TEHRAN PAPERS

The powerful Sahand 2025 military drills

TEHRAN - In its commentary, Javan highlighted the significance of the powerful and innovative Sahand 2025 drills.

Intelligence operation nets armed cell near Tehran

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in Pardis County announced that an armed cell affiliated with the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist Organization has been dismantled following an intelligence operation carried out by the IRGC’s security units.

Unilateral US measures are ‘crimes against humanity’, says Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has reiterated that unilateral sanctions amount to “crimes against humanity,” insisting that the United States must be held accountable for imposing illegal and inhumane measures.

Public back-and-forth continues between Araghchi and Lebanese counterpart

Iran’s FM reiterates support for Lebanon’s sovereignty after Rajji lashes out over concerned warnings

TEHRAN – Tehran moved to calm diplomatic waters on Thursday after Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, firmly reiterated the Islamic Republic’s unwavering respect for Lebanese sovereignty, following what appeared to be an excessive and unexpected reaction from Lebanon’s top diplomat to an Iranian politician’s warning about the whittling away of Lebanon’s defense prowess in the face of continued Israeli aggression.

Iran stages second major naval drill since war with Israel

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched a large-scale military exercise in the Persian Gulf, unveiling advanced AI-enhanced defensive and offensive systems in what marks the country’s second major naval drill since it fought a war against the U.S. and Israel in June.

‘Political statements won’t change reality’: Tehran denounces PGCC remarks on Iranian territories

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly rejected as “unfounded and invalid” allegations in the final statement of the 46th summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) regarding the three Iranian Persian Gulf Islands of the Greater and Lesser Tunbs as well as Bu Musa.

Ilami artisans participate in handicraft exhibition in Iraq

TEHRAN--Ilami artisans have recently participated in a handicraft exhibition in the Iraqi city of Kut, Wasit province, said Head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Farzad Sharifi.

Tour guides visit South Khorasan attractions

TEHRAN— A number of tour guides of South Khorasan province have had a special tour known as FAM tour with the aim of getting to know and introduce the tourism potentials of the villages of Deyhuk district of Tabas city.

By Afshin Majlesi

A thousand stories under one name, Herbert Karim-Masihi reflects on his new exhibition

TEHRAN – Iranian-Armenian photographer, and cultural heritage researcher Herbert Karim-Masihi is presenting a new exhibition titled “Iran Thinks of You” at the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.

World Soil Day an opportunity to rethink how we interact with earth

TEHRAN – Held annually on December 5, World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.

Tehran, Kabul discuss boosting health cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian and Afghan officials have discussed ways to promote cooperation between the two countries in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment fields.

IUCN classifies Persian Gulf mangroves as ‘vulnerable’

TEHRAN – The first global assessment of mangroves by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified mangrove forests in the Persian Gulf as vulnerable (VU) overall.

Science ministry finalizes AI action plan

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology has announced the finalization of an artificial intelligence (AI) action plan, which highlights the pivotal role of AI in the country’s scientific advancement.

In a UN letter, Iran, Russia and China hit back at West’s exploitation of the deal it abandoned 

TEHRAN – Iran, Russia, and China appeared to react to the West’s ongoing attempts to leverage the already battered and now expired JCPOA as a pressure tool against Iran when their UN ambassadors, in a joint letter, reminded that all provisions of UNSC Resolution 2231—the resolution endorsing the JCPOA— were terminated after October 18, 2025, under Operative Paragraph 8 of that resolution.

Iran taking new steps to boost security along borders 

TEHRAN – Iran is implementing new security measures along its borders to defend against reported escalating threats in the east and the west.

Pezeshkian says no degree of pressure can force Iran into submission

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that no degree of pressure can force a determined and resilient nation into submission, declaring that Iran’s adversaries “cannot impose their demands with equipment and aircraft.”

TEHRAN PAPERS

Enhancing deterrence and military cooperation via joint exercises

TEHRAN - Jam-e-Jam, examined the anti-terror military exercises -- codenamed “Sahand 2025” -- that Iran is holding jointly with five countries from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Shabestar, East Azarbaijan Province, arguing the drills will enhance Tehran’s military deterrence and help foster military cooperation between the SCO states.

IRGC to launch naval maneuvers across key maritime zones in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The IRGC Navy announced on Tuesday that it will begin a large-scale military exercise, codenamed “Eghtedar” (Power), across several key maritime zones starting on Wednesday.

Rural, nomadic tourism development planned in Mahdishahr

TEHRAN--The development of rural and nomadic tourism is one of the important goals of Mahdishahr county in Semnan province, said Governor of Mahdishahr Ali Khodadad.

Tehran exhibit to showcase ceremonial vehicles used in Qajar to Pahlavi eras

TEHRAN--The exhibition ‘Ceremonial Vehicles of Iran; A Narrative from Qajar to Pahlavi eras’ will open at Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex’s Automobile Museum of Iran (also known as the Historical Car Museum of Iran) on December 7.

Over 1.6 million people donate blood in 8 months

TEHRAN –  A total of 1,621,911 Iranians donated blood in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Moscow to host Iran-Russia joint ICT working group

TEHRAN – The fifth meeting of the Iran-Russia joint working group in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will be held in Moscow from December 6 to 7.

Knowledge-based companies attending Afghan Health Exhibition

TEHRAN – Forty Iranian knowledge-based firms are participating in the Afghan Health Exhibition, being held from December 2 to 4, in Kabul.

Tehran, Khartoum explore avenues to boost scientific ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Organization of Student Affairs, Saeed Habiba, and Sudan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh Taha, have explored ways to enhance scientific collaborations between the two countries.

Iran war room chief highlights strategic readiness in meeting with lawmakers

TEHRAN – In a meeting with members of Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, the commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters outlined Iran’s strategic readiness, emphasizing the Armed Forces’ ongoing efforts to strengthen both defensive and offensive capabilities amid evolving regional threats.

1,200 religious leaders from SE Iran condemn Australia’s blacklisting of IRGC

TEHRAN – More than 1,200 Friday prayer leaders, seminary teachers, elders, and tribal chiefs from both Sunni and Shia communities in Sistan and Baluchestan Province have voiced strong support for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), denouncing Australia’s recent move to label the force a state sponsor of terrorism.