Iran summons German, Austrian ambassadors in reciprocal move

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the ambassadors of Germany and Austria in response to the summoning of the Iranian ambassadors to Berlin and Vienna.

US, E3 acting on faulty intelligence, Iran says of claims of missile sale to Russia

'Iran has not delivered ballistic missiles to Russia. Period.'

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi on Wednesday insisted on Tehran’s previous announcements that the Islamic Republic has not sent ballistic missiles to Russia, saying the United States and the European trio of Britain, France and Germany are again acting on “faulty intelligence”.

US and Germany: Main culprits of lethal arms to Israel

TEHRAN - A recent report by the German state-owned broadcaster Deutsche Welle revealed that Germany covers 30% of Israel’s arms imports, with the United States and Germany being the two major suppliers of weapons to the Israeli regime.

What was Germany doing under the cover of a language center in Iran?

Inside 'Goethe Tehran'

TEHRAN– A putative language school endorsed by the German embassy in Tehran funded underground entertainment, illicitly provided scholarships to students, and helped employ agents for the German government, according to information obtained by the Tehran Times. 

German-affiliated center closed in Iran over financial fraud, other illegal activities

TEHRAN – Iran's judiciary has shut down two branches of a language center linked to Germany, after the German-owned Goethe Institute committed several illegal activities including financial fraud.

Iranian handicrafts make their mark on intl. markets

TEHRAN — Iranian handicrafts continue to gain recognition in global markets, with exports to countries around the world, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Iran’s political stance emphasizes strengthening global peace: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Iran’s political stance, which focuses on strengthening international peace and security while avoiding war and bloodshed.

Putin warns U.S. against deploying long-range missiles in Germany

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the US that if Washington deploys long-range missiles in Germany from 2026, Russia will station similar missiles within striking distance of the West, the Guardian reported.

Chinese ambassador meets Iran's acting FM to discuss bilateral relations

TEHRAN – Cong Peiwu, the ambassador of China in Tehran, met with Ali Baqeri, the acting foreign minister of Iran, to discuss recent developments in bilateral relations and key issues in regional and international cooperation.

Ban of Islamic Center Hamburg aids terrorism: acting FM

TEHRAN- Iran's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs has condemned Germany's decision to shut down the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH), labeling the move as a boon for extremists, violent organizations, and groups that support terrorism globally.

482 foreign travelers attend Muharram rituals in Yazd province

TEHRAN - A total of 482 foreign travelers attended Muharram's mourning rituals in their visits to Yazd province during the first ten days of the lunar month, which ended on the day of Ashura (July 16).

Western states enabled Saddam's chemical attacks, now block aid to victims: acting FM

TEHRAN - Iran’s acting foreign minister, Ali Baqeri Kani, delivered a scathing condemnation of Western countries’ role in supporting Saddam Hussein’s chemical attacks during a commemoration ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of the Sardasht chemical attack. 

No snap election in Germany

Germany will not follow France and hold a snap election despite the ruling coalition’s dismal performance in the EU election, a spokesperson for Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday.

Poll: Germans support recognition of Palestinian state

More Germans are in favor than in opposition of recognizing Palestine as an independent state, a new survey revealed on Friday, Anadolu reported.

Germany says it would detain Netanyahu if ICC arrest warrant issued

The spokesperson for the German government on Wednesday said they would “of course” abide by an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest order for Israeli officials if approved.

Germany calls for more military support for Ukraine

Germany’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in the latest public display of support for Ukraine by its Western partners.

Volkswagen enthusiasts to unite in Iranian cities

TEHRAN - In a nationwide celebration, Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts will gather in six Iranian cities on Friday, May 17, to mark the national Volkswagen Day.

Crowd in London protest France after British Palestinian doctor's entry denied

A group of protesters demonstrated outside the French Embassy in London Saturday after Paris denied entry to a famed Palestinian British surgeon who served as a doctor in Gaza soon after Israel launched its offensive on the enclave.

The role of climate, and floods in shaping ancient Persian Gulf civilizations

In a groundbreaking research endeavor, scientists have uncovered the intricate relationship between climate change and floods in shaping the ancient Persian Gulf human settlements.

Germany is Israel's second-largest arms supplier

Last year, Germany became Israel's second-largest arms supplier after the United States, Spiegel International reported. According to the Stockholm-based peace research institute SIPRI, around 53 percent of the weapons imported by Israel came from the U.S., around 47 percent from Germany, and 0.6 percent from Italy.

Germany to resume cooperation with UNRWA

The German government plans to resume cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) in Gaza, the foreign and development ministries said in a joint statement on Wednesday.