China’s premier urges openness amid U.S. tariff threats at ASEAN summit

At the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged ASEAN partners to “jointly uphold free trade and the multilateral trading system, oppose all forms of protectionism, and further advance the process of regional economic integration,” warning that recent tariff escalations threaten to erode East Asia’s economic trajectory.

Semnan is to host intl. tourism conference

TEHRAN – The first International Tourism Conference of Semnan, titled “Silk Road: Opportunities and Perspectives,” will be held tomorrow at Semnan University, according to the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

Tehran-Beijing ties ‘strategic, deep-rooted’

High-level talks continue between officials 

TEHRAN – An advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has called for Iran and China to work together closely on all fronts, a call made as the two countries' long-held friendship appears closer than ever.

‘Very unusual': Twin U.S. Navy aircraft crashes in South China Sea spark scrutiny

In a rare sequence of mishaps, a U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the carrier USS Nimitz crashed separately into the South China Sea on Sunday, just half an hour apart.

Iran parliament speaker hails Russia, China for rejecting ‘snapback’ 

TEHRAN – In a Saturday open parliamentary session held in Tehran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf characterized a joint letter from Iran, Russia, and China to the United Nations as a clear manifestation of the "strategic solidarity" between the three nations. 

Iran, China, and Russia notify IAEA of end to UN Resolution 2231 oversight

TEHRAN – Iran, China, and Russia have jointly informed the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and related reporting on Iran’s nuclear activities have officially ended.

Iran, China cultural exchanges accelerate, Beijing’s ambassador says

TEHRAN – Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that cooperation between Iran and China in cultural heritage research has gained greater speed and depth over the past two years, describing the field as a strategic platform for expanding bilateral scientific and civilizational exchanges.

Canceled China visit marks early setback for Germany’s Merz

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has postponed his planned trip to China after Beijing confirmed only a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with no additional high-level appointments.

Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countries

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Wednesday that Iranian ambassadors in neighboring and friendly countries can play a role in attracting more tourists to the Islamic Republic.

Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says

TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.

“Silk Legacy” exhibition celebrates centuries-old cultural ties between Iran and China

TEHRAN— The National Museum of Iran has opened the exhibition “Silk Legacy: A Review of Iran–China Relations,” highlighting the enduring cultural and historical connections between the two ancient civilizations

Iran-China joint cultural heritage plays effective role in deepening ties

TEHRAN--Joint cultural heritage of Iran and China plays an effective role in deepening relations between the two countries and should be considered as a bridge between the hearts of the people of the two nations, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.

Tehran to host exhibit dedicated to Iranian, Chinese arts

TEHRAN — An exhibition, featuring a selection of archaeological and artistic treasures from Iran and China, will officially open at the National Museum of Iran on Tuesday, October 14.

US and Israel go after Iran's allies, showing no sign of de-escalation

TEHRAN – Israel and the United States are escalating their campaign of economic, military, and diplomatic coercion against Iran, focusing their efforts in recent days on undermining the two of the country's biggest allies, China and Russia, who provide economic, diplomatic, support against external threats, and could potentially offer Iran military aid in the future. 

By Mahdi Zolfaghar

Trump’s impasse against economic structures

TEHRAN- The “structure–actor” dichotomy is an invisible yet well-recognized paradigm in the international system. According to this principle, even in cases where the behavior of powerful actors changes, it does not eliminate or even significantly weaken the structures governing international relations.

FM Araghchi marks 76th founding anniversary of PRC with congratulatory message

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, praising Beijing’s long-term development and reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

Iran marks Intl. Day of Older Persons 2025

TEHRAN – The International Day of Older Persons was observed on Wednesday, October 1, in Tehran in the presence of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean ambassadors, and the representatives of the United Nations to the country.