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2025-09-06 22:15

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Europe has become a ‘vassal’ of US in Iran policy, says Norwegian professor

Glenn Diesen argues EU dependence on Washington leaves no room for independent diplomacy

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Glenn Diesen, a Norwegian political scientist and professor specializing in international relations, offered a critical perspective on the U.S. approach toward Iran’s nuclear program and the escalating tensions across West Asia.

2025-09-06 20:44

By Shahrokh Saei

Department of War: Trump reveals America’s true face

TEHRAN — In a move that has sparked fierce criticism, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War. The decision revives a title last used in the 1940s, before President Harry Truman restructured the military into the modern Pentagon system following World War II.

2025-09-06 20:21

By Garsha Vazirian

How Trump’s ‘drug war’ masks his drive for war against Venezuela

TEHRAN – In the choppy seas of international intrigue, truth can sink faster than a targeted vessel. When the U.S. military destroyed a 12-meter “flipper” speedboat off Venezuela, killing all 11 aboard, President Trump hailed it as a strike against “a Venezuelan criminal organization tied to Maduro.” Scratch the surface, though, and it looks less like justice than premeditated aggression.

2025-09-06 20:13

By Wesam Bahrani

Israelis make mass arrests of Palestinian civilians as leverage

TEHRAN – Investigation reveals the majority of Palestinians kidnapped after October 2023 are civilians with no affiliation to Hamas or any resistance movement.

2025-09-06 20:12

Over 150 officials urge protection of Sumud humanitarian flotilla to Gaza

Over 150 current and former elected officials from around the world have issued “a call for immediate action to ensure humanitarian access to Gaza and to end the genocide of the Palestinian people.”

2025-09-06 19:57

Iran too adept for Guam at 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Guam 6-0 at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification on Saturday.

2025-09-06 19:18

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will the Lebanese government continue on the path of rationality?

BEIRUT — In Lebanon’s political history, no cabinet session has garnered as much international and Arab attention as the one on September 5th that will probably shape Lebanon’s future. It will determine whether the country is heading toward a settlement, chaos, or somewhere in between, like the current situation.

Relatives mourn the loss of their loved ones killed in Israeli attacks, Gaza City [Hamza Z. H. Qraiqea/Anadolu]

2025-09-06 19:07

By staff writer

Israel’s strikes on Gaza City towers underscore policy of forced displacement

TEHRAN – More than 700 days into Israel’s war on Gaza, Palestinian civilians continue to bear the brunt of relentless airstrikes, siege, and starvation.

2025-09-06 19:02

Protesters in Santos rally against steel exports to Israel

Activists in the Brazilian port city of Santos staged a sit-in on Friday, urging authorities to halt steel shipments to Israel due to their potential use in military industries.

2025-09-06 17:07

Arvand Free Zone to turn into medical and marine tourism hub

TEHRAN-- Head of the Tourism Commission of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mostafa Mousavi considered the main priority of this commission to be strengthening the role of the private sector in policy-making and sustainable development of tourism, and announced extensive plans to transform the Arvand Free Zone into a hub for health, marine, and commercial tourism in the southern Persian Gulf.

2025-09-06 17:06

Minab’s harvest festival fuses tradition and nature

TEHRAN - Minab in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province hosted a thanksgiving harvest festival dedicated to mangoes and jasmine from September 2 to 4.

2025-09-06 17:06

Ceramic center inaugurated at Hamedan university

TEHRAN – A new cultural project titled “Ceramic Land: The Embrace of Art, the House of Creativity and Innovation in Ceramic Art” has recently been inaugurated at Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan.

2025-09-06 17:05

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.

2025-09-06 16:48

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.

A view of Shams Tabrizi mausoleum in Khoy, northwest Iran.

2025-09-06 16:42

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.

2025/09/06

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.

2025-09-06 16:33

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).

2025/09/06

By Xu Yawen

Beyond the V-Day Parade: What Global Voices Reveal About China’s Rise

As the golden sun bathed Tiananmen Square on the morning of September 3rd, China hosted a grand commemoration marking the 80th anniversary of its victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The powerful display of military might and national pride captivated billions worldwide.

2025-09-06 15:53

‘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.

2025-09-06 15:51

Iran-Turkey trade stands at $3.09b in 7 months

TEHRAN- The latest statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) show that trade between Iran and Turkey in the first seven months of 2025 decreased by four percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $3.09 billion.

2025-09-06 15:49

Summer rainfall drops by 43% in long term

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the summer, June 22, until September 4, a total of 4.9 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, indicating a 43-percent decrease from the long-term figure of 8.5 mm, according to the Meteorological Organization.

2025-09-06 15:43

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.

2025-09-06 15:34

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.

2025-09-06 15:27

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.

2025-09-06 15:25

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.

2025-09-06 15:20

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.

2025-09-06 14:50

Uruguay’s Anti-Imperialist Committee condemns US military buildup near Venezuela

The Uruguayan Anti-Imperialist Committee for Solidarity with Cuba and the Peoples of the World has condemned the deployment of more than 4,500 U.S. Marines in the Caribbean, accompanied by the missile cruiser USS Lake Erie, the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Newport News, and other warships reportedly moving toward Venezuelan waters.