Tehran Times

2025-09-15 21:54
By Shahrokh Saei

Doha summit ends with strong words, no action

Iran’s president: No Arab or Muslim country safe from Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – An emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic countries in Qatar on Monday vehemently condemned Israel’s brazen and unprovoked airstrike on Doha last week, denouncing it as a blatant act of aggression that threatens regional stability and undermines efforts to end the war in Gaza.

Iran’s president meets regional leaders in Doha, calls for united Islamic front

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a series of high-level meetings with regional leaders in the Qatari capital on Monday, urging Muslim nations to forge a unified front to stop the ongoing crimes of the Israeli regime.
Tehran supports Muslim nations in confronting Israel’s ‘terrorizing’ violence: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for Muslim nations confronting the “Israeli scourge” terrorizing the region.
By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran-Pakistan economic committee vows to boost trade to $10b

TEHRAN – The 22nd meeting of the Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Committee commenced in Tehran on Monday, co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan.
Tehran art exhibition honors martyr Mansoureh Alikhani through Iraqi artists’ works

TEHRAN- The opening ceremony of the "Art Against War" exhibition, featuring works by Iraqi artists reflecting on the martyrdom of artist Mansoureh Alikhani, one of the victims of the Israeli regime’s atrocities against Iranian soil, was held on Sunday at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran.
Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla, a multinational maritime convoy tasked with breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, has embarked on its mission from Tunisia amid heightened tensions and recent attacks on its vessels. The flotilla departed from three Tunisian ports — Bizerte, Gammarth, and Sidi Bou Said — between September 14 and 15, 2025, carrying activists and humanitarian aid from over 40 countries.

Politics

Silence on Israeli-US attacks undermines global Non-Proliferation system: AEOI chief

TEHRAN – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has strongly criticized the “silence and inaction” of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the face of repeated US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Beyond the headlines: Iran’s tactical respite, precision not fear

TEHRAN – In an article for the Wall Street Journal Reuel Marc Gerecht and Ray Takeyh argue that the long-standing assumption—that any U.S. strike on Iran would spark mass domestic support for the government and plunge the Middle East into a “forever war”—has been decisively disproven. However, that is not disproven as they claim and there is not just one reason but multiple reasons that suggest otherwise.
Iranian victims of Israeli-imposed war demand justice at UN Human Rights Council

TEHRAN – Families of martyrs from Iran’s 12-day imposed war have taken their case to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, demanding accountability for war crimes and justice for the rights of victims.

Sports

Iran handed tough draw at 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group D of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup.
Iran wins two more medals at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Mohammad Nokhodi and Amirhossein Firouzpour won two more medals for Iran at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Monday.
Freestylers Amouzad, Azarpira into 2025 World Wrestling Championships final

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestlers Rahman Amouzad and Amirali Azarpira booked their places in the final matches of the 2025 World Championships.

Culture

Iranian filmmaker Sonia Nouri wins two awards at Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian filmmaker Sonia Nouri won two awards at the closing ceremony of the 9th Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival (TNIFF) on September 13 in Toronto, Canada.
Tehran art exhibition honors martyr Mansoureh Alikhani through Iraqi artists’ works

TEHRAN- The opening ceremony of the "Art Against War" exhibition, featuring works by Iraqi artists reflecting on the martyrdom of artist Mansoureh Alikhani, one of the victims of the Israeli regime’s atrocities against Iranian soil, was held on Sunday at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran.
Iran’s culture minister calls for stronger Iran–Russia academic, cultural ties

TEHRAN – The relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and other nations with a shared approach can lay the foundation for a truly multipolar world and society, the Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi said during a visit to St. Petersburg State University on Friday.

Economy

Iran-Pakistan economic committee vows to boost trade to $10b

TEHRAN – The 22nd meeting of the Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Committee commenced in Tehran on Monday, co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan.
Iran’s exports to Africa double in 5 months yr/yr

TEHRAN – Iran’s exports to Africa doubled in the first five months of the current Iranian year (March 21-August 22) compared with the same period last year, while imports from the continent declined, the head of the Africa office at the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said.
Oil output rises 3,000 bpd at South Azadegan field

TEHRAN – Daily oil production has increased by 3,000 barrels following the launch of well Fahliyan-52 at the South Azadegan field, raising the field’s total output to 61,900 barrels per day, Petropars Group said.

Society

IRCS highlights significance of rehabilitation in humanitarian missions

TEHRAN –Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, has underscored the importance of rehabilitation in relief and rescue services, considering it an essential part of supporting those affected by crises.
DOE, tourism ministry team up for sustainable development

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts have signed a four-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership in preserving the environment and promoting sustainable tourism.
'Iran has largely reduced ozone-depleting substances'

TEHRAN – Thanks to the joint efforts of national and global institutions, Iran has successfully managed to lower a large proportion of harmful UV radiation emitted through the ozone layer, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has said.

Tourism

Iranian scholars link Bishapur palace motif to global symbols

TEHRAN – Archaeologists in Iran say a decorative motif known as Gardoun-e Mehr (literary “Mithra Wheel”) or cross-like pattern, carved in plasterwork at an ancient royal palace of Bishapur in Fars province, influenced artistic and architectural designs across the world.
Rural literary tourism route launched in Kandelous, northern Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has inaugurated a rural literary tourism route in the village of Kandelous in northern Mazandaran province, linking local folklore with cultural and ecological tourism, officials said.
Archaeologists evacuate Gaza artefacts from storehouse threatened by Israeli strike

TEHRAN – Archaeologists evacuated nearly three decades of finds from a Gaza City building on Wednesday after Israeli authorities warned it would be targeted in an air strike, officials said.

International

Doha summit ends with strong words, no action

TEHRAN – An emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic countries in Qatar on Monday vehemently condemned Israel’s brazen and unprovoked airstrike on Doha last week, denouncing it as a blatant act of aggression that threatens regional stability and undermines efforts to end the war in Gaza.
China hosting '2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road' in Kunming

KUNMING – A ceremony was held on Monday to welcome participants to the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road in Kunming, Yunnan Province.
Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla, a multinational maritime convoy tasked with breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, has embarked on its mission from Tunisia amid heightened tensions and recent attacks on its vessels. The flotilla departed from three Tunisian ports — Bizerte, Gammarth, and Sidi Bou Said — between September 14 and 15, 2025, carrying activists and humanitarian aid from over 40 countries.

Iran’s president: No Arab or Muslim country safe from Israeli aggression