TEHRAN PAPERS

Hope to resolve problems through talks

TEHRAN - In an interview with international relations analyst Ali Bigdeli, Arman-e-Melli examined the latest comments surrounding possible negotiations between Iran and the United States under its new president Donald Trump.

IRGC unveils highly advanced ‘Gaza’ drone during major drill

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has revealed its latest technological achievement, the Shahed-149 "Gaza" drone, during an expansive military exercise known as Great Prophet Authority.

‘Primary threat to global peace’, Iran condemns Israel’s violations of intl. law

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has sharply criticized Israel, calling it the primary threat to global peace and security.

IRIB journalist detained by Israeli forces in occupied territories

TEHRAN – Peyman Jebelli, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), announced on Tuesday that an IRIB journalist has been detained by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Lebanon President pledges continued strengthening of ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun hosted the Ambassador of Iran to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, and his accompanying delegation on Monday, during which the two officials reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the relationship between Lebanon and Iran.

Zionist atrocities in Gaza rooted in U.S.-led hegemonic policies: Iranian Army official

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army, has stated that the atrocities committed by Zionists in Gaza are the result of long-standing war-mongering policies pursued by the hegemonic system, led by the United States.

Iran stresses commitment to fight terrorism and uphold regional peace in letter to UN

TEHRAN – The Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations reaffirmed the country’s unwavering dedication to combating terrorism and promoting regional peace and stability under international law.

'Alive and thriving,' Iran parliament speaker celebrates resilience of Resistance in Gaza

TEHRAN – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, asserted the unwavering strength of the Palestinian Resistance in a speech on Monday.

U.S., Israeli pressure behind roadblocks in nuclear negotiations: Eslami

TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, stated on Monday that pressure from the U.S. government has caused disruptions regarding Iran's nuclear issue.

Tehran blasts Israeli occupation of south Lebanon

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei strongly condemned the Israeli regime's latest crime of targeting Lebanese citizens as they were returning home after the 60-day deadline to end the occupation of southern Lebanon.

2 Israeli reservists detained on suspicion of espionage for Iran

TEHRAN – Israel's so-called internal security service, Shin Bet, has announced the arrest of two reservist soldiers on espionage charges for providing sensitive information to Iran.

Iranian Army's Ground Forces showcase defensive, security prowess in major drill

TEHRAN – In a display of advanced military capabilities, the Iranian Army's Ground Force conducted a significant maneuver involving a fleet of 100 helicopters in Kermanshah, western Iran.

Damaged air-defense systems replaced and tested in drills, asserts senior Iranian general

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Shadmani, deputy coordinator of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, debunked claims regarding the alleged destruction of Iran's air defense systems in a Monday interview with an Iranian news agency.

Any attack on Iran's nuclear facilities would lead to ‘disaster’ for region: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a warning about the potential fallout from any Israeli or American military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, describing such an attack as a “very bad disaster” for the entire West Asia.

Ayatollah Khamenei warns in a meeting with high-ranking officials

Evil nature of U.S. behind diplomatic smiles

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that behind diplomatic smiles of the United States lies a hidden animosity, citing examples of US actions such as Congress applauding a murderer and awarding a medal to the captain responsible for downing an Iranian passenger plane.

'No personal motive,' Iranian Parliament probes judges' assassination

TEHRAN – Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, announced the formation of a committee to investigate the assassination of Supreme Court judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Economic prosperity lies in joining FATF and lifting sanctions

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Etemad discussed the importance of joining FATF and said: Accepting FATF standards and implementing them in the monetary and banking system is necessary, but not sufficient.

Iranian delegation in Minsk to monitor Belarus presidential elections

TEHRAN – An official Iranian delegation has traveled to Minsk to observe the presidential elections in Belarus at the invitation of the country's government.

IRGC begins reconstruction efforts in flood-stricken villages of southeast Iran

TEHRAN – In response to the severe floods earlier this year that caused widespread damage to villages in Chabahar, Konarak, and Dashtiari in Sistan-Baluchestan province, the IRGC Ground Forces have initiated major reconstruction efforts, aiming to rebuild infrastructure and improve living conditions in the affected areas.  

People from Tabriz prepare to meet Leader to commemorate 1978 uprising

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Hojjat al-Islam Ahmad Motahari Asl, during a coordination meeting for organizing the delegation of Tabriz residents to meet the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized the historical and international importance of this gathering.

Resistance victories highlight genuine Islamic solidarity: Hojjatoleslam Qomi

TEHRAN – Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Qomi, head of the Islamic Development Organization, emphasized the significance of demonstrating Islamic cohesion during a press conference for the National “Qodsian” Poetry Festival in Tehran on Sunday.

Khartoum's top diplomat to visit Tehran

TEHRAN – Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Youssef is scheduled to visit Iran within the next month to bolster bilateral cooperation.

Kabul visit yielded tangible progress on critical bilateral issues: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, has called his visit to Kabul “productive, with tangible steps taken toward resolving key concerns.”

A call for BBC accountability

BBC Persian’s disrespectful account of Iranian martyrs offends national sentiment

TEHRAN – War and its aftermath define a nation’s identity and collective memory.

Iranian Navy task force deployed to the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden

TEHRAN – The 100th combat and operational task force of Iran's Navy has set sail for distant waters with a mission that extends beyond combat and intelligence operations to include training duties.

Saeed Khatibzadeh takes helm of Iran's leading foreign policy think tank

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has elevated Saeed Khatibzadeh to the role of Deputy Foreign Minister and appointed him as the new head of the Ministry's Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS).

MKO influenced assailant in murder of Supreme Court judges: Iranian senior prosecutor

TEHRAN – In a somber acknowledgment at a memorial service for the recently martyred Iranian judges, Hojatoleslam Jafar Qadiani, Iran's Disciplinary Prosecutor for Judges, revealed that the killer of Judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh was a long-term infiltrator influenced by the terror group Mujahedin-e Khalq (MKO).

TEHRAN PAPERS

New Middle East or Trump's ideal?

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Arman-e-Emrooz dealt with Trump's policy towards Tehran and wrote: Now that Trump has returned to power, everyone is waiting to see what policy he will adopt towards Iran.

Fake consular agents targeting Iranians in U.S., Canada, Iran warns

TEHRAN – The Iranian Interests Section in Washington D.C. and the Consular Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran are the official authorities responsible for consular services, an official announcement from Iran confirmed.

IRGC naval forces successfully test AI-powered missiles in major exercise

TEHRAN – In a demonstration of advanced capabilities, the naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) successfully fired missiles equipped with artificial intelligence, hitting mock enemy targets during a large-scale military exercise.