Tehran Times

2025-08-05 21:36
By Soheila Zarfam

Aubergine phobia?

Iranian missiles aren’t the only things unnerving the West. Our aubergines are apparently scary too

TEHRAN – In a world where Palestinian children starve to death under accusations of terrorism, Israel’s prime minister receives standing ovations and unwavering support in Western political circles for upholding "democracy” despite being a war criminal, and the U.S. President floats the idea of turning sovereign nations into American states— perhaps it’s no surprise that Iranians are criminalized for selling tomatoes, potatoes, and aubergines.
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Veteran statesman Larijani takes helm of Iran's Security Council following U.S.-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – In a move to recalibrate Iran’s national security architecture, President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed seasoned statesman Ali Larijani as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) on Tuesday.
Illegitimate geopolitical projects in Caucasus will face Iran’s firm response: Leader’s aide

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, has warned regional and international players against attempts to revive the controversial Zangezur Corridor project, stressing that Iran will not remain silent in the face of any threat to its national or regional interests.
By Shahrokh Saei

Desperate and defiant: Netanyahu’s Gaza war deepens Israel’s isolation, domestic division

TEHRAN — Nearly two years into its war on Gaza, Israel is facing growing internal divisions and mounting international isolation, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration struggles to achieve its objectives.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah warns against transforming the Israel problem into internal sedition

BEIRUT — The Lebanese government convened at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday in response to U.S. pressure to adopt a resolution on “arms exclusivity” within a defined timeframe. The meeting, attended by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, was led by President Joseph Aoun.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli military vehicles go up in flames

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces wage coordinated attacks across Gaza against the Israeli occupation’s military vehicles inflicting casualties on them.

Politics

Why President Pezeshkian's Pakistan visit matters

TEHRAN – We are well aware that Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan’s independence in 1947 and open its embassy in Karachi, which was then the capital of Pakistan. Likewise, Pakistanis were the first to officially recognize the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979.
‘Tomorrow will be too late’, Iran VP urges swift collective effort to break Gaza siege

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has issued a stark warning about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning: “Tomorrow will be too late.”
The ripple effects of a potential Iranian war crisis on Russia and China

TEHRAN – The strategic cooperation between Russia, China, and Iran, often labeled by Western powers as the "Axis of Upheaval," has emerged as a critical counterweight to Western influence, particularly that of the United States. This informal yet pivotal partnership is rooted in shared objectives: opposing American unipolarity, safeguarding national sovereignty, and expanding influence across strategic regions.

Sports

Iran beat Malaysia in AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran started their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers Group F campaign with a 3-0 win over Malaysia on Wednesday.
Ex-Real Madrid keeper Antonio Adan joins Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club completed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Antonio Adan on Wednesday.
Koohpayehzadeh: Paralympic athletes are celebrities

TEHRAN – Jalil Koohpayehzadeh, head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled, emphasized that sports for people with disabilities serve as a powerful motivation to overcome physical and mental challenges.

Culture

Ashura-themed art exhibition opens in Tehran

TEHRAN- The Ashura-themed art exhibition titled "Tall Heights of History," featuring ten short narratives in the form of paintings and miniatures, was inaugurated at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran on Tuesday.
Story of Standing media festival to celebrate resilience during 12-day war

TEHRAN- The Story of Standing media festival has officially been launched by the City Journalists' House, emphasizing the vital role of media narratives in strengthening social unity and national resilience.
Children's puppet show to highlight Ashura’s message during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN- The puppet performance "Zareer," authored, designed, and directed by Amir Mashhadi-Abbas, will be staged along the pilgrimage route from Najaf to Karbala, at an international mukab on Wednesday.

Economy

Tehran, Baku urge acceleration of joint border projects

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev have stressed the need to accelerate the implementation of joint border projects, including the Astara border terminal and under-construction bridges along the frontier.
Iran, Kazakhstan pledge closer transport ties via INSTC

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh and Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev have agreed to strengthen transportation cooperation and jointly draft a roadmap focused on boosting transit through the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
Iran's intl. distribution industry expo opens with strong private sector presence

TEHRAN - The 7th International Exhibition and Conference on Iran’s Distribution Industry opened Tuesday afternoon, August 5, with the participation of Tehran Chamber of Commerce Head Mahmoud Najafi Arab and a broad presence from the private sector.

Society

Biotechnology plays key role in 60% of sustainable development goals

TEHRAN – Biotechnology, as one of the highly promising scientific fields, plays a key role in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), as it holds a 60 percent share of the goals related to life sciences and their applications directly or indirectly.
Persian medicine experts to provide health services during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – The health ministry has dispatched a team of Persian medicine experts to provide health services to people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
‘20 Asiatic cheetahs spotted in Iran’s wildlife reserves’

TEHRAN – Twenty Asiatic cheetahs have so far been spotted in wildlife reserves across the country, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

Tourism

Seljuk, Ilkhanid oil lamps transferred to National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN--According to an official in charge of the dossier for the UNESCO registration of Masuleh Cultural Landscape, two metal oil lamps from the Seljuk (11th–12th centuries) and Ilkhanid (13th–14th centuries) periods, discovered in Masuleh, have been transferred to the National Museum of Iran for permanent display.
Promoting green tourism, a joint strategy of DoE and Cultural Heritage Ministry

TEHRAN-- Shina Ansari, Vice President and Head of Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE), emphasized the need to redesign the tourism development model in Iran and urged for improving strategic cooperation with Cultural Heritage Ministry in green tourism field.
Exploration of historical Soltaniyeh Dome continues

TEHRAN—Abolfazl Ali, Director of the Soltaniyeh World Heritage Base, gave news of continuation of the new excavation season in the area of Abvab al-Bar with the aim of identifying the Ilkhanid architectures and rereading the historical structures.

International

Desperate and defiant: Netanyahu’s Gaza war deepens Israel’s isolation, domestic division

TEHRAN — Nearly two years into its war on Gaza, Israel is facing growing internal divisions and mounting international isolation, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration struggles to achieve its objectives.
Hezbollah warns against transforming the Israel problem into internal sedition

BEIRUT — The Lebanese government convened at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday in response to U.S. pressure to adopt a resolution on “arms exclusivity” within a defined timeframe. The meeting, attended by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, was led by President Joseph Aoun.
Israeli military vehicles go up in flames

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces wage coordinated attacks across Gaza against the Israeli occupation’s military vehicles inflicting casualties on them.

Iranian missiles aren’t the only things unnerving the West. Our aubergines are apparently scary too