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2025-09-14 15:42
Venezuela condemns ‘hostile’ US boat boarding; F‑35 deployment fuels regional unease
Venezuela condemned what its foreign ministry called an illegal and “hostile” seizure of a fishing boat by a U.S. destroyer on Saturday, accusing the USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) of intercepting, boarding, and occupying the vessel in Venezuela’s exclusive economic zone and detaining nine “humble” fishermen for eight hours.
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2025-09-14 15:40
TSE leads FEAS working group on social media oversight
TEHRAN – The Tehran Securities Exchange (TSE) hosted the second online meeting of the Federation of Euro-Asian Capital Markets (FEAS) market surveillance working group, focusing on monitoring social media in the context of TSE’s market surveillance.
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2025-09-14 15:37
Israel kills dozens in Gaza, hitting Tal al-Hawa homes and tents sheltering families
At least 41 people were killed on Sunday as Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza, with Gaza City hammered by artillery, gunfire, and naval shelling.
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2025-09-14 15:02
DOE launches working group to combat wildlife trafficking in cyberspace
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has established a working group to monitor wildlife cybercrimes and combat illegal wildlife trade, an official with the DOE has said.
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2025-09-14 14:58
Afghanistan thanks IRCS for aid to quake-hit people
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has issued a statement appreciating the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for the relief supplies delivered following the devastating earthquake that hit the country.
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2025-09-14 14:56
Biotech holds 60% share of pharmaceutical exports
TEHRAN – Biotechnology products account for a major portion of Iran’s pharmaceutical exports, with a share of 60 percent.
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2025-09-14 11:49
Mohammad Pouladgar appointed as ATU Honorary Vice President
TEHRAN – Former president of Iran’s Taekwondo Federation Mohammad Pouladgar was appointed as Honorary Vice President of Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU).
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2025-09-14 11:32
Iran too strong for Samoa at FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B
TEHRAN - Iran vented all of their frustrations by dealing Samoa a 78-45 beatdown to barge into the win column of the FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B, Sunday at the Karisma Arena.
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2025-09-14 11:17
Egypt stun Iran at 2025 FIVB World Championship
TEHRAN – Egypt beat Iran 3-1 (25-17, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20) in the third day of matches of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship on Sunday.
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2025-09-14 00:01
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2025-09-13 21:44
Persian audio book of "Rewarding Superstitions" released
TEHRAN- The audio version of the book "Rewarding Superstitions", a collection of short stories by prominent Argentine writer Fernando Sorrentino and four other authors, has recently been made available for Persian listeners.
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2025-09-13 21:42
TEHRAN PAPERS
Opportunity for diplomacy and threat of multiple domestic voices
TEHRAN - In an analysis, Shargh discussed the agreement between Iran and the IAEA and the pressure from extremist groups within the country and wrote: The recent agreement between Tehran and the IAEA can initiate a new chapter in Iran's nuclear interactions with the international community.
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2025-09-13 21:41
TEHRAN PAPERS
Why and how to negotiate?
TEHRAN - Jam-e-Jam, in an analysis, discussed the nature of the Iran-IAEA negotiations and wrote: According to the parliamentary law, relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency were suspended.
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2025/09/13
By Xavier Villar
Selective mourning: Power, death, and recognition in contemporary necropolitics
MADRID – The death of Charles Kirk and the way it has been received in public and media spheres allows for a profound political analysis of how the right to mourning and commemoration is regulated in the contemporary world.
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2025-09-13 21:39
Iran, Russia culture ministers meet in St. Petersburg
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance and Russia’s Minister of Culture met in St. Petersburg and discussed areas of cooperation between the two countries.
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2025-09-13 21:39
Reported Zionist summit in Baku sparks criticism from Ayatollah Khamenei’s advisor
TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser on international affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has condemned the reported hosting of a Zionist rabbis’ summit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, describing it as a shocking and anti-Islamic step that undermines the dignity of Shiism worldwide.
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2025-09-13 21:38
Any lasting solution must uphold Palestinians’ right to self-determination: Iran at UN
TEHRAN – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has issued a statement on the recent UN General Assembly resolution concerning Palestine, emphasizing that any genuine solution must recognize the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and firmly reject forced displacement.
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2025-09-13 21:34
The Big Satan doesn't protect the region from the Small Satan
Following Doha attack, Larijani tells Arab states to form ‘joint operations committee’ to confront Israel
TEHRAN – The Israeli fighter jets that violated Saudi Arabia’s airspace on Tuesday and rained missiles on residential buildings in the Qatari capital of Doha was a reminder of how brazen the Israeli regime has got in the past two years. It also highlighted the fact that no country in the region can insulate itself from the regime's violence, even if, like Qatar, it hosts the largest regional American base, gifted the U.S. President a $400 million aircraft, and has poured billions of dollars into the U.S. economy over the years.
