Tehran Times

2025-07-27 22:08
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Europe's Own Goal

Europe is cunningly seeking to absolve itself from the current situation surrounding the Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN — On July 26, 2025, leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a joint threatening Iran to invoke the so-called “snapback mechanism” by August 31, 2025.
- France drives snapback threat, jeopardizing Europe’s future role on Iran
- Tehran says European snapback threats ‘unprofessional’ and ‘desperate’

Iran’s decision to pursue negotiations stemmed from strength: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – In a detailed Sunday interview recounting the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s decision to enter a pause and pursue negotiations stemmed from strength, unity, and strategic calculation—not weakness or submission.
By Garsha Vazirian

David’s Sling, Goliath’s Fall

How Iran’s missiles exposed the fragility of US-Israeli air defenses

TEHRAN – The tale of Prophet Dawud (David) toppling the giant Jalut (Goliath) with a single stone echoes in understated tones through the 12-Day War in June. Iran’s missile campaign in self-defense, Operation True Promise III's 22 waves of strikes, challenged the advanced David’s Sling and other U.S.-Israeli air defense systems, revealing not an invincible shield but a fragile, costly facade.
By Shahrokh Saei

From Trojan dock to airdrop drama: US and Israel’s Gaza deception

TEHRAN — Israel has resorted to public relations stunts in a bid to distract global attention from its brutal siege of the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in “mass starvation” in the Palestinian territory.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Farewell Ziad Rahbani, icon of resistance art

BEIRUT — On Saturday, the son of the venerable Rahbani school of art, the revolutionary artist Ziad Rahbani, died at the age of 69 after a bitter struggle with illness.
By Wesam Bahrani

More Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime suffers mounting casualties as Palestinian resistance intensifies.

Politics

Leader’s aide warns of US-Israeli backed Zangezur corridor plan aimed to Isolate Iran

TEHRAN – Senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ali Akbar Velayati, has warned that the proposed Zangezur Corridor is part of a broader geopolitical scheme by the United States and Israel aimed at isolating Iran and Russia.
Funeral ceremony held for martyrs of terrorist attack in Zahedan

TEHRAN – The funeral procession for the six martyrs of the recent terrorist attack on the Zahedan Judiciary was held on Sunday with the participation of a broad spectrum of the Sunni and Shia communities of Sistan and Baluchestan, alongside families of the fallen and provincial officials.
Zionist regime waging economic, psychological war on Iranians: parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated on Sunday that the Israeli regime is seeking revenge for its recent defeat in the 12-day war by launching economic and psychological assaults against the Iranian nation.

Sports

2025/26 PGPL draw ceremony held

TEHRAN – Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) champions Tractor will meet Esteghlal in the opening match of the 2025/26 season.
Piazza revived Iran volleyball's fighting spirit: Hossein Khanzadeh

TEHRAN – Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh, the outside hitter of Iran's volleyball team, has praised Roberto Piazza for restoring the fighting spirit and confidence to Team Melli.
Jahanbakhsh a candidate to join Sparta Rotterdam

TEHRAN - Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the 31-year-old Iranian winger, who left sc Heerenveen after his contract expired, is a candidate to join Sparta Rotterdam.

Culture

Iran’s “Confusion” on stage at Georgian theater festival

TEHRAN – Iran's renowned theater group Amitis will present its acclaimed production “Confusion,” written and directed by Mohammad Amin Saadi, as Iran’s official representative at the International Festival of Regional Theaters currently underway in Poti, Georgia.
"Iranian Cinema for the Homeland" program kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The "Iranian Cinema for the Homeland" initiative was inaugurated on Saturday with a screening of a restored version of Abbas Kiarostami's acclaimed film “Where Is the Friend’s House?”.
Iranian, Afghan women artists showcase unity at Tehran art exhibition

TEHRAN – The ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran is hosting a group painting and calligraphy exhibition titled "Voices in Color," showcasing the artistic talents of 24 women from Iran and Afghanistan.

Economy

Agriculture sector grows 3.2% in a year, trade balance improves by $3b

TEHRAN - Iran's agriculture sector recorded a 3.2 percent growth in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with agricultural exports rising by 32 percent and the sector’s trade balance improving by $3.0 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Qezeljeh said.
Financing for advanced industries sees 15% growth in Q1

TEHRAN - Iran saw a 15 percent year-on-year increase in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the advanced industries sector during the first quarter of the current Iranian year, ending June 20, 2025, the head of the country’s Fund for Supporting Research and Development in Advanced Industries said.
Requests to build industrial power plants surge to 30,000MW as self-supply mandate expands

TEHRAN - Demand from Iranian heavy industries to build self-supplied power plants has reached 30,000 megawatts, a senior official at state-run Tavanir said, amid a nationwide push to ease pressure on the national electricity grid and address fuel constraints.

Society

Tehran, Baghdad to boost counter-narcotics ties during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq counter-narcotics police have discussed ways to enhance their cooperation in the fight against narcotics, particularly during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
Iran ranks second at International Biology Olympiad

TEHRAN – Four Iranian students clinched three gold medals and a silver medal at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025), ranking second among 81 countries, up from third in 2024.
Health minister calls for global community's intervention to save civilians in Gaza

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has called on the global community to make an immediate intervention to end the humanitarian crises in Gaza and help rescue civilians.

Tourism

Continuous human settlement in Hamedan confirmed from Achaemenid era to Present

THERAN – Archaeologists conducting excavations at the Baba Taher pedestrian pathway in Hamedan have uncovered evidence of continuous human settlement in the area dating from the Achaemenid period (circa 550–330 BC) to the present day, according to local experts.
Iran seeks to facilitate travel for its expatriates

TEHRAN - Seyyed Zia Hashemi, Cultural Deputy to the First Vice President of Iran, has announced efforts by the government and parliament to ease travel procedures for millions of Iranians living abroad who wish to visit their homeland.
Discover Qeshm, the largest island of the Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - Qeshm Island, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, is where natural wonders, strategic geography, and ancient culture intersect.

International

From Trojan dock to airdrop drama: US and Israel’s Gaza deception

TEHRAN — Israel has resorted to public relations stunts in a bid to distract global attention from its brutal siege of the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in “mass starvation” in the Palestinian territory.
Farewell Ziad Rahbani, icon of resistance art

BEIRUT — On Saturday, the son of the venerable Rahbani school of art, the revolutionary artist Ziad Rahbani, died at the age of 69 after a bitter struggle with illness.
More Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime suffers mounting casualties as Palestinian resistance intensifies.

Europe is cunningly seeking to absolve itself from the current situation surrounding the Iran nuclear issue

How Iran’s missiles exposed the fragility of US-Israeli air defenses