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

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.
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.

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

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 – 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

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

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

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

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 - 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

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.