Tehran Times

2025-08-03 21:24
By Mona Hojat Ansari

From Zahhak to Netanyahu: Iran’s eternal struggle against division

TEHRAN – Iran is a nation composed of different groups of people. Persians, Azeris, Gilaks, Mazandaranis, Balochis, Turkmens, Kurds, Lors, and Arabs have long lived alongside each other within a geographical expanse that was once far larger than what is known as Iran today.

By Bahram Moradi

US standing against global will for Palestinian state

TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has shown contempt for the leaders of France, Britain, and Canada for planning to recognize the Palestinian state, calling them “clumsy”.
Tehran, Islamabad ink 12 co-op documents in various fields

TEHRAN- Iran and Pakistan signed 12 documents for cooperation in different areas, in Islamabad on Sunday, during the visit of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan.
Iran establishes new defense council to centralize military strategy

TEHRAN – In a move to strengthen national security coordination, Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved the creation of a new defense council, operating under Article 176 of the Constitution.
By staff writer

Breaking with Bibi: Democrats’ bid to protect Zionism, not Palestinians

TEHRAN — A growing number of US Democrats is openly criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip — a sign of shifting political winds in Washington.
By Wesam Bahrani

Thousands of settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque

TEHRAN – Thousands of Israeli settlers, led by the regime’s government minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied al-Quds.

Politics

Iran Army Chief: ‘Missiles and drones ready for action’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Army Chief, Major General Amir Hatami, declared the nation’s missile and drone capabilities to be “permanent and ready for operations.”
Tehran unveils identities of Israeli pilots involved in bombing of Iran

TEHRAN – On Saturday, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported an intelligence breakthrough: Iranian operatives have assembled comprehensive profiles on the Israeli regime’s pilots, commanders, and drone operators who were involved in launching the unprovoked June assault against Iran.
IAEA delegation to visit Iran without inspectors, Al Mayadeen reports

TEHRAN – An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation will arrive in Tehran next week to discuss implementing Iran’s binding parliamentary law suspending formal cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Al Mayadeen reported Sunday, citing anonymous sources.

Sports

Our goal is to make history at World Games: Anahita Mehtarpour

TEHRAN – Anahita Mahtarpour, a member of Iran’s women’s canoe polo team, believes that Team Melli have the potential to make history at the 2025 World Games.
Iran freestyle runners-up in 2025 World U17 Championships

TEHRAN - The 2025 U17 World Championships wrapped on Sunday evening at Ano Liosia Olympic Hall in Athens, Greece with the U.S. winning the men’s freestyle team title in dramatic fashion.
Former Iran football president Mostafavi laid to rest

TEHRAN – Dariush Mostafavi, former president of the Iran Football Federation, was laid to rest on Sunday at Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery in Tehran. He passed away on Friday night at the age of 81 in Tehran due to pancreatic cancer.

Culture

Arbaeen theater festival celebrates sacred pilgrimage with cultural performances

TEHRAN- The 9th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival is set to open on Tuesday, featuring a diverse range of theatrical and cultural performances in honor of the sacred pilgrimage, the organizers have announced.
Filmmaker Mikhalkov condemns Israeli attack on Iran, calls for unity against global dominance

TEHRAN- In a statement issued through the Public Relations Department of the Cinema Organization of Iran (COI) on Sunday, Nikita Mikhalkov, the acclaimed Russian filmmaker, condemned the Israeli regime’s atrocities during the 12-day war against Iranian soil.
Melbourne International Film Festival to host four films by Iranian directors

TEHRAN – Four films by Iranian filmmakers has been selected by the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) to attend its 73rd edition, set to take place from August 7 to 24 in Melbourne, Australia.

Economy

Iran’s road transit surpasses 5m tons in 4 months

TEHRAN - More than 5.1 million tons of goods transited through Iran's road network during the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 20–July 21), according to the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization.
NIDC drills 48 oil, gas wells in 4 months amid rising output plans

TEHRAN - The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has drilled and completed 48 oil and gas wells across onshore and offshore regions during the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 20–July 21), marking a year-on-year increase of 17 wells.
Iran–Pakistan trade conference opens in Islamabad with President Pezeshkian in attendance

TEHRAN - The Iran–Pakistan Business Conference opened in Islamabad on Sunday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance, alongside a high-ranking delegation. The event was hosted by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Society

Tehran, Islamabad to develop ties on meteorology

TEHRAN – Meteorological organizations of Iran and Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote cooperation on meteorology, atmospheric science, and hazards.
Educational workshop being held for environmental protection students

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE), in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is conducting an educational workshop to empower students studying environmental protection.
IRCS denounces Israeli strikes on Red Crescent HQ in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has condemned the airstrike on the headquarters of the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Khan Yunis, Gaza, by Israeli forces.

Tourism

Seljuk, Ilkhanid oil lamps transferred to National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN--According to an official in charge of the dossier for the UNESCO registration of Masuleh Cultural Landscape, two metal oil lamps from the Seljuk (11th–12th centuries) and Ilkhanid (13th–14th centuries) periods, discovered in Masuleh, have been transferred to the National Museum of Iran for permanent display.
Promoting green tourism, a joint strategy of DoE and Cultural Heritage Ministry

TEHRAN-- Shina Ansari, Vice President and Head of Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE), emphasized the need to redesign the tourism development model in Iran and urged for improving strategic cooperation with Cultural Heritage Ministry in green tourism field.
Exploration of historical Soltaniyeh Dome continues

TEHRAN—Abolfazl Ali, Director of the Soltaniyeh World Heritage Base, gave news of continuation of the new excavation season in the area of Abvab al-Bar with the aim of identifying the Ilkhanid architectures and rereading the historical structures.

International

Thousands of settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque

TEHRAN – Thousands of Israeli settlers, led by the regime’s government minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied al-Quds.
Breaking with Bibi: Democrats’ bid to protect Zionism, not Palestinians

TEHRAN — A growing number of US Democrats is openly criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip — a sign of shifting political winds in Washington.
Witkoff’s Gaza visit: A ‘photo-op’ meant to whitewash US-Israeli ‘bloodbaths’

TEHRAN — The visit of US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy to Gaza, framed as a humanitarian mission, appears to be a calculated effort to whitewash a humanitarian catastrophe widely seen as fueled by American support for Israel’s ongoing war on the enclave.