TEHRAN PAPERS

Active diplomacy in shadow of Doha Summit’s passivity

TEHRAN - In a note, Javan discussed the visit of Dr. Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, to Riyadh and wrote: This visit is taking place in a situation in which only a few hours have passed since the Islamic countries’ summit in Doha, a summit that, despite extensive propaganda, failed to reach a practical solution to confront the Zionist regime’s military misadventures.

Iranian FM holds talks with European counterparts on nuclear issue, sanctions relief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a joint telephone conversation on Wednesday with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, focusing on the Iranian nuclear program and the lifting of unjust international sanctions.

Iran in no rush to resume relations with Syria: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Wednesday that Iran is in no rush to resume relations with Syria, emphasizing that any restoration of ties will depend on conditions that genuinely serve the interests of the Syrian nation.

Mossad operative executed after spying on Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has executed Babak Shahbazi, convicted of collaborating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency and transmitting sensitive information on Iran’s high-security sites, the Judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported Wednesday.

Defense ties with Saudi Arabia set to strengthen: Iran security chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, announced on Tuesday evening at the conclusion of his visit to Saudi Arabia that positive outcomes had emerged from consultations with the Saudi officials.

World Patient Safety Day highlights preventing harm throughout childhood

TEHRAN – World Patient Safety Day aims to raise public awareness to improve patient safety. This year’s slogan, ‘Patient safety from the start!’, emphasizes the urgent need to act early and consistently to prevent harm throughout childhood, and yield benefits across the life course.

WIPO registers 13 new Iranian products

TEHRAN - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially registered thirteen new Iranian products, according to a senior advisor at Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.

Iran’s ethnic diversity on display at National 'Ash' Festival

TEHRAN--The National Iranian Ash Festival as the largest food festival in Iran, is a chance for Iranians of all different ethnic groups, cultures, and languages to share their own way of cooking local foods with their compatriots.

Ban on exports of Iranian backgammon lifted

TEHRAN—An official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced the lifting of the ban on backgammon exports.

Afghan envoy, UNAMA official meet in Tehran on situation of refugees

TEHRAN - Mawlawi Fazal Mohammad Haqqani, the ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Tehran, met with Bojidar Vasilyev, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Liaison Office in Iran, to review the situation of Afghan refugees in the country.

By Afshin Majlesi 

‘Face of Iran’ unveiled at Iranology Foundation

TEHRAN – A new geotourism documentary series named “Face of Iran” was unveiled on Tuesday at the Iranology Foundation in Tehran, with the aim of promoting the country’s cultural and natural heritage as a tourism and economic asset.

FM Araghchi sees off newly-appointed envoys to Africa

TEHRAN – Iran’s newly appointed ambassadors to Côte d’Ivoire and Madagascar held separate meetings with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday before departing to take up their posts.

Two police officers killed in terror attack in SE Iran

TEHRAN – Armed assailants have attacked a police vehicle in southeastern Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province, leaving two officers dead and another injured.

Iran pushes IAEA resolution to ban attacks on nuclear facilities

TEHRAN – Iran, joined by China, Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Belarus, has submitted a draft resolution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) calling for a blanket prohibition on all forms of attack or threats of attack against nuclear sites and facilities under IAEA safeguards.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Difficult days until the snapback is activated

TEHRAN - Shargh wrote in an analysis: In a situation where only 12 more days are left until the activation of the 30-day snapback period, based on the available data and the political actions of Iranian officials and the three European countries, it is difficult to imagine that there is a way to stop the snapback process and prevent the return of Security Council resolutions against Iran.

Pezeshkian inaugurates new hospital in Tehran

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian returned to familiar surroundings on Monday as the heart surgeon-turned-politician inaugurated a new 550-bed hospital in eastern Tehran.

Leader congratulates national freestyle wrestling team on world championship victory

TEHRAN – In a message published Tuesday evening, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei congratulated Iran’s national freestyle wrestling team for becoming 2025 world champions. 

National Meteorite Secretariat launched in Zarand

TEHRAN—Permanent office of National Meteorite Secretariat was inaugurated in Zarand, Kerman province, as one of the origins of celestial gemstones.

Persian carpets, among the most beautiful in the world

TEHRAN--Persian carpets and rugs are among the most beautiful in the world and a trip to Iran is incomplete without buying a Persian carpet for your home.

Mount Sabalan, the sacred gravity in Iran

TEHRAN--Contrary to common belief, Iran boasts a mountainous terrain enriched by the Alpide belt, giving rise to the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges that span from northwest to southeast. These rugged landscapes not only offer awe-inspiring natural wonders but also hold anthropological attractions, igniting a profound sense of adventure within you.

FAO, Mashhad University cooperate to improve saffron quality

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement (LoA) to strengthen procedures for how saffron is tested, processed, and marketed.

Knowledge-based companies to attend ITEX in Iraq

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation will participate in the 4th International Telecommunications and Information Technology Exhibition and Conference (ITEX), scheduled to take place from September 25 to 28 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Police seize over 11 tons of narcotics in southeast since March

TEHRAN – The Iranian anti-narcotics police have seized 11.859 tons of narcotics in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21), the commander of border guards, Ahmad Ali Goudarzi, has said.

IRCS hosts workshop to underscore rehabilitation

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has held a workshop on the vital importance of rehabilitation.