TEHRAN PAPERS

“Economic satisfaction” as a pillar of deterrence

TEHRAN - In a recent editorial, Arman-e-Emrooz addressed a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of national deterrence amid escalating regional tensions and the ongoing confrontation—direct or indirect—between Iran and Israel.

‘We have surprises:’ IRGC warns enemies, as generals detail restraint in 12-day war

TEHRAN – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Ali Fadavi declared Tuesday that Iran maintains "surprises" for any renewed enemy aggression, emphasizing that adversaries have consistently failed to undermine the Islamic Republic despite decades of conspiracies.

Araghchi engages Saudi Crown Prince, top officials in ‘fruitful’ talks on bilateral, regional issues

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of high-level meetings with senior Saudi officials on Tuesday, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss bilateral relations and the evolving regional situation following recent Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran.

Israel denied harming Iranians—700 dead civilians tell a different story

TEHRAN – Iranian Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarghandi announced on Wednesday that the Israeli regime’s 12-day military aggression against Iranian cities resulted in the martyrdom of nearly 700 civilians and injuries to more than 5,000 citizens, overwhelmingly non-combatants.

Historic Persian-Georgian documents of Iran’s Afsharid era digitized with British Library support

TEHRAN - A significant cultural heritage preservation initiative has culminated in the digitization and cataloguing of rare Persian and Georgian-Persian historical documents from the Afshar period, preserved at the Korneli Kekelidze National Centre of Manuscripts in Tbilisi, Georgia.

By Afshin Majlesi

Cultural heritage is a voice against hostile narratives, Iran tourism minister says

TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with his deputies, addressed the ministry’s role in shaping cultural resilience during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.

IFRC proud of cooperation with IRCS: MENA director

TEHRAN – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is proud of cooperating with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Hossam Elsharkawi, the director of the Mediterranean and North Africa (MENA) Region at IFRC, has said.

IEEE Iran section grabs outstanding Section Award

TEHRAN – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE) organization has designated the IEEE Iran section as the Outstanding Section Award 2025.

Documented refugees have no problem attending Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Authorized foreign nationals and refugees residing in Iran will be able to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage without any problems, the deputy interior minister has said.

From smart agriculture to rescue operations: Iranian-made drones booming

TEHRAN – Over the past two decades, Iranian knowledge-based companies have made notable efforts and contributed significantly to designing, building, and utilizing various types of drones for civilian purposes, including smart agriculture, cargo transport, maritime missions, as well as rescue and relief operations.

YouTube bans Tehran Times channel 

TEHRAN - YouTube has restricted Tehran Times' access to its account, claiming its videos are "supporting terrorism" whilst it was showing aftermath of Iran's retaliation against Israeli regime's aggression.

TEHRAN PAPERS

The Revolutionary Leader's strategy reinforces unity

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Farhikhtegan highlighted the failure of Israel’s attempt to create a rift between the Iranian people and the ruling system.

Devastating civilian toll in Iran’s capital; 3,600 homes damaged in Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Mayor Alireza Zakani has laid bare the human cost of the Israeli regime’s 12-day military aggression against Iran, disclosing that 3,600 civilian residential units across the capital were damaged in the assault.

Iran, Qatar affirm commitment to defense ties following 12-day war

TEHRAN – In a high-level exchange, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, held a phone conversation with Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, solidifying bilateral strategic coordination in the wake of the Israeli regime’s 12-day aggression against Iran.

Family of martyred aerospace commander expresses support for new chief

TEHRAN – The family of martyr Lieutenant General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the assassinated commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, has issued a heartfelt message to Brigadier General Majid Mousavi, the newly appointed commander of the force, expressing full support and confidence in his leadership.

Iran says no talks scheduled with US 

TEHRAN – Iran has flatly denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that nuclear negotiations are back on the table.

How Israeli air defense systems backfired

TEHRAN – A newly surfaced video has raised serious questions about the integrity of Israel’s air defense systems, suggesting that the recent strike on central Tel Aviv may not have been a technical failure, but an act of internal sabotage.

Iran, Tajikistan should be pioneers in unifying Persian-speaking world

TEHRAN—Iran and Tajikistan, as two wings of Persian culture, should be pioneers in unifying the Persian-speaking world, said Hojjatollah Ayyoubi, head of Tourism Ministry’s Center for International Affairs.

11,000-year-old secret revealed: Boars transported across Zagros for ritual feasts in western Iran

TEHRAN - A study by an international team has revealed that pre-agricultural communities at the Early Neolithic site of Asiab, near Kermanshah in western Iran (~9660–9340 cal BCE), engaged in complex logistical efforts to provision large-scale ritual feasts.

Sanctions and geopolitical tensions undermine climate cooperation: FM Araqchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has said that sanctions and geopolitical tensions undermine climate cooperation and hinder coordinated action.

Over 80% of Afghan refugees voluntarily return home

TEHRAN – From the beginning of the current Iranian year, March 21, till June 27, a total of 717,658 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan; more than 80 percent of them were dispatched voluntarily.

Iran Digital National Plan wins WSIS Champion Award

TEHRAN – The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has awarded the Iran Digital National Plan project as one of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) champions 2025 in the E-Business category.