Tehran Times

2025-08-13 22:12
Egypt is not mediating talks between Iran and IAEA, sources tell Tehran Times

TEHEAN- Reports suggesting Egypt is brokering talks between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which are currently negotiating a new cooperation framework, are false, sources with knowledge of the talks told the Tehran Times.

By Shahrokh Saei

International outrage grows over Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza

TEHRAN — Despite growing international condemnation following the killing of six journalists in Gaza, Israeli military operations continue unabated, causing significant civilian casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.
Larijani speaks at a presser in Baghdad after meetings with top officials:

Resistance groups ‘don’t need guardianship’

TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, continued his visit to Iraq on Tuesday, where he took a look at facilities hosting Iranian pilgrims in Iraq after spending Monday on several high-level meetings with the Arab country’s officials.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli command and control centers under attack in Gaza

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces are striking Israeli centers in Gaza, killing and injuring the occupation regime’s soldiers.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Nawaf Salam’s government preemptively attacks Larijani visit

BEIRUT — Meanwhile, Lebanon’s anti–Resistance team has launched a low-level campaign calling for not receiving Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who visits Beirut on Wednesday.
Sovereignty ‘non-negotiable’ in Caucasus transit talks, Araghchi tells Armenian counterpart

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of respecting national sovereignty in a Tuesday phone call with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, as the two discussed recent developments in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and regional connectivity initiatives.

Politics

Understanding the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty: key points explained

TEHRAN – On Monday, the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministries released the full text of a peace treaty the two countries agreed upon in March 2025.
Iran, South Africa pledge to deepen military and anti-terrorism collaboration

TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has emphasized Iran’s readiness to expand military and defense cooperation with South Africa, noting, “Today, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps is recognized as the world’s largest anti-terrorist force and possesses valuable experiences that it can share with South Africa.”
Iran, IAEA agree to continue consultations amid Tehran’s demands for new framework

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced Monday that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to continue consultations following talks in Tehran, marking a potential thaw in relations after cooperation was suspended in June.

Sports

Tractor learn rivals in 2025/26 ACL Elite

TEHRAN – Tractor football team discovered their opponents in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite.
Iranian teams discover fate at 2025/26 ACL Two

TEHRAN – Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Sepahan learned their fate in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.
Zahra Nemati wins top APC accolade

TEHRAN - Zahra Nemati of Iran received the Exemplary Asian Official award Wednesday night.

Culture

Five Iranians among voters of 83rd Golden Globe Awards

TEHRAN – The list of voters for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards has been announced, with five Iranians among the voting members of the event.
Iranian children's play “First Game” performs in Iraq as part of Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN- The children’s play "First Game," directed and designed by Meysam Yousofi, is being performed as a part of the 9th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival during the Arbaeen walk.
"World! Look at the Children" campaign launches to inspire global solidarity with Palestinians

TEHRAN- The "World! Look at the Children" campaign has been officially launched, inviting children and adolescents in Iran and around the world to participate by creating paper cranes in support of the oppressed children of Palestine. They can share videos of their efforts across social media platforms as a gesture of solidarity.

Economy

Iran-Kenya 7th Joint Economic Committee meeting opened in Nairobi

TEHRAN – Iran and Kenya have launched their seventh joint Economic Committee meeting in Nairobi aimed at deepening economic ties, with both sides setting a target to boost annual trade to $1.0 billion from the current $150 million, Iran’s agriculture minister said.
Solar power projects totaling 400MW capacity launched in 4 provinces

TEHRAN – Iran has begun construction and opened operations for solar power projects totaling the capacity of nearly 400 megawatts across four provinces, the Energy Ministry said on Tuesday, coinciding with the country’s Small Industries Support Day.
Iran, Turkmenistan agree to build 2 new rail lines at Sarakhs border

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to construct two new railway lines at the Sarakhs border crossing to ease freight congestion and boost rail trade, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said after meeting Turkmenistan’s railway minister.

Society

Iranian, Pakistani research centers sign MOU on technology

TEHRAN – Pardis Technology Park has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) to expand cooperation in vocational training, sharing technology, and promoting research and innovation.
FM lauds IRCS services to pilgrims during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has commended the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) services provided to people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
Land subsidence affects 254 plains nationwide: official

TEHRAN – According to the head of the Crisis Management Organization, Hossein Zafari, around 254 areas and plains in different provinces of the country are affected by land subsidence.

Tourism

Tehran launches China-focused tourism marketing course with UN support

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has launched an online training program on tourism marketing aimed at attracting Chinese visitors, with support from the UN Tourism (United Nations World Tourism Organization), an official said on Thursday.
Comprehensive medical tourism system implemented: deputy minister

TEHRAN - A comprehensive medical tourism system has been implemented in three provinces of Tehran, Khorasan Razavi, and Fars, and will be implemented across Iran in the near future, said the deputy tourism minister, Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei.
2,500-year-old qanat still flowing despite drought threats

TEHRAN--Qasabeh qanat (an ancient underground water network) in Gonabad, Khorasan Razavi province, has been less affected by drought, given its access to deep underground water resources, said Hamdireza Mahmoudi, the director of the World Site of Gonabad’s Qasabeh Qanat.

International

International outrage grows over Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza

TEHRAN — Despite growing international condemnation following the killing of six journalists in Gaza, Israeli military operations continue unabated, causing significant civilian casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.
Israeli command and control centers under attack in Gaza

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces are striking Israeli centers in Gaza, killing and injuring the occupation regime’s soldiers.
Nawaf Salam’s government preemptively attacks Larijani visit

BEIRUT — Meanwhile, Lebanon’s anti–Resistance team has launched a low-level campaign calling for not receiving Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who visits Beirut on Wednesday.