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  • Front page of the Khorasan newspaper 2026-02-24 19:35

    Dead end of maximum pressure

    Khorasan analyzed Steve Witkoff’s admission about Donald Trump’s surprise at Iran’s resilience under maximum pressure. According to the newspaper, Witkoff’s recent remarks—expressing Trump’s astonishment and frustration that Iran has not surrendered despite Washington’s escalating pressure—carry several strategic messages about the real state of U.S. policy toward Iran and the balance of power in the region.

  • The front page of the Sharq newspaper 2026-02-08 20:21

    A diplomatic opportunity in Muscat

    Shargh, in an interview with Seyyed Jalal Sadatiyan, a foreign policy analyst, examined the new round of Tehran–Washington talks held in Muscat on Friday, January 6. According to him, officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran now have enough experience to avoid shocking surprises like the June 12-day war. Even so, the fragile positive atmosphere should not be misread. While preparing for negotiations, the risk of a real war always exists, and there is no guarantee that the process will end through diplomacy.

  • Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (left) meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (center) and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (right) during his visit to Turkey on January 30, 2026. 2026-01-30 21:03

    By Saleh Abidi Maleki

    ‘Iran as ready for diplomacy as it is for war’

    In Ankara, Araghchi restates Tehran’s long-held position as neighbors call on Washington to halt escalation against Iran

    TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in the Turkish capital on Friday with a message for Washington that was as firm as it was measured: Tehran remains open to a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear program, but it will not negotiate under duress, nor will it hesitate to engage in total war if the United States miscalculates again.

  • Azadi tower 2025-11-22 21:09

    By Ranjan Solomon

    Iran as civilization - history and identity, and the making of a political vision

    GOA –To assert that "Iran is a civilizational entity" highlights its long history and cultural depth, dating back to ancient civilizations like the Elamites and Achaemenids, which goes beyond the modern nation-state of Iran. 

  • Diplomatic market 2025-11-18 22:11

    By Mona Hojat Ansari 

    Diplomacy and culture meet at Tehran bazaar 

    From Beijing to Burkina Faso, diplomatic corps gathers for charity market 

    TEHRAN – Dozens of Iranian brands and foreign embassies set up booths in a huge northeastern Tehran venue Tuesday to mark the opening of a multi-day charity market.

  • Pezeshkian 2025-09-24 20:31

    By Soheila Zarfam 

    Pezeshkian says US and Israel ‘betrayed’ trust and diplomacy 

    President adds E3 acted on Washington’s orders to resurrect dead UN sanctions against Iran  

    TEHRAN – In his second address to the UN General Assembly since taking office in 2024, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the US-Israeli war imposed on Iran earlier this year was a "great betrayal of diplomacy" that has crippled the prospect for regional peace

  • Norwegian professor 2025-09-06 22:15

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Exclusive: Europe has become a ‘vassal’ of US in Iran policy, says Norwegian professor 

    Glenn Diesen argues EU dependence on Washington leaves no room for independent diplomacy

    TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Glenn Diesen, a Norwegian political scientist and professor specializing in international relations, offered a critical perspective on the U.S. approach toward Iran’s nuclear program and the escalating tensions across West Asia. 

  • A view of the front page of the Keyhan newspaper published on Tuesday 2025-08-26 17:55

    Iran gained access to advanced technology in 12-day defense

    Kayhan reviewed the downing of Israeli drones in the 12-day war in June and wrote: The downing of advanced Israeli drones is a major achievement for the Iranian armed forces.

  • Bagheri and Mora 2025-08-10 22:33

    From Raisi to Pezeshkian, US has kept derailing diplomacy with Iran, says former negotiator

    TEHRAN – Ali Bagheri Kani, Secretary of Iran’s Council for Strategic Foreign Relations, has revealed Washington’s deliberate sabotage of a comprehensive nuclear agreement finalized during the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi.

  • Envoys 2025-08-09 21:12

    Nine new envoys present credentials to Iran’s foreign minister

    TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received copies of credentials from the newly accredited ambassadors of Ethiopia, Estonia, Djibouti, Laos, Cambodia, Burundi, Latvia, Myanmar, and Nepal in a Saturday ceremony, signaling Tehran’s continued engagement across Africa, Asia, and Europe.

  • Gaza Famine 2025-07-26 22:26

    Tehran urges unified Islamic response to Gaza starvation in regional calls

    TEHRAN – In a diplomatic move on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held urgent calls with counterparts from Pakistan, Egypt, Qatar, Iraq, and Tunisia, demanding immediate collective action to break the Israeli regime’s "genocidal siege" of Gaza, where starvation now kills as swiftly as bombs.

  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) addresses senior diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran in the capital Tehran on July 26, 2025. 2025-07-26 22:24

    Pezeshkian: Iran should pursue defense and diplomacy in tandem

    TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that, in line with the recommendations of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran must actively and effectively pursue both the defense-security and diplomatic tracks in the aftermath of the Israeli attack.

  • Baghaei 2025-07-14 21:56

    No return to talks without guarantee of diplomatic effectiveness: Iran foreign ministry

    TEHRAN — Iran will not reenter nuclear negotiations unless it is assured of diplomacy’s effectiveness, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Monday, warning against politicizing the concept of dialogue and reaffirming Iran’s commitment to defending its national interests through both diplomatic and military means.

  • IRIB HQ 2025-07-13 19:59

    28 ambassadors to Iran tour attacked IRIB complex

    TEHRAN – Ambassadors from 28 nations toured the bombed headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Sunday.

  • Swiss Embassy 2025-07-06 22:18

    Switzerland resumes embassy operations in Tehran

    TEHRAN – Switzerland officially announced it is reopening its embassy in Tehran, marking a step in the gradual restoration of diplomatic normalcy after a brief closure triggered by the Israeli regime’s 12-day war on Iran.

  • A residential building in Tehran attacked by Israel 2025-07-02 22:39

    Israel lost on the battlefield — and also in the diplomatic arena

    TEHRAN – Although the Iran-Israel war began in the early hours of Friday, June 13, with the Zionist regime’s blatant aggression against Tehran—an act any fair-minded observer would condemn—it nonetheless drew mixed reactions from world leaders.

  • Trump Middile East visit was more like a personal business trip 2025-05-17 21:50

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Trump’s Persian Gulf tour prioritizes business over diplomatic ethics

    TEHRAN – In May 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a high-profile Persian Gulf tour, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the White House promoted the trip as a diplomatic success marked by multi-billion-dollar defense and economic agreements, critics raised alarms over ethical violations.

  • Free zones 2025-05-13 18:09

    By Dr. Kamal Ebrahimi Kavari

    Trade Diplomacy Through Free Zones

    TEHRAN- As the West Asia region experiences geopolitical shifts and economic competition, countries are striving to strengthen economic links through regional frameworks.