Tehran Times

2025-09-05 21:18
By Soheila Zarfam

Iran vies with West for UNSC votes

A Russian resolution would put snapback of Iran UN sanctions on hold if passed

TEHRAN – Two distinct blocs have emerged within the UN Security Council as nations maneuver for votes ahead of a Russian proposal, which will offer to extend the implementation period of Resolution 2231 by six months.
- Sanctions snapback will be met with firm response, Iran warns Europe
- Iran, European Troika set for new round of talks in Geneva

By Lucia Hubinská

Slovak PM in China: Building partnerships for a fairer global future

PRETORIA – Robert Fico has once again put Slovakia under the international spotlight. While other EU leaders stayed home, the Slovak prime minister travelled to Beijing for China’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism in Asia. There, he was the only EU head of government standing alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

The lie of “arms exclusivity” to uproot the resistance!

BEIRUT— On Friday, Hezbollah-aligned Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar told local media before the Lebanese cabinet’s session had concluded that "any decision taken to disarm Hezbollah in the absence of Shia ministers would be null and void, as it would be considered in contravention of Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system."
By Shahrokh Saei

‘Mouthpiece of IDF butchers’: Israeli president faces arrest calls ahead of UK visit

TEHRAN – Israeli President Isaac Herzog is poised to visit the UK this week, but his arrival has stirred a political storm. Some MPs are demanding his arrest, accusing him of backing Israel’s military operations in Gaza and calling him the “mouthpiece of IDF butchers.”
By Wesam Bahrani

Gaza genocide passes 700 days

TEHRAN – As the Gaza genocide surpasses 700 days, Hamas has accused the Israeli prime minister of deliberately sabotaging mediation efforts.

Politics

The Global South has changed, so will the future of the world

TEHRAN – The voice of resistance resonates from the streets of Gaza to the halls of BRICS summits and Shanghai Cooperation Organization meetings. Palestinian students waving their flag at universities around the world, African leaders expelling colonial forces, Latin American politicians asserting the independence of their decisions, and Islamic resistance movements in West Asia that have shaped the ethical and military pillars of the region—all demonstrate that the world no longer accepts the unipolar order dominated by the U.S. and Europe.
‘Misunderstanding fully resolved’, Iran reaffirms ties with Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran and Qatar have resolved a recent diplomatic misunderstanding following high-level discussions in Doha, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday.
Australian ambassador leaves Iran as Tehran downgrades Canberra’s diplomatic presence

TEHRAN – The Australian ambassador has left Tehran after Canberra ordered Iran’s envoy and several diplomats to leave Australia, prompting the Islamic Republic to downgrade Australia’s diplomatic status in Iran in a reciprocal move, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

Sports

FIFA President Infantino to attend 2025 CAFA Nations Cup final

TEHRAN - Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, will attend the final match between Iran and Uzbekistan at the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.
We have a lot to say in future, women canoe polo players

TEHRAN – In an exclusive with Tehran Times, Iran’s women’s Canoe Polo players Elaheh Pourabdian, Mahdieh Shabani, and Anahita Mahtarpour talked about their rollercoaster journey in championship.
Ana Seabra takes charge of Iran’s women’s handball team

TEHRAN – Portuguese coach Ana Cristiana Teixeira Seabra was named the new head coach of Iran’s women’s handball team.

Culture

Iranian mobile game “Shahin: True Promise” unveiled

TEHRAN – The unveiling ceremony of the mobile wargame “Shahin: True Promise” was held at Mehr News Agency with the presence of Mohammad Hajimirzaei, CEO of the Iran Computer Games Foundation, and Sadegh Jebelli, producer of the game.
Cinema Museum to show Parajanov’s movies

TEHRAN – The Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran will host the program “Three Days with Parajanov” to review three of the most important films by the acclaimed Soviet director.
Iranian projects shine in 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture

TEHRAN – Two innovative projects from Iran have been named winners of the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, one of the world’s most distinguished prizes in the field.

Economy

Exports from mining sector exceeds $4.1b in 4 months

TEHRAN - Exports from Iran’s mining sector reached $4.132 billion in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22).
Historic Visit to China: A Launchpad for Iran’s Multilateral and Resilient Economy

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to China and participation in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit marked a pivotal moment in Iran’s economic diplomacy. With over 20 cooperation agreements signed and the proposal of innovative financial initiatives, the visit represents a strategic step toward strengthening Iran’s regional and global economic standing. Amid ongoing sanctions, the visit focused on reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar and expanding transit infrastructure, offering a promising outlook for Iran’s economic future.
Iran, Japan discuss ways to cooperate on road, housing, urban development research

TEHRAN- A meeting between representatives of the Japanese Embassy in Tehran and the Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center of Iran was held at the Research Center with the attendance of the Center's President, the First Secretary and Head of the Economic Section of the Japanese Embassy in Iran, and their accompanying delegation, aiming to enhance the level and quality of bilateral cooperation.

Society

Iranian entrepreneurs attend SCO Youth Forum

TEHRAN – Two young Iranian entrepreneurs have participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Youth Forum to open up new opportunities for collaborations in innovative and technological fields like artificial intelligence and digital economy.
‘ICIMWB is a successful center under auspices of UNESCO’

TEHRAN – The International Center for Integrated Management of Watershed and Bio-Resources in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions (ICIMWB), as one of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) category 2 centers in the field of water and natural sciences, has managed to gain an important position in implementing scientific and educational programs related to comprehensive watershed management, Hamid Nouri, the head of ICIMWB has said.
UNICEF Iran releases report on humanitarian response following 12-day war

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has outlined its humanitarian response plan subsequent to the 12-day Israeli war against Iran, which started on June 13, highlighting UNICEF’s strategic initiatives, including funding requirements and partnerships with national implementing partners, to provide effective assistance to children and their families in vulnerable situations.

Tourism

Iran-Turkey co-op help boost tourism around Shams Tabrizi mausoleum, expert says

TEHRAN - Joint tourism cooperation between Iran and Turkey could increase the number of visitors to the northwestern Iranian city of Khoy, a local tourism expert said on Thursday.
Gigantic carpet depicting scenes of Iranian history to go on show in Birjand

TEHRAN – A gigantic carpet depicting scenes from Iranian history will go on display in Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province, according to the provincial cultural heritage authority.
First rural literary tourism route inaugurated in Kandelous

TEHRAN--Director General of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Hossein Izadi announced the opening of the country's first rural literary tourism route in Kandelous.

International

Slovak PM in China: Building partnerships for a fairer global future

PRETORIA – Robert Fico has once again put Slovakia under the international spotlight. While other EU leaders stayed home, the Slovak prime minister travelled to Beijing for China’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism in Asia. There, he was the only EU head of government standing alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
The lie of “arms exclusivity” to uproot the resistance!

BEIRUT— On Friday, Hezbollah-aligned Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar told local media before the Lebanese cabinet’s session had concluded that "any decision taken to disarm Hezbollah in the absence of Shia ministers would be null and void, as it would be considered in contravention of Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system."
‘Mouthpiece of IDF butchers’: Israeli president faces arrest calls ahead of UK visit

TEHRAN – Israeli President Isaac Herzog is poised to visit the UK this week, but his arrival has stirred a political storm. Some MPs are demanding his arrest, accusing him of backing Israel’s military operations in Gaza and calling him the “mouthpiece of IDF butchers.”

A Russian resolution would put snapback of Iran UN sanctions on hold if passed