Tehran Times

2025-09-02 21:15
By Mona Hojat Ansari

The lion-dragon synergy

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in China on Monday for a four-day official visit, the longest by an Iranian leader to the country. The visit is expected to strengthen economic and security ties between the two nations, and potentially deliver key benefits for Iran.
- China welcomes Iranian president-elect’s positive outlook on bilateral relations
- Iran-China ties have turned strategic: Baqeri

By Garsha Vazirian

Over 250 media outlets unite as Israel makes Gaza’s journalists its frontline targets

TEHRAN – On September 1, more than 250 news outlets in over 70 countries staged a coordinated blackout—blank front pages, darkened homepages, and interrupted broadcasts—in an unprecedented act of solidarity.
By Shahrokh Saei

US strategy in Venezuela stirs regional alarm, echoes Bolton’s coup revelations

TEHRAN – The recent deployment of United States military forces in the waters off Venezuela has reignited concerns over Washington’s long history of interventions and regime-change policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The move comes amid US claims that the deployment is intended to combat threats from regional drug cartels.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli vehicles struck in Gaza City

TEHRAN – The Palestinian resistance continues its operations against the Israeli occupation’s infantry trying to invade Gaza City via the Zeitoun neighborhood.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon’s future, one year after the US–led Israeli aggression

BEIRUT—Writing in The Telegraph, former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has said “Hezbollah shows no signs of giving up. And, for well or ill, the UN’s longstanding Lebanon peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, has such a tarnished reputation for ineffectiveness that its mandate will be ended at the end of 2026.”
Negligent JCPOA parties cannot accuse Tehran of inaction: Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected claims that Tehran failed to meet its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), saying the parties that neglected their obligations have no right to accuse Iran of inaction.

Politics

Iran denounces Arab states’ claim to Persian Gulf Islands, Arash gas field

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly reiterated its sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—its rights to the Arash gas field, and the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, responding to recent claims by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Parliament ponders response options to E3’s ‘snapback’ push

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Tuesday denounced the European troika’s decision to trigger the snapback mechanism of sanctions as “illegal” and vowed that the Islamic Republic will soon announce a unified and decisive response.
Iran and the SCO: A measured turn in Asian geopolitics

MADRID – The 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Tianjin, China, marks a significant moment for Iran and its regional strategy.

Sports

Iran U21 volleyball makes splash on world stage: Afshardoust:

TEHRAN – Volleyball expert Mahmoud Afshardoust lauded the Iranian team for winning the title at the FIVB Men's U21 World Championship 2025, saying the team have the potential to shine in the future.
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.
A new chapter for Iran's U23: can they end the Olympic drought?

TEHRAN - The stage is set for a crucial encounter as Iran’s U23 football team, affectionately known as "Team Omid," prepare to kick off its 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers.

Culture

Homayoun Shajarian to hold free outdoor concert at Azadi Square

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian vocalist Homayoun Shajarian will hold a free outdoor concert on Friday at Azadi Square in Tehran.
Cindependent Film Festival will screen Iranian short film “Ramy”

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Ramy” written and directed by Pouyan Rostami and produced by Kasra Tirsahar will have its world premiere at the 2025 Cindependent Film Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio, the U.S., which will be held from September 18 to 20.
“The Psychology of Counselling” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The Psychology of Counselling” written by Marie Percival has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Economy

Nearly 200 idle mines revived in 4 months

Tehran – Implementation of Iranian Industry, Mine and Trade Ministry’s idle mines revival, activation, and development program has led to the restoration of 196 mines in the first four months of the current Iranian year.
Iran-China ties strengthened as SCO 2025 summit delivers historic outcomes

TEHRAN – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has achieved a series of historic milestones, with China-Iran relations emerging resiliently after navigating challenges over time. These achievements reflect a steadfast commitment to principled approaches and pragmatic policies, Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu said in a statement published by IRNA.
South Korea, Iran discuss ways to boost bilateral ties

TEHRAN- In a meeting between Kim Junpyo, Ambassador of South Korea to Iran, and Hamid Qanbari, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, the South Korean Embassy in Tehran reported.

Society

Tehran, Beijing to implement joint programs in health sector

TEHRAN – Iran and China will implement joint programs in the pharmaceutical and medical fields under the 25-year agreement signed by the two countries, an official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
Knowledge-based companies to participate in UZMEDEXPO 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based firms will set up their pavilions at the 17th international exhibition of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, dentistry, and related services (UZMEDEXPO 2025), which is scheduled to be held in Tashkent from November 4 to 6, Mehr news agency reported.
Iraq seeks to benefit from Iranian academic capacities

TEHRAN – Haider Abd Dahed, the Iraqi deputy minister of higher education and scientific research, has said his country is interested in sending talented students to study in Iran's top state universities.

Tourism

Iran highlights culture, art as pillars of peace at Bali’s CHANDI 2025

TEHRAN — Hojatollah Ayoubi, senior advisor to Iran’s cultural heritage minister and head of international affairs at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, joined the “CHANDI 2025” in Bali, calling culture and art strategic assets for peace and dialogue among nations.
Commemorative stamp unveiled to mark Khorramabad’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription

KHORRAMABAD — In a landmark celebration of Iran’s deep prehistory, a commemorative stamp honoring the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley has officially been unveiled at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
Iran-Uzbekistan tourist exchange, a successful model for regional cooperation

TEHRAN-- Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Yusufjon Usmanov called Iran a valuable cultural partner for his country and said that the exchange of religious and cultural tourists will not only strengthen relations between Iran and Uzbekistan, but will also be a successful model for regional cooperation.

International

Over 250 media outlets unite as Israel makes Gaza’s journalists its frontline targets

TEHRAN – On September 1, more than 250 news outlets in over 70 countries staged a coordinated blackout—blank front pages, darkened homepages, and interrupted broadcasts—in an unprecedented act of solidarity.
US strategy in Venezuela stirs regional alarm, echoes Bolton’s coup revelations

TEHRAN – The recent deployment of United States military forces in the waters off Venezuela has reignited concerns over Washington’s long history of interventions and regime-change policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The move comes amid US claims that the deployment is intended to combat threats from regional drug cartels.
Israeli vehicles struck in Gaza City

TEHRAN – The Palestinian resistance continues its operations against the Israeli occupation’s infantry trying to invade Gaza City via the Zeitoun neighborhood.