Tehran Times

2025-07-28 22:00
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Zangezur: The corridor that could break the Caucasus

With Iran’s firm opposition, renewed calls for the illegal route are all but sure to drag region into chaos

TEHRAN – The Republic of Azerbaijan is once again making a splash with its infamous corridor proposal, this time dragging the United States and NATO into the saga after it was forced to scrap its plans last year when Iranian forces amassed the border with Armenia.
- 'Zangezur corridor dreams will remain unfulfilled’: envoy

Iran details intelligence fight against Western-Israeli alliance during 12-day war

Citizens helped thwart terrorism, infiltration, separatism, and espionage

TEHRAN – Iran's Ministry of Intelligence published a statement on Monday detailing some of its operations launched to counter U.S.-Israeli plots during the 12-day war that broke out in June.
By staff writer

The ICJ Gaza case and a race against time

TEHRAN- On July 27, The Guardian reported that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has postponed its final ruling on the Gaza genocide case until at least 2027. The delay follows a six-month extension granted to Israel to prepare its defense, with the court accepting Israel’s claim that “evidential issues” related to South Africa’s genocide case necessitated more time.
By Wesam Bahrani

Gaza war draining Israeli army

TEHRAN – A rapid increase in injury of Israeli occupation soldiers is taking a high toll on the regime’s economy and society.
By Shahrokh Saei

Israel-based human rights groups: Gaza crisis is genocide, Western allies enable it

TEHRAN — The starvation crisis in Gaza, largely driven by Israeli actions, continues unabated as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration makes a symbolic gesture by allowing only a limited trickle of humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian territory.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Washington intensifying pressure on Lebanon ahead of parliamentary polls

BEIRUT — While Lebanon was awaiting Washington’s position on the latest response to Thomas Barrack’s approach to the arms monopoly, the U.S. envoy warned the Lebanese government to “act immediately.”

Politics

Iran says no talks with US until Iranian interests met

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei rejected renewed nuclear negotiations with the United States during a press briefing on Monday, declaring Tehran has "no plans" for diplomacy until Washington fundamentally changes its behavior and provides ironclad guarantees against aggression.
Tehran, Kabul commit to facilitating return of undocumented Afghan nationals residing in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran and Afghanistan are continuing high-level talks on facilitating the voluntary return of Afghan nationals residing in Iran, as part of broader efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in border management and consular affairs.
Iran successfully tests key subsystems on Nahid-2 satellite

TEHRAN – Iran has successfully tested the rotational stabilization subsystem of its Nahid-2 satellite, marking another milestone in the satellite’s ongoing in-orbit testing and evaluation process, according to the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).

Sports

Persepolis have a place in my heart forever: Alexis Guendouz

TEHRAN – Persepolis Algerian goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz bade farewell to the fans of the team with an emotional message.
Negin Zandi reflects on a historic win

TEHRAN - In a pivotal moment for Iranian women's football, Negin Zandi’s decisive goal secured the national team’s qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, marking a significant breakthrough after years of struggle and limited recognition.
Iran beat Egypt in 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran eased past Egypt 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-20) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship on Monday.

Culture

Exhibition of martyr artist Mansoureh Alikhani’s artworks showcased in Sarajevo

TEHRAN – An exhibition featuring the paintings of martyr artist Mansoureh Alikhani, one of the victims of the Israeli regime’s atrocities against Iranian soil, was held at Iran's Cultural Attaché office in Sarajevo, Bosnia on Sunday.
Iran’s “Confusion” on stage at Georgian theater festival

TEHRAN – Iran's renowned theater group Amitis will present its acclaimed production “Confusion,” written and directed by Mohammad Amin Saadi, as Iran’s official representative at the International Festival of Regional Theaters currently underway in Poti, Georgia.
"Iranian Cinema for the Homeland" program kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The "Iranian Cinema for the Homeland" initiative was inaugurated on Saturday with a screening of a restored version of Abbas Kiarostami's acclaimed film “Where Is the Friend’s House?”.

Economy

NDF to provide $3.2b of investment in renewables

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Economic Council has approved a $3.2 billion investment from the National Development Fund (NDF) to support the construction of 7,000 megawatts of solar power capacity, with a focus on rooftop units, officials said on Monday.
Capital market enters a phase of stabilizing equilibrium: SEO head

TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) said that the capital market has entered a phase of stabilizing equilibrium.
Iran boosts south pars gas output with new well commissioning

TEHRAN – Iran has increased daily gas production from the giant South Pars field by 1.6 million cubic meters following the launch of a new infield well, a senior official said on Monday.

Society

'Take swift action to end human crisis in Gaza': IRCS urges WHO, red crescent societies

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossin Kolivand, has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) and red crescent societies to reaffirm their commitment by taking immediate actions to help address the catastrophic human crisis in Gaza.
Health ministry offering diverse services to refugees in border provinces

TEHRAN –The ministry of health has expounded on a wide range of services being offered to refugees, particularly in eastern South Khorasan, northeastern Khorasan Razavi, and southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan provinces.
Zimbabwe interested in boosting environmental ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of Zimbabwe, in a meeting with Ahmad-Reza Lahijanzadeh, deputy for Marine and Wetlands at the Department of Environment, has called for the promotion of joint efforts between the two countries.

Tourism

Expert calls for four-year plan to restore historic bazaar in Lar

TEHRAN - A senior regional development planning expert has proposed the development of a four-year restoration plan for the Qeysarieh Bazaar in Lar, southern Iran, involving private sector participation and non-governmental organizations.
1000-year-old carved tombstone discovered in UNESCO-listed Yazd

TEHRAN - A historic tombstone dating back almost 1,000 years has been uncovered during restoration work at Dowlatshahi Mosque in the UNESCO-listed city of Yazd, central Iran.
TACI and foreign ministry explore ways to ease foreign arrivals by personal vehicles

TEHRAN - Implementation of a plan to allow foreign passenger cars to enter Iran through a customs clearance issued by the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) (Carnet de Passage) will lead to the development of tourism, said TACI Head Mohammad-Hossein Soufi.

International

Israel-based human rights groups: Gaza crisis is genocide, Western allies enable it

TEHRAN — The starvation crisis in Gaza, largely driven by Israeli actions, continues unabated as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration makes a symbolic gesture by allowing only a limited trickle of humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian territory.
Gaza war draining Israeli army

TEHRAN – A rapid increase in injury of Israeli occupation soldiers is taking a high toll on the regime’s economy and society.
The ICJ Gaza case and a race against time

TEHRAN- On July 27, The Guardian reported that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has postponed its final ruling on the Gaza genocide case until at least 2027. The delay follows a six-month extension granted to Israel to prepare its defense, with the court accepting Israel’s claim that “evidential issues” related to South Africa’s genocide case necessitated more time.

With Iran’s firm opposition, renewed calls for the illegal route are all but sure to drag region into chaos

Citizens helped thwart terrorism, infiltration, separatism, and espionage