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2025/09/15
By Mohammad Khatibi
Beyond the headlines: Iran’s tactical respite, precision not fear
TEHRAN – In an article for the Wall Street Journal Reuel Marc Gerecht and Ray Takeyh argue that the long-standing assumption—that any U.S. strike on Iran would spark mass domestic support for the government and plunge the Middle East into a “forever war”—has been decisively disproven. However, that is not disproven as they claim and there is not just one reason but multiple reasons that suggest otherwise.
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Yesterday 21:52
Silence on Israeli-US attacks undermines global Non-Proliferation system: AEOI chief
TEHRAN – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has strongly criticized the “silence and inaction” of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the face of repeated US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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Yesterday 21:52
Iranian victims of Israeli-imposed war demand justice at UN Human Rights Council
TEHRAN – Families of martyrs from Iran’s 12-day imposed war have taken their case to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, demanding accountability for war crimes and justice for the rights of victims.
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2025-09-14 21:06
European Snapback efforts could inflict ‘irreparable damage’: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, cautioning that their ongoing efforts to revive UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran could lead to "irreparable damage."
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2025-09-14 21:05
By Sasan Karimi
Enrichment under the NPT, JCPOA, and UNSR2231
A legal and political reassessment in light of recent developments
TEHRAN – The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), established in 1968, continues to serve as the bedrock of international efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons while promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
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2025-09-14 21:00
G7’s claims against Iran a gross distortion of reality: Iran foreign ministry
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly dismissed allegations raised by the Group of Seven (G7) Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) and its associate members, condemning them as “baseless, unfounded, and politically motivated.”
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2025/09/13
By Xavier Villar
Selective mourning: Power, death, and recognition in contemporary necropolitics
MADRID – The death of Charles Kirk and the way it has been received in public and media spheres allows for a profound political analysis of how the right to mourning and commemoration is regulated in the contemporary world.
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2025-09-13 21:39
Reported Zionist summit in Baku sparks criticism from Ayatollah Khamenei’s advisor
TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser on international affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has condemned the reported hosting of a Zionist rabbis’ summit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, describing it as a shocking and anti-Islamic step that undermines the dignity of Shiism worldwide.
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2025-09-13 21:26
Exclusive: U.S. isolation inevitable if ‘snapback’ mechanism revived, cautions nuclear physicist
Dr. Khaled Hussein points to Washington’s domination of global oversight mechanisms and calls for respect of Iran’s legal rights
TEHRAN- As debates over Iran’s nuclear rights and Western pressures on the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) framework continue to dominate regional and international discourse, questions are being raised about the credibility of global nuclear governance.
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2025-09-12 19:23
By Mona Hojat Ansari
After Cairo talks, a cautious resumption of Iran-IAEA cooperation
Inspectors' full return to Iran hinges on sanctions and security body’s judgement
TEHRAN – After a meeting in Cairo between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, Iran and the IAEA agreed to resume cooperation on Tuesday, an agreement that seemingly pleased Grossi but created a bedlam in the Iranian parliament.
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2025-09-12 19:21
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: If IAEA remains politicized, safeguards system may collapse, ex-senior inspector warns
Abu Shadi calls for nuclear-weapon-free zone in West Asia, urges equal accountability for Israel
TEHRAN – Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently agreed to resume cooperation after the agency's inspectors left Iran during a U.S.-Israeli bombardment campaign on Iranian nuclear facilities in June, and were subsequently barred from re-entry.
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2025-09-12 19:13
Araghchi in Tunisia: Iran and Tunisia pledge stronger ties, condemn Israeli aggression
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi paid an official visit to Tunisia on Wednesday, holding high-level talks with President Kais Saied, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti, and other senior officials, as part of his broader tour of North Africa.
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2025-09-10 23:10
Brotherly bonds, mutual understanding underline Iran–Tunisia relations, says Tunisian President
TEHRAN – Tunisian President Kais Saied has described relations between Iran and Tunisia as “brotherly,” emphasizing that they are built on mutual understanding, respect, and shared positions, during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tunis on Wednesday.
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2025-09-09 15:47
Iran, Iraq sign 21-point cooperation agreement covering economy, security, and politics
TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have formalized a comprehensive 21-point agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation across economic, political, and security sectors.
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2025-09-09 15:46
We won’t negotiate our missiles: Iran foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iran has reaffirmed that its missile and defense capabilities are not subject to negotiation, even as it continues diplomatic engagement with Europe and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) amid heightened tensions over sanctions and nuclear safeguards.
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2025-09-09 15:44
By Mohammad Khatibi
Strait of Hormuz, China’s imperative for deeper engagement in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – Beijing’s growing dependence on Persian Gulf oil and its aspiration to play mediator in the West Asia disputes collide in the narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz. As more than 40% of China’s crude shipments flow through this chokepoint, how China maneuvers its ambitions without sparking a direct clash has become a vital barometer of its evolving global role.
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2025-09-07 23:08
Espionage network linked to Mossad, MKO faces trial in Iran
TEHRAN – The Court of Alborz Province has begun hearings for four individuals accused of espionage and collaboration with the terrorist Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) and the Israeli regime.
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2025-09-07 21:20
Iranian athletes urge UN to demand release of academic detained by France
TEHRAN – A coalition of 165 Iranian women athletes has implored UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to intervene in the case of Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic held in France. Detained since February for expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza, Esfandiari faces charges linked to social media posts.
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2025/09/07
By Mona Hojat Ansari
China's envoy to Iran addresses SCO summit, bilateral relations
TEHRAN – Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, hosted a press conference at his country’s embassy in northern Tehran on Sunday, inviting journalists from major Iranian and Chinese media outlets. For nearly two hours, he discussed the recent SCO summit, which he characterized as the bloc's largest gathering to date.
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2025-09-07 21:11
American activist sends message of support to Iranian people ahead of Gaza voyage
Kathy Greaves, an American activist from California and Virginia, is participating in the international solidarity flotilla Sumud, which set sail on September 7 with the aim of breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid, including food and medicine.
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2025-09-06 22:26
Western silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal undermines non-proliferation: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the European troika and the United States for losing credibility on non-proliferation, noting their silence as Israel intensifies construction at its nuclear site in Dimona.
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2025-09-06 22:25
Leader’s advisor says Trump following Hitler’s path
TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior Advisor on International Affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has likened the U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent foreign policies to the aggressive actions of Adolf Hitler prior to World War II, warning that history may be repeating itself.
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2025-09-06 22:24
No clash with neighbors unless they plot against us, Iranians tell senior Iraqi cleric
TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Hojjatoleslam Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje’i, emphasized on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic maintains peaceful relations with all neighboring countries, including those occasionally aligned with Israel, but warned that Tehran will take decisive action against any nation that engages in conspiracies against Iran’s security or sovereignty.
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2025-09-06 22:23
Iran to join other BRICS countries for naval drills in South African waters
TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy is poised to play a crucial role in safeguarding global maritime security as it joins other BRICS nations for a major naval exercise hosted by South Africa.
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2025-09-06 22:15
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: Europe has become a ‘vassal’ of US in Iran policy, says Norwegian professor
Glenn Diesen argues EU dependence on Washington leaves no room for independent diplomacy
TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Glenn Diesen, a Norwegian political scientist and professor specializing in international relations, offered a critical perspective on the U.S. approach toward Iran’s nuclear program and the escalating tensions across West Asia.
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2025-09-05 21:28
US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites violate Charter, Tehran tells UN
TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has condemned recent US and Israeli strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities as a “blatant violation” of the UN Charter, urging the international community to hold the perpetrators accountable.
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2025-09-05 21:27
Armed forces better prepared following 12-day war, says Iran’s top military command
TEHRAN – Major General Ali Abdollahi, the newly appointed commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has affirmed that the country’s armed forces are now “more prepared” and equipped with enhanced capabilities following the recent 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States.
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2025-09-05 21:25
‘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.
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2025/09/03
By Xavier Villar
Europe, Iran, and the loss of diplomatic autonomy
MADRID – In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, offered a blunt assessment of current tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and the role Europe has chosen to play in this context.
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2025-09-03 20:13
Iranian lawmakers pledge full support for missile and defense industry expansion
TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has issued a statement reaffirming its strong support for the country’s missile and defense industries, calling for the full allocation of resources and funding to strengthen national defense capabilities.