Tehran Times

2025-08-28 15:18
NPT and diplomacy will be dismantled after 'snapback' activation, source tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – A high-level informed Iranian source has told the Tehran Times that activating the disputed “snapback” mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran would force a “very strong” reaction from Iran, deal a serious blow to global non-proliferation efforts, and permanently destroy the path of diplomacy.
- Officials declare Iran ready: Countermeasures primed for potential snapback activation
- Had Iran not taken precautionary measures, a disaster would have occurred

Europe’s Snapback Gamble

Unofficial sources say the European troika plans to unlawfully trigger the reimposition of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN – In a move that could further escalate tensions with Iran, Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3—are reportedly preparing to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal.
By Garsha Vazirian

How rising voices for Gaza have shaken Australia

TEHRAN – Over the past two years, Australia has experienced a remarkable rise in pro-Palestine activism, as increasingly frequent and expansive demonstrations have mobilized citizens across the nation in solidarity with Gaza and condemnation of Israeli military conduct.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will UNIFIL extend its influence over Beirut’s southern suburbs?

BEIRUT — A few days before the end of its mandate in southern Lebanon, the UN Security Council has yet to set a date for a session to decide the fate of UNIFIL’s mission due to the American-Israeli condition that the extension be linked to the disarmament of Hezbollah.
By Wesam Bahrani

Starvation worsens in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Gaza Strip is caught not just in the flames of war, but in a deepening famine. UN experts insist this is no accident but a deliberate strategy.
By staff writer

Global condemnation grows over Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza

TEHRAN — Global outcry continues after an Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital killed journalists and first responders, fueling condemnation and political backlash around the world.

Politics

Israel seeks to weaken Lebanon the same way it crippled Syria: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to preserving Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that Israel seeks to replicate in Lebanon the same destabilizing tactics it has employed in Syria.
Kangaroo court

TEHRAN – When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced cameras in Canberra on Tuesday to announce the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador, he looked like a judge delivering a verdict in what English speakers call a kangaroo court.
IAEA inspectors to return to Iran for fuel replacement at Bushehr

TEHRAN - After weeks of stalled cooperation, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been allowed to return to Iran, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Sports

Aging squad and weak rivals: Iran’s CAFA dilemma

TEHRAN - The Iranian national football team’s squad announcement for the upcoming CAFA 2025 tournament by head coach Amir Ghalenoei has sparked notable criticism.
Ex-Iran wrestler Habibi laid to rest

TEHRAN – Emamali Habib, Iran’s first Olympic gold medalist, was laid to rest on Wednesday in his hometown of Babol, Mazandaran Province, north of Iran.
Iran squad named for 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced his 27-man squad for the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.

Culture

11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival will host Iranian films, juror

TEHRAN –Two films from Iran will participate in the 11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival, where an Iranian filmmaker will also serve as a jury member.
Tehran cultural center screens “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”

TEHRAN- “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, a 2025 action movie by American director Christopher McQuarrie, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
Tehran theater to host reading performance of Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard”

TEHRAN- Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov’s final play “The Cherry Orchard” on September 5.

Economy

Iran, Uzbekistan sign cooperation deal in steel sector

TEHRAN – Iran’s Steel Producers Association and the Uzbekistan Metallurgy Association signed a memorandum of understanding on joint cooperation in the iron and steel sector, the Iranian association said on Wednesday.
IMIDRO reports 40% rise in exploration excavation

TEHRAN – The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said its mineral exploration drilling rose by 40 percent in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21- July 22), compared with the same period last year.
Iran exports non-oil products valued at $603m to Pakistan in 4 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $603 million to Pakistan during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Society

Tehran, Dushanbe hold joint meeting on youth diplomacy

TEHRAN –The Youth Diplomacy Center of Iran hosted a joint meeting with a Tajik delegation on Tuesday to explore avenues for cooperation, highlighting that the youth play a pivotal role in expanding social, cultural, and scientific interactions.
Connect Forum specialized meeting slated for September

TEHRAN –The Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology will hold the seventh edition of the Connect Forum specialized meeting on September 9.
Malnutrition among children under five drops by 42%

TEHRAN – Thanks to the effective implementation of the national child care nutrition program, the prevalence of malnutrition among children under the age of five has decreased by 42 percent in the country, the deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said.

Tourism

Iran pays tribute to distinguished cultural heritage figures

TEHRAN – Iran honored a selection of prominent cultural heritage figures on Tuesday evening during a special ceremony held at the Sa’adabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran, attended by senior government and cultural officials.
Iraq signals readiness to exchange 10 million tourists with Iran

TEHRAN – Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Fakak al-Badrani said on Tuesday that his country welcomes increasing tourist exchanges with Iran to 10 million visitors in a year.
Bushehr province, one of top marine tourism destinations

TEHRAN--Bushehr province, with more than 900 kilometers of coastline along the Persian Gulf, is one of the most important marine tourism destinations in Iran. With its beautiful beaches, historical ports, and marine biodiversity, this province has great potential for developing sustainable marine tourism.

International

How rising voices for Gaza have shaken Australia

TEHRAN – Over the past two years, Australia has experienced a remarkable rise in pro-Palestine activism, as increasingly frequent and expansive demonstrations have mobilized citizens across the nation in solidarity with Gaza and condemnation of Israeli military conduct.
Will UNIFIL extend its influence over Beirut’s southern suburbs?

BEIRUT — A few days before the end of its mandate in southern Lebanon, the UN Security Council has yet to set a date for a session to decide the fate of UNIFIL’s mission due to the American-Israeli condition that the extension be linked to the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Starvation worsens in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Gaza Strip is caught not just in the flames of war, but in a deepening famine. UN experts insist this is no accident but a deliberate strategy.

Unofficial sources say the European troika plans to unlawfully trigger the reimposition of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran