Tehran Times

2025-09-19 21:14
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Iran says Europe ignored ‘logical’ offer based on ‘baseless excuses’

A day after Macron accused Araghchi of lacking agency, the E3 caved in to US pressure and officially began snapback of UN sanctions

TEHRAN – As a leader who has frequently talked about how “concerned” he is about Iran’s battered nuclear program in recent weeks, Emanuel Macron of France inarguably blunted any efforts to prevent tensions from shooting up when he sat down with a Zionist journalist on Thursday and announced that Europe will re-instate UN sanctions against Iran, regardless of what the country has done or might do in the future.
- Will European TNT demolish NPT?
- After Cairo talks, a cautious resumption of Iran-IAEA cooperation

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: EU bans on Israel remain symbolic, says Swedish university scholar

Ashok Swain says public outrage from European capitals forced Brussels to act

TEHRAN - As tensions in Gaza and the West Bank escalate, the European Union has taken an unprecedented step by proposing the suspension of trade concessions with Israel, signaling growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis. The move comes amid widespread protests across European capitals, raising questions about the effectiveness of symbolic sanctions versus tangible political pressure.
By Garsha Vazirian

Gaza offensive reaches ‘cataclysmic’ scale as US shields Israel at UN

TEHRAN – Israeli forces have intensified their offensive on Gaza City, unleashing a combination of airstrikes, drone attacks, and ground assaults that have left neighborhoods in ruins.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli officers killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli army has confirmed the deaths of four officers in battles in the Gaza Strip as the armed wing of Hamas issues a stern warning.
By Mohammad Khatibi

Axis of Resistance: New era of decentralized warfare or unchartered territory

TEHRAN – As tensions flare across West Asia, many are asking what lies ahead for the ‘Axis of Resistance’ after its leadership and some of its capabilities took important blows.
By Mohammad Mahdizadeh, Iranian expert in international military history

Ibrahim Aghil: The architect of ‘Hezbollah military doctrine’

TEHRAN – It has been one year since the assassination of General Hajj Ibrahim Aghil, Hezbollah’s operations chief, along with 14 of his comrades and fellow officers in an Israeli air raid on the southern suburb of Beirut (Dahia).

Politics

Russia showed ‘good and firm’ stance during Israeli-US war on Iran, says top commander

TEHRAN – Iran’s top military commander has praised Russia for its “very good and firm” position at the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in opposing Israel’s 12-day war against the Islamic Republic in June.
At UN, Iran defends Syria’s sovereignty and blasts Israeli expansionist agenda

TEHRAN – Iran has once again underscored its unwavering support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, declaring that any attempts to impose external agendas or fragment the country are unacceptable.
Iran defers UN draft resolution on nuclear sites attacks after US pressure

TEHRAN – Iran announced on Friday that it has decided to defer consideration of a draft resolution aimed at prohibiting attacks and threats of attack against nuclear facilities, noting that the move was taken to counter the unlawful pressure and intimidation exerted by the United States on the IAEA General Conference.

Sports

Iran’s Mirzazadeh seizes gold at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Amin Mirzazadeh of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Friday.
Iran’s Farrokhi collects gold at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN - Gholamreza Farrokhi of Iran won a gold medal in the men’s Greco-Roman 82kg weight class of the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Friday.
Persepolis, Chadormalou share spoils at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis were held to a goalless draw by Chadormalou at the Takhti Stadium on Matchweek 4 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Friday.

Culture

Iranian educator, writer Samineh Baghcheban passes away at 97

TEHRAN – The distinguished Iranian educator Samineh Baghcheban passed away in Tehran on September 17 at the age of 97.
“Yellowface” appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American writer Rebecca F. Kuang’s book “Yellowface” has recently been published by Majazi Publications in Tehran.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of paintings by Mahtab Akbarzadeh is currently on display in an exhibit at Binesh Gallery. Named “I Live in Silence”, the exhibition runs until September 27 at the gallery located at 22 Khakzad Alley, Vali-e Asr Ave.

Economy

Iran, Russia discuss boosting economic co-op ahead of 19th joint committee meeting

Tehran – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad on Wednesday met Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov and Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller in Tehran to review economic cooperation and preparations for the next meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee, the Oil Ministry’s news agency Shana reported.
Rail freight through Iranian ports rises 14% in 5 months on year

Tehran – Iran moved about 3.6 million tons of cargo through its ports by rail in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), up 14 percent from the same period last year, the head of commercial affairs at Iran Railways said.
Iran, Azerbaijan to hold joint economic committee meeting next week

Tehran – The head of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Chamber of Commerce said the two countries will hold a meeting of their joint economic commitee in Tehran next week, with Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev attending, Tasnim news agency reported.

Society

Iran, Cuba follow up on joint vaccine production

TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, the senior advisor to the health minister, and Tania Margarita Cruz Hernandez, Cuba’s Acting Minister of Public Health, have discussed ways to expand medical and scientific ties between the two countries, taking further actions on boosting cooperation in vaccine production and the biotechnology sector.
World Space Week to be marked

TEHRAN – The World Space Week - the largest annual space event in the world - will be observed from October 4 to 10.
Iran explores ways to foster co-op with Universal Post Union, APPU

TEHRAN – The CEO of the National Post Company of Iran, Mohammad Ahmadi, in separate meetings with the 28th Universal Post Congress Chair, Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, and the secretary general of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union of India, Vinaya Prakash Singh, has explored avenues for enhancing collaborations.

Tourism

Isfahan launches first film tourism map to highlight city’s movie locations

ISFAHAN – Isfahan unveiled its first tourism map of film shooting locations on Wednesday, offering visitors an interactive way to explore the city’s cultural and cinematic heritage.
60,000 Chinese tourists visit Iran annually: ambassador

TEHRAN--Emphasizing the deepening of scientific and cultural relations between Iran and China, the Chinese ambassador to Iran stated that 60,000 Chinese tourists visit Iran annually.
Israeli airstrikes damage Yemen’s National Museum, Houthi authorities say

TEHRAN – Israeli airstrikes have damaged Yemen’s National Museum in the capital Sanaa, shattering windows and doors and raising concerns over the safety of its collection, Houthi officials and local archaeologists said.

International

Exclusive: EU bans on Israel remain symbolic, says Swedish university scholar

TEHRAN - As tensions in Gaza and the West Bank escalate, the European Union has taken an unprecedented step by proposing the suspension of trade concessions with Israel, signaling growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis. The move comes amid widespread protests across European capitals, raising questions about the effectiveness of symbolic sanctions versus tangible political pressure.
Gaza offensive reaches ‘cataclysmic’ scale as US shields Israel at UN

TEHRAN – Israeli forces have intensified their offensive on Gaza City, unleashing a combination of airstrikes, drone attacks, and ground assaults that have left neighborhoods in ruins.
Israeli officers killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli army has confirmed the deaths of four officers in battles in the Gaza Strip as the armed wing of Hamas issues a stern warning.