Tehran Times

2025-09-20 15:26
Iran wrestling dominate the world

Iran’s freestyle and Greco-Roman teams marked a historic milestone in the World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – With one day remaining, Iran’s Greco-Roman team claimed the title at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships.

By Mohammad Ghaderi, Political Analyst

Snapback is a nail in the coffin of international law!

TEHRAN – On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Security Council predictably failed to approve a draft resolution extending the suspension of anti-Iranian sanctions. The draft was prepared in response to the European troika’s move to trigger the snapback mechanism, which would reinstate UN sanctions on Iran.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Araghchi represents Iran’s official stance, Prof. Gärtner says after Macron’s controversial remarks

Political expert adds it’s fair that Iran demands no new military strikes during renewed talks

TEHRAN – Prof. Dr. Heinz Gärtner, a distinguished scholar of international relations and political science at the University of Vienna, brings decades of expertise on global security, transatlantic relations, nuclear non-proliferation, and West Asian geopolitics.
By staff writer

Fueling 'Greater Israel' with US arms

TEHRAN – The United States’ reported plan to sell billions of dollars in additional weapons to Israel clearly shows that Washington is encouraging Tel Aviv to advance its “Greater Israel” vision.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why did Hezbollah chief call on Riyadh to open ‘new page’ with the Resistance?

BEIRUT — In a pivotal development, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Friday urged Saudi Arabia to turn a “new page” with the Resistance movements amid rising Israeli aggression that now extends to Qatar.
By Wesam Bahrani

Gaza war crimes intensify

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime is escalating its atrocities against civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Politics

Pezeshkian says Iran will not ‘bow to pressure’ after UNSC moves to impose snapback sanctions

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at a ceremony on Saturday, said Tehran would never surrender to coercion.
Guardian Council seeks revisions to espionage law following Israeli-imposed war

TEHRAN – Iran’s Guardian Council said Saturday that a bill toughening punishments for espionage with Israel has been sent back to parliament for final clarification, as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on suspected Mossad agents.
Towards a new regional order

MADRID – The recent defense agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan represents one of the most significant developments in West Asian and South Asian geopolitics in the past decade.

Sports

Iran wrestling dominate the world

TEHRAN – With one day remaining, Iran’s Greco-Roman team claimed the title at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships.
Iran down Jordan at 2025 Asian U17 Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Jordan 42-22 at the 1st Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship on Saturday.
Iran’s Saravi snatches gold at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Mohammadhadi Saravi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Saturday.

Culture

Iranian artworks promote peace, friendship at "Color and Narrative" exhibition in Yerevan

TEHRAN- The collective exhibition "Color and Narrative," showcasing works by 86 Iranian artists, was inaugurated at the Blue Mosque in Yerevan, Armenia on Friday.
Cuban diplomat praises Iranian children's play

TEHRAN- Alejandro Fuentes Febles, the Head of the Consular Section at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Tehran, expressed high praise for the collaborative, movement-based, and imaginative performance titled "What Is It? What Was It?" by the Orange Theater Laboratory, directed by Sajjad Aqababai.
Iranian educator, writer Samineh Baghcheban passes away at 97

TEHRAN – The distinguished Iranian educator Samineh Baghcheban passed away in Tehran on September 17 at the age of 97.

Economy

Iran’s steel exports near $3b in 5 months despite rebar slump

Tehran – Iran’s steel industry recorded nearly $3 billion in exports during the first five months of the year, a 10 percent increase from the same period last year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association said.
Iran, Spain boost anti-money laundering cooperation as Madrid prepares to host FATF meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Spain have agreed to strengthen cooperation in combating money laundering, with Madrid set to host the next meeting between Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Iran, Azerbaijan push forward joint projects from logistics hub to industrial park

TEHRAN – Hossein Pirmoazzen, deputy head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, said Iran and Azerbaijan are taking strategic steps to advance joint projects ranging from logistics to industrial infrastructure, including a planned logistics hub and a joint industrial park.

Society

Raising voices, inspiring hope: MAHAK highlights Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

TEHRAN - Every September, the world comes together to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the courage of children battling cancer, support their families, and reaffirm our collective commitment to advancing care and research.
Some 4,300 Afghan refugees deported from Iran per day: UNHCR

TEHRAN - Between September 11 and 17, an average daily return of 4,300 Afghan refugees from Iran was registered, UNHCR reported in a press release on Friday.
DOE develops first AI-powered environmental protection platform

TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has developed the first bilingual platform based on artificial intelligence in line with digital transformation and facilitating access to environmental laws and regulations.

Tourism

Rageh Canyon: A natural wonder, photographer’s paradise near Rafsanjan in southern Iran

RAFSANJAN (Kerman province) - Nestled just 20 kilometers southeast of Rafsanjan in Iran’s Kerman province, Rageh Canyon is one of the country’s most striking natural landscapes.
Tehran Day designated to highlight capital’s historical, cultural and tourism assets

TEHRAN – Tehran’s provincial Cultural Council has designated Mehr 14 (Oct. 6) as “Tehran Day” to commemorate the city’s historic role in the establishment of Iran’s constitutional system and its designation as the national capital.
World’s largest hand-made cave, an unknown heritage in Fars province

Sang Shekanan (stonemasons) cave in the south of Jahrom, Fars province, has been dubbed the largest hand-made cave in the world, but many people in Iran and even Fars have not yet heard of it, and it has few visitors.

International

Fueling 'Greater Israel' with US arms

TEHRAN – The United States’ reported plan to sell billions of dollars in additional weapons to Israel clearly shows that Washington is encouraging Tel Aviv to advance its “Greater Israel” vision.
Why did Hezbollah chief call on Riyadh to open ‘new page’ with the Resistance?

BEIRUT — In a pivotal development, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Friday urged Saudi Arabia to turn a “new page” with the Resistance movements amid rising Israeli aggression that now extends to Qatar.
Gaza war crimes intensify

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime is escalating its atrocities against civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip.