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Yesterday 20:08
By Soheila Zarfam
Inside Evin Prison after the ‘symbolic’ Israeli attack that killed 110 people
Tehran Times reports from aftermath of the tragedy featuring stories of survivors
TEHRAN – During my visit to Evin Prison in Tehran, alongside around 15 other journalists, I toured three heavily damaged buildings. Each structure held its own story, but the emotions sticking out in the background were all the same: grief, disbelief, and anger.
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Yesterday 19:50
Tehran condemns new US sanctions, says they reveal 'chronic addiction to unilateralism'
TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has vehemently condemned new U.S. sanctions targeting the country's energy sector as an "illegal and hostile assault on the dignity and rights of the Iranian people."
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Yesterday 19:50
Iran mobilizes full consular support for Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the devotion of Arbaeen pilgrims and detailed extensive consular preparations to safeguard their journey, emphasizing that Iran’s diplomatic missions in Iraq are operating "in a state of full readiness" to assist travelers who lose passports or face emergencies.
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Yesterday 19:25
Path to diplomacy narrow, but still open with serious commitments: Iran FM
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that while the path to diplomacy remains open, any resumption of nuclear negotiations hinges on serious commitments from the United States, including compensation for the recent joint U.S.-Israeli aggression and firm guarantees against future attacks during talks.
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Yesterday 19:25
Renewed aggression against Iran will change region’s geography of war: IRGC
TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, deputy head of public relations and spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has warned that any future aggression against Iran will provoke a response “far more devastating” than previous operations—one that will fundamentally alter the geography of conflict across the region.
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Yesterday 19:24
TEHRAN PAPERS
Who won the war?
TEHRAN - Kayhan examined Iran’s success in the 12-day war initiated by the Israeli regime in June.
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Yesterday 19:08
By Shahrokh Saei
Strategic solidarity: President Pezeshkian’s visit underscores Iran–Pakistan alliance
TEHRAN — The official two-day visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan underscores the deepening and friendly relations between the two neighboring nations, bound by shared history, faith, and mutual strategic interests.
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Yesterday 16:34
Aftermath of Israeli airtsrike on Evin Prison
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Yesterday 12:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Voices of new world: Journalists from 50 nations unite for multipolar media landscape
CARACAS – In a landmark gathering held on July 30–31, more than 200 journalists, communicators, researchers, and influencers from nearly 50 countries convened in Caracas for the “Voices of the New World” forum. Participants pledged to form a global alliance aimed at challenging the dominance of Western narratives in international media.
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2025-07-31 13:37
By Shahrokh Saei
China’s PLA at 98: A pillar of global peace and security
TEHRAN — As the world faces an era of heightened geopolitical tension, growing insecurity, and shifting power dynamics, one military institution continues to stand out—not for aggression, but for its steady contributions to international peace and stability. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), founded in 1927, has not only become the bedrock of China’s national defense but has also evolved into a prominent global force dedicated to promoting peace, development, and multilateral cooperation.
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2025-07-30 20:48
TEHRAN PAPERS
Giving opportunity to Europe is a mistake
TEHRAN - In an interview with the Jam-e-Jam newspaper, former diplomat Alireza Sheikh Attar address Europe's hostility toward Iran, believing that negotiating with them is fruitless.
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2025-07-30 20:47
‘Delusional’ and ‘ridiculous’: Iran rejects claim of kidnapping plot against Belgian politician
TEHRAN – Iran's mission to the EU in Brussels has labeled as "delusional" the allegations made by a Belgian parliamentarian, Darya Safai, concerning an alleged Iranian plot to abduct her through Turkey.
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2025-07-30 20:46
Legal action against US-Israeli aggression underway: Iran deputy FM
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian official has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s commitment to legally pursue the recent US-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory, calling them clear violations of international law and human rights.
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2025-07-30 20:45
Pezeshkian, Maduro vow strategic deepening as allies mark 75 years of solidarity
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro solidified their nations’ strategic alliance in a late Tuesday phone call, vowing to deepen cooperation across all sectors while condemning the recent Israeli campaign of aggression on Iranian sovereignty.
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2025-07-30 20:45
‘We defended our land with resolve:’ Qalibaf takes Iran’s case to Geneva forum
TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf delivered a searing critique of Western-backed Israeli aggression and the regime’s Gaza genocide at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP), while simultaneously showcasing Iran’s diplomatic resilience through strategic bilateral engagements.
