for becoming 2025 world champions.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Israel uses Gaza-style raids on Yemeni journalists, Yemeni expert says

TEHRAN – Israeli airstrikes on offices of two Yemeni newspapers, 26 September and Yemen, have claimed the lives of 32 journalists and media staff. The attacks, which Israel has acknowledged, are seen as deliberate attempts to silence the media and intimidate the Yemeni people, drawing widespread condemnation from analysts and human rights observers.
By Ali Hamedin

Novel on Gaza brings fictional heroes into real struggle

TEHRAN-The superhero of this story, Z, does not soar over imaginary skylines nor strike with an iron fist; his mission is different: to tear down the barricades of fake news and pull the truth from beneath the rubble of lies that Zionists pump daily into the media about Gaza. In “The Last Superhero: The Fight for Palestine”, Z searches for the roots of Zionism and the project of Israel in the twentieth century—a project that, through its propaganda machine, labels every Palestinian as “Hamas” in order to justify the killing of women and children.
By staff writer

Regional alliance crucial to counter Israel

TEHRAN - Last Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced that his country had accepted the U.S. ceasefire proposal to end the war in Gaza. The very next day, Israel attempted to assassinate Hamas leaders while they were in Qatar’s capital to discuss that same proposal.
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief

Connecting continents through BRI

KUNMING – The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road opened on Tuesday in Kunming, Yunnan Province, spotlighting a global platform that drives development, fosters cooperation, and promotes shared prosperity across continents.

Politics

The OIC’s sovereign deficit and Iran’s model of political agency

MADRID – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) stands as a pivotal institution representing the collective voice of the Muslim world, encompassing 57 member states and over 1.9 billion people. Yet, despite its ambitious mandate to promote Islamic solidarity, safeguard interests of Muslim communities, and intervene in crises affecting the Muslim ummah, the OIC has long been caught in a cycle of rhetorical formalism and procedural inertia.
Chinese embassy in Tehran emphasizes people-to-people ties at friendship reception

TEHRAN – The Chinese embassy in Tehran hosted members of the Iran-China Friendship Association for dinner on Monday after the Chinese envoy, Cong Peiwu, met with the association’s secretary, Mehdi Naadi, and discussed bilateral ties for about 45 minutes.
Iran pushes IAEA resolution to ban attacks on nuclear facilities

TEHRAN – Iran, joined by China, Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Belarus, has submitted a draft resolution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) calling for a blanket prohibition on all forms of attack or threats of attack against nuclear sites and facilities under IAEA safeguards.

Sports

Rahman Amouzad wins gold at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Rahman Amouzad captured gold by defeating Japan’s Kotaro Kiyooka 10-0 in the final of the 65 kg category at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships.
Sports minister Donyamali meets Uruguay ambassador to Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, met with Ambassador of Uruguay to Tehran, Beraldo Roque Nicola Flaniguen, on Tuesday at the Iran’s ministry’s headquarters.
Azarpira claims silver at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Amirali Azarpira won a silver medal at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Tuesday.

Culture

Novel on Gaza brings fictional heroes into real struggle

TEHRAN-The superhero of this story, Z, does not soar over imaginary skylines nor strike with an iron fist; his mission is different: to tear down the barricades of fake news and pull the truth from beneath the rubble of lies that Zionists pump daily into the media about Gaza. In “The Last Superhero: The Fight for Palestine”, Z searches for the roots of Zionism and the project of Israel in the twentieth century—a project that, through its propaganda machine, labels every Palestinian as “Hamas” in order to justify the killing of women and children.
Iran-Turkey joint film “Intoxicated by Love” to be released in Turkey, Europe in October

TEHRAN – The Iran-Turkey joint film “Intoxicated by Love” directed by Iranian director Hassan Fat’hi will be released in Turkey and Europe in October.
Iranian filmmaker Sonia Nouri wins two awards at Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian filmmaker Sonia Nouri won two awards at the closing ceremony of the 9th Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival (TNIFF) on September 13 in Toronto, Canada.

Economy

Iran, Pakistan sign 13 co-op MOUs in joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan inked 13 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) at the end of the 22nd meeting of the two countries’ Joint Economic Committee, in Tehran on Tuesday.
Dairy exports jump 32% in Q1

TEHRAN – Iran’s dairy exports rose sharply in the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 21 –June 21), driven by the use of subsidized raw milk, even as domestic consumption of dairy products declined.
Iran exports $800m in water, power engineering services in a year

TEHRAN – Iran exported around $800 million worth of water and power engineering services in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), the Energy Ministry said, highlighting growing regional demand for the country’s technical expertise.

Society

IRCS hosts workshop to underscore rehabilitation

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has held a workshop on the vital importance of rehabilitation.
Knowledge-based companies to attend ITEX in Iraq

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation will participate in the 4th International Telecommunications and Information Technology Exhibition and Conference (ITEX), scheduled to take place from September 25 to 28 in Baghdad, Iraq.
FAO, Mashhad University cooperate to improve saffron quality

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement (LoA) to strengthen procedures for how saffron is tested, processed, and marketed.

Tourism

Iran heritage official responds to concerns over orchestra concert at Persepolis

TEHRAN – An Iranian heritage official said on Monday that a permanent, safe venue will be designated for cultural events at Persepolis after a concert by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra at the ancient site sparked concern among cultural heritage advocates and archaeologists.
Yazd historic mansion under restoration to house new heritage museum

TEHRAN – Work has begun on the construction of the Grand Museum of Yazd, a cultural project planned inside a historic mansion in the UNESCO-listed city of Yazd, officials said on Sunday.
Khuzestan province to host multimedia festival of cultural heritage

TEHRAN – Iran will hold the fourth International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage in Khuzestan province in January 2026, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Monday.

International

Connecting continents through BRI

KUNMING – The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road opened on Tuesday in Kunming, Yunnan Province, spotlighting a global platform that drives development, fosters cooperation, and promotes shared prosperity across continents.
Regional alliance crucial to counter Israel

TEHRAN - Last Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced that his country had accepted the U.S. ceasefire proposal to end the war in Gaza. The very next day, Israel attempted to assassinate Hamas leaders while they were in Qatar’s capital to discuss that same proposal.
Israel uses Gaza-style raids on Yemeni journalists, Yemeni expert says

TEHRAN – Israeli airstrikes on offices of two Yemeni newspapers, 26 September and Yemen, have claimed the lives of 32 journalists and media staff. The attacks, which Israel has acknowledged, are seen as deliberate attempts to silence the media and intimidate the Yemeni people, drawing widespread condemnation from analysts and human rights observers.

FM Araghchi turns up at SCO summit to promote new ‘economic order’ in West Asia