TEHRAN PAPERS

Conflicting signals from Washington

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Etemad addressed the challenging conditions of the Iran-U.S. negotiations and wrote: A group of observers believe that Trump's unique instincts and his special negotiating style could possibly lead to a positive outcome, preventing war with Iran and weakening extremists in Washington and Tel Aviv.

Iran FM blasts Netanyahu’s ‘brazen’ interference in Iran-US diplomacy, vows reciprocal response

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a scathing rebuke of Israeli regime’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, denouncing the remarks as “detached from reality” and a brazen attempt to sabotage Tehran’s diplomatic engagements.

Detention of Iranian citizens in France violates freedom of expression: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in France, calling the actions a violation of freedom of expression and urging French authorities to resolve the matter promptly.

Iran’s President calls Azerbaijan ‘second home’ as he urges deeper Tehran-Baku ties

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Azerbaijani Television (AzTV), President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran articulated Iran's unwavering commitment to the principles of international law, particularly the respect for the rights and territorial integrity of all nations, calling it "the first and foremost principle of international law."

Iran, Pakistan urge for rise in direct flights

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei and Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Aftab ur Rehman Rana urged on rise in number of direct flights between Iran and Pakistan, using health tourism capacities of Iran and holding sightseeing tours.

Blood donors help people injured in port explosion as death toll reaches 65

Following the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port on Saturday, many people rushed to donate blood to help the people injured during the incident.

Tehran, Moscow hold talks on promoting health co-op

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and Russia’s deputy health minister Oleg Salagay have discussed ways of enhancing ties in the health sector.

Iran, Turkey explore paths to beef up scientific ties

TEHRAN –Iranian and Turkish officials have conferred on ways to further scientific and technological collaborations, focusing on setting up a joint research center for digital economy.

Iranian schoolchildren succeed in Intl. Mathematics Olympiad

TEHRAN –Attending the second International Mathematics Olympiad for high school students in Turkmenistan, Iranian students managed to win seven bronze medals.

2nd national congress on Persian medicine slated for November

TEHRAN –The second national congress on Persian medicine is scheduled to be held from November 12 to 14 in Tehran.

No military cargoes at site of deadly port blast in South of Iran: Defense Ministry

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Defense has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting the presence of military-related cargo at Shahid Rajaee Port at the time of a powerful blast that rocked the port of Shahid Rajaee in Hormozgan Province on Saturday.

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Zionist regime's position on indirect talks between Iran and US

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Sobh-e-No addressed the Zionist regime's position on the Iran-U.S. talks and wrote: At the same time as the new round of indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. has begun, the Zionist regime has once again adopted its confrontational and provocative approach towards Tehran's active diplomacy.

Pezeshkian engages Indian, Pakistani leaders; proposes Iran as mediator amid rising Kashmir tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, and offered Tehran’s mediation to ease escalating tensions between India and Pakistan during separate phone calls with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday.

Iran pays overdue membership fees to international organizations despite sanctions

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran has settled its overdue membership fees to international organizations, following sustained efforts by the Supreme Audit Court.

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh 

The Iron Lady and the Shah: How Thatcher’s 1978 Iran trip fueled British interference

TEHRAN – Forty-seven years ago, in April 1978, the leader of the UK opposition Conservative Party, Margaret Thatcher, visited Iran almost a year before the Islamic Revolution. She held talks with Mohammad Reza Shah and cajoled him into buying more British-made weapons and military equipment in a bid to create jobs in her country amid the economic recession. 

Pezeshkian convenes crisis management meeting on Shahid Rajaee incident

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian traveled to Bandar Abbas on Sunday to visit Shahid Rajaee Port, where a massive explosion caused tremendous damage and fatalities on Saturday.

ECO tourism ministers convene in Erzurum to advance regional cooperation

TEHRAN - The 6th Ministerial Meeting on Tourism of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened on Saturday in Erzurum, the designated ECO Tourism Capital for 2025.

100 tour operators from 33 countries to attend Tehran forum

TEHRAN – Iran is set to host an international tour operators forum from tomorrow until May 2.

Iran discusses boosting health ties with India, Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and his Indian and Uzbek counterparts have explored the potential for the expansion of health cooperation, holding separate meetings.

By Maryam Tavassoli

AI, digitalization revolutionizing health, safety at work

TEHRAN – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging digital technologies are contributing to improving occupational health and safety (OSH), as well as fostering efficiency at workplaces by operating in hazardous environments, doing the heavy lifting, managing toxic materials, and working in extreme temperatures.

Iranian students win medals at TIMO 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian students won two silver and two bronze medals, ranking fourth at the Turkic International Mathematics Olympiad (TIMO) held from April 17 to 22, in Antalya.

UNICEF helps businesses implement family-friendly policies

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has hosted an event attended by the representatives from its private sector partners who joined a global webinar introducing UNICEF’s new toolkit, ‘Building Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Toolkit for Businesses’.

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Araghchi's warning to the Israelis

TEHRAN - In a note, Hamshahri addressed Araghchi's warning to the Israelis amid the negotiations and wrote: On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on his X account about possible Israeli sabotage acts or assassinations during the Iran-U.S. nuclear talks.

Neighborly ties a priority for Iran administration, MP says ahead of Pezeshkian’s Baku visit

TEHRAN – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said on Saturday that the 14th administration has made regional diplomacy a priority, with a special focus on enhancing cooperation with neighbors.

Restoring Syria’s sovereignty is key to lasting peace: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for a sovereign, stable, and united Syria—free from terrorism, foreign occupation, and external interference.