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Today 20:40
Envoy details China's latest development plan in gathering with Iranian journalists
TEHRAN – On Monday, China's Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, invited journalists from major Iranian media outlets to the Chinese embassy in Tehran to expound on Beijing's recently drafted development plan and its vision for diplomatic ties with the rest of the world.
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Today 20:39
Venezuela warns of CIA false flag amid U.S. military drills in the Caribbean
In a statement on Monday, the Venezuelan government denounced U.S.-Southern Command–coordinated exercises with Trinidad and Tobago from October 26–30 as a hostile provocation that imperils stability across the Caribbean.
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Today 20:18
‘Very unusual': Twin U.S. Navy aircraft crashes in South China Sea spark scrutiny
In a rare sequence of mishaps, a U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the carrier USS Nimitz crashed separately into the South China Sea on Sunday, just half an hour apart.
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Today 18:10
Arab League chief: Secret pact with U.S. shields Israel’s nuclear arsenal from scrutiny
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has alleged the existence of a clandestine U.S.-Israeli pact designed to preserve Israel’s nuclear ambiguity indefinitely.
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Today 15:43
U.S. 'peace' plan reeks of blood
In his various speeches, U.S. President Donald Trump has tried to reinforce the notion that he seeks to rescue West Asia and establish peace in the region. Yet this claim is nothing more than Trump’s latest ploy to advance his own interests, because his peace vision amounts to nothing but the imposition of American will upon others.
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Yesterday 21:12
Iran ready for interaction with US on equal footing: Araghchi
TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister says Iran has always favored diplomacy and is ready to sit at the negotiating table with the Americans if they act in good faith.
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Yesterday 20:19
By Garsha Vazirian
The family business: Drones, crypto, and Trump’s corruption machine
TEHRAN – The U.S. War Department’s recent purchase of 3,500 drone motors and related components from Unusual Machines — a company in which Donald Trump Jr. holds roughly a $4 million stake and served as an adviser — has intensified scrutiny over what critics call an administration increasingly comfortable turning policy into personal profit.
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Yesterday 19:58
Malaysians protest Trump's support for Israel during ASEAN summit
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's visit for the 47th ASEAN Summit, voicing strong opposition to his administration's unwavering support for Israel’s war on Gaza.
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2025-10-25 19:47
By Shahrokh Saei
From cocaine to crude: Unmasking the U.S. agenda in Venezuela
TEHRAN – U.S. media reports have blown the lid off the White House’s plans for regime change in Venezuela, revealing flimsy excuses for possible military action that simply don’t hold water.
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2025-10-25 19:25
By Sahar Dadjoo
“No Kings” slogan unites diverse voices, says American scholar
Philip Rocco notes the movement’s strength lies in its broad symbolism that connects workers, immigrants, and defenders of civil rights
TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Philip Rocco, a professor of political science at Marquette University, examines the rise of the “No Kings” protests across the United States.
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2025/10/25
By Batool Subeiti
US did not bring peace; it only paused the killing
LONDON – Today in West Asia there is an aggressor party and a party that is attacked. A party that is right and a party that is wrong. Each party has supporters. There is the camp of resistance and those behind it. It is an axis united by direction and principle. The lines of support extend from Iran to Palestine. There is also the camp of the Israeli occupation entity and those behind it. The entity is the American stooge, with its Western allies and Arab tools, who act as mediators. The mediating parties often follow the aggressor party.
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2025-10-24 21:25
By Soheila Zarfam
How US blackmail scuttled Iran's generous offer on 60% enriched uranium
TEHRAN – A recurring lesson for Iranians has been that no matter their actions or offers, the West, particularly the United States, is loath to pursue a path of de-escalation. This was most recently exemplified during Iran’s efforts to block the "snapback"—a JCPOA mechanism that was supposed to reimpose anti-Iran UN sanctions this month but failed to fully materialize due to significant international opposition.
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2025-10-24 19:30
By Garsha Vazirian
Maritime strikes, mainland threats: U.S. military shadows Venezuela amid regime change whispers
TEHRAN – A concentrated U.S. military presence in the Caribbean — warships, patrol planes, MQ-9 drones, an F-35 squadron, and bomber flights — has sharply narrowed the political and diplomatic space around Venezuela.
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2025-10-24 18:21
By Sahar Dadjoo
“No Kings” protests are reaction to Trump’s authoritarian drift: ex-CIA official
Paul Pillar says public demonstrations are the last line of defense against erosion of democratic norms
TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Paul R. Pillar, a veteran intelligence analyst and former senior CIA official, examined the emergence of the “No Kings” movement in the United States as a grassroots reaction to what many see as Donald Trump’s authoritarian drift during his second term.
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2025-10-22 22:24
TEHRAN PAPERS
Opportunities for diplomacy thwarted by U.S. demands: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized Tehran’s continued commitment to diplomacy despite repeated setbacks caused by “excessive demands” from the United States.
