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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.