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

Iran discover fate in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026

TEHRAN – Iran learned their rivals at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 following the Official Draw on Tuesday.
Iran to play Pakistan in 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran were defeated by Italy 3-1 (25-16, 26-28, 26-24, 25-17) in Pool C of the 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship on Tuesday but secured their place in Round of 16.
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.

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.
Toronto International Film Festival to screen Iranian film in 10th Platform program

TEHRAN – Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its 2025 Platform program lineup, with a film from Iran on the list.
IAF to show Kurosawa’s “Kagemusha”

TEHRAN – The restored version of the 1980 Japanese epic film “Kagemusha” directed by Akira Kurosawa will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday.

Economy

TPO urges trade envoys to expand market share for domestic goods abroad

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has called on the country’s trade attachés to focus on increasing the market share of Iranian goods in target export destinations, emphasizing the importance of proactive market analysis and presence at key international events.
NPC to add 10m tons to petrochemical output by March 2026

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) will bring 19 petrochemical projects online by the end of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 2026), adding 10 million tons to its annual production capacity, a senior official said.
IRENEX sees 26% growth in trade volume over 4-month period

TEHRAN – Trade volume on Iran’s Energy Exchange (IRENEX) grew by 26 percent in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21 – July 20), reaching a total value of 1.25 quadrillion rials ($2.5 billion), the exchange’s head said on Tuesday.

Society

Iranian students bag 4 medals at IEO 2025

TEHRAN – Iran won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the Eighth International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2025, which was held from July 20 to 29, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Iran determined to eradicate hepatitis C by March 2027

TEHRAN –The health ministry has set goals to eliminate hepatitis C in the country by the Iranian year 1405 (March 2026-March 2027) through precise planning and broad participation of different sectors, the deputy health minister Alireza Raeisi has said.
Over 15 cities in Iran become age-friendly

TEHRAN –So far, 16 cities in the country have taken necessary measures to develop age-friendly communities, the head of the Welfare Organization has said.

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