TEHRAN PAPERS

Recognizing pieces of the puzzle

TEHRAN- Siasat-e-Rooz analyzed ongoing protests in Iran, arguing that they are being orchestrated by hostile forces. It wrote: The recent developments in Iran and the world highlight a crucial principle—insight into the puzzle designed by the enemy.

Over 100 civilians killed as Sudanese forces clash over two Darfur towns

Attacks by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its paramilitary foes on two Darfur towns over the past week have killed 114 people, AFP reported Sunday, citing medical sources.

By Wesam Bahrani

US aggression on Venezuela sparks global protests

TEHRAN – Mass protests sweep the U.S., Canada and Europe against U.S. military aggression on Venezuela.

Netanyahu’s government a regime of ‘lies and treason:’ Moshe Ya’alon

Former Israeli war minister Moshe Ya’alon on Sunday placed full responsibility on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for October 7, calling it “the most dangerous crisis in our history.”

Renowned opera singer Reza Fekri to perform with Fars Symphony Orchestra in Shiraz  

TEHRAN- Renowned international opera singer Reza Fekri will perform the opera “Kherad” alongside the Fars Symphony Orchestra on January 10 and 11 in Shiraz.

24th Dhaka International Film Festival to host films by 13 Iranian directors

TEHRAN – The 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) will host works by 13 Iranian filmmakers and two other directors will serve on the jury panels of various sections.

Fajr festival highlights Iranian national identity in official poster

TEHRAN- The poster for the 44th Fajr National Film Festival, inspired by an iconic image of veteran actor Ali Nassirian from the film “The Stone Lion,” directed by Masoud Jafari Jozani, was unveiled on Saturday.

“Conqueror of Khaybar” monument unveiled at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Square

TEHRAN – Coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) and the anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani, a large monument titled “Conqueror of Khaybar” was unveiled at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Square on Saturday.

Third excavation season of Vigol Fire Temple starts

TEHRAN--The third excavation season of Vigol Fire Temple in Aran and Bidgol county, Isfahan province, has begun with the allocation of national funds, announced Mohammad Javad Abdoli, head of the county’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

Ardakan MP: Karbafi, a deep-rooted link between livelihood, culture, life of people

TEHRAN—Karbafi, a traditional Iranian weaving art, is not just an art or industry. It is a deep-rooted link between the livelihood, culture and life of the people of Ardakan, Yazd province.

Mend pottery, narrative of 5,000 years of art, culture, life in desert

TEHRAN--Pottery artifacts from the village of Mend with geometric and plant motifs, discovered in excavations conducted around Gonabad, indicate the advanced civilization of people of this region about 5,000 years ago.

Prehistoric discoveries at Falak-ol-Aflak castle strengthen UNESCO bid

KHORRAMABAD – A major archaeological campaign at the historic mound of Falak-ol-Aflak castle has uncovered important evidence that rewrites the site's history, significantly strengthening Iran's proposal for its expansion on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

By Afshin Majlesi

Shushtar residents call for UNESCO listing of historical urban fabric

SHUSHTAR (Khuzestan province) - Residents of the historic city of Shushtar in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province have launched a public campaign calling for the inscription of the city’s historical urban fabric on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, citing its cultural, architectural and living heritage value.

From ‘Little Scientist’ to plastic scavenger: Dreams lost to Israel’s war on Gaza

Crammed in a tiny tent at a UN-run school in central Gaza City, Alaa Alzanin shelters with his wife, five children, his 71-year-old mother, and younger sister after losing their Beit Hanoon home.

UK, French jets bomb alleged underground arms cache in Syria

Britain’s and France’s air forces conducted a joint operation on Saturday evening to bomb sites in the mountains north of Syria’s Palmyra.

TEDPIX gains 962 points on Sunday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 962 points to 4.071 million on Sunday, which is the second day of the Iranian calendar week.

Free zones digital economy framework finalized

TEHRAN – Iran has finalized a digital economy framework for its free trade and special economic zones, aimed at positioning them as drivers of technology-led growth and higher productivity, the secretary of the High Council of Free and Special Economic Zones said.

Transport fleet moves 454m tons of cargo in 9 months

TEHRAN – Iran’s public road transport fleet moved 454.1 million tons of cargo nationwide from the start of the current Iranian year (late March 2025) through the end of the first nine months, marking a modest increase in freight activity, officials said.

Isfahan inaugurates ‘Merchants Passage’ linking heritage and commerce

TEHRAN – The historic city of Isfahan has inaugurated a new urban landmark known as the “Merchants Passage,” a cultural and economic corridor aimed at highlighting the role of trade and merchants in Iran’s development.

Social harm prevention programs to be expanded

TEHRAN – Education Minister Alireza Kazemi has announced that social harm prevention programs will be implemented in 100 areas nationwide this year, up from 32 areas the previous year.

Iran, Afghanistan agree to boost rail freight capacity to 100,000 tons a month

TEHRAN – Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation in rail transport, with plans to raise monthly rail freight capacity between the two countries to 100,000 tons, Iranian officials said.

Over 33,000 saplings to be planted in Tehran national park

TEHRAN – With the public participation, more than 33,000 saplings will be planted in Sorkhe Hesar National Park, east of Tehran.

Over 2,000 individuals benefited from IRCS rescue services

TEHRAN – Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 2,398 people affected by the snowstorms across 20 provinces of the country, according to an official with the IRCS.

Smart cities: a way to reduce traffic and air pollution

TEHRAN - In recent years, with the increase in urban population and the rapid growth of private cars, the issue of traffic and air pollution has become one of the main challenges of urban management in Iran and the world. Statistics show that the transportation sector makes a significant contribution to the emission of pollutants; in some metropolises, more than 70 percent of air pollution is caused by vehicle traffic.

Israeli forces conduct new raid in southern Syria’s Quneitra

Israeli forces staged a new raid in the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria on Saturday, in a new violation of the Arab country’s sovereignty, Anadolu reported.

Handala leaks private photos, videos from former Israeli minister’s phone

Pro-Palestine hacking collective Handala announced Saturday it had breached the iPhone of former Israeli justice minister Ayelet Shaked, obtaining her private messages, documents, and other sensitive material.

Ndong extends deal with Esteghlal: official

TEHRAN – Gabonese midfielder Didier Ibrahim Ndong has signed a new two-year contract with Esteghlal, the club’s CEO Ali Tajernia confirmed on Tuesday.