Tehran Times

2025-08-25 21:18
By Mona Hojat Ansari

‘History will not forgive delay in ending the Gaza tragedy’: Araghchi

Attending an OIC session, Iran’s FM calls upon the Muslim world to finally do something about Israel’s crimes

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asked Muslim leaders on Monday to take decisive action to put an end to Israel’s massacre of Palestinians in Gaza, warning that the region may never be able to stand against Israeli violence if it does not act now.
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Exclusive: ‘Snapback’ sanctions are illegitimate and unenforceable; Human Rights advocate argues

Robert Fantina says invocation of ‘snapback’ will have serious implications for regional peace and security

TEHRAN – Robert Fantina, author, human rights advocate, and an outspoken critic of Western foreign policies, believes that economic sanctions have become one of the most destructive tools of modern warfare, disproportionately harming ordinary civilians rather than governments.
Iranian media says Tehran, E3 set for Geneva nuclear talks on Tuesday

TEHRAN – Iran is scheduled to resume nuclear negotiations with Germany, France, and the United Kingdom in Geneva on Tuesday, with discussions centered on nuclear issues and the termination of sanctions, according to a report by Tasnim News Agency.
Iran stands firm against US pressure for obedience

Ayatollah Khamenei says ‘sacred unity’ an achievement of war that must be protected

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a public mourning ceremony that commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) on Sunday. He delivered a speech some point during the event, where he spoke about the 12-day U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran, and promised that Iranians will continue to resist U.S. pressure to subjugate them.
Iran and Russia reiterate Tehran’s right to uranium enrichment during presidential phonecall

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has lauded Russia's firm backing of Iran's legitimate right to uranium enrichment while reaffirming the Islamic Republic's unwavering commitment to never pursuing nuclear weapons, a stance rooted in its core principles and defense strategy.
Iran’s judiciary chief urges swift action against Zionist collaborators

TEHRAN – Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has called on prosecutors and senior judicial officials to accelerate the handling of cases involving individuals accused of collaborating with the Zionist regime, stressing that such elements undermine the security of the Iranian people.

Politics

Iran says new UK sanctions 'fundamentally unacceptable'

Iran has slammed the United Kingdom’s imposition of fresh sanctions, describing the move as “fundamentally unacceptable” and a violation of international norms.
The next Iran-Israel conflict could be a more intense ‘shadow war’

TEHRAN – In recent decades, the confrontation between Iran and Israel has evolved into a battleground of overt and covert hostilities—sometimes erupting into full-scale warfare, other times unfolding through discreet yet impactful operations.

Sports

Iran basketball captain Kazemi lauds new generation

TEHRAN – Iran basketball captain Arsalan Kazemi lauded his team’s performance in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, where Team Melli won a bronze medal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Iran defeat Poland at 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat Poland 3-1 (25–18, 19–25, 25–17, 25–19) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship on Tuesday.
Persepolis beat Sepahan in 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Sepahan 1-0 in Week 2 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.

Culture

10 photos from Iran win at International Photography Awards 2025

TEHRAN - The International Photography Awards (IPA) 2025 has announced the winners, with 10 photos by Iranian photographers in the list.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Sharif Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Mostafa Emami. The exhibit entitled “Before the Image Comes into Being” will be running until September 5 at the gallery that can be found at 11 Mahruzadeh Alley, Shariati Ave. near Quds Square.
Iran mourns passing of Master Mahmoud Farshchian: legendary artist laid to rest

TEHRAN- On Monday, the funeral procession of Master Mahmoud Farshchian, the celebrated Iranian miniaturist and painter, was held in Isfahan, drawing a vast crowd of mourners from across Iran.

Economy

Exports to Africa more than double in 4 months

TEHRAN – Iran’s exports to Africa rose 2.2 times in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21- July 22), the head of the Africa Office at the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.
Iran’s oil output hits 7.5-year high, NIOC head says

TEHRAN – Iran’s crude oil production reached its highest level in seven and a half years at the beginning of September, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said on Tuesday.
Iran ready to supply steel products, engineering services to Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to supply steel products and engineering services to Uzbekistan, the head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said in a meeting with the head of Uzbekistan’s Metallurgy Association.

Society

Iran ranks first in biotech among Islamic nations: SCImago

TEHRAN – With 1,111 documents in biotechnology, Iran ranked first among Islamic countries in 2024, up from second in 2023, according to the recent report published by SCImago.
DOE, ICCIMA hold coordination meeting in preparation for COP30

TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the members of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) have discussed ways to strengthen the country’s participation in the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30).
Over 2,700 women appointed to managerial positions in a year: VP

TEHRAN – More than 2,700 female managers have been appointed in the country as deputy ministers, director generals, deputy director generals, governors, and heads of research institutes since the current administration took office last year, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, has said.

Tourism

‘World’s smallest’ ancient inscription discovered in southern Iran

TEHRAN – An Iranian historian has announced the discovery of what he says is the “world’s smallest known ancient inscription”, a 1,600-year-old text carved on a rock wall in Marvdasht, Fars province, dating to the late Sassanid period.
18th-century Vakil Mosque undergoes restoration in Shiraz

TEHRAN – The historic Vakil Mosque, part of an 18th-century ensemble in downtown Shiraz, has undergone restoration, a provincial official said.
Traditional games seen as a path to boost tourism and preserve local culture

TEHRAN – Traditional games rooted in Iran’s cultural heritage could serve as both a tool for preserving local identity and a driver of sustainable tourism, according to new research focused on Yazd province.

International

The farce of handing over weapons in Beirut’s Palestinian refugee camps

BEIRUT—The charade of handing over weapons in a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut on Thursday evening was considered nothing but a political scandal, whereby the Lebanese authorities—like their Palestinian counterparts—have transformed into clowns willing to do whatever they can to please Washington and Riyadh.
UN declares famine in Gaza

The UN has officially declared a famine in Gaza after months of Israeli restrictions that cut off food and water supplies to more than two million people.
What lessons can Europe learn from "daddy" school?

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with European leaders appears to have left them with egg on their faces.