TEHRAN PAPERS

Upcoming and future scenarios of negotiations

TEHRAN - Shargh examined the new round of diplomatic moves regarding the Iran nuclear issue as the European trio of Britain, France and Germany have invoked the snapback to return the UN Security Council resolutions against Iran.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites violate Charter, Tehran tells UN

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has condemned recent US and Israeli strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities as a “blatant violation” of the UN Charter, urging the international community to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Armed forces better prepared following 12-day war, says Iran’s top military command

TEHRAN – Major General Ali Abdollahi, the newly appointed commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has affirmed that the country’s armed forces are now “more prepared” and equipped with enhanced capabilities following the recent 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States.

Australian ambassador leaves Iran as Tehran downgrades Canberra’s diplomatic presence

TEHRAN – The Australian ambassador has left Tehran after Canberra ordered Iran’s envoy and several diplomats to leave Australia, prompting the Islamic Republic to downgrade Australia’s diplomatic status in Iran in a reciprocal move, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

‘Misunderstanding fully resolved’, Iran reaffirms ties with Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran and Qatar have resolved a recent diplomatic misunderstanding following high-level discussions in Doha, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday.

BRICS TV to air over 50 hours of Iranian documentaries in Russian

TEHRAN — BRICS TV is set to broadcast more than 50 hours of Iranian documentaries dubbed in Russian starting in fall 2025, the network announced.

Managers of Iraq travel agencies visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun

TEHRAN—A number of managers of Iraqi travel agencies visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun and all the attractions and historical monuments of Bisotun complex during September 2-5.

‘Majestic Iran’ tourism brand to be introduced in CITIE 2025

TEHRAN-- Iran is to participate in the 17th China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2025), with the aim of introducing the country's tourism vision (brand) under the title “Majestic Iran” and developing the Chinese tourist market.

Qom to become a tourism hub within five years, minister says

TEHRAN—Qom province will gain special status in domestic and foreign tourism within five years through expanding the infrastructures, supporting the private sector and continued management stability, said Cultural Heritage Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.

Tehran eyes more medical tourists from Islamic countries, officials say

TEHRAN — Tehran is on track to become a hub of medical tourism for Islamic countries, the secretary general of the Islamic Countries Health Tourism Development Center said on Thursday.

63 coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name to be unveiled in Unity Week

TEHRAN – Iran will unveil 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the first time during Islamic Unity Week, officials said on Thursday.

‘Cooperatives contribute to higher productivity, greater competitiveness in global markets’

TEHRAN – According to Farrukh Toirov, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, cooperatives help bring farmers together, enabling larger-scale farming, higher productivity, and greater competitiveness in global markets.

Over 1m Iranians donate blood in 5 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1.034 million Iranians donated blood in the first five months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

International Charity Day develops human solidarity culture

TEHRAN – Celebrated every year on September 5, the International Charity Day highlights the opportunity to commend philanthropists, the collective efforts to fight poverty, promote education, public health, as well as human solidarity culture.

Intl. congress aims to elevate Iran’s position in global cooperative diplomacy

TEHRAN – Taking place in the context of the United Nations (UN) International Year of Cooperatives 2025, the second International Congress on Cooperative Economy aims to strengthen international cooperation in the cooperative sector, promote innovation and productivity, and elevate Iran’s position in global cooperative diplomacy.

IRCS dispatches humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent over 100 tons of essential goods to quake-hit people in Afghanistan.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Sobh-e-No: Three against three

TEHRAN -In a note, Sobh-e-No analyzed the letter by the Foreign Ministers of Iran, Russia, and China to the UN Secretary-General and President of the UN Security Council and said: Iran, China, and Russia emphasized that as long as the effects of the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA are not addressed, there is no possibility of applying the dispute resolution mechanism against Iran.

After two years of regional inaction, Qalibaf calls on Muslim states stop Israel's Gaza genocide 

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday called on Muslim countries to unite in condemning Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and to take concrete action to halt the Zionist regime’s “killing machine.”

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. 

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 urges Europe to adopt 'credible' stance on Israel 

TEHRAN – Iran has called on European nations to adopt a “credible, responsible, and law-abiding” approach to international affairs if they wish to be seen as contributors to global peace. The demand was made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei in a social media post on Tuesday.

Tax exemptions to encourage tourism investment in Iran's Free Zones

TEHRAN-- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts with the aim of developing the tourism industry, protecting cultural heritage, and strengthening handicrafts in free zones, based on which investors will be granted tax exemptions.

Historical site identified in Alborz province

TEHRAN—Caretaker of Alborz Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department, Nader Zeinali, announced the discovery of a historical site in the village of Khosrowabad, Nazarabad county, on Wednesday.

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.

Indonesia to host Iranian media, influencers for 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

TEHRAN — Indonesia will host a delegation of Iranian media representatives and social media influencers in Jakarta from Sept. 14 as part of events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran said on Tuesday.

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. 

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.