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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 20:51
By Wesam Bahrani
Imam Khomeini and the occupied Palestine
TEHRAN – One of Imam Khomeini’s most enduring legacies is his pivotal role in placing Palestine firmly back on the world’s map.
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Yesterday 20:45
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Resistance movements owe everlasting gratitude to Imam Khomeini
Imam Khomeini is credited with energizing Palestinian cause in hearts and minds of Islamic Ummah
BEIRUT — On the anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (ra), Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed that “revolutionary Iran—under the leadership of Imam Khomeini—stood steadfastly alongside the Resistance Front to liberate Palestine and Holy al-Quds.”
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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 20:31
By Mustafa Kamal
Cairo and Tehran: Redrawing the lines of regional engagement
Cairo – The visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Cairo marks a highly significant diplomatic moment in a turbulent regional context. It reflects a gradual shift in Egyptian-Iranian relations, which had been frozen for decades due to geopolitical considerations and divergent regional alliances.
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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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2025-06-01 23:38
By Xavier Villar
Self-orientalization of Iranian cinema: the mirror the west wants to see
MADRID – Iranian director Jafar Panahi recently added another international accolade to his name by winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival with It Was Just an Accident.
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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.
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2025-06-01 23:26
By Soheila Zarfam
IAEA’s old playbook may lead to different consequences this time
TEHRAN – Western states have long used the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a tool of pressure against Iran, recycling discredited Israeli intelligence and crying "non-compliance" whenever diplomatic progress fails to yield them concessions from Iran. But after years of this tired strategy - and despite Iranians’ continued good-faith cooperation - Tehran may finally be ready to reset the equation.
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2025-06-01 22:57
Iran warns IAEA not to test its patience after watchdog’s politically charged report
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has issued a stern rebuke of a recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran’s nuclear activities, describing it as a politically motivated document reliant on “fabricated data” from the Israeli regime.
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2025-06-01 22:57
Iran parliament speaker begins strategic Latin America tour with official visit to Venezuela
TEHRAN – Speaker of Iran’s parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf arrived in Caracas on Sunday, leading a high-level parliamentary delegation.
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2025-06-01 22:52
TEHRAN PAPERS
Agreement is within reach
TEHRAN - Etemad examined a possible nuclear agreement between Iran and the United States and the obstacles ahead in an interview with reformist political activist Ali Bagheri.
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2025-06-01 22:51
Araghchi to pursue diplomatic coordination on Gaza in visits to Egypt, Lebanon
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran Sunday evening to begin a two-day diplomatic mission to Egypt and Lebanon, where he is expected to hold high-level meetings, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.
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2025-06-01 22:48
21 officers deployed to peace missions in Africa: Iran top commander
TEHRAN – In a ceremony held on Sunday, Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, announced the deployment of 21 Iranian military officers to international peacekeeping missions in four African nations—Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Mali.
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2025-05-31 22:36
By Soheila Zarfam
Key Elements Iran Needs in a Potential Agreement
TEHRAN – As diplomatic efforts to revive the nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers gather momentum once again, much of the international focus continues to center on what Iran must do—its nuclear obligations, inspection regimes, enrichment limits, and regional behavior.
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2025-05-31 21:16
By Maryam Amirshabani
Optimistic outlook: Japanese envoy outlines bright prospects for relations with Iran
TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times newspaper, Ambassador of Japan to Iran His Excellency Mr. Tamaki Tsukada reflected on the longstanding friendship between Iran and Japan, emphasizing mutual respect, shared strategic interests, and the potential for expanded cooperation in a variety of fields—from energy and infrastructure to culture and tourism.
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2025-05-31 20:39
Tehran, Seoul deepen strategic engagement during high-level consultations
TEHRAN – Senior diplomats from Iran and South Korea concluded the seventh round of political consultations in Seoul on Friday, highlighting mutual commitment to expand bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors.
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2025-05-31 20:38
Qalibaf to lead Iranian parliamentary delegation on Latin America tour
TEHRAN – In a move aimed at strengthening parliamentary and economic ties, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is set to lead a high-level delegation on a multi-country tour of Latin America, with planned stops in Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil.
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2025-05-31 20:37
‘Politically motivated and unbalanced:’ Iran slams IAEA report fueled by ‘Israeli fabrications’
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a forceful joint statement on Saturday, condemning the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) latest report on Iran’s nuclear program as a politically motivated distortion of facts.
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2025-05-31 20:36
TEHRAN PAPERS
Role of the economy in reinforcing Iran-Oman ties
TEHRAN - In a note, Arman-e-Emrooz discussed the relations between Oman and Iran and wrote: The relations between Iran and Oman are not limited to the political and diplomatic arenas, but have also expanded to the economic field.
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2025-05-31 14:50
By Mojtaba Bani-Asad, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uruguay
Uruguay’s active participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions
MONTEVIDEO - Thursday, May 29, marked the United Nations International Day of UN Peacekeepers worldwide. This international occasion has been designated with two main objectives: first, to honor all personnel—men and women—who have served and lost their lives protecting others around the world; and second, to pay tribute to those currently serving in complex situations far from their homes, safeguarding the lives of others. On this occasion, we examine Uruguay’s role and position in UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO).
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2025-05-30 20:56
Iran demands Austria explain ‘baseless’ nuclear leak amid suspected Austrian-Israeli collusion
TEHRAN – Iran has formally demanded that Austria explain an “irresponsible and provocative” intelligence report alleging Tehran maintains “an active nuclear weapons program,” amid rising suspicions of Vienna’s coordinated effort with Tel Aviv to disrupt Tehran-Washington diplomacy.
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2025-05-30 20:55
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
46 years of economic warfare
A look at how US sanctions regime against Iran started, went on, and still persists today
TEHRAN – Economic sanctions are punitive measures imposed by one or more countries to pressure a targeted nation into changing its policies. Typically involving trade bans, asset freezes, and financial restrictions, sanctions are framed as a "peaceful" alternative to war. Yet in reality, they inflict severe suffering on ordinary people while often failing to achieve their political goals.