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Yesterday 22:12
TEHRAN PAPERS
“The death of JCPOA”: rejoicing, mourning, or adopting effective strategy?
TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz analyzed the activation of the snapback sanctions by the European troika of Britain, France and Germany and Iran's strategy and wrote: With the activation of the snapback, the JCPOA case has been effectively closed.
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Yesterday 22:12
Israel’s oppressive conduct has fueled deep hatred across region: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Israel’s “unjust and lawless behavior” has generated deep resentment among regional nations — a hostility he noted “will not be forgotten easily.”
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Yesterday 22:11
Who was Bahman Chubin Asl, Mossad’s main agent inside Iran?
TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary has announced the execution of Bahman Chubin Asl, identified as one of the most significant operatives of the Zionist regime’s Mossad spy agency inside the country.
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Yesterday 21:57
No legal basis for reimposing Security Council sanctions: Iran to world powers
TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed as baseless recent claims by the United States and its European allies that UN Security Council sanctions on Tehran, terminated under the 2015 nuclear agreement, have been reinstated.
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2025/09/29
By Xavier Villar
Strategic balance: Ali Larijani reassesses the Iran–Lebanon alliance in face of US pressure
MADRID – Ali Larijani’s recent visit to Beirut, in his capacity as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, marks a significant moment in the Islamic Republic’s diplomacy and its relations with a country that remains central to the political chessboard of West Asia.
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Yesterday 20:12
By Soheila Zarfam
Pezeshkian says 'Iran will not kneel'
President appears less hopeful of diplomacy with West after an all-out war and snapback of UN sanctions
TEHRAN – Iran will not bow to Western pressure and is prepared to defend itself against any threat, President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Monday, signalling a hardening stance as the nation strengthens its military capabilities and regional alliances in response to renewed Western pressure and security threats.
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Yesterday 18:57
Sheikh Safi al-din Shrine: an intersection of Iranian history, mysticism, culture
TEHRAN--The UNESCO-registered Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and the Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil, northwest of Iran, were built between the beginning of the 16th century and the end of the 18th century. It is sometimes referred to as an intersection of Iranian history, mysticism, and culture.
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Yesterday 18:56
Minister appreciates role of women in tourism industry
TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri appreciated the role of women in Iran’s tourism sector, adding that some half of the country's tourism capacity is held by women.
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Yesterday 18:55
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
Bridges, blossoms, and beyond: discovering Yunnan and Chongqing
TEHRAN - It was in September that I found myself once again boarding a plane to China — my third visit to this vast country. This time, the occasion was 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road, held in Yunnan Province, a land that has stood at the crossroads of civilizations for more than 2,400 years. Once a vital stop on the Southern Silk Road, Yunnan seemed the perfect choice for such a gathering. The event was graciously hosted by People’s Daily, whose warm hospitality deserves special recognition.
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Yesterday 18:43
Iranian journalist honored as influential figure in tourism sector
TEHRAN – Fatemeh Karimi, a tourism reporter with Mehr News Agency, was honored on Monday as an influential woman in Iran’s tourism sector at a ceremony in Tehran marking Tourism Week.
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Yesterday 15:21
World Heart Day: Persian medicine sheds light on cardiac health
TEHRAN – Regular physical activity, healthy nutrition, and sufficient sleep are key factors to heart health, Nafiseh Hosseini-Yekta, the director of the health ministry’s Persian medicine office, has said.
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Yesterday 15:04
Some 4,600 prisoners of involuntary crimes freed in six months
TEHRAN – In the first six months of the current Iranian year (which began on March 21), a total of 4,597 prisoners of unintentional crimes were released from prison.
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Yesterday 14:56
Earthquakes down by 4.2% in a month yr/yr
TEHRAN – A total of 553 earthquakes hit Iran over the past calendar month that ended on September 22, indicating a 4.2 percent drop in the number of earthquakes compared to the same period last year.
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Yesterday 14:50
Iranian House of Innovation and Technology inaugurated in Indonesia
TEHRAN –An Iranian House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) has been established in Jakarta, Indonesia, to boost economic ties between the two countries and expand the export of knowledge-based products.
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2025-09-28 21:43
Iran's new black gold customer
TEHRAN - In an article, Ettelaat discussed India as a new customer of Iran's black gold although the UN Security Council failed to vote for a resolution to suspend sanctions against Iran permanently.