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2025-10-22 22:23
By Sahar Dadjoo
‘No military solution to Iran nuclear issue — only diplomatic multilateralism,’ argues Marc Finaud
Former French foreign ministry spox underscores necessity of multilateral agreements for lasting peace
TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Marc Finaud, Senior Advisor at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and former spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry, offered his expert analysis on France’s recent move to activate the JCPOA “snapback” mechanism, reinstating UN sanctions on Iran. He also explored the wider diplomatic and strategic implications for Europe and the broader West Asia.
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2025-10-22 22:16
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
New Tehran-Baghdad alignment ends Israel's safety in Iraqi skies
TEHRAN – The United States is doubling down on efforts to pressure Iraq into distancing itself from Iran—a nation with which it shares a nearly 1600km border, religious ideologies, and centuries of history—as Iranians simultaneously work to curb U.S.-Israeli violation of Iraqi airspace.
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2025-10-21 18:33
By Sondoss Al Asaad
The animalistic behavior of US envoy towards Lebanon intensifies
BEIRUT—In a dangerous escalation that highlights American intimidation against Lebanon, U.S. envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack has unleashed a series of inflammatory statements through his X account, threatening Lebanon with civil war and Israeli aggression if it refuses to normalize relations with Israel under the so-called Abraham Accords.
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2025-10-20 22:30
U.S. envoy threatens Lebanon with ‘inevitable’ Israeli assault
U.S. envoy Tom Barrack renewed threats against Lebanon on Monday in an opinion piece published on his social media account, warning that Beirut must “act” or face an “inevitable” Israeli assault.
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2025-10-20 22:28
Larijani touts growing Iran-Iraq ties, condemns US interference in Iraq
TEHRAN – In a wide-ranging press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani emphasized the “friendly and brotherly” ties between Tehran and Baghdad, while sharply criticizing the United States for its repeated violations of Iraqi sovereignty.
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2025-10-20 22:14
Leader meets with elite medalists from sports, scientific fields
Trump's rant aimed to boost morale of defeated Zionists
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Iranian sports champions and winners of international scientific Olympiads this morning, October 20, 2025, at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah.
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2025-10-19 20:27
By Shahab Sarmadi
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump reveal deep divisions in U.S.
TEHRAN – The “No Kings” protests that took place on Saturday across the United States revealed more than opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies—they exposed the nation’s deep political, social, and ideological divisions.
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2025-10-19 14:57
Hamas rejects US allegations of imminent ceasefire violation in Gaza
Hamas has rejected a statement from the U.S. State Department in which it cited “credible reports” indicating the Palestinian group would imminently violate the ceasefire deal with Israel, Al Jazeera reported.
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2025-10-18 19:31
By Shahrokh Saei
Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict: U.S. maneuvering vs. China’s mediation
TEHRAN – The recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan underscore the fragility of South Asia’s security environment.
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2025-10-17 21:24
Iran remains open to dialogue but rejects coercion, says senior diplomat
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian diplomat has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s readiness for negotiations while underlining its firm stance against coercion or imposed conditions.
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2025-10-17 21:23
Iran condemns US military moves near Venezuelan waters
TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has denounced an escalation of U.S. military moves in the vicinity of Venezuelan coasts as flagrant violation of the basic objectives and principles enshrined in the UN Charter, particularly the principle of not resorting or threatening to resort to force in intergovernmental relations.
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2025-10-17 21:23
Fragile ceasefire in Gaza: Challenge of achieving lasting peace
By Mohammad Khatibi
The recent declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza has been met with cautious optimism by the international community. While U.S. President Donald Trump and other global leaders have framed it as a potential turning point, the situation on the ground suggests that the road to lasting peace remains deeply uncertain.
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2025-10-15 19:57
IAEA access to Iran's nuclear sites to stay restricted
Nuclear chief says parliamentary legislation will guide engagement
TEHRAN – The head of the Atomic Energy organization of Iran (AEOI) says the criterion for the country’s engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be the June legislation passed at Iran’s Parliament.
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2025-10-14 21:29
By Soheila Zarfam
An olive branch between the wolf’s teeth
Iran says Trump's words and actions don't match after he extends 'hand of friendship' to Tehran amid sanctions and threats
TEHRAN – The remarks U.S. President Donald Trump made in Egypt, as he had participating world leaders bathe him in adulation for ending a war he had done everything to maintain in recent months, did not sit well with many globally, including Iranians, who appear increasingly impatient with the president’s refusal to accept that he cannot force Iran into concessions through threats, sanctions, bombardments, and insincere messages of reconciliation.
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2025-10-13 21:56
What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing
TEHRAN – Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei reviewed the latest regional and international developments, including Iran’s diplomatic efforts on border security, regional mediation, and nuclