Tehran Times

2025-09-23 21:46
‘Nuclear talks with US won’t serve Iran’s national interests’

Leader says negotiations under current circumstances will only bring harm

TEHRAN – In a live address to the Iranian nation on Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Khamenei focused primarily on the trajectory of Iran's nuclear program.
- Iran does not need anyone's permission to enrich uranium
- With no sway at negotiating table, US turns to media tactics

By Shahrokh Saei

Trump in cloud cuckoo land: US out of step as Palestinian cause dominates UN

TEHRAN – The resilience and unwavering spirit of Palestinians, enduring decades of Israeli oppression, have propelled their cause to the forefront of the world’s attention at this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Ahead of Pezeshkian’s New York arrival, Iranians say security is a right, not a privilege

TEHRAN – In a series of remarks on Tuesday, multiple Iranian officials delivered a firm and unified message to the United States: Iran is open to dialogue on its nuclear program, but will not negotiate its core security interests under threat.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah: One year after the large-scale aggression

BEIRUT — With the first anniversary of the large-scale U.S.–led Israeli aggression against Lebanon, which lasted more than two months, the question arises about Hezbollah’s position today in light of regional and international transformations.
By Jin Liangxiang

China is a trustworthy partner

SHANGHAI - The first week of September witnessed a milestone SCO summit and a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian together with heads of states and governments and representatives of more than twenty countries were present.
Iranians set to join Global Sumud Flotilla from the country's southern waters

An Iranian convoy is set sail for Gaza on Wednesday, joining the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission dedicated to delivering crucial humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, who are currently grappling with famine as a result of an ongoing Israeli siege.

Politics

Araghchi holds high-level meetings on sanctions, Gaza, bilateral cooperation at UNGA

TEHRAN – ranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Israel’s crimes in Gaza a ‘direct assault on human civilization’, Iran FM says at UN forum

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing military war against Gaza, describing it as both genocide and a direct assault on human civilization.
Iran to launch light satellites from Shahid Soleimani constellation this year

TEHRAN - Iran plans to launch several light satellites belonging to the Shahid Soleimani satellite constellation into space this year, according to Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Sattar Hashemi.

Sports

Iran defeat Malaysia AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran will defend their title at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 after clinching their Finals spot with a decisive 4-0 win against Malaysia in their Qualifiers Group G tie on Wednesday.
Iran learn fate at 2025 IBSA Goalball Asia /Pacific Championships

TEHRAN – Iran discovered their fate at the 2025 IBSA Goalball Asia /Pacific Championships to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Iran, Czech Republic; high-stakes quarterfinal awaits

TEHRAN - The 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship underway in Pasay, the Philippines delivered another thriller as Iran clinched a 3-2 victory over Serbia in a riveting Round of 16 clash, sealing a quarterfinal showdown with the Czech Republic on Thursday. Under the guidance of head coach Roberto Piazza, Iran showed grit, resilience and late-game steel to advance in a tournament already packed with drama.

Culture

53rd Belgrade Golden Pen Competition selects 9 Iranian illustrators among finalists

TEHRAN – Works by nine Iranian illustrators have been selected among the finalists of the 53rd Belgrade Golden Pen Competition - 18th International Biennial of Illustration.
Iran’s "Hear" to debut at French puppet festival

TEHRAN- “Hear,” a puppet play by the Iranian ensemble Yase Tamam, led by director Zahra Khialy Sabri, will be performed at the 23rd edition of the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes (FMTM), currently underway in Charleville-Mézières, France.
Arabic translation of "Underground Temple" published in Iraq

TEHRAN- In conjunction with the Sacred Defense Week (September 22 to 29), the Arabic translation of the book "Underground Temple," authored by Masoumeh Mir-Aboutalebi and adorned with a commendation from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been published by Dar Temkeen Publishing House in Iraq.

Economy

Tehran, Moscow hail free trade deal as turning point in economic ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak met Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov in Moscow during the first joint committee session on implementing the Iran–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade agreement.
Iran, Uzbekistan target 2m tons of rail trade by 2026

TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan have set an ambitious target to more than double their rail freight exchanges to 2.0 million tons by 2026, the head of Iranian Railways said after talks with his Uzbek counterpart.
Iran security chief meets business leaders, pledges support for private sector

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met with the board and private sector representatives of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) on Tuesday, delivering assurances that the government would strengthen support for business activity despite sanctions.

Society

Iranian robotics team shines at TEKNOFEST 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian students have secured first and second places in the inventions and innovative technologies area in TEKNOFEST competition, showcasing new Iranian youths' capabilities in robotics, artificial intelligence, and technological innovations fields.
Intl. Congress on Cancer Prevention slated for October

TEHRAN – Organized by the University of Zanjan, the second International Congress on Cancer Prevention is scheduled to take place from October 1 to 2, aiming to foster research collaborations with national and international educational institutions, NGOs, and ministries.
Iran attends 21st APPCED on ‘climate resilience’

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Somayyeh Rafiei, MP and the vice president of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians Conference on Environment and Development (APPCED) executive committee, participated in the 21st APPCED, held in South Korea on September 23.

Tourism

Archaeologists uncover early Elamite burial near Persepolis in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an early Elamite jar burial and traces of kiln waste at Tol-e Roubahi Kenareh, less than two km south of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
Iran-Saudi Arabia ties serve interests of both countries, Salehi-Amiri says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said strengthening relations with Saudi Arabia is in the interests of both nations, speaking at a ceremony marking Saudi National Day at the Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran on Tuesday.
National taskforce formed to address subsidence threat to Isfahan monuments

TEHRAN – Iran’s government cabinet has approved the formation of a National Taskforce to Combat Subsidence, which will operate under the supervision of the First Vice President, to safeguard Isfahan’s historical monuments and world heritage sites, Amir Karamzadeh, head of the Isfahan Cultural Heritage Department, said.

International

Hezbollah: One year after the large-scale aggression

BEIRUT — With the first anniversary of the large-scale U.S.–led Israeli aggression against Lebanon, which lasted more than two months, the question arises about Hezbollah’s position today in light of regional and international transformations.
China is a trustworthy partner

SHANGHAI - The first week of September witnessed a milestone SCO summit and a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian together with heads of states and governments and representatives of more than twenty countries were present.
Israeli troops killed in Gaza City

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) announced the death of a tank company commander in northern Gaza City.

Leader says negotiations under current circumstances will only bring harm