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2025-09-28 21:42
Balance and lessons from war with Israel according to speaker of Iranian Parliament
Xavier Villar
MADRID – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, granted an extensive interview to national television in which he discussed in detail the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, a conflict that marked a turning point for the Islamic Republic on multiple levels.
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2025-09-28 21:41
Iran to host ‘Scholars’ Rise Against Sophicide’ conference to confront terrorism against scientists
TEHRAN – Iran will host the international conference “Scholars’ Rise Against Sophicide” on October 9 to confront the global phenomenon of scientific terrorism, including the targeted assassination of scientists.
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2025-09-28 21:40
Iran should join Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, Leader's adviser says as Israeli threats intensify
TEHRAN – A top military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has welcomed the newly signed defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, describing it as a positive step for regional security while underlining Iran’s own military readiness and commitment to deterrence.
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2025-09-28 21:40
In meeting with Hezbollah, Iran vows unwavering support for Lebanon and the Resistance
TEHRAN – During a meeting held on Sunday, senior Iranian official Ali Larijani assured Lebanon of the Islamic Republic's full and unconditional support, reinforcing a strategic alliance that stands as a bulwark against American and Israeli aggression in the region.
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2025-09-28 21:39
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: China’s UNSC stance on Iran boosts its credibility as mediator, says Chinese scholar
Professor Fan notes Beijing’s support is grounded in fairness, justice, and universal international interests
TEHRAN- As debates intensify at the United Nations following the Security Council’s failure to extend sanctions relief for Iran, global attention has shifted to the broader geopolitical rift between Western powers and rising challengers such as China and Russia.
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2025-09-28 19:10
Tehran inaugurating 40 tourism facilities
TEHRAN-Concurrent with Tourism Week (September 27-October 3), 43 tourism facilities including traditional hotels, hotel apartments, traditional restaurants, recreational and entertainment centers and travel agencies will be inaugurated, Ali Tolouei, the head of Tehran Cultural Heritage Department has said.
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2025-09-28 19:09
West Azarbaijan tourism industry to boom
TEHRAN—Tourism industry in West Azarbaijan province will be overhauled in near future through boosting the infrastructures and exploiting the projects, said Morteza Safari, the head of West Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.
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2025-09-28 19:09
Sistan-Baluchestan handicrafts houses to be launched across Iranian metropolises
TEHRAN—Handicrafts houses of Sistan-Baluchestan Cultural Heritage Department are to be launched in Tehran and several other Iranian metropolises, said Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi.
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2025-09-28 18:55
By Sedigheh Hosseini
Indonesians hail Iran as symbol of resistance and steadfast backer of Palestine
BALI – In interviews with a Tehran Times reporter, several Indonesian citizens highlighted Iran’s historical, cultural, and political significance, describing the country as a “symbol of resistance” and a steadfast supporter of Palestine.
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2025-09-28 18:39
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran marks World Tourism Day with pledges of investment, jobs, and regional cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran marked World Tourism Day on Saturday with officials pledging financial support, new jobs and greater private sector involvement to revive the country’s tourism industry, which has struggled in recent months.
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2025-09-28 15:50
Rainfall forecast to be low in fall, normal in winter
TEHRAN – According to numerical weather prediction modeling, the precipitation in the fall is predicted to be less than normal, while in winter, it is expected to be above normal, Ahad Vazifeh, the head of the Meteorological Organization, has said.
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2025-09-28 15:20
Iran plans to eradicate rabies by 2030
TEHRAN – The national veterinary organization has taken extensive measures, such as fostering cross-sectoral cooperation and implementing rabies vaccination to eliminate rabies in the country by 2030.
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2025-09-28 15:08
DOE ready to take part in China’s Longjiang initiative
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced its preparedness to collaborate on the Longjiang initiative proposed by China, which focuses on strategic partnerships in key areas such as biodiversity conservation, ecological product development, and environmental education.
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2025-09-27 22:22
TEHRAN PAPERS
Farhikhtegan: Hypocritical game between Europe and US
TEHRAN - In a note, Farhikhtegan addressed the statements of European officials now that the Chinese-Russian draft resolution to delay snapback sanctions against Iran failed at the UN Security Council.
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2025-09-27 22:22
IAEA silence showed alignment with Israel in striking Tehran: Iran nuclear chief
TEHRAN – Iran’s nuclear chief has strongly criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for failing to condemn June Israeli strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities, warning that such silence effectively aligns the agency with the attacks and undermines trust.