TEHRAN PAPERS

Will MBS become ambassador of peace between Iran and US?

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz says to understand why achieving a nuclear agreement with Iran should, at least from the Saudi perspective, be a central part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with the Trump administration, we must revisit the end of this June’s war between Iran and Israel.

Iran, Jordan warn Gaza crisis deepening as Israel continues ceasefire violations

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi have reviewed the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and discussed the implications of the newly adopted UN Security Council resolution.

Tehran dispatches first Sunni ambassador under President Pezeshkian's administration for Bangladesh

TEHRAN – Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, the new Ambassador to Bangladesh and the first Sunni ambassador appointed under Iran’s 14th government, met with the Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to outline his proposed agenda for his mission in Dhaka.

By Mohammad Javad Arvili, Iranian Writer and Journalist

Oman marks National Day with celebration of stability and distinct national identity

Each year on this day, the Sultanate of Oman pauses before a sweeping historical canvas, commemorating the founding of the Al Bu Said state 281 years ago — the state that laid the foundations of a stable, prosperous, and regionally influential nation.

Tehran condemns UN Gaza resolution over violation of Palestinian rights

TEHRAN – Iran has expressed serious concern over the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 on Gaza, saying a major part of the resolution’s text runs counter to the legitimate rights of Palestinian people.

Implementation begins for Iran’s new law supporting citizens abroad

TEHRAN – Iran has begun implementing a newly approved law designed to strengthen support for Iranians living overseas, after the president formally communicated the legislation to all relevant ministries and national institutions.

Cultural and civilizational developments of Iron Age in Western Iran

TEHRAN--The Iron Age in Iran is not just a historical period; it is the narrative of thousands of years of life, migration, and art that has been left in cemeteries and ancient sites from Zagros to the north of the country and has been revived today through scientific explorations.

Broom weaving skills registered on National Intangible Cultural Heritage list

TEHRAN--The techniques and skills of broom weaving have been registered on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list to identify, introduce, document and protect this craft, said Alireza Izadi, director general for the registration and preservation of cultural heritage at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Mazandaran hosts Caspian tour operators and influencers to promote Iran’s image

TEHRAN – Tourism officials in Mazandaran province hosted tour operators and social media influencers from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan this week as part of a program aimed at promoting Iran’s image and showcasing the region’s tourism capacity.

4.5 million tourists visit Iran in six months, minister says

TEHRAN—Close to 4.5 million tourists from target countries visited Iran during the first half of current Iranian year (March-September 2025), said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri.

IRCS, ICRC hold webinar on early rehabilitation

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) have hosted a webinar on ‘Early Rehabilitation in Conflicts and Disasters’.

Iran, ITU to expand co-op on AI, communication infrastructure

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, have discussed ways to promote collaborations in different fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), communication infrastructure, digital multilateralism, and communication security.

Iran to attend CITES COP20

TEHRAN – Iran will participate in the twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES COP20), which is scheduled to be held from November 24 to December 5 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Tehran, Havana ink pharmaceutical MOU

TEHRAN – Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand international cooperation in the health sector and increase access to health products.

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SCO and BRICS provide opportunity to neutralize sanctions

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Javan addressed the meeting of prime ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Moscow.

Larijani asks Lebanese president to release footage of August meeting

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has publicly demanded that Lebanese President Michel Aoun release the video recording of his August meeting with Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani, following Aoun’s earlier claims that he spoke "very harshly" to the Iranian official during their discussions in Beirut.

Medical tourism offices to collaborate to attract Iraqi patients in Kermanshah

TEHRAN - A meeting was held in Kermanshah city with presence of managers of medical tourism offices and medical staff to develop the cross-border cooperation and utilize the province's capacity in the field of health tourism, Fahimeh Roushan, a tourism official of the province said.

Minister calls Caspian regional meeting a new phase of cooperation, highlights cultural capacity

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage minister on Tuesday described the Caspian Sea coastal governors’ summit as the start of a new phase of regional cooperation, saying the country holds more than one million documented historical sites.

Iran attending D-8 Health Experts meeting

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Deputy Health Minister Sajjad Razavi is representing the country at the first Meeting of D-8 Health Experts, being held in Cairo, Egypt, on November 17 and 18.

ICT minister taking part in WTDC-25

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, is participating in the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25), from 17 to 28 November 2025.

Antimicrobial Resistance week being marked

TEHRAN – The health ministry is observing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) week from November 18 to 24 with the global theme of ‘Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future’.

Iran condemns new Israeli bloodshed in Gaza, West Bank

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has denounced the ongoing killings and blatant violations of human rights in Gaza and the West Bank.

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India’s return to America’s embrace

TEHRAN - Shargh, in a commentary, analyzed the major oil and gas deal between India and the United States.

Top judge orders investigation into US June aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary chief has called for legal action in response to Washington’s direct responsibility for Israel’s June aggression against Iran, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s public admission of involvement.