Tehran Times

2025-07-29 20:21
Leader at a ceremony attended by families of Israeli war's victims:

Iran will not cede its religion and knowledge

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will persist in its progress across multiple sectors and that Western pressure will not deter the nation from the independent course it established over 46 years ago.
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By Peiman Salehi

What the Iran strike revealed about West’s use of diplomacy

TEHRAN – In June 2025, while indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States were still underway, Israeli forces, soon followed by the U.S., launched a coordinated military strike on Iranian territory. This act of aggression occurred not in the absence of diplomacy but at its very height. Communication channels were open. Sanction relief was reportedly on the table. And yet, bombs fell.
Araghchi warns Iran will make sure Trump can't censor consequences of a new war

FM adds nuclear deal may still be possible if US genuinely chooses diplomacy

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Monday that Tehran would render future retaliation "impossible to cover up" if the United States repeats military aggression, while simultaneously affirming Iran’s openness to a negotiated nuclear deal.
‘21st-century Nazis’ must be stopped, says Iran parliament speaker at Geneva conference

TEHRAN — Speaking at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, warning that the world is witnessing the rise of “21st-century Nazis” who must be stopped before humanity is engulfed by a tide of injustice.
By Shahrokh Saei

Trump acknowledges Gaza starvation as death toll tops 60,000

TEHRAN — Israel’s relentless slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza—including desperate civilians seeking food—exposes the sham of its so-called humanitarian claims. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration has shown a ruthless contempt for Palestinian lives, wielding starvation and indiscriminate violence as weapons of collective punishment.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Salam’s sterile government tasked with implementing World Bank’s directives

BEIRUT—Five months have passed since the formation of Nawaf Salam’s government; however, his promises are merely ink on paper.

Politics

Officials declare Iran ready: Countermeasures primed for potential snapback activation

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian officials declared on Monday the Islamic Republic’s unequivocal readiness to confront the reimposition of United Nations sanctions, emphasizing strategic resilience against Western pressure.
No trust in US or Israel, full readiness to repel any aggression: Iran top military chief

TEHRAN – Iran's top military commander has reiterated the Islamic Republic’s total lack of trust in the United States and the Israeli regime, affirming that the country remains fully prepared to respond decisively to any renewed acts of aggression.
‘The accusations are politically motivated’: Iran says it’s not involved in Gaza talks

TEHRAN – Iran has firmly rejected recent accusations by the U.S. President Donald Trump claiming Tehran interfered in ongoing ceasefire negotiations over Gaza, describing the allegations as "completely unfounded" and politically motivated.

Sports

I believe in a great future: Kapogianni

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s national basketball team, under the guidance of Greek coach Eleni Kapogianni, came close to advancing to Asia’s Division A but narrowly missed out. Despite falling short in the 2024 Asian Division B final against Chinese Taipei, Kapogianni’s impact on the team has been undeniable. Over nearly three years, she has helped transform the squad into a confident, competitive force on the continental stage.
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.

Culture

Marivan to host Intl. Street Theater Festival in October

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of Marivan International Street Theater Festival is scheduled to be held in October.
Adaptation of Mary Shelley's “Frankenstein” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN – A loose adaptation of English novelist Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein” is currently on stage at Tehran's Medea Theater Hall.
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.

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

Exclusive: Activist says Sumud Flotilla unites 40 nations in renewed push against Gaza blockade

TEHRAN – As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens and the international community continues to grapple with the fallout of Israel’s months-long siege, seasoned activist Greta Berlin remains resolute: the ships will keep sailing.
Trump acknowledges Gaza starvation as death toll tops 60,000

TEHRAN — Israel’s relentless slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza—including desperate civilians seeking food—exposes the sham of its so-called humanitarian claims. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration has shown a ruthless contempt for Palestinian lives, wielding starvation and indiscriminate violence as weapons of collective punishment.
Salam’s sterile government tasked with implementing World Bank’s directives

BEIRUT—Five months have passed since the formation of Nawaf Salam’s government; however, his promises are merely ink on paper.

FM adds nuclear deal may still be possible if US genuinely chooses diplomacy