TEHRAN PAPERS

The policy of threats and pressure continues

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Shargh analyzed the official telephone talks between the foreign ministers of Iran and the European trio of Britain, France and Germany.

Key figures retain positions in Iran's Guardian Council presidium

TEHRAN – Hadi Tahan-Nazif, a jurist member and spokesman of Iran’s Guardian Council, confirmed the retention of the council’s leadership for the upcoming year.

No tolerance for geopolitical change in South Caucasus, Tehran warns

TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Akbar Ahmadian, has reiterated the Islamic Republic’s firm opposition to any geopolitical changes in the region, warning that such shifts could destabilize the South Caucasus and undermine the interests of all regional states.

Former US Security Adviser says attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites were unnecessary

TEHRAN – The former U.S. National Security Adviser has admitted that the Trump administration’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities was unnecessary and counterproductive, especially at a time when Tehran was ready to accept a long-term diplomatic deal.

Iran condemns EU’s ‘moral hypocrisy’ on Israeli aggression against Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has issued a scathing critique of the European Union’s response to the Israeli regime’s latest airstrikes in Syria, denouncing Brussels for “gaslighting at its finest” by characterizing the attacks as merely 'escalating strikes' rather than acts of aggression.

Iran never desires war but remains ‘prepared’ as truce is ‘fragile’: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran was left with no choice but to defend itself against unprovoked Israeli aggression, emphasizing that while Iran never desired war, it remains fully prepared for any scenario as the current pause in hostilities remains fragile.

Pezeshkian: Iranians defeated the enemy with their unity and sacrifice

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the nation’s resilience in the face of recent aggression by the Zionist regime, saying the people have defeated the enemy through their unity and unwavering support for the country.

Iran’s active diplomacy advances toward constructive engagement with world, says envoy to China

TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, has emphasized the country’s strategic push for constructive engagement and stronger ties with key regional and international partners, as part of its growing role in global diplomacy.

90% enrichment, NPT withdrawal among Iran’s options if snapback is activated, MP warns

TEHRAN – Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, declared Saturday that the Islamic Republic already operates under conditions equivalent to an activated snapback mechanism, dismissing European threats as inconsequential.

The Martyred Physicist Who Began His Classes with Hafez’s Poetry

TEHRAN- Dr. Mansour Askari, a devoted scientist whose every lecture began with the lyrical wisdom of Hafez and whose prayer came before any worldly duty, lived a life defined by knowledge, faith, and sacrifice. He was a paragon of sincerity and intellect—a martyr who gave his life for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Martyr "Majid Tajan -Jari": The Man Who Reached the Heart of the World’s Artificial Intelligence

TEHRAN- Martyr Majid Tajan Jar—a scientific genius who journeyed from the courtyard of his home in the village of Tajan Jar in Mazandaran Province to the heart of the world’s AI, now immortalized beside the word martyr.

Iranian photog wins honorable mention at Canadian festival

TEHRAN - Amirhossein Honarvar, an Iranian photographer, has gained an honorable mention at the 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon in Canada for his image of a traditional Giveh shoemaker at work.

Tehran to host meeting of UNESCO-affiliated centers

TEHRAN - Iran has officially been selected to host the 2026 annual meeting of UNESCO Category 2 Centers active in the field of intangible cultural heritage.

SAR dogs training drill held

The Iranian Red Crescent Society held a drill on Wednesday to prepare search and rescue (SAR) dogs for real-world scenarios to locate missing persons after disasters.

Iranian students shine at International Mathematical Olympiad

TEHRAN – Iran grabbed two gold medals, three silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2025), held from July 10-20 in Australia.

Health services being solarized in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in close cooperation with the Chabahar Department of Health and the local electricity authority, is installing hybrid solar power systems in Primary Health Care facilities to ensure essential health services are not interrupted across Sistan-Baluchestan province.

WHO verifies Iran's elimination of measles, rubella in 2023

TEHRAN – The regional verification commission for measles and rubella (RVC MR), affiliated with the World Health Organization (WHO), has verified the elimination of the two diseases in the country in 2023.

National document on quantum science, technology put into effect

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the implementation of the ‘national document on quantum science and technology’.

Iran’s military leadership declares full readiness for further strikes against Israel

TEHRAN – In a significant meeting between the highest echelons of Iran's Armed Forces, senior commanders emphatically declared the nation's preparedness to deliver further decisive blows against its adversaries.

'How many Iranian women did you kill with those bombs?'

Outrage over Israeli munition bearing Mahsa Amini’s name before strikes on Iran

TEHRAN – Israel likely believed it would rally the public support it failed to gain during the 12-day Iran-Israel war by sharing pictures of a female Israeli soldier writing "Mahsa Amini" on munitions destined for strikes against Iran. However, the move provoked mixed reactions—but not support—with many Iranians now questioning Israel’s role in the 2022 violence that shook Iran.

France drives snapback threat, jeopardizing Europe’s future role on Iran

TEHRAN – France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have threatened to trigger the UN snapback mechanism against Iran by the end of August unless "substantial progress" is made in restoring the nuclear deal, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot declared on Tuesday.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s envoy conveys his condolences to General Salami's family

TEHRAN – Hojatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadi-Golpayegani, Head of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's Office, and Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi paid a visit on Thursday to the family of IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami, martyred on June 13 at the onset of the Israeli regime's 12-day war on Iran.

Tehran offers condolences to flood-ravaged Pakistan

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry's Director General for South Asia, Mohammad-Reza Bahrami, expressed profound grief Thursday over catastrophic flooding in Pakistan that has killed over 170 people, including 85 children.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Goals that failed

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Jam-e-Jam addressed Israel's goals that Israel sought in its start of war against Iran in June.

UNESCO condemns Israeli strike on IRIB headquarters as violation of international law

TEHRAN — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has strongly condemned the killing of two Iranian media workers in last month’s Israeli airstrike on the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran.