Tehran Times

2025-08-23 13:46
Iranians cannot be made to surrender: Larijani

TEHRAN – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, sat down with a media outlet affiliated with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to conduct his most expansive interview since being appointed to his new role.
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Araghchi warns Europe against 'snapback' misuse, stresses Iran’s readiness for diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in phone calls with his French, British, German counterparts and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Friday, reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy while warning that the European trio and the EU lack both the legal and moral authority to invoke the so-called “snapback” mechanism.
Iran’s military leadership vows 'stronger' response to any aggression as naval drill tops headlines

In a series of messages marking National Defense Industry Day, Iran’s top military commanders have unanimously declared the nation’s armed forces are at their highest level of readiness, promising a response to any aggressor that would be “more crushing” than the one delivered during the 12-day war with Israel.
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The farce of handing over weapons in Beirut’s Palestinian refugee camps

BEIRUT—The charade of handing over weapons in a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut on Thursday evening was considered nothing but a political scandal, whereby the Lebanese authorities—like their Palestinian counterparts—have transformed into clowns willing to do whatever they can to please Washington and Riyadh.
‘Turning point’ for Iran-Belarus relations as new cooperation roadmap planned

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his visit to Belarus marked a “turning point” in bilateral relations, stressing that Tehran sees no limits to strengthening cooperation with Minsk across political, economic, and cultural fields.
Ukraine drone hits Russian nuclear plant, sparks huge fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal

Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia on Sunday, forcing a sharp fall in the capacity of a reactor at one of Russia's biggest nuclear power plants and sparking a huge blaze at the major Ust-Luga fuel export terminal, Russian officials said, Reuters reported.

Politics

Iran says new UK sanctions 'fundamentally unacceptable'

Iran has slammed the United Kingdom’s imposition of fresh sanctions, describing the move as “fundamentally unacceptable” and a violation of international norms.
The next Iran-Israel conflict could be a more intense ‘shadow war’

TEHRAN – In recent decades, the confrontation between Iran and Israel has evolved into a battleground of overt and covert hostilities—sometimes erupting into full-scale warfare, other times unfolding through discreet yet impactful operations.
Iran used its older generation of missiles during recent war with Israel, says defense minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has declared that the country possesses advanced missile systems with significantly greater capabilities than those deployed during the recent 12-day war against Israel, cautioning that Tehran will not hesitate to use them in response to any new hostilities.

Sports

Iran’s first gold medal winner in Olympics Habibi passes away

TEHRAN – Emamali Habib, Iran’s first gold medal winner in the Olympic Games, died on Sunday.
Iran edge South Korea at 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship

TEHRAN - Iran beat South Korea 3-2 (31-33, 25-15, 25-22, 22-25, 15-12) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship on Saturday.
Iran victorious over Kazakhstan at 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat Kazakhstan 37-25 at the 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship on Friday.

Culture

Iranian film, juror to participate in DMZ International Documentary Film Festival in South Korea

TEHRAN – The documentary “Cutting Through Rocks,” directed by Iranian filmmakers Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni will compete in the 17th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival, set to be held from September 11 to 17 in Gyeonggi, South Korea, where Iranian film critic, screenwriter, and editor Pouya Aghelizadeh will serve as a juror as well.
Kafka's letters to his sister, parents published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Letters to Ottla and the Family,” which is a collection of Franz Kafka's letters to his sister Ottla as well as some letters to his parents Julie and Hermann Kafka, has been released in the Iranian bookstores.
Iran mourns passing of Master Mahmoud Farshchian: legendary artist laid to rest

TEHRAN- On Monday, the funeral procession of Master Mahmoud Farshchian, the celebrated Iranian miniaturist and painter, was held in Isfahan, drawing a vast crowd of mourners from across Iran.

Economy

Iran, Belarus sign industrial cooperation agreements

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus signed a series of industrial cooperation agreements during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Minsk, Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade said.
Iran-China non-oil trade stands at $9b in 4 months

TEHRAN - The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $9 billion during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
South Azadegan oil output increases by 8,000 bpd

TEHRAN – Iran’s South Azadegan oilfield has boosted production by 8,000 barrels per day (bpd) following the launch of two new wells, raising Petropars Group’s output at the field to nearly 59,000 bpd, state media reported.

Society

Comprehensive plan for combating SDSs approved

TEHRAN – The national specialized working group on sand and dust storms (SDSs), in cooperation with other governmental bodies, has approved a comprehensive plan to address SDSs, which will be used as a national reference document to enhance the country’s resilience against one of the most acute environmental threats.
Six Iranian universities in Shanghai ranking 2025

TEHRAN – Shanghai University ranking 2025 has placed six Iranian universities among the top 1,000 institutions worldwide, down from 9 in 2024.
Intl. Conference on Persian Gulf oceanography slated for January

TEHRAN – The sixth international conference on the Persian Gulf oceanography is scheduled to be held on January 27 and 28, 2026.

Tourism

Traditional games seen as a path to boost tourism and preserve local culture

TEHRAN – Traditional games rooted in Iran’s cultural heritage could serve as both a tool for preserving local identity and a driver of sustainable tourism, according to new research focused on Yazd province.
‘Oldest handicrafts’ traced to Lorestan, local official says

TEHRAN – Iran’s oldest known handicrafts have been traced to its Lorestan province, according to a local official.
Iran boasts high potential for Halal tourism

TEHRAN—Halal tourism is one of Iran’s good potentials for attracting Muslim tourists, said Peyman Falsafi, the head of the Agriculture Faction of the Parliament.

International

The farce of handing over weapons in Beirut’s Palestinian refugee camps

BEIRUT—The charade of handing over weapons in a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut on Thursday evening was considered nothing but a political scandal, whereby the Lebanese authorities—like their Palestinian counterparts—have transformed into clowns willing to do whatever they can to please Washington and Riyadh.
UN declares famine in Gaza

The UN has officially declared a famine in Gaza after months of Israeli restrictions that cut off food and water supplies to more than two million people.
What lessons can Europe learn from "daddy" school?

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with European leaders appears to have left them with egg on their faces.