TEHRAN PAPERS

Collapse of the illusion of ‘absolute security’ in Tel Aviv’s calculations

TEHRAN - Sobh-e-No, in an interview with Jafar Ghanadbashi, a Middle East expert, examined Netanyahu’s recent remarks and positions.

Iran, Turkey stress parliamentary cooperation to boost bilateral ties

TEHRAN – In line with efforts to strengthen bilateral and parliamentary relations, Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh, Iran’s ambassador to Ankara, met and held talks with Abdulrahim Dosak, head of Turkey’s parliamentary group at the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Araghchi stresses need to safeguard Yemen’s territorial integrity in calls with diplomats

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need to safeguard Yemen’s territorial integrity and national unity, warning that escalating tensions in the country’s south risk deepening instability and advancing efforts to fragment the war-torn nation.

US using Iraqi airspace to spy on Iran

Ambassador says spy jets have been identified in Iran’s vicinity 

In an interview with Iraqi media, Mohammad Kazem al-Sadeq said Tehran has identified U.S. spy planes which used Iraqi skies to monitor Iranian soil. He also warned that the U.S. supports Israeli jet fighters in Iraqi airspace, which amounts to a “threat.”

Iran does not interfere in Baghdad’s affairs, says Iraqi PM

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani emphasized the constructive nature of Iraq's relationship with Iran during an interview with Al-Mayadeen, stating that Tehran’s support for political trends in Iraq does not equate to interference in Baghdad’s sovereign decisions.

Milestone in Iran with triple satellite launch

Paya, Zafar-2, and upgraded Kowsar sent into space from Russia

TEHRAN – Iran’s space program took a significant leap forward on Sunday as it successfully placed three domestically built satellites into orbit in a single launch, carrying out one of the country's most complex space endeavors to date. The mission has been hailed as a major milestone by analysts and officials. 

Folios of Amol’s history examined by cultural heritage experts

TEHRAN – The Research Institute of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has recently reviewed a number of historical documents and narratives related to the ancient city of Amol, located in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province, which was historically known as Tabarestan.

Tehran to host Nowruz summit with ministers, ambassadors from 18 countries

TEHRAN – Iran is set to host an international Nowruz summit with ministers from 18 countries in Tehran from March 27 to 29, 2026, a senior official from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Sunday.

Iran attends regional workshop on Biodiversity Monitoring and National Reporting

TEHRAN – Iran has participated in a regional training workshop on biodiversity monitoring and national reporting for West Asian countries in Manama, Bahrain.

Tehran to host Intl. Conference on Social Work, Social Capital

TEHRAN – The 6th International Conference on Social Work and Social Capital is scheduled to be held in Tehran on January 6, 2026.

Over 140 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 141 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 20 to 26, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Three more sites added to national protected areas

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has added three new sites in Fars, Alborz, and Golestan provinces to the national protected areas across the country.

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Netanyahu’s agenda

TEHRAN - Khorasan analyzed the objectives of the Israeli Prime Minister’s looming trip to the United States for talks with Donald Trump.

Israel ‘blatantly violating’ Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has condemned Israel’s “blatant” violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, accusing the Israeli regime of seeking to advance a plan aimed at dividing the East African country.

Iran condemns terror attack on mosque in Syria’s Homs

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has categorically condemned a terrorist attack on the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs, which left a group of worshippers dead or wounded.

As envoy changes, Iran and Georgia seek to strengthen ancient bonds

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib stated that Tehran's policy in the Caucasus aims to maintain peace and respect the territorial integrity of countries in the region. He made these comments during a meeting with Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili as his mission to Georgia concluded.

Ayatollah Khamenei credits Iranian youth with resisting US pressure in region

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has credited Iran’s young people with defeating a major U.S.-led assault in the region, saying their initiative, bravery, and willingness to sacrifice played a decisive role.

Khuzestan mosques among Iran’s nominees for UNESCO collective listing: provincial tourism chief

TEHRAN – Several historic mosques in Khuzestan province have been included among Iran’s nominees for a collective UNESCO listing, said Mohammad Jourvand, head of the Khuzestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

Iran to hold international tourism content festival

TEHRAN - Iran will hold the International Tourism Content Festival (ITCF) in February, 2026, aiming to promote the country’s cultural and historical capacities through creative digital storytelling, organizers said.

Preserving Jiroft site vital to Iran’s civilizational identity

TEHRAN – Efforts to safeguard and preserve the archaeological site of Jiroft in Kerman province are essential to protecting Iran’s civilizational identity, said Morteza Nikrou, head of the Kerman Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

CCTV journalist highlights Khuzestan’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN – A Chinese journalist has said Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan has strong appeal for international audiences, citing its rich cultural heritage and diversity.

Tehran exemplifies peaceful coexistence among religions, governor-general says

TEHRAN – On the eve of the Christian New Year, Tehran Governor-General Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian visited a church in the capital, praising Iran -- and Tehran in particular -- as a model of peaceful coexistence among different religions.

Workshop held to reduce motorcycle-related deaths, injuries

TEHRAN – The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran, has organized a high-level consultation workshop on motorcycle safety and helmet standards, under the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) 2024 workplan in Tehran.

Iran launches first biometric system check for Afghan refugees

TEHRAN – Iran has implemented the first biometric system check for identity verification of foreign nationals, especially Afghan refugees, at the Dogharon border terminal in the city of Taibad, northeastern Khorasan Razavi province.

12 countries attend Intl. Conference on Signal Processing, Intelligent Systems

TEHRAN – Researchers from Iran and 12 foreign countries, namely Spain, Italy, Iceland, Australia, Mexico, China, India, England, Algeria, Denmark, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, participated in the 11th International Conference on Signal Processing and Intelligent Systems (ICSPIS 2025).

Smart e-health using AI aims to transform healthcare system

TEHRAN – The health ministry has developed eight projects with a focus on smart e-health using artificial intelligence to realize the healthcare system transformation goal.

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Silent veto

TEHRAN - In an article, Hamshahri addressed the positions of China and Russia since the launch of the “snapback” mechanism in support of Iran.