Tehran Times

2025-08-29 21:25
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Another blow to diplomacy

E3 tells UNSC it’s triggering ‘snapback’ to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran, Tehran says it will respond

TEHRAN – When Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was vying for the presidency last year, his willingness to give diplomacy with the West another chance was his main point of distinction from his conservative rival, Saeed Jalili, who has likened negotiating Iran's nuclear program with the West to the biblical story of the Israelites worshipping a "golden calf." Perhaps Iranians voted for Pezeshkian because they believed a diplomatic solution with the West was still possible.
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By Garsha Vazirian

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.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Army strongly opposes plan to pit Lebanese against each other

Corrupt judiciary is rewarding traitors and embezzlers

BEIRUT — Since the resistance liberated southern Lebanon in 2000, addressing the issue of Lebanese collaborators with the Israeli entity has remained one of the key tests of the Lebanese state’s resolve in safeguarding national security.
By staff writer

500+ UN staff demand Israel’s Gaza war be called genocide

TEHRAN – Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip, combined with its deliberate starvation policy, continues unchecked in the besieged Palestinian territory.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Iran must adopt dual-track strategy to secure Caucasus role, says Italian analyst

Boltuc stresses Tehran should act as stabilizer to counter US, NATO, and Turkish encroachment

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Silvia Boltuc, an Italian geopolitical analyst and Managing Director of Special Eurasia, analyzes how a foreign-operated corridor could reshape Iran’s strategic environment in the South Caucasus.
By Shina Ansari, head of the Department of Environment

The environmental toll of war: a crisis we often overlook

TEHRAN - When wars break out, the news usually focuses on the tragic loss of human lives, injuries, and damage to buildings and infrastructure. But behind these visible horrors lies a similarly harrowing, though less visible, consequence of wars—one that rarely gets the attention it deserves: the long-lasting harm war does to the environment.

Politics

On the president’s visit to China

TEHRAN – China is set to host two major international events in the near future: the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Tehran Times exclusive vindicated: IAEA Chief declares UN Secretary-General bid

TEHRAN – Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has officially confirmed his intention to run for the post of United Nations secretary-general when António Guterres’ term ends in January 2027.
Pezeshkian calls China a strategic partner for Iran ahead of Beijing visit

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China as “strategic,” stressing that Tehran is a reliable partner for Beijing in political, economic, and international arenas—particularly in confronting unilateralism.

Sports

Iran defeat Afghanistan in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran came back from a goal down to defeat Afghanistan 3-1 in the opening match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Friday.
Iran still fifth in FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking

TEHRAN - Brazil, Portugal, Morocco, Iran, Costa Rica and New Zealand continue to lead their respective confederations in the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking.
Iran unchanged in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking

TEHRAN - The latest edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking features 12 new teams, reflecting the booming popularity of the game ahead of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines, which kicks off this coming November.

Culture

NLAI chairman appreciates distribution of “Shahnameh” in Tajikistan

TEHRAN - At a meeting between the chairman of the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) Gholamreza Amirkhani and the Ambassador of Tajikistan Nizomiddin Zohidi in Tehran on Wednesday, both sides emphasized the exchange of resources, dispatch of researchers, and the organization of joint workshops.
Homa Theater will stage Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

TEHRAN – Homa Theater in Tehran will stage the romantic comedy play “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare from September 1.
11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival will host Iranian films, juror

TEHRAN –Two films from Iran will participate in the 11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival, where an Iranian filmmaker will also serve as a jury member.

Economy

Iran, Pakistan expand flight capacity to 24 weekly services

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have increased their flight capacity from 15 to 24 weekly services for each side, the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran said.
Energy Ministry brings 150 MW of solar power plants online across 8 provinces

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Ministry has inaugurated 150 megawatts of solar power plants across eight provinces, most of them in 3.0 MW units, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said at a ceremony marking Government Week.
TPO urges private sector to expand economic ties with Arab states

TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has called on private companies to take greater advantage of growing opportunities in Arab markets, a senior official said.

Society

The environmental toll of war: a crisis we often overlook

TEHRAN - When wars break out, the news usually focuses on the tragic loss of human lives, injuries, and damage to buildings and infrastructure. But behind these visible horrors lies a similarly harrowing, though less visible, consequence of wars—one that rarely gets the attention it deserves: the long-lasting harm war does to the environment.
MOU signed to accelerate plasma medicine industry’s growth

TEHRAN – Concerning the significance of integrating new technologies into the healthcare system, a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed to promote the country's status in the plasma medicine industry.
Intl. conference on Iran's smart cities, AI slated for November

TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the sixth international conference with the theme of Iran's smart cities and artificial intelligence, which is scheduled to be held from November 4 to 6.

Tourism

Iran to host debut tourism expo focused on children and teens

TEHRAN – Iran will host its first festival and exhibition on children and youth tourism in Tehran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra to perform at Persepolis, minister confirms

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has said that the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will stage a concert on Sept. 6 at Persepolis, the UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, to mark the orchestra’s 100th anniversary.
Kermanshah invites 13 Iraqi travel agencies to boost tourism

TEHRAN—Kermanshah Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has invited 13 Iraqi travel agencies to the western province in an effort to attract tourists from the neighboring country and exploit the investment potential in the tourism industry.

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.
Army strongly opposes plan to pit Lebanese against each other

BEIRUT — Since the resistance liberated southern Lebanon in 2000, addressing the issue of Lebanese collaborators with the Israeli entity has remained one of the key tests of the Lebanese state’s resolve in safeguarding national security.
500+ UN staff demand Israel’s Gaza war be called genocide

TEHRAN – Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip, combined with its deliberate starvation policy, continues unchecked in the besieged Palestinian territory.