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2025-07-30 20:44
‘Strategic priority’, Iran says committed to broadening ties with Tajikistan
FM Araghchi received warmly by high-ranking officials in Dushanbe
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted Tehran’s commitment to expanding relations with Dushanbe, emphasizing that Iran views cooperation with Tajikistan as a strategic priority.
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2025-07-30 16:35
By Shahrokh Saei
Iranian general hails China’s ‘fair positions,’ calls military ties a boost to global peace
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military official has commended China’s “fair positions” in condemning recent acts of aggression by Israel and the United States against Iran.
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2025-07-29 21:06
‘The accusations are politically motivated’: Iran says it’s not involved in Gaza talks
TEHRAN – Iran has firmly rejected recent accusations by the U.S. President Donald Trump claiming Tehran interfered in ongoing ceasefire negotiations over Gaza, describing the allegations as "completely unfounded" and politically motivated.
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2025-07-29 21:05
No trust in US or Israel, full readiness to repel any aggression: Iran top military chief
TEHRAN – Iran's top military commander has reiterated the Islamic Republic’s total lack of trust in the United States and the Israeli regime, affirming that the country remains fully prepared to respond decisively to any renewed acts of aggression.
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2025-07-29 21:05
TEHRAN PAPERS
Serious doubts about E3 sincerity
TEHRAN - In an analysis, the Shargh newspaper analyzed the new round of negotiations between Iran and the European troika (Britain, France, and Germany) in Istanbul on Friday, July 25, and wrote: This round of negotiations was an opportunity to revive diplomacy and remove obstacles to a (possible new) nuclear agreement.
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2025-07-29 21:04
Officials declare Iran ready: Countermeasures primed for potential snapback activation
TEHRAN – Senior Iranian officials declared on Monday the Islamic Republic’s unequivocal readiness to confront the reimposition of United Nations sanctions, emphasizing strategic resilience against Western pressure.
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2025-07-29 21:04
‘21st-century Nazis’ must be stopped, says Iran parliament speaker at Geneva conference
TEHRAN — Speaking at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, warning that the world is witnessing the rise of “21st-century Nazis” who must be stopped before humanity is engulfed by a tide of injustice.
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2025-07-29 20:25
Araghchi warns Iran will make sure Trump can't censor consequences of a new war
FM adds nuclear deal may still be possible if US genuinely chooses diplomacy
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Monday that Tehran would render future retaliation "impossible to cover up" if the United States repeats military aggression, while simultaneously affirming Iran’s openness to a negotiated nuclear deal.
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2025/07/29
By Peiman Salehi
What the Iran strike revealed about West’s use of diplomacy
TEHRAN – In June 2025, while indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States were still underway, Israeli forces, soon followed by the U.S., launched a coordinated military strike on Iranian territory. This act of aggression occurred not in the absence of diplomacy but at its very height. Communication channels were open. Sanction relief was reportedly on the table. And yet, bombs fell.
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2025-07-29 20:21
Leader at a ceremony attended by families of Israeli war's victims:
Iran will not cede its religion and knowledge
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will persist in its progress across multiple sectors and that Western pressure will not deter the nation from the independent course it established over 46 years ago.
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2025-07-29 16:10
Iranian students bag 4 medals at IEO 2025
TEHRAN – Iran won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the Eighth International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2025, which was held from July 20 to 29, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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2025-07-29 16:05
Iran determined to eradicate hepatitis C by March 2027
TEHRAN –The health ministry has set goals to eliminate hepatitis C in the country by the Iranian year 1405 (March 2026-March 2027) through precise planning and broad participation of different sectors, the deputy health minister Alireza Raeisi has said.
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2025-07-29 16:03
Over 15 cities in Iran become age-friendly
TEHRAN –So far, 16 cities in the country have taken necessary measures to develop age-friendly communities, the head of the Welfare Organization has said.
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2025-07-29 16:01
Iran among top ten countries in publishing nano-tech articles
TEHRAN – Having published a total of 4,615 articles in top 25 percent of journals (Q1 journals) in 2024, Iran is placed among top ten countries in publishing nanotechnology articles, ranking 12 in h-index for nano-articles in the world.
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2025-07-28 22:09
TEHRAN PAPERS
Saudi Arabia's meaningful decision
TEHRAN - In its analysis, Shargh explored Saudi Arabia’s refusal to supply THAAD missile interceptors to Israel, following a U.S. request during the Iran-Israel war in June.