TEHRAN PAPERS

Western sabotage intended to create chaos in Iran

TEHRAN - In a note, Farhikhtegan discussed U.S. President Anthony Blinken's recent statements about Iran.

Remarkable space leap for Iran as Saman-1 block succeeds in orbital trials

TEHRAN – Iran has made a significant advancement in its space program with the successful deployment and testing of the Saman-1 orbital transfer block, a specialized component designed to move satellites between different orbits.

Tehran condemns ‘violent’ car attack at German Christmas market

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a condemnation of a violent car attack at a bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left at least five people dead and over 200 injured.

Iran marks National Women’s Day with calls for unity, empowerment

TEHRAN – On National Women’s Day, Iranian officials highlighted the critical role of women in shaping the country’s progress and called for unwavering protection of human rights.

Iran lauds Yemen’s ‘honorable resistance’ as Sana’a vows to maintain pressure on Israel 

TEHRAN – Footage from Sana’a, the Yemeni capital, shows civilians fleeing a large explosion caused by airstrikes in the city center Saturday night.

Heart mobile clinic to be launched in deprived areas

TEHRAN –Barekat Charity Foundation is planning to inaugurate a heart mobile clinic in deprived areas to conduct cardiovascular screenings.

1,000 female prisoners freed to mark Mother's Day

TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Mother’s Day, which fell on December 22 this year, a total of 1,000 female prisoners of unintentional crimes were released across the country.

Public participation essential in environmental protection: DOE chief

TEHRAN –According to Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), no single organization will be able to successfully preserve the environment on its own; environmental issues will be best addressed through public participation.

Administration aims to raise women’s presence in entrepreneurship: VP

TEHRAN –The administration has focused on increasing women's share of entrepreneurship in the science and technology sector from currently 12 percent to 30 percent, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has said.

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Ankara's strategy with the Syria card

TEHRAN -In an article by Javad Mirgaloy Bayat, Farhikhtegan discussed Turkey's evolving diplomatic approach regarding Syria, specifically focusing on comments made by Hakan Fidan, Turkey's Foreign Minister.

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FATF is not the panacea

TEHRAN - Kayhan dedicated its editorial to the belief among a group of political and economic experts who believe the solution to the country's problems lies in removing sanctions and membership in the FATF.

Azerbaijan thanks Iran for crucial support in D-8 membership bid

TEHRAN – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has thanked Iran for its critical support in Azerbaijan's successful bid to join the Developing-8 (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Iranian envoy promotes cooperation in talks with Sweden FM

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Stockholm, Hojatollah Faghani, has met with Sweden's Foreign Minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard, to discuss avenues for expanding cooperation and addressing regional developments.

Growing radical influence in Syria threatens regional stability, Leader’s advisor warns

TEHRAN – In a statement released through the Mehr News Agency, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution warned that the rise of radical groups in Syria will have grave consequences for the entire region. 

Diplomatic talks lay groundwork for Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko met Friday to discuss Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Moscow.

Pakistan's Peace and Friendship Fleet docks in Iran's Bandar Abbas for 2nd time this year

TEHRAN – The Pakistan Navy's Peace and Friendship Squadron docked at Iran's Imam Khomeini Naval Base in Bandar Abbas on Saturday, marking a significant step in enhancing educational and military cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

Iran's own aircraft used in Syria withdrawal, declares foreign ministry spokesperson

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei emphasized Iran's "responsible decision" to withdraw advisors, taking into account the prevailing conditions in Syria and the broader region.

Iranian embassy employee martyred in Damascus, Iran calls for accountability

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the assassination of one of its embassy staffers in Damascus, Syria, following a terrorist attack on his vehicle.

Iran issues demarche to Swiss, Italian diplomats over US-ordered arrests of citizens

TEHRAN – Iran's foreign ministry raised concerns with the Swiss ambassador and the Italian chargé d'affaires regarding the arrest of two Iranian nationals at the behest of the United States.

U.S. tells al-Jolani: no support without Iran's removal from Syria

TEHRAN – In a recent statement on social media platform X, Mojtaba Amani, Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, shed light on the conditions set by the United States for the new rulers of Syria, particularly focusing on the controversial figure of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. 

Iran becomes Türkiye’s second-largest source of tourism in November

TEHRAN - Iranian tourists have emerged as Türkiye’s second-largest group of visitors in November, contributing significantly to the country’s booming tourism sector.

IRCS rescues over 600 people in three days

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) rescued 630 individuals over the past three days.

Winners of intl. scientific Olympiads honored

TEHRAN –During a ceremony held in Tehran on Saturday, the winners of international scientific Olympiads were honored in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Collegiate programming contest for West Asia held

TEHRAN –Sharif University of Technology students have claimed the first top three positions in a programming contest known as the 25th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) for the West Asia region.

Women increase share of most-cited Iranian researchers

TEHRAN – Female scholars constitute 665 out of 4,818 most-cited researchers of the country, more than 13 percent of the total, Ahmad Fazelzadeh, the head of the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute, has said.

New chapter in Tehran-Cairo relations, Iran tourism minister underlines

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced a new chapter of progress in cultural relations between Tehran and Cairo following a meeting between the presidents of Iran and Egypt.

Iran demands investigation into murder of two nationals in France

TEHRAN — The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the French government to conduct a thorough investigation into the tragic murder of two Iranian nationals during a violent attack in northern France. 

Tehran blasts interventionist policies of UK, Australia in West Asia

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced the recent joint statement issued by the foreign and defense ministers of Australia and the United Kingdom, labeling it as "baseless, unrealistic, and irrelevant."

Iran’s presence in Syria: security chief explains the ‘why’ and ‘how’

TEHRAN – In an interview with Khamenei.ir, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), provided a comprehensive explanation of Iran's presence in Syria over the past decade.