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2025-10-14 21:29
By Soheila Zarfam
An olive branch between the wolf’s teeth
Iran says Trump's words and actions don't match after he extends 'hand of friendship' to Tehran amid sanctions and threats
TEHRAN – The remarks U.S. President Donald Trump made in Egypt, as he had participating world leaders bathe him in adulation for ending a war he had done everything to maintain in recent months, did not sit well with many globally, including Iranians, who appear increasingly impatient with the president’s refusal to accept that he cannot force Iran into concessions through threats, sanctions, bombardments, and insincere messages of reconciliation.
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By Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour
A ceasefire and ten achievements
TEHRAN -The temporary end of an all-out war through a ceasefire provides an opportunity to assess its deeper consequences—particularly in the realms of culture and discourse formation. The recent war in Gaza, despite its horrific human devastation and the martyrdom of tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians, produced significant outcomes in terms of global narrative-building and strengthening the discourse of resistance against occupation and the policies of the Zionist regime.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine
TEHRAN – The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has stated that the Israeli occupation regime has destroyed the Christian presence in Palestine.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Shutdown of “Whish Money” accounts is another phase of financial blockade on Lebanon
BEIRUT—Lebanon has been witnessing an escalating financial blockade for weeks after Whish Money (a local money transfer company) closed the accounts of associations and activists supporting reconstruction projects.
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By Garsha Vazirian
Paper peace: Sharm el-Sheikh’s fragile promise to Gaza
How Gaza’s demands go unanswered
TEHRAN — The October 13 summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, played out as choreographed pageantry: leaders posed, a ceasefire was hailed, and promises of reconstruction were laid out — alongside a round of ungainly flattery for Trump that blurred diplomacy with theater.
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By Sahar Dadjoo
Iran–Russia treaty reflects new legal foundation for strategic cooperation, says Russian expert
Margoev underscores that the new partnership framework strengthens bilateral ties without forming a military alliance
TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Adlan Margoev, a Russian expert on Iran and nuclear nonproliferation, and a researcher at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University), discussed Moscow’s position at the United Nations regarding the recent the “snapback” of UN sanctions against Iran, as well as the implications of the newly enacted Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Tehran and Moscow.
Politics
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Araghchi to attend NAM ministerial meeting in Uganda
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Uganda to participate in the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced on Monday.
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France fails to free illegally detained Iranian academic despite pledges
TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary spokesperson, Asqar Jahangir, says the French government has failed to fulfil its promise to release Iranian academic Mahdieh Esfandiari from prison.
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Iran foils three major cyberattacks on national infrastructure
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Cyberspace Center has revealed that three major cyberattacks targeting the country’s critical infrastructure were successfully contained and repelled in recent weeks through the swift response and coordination of national cybersecurity agencies.
Sports
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Iran defeat Tanzania in friendly
TEHRAN – Iran's national football team defeated Tanzania 2-0 in a friendly at Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday.
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Atiyeh Hosseini aims to repeat gold in Para Powerlifting
TEHRAN – Atiyeh Hosseini, the 18-year-old Iranian para powerlifter, says that she wants to make history in the upcoming events.
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Hesamifard becomes first Iranian woman to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000m
TEHRAN - Iranian mountaineer Afsaneh Hesamifard has become the first Iranian woman to summit all 14 of the world's highest mountains above 8,000 meters, following her successful ascent of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188m) on Tuesday morning.
Culture
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Iran, Turkey deepen cultural cooperation
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has emphasized Iran’s desire to expand bilateral relations with Turkey, as 2025 has been designated as the Cultural Year of Iran and Turkey.
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Palestinian photo exhibit launched in Iraqi capital
TEHRAN- A photo exhibit by Palestinian photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda was inaugurated at the Bait al-Jamal Lil-Funun art center in Baghdad on Tuesday.
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Iran participates in Iraq Gaming Expo (IGEX)
TEHRAN – Iran participated in the Iraq Gaming Expo 2025 (IGEX), the first national exhibition dedicated to video games in Iraq.
Economy
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‘Iran-Tajikistan relations can be expanded through special mechanisms’
TEHRAN- Iran’s minister of economic affairs and finance emphasized the expansion of brotherly relations and economic, commercial, and infrastructure cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan and proposed special opportunities for deepening these relations under the current conditions.
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Iran’s steel export increases 26% in H1
TEHRAN – The Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) has released export statistics for the steel chain during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21-September 22), showing a 26-percent growth in the value of exports.
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Iran, Russia , Azerbaijan finalize roadmap to boost transit to 15m tons
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, announced that Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan have finalized a comprehensive roadmap to increase the volume of goods transiting among the three nations to 15 million tons annually. The plan, she said, marks a major milestone in efforts to strengthen regional connectivity through the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC).
Society
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National women’s health week to be marked
TEHRAN – The health ministry will hold national women’s health week from October 16 to 22, with the theme ‘women’s health supports individual, family, and social resilience’.
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Tehran’s Tabi'at Bridge to light up blue for World Food Day
TEHRAN – The iconic Tabi'at Bridge - the largest pedestrian overpass in Tehran – will shine in blue on Thursday, October 16, to mark World Food Day.
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Tehran ready to host COP 7 for marine environment protection
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced readiness to hold the Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, known as COP 7.
Tourism
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Nahavand ancient fortress to be revived in major restoration effort
TEHRAN – The ancient fortress of Nahavand, also known as the Yazdegerd Citadel, is set to undergo restoration as part of a significant cultural heritage initiative in west-central Iran.
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Iran-China joint cultural heritage plays effective role in deepening ties
TEHRAN--Joint cultural heritage of Iran and China plays an effective role in deepening relations between the two countries and should be considered as a bridge between the hearts of the people of the two nations, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.
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Visually-impaired individuals granted free entry to museums on White Cane Day
TEHRAN - In a significant move to promote cultural accessibility, the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage in Iran has announced free admission for blind and visually-impaired individuals to its all museums and historical sites across the country on the occasion of the international White Cane Day.
International
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Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine
TEHRAN – The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has stated that the Israeli occupation regime has destroyed the Christian presence in Palestine.
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Paper peace: Sharm el-Sheikh’s fragile promise to Gaza
TEHRAN — The October 13 summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, played out as choreographed pageantry: leaders posed, a ceasefire was hailed, and promises of reconstruction were laid out — alongside a round of ungainly flattery for Trump that blurred diplomacy with theater.
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Shutdown of “Whish Money” accounts is another phase of financial blockade on Lebanon
BEIRUT—Lebanon has been witnessing an escalating financial blockade for weeks after Whish Money (a local money transfer company) closed the accounts of associations and activists supporting reconstruction projects.
Video Comment
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Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement
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Gazan Journalists attacked by Israel
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Brother of Iranian scientist murdered in Israeli strike speaks out
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Footage shows Israel hit a kindergarten in Tehran
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Delegates and ambassadors from 28 countries visited the IRIB building
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