South Africa’s top general tours special unit in Tehran

TEHRAN – General Rudzani Maphwanya, Commander of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), visited Iran’s elite 65th Rapid Reaction Brigade of the Ground Forces (the NOHED Brigade) on Thursday, praising its capabilities during a tour in Tehran that underscored deepening military ties between the two nations.

Larijani enters Lebanon to warm public welcome, vows unwavering Iranian support

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), arrived in Beirut on Wednesday to a fervent public reception, with crowds lining routes to Rafic Hariri International Airport chanting “Labbaik ya Nasrallah” (At your service, O Nasrallah).

Iran coordinating with China, Russia to block ‘snapback’ sanctions: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is working in close coordination with China and Russia to prevent the reactivation of UN sanctions through the so-called “snapback” mechanism, which European powers have recently threatened to invoke.

Foreign interventions in region lead to instability, VP tells Russian official

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stressed that countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia must resolve their own disputes without outside intervention, warning that foreign involvement undermines regional stability.

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The new security order in West Asia

TEHRAN - Shargh examined disarmament campaign against resistance groups in the region in an interview with Mashallah Shamsol-Vaezin, a senior international expert.

Ancient carving shows Assyrian soldiers using goat skins to cross river 2,900 years ago

TEHRAN – A 2,900-year-old carved panel from the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud shows soldiers swimming across a river using inflatable goat skins, according to the British Museum.

Tehran launches China-focused tourism marketing course with UN support

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has launched an online training program on tourism marketing aimed at attracting Chinese visitors, with support from the UN Tourism (United Nations World Tourism Organization), an official said on Thursday.

Land subsidence affects 254 plains nationwide: official

TEHRAN – According to the head of the Crisis Management Organization, Hossein Zafari, around 254 areas and plains in different provinces of the country are affected by land subsidence.

FM lauds IRCS services to pilgrims during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has commended the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) services provided to people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Iranian, Pakistani research centers sign MOU on technology

TEHRAN – Pardis Technology Park has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) to expand cooperation in vocational training, sharing technology, and promoting research and innovation.

Egypt is not mediating talks between Iran and IAEA, sources tell Tehran Times

TEHEAN- Reports suggesting Egypt is brokering talks between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which are currently negotiating a new cooperation framework, are false, sources with knowledge of the talks told the Tehran Times.

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Looming Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine war and a few lessons

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz dedicated its editorial to the upcoming meeting between Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States, set to take place in Alaska, focusing on its implications for the Ukraine war.

Understanding the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty: key points explained

TEHRAN – On Monday, the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministries released the full text of a peace treaty the two countries agreed upon in March 2025.

Sovereignty ‘non-negotiable’ in Caucasus transit talks, Araghchi tells Armenian counterpart

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of respecting national sovereignty in a Tuesday phone call with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, as the two discussed recent developments in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and regional connectivity initiatives.

Iran, IAEA agree to continue consultations amid Tehran’s demands for new framework

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced Monday that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to continue consultations following talks in Tehran, marking a potential thaw in relations after cooperation was suspended in June.

Iran, South Africa pledge to deepen military and anti-terrorism collaboration

TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has emphasized Iran’s readiness to expand military and defense cooperation with South Africa, noting, “Today, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps is recognized as the world’s largest anti-terrorist force and possesses valuable experiences that it can share with South Africa.”

‘No crime but knowledge:’ Pezeshkian honors nuclear scientists killed by Israel

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian paid tribute to Iran’s assassinated nuclear scientists Tuesday, calling their “only crime” the pursuit of national scientific sovereignty.

Intl. Caspian Sea Day highlights preserving the sea’s unique ecosystem

TEHRAN – Celebrated on August 12 by the five Caspian Sea states (Iran, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan), the International Caspian Sea Day serves as an opportunity to review the status of the world’s largest inland body of water and highlights the significance of preserving its unique ecosystem and biodiversity.

Eleven Iranian medical universities improve ranking on Webometrics

TEHRAN – The July edition of the Webometrics world ranking has included 64 medical universities from Iran, unchanged from January’s edition, 11 of which have advanced in the ranking compared to the January edition.

Over 115 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 117 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from August 2 to 8, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Larijani signs new security agreement in Iraq before heading to Lebanon

THERAN – In his first major trip since being appointed Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Larjani met with top officials in Iraq on Monday to address pressing bilateral and regional security issues. The next stop on the seasoned stateman’s itinerary is Lebanon.

Iran and China to preserve their ‘robust’ relations: Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei delivered a rebuke of U.S. sanctions targeting Iran-China trade during his weekly press briefing in Tehran on Monday, declaring: “Iran and China preserve their robust relations.”

Iran seizes tanker carrying 2 million liters of smuggled fuel in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – In a blow to organized fuel smuggling networks, Iranian Border Guard Commander Brigadier General Ahmadali Goudarzi announced the interception of an oil tanker carrying 2,030,755 liters of illicit diesel in the Persian Gulf’s exclusive economic zone.

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Iran's economic diplomacy in post-war period

TEHRAN - Dr. Davoud Manzoor, former head of the Planning and Budget Organization analyzes Iran's economic diplomacy in the post-war period with the Jam-e-Jam newspaper.