Tehran Times

2025-09-03 20:24
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Pezeshkian wraps up much-anticipated China trip

Talks with world leaders and the shifting global landscape dominate president’s visit

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrapped up a four-day visit to China on Wednesday, heading back to Tehran after attending a military parade in Beijing that marked 80 years since the end of World War II.
- The lion-dragon synergy
- China and Iran to mark "golden year" in bilateral relations

By Casey O. Jerson (BSc.)

War scars and peace dreams: Why the Caribbean and Latin America seek to remain a war-free zone

CASTRIES – When Liu Yuanyuan shared her grandfather’s story in CGTN’s World War II: Remembered, Reimagined, Retold, she spoke of wounds that outlived the battlefield. Her grandfather, a soldier in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, carried memories of hiding in trees, eating bark to survive, and never seeing his parents in Shandong again. The trauma extended beyond 1945, woven into family stories and even shaping the choices of new generations.
By Kleybergel González, Venezuelan journalist from FuserNews

Venezuela stands unyielding against US aggression: Sovereignty is non-negotiable

CARACAS – In recent weeks, the United States has intensified its policy of maximum military pressure against the government and people of Venezuela by sending eight warships and a nuclear submarine to Caribbean waters near the Venezuelan coast.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen targets Israeli General Staff

TEHRAN – Yemeni Armed Forces carried out five precision military operations using drones and cruise missiles against Israeli targets.
Parliament to back NPT withdrawal following snapback

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said Parliament will fully support any decision by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in response to the reactivation of the snapback sanctions mechanism.
Iran highlights culture, art as pillars of peace at Bali’s CHANDI 2025

TEHRAN — Hojatollah Ayoubi, senior advisor to Iran’s cultural heritage minister and head of international affairs at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, joined the “CHANDI 2025” in Bali, calling culture and art strategic assets for peace and dialogue among nations.

Politics

Europe, Iran, and the loss of diplomatic autonomy

MADRID – In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, offered a blunt assessment of current tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and the role Europe has chosen to play in this context.
Iranian lawmakers pledge full support for missile and defense industry expansion

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has issued a statement reaffirming its strong support for the country’s missile and defense industries, calling for the full allocation of resources and funding to strengthen national defense capabilities.

Sports

Iran start 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification on high

TEHRAN – Iran earned a 4-0 win over Hong Kong in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group I match on Wednesday.
Iran U21 volleyball makes splash on world stage: Afshardoust:

TEHRAN – Volleyball expert Mahmoud Afshardoust lauded the Iranian team for winning the title at the FIVB Men's U21 World Championship 2025, saying the team have the potential to shine in the future.
Asian Youth Para Games a chance to unearth new talents: Kargari

TEHRAN – Ghafour Kargari, president of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC), says the Asian Youth Para Games 2025 are a valuable opportunity to identify talented athletes for the 2026 Asian Para Games and the 2028 Paralympic Games.

Culture

Iranian projects shine in 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture

TEHRAN – Two innovative projects from Iran have been named winners of the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, one of the world’s most distinguished prizes in the field.
Tehran Symphony Orchestra to stage “October 1904” concert at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN – Tehran Symphony Orchestra (TSO), conducted by Nasir Heydarian will stage the concert “October 1904” at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on September 11 and 12.
Homayoun Shajarian to hold free outdoor concert at Azadi Square

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian vocalist Homayoun Shajarian will hold a free outdoor concert on Friday at Azadi Square in Tehran.

Economy

Nearly 200 idle mines revived in 4 months

Tehran – Implementation of Iranian Industry, Mine and Trade Ministry’s idle mines revival, activation, and development program has led to the restoration of 196 mines in the first four months of the current Iranian year.
Iran-China ties strengthened as SCO 2025 summit delivers historic outcomes

TEHRAN – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has achieved a series of historic milestones, with China-Iran relations emerging resiliently after navigating challenges over time. These achievements reflect a steadfast commitment to principled approaches and pragmatic policies, Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu said in a statement published by IRNA.
South Korea, Iran discuss ways to boost bilateral ties

TEHRAN- In a meeting between Kim Junpyo, Ambassador of South Korea to Iran, and Hamid Qanbari, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, the South Korean Embassy in Tehran reported.

Society

Tehran, Beijing to implement joint programs in health sector

TEHRAN – Iran and China will implement joint programs in the pharmaceutical and medical fields under the 25-year agreement signed by the two countries, an official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
Knowledge-based companies to participate in UZMEDEXPO 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based firms will set up their pavilions at the 17th international exhibition of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, dentistry, and related services (UZMEDEXPO 2025), which is scheduled to be held in Tashkent from November 4 to 6, Mehr news agency reported.
Iraq seeks to benefit from Iranian academic capacities

TEHRAN – Haider Abd Dahed, the Iraqi deputy minister of higher education and scientific research, has said his country is interested in sending talented students to study in Iran's top state universities.

Tourism

Iran highlights culture, art as pillars of peace at Bali’s CHANDI 2025

TEHRAN — Hojatollah Ayoubi, senior advisor to Iran’s cultural heritage minister and head of international affairs at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, joined the “CHANDI 2025” in Bali, calling culture and art strategic assets for peace and dialogue among nations.
Commemorative stamp unveiled to mark Khorramabad’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription

KHORRAMABAD — In a landmark celebration of Iran’s deep prehistory, a commemorative stamp honoring the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley has officially been unveiled at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
Iran-Uzbekistan tourist exchange, a successful model for regional cooperation

TEHRAN-- Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Yusufjon Usmanov called Iran a valuable cultural partner for his country and said that the exchange of religious and cultural tourists will not only strengthen relations between Iran and Uzbekistan, but will also be a successful model for regional cooperation.

International

Venezuela stands unyielding against US aggression: Sovereignty is non-negotiable

CARACAS – In recent weeks, the United States has intensified its policy of maximum military pressure against the government and people of Venezuela by sending eight warships and a nuclear submarine to Caribbean waters near the Venezuelan coast.
War scars and peace dreams: Why the Caribbean and Latin America seek to remain a war-free zone

CASTRIES – When Liu Yuanyuan shared her grandfather’s story in CGTN’s World War II: Remembered, Reimagined, Retold, she spoke of wounds that outlived the battlefield. Her grandfather, a soldier in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, carried memories of hiding in trees, eating bark to survive, and never seeing his parents in Shandong again. The trauma extended beyond 1945, woven into family stories and even shaping the choices of new generations.
Yemen targets Israeli General Staff

TEHRAN – Yemeni Armed Forces carried out five precision military operations using drones and cruise missiles against Israeli targets.

Talks with world leaders and the shifting global landscape dominate president’s visit