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2025-09-13 21:26
Exclusive: U.S. isolation inevitable if ‘snapback’ mechanism revived, cautions nuclear physicist
Dr. Khaled Hussein points to Washington’s domination of global oversight mechanisms and calls for respect of Iran’s legal rights
TEHRAN- As debates over Iran’s nuclear rights and Western pressures on the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) framework continue to dominate regional and international discourse, questions are being raised about the credibility of global nuclear governance.
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2025-09-13 21:25
Iranian music scene mourns triple loss
TEHRAN – Iran’s music community has been struck by the loss of three prominent figures from different generations and genres in the past few days: Bahman Rajabi, a pioneering tonbak (goblet drum) virtuoso; Jamshid Azizkhani, a celebrated Kurdish singer and composer; and Omid Jahan, a well-known pop singer.
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2025-09-13 21:10
Persepolis held by Foold: PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Foolad in Matchweek 3 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Saturday.
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2025-09-13 20:10
By staff writer
From trade bans to cultural boycotts: The Netherlands’ comprehensive stand for Gaza justice
TEHRAN – Standing by as catastrophe advances in Gaza—fueled by Israel’s unrelenting military aggression—gross human rights violations, and a deepening humanitarian crisis should compel the world, especially European countries, to take stronger and united action. This means pressing Israel to halt the violence and extending unequivocal support to the people in dire need in Gaza.
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2025-09-13 20:10
If Palestine can’t win, many principles are at stake,” says Italian activist on Sumud flotilla
Claudio, a volunteer from Sicily, says solidarity with Gaza is a continuation of historic liberation struggles
TEHRAN- The Sumud flotilla has brought together volunteers and sailing boats from across the Mediterranean, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade and deliver solidarity to Gaza. From Italy, dozens of boats are preparing to set sail. Among them is Claudio, an Italian activist from Sicily affiliated with the International Solidarity Movement, who shared his perspective with the Tehran Times in Tunis.
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2025-09-13 20:09
“Children of Gaza, don’t lose hope, we are by your side”: Dutch activist on Sumud mission says
Dominique, the sole Dutch participant in the Sumud flotilla, says ordinary citizens must act where governments fail
TEHRAN - As the Sumud humanitarian flotilla voyages waters of Tunisia with the aim of breaking the siege on Gaza, international activists are stepping forward to challenge the blockade through non-violent action. Among them is Dominique, the only delegate from the Netherlands, who spoke to the Tehran Times about their motivation, readiness to face risks, and heartfelt message to Palestinian children.
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2025-09-13 19:01
By Faramarz koohpayeh
UNGA vote highlights growing isolation of Israel and U.S.
TEHRAN – Israel and the United States appear to have become more isolated following the approval of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that paves the way for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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2025-09-13 19:01
By Matin Jamshidi
Israel is seeking to become hegemon in the region
TEHRAN - After committing genocide for 23 months in Gaza with Western support, especially from the United States, and killing a number of top Hamas leaders in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, and finally attempting to assassinate Hamas chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya in Doha, Israel has proven that it is seeking to become a hegemon in the region with U.S. backing.
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2025-09-13 19:00
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanese government and the licensing of Starlink: A free service for Israel!
BEIRUT – Ignoring all security reports that expressed fears of internet access being diverted from outside the Ministry of Telecommunications, the Lebanese government approved a license for Starlink to allegedly “provide internet distribution services throughout Lebanon via satellite.”
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2025-09-13 17:34
Iran to take part in five intl. tourism fairs
TEHRAN—Iran is to take part in five international tourism fairs in Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Spain, said Moslem Shojaei, the Tourism Ministry’s director-general for marketing and foreign tourism development.
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2025-09-13 17:34
Kordestan, a hidden treasure in west of Iran
TEHRAN—Kordestan is an area with ancient history and culture, breathtaking nature and hospitable people. It is a province which boasts soaring mountains, terraced villages, authentic Kordish music, and lasting handicrafts. It has an unparalleled capacity to attract domestic and foreign tourists.
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2025-09-13 17:34
Architectural wonders of Anahita Temple in Fars province
TEHRAN--Anahita Temple of Bishapour in Fars province has minimal decorations, but the type of architecture used for the place of worship and water transfer is amazing.