TEHRAN PAPERS

The unclear state of Iran–Lebanon relations

TEHRAN - Shargh examined why Lebanon insists on dialogue with Tehran over sensitive issues in third countries.

Canada imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian officials under human rights pretext

TEHRAN – Canada has announced a new round of sanctions targeting four Iranian officials, continuing Ottawa’s politically motivated and selective approach toward Iran under the pretext of human rights.

Three police officers killed in terrorist attack at checkpoint in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – At least three police officers were killed after coming under fire during an armed clash with unidentified terrorists at a security checkpoint in Iran’s southeastern province of Kerman, authorities said.

Iran denounces UAE’s use of diplomatic engagements to rehash ‘groundless’ claims to trio islands

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has categorically condemned groundless claims about the three Iranian Persian Gulf islands of the Greater Tunb, the Lesser Tunb and Bu Musa inserted a statement issued at the close of a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

UK Parliamentary Committee repeats allegations about Iran in annual security report

TEHRAN – A new annual report by the UK Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee has once again included Iran in its assessment of security threats and foreign influence, citing the country in connection with alleged cyber and state-affiliated activities.

High-level Iran-Russia talks set North–South Corridor on path to operation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, and Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister for Transport, Vitaly Savelyev, emphasized the need to fast-track the strategic North–South Transport Corridor during high-level talks in Tehran on Tuesday.

Tehran calls for 'transparent, all-inclusive process' to pick UN chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says Tehran demands a “transparent and all-inclusive process” to select the world body’s Secretary General, and announces its preparedness to take part in “meaningful talks” throughout this process.

Europe’s restoration of Iran sanctions ‘disgrace for diplomacy’: Russian FM

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the reinstatement of illegal sanctions against Iran by Europe amounts to a “disgrace for diplomacy.”

Araghchi highlights strategic partnership with Russia in Moscow meeting

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday underscored the strategic depth of Tehran–Moscow relations during a meeting with a group of Russian intellectuals and policy experts in Moscow, as part of consultations on bilateral ties and key international developments.

Driving spirit of martyrs must be passed down to future generations: Leader

TEHRAN – During the Tuesday meeting with officials of the National Congress for the Commemoration of the Martyrs of the Alborz Province, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei emphasized that one of the most important tasks today is to convey the motivations and values of the Sacred Defense era (the period of Iran-Iraq war era) to the younger generation.

Cinema Museum to show restored version of Mehrjui’s “Sara”

TEHRAN – The restored version of the 1993 film “Sara” written and directed by Dariush Mehrjui will be screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran in the north of Tehran on Thursday.

English translation of “Nigaristan” published by Edinburgh University Press

TEHRAN – The English translation of the book “The Picture Gallery (Nigaristan): A Persian Moral Miscellany” has been released by the Edinburgh University Press.

Book celebrating life of Martyr General Qassem Soleimani republished 

TEHRAN- The 7th edition of the book "Qassem," authored by Iranian resistance literature researcher Morteza Sarhangi, has recently been published.

Baghcheban children's theater festival kicks off in Marand  

TEHRAN- The 3rd edition of the Baghcheban National Children and Youth Theater Festival commenced in Marand, East Azarbaijan province, on Monday with the participation of theatrical groups from across the country. 

Francesca Albanese nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize alongside Gaza doctors

On Tuesday, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), Matjaz Nemec, publicly presented the nomination of UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, and Gaza-based doctors for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, following its official submission to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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Vehicle crash, safety test center inaugurated in Tehran province

TEHRAN- A Vehicle Crash and Safety Test Center was inaugurated on Tuesday morning with the presence of Mohammad-Reza Aref, the first vice president, and the commanders of the Traffic Police, as well as a group of specialists in this field.

Eight more fatalities as US military escalates highly scrutinized boat attacks

The U.S. military has launched a fresh round of deadly strikes on foreign vessels suspected of trafficking narcotics, killing eight people, The Guardian reported Tuesday.

UN members vote 164-8 to support Palestinians’ inalienable right to an independent state

The UN General Assembly on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a draft resolution reaffirming the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, including the right to an independent State of Palestine, Anadolu reported Tuesday.

Khazineh valley, marvel of nature in Lorestan

TEHRAN--Khazineh valley is midway between Pol Dokhtar-Andimeshk Road, in western Iran, next to a village by the same name. It has undergone erosion with the passage of time and taken its current shape after many peaks and troughs.

Iranian civilization: ancient, influential legacy in human history

TEHRAN--With a history spanning over 8,000 years, the Iranian civilization is recognized as one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in the world, playing a significant role not only in cultural and artistic fields but also in science and philosophy, Iran Press reported.

Kandoleh Grape Festival registered in list of tourism events

TEHRAN--Kandoleh Grape Festival in Sahneh county, Kermanshah province, was registered in the list of tourism events of Iran. Holding this festival every year helps develop rural tourism and introduce the agricultural and cultural capacities of the region.

Iran, Georgia sign MoU in motor racing, tourism fields

TEHRAN-- Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) and Georgian Automobile Sport Federation signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of developing bilateral cooperation in the field of motor racing and land tourism.

'Sensitivities on registration of Behzad’s miniature, Samanu by Afghanistan, Tajikistan unfounded'

TEHRAN--Sensitivities regarding global registration of Iranian miniature painter Kamaluddin Behzad’s art (a detailed and symbolic form of painting scenes from history and literature) by Afghanistan and Samanu (a traditional Iranian sweet paste made entirely from mashed germinated wheat) by Tajikistan are unfounded, said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.