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2025-08-29 21:25
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Another blow to diplomacy
E3 tells UNSC it’s triggering ‘snapback’ to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran, Tehran says it will respond
TEHRAN – When Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was vying for the presidency last year, his willingness to give diplomacy with the West another chance was his main point of distinction from his conservative rival, Saeed Jalili, who has likened negotiating Iran's nuclear program with the West to the biblical story of the Israelites worshipping a "golden calf." Perhaps Iranians voted for Pezeshkian because they believed a diplomatic solution with the West was still possible.
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By Garsha Vazirian
Israel's chilling assault on Gaza City
TEHRAN – The Israeli military on Friday declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone,” ending the so-called “tactical pauses” that had allowed limited food deliveries into the besieged north. The move has heightened fears of another mass displacement as Israel prepares what appears to be a major ground assault.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Army strongly opposes plan to pit Lebanese against each other
Corrupt judiciary is rewarding traitors and embezzlers
BEIRUT — Since the resistance liberated southern Lebanon in 2000, addressing the issue of Lebanese collaborators with the Israeli entity has remained one of the key tests of the Lebanese state’s resolve in safeguarding national security.
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By staff writer
500+ UN staff demand Israel’s Gaza war be called genocide
TEHRAN – Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip, combined with its deliberate starvation policy, continues unchecked in the besieged Palestinian territory.
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By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: Iran must adopt dual-track strategy to secure Caucasus role, says Italian analyst
Boltuc stresses Tehran should act as stabilizer to counter US, NATO, and Turkish encroachment
TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Silvia Boltuc, an Italian geopolitical analyst and Managing Director of Special Eurasia, analyzes how a foreign-operated corridor could reshape Iran’s strategic environment in the South Caucasus.
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By Shina Ansari, head of the Department of Environment
The environmental toll of war: a crisis we often overlook
TEHRAN - When wars break out, the news usually focuses on the tragic loss of human lives, injuries, and damage to buildings and infrastructure. But behind these visible horrors lies a similarly harrowing, though less visible, consequence of wars—one that rarely gets the attention it deserves: the long-lasting harm war does to the environment.
Politics
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On the president’s visit to China
TEHRAN – China is set to host two major international events in the near future: the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Tehran Times exclusive vindicated: IAEA Chief declares UN Secretary-General bid
TEHRAN – Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has officially confirmed his intention to run for the post of United Nations secretary-general when António Guterres’ term ends in January 2027.
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Pezeshkian calls China a strategic partner for Iran ahead of Beijing visit
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China as “strategic,” stressing that Tehran is a reliable partner for Beijing in political, economic, and international arenas—particularly in confronting unilateralism.
Sports
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Iran defeat Afghanistan in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
TEHRAN – Iran came back from a goal down to defeat Afghanistan 3-1 in the opening match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Friday.
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Iran still fifth in FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking
TEHRAN - Brazil, Portugal, Morocco, Iran, Costa Rica and New Zealand continue to lead their respective confederations in the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking.
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Iran unchanged in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking
TEHRAN - The latest edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking features 12 new teams, reflecting the booming popularity of the game ahead of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines, which kicks off this coming November.
Culture
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NLAI chairman appreciates distribution of “Shahnameh” in Tajikistan
TEHRAN - At a meeting between the chairman of the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) Gholamreza Amirkhani and the Ambassador of Tajikistan Nizomiddin Zohidi in Tehran on Wednesday, both sides emphasized the exchange of resources, dispatch of researchers, and the organization of joint workshops.
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Homa Theater will stage Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
TEHRAN – Homa Theater in Tehran will stage the romantic comedy play “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare from September 1.
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11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival will host Iranian films, juror
TEHRAN –Two films from Iran will participate in the 11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival, where an Iranian filmmaker will also serve as a jury member.
Economy
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Over $340m invested in new industrial park infrastructure in a year
TEHRAN – The government has developed more than 170 trillion rials ($340 million) worth of new infrastructure in industrial parks across 31 provinces over the past year, the head of the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) said.
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Iran to boost South Pars output with new infill drilling wells
TEHRAN – Iran plans to increase daily gas production at the South Pars field by more than 15 million cubic meters by year-end through the completion of new infill drilling wells, the Pars Oil and Gas Company said.
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Iran aims to boost renewable power capacity to 7,000 MW by 2026
TEHRAN – Iran plans to expand its renewable energy capacity to 7,000 megawatts by the next Iranian calendar year (begins late March 2026), up from current levels, an energy official said.
Society
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The environmental toll of war: a crisis we often overlook
TEHRAN - When wars break out, the news usually focuses on the tragic loss of human lives, injuries, and damage to buildings and infrastructure. But behind these visible horrors lies a similarly harrowing, though less visible, consequence of wars—one that rarely gets the attention it deserves: the long-lasting harm war does to the environment.
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MOU signed to accelerate plasma medicine industry’s growth
TEHRAN – Concerning the significance of integrating new technologies into the healthcare system, a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed to promote the country's status in the plasma medicine industry.
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Intl. conference on Iran's smart cities, AI slated for November
TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the sixth international conference with the theme of Iran's smart cities and artificial intelligence, which is scheduled to be held from November 4 to 6.
Tourism
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Iran to host debut tourism expo focused on children and teens
TEHRAN – Iran will host its first festival and exhibition on children and youth tourism in Tehran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, a senior official said on Wednesday.
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Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra to perform at Persepolis, minister confirms
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has said that the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will stage a concert on Sept. 6 at Persepolis, the UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, to mark the orchestra’s 100th anniversary.
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Kermanshah invites 13 Iraqi travel agencies to boost tourism
TEHRAN—Kermanshah Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has invited 13 Iraqi travel agencies to the western province in an effort to attract tourists from the neighboring country and exploit the investment potential in the tourism industry.
International
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Israel's chilling assault on Gaza City
TEHRAN – The Israeli military on Friday declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone,” ending the so-called “tactical pauses” that had allowed limited food deliveries into the besieged north. The move has heightened fears of another mass displacement as Israel prepares what appears to be a major ground assault.
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Army strongly opposes plan to pit Lebanese against each other
BEIRUT — Since the resistance liberated southern Lebanon in 2000, addressing the issue of Lebanese collaborators with the Israeli entity has remained one of the key tests of the Lebanese state’s resolve in safeguarding national security.
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500+ UN staff demand Israel’s Gaza war be called genocide
TEHRAN – Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip, combined with its deliberate starvation policy, continues unchecked in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Video Comment
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Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement
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Gazan Journalists attacked by Israel
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Brother of Iranian scientist murdered in Israeli strike speaks out
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Footage shows Israel hit a kindergarten in Tehran
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Delegates and ambassadors from 28 countries visited the IRIB building
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