TEHRAN PAPERS

US has no desire for a major war with Iran

TEHRAN - Hamshahri explored the MAGA (Make America Great Again) campaign and the views of its supporters.

New envoy briefs FM before heading to North Korea

TEHRAN – The newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to North Korea, Abbas Talebifar, met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ahead of his departure for Pyongyang.

Trump’s admission of war role was a ‘calculated deception,’ says Iran’s embassy in Tokyo

TEHRAN – The Iranian Embassy in Tokyo has strongly condemned the U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks acknowledging his command role in Israel’s June aggression against Iran, describing them as a “self-incriminating admission” that exposes the diplomatic façade concealing a premeditated campaign of violence against the Islamic Republic.

Iran targeted top-secret military facility in Tel Aviv during 12-day War: Report 

TEHRAN – Iran targeted a top-secret Israeli military facility in northern Tel Aviv during the 12-day Israeli military aggression against Iran, reports Iran’s radio and TV organization known as the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting Organization (IRIB).

Araghchi says Tehran ready to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed Tehran’s readiness to help de-escalate growing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan following recent deadly border clashes.

Iran’s underground missile infrastructure safe and intact despite US-Israeli strikes 

Official says country ready to respond with more force should enemy repeat aggression 

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official says roughly all of the country’s subterranean missile sites are safe and sound.

Indigenous houses: forgotten treasures of Khorasan region

TEHRAN — Many cities and rural villages in Khorasan Razavi province, known for their rich history and central role in shaping Iranian culture and identity, hold hidden treasures of traditional architecture and authentic lifestyles reflected in their historical houses.

Time Museum hosts children for water festival

TEHRAN - A group of children and their families attended a water festival held on Friday at Tehran’s Time Museum also known as Tamashagah Zaman.

Traces of Bronze to Iron Age settlements in the Ilam plain

TEHRAN—The ancient site of Bakheh Nam in southern part of Ilam plain pertains to the Bronze to Iron Age settlements given the surface evidence, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.

Pottery research center opens in Hamedan

TEHRAN – A specialized pottery research center has recently been inaugurated within the Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan to strengthen links between academia and the pottery industry, a provincial official said on Saturday.

Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation

TEHRAN - Iran plans to submit its own nomination file to UNESCO to register the country’s centuries-old tradition of rosewater distillation, known as Golab-Giri, as an element of intangible cultural heritage, an Iranian official said.

UNESCO recognition of Cyrus Cylinder highlights Iran’s role in human rights, museum director says

TEHRAN – The recent UNESCO recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the earliest documents on human rights is a source of national pride and a reaffirmation of Iran’s contribution to universal human values, the director of the National Museum of Iran said on Sunday.

Tehran, Moscow highlight strengthening scientific relations

TEHRAN – During a meeting held between Iranian and Russian officials, the two sides explored avenues to expand scientific and technological collaborations between the universities of the two countries.

Some 150 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 149 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 1 to 7, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Iran, Kenya to foster environmental ties

TEHRAN – Iranian and Kenyan officials have announced their readiness to enhance cooperation in different environmental fields.

National diabetes week being marked

TEHRAN – The health ministry is observing the national diabetes week from November 8 to 14  to raise public awareness of the dangers of diabetes on health, improve the lives of people with diabetes, and highlight the urgent need for prevention, early detection, and treatment of the disease.

Qalibaf’s Pakistan visit seals push for stronger economic, security cooperation

TEHRAN – The three days Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf spent in Pakistan this week appear to be the latest step in the two countries’ push for closer and stronger bilateral ties.

A stone of pride: The story behind Tehran's new statue of a Roman emperor's surrender

By Soheila Zarfam

TEHRAN – Hundreds of people spent their Friday evening at Tehran’s Enghelab Square, awaiting the unveiling of a statue depicting an event from nearly 2000 years ago. 

The negotiation traps

TEHRAN - Hamshahri analyzed Donald Trump’s latest remarks. It wrote: In his recent statement, Trump declared: “I was very much in charge of” Israel’s attack on Iran.

Araghchi says Israel ‘source of instability’ in West Asia region

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister has lambasted recent comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling Tel Aviv as “the source of instability in the region.”

Iran conducts nationwide cyber drill to counter growing digital threats

TEHRAN – The National Cybersecurity Monitoring Exercise, aimed at evaluating the preparedness of the country’s critical institutions and improving coordination in responding to cyber threats in Iran, has concluded successfully.

Grossi is at it again: IAEA chief repeats incendiary claims on Iran’s nuclear program

TEHRAN – The latest remarks by Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have reignited controversy over the agency’s neutrality of its reports on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, as well as the role the UN body plays in helping Western states justify pressure and aggression against the country.

Bill supporting Iranians abroad approved by Guardian council

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council has confirmed that the bill supporting Iranians living abroad does not violate public principles or the Constitution, paving the way for its official implementation.

Tehran seeks compensation as Trump admits he was ‘very much in charge’ of Israel’s raid on Iran

Iran cites Trump's ‘clear and irrefutable evidence’ as proof of US role in attacks

TEHRN – Iran has stated that a public "criminal confession" from U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Washington's direct role in Israel's aggression against the country in June, holding both parties fully responsible for civilian deaths, widespread destruction, and attacks on safeguarded nuclear sites.

Tehran to hold Children and Adolescent Tourism Exhibition

TEHRAN-- Investing in children's tourism leads to increased creativity and field education for children. The Children and Adolescent Tourism Exhibition will be held from November 10 to 14 at Tehran's Milad Tower.

Iranian Carpet Art Day marked at Tehran’s embassy in Berlin

TEHRAN — Iranian Carpet Art Day was celebrated in the conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin, attended by several ambassadors and diplomats based in Germany, along with enthusiasts of authentic Iranian culture and art.

Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site a national will, deputy minister says

TEHRAN-- Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site is not just a local demand, but rather a national will of the Iranian people to preserve the historical identity of Rey, southern Tehran, said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.

Iranian, Dutch officials hold talks over Afghan refugees

TEHRAN – Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, and Guusje Korthals Altes, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have discussed ways to support Iran in hosting Afghan nationals.