Iran

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  • Nuclear 2025/06/06

    By Xavier Villar

    Iran and its right to a civil nuclear program

    Between international law and resistance to western disciplinary logic

    MADRID – In the speech delivered on the 36th anniversary of the death of Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, made Iran’s position regarding the recent U.S. nuclear proposals unmistakably clear.

  • Iran's flag 2025-06-06 21:59

    Tehran warns E3 against opting ‘strategic mistake’ at IAEA

    TEHRAN – Iran has issued a sharp warning to Britain, France, and Germany over their reported move to push a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing Iran of non-compliance with nuclear obligations, calling the effort a “strategic mistake” that could provoke serious consequences.

  • Human remains and pottery fragments unearthed in Isfahan’s utility excavation 2025-06-06 17:46

    Human remains and pottery fragments unearthed in Isfahan’s utility excavation

    TEHRAN - A routine utility excavation in the historical city of Isfahan has led to the unexpected discovery of human skeletal remains and fragments of pottery, prompting an immediate halt to construction work and renewed attention to the area’s archaeological significance.

  • Restoration of Jalal Al-e Ahmad’s paternal house nears completion, led by female experts 2025-06-06 17:35

    Restoration of Jalal Al-e Ahmad’s paternal house nears completion, led by female experts

    TEHRAN – The paternal home of Jalal Al-e Ahmad, one of Iran’s most influential 20th-century literary and philosophical figures, is undergoing the final stages of restoration, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated team of Iranian women.

  • Local residents of Soheili village sit on the deck of a traditional Lenj boat near the coast of this southern Iranian village, located on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. The swaying mangroves of the Hara Forest can also be seen in the background. 2025-06-06 17:26

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Soheili village: a model of sustainable tourism in southern Iran

    QESHM ISLAND - As a journalist focused on tourism and cultural heritage, my recent journey to Soheili village, located on the sun-kissed Qeshm Island in southern Iran, felt less like a reporting mission and more like uncovering a hidden gem with astonishing potential.

  • Iranian, Chinese geological surveys agree to expand cooperation 2025-06-06 14:11

    Iranian, Chinese geological surveys agree to expand cooperation

    TEHRAN – The Geological Survey and Mineral Explorations of Iran and the China Geological Survey have agreed to expand cooperation through signing a deal in the near future.

  • Iranian academic proposes a global fund for traditional medicine 2025-06-06 14:09

    Iranian academic proposes a global fund for traditional medicine

    TEHRAN - Roshanak Ghods, an associate professor of Persian medicine at the Iran University of Medical Sciences, has proposed setting up a global fund for research on traditional medicine.

  • Iran, FAO reaffirm commitment to advancing food security 2025-06-06 14:06

    Iran, FAO reaffirm commitment to advancing food security

    TEHRAN –The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security, sustainable agricultural production, and natural resource management, particularly in the face of increasing climate-related and environmental challenges, through exchanging advanced agricultural knowledge and practices between countries.

  • National environment week underway 2025-06-06 14:05

    National environment week underway

    TEHRAN – The national environment week is being observed from June 6 to 12 under the theme ‘Favorable environment, commitment of officials, participation of people’.

  • Minister outlines visa-free travel agreements, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure plans 2025-06-04 13:14

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Minister outlines visa-free travel agreements, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure plans

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, unveiled a series of major developments in regional tourism cooperation, heritage protection, and tourism infrastructure during a press conference held on Tuesday at the ministry headquarters in Tehran.

  • Ayatollah Khamenei addressing people at the Imam Khomeini shrine 2025-06-04 11:49

    Leader: Iran’s nuclear enrichment is none of America’s business

    TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution on Wednesday resoundingly dismissed U.S. proposals that Iran should stop all uranium enrichment activities, saying enrichment is the key to Iran’s nuclear industry.

  • Deputy FM Gharibabadi addressing diplomats from the countries on the IAEA Board of Governors 2025-06-04 00:57

    Iran warns IAEA board against 'politically motivated' move

    TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs on Tuesday warned countries sitting on the IAEA Board of Governors that any "politically motivated" move against the Islamic Republic for its peaceful nuclear program could derail Tehran's cooperation with the UN body.

  • Masouleh 2025-06-03 21:52

    Second phase of Iran-China studies launches in Masouleh to examine ancient metallurgy

    The second phase of joint archaeological research by Iranian and Chinese teams has commenced at the historical site of Masouleh, which is situated in northern Iran.

  • Imam Khomeini 2025-06-02 20:59

    By Xavier Villar

    The political legacy of Imam Khomeini

    MADRID – On the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, the central figure of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, his thought continues to influence not only the political trajectory of the Islamic Republic but also broader debates about the relationship between Islam and politics in the Muslim world.

  • Imam Khomeini 2025-06-02 20:53

    Khomeini’s line endures

    TEHRAN – On the afternoon of March 22, 1963, when the agents of the Pahlavi regime stormed the mourning crowd of students at the Fayziyyah Seminary in Qom—who were commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (AS)—and unleashed their full brutality, the atmosphere of terror was so suffocating that even the city’s hospitals dared not admit the wounded from the savage attack.

  • Pezeshkian at AEOI 2025-06-02 20:32

    US proposal asks Iran for ‘zero’ enrichment, Iran preparing rejection

    TEHRAN – A U.S. proposal delivered to Iran via Oman on Saturday calls for an end to Iran’s uranium enrichment—a demand Tehran has consistently rejected, both privately and publicly, since indirect negotiations with Washington over its nuclear program began in April, according to information obtained by the Tehran Times.

  • Baqaei 2025-06-02 20:31

    ‘Israel exploits nuclear issue to manipulate US foreign policy:’ Iran Foreign Ministry

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has asserted that the Israeli regime is exploiting Iran’s nuclear program as a tool to control U.S. foreign policy in West Asia.

  • Army Helicopters 2025-06-02 20:30

    Army Aviation boosts fleet with domestically refurbished helicopters

    TEHRAN – In a ceremony at the Fourth Combat Aviation Base in Esfahan on Monday, Iran’s Army (Artesh) Aviation Unit integrated 10 refurbished helicopters into its fleet while celebrating the production of its 1000th indigenized aircraft part.

  • Tehran Papers 2025-06-02 20:30

    TEHRAN PAPERS

    The golden triangle of foreign policy

    TEHRAN - In an analysis, Hamshahri highlighted a unique diplomatic initiative involving three top Iranian officials, describing it as a sign of Iran’s dynamic and multifaceted approach to foreign policy.

  • Araghchi 2025-06-02 20:30

    No nuclear deal without enrichment rights: Araghchi

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that any nuclear agreement with Western powers will be contingent upon full recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium, stressing that diplomacy remains the preferred route for resolving tensions.

  • qalibaf 2025-06-02 20:29

    Iran-Venezuela alliance key to facing shared challenges: Qalibaf

    TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Tehran and Caracas are determined to expand comprehensive bilateral cooperation, calling for a transition from dollar-based transactions to national currencies and the use of the BRICS Pay system in their trade relations.

  • IMAM KHOMEINI 2025-06-02 20:23

    By Sayed Mehdi Rizvi

    Imam Khomeini: A legacy of spiritual leadership and revolution

    MUMBAI - Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, who was born in 1900 in the town of Khomeyn, Iran, was a significant figure in the Islamic world, not only as a religious scholar but also a revolutionary leader.

  • 36th death anniversary of Ayatollah Khomeini commemorated at Kesar Baug Hall, Mumbai 2025-06-02 20:19

    By Mufeed Rizvi

    36th death anniversary of Ayatollah Khomeini commemorated at Kesar Baug Hall, Mumbai

    MUMBAI - The 36th death anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhullah Moosavi Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was solemnly commemorated at Kesar Baug Hall in an event titled Yaad-e-Imam-e-Rahil. The program drew a large gathering of attendees from various walks of life, including prominent scholars, students, community members, and women, for whom special arrangements were made.

  • Ten more care centers to be established for autistic persons 2025-06-02 16:17

    Ten more care centers to be established for autistic persons

    TEHRAN – So far, six centers have been launched in the country to provide care for persons with autism, and 10 more centers will be founded by the end of the current Iranian year, March 2026, according to the head of the Welfare Organization.

  • Vietnam 2025-06-02 15:25

    Iran takes part in Hanoi Tourism Festival 2025

    TEHRAN--The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam actively participated in the Hanoi Tourism Festival 2025, which was held by the Hanoi Municipality at the historical complex of "Thang Long Royal Citadel", showcasing the rich culture, authentic art, and Iranian hospitality.

  • National plan to improve wetland conservation via empowering local communities 2025-06-02 15:10

    National plan to improve wetland conservation via empowering local communities

    TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Ministry of Agriculture have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch a national plan for empowering local communities to protect and promote the sustainable use of wetlands.

  • Over 125 earthquakes shake Iran in a week 2025-06-02 15:05

    Over 125 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

    TEHRAN – A total of 127 earthquakes were recorded across the country from May 23 to 30, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

  • Sierra Leone seeks to boost ties with IRCS in treatment, rehabilitation 2025-06-02 15:03

    Sierra Leone Red Cross seeks to boost ties with Iranian Red Crescent

    TEHRAN – The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in the treatment and rehabilitation sectors.

  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi participated in a group photo alongside other dignitaries during the signing ceremony for the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) held in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on May 30, 2025 2025-06-02 14:25

    By Shahrokh Saei

    IOMed: China’s diplomatic masterpiece ushers in a new era of global peace

    BEIJING- The establishment of the world’s first intergovernmental legal organization dedicated to resolving disputes through mediation—the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed)—represents a transformative milestone in global governance. 

  •  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump participate in a signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords on the South Lawn of the White House on Sept. 15, 2020. 2025-06-01 23:33

    By Mohammad Khatibi 

    Theatrical performance or genuine divide? U.S.-Israel approach in West Asia 

    TEHRAN – The U.S.-Israel relationship has long been a pillar of American foreign policy in West Asia, influencing security dynamics and shaping economic alliances. While their military and economic partnership remains robust, recent events—particularly the Israeli war on Gaza and Iran’s peaceful nuclear program—have reignited questions about the true nature of their ties.