Tehran Times

2025-07-23 22:22
Iran won’t forgo legal right to enrichment: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian says uranium enrichment will continue on Iranian soil in full compliance with international law, reaffirming Tehran’s principled opposition to nuclear weapons on religious, strategic, and humanitarian grounds.

Iran and Europeans begin nuclear talks in Istanbul

TEHRAN – Iran pushed back on Friday on suggestions of extending a UN resolution that ratifies a 2015 nuclear deal as it began the first face-to-face talks with Western powers.
By Bahram Moradi

Trump has turned US into a rogue and pariah state

TEHRAN – The United States under the leadership of Donald Trump is almost at odds with all countries except Israel. The Trump administration is also defying established international institutions, such as UNESCO and the International Criminal Court.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Barrack, the Don Quixote of US imperialism

BEIRUT — Colonialism was not merely a political and economic hegemony exercised by Western powers over large parts of the world. It was also a profound cultural and ideological plot intended to distort the history of colonized peoples, to fool them, and to impose deviant models of knowledge and values on them.
By Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei, Professor of Law at Tehran University

Treaty-breakers in the position of claimants

Europe’s blatant misstep in invoking the Snapback Mechanism

Within the systematic framework of international law, general legal principles can be regarded as the very foundations of the global order, playing an irreplaceable role in safeguarding the credibility and integrity of international law.
Iran Navy, Air Defense thwart US warship incursion near territorial waters

TEHRAN – Iranian forces repelled the U.S. destroyer DDG Fitzgerald from approaching Iran's monitored waters in the Oman Sea early Wednesday.

Politics

'Genocidal brutality', Iran condemns Israeli systematic starvation of civilians in Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a forceful condemnation of the Israeli war in Gaza, denouncing the regime’s “genocidal brutality” and systematic starvation of civilians.
Three border guards martyred in armed clash with terrorist group in Kurdistan

TEHRAN – Three Iranian border guards were martyred in an intense armed confrontation with terrorists during a patrol at point zero on the border, according to General Faraj Rostami, commander of Kurdistan Border Guards.
Tehran will defend its rights under UN Charter and non-proliferation regime: FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s determination to safeguard its national interests and sovereign rights within the framework of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Sports

Iran beat Poland in 2025 Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Poland 3-2 (25–22, 25–14, 17–25, 14–25, 15–13) in 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship on Friday.
Iran fifth in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran came fifth in the 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship, beating Chinese Taipei 34-33 in penalty shootout after the game tied 30-30 in the regular time.
Iran edged by Spain in 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran fell short to Spain 3-2 (22–25, 25–20, 23–25, 25–21, 12–15) in 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship on Thursday.

Culture

Tazieh performances to go on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN – The Tehran Pardis Theater Complex will host a group of performers presenting tazieh, the Iranian passion play, beginning Thursday evening in observance of Muharram.
Documentary on Gaza wins Golden Apricot award at Yerevan International Film Festival

TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the 22nd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival took place on July 20, and the documentary “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” about life in Gaza during the ongoing Israeli military actions won an award.
IAF to show Japanese animation “The Secret World of Arrietty”

TEHRAN – The 2010 Japanese animated fantasy film “The Secret World of Arrietty,” also simply known as “Arrietty,” directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday.

Economy

Pezeshkian visits major water projects in Alborz province

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Karaj Dam, the Ziaran to Bilaghan water transmission pipeline project, and several other important projects in Alborz Province.
Energy Ministry aims to add 1,000 MW of solar power monthly amid summer electricity crunch

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Ministry plans to bring 1,000 megawatts of new solar power online each month during the hot season, a senior energy official said, as the country faces growing electricity demand driven by extreme summer heat.
NIGC launches 1st smart gas network project in northeastern province

TEHRAN – National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has inaugurated its first smart gas network project in Khorasan Razavi Province, in the northeast of the country, installing 22 sensors across 114 critical locations to enable real-time monitoring and intelligent management of gas infrastructure, the company’s head announced.

Society

UNHCR representative commends Iran's efforts in educating refugees

TEHRAN –United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, has lauded the efforts of the Education Ministry in supporting and providing services to foreign students.
Hepatitis Awareness Week to be marked

TEHRAN – The national Hepatitis Awareness Week is scheduled to be observed from July 26 to August 2.
Persian Leopard spotted in Lorestan for first time

TEHRAN – A Persian leopard has been observed through cameras installed in Sefid Kuh, a protected area in western Lorestan province.

Tourism

Iranian paleontologist unveils world’s first fossilized bird mating dance in Miocene strata

TEHRAN - In a groundbreaking paleontological discovery, Iranian scientist Dr. Nasrollah Abbassi, researcher at the University of Zanjan, has uncovered the world’s first fossilized evidence of an ancient bird mating ritual—captured in stunning detail in the Miocene Upper Red Formation of northwestern Iran.
Flydubai is to resume international flights at Bushehr airport

TEHRAN - Flydubai airline will resume international flights to and from Bushehr airport starting Saturday, the airport’s director announced on Thursday.
Japan reduces travel warning to Iran

TEHRAN – Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reduced its travel warning to Iran to Level 3 from a previously-declared Level 4.

International

Western lip service won’t stop Israeli genocide in Gaza

TEHRAN — Western powers have launched a calculated charm offensive aimed at Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as global outrage intensifies over Israel’s ongoing military assault and enforced starvation of the besieged enclave.
Trump has turned US into a rogue and pariah state

TEHRAN – The United States under the leadership of Donald Trump is almost at odds with all countries except Israel. The Trump administration is also defying established international institutions, such as UNESCO and the International Criminal Court.
Barrack, the Don Quixote of US imperialism

BEIRUT — Colonialism was not merely a political and economic hegemony exercised by Western powers over large parts of the world. It was also a profound cultural and ideological plot intended to distort the history of colonized peoples, to fool them, and to impose deviant models of knowledge and values on them.

Europe’s blatant misstep in invoking the Snapback Mechanism