Tehran Times

2025-07-27 22:08
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Europe's Own Goal

Europe is cunningly seeking to absolve itself from the current situation surrounding the Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN — On July 26, 2025, leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a joint threatening Iran to invoke the so-called “snapback mechanism” by August 31, 2025.
- France drives snapback threat, jeopardizing Europe’s future role on Iran
- Tehran says European snapback threats ‘unprofessional’ and ‘desperate’

Iran’s decision to pursue negotiations stemmed from strength: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – In a detailed Sunday interview recounting the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s decision to enter a pause and pursue negotiations stemmed from strength, unity, and strategic calculation—not weakness or submission.
By Garsha Vazirian

David’s Sling, Goliath’s Fall

How Iran’s missiles exposed the fragility of US-Israeli air defenses

TEHRAN – The tale of Prophet Dawud (David) toppling the giant Jalut (Goliath) with a single stone echoes in understated tones through the 12-Day War in June. Iran’s missile campaign in self-defense, Operation True Promise III's 22 waves of strikes, challenged the advanced David’s Sling and other U.S.-Israeli air defense systems, revealing not an invincible shield but a fragile, costly facade.
By Shahrokh Saei

From Trojan dock to airdrop drama: US and Israel’s Gaza deception

TEHRAN — Israel has resorted to public relations stunts in a bid to distract global attention from its brutal siege of the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in “mass starvation” in the Palestinian territory.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Farewell Ziad Rahbani, icon of resistance art

BEIRUT — On Saturday, the son of the venerable Rahbani school of art, the revolutionary artist Ziad Rahbani, died at the age of 69 after a bitter struggle with illness.
By Wesam Bahrani

More Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime suffers mounting casualties as Palestinian resistance intensifies.

Politics

Leader’s aide warns of US-Israeli backed Zangezur corridor plan aimed to Isolate Iran

TEHRAN – Senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ali Akbar Velayati, has warned that the proposed Zangezur Corridor is part of a broader geopolitical scheme by the United States and Israel aimed at isolating Iran and Russia.
Funeral ceremony held for martyrs of terrorist attack in Zahedan

TEHRAN – The funeral procession for the six martyrs of the recent terrorist attack on the Zahedan Judiciary was held on Sunday with the participation of a broad spectrum of the Sunni and Shia communities of Sistan and Baluchestan, alongside families of the fallen and provincial officials.
Zionist regime waging economic, psychological war on Iranians: parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated on Sunday that the Israeli regime is seeking revenge for its recent defeat in the 12-day war by launching economic and psychological assaults against the Iranian nation.

Sports

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.
Reza Pazand Mehr new chief of Iran’s Motorcycle and Automobile Federation

TEHRAN – Reza Pazand Mehr was elected as the new president of the Motorcycle & Automobile Federation of Iran on Monday, succeeding Maziar Nazemi in the role.

Culture

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?”.
Iranian, Afghan women artists showcase unity at Tehran art exhibition

TEHRAN – The ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran is hosting a group painting and calligraphy exhibition titled "Voices in Color," showcasing the artistic talents of 24 women from Iran and Afghanistan.

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

From Trojan dock to airdrop drama: US and Israel’s Gaza deception

TEHRAN — Israel has resorted to public relations stunts in a bid to distract global attention from its brutal siege of the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in “mass starvation” in the Palestinian territory.
Farewell Ziad Rahbani, icon of resistance art

BEIRUT — On Saturday, the son of the venerable Rahbani school of art, the revolutionary artist Ziad Rahbani, died at the age of 69 after a bitter struggle with illness.
More Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime suffers mounting casualties as Palestinian resistance intensifies.

Europe is cunningly seeking to absolve itself from the current situation surrounding the Iran nuclear issue

How Iran’s missiles exposed the fragility of US-Israeli air defenses