Tehran Times

2025-09-21 20:03
By Shahrokh Saei

Palestine recognition: A charm offensive or genuine shift?

Canada, Australia, and Britain recognize Palestinian statehood amid rising public pressure

TEHRAN – The recognition of Palestine as an independent state by several other Western countries marks a significant milestone, underscoring the enduring resilience and steadfast resistance of the Palestinian people amid ongoing Israeli brutality. However, this diplomatic shift appears driven less by genuine humanitarian concern and more by mounting domestic and international pressure.
- Domino effect: Three European countries recognize Palestinian state

In a message, Leader praises Iranian wrestlers for historic world championship sweep

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has congratulated the Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling team for their victory at the 2025 Wrestling World Championships in Croatia, marking an unprecedented year for Iranian wrestling.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Beyond the missiles: The women holding Iran together

Tehran gallery reveals gratitude for Armed Forces after war with Israel, and the women behind the scenes

TEHRAN – If you were to ask Iranians who played the most important roles during Iran's fight against the aggression of Israel and its Western allies back in June, many would likely name the men who worked on missile launchers, operated air defense systems, or pursued Mossad agents.
$As Gaza bleeds, protests reveal Israel's fractured leadership and moral decay$
By Garsha Vazirian

As Gaza bleeds, protests reveal Israel's fractured leadership and moral decay

TEHRAN – Once again, Israelis have taken to the streets in protest, driven by the military’s strategic failures in Gaza and the collapse of government policies.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Sept. 21 Revolution: A watershed moment in Yemen’s ties with Iran, Palestine, and multipolar world

BEIRUT — The September 21st Revolution in 2014 marks a historic turning point in the Yemeni landscape. It was not merely a protest movement against corruption and marginalization, but rather a radical shift in the structure of power and national sovereignty, repositioning Yemen on the regional and international geopolitics.
By Wesam Bahrani

Mass kidnap campaign in West Bank

TEHRAN – Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launch a mass kidnap campaign across the occupied West Bank, abducting many, including a mayor. The large-scale kidnap campaign started early Sunday with an unknown number of Palestinians kidnapped, including a former Arab Knesset member and former prisoners.

Politics

All national capacities mobilized to safeguard security: Iran’s top military command

TEHRAN – Iran’s top military command has underlined that it will continue to mobilize all national capacities under the guidance of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to safeguard the country’s security, sovereignty, and progress.
Iran will halt IAEA cooperation with ‘snapback’ in progress, SNSC confirms

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced on Saturday that Tehran will halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the UN Security Council voted against permanently lifting sanctions on the country.
Pezeshkian to leave for New York Tuesday, promote global cooperation at UN

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran is preparing to address world leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to Mehdi Sanaei, a political advisor, President Pezeshkian will depart for New York on Tuesday after participating in the symbolic ringing of the school bell, marking the commencement of the new academic year throughout Iran.

Sports

Esteghlal held by 10-man Paykan, Tractor beat Sepahan: PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Paykan on Matchweek 4 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.
Iran’s Esmaeili claims gold at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Saeid Esmaeili of Iran won a gold medal at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.
Girls’ U16 basketball team: nothing short of inspirational

TEHRAN- In a heart-stopping final at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup Division B in Seremban, Malaysia, Iranian girls came within a single point of glory, falling 67-66 to India in a game that could have marked their historic promotion to Division A.

Culture

Iranian researcher Sahar Tarhandeh to serve in jury of 30th Biennial of Illustration Bratislava

TEHRAN – Iranian researcher of children’s literature and picture books Sahar Tarhandeh has been selected as one of the international jurors of the 30th Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB 2025).
“I Decided to Live as Me” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Korean writer and illustrator Kim Suhyun’s 2024 book “I Decided to Live as Me” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran.
“In the Name of Iran” exhibition showcases generations of Iranian graphic designers' posters

TEHRAN- The “In the Name of Iran” poster exhibition, featuring works by multiple generations of Iranian graphic designers, was inaugurated on Friday at the Gooya Art Gallery in Tehran.

Economy

Iran sends 1st TIR Carnet shipment to Kuwait via Shalamcheh border

TEHRAN – Iran has exported its first TIR Carnet shipment to Kuwait through the Shalamcheh border crossing, marking a milestone in the country’s regional trade expansion, the Khorramshahr Chamber of Commerce said.
Industry Ministry unveils plan to boost SME exports through consortia, global market integration

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has outlined new measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in boosting their exports, according to the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO).
Renewable capacity nears 3 GW, target lifted to 30 GW in 7th Plan

TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable power capacity is approaching 3.0 gigawatts (GW) and is forecast to reach 7.0 GW by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2026), according to a senior official from the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).

Society

Iranian researchers continue to trend upward in world’s top 2% list

TEHRAN - The latest international data shows that the presence of Iranian researchers in the top two percent list of the world based on citation indicators continues to trend upward, indicating an improvement in the quality of the country's scientific production.
IranPharma expo attracts 743 companies from 28 countries

TEHRAN - The 10th IranPharma Exhibition, the largest specialized pharmaceutical event in Iran, will take place in Tehran from September 24 to 26, bringing together 743 companies from 28 countries.
DOE restarts Asiatic cheetah preservation plan after 6 years halt

TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has resumed the implementation of the national project to protect Asiatic cheetahs after a six-year hiatus.

Tourism

UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace to reopen museums in phases from Sept. 23

TEHRAN – Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Tehran, will begin reopening its museums and historic buildings in stages starting Sept. 23, the site’s director said on Sunday.
Met Museum’s tiny clay figurine reveals ancient origins of the mighty Hyrcanian tiger

TEHRAN - A seemingly unremarkable clay fragment, housed for decades in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collections, has been identified as a landmark archaeological discovery. New research confirms the artifact is one of the oldest known depictions of a tiger, reshaping the history of the animal’s role in Iranian art and culture.
A day in Bali where adventure meets serenity

BALI (Indonesia) - Bali, an island whose name is inseparably linked with both serenity and adventure, revealed the many faces of its nature and culture on the second day of our media tour.

International

Palestine recognition: A charm offensive or genuine shift?

TEHRAN – The recognition of Palestine as an independent state by several other Western countries marks a significant milestone, underscoring the enduring resilience and steadfast resistance of the Palestinian people amid ongoing Israeli brutality. However, this diplomatic shift appears driven less by genuine humanitarian concern and more by mounting domestic and international pressure.
$As Gaza bleeds, protests reveal Israel's fractured leadership and moral decay$
As Gaza bleeds, protests reveal Israel's fractured leadership and moral decay

TEHRAN – Once again, Israelis have taken to the streets in protest, driven by the military’s strategic failures in Gaza and the collapse of government policies.
Sept. 21 Revolution: A watershed moment in Yemen’s ties with Iran, Palestine, and multipolar world

BEIRUT — The September 21st Revolution in 2014 marks a historic turning point in the Yemeni landscape. It was not merely a protest movement against corruption and marginalization, but rather a radical shift in the structure of power and national sovereignty, repositioning Yemen on the regional and international geopolitics.

Canada, Australia, and Britain recognize Palestinian statehood amid rising public pressure

Tehran gallery reveals gratitude for Armed Forces after war with Israel, and the women behind the scenes