China will continue cooperation with Iran under any circumstances, says envoy

TEHRAN – China's Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed Beijing's steadfast commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Tehran, highlighting the robust nature of their strategic partnership in a recent interview with Tasnim News Agency.

ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant hailed by Iran foreign ministry spokesman

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei welcomed the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former War Minister Yoav Gallant.

Iran condemns UK, US ‘hypocrisy’ in blaming others for regional instability

TEHRAN – Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has dismissed U.S. and UK accusations of Iranian involvement in “regional destabilization” and the Ukraine conflict as unfounded. 

Iranian students released following visa center clash at Kazan University 

TEHRAN – Two Iranian students detained during an incident at Kazan Federal University have been released, the Iranian Consulate General in Kazan confirmed. 

TEHRAN PAPERS

Move toward the trigger mechanism

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Farhikhtegan analyzed the endorsement of the European-drafted resolution against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.

By Soheila Zarfam

Cycles of conflict

The cost of U.S. strategy in West Asia

TEHRAN – Abigail Hauslohner’s article, “Iran hawks will hold less sway in Trump’s new government,” published in the Washington Post on November 17, delves into the escalating rhetoric from U.S. Republican leaders advocating for a hardline approach toward Iran.

Neyshabur’s ancient rainmaking ritual registered on Iran’s tourism calendar

TEHRAN - The time-honored rainmaking ritual of “Chooli Qazak” in Neyshabur has been officially registered on Iran’s tourism calendar, according to Kamal Khani, the head of the city’s Office for Cultural Heritage and Tourism.

Iran’s Bandar-e Khamir recognized by UNESCO as a Global Learning City

TEHRAN – Bandar-e Khamir, a coastal city in southern Iran, has been named one of 12 exemplary cities in UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) for its contributions to lifelong learning and climate action.

Iran to form ‘golden rectangle’ tourism hub in central provinces

TEHRAN - Aiming to boost domestic and international tourism, relevant officials have announced plans to create a “golden rectangle” tourism hub connecting the provinces of Isfahan, Semnan, Markazi, and Qom.

Telerehabilitation program to target underprivileged areas

TEHRAN –The State Welfare Organization is planning to start a telerehabilitation program to train 1,618 children with hearing and physical mobility disabilities all over the country.

Knowledge-based firms to attend Japan's nano tech expo

TEHRAN –A delegation of Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 24th International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference (nano tech 2025) which is scheduled to be held from January 29 to 31 in Tokyo, Japan.

29 Iranian universities in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025

TEHRAN –Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) has placed 29 Iranian universities among top institutions worldwide for interdisciplinary science research.

Iran to deploy new advanced centrifuges in response to ‘unjust’ IAEA resolution

TEHRAN – Iran has decided to activate new advanced centrifuges, rejecting an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolution that rebuked Tehran despite its offer of new concessions.

Students unite for Resistance in Tehran gathering

TEHRAN – Iranian students gathered to showcase their support for the Axis of Resistance in inaugural national assembly of “Resistance Ambassadors” which took place on Thursday morning in Tehran.

Tehran, Caracas deepen strategic ties with new cooperation agreements

TEHRAN – In a landmark visit to Venezuela, Iran has signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors.

Israel's aggressions will not go unanswered, international law to guide response: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Tehran’s response to recent Israeli military actions will be both inevitable and resolute, emphasizing that the timing and method of retaliation would be determined by strategic conditions.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Repeating a wrong path, a thousand times

TEHRAN - Kayhan addressed Iran's acceptance to stop enriching uranium to 60% and wrote: Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, declared that Iran had accepted a cap on its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium.

Unilateral sanctions undermine sovereignty, says Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Iran's UN envoy to Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denounced unilateral sanctions as violations of international law and attacks on national sovereignty.

IRGC chief urges Muslim nations to sever ties with Israel

TEHRAN- The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps highlighted the offenses perpetrated by the Zionist regime in the region and urged Muslim nations to cut ties with it.

Iran says will leave NPT if snapback of UNSC sanctions triggered

TEHRAN – Iran has issued a stark warning to European powers, stating it will exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if UN Security Council sanctions are reimposed through the snapback mechanism.

Iran denounces Canada-pushed UN resolution on human rights as ‘politically motivated’

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi has firmly rejected the "unjust and politically motivated resolution" on Iran's human rights situation.

Iran ready to restore Azerbaijan’s historical sites, says tourism minister

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced Iran’s readiness to assist Azerbaijan in the restoration of its historical sites.

14th annual Isfahan conference highlights city’s heritage

TEHRAN - The 14th annual conference of Isfahan Commemoration Week took place on Thursday evening, coinciding with Isfahan Day.

Iranian tourism minister meets Azerbaijan’s PM at COP29

TEHRAN - Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, met with Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov on the sidelines of COP29, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Baku from November 11 to 22.

Archaeological discoveries shed light on Abu Musa’s rich history

TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Mohammad Esmaeili-Jelodar has revealed fascinating insights from archaeological excavations conducted on Abu Musa, a strategic Iranian island in the Persian Gulf.

Some 4,000 authorized Afghans enter Iran daily

TEHRAN –Nearly 4,000 Afghans with valid passports enter the country every day, according to an official with the National Organization for Migration.

Tehran grabs LivCom Award Finals 2024

TEHRAN – The environmental project proposed by Tehran municipality has received the 22nd international award for Liveable Communities (LivCom).

Iran, ESCAP to cooperate on empowering women, dealing with natural hazards

TEHRAN –The Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, and the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, have agreed to collaborate on empowering women as well as dealing with natural and environmental disasters.