TEHRAN PAPERS

The strategy of avoiding excitement in foreign policy

TEHRAN - The Iran newspaper covered the Foreign Minister’s interview with Russia’s RT channel.

Army chief warns of strong response to any ‘mischief’ by enemies

TEHRAN – The commander of the Iranian Army (Artesh) says the military is closely monitoring all movements by the enemy and will firmly respond to any act of mischief. Major General Amir Hatami made the remarks while inspecting Army units in western Iran.

Serbian FM meets new Iranian ambassador to Belgrade

Serbian Foreign Minister Dusan Kozarev has sat down with Iran’s new Ambassador to Serbia Mohamadsadeq Fazli.

Two armadas set sail for South Africa as Iran continues quest for deeper multilateral military ties 

TEHRAN – Iran continues to deepen military cooperation with international and regional blocs, dispatching two armadas to South Africa for BRICS military exercises.

US faces flak at home for testing copy of Iranian drone

TEHRAN – The U.S. Navy has, for the first time, launched a long-range attack drone from a warship in the Persian Gulf. While the U.S. military hailed this as a step toward optimizing its destabilizing missions in West Asia, American media have viewed it as a sign of Washington falling behind in critical technologies.

‘Our defensive capabilities not open for talks’: Iran’s foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei used his weekly press briefing on Monday to reiterate Tehran’s positions on regional conflicts, international diplomacy, and national defense, strongly criticizing Israel and the United States while rejecting Western accusations against Iran.

Cinema Museum reviews Kiarostami’s “Fellow Citizen”

TEHRAN – Abbas Kiarostami’s 1983 medium-length documentary “Fellow Citizen” was shown at the 45th “Documentary Nights” program of the Cinema Museum of Iran in the north of Tehran on Monday.

Iran, Tajikistan strengthen cultural ties

TEHRAN- Iranian Deputy Culture Minister for Cultural Affairs Mohsen Javadi met with Tajik Deputy Culture Minister Davlat Safarzadeh in Tehran on Saturday, emphasizing the strong ties between Iran and Tajikistan. 

“Oscar Music Winners” film concert to be staged in Tehran

TEHRAN – The “Oscar Music Winners” Film Concert will be held at the Espinas Palace Hall in Tehran on December 29.

Iranian photographers honored in UNICEF’s 2025 Photo of the Year

TEHRAN- Two Iranian photographers received special recognition for their impactful work at the UNICEF Photo of the Year 2025, announced earlier this week.

Thailand FM slams ‘rushed’ Trump-brokered truce as fighting kills 40+

Thailand and Cambodia will resume border talks this week to secure a lasting ceasefire, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Monday, stressing that progress requires detailed negotiations rather than public statements.

‘Totally unacceptable:’ Denmark to summon US ambassador over Trump’s Greenland appointment

TEHRAN — The Danish government announced Monday it will summon the U.S. ambassador following what officials are characterizing as a flagrant assault on Danish sovereignty.

Tajik travelers tour attractions in ancient Neyshabur

TEHRAN - A 25-member group of travelers from Tajikistan, including physicians, writers and university professors, has recently toured attractions in the ancient city of Neyshabur in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province.

UNESCO-listed Tehran palace hosts exhibit of ebru arts

TEHRAN — An exhibition of paintings created in the ebru style opened to visitors on Monday at Golestan Palace, Tehran’s only UNESCO World Heritage site.

Dome of Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine restored

TEHRAN – A restoration and conservation work has been completed for on the dome of the Shah Nematollah Vali shrine in the city of Mahan in Kerman province, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.

Nahavand’s tumulus-shaped tomb could shed light on Seleucid era: archaeologist

TEHRAN – An Iranian archaeologist has said the discovery of a tumulus-shaped ancient tomb near the city of Nahavand could reveal new details about the Seleucid period, citing it as the only known tumulus in Iran dated to that era.

Archaeologist says pomegranate origin traces back to the Iranian plateau

TEHRAN--Pomegranate is not only a plant native to the Iranian plateau, but also a symbol of civilization that has been present in Iranian culture as a symbol of fertility, blessing, and continuity of life, at least since the Iron Age until today, and rituals such as Yalda Night are a direct continuation of this ancient tradition.

Father and son ‘meticulously planned’ Bondi shooting for months, police allege

The two suspects in a deadly mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach carried out “tactical” training in the countryside, AFP reported Monday.

Afghan migrants mark Yalda Night in Mashhad ceremony

MASHHAD – A number of Afghan migrants and local residents gathered in Mashhad on Sunday evening to mark the ancient festivity of Yalda Night at a cultural program held at the Persian Gulf Complex, organizers said.

Iran end 2025 unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team ended 2025 year unchanged in the FIFA World Ranking released on Monday.

Intl. Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology to be held

TEHRAN – The 16th International Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology (IKT 2025) will kick off on Monday and will run till December 25, with scientists from six countries, namely the U.S., Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and New Zealand in attendance.