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  • SCO ‘strongly’ condemns US-Israeli war against Iran  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

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

    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.

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

    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. 

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

    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.

  • Rising Gaza famine sparks calls for Europe to pressure Israel

    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.

  • Israeli casualties and “missing” soldiers 

    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. 

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  • Exclusive: West using ‘snapback’ for political manipulation, says former UN expert

    Exclusive: West using ‘snapback’ for political manipulation, says former UN expert

  • Exclusive: Iran must adopt dual-track strategy to secure Caucasus role, says Italian analyst

    Exclusive: Iran must adopt dual-track strategy to secure Caucasus role, says Italian analyst

  • Exclusive: Killing journalists in Gaza is Israel’s policy, says Al Jazeera bureau chief

    Exclusive: Killing journalists in Gaza is Israel’s policy, says Al Jazeera bureau chief

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  • South Caucasus route takes center stage in Iran-Armenia talks as two sides plan strategic pact

    South Caucasus route takes center stage in Iran-Armenia talks as two sides plan strategic pact

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  • US standing against global will for Palestinian state

    US standing against global will for Palestinian state

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  • China-Iran relations see new momentums

    China-Iran relations see new momentums

Politics

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

    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

    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

    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

  • Iran defeat India in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

    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.

  • Iran’s Hosseini selected MVP of 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship

    Iran’s Hosseini selected MVP of 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship

    TEHRAN - Iran’s Matin Hosseini was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship after powering his side to a second consecutive world title in Jiangmen, China.

  • Iran beat Kazakhstan at FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025

    Iran beat Kazakhstan at FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025

    TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan 90-41 in their second match in Group D of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 on Monday.

Culture

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

    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”

    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”

    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

  • Strategic alignment: Iran-China economic relations in shadow of SCO

    Strategic alignment: Iran-China economic relations in shadow of SCO

    TEHRAN- The economic relationship between Iran and China is a compelling narrative of ancient ties being reforged into a modern strategic partnership. Rooted in millennia of cultural and commercial exchange along the historic Silk Road, this relationship has entered a dynamic new phase in recent decades. Driven by geopolitical shifts and complementary economic needs, the burgeoning partnership is now being institutionalized and accelerated, with Iran’s recent full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) acting as a powerful catalyst for deeper integration.

  • Tehran, Yerevan explore rail, trade cooperation under INSTC framework

    Tehran, Yerevan explore rail, trade cooperation under INSTC framework

    TEHRAN – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI) and his Armenian counterpart discussed expanding technical and operational cooperation in rail transport among CIS member states during a recent visit to Russia.

  • NIORDC to boost refining capacity by 180,000 bpd, launch 3 fuel quality projects

    NIORDC to boost refining capacity by 180,000 bpd, launch 3 fuel quality projects

    TEHRAN – Iran plans to raise its refining capacity by 180,000 barrels per day (bpd) by the end of the current Iranian year in March 2026 and bring three major fuel quality projects online, the head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said.

Society

  • Iran shines at INNOVERSE 2025

    Iran shines at INNOVERSE 2025

    TEHRAN – Iranian students have managed to grab 13 medals - three gold medals, four silver medals, and six bronze medals - at the INNOVERSE International Invention & Innovation Expo, showcasing their exceptional talents in science and technology.

  • Tehran to play host to Royan Intl. Twin Congress

    Tehran to play host to Royan Intl. Twin Congress

    TEHRAN –Royan International Twin Congress, including the 26th Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, the 21st Congress on Stem Cell Biology and Technology, and the 20th seminar on Nursery and Midwifery, is planned to be held in Tehran from September 3 to 5.

  • National AI congress in natural resources to spotlight challenges in education, research

    National AI congress in natural resources to spotlight challenges in education, research

    TEHRAN – The first national congress on artificial intelligence (AI) in natural resources aims to focus on challenges in education, research, and its applications in agriculture, natural resources, and the environment.

Tourism

  • Beijing exhibit features 7,000 years of Iranian civilization in digital format

    Beijing exhibit features 7,000 years of Iranian civilization in digital format

    TEHRAN – Iran’s National Museum is showcasing 7,000 years of civilization in digital format at a new exhibition in Beijing that brings together cultural relics from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

  • Iranian deputy minister named evaluator for World Crafts bid

    Iranian deputy minister named evaluator for World Crafts bid

    TEHRAN - Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts and traditional arts, has been selected as an international evaluator to assess the nomination of Sibay in Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic as a World Crafts City, Iran’s Cultural Heritage News Agency reported.

  • Tehran to host trade show dedicated to camping and ecotourism

    Tehran to host trade show dedicated to camping and ecotourism

    TEHRAN - Iran will hold a trade show dedicated to ecotourism, camping, and related industries from Sept. 3 to 6 at Shah-e Aftab International Fairground in southern Tehran, a tourism official said on Monday.

International

  • Israel's chilling assault on Gaza City

    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

    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

    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.

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  • Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement

    Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement

  • Gazan Journalists attacked by Israel

    Gazan Journalists attacked by Israel

  • Brother of Iranian scientist murdered in Israeli strike speaks out

    Brother of Iranian scientist murdered in Israeli strike speaks out

  • Footage shows Israel hit a kindergarten in Tehran

    Footage shows Israel hit a kindergarten in Tehran

  • Delegates and ambassadors from 28 countries visited the IRIB building

    Delegates and ambassadors from 28 countries visited the IRIB building

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  • Tehran, Yerevan explore rail, trade cooperation under INSTC framework

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  • Iran defeat India in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

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  • Iran shines at INNOVERSE 2025

  • NIORDC to boost refining capacity by 180,000 bpd, launch 3 fuel quality projects

  • Iran top Saudi Arabia at FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025

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  • Citizens join Tehran’s commemorative Arbaeen walk

    Citizens join Tehran’s commemorative Arbaeen walk

  • FAO representative speaks with the Tehran Times on objectives and prioritized plans

    FAO representative speaks with the Tehran Times on objectives and prioritized plans

  • Tehran Times tours wreckage of Evin Prison after Israeli attack

    Tehran Times tours wreckage of Evin Prison after Israeli attack

  • The Tehran Times interviews Head of Iran's Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation Saeed Ohadi

    The Tehran Times interviews Head of Iran's Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation Saeed Ohadi

  • Tehran unveils “Childrenof the Sky” memorial in honor of recent Zionist attack victims

    Tehran unveils “Childrenof the Sky” memorial in honor of recent Zionist attack victims

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  • Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement

    Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement

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    BRICS Motor Rally: from Urals to Moscow in five days

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    Innovations without borders

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