Tehran Times

2025-09-01 22:34
By Soheila Zarfam

SCO ‘strongly’ condemns US-Israeli war against Iran

Multipolarity takes center stage in bloc’s largest-ever summit held in Tianjin, China

TEHRAN – Gathering in China's Tianjin on Monday for the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), leaders from Asia's major powers displayed a growing determination to chart a new path, diverging from a West increasingly defined by heavy-handed U.S. policies and Europe's struggle for relevance.
- SCO can foster regional, international peace: Iran acting president
- Carry forward ‘Shanghai Spirit’, Open up a new chapter of cooperation

By Garsha Vazirian

A subcontractor abandoned: PA discovers collaboration buys no protection, or visas

The visa ban is an assault on Palestinian representation

TEHRAN – The Trump administration announced Friday it would deny and revoke visas for about 80 senior Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York in September. The move, unprecedented in scope, would bar most of the Palestinian delegation from one of their few global platforms.
By Soheila Zarfam

'Behind the beautiful image US projects lies a sinister reality'

Pezeshkian says US foreign policy principles create endless wars

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told a group of his country’s political activists during a televised interview that he does not think the United States would begin to move towards peace any time soon, adding that while Iran is not seeking war, it is always ready to fight one.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

47th anniversary of Sayyed Musa al-Sadr’s disappearance

BEIRUT — On Sunday, Lebanon marks the 47th anniversary of the disappearance of Sayyed Musa al-Sadr, the founder of the Resistance against Israeli occupation, along with his two companions—Sheikh Muhammad Yaqoub and journalist Abbas Badreddine.
By staff writer

Rising Gaza famine sparks calls for Europe to pressure Israel

TEHRAN – European governments are facing increasing pressure to act against Israel as civilian casualties mount and widespread starvation intensifies in Gaza amid the nearly two-year-long conflict in the Palestinian territory.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli casualties and “missing” soldiers

TEHRAN – Hebrew media have described “security incidents” in Gaza City as one of the most difficult since October 7, 2023.

Politics

Russia and China join Iran to reject E3 ‘snapback’ trigger as legally baseless

TEHRAN – In a move that appeared to signal unity, Iran, Russia, and China jointly denounced the European powers' (E3) attempt to trigger the JCPOA’s so-called snapback mechanism as “legally baseless” and “politically destructive.”
Exclusive: West using ‘snapback’ for political manipulation, says former UN expert

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview, the Tehran Times engaged with Alfred de Zayas, a distinguished professor of international law at the Geneva School of Diplomacy, former Secretary of the UN Human Rights Committee, and former UN Independent Expert on International Order (2012-18).
The snapback mechanism: Europe’s last gamble and Iran’s road to sovereignty

TEHRAN – On August 29, 2025, the European troika announced the activation of the so-called “snapback” mechanism, seeking to reimpose all UN sanctions on Iran. In Western media this move was framed as a defense of the nuclear order and international security.

Sports

Asian Youth Para Games a chance to Unearth new talents: Kargari

TEHRAN – Ghafour Kargari, president of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC), says the Asian Youth Para Games 2025 are a valuable opportunity to identify talented athletes for the 2026 Asian Para Games and the 2028 Paralympic Games.
Undefeated & Unstoppable: Iran's golden generation dominates world stage

TEHRAN - The Iranian U21 men's national volleyball team have once again cemented their status as a global powerhouses, securing a historic third consecutive World Championship title with an undefeated run at the 2025 FIVB tournament in Jiangmen, China.
Iran defeat India in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran earned their second successive win in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, beating India 3-0 in Group B on Monday.

Culture

Two Iranian films participating in 4th Ethnological Film Festival in Montenegro

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature documentary “Isatis” directed by Alireza Dehghan opened the 4th Ethnological Film Festival in Risan, Montenegro, on August 30, and the short film “Shadow of the King” by Hadi Shariati is taking part in the event.
IAF to show by Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck”

TEHRAN – The 2024 American fantasy drama film “The Life of Chuck” written and directed by Mike Flanagan will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.
Iranshahr Theater hosting “The Murder of Mr. Haversham”

TEHRAN – Iranshahr Theater in Tehran is hosting the play “The Murder of Mr. Haversham” every night on the stage of its Master Samandarian Hall.

Economy

Iran’s non-oil exports nears $21b in 5 months

TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil goods worth $20.92 billion in the first five months of the current Iranian year (March 21-August 22), accounting for more than 61 million tons of shipments, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.
Iran opens largest rooftop solar power plant in Khorasan Razavi

TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated its largest rooftop solar power plant on Tuesday in the Chenaran industrial town of Khorasan Razavi Province, with a capacity of 4.5 megawatts, provincial officials said.
ICC chief says cooperatives key to fair growth, sustainable development

TEHRAN – Cooperatives represent not only an economic model but also a practical philosophy for achieving equitable growth and sustainable development, the head of Iran Chamber of Cooperatives (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Society

Mustafa Prize 2025 announces winners

TEHRAN – The winners of the 6th Mustafa (PBUH) Prize were announced on Tuesday in a press briefing held at the secretariat of the Mustafa Prize in Tehran.
IRCS ready to aid quake-hit Afghanistan

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced readiness to send relief supplies and rescue forces to assist people impacted by the earthquake in Afghanistan.
UNICEF supplies Iran with rabies, pentavalent, and rotavirus vaccines

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has procured large consignments of rabies, pentavalent, and rotavirus vaccines to immunize children against life-threatening diseases.

Tourism

Effort underway to safeguard Persepolis from ongoing erosion

TEHRAN – Iran is finalizing a comprehensive management and conservation plan for Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Fars province, amid growing concerns from experts about erosion of its ancient stone reliefs, the site’s director said.
Isfahan tourism festival begins with 90 events

TEHRAN— An enormous tourism festival in Isfahan has commenced to highlight the endless charms of the province, whose capital of the same name was the seat of power in the 17th century.
Iran attends Chandi Summit 2025 in Indonesia

TEHRAN— Hojjatollah Ayyubi, who heads the Tourism Ministry’s Center for International Affairs, arrived Bali on Monday to attend Chandi Summit 2025, which will take place from September 3-5, 2025, at the Bali Beach Convention.

International

Israel's chilling assault on Gaza City

TEHRAN – The Israeli military on Friday declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone,” ending the so-called “tactical pauses” that had allowed limited food deliveries into the besieged north. The move has heightened fears of another mass displacement as Israel prepares what appears to be a major ground assault.
47th anniversary of Sayyed Musa al-Sadr’s disappearance

BEIRUT — On Sunday, Lebanon marks the 47th anniversary of the disappearance of Sayyed Musa al-Sadr, the founder of the Resistance against Israeli occupation, along with his two companions—Sheikh Muhammad Yaqoub and journalist Abbas Badreddine.
Rising Gaza famine sparks calls for Europe to pressure Israel

TEHRAN – European governments are facing increasing pressure to act against Israel as civilian casualties mount and widespread starvation intensifies in Gaza amid the nearly two-year-long conflict in the Palestinian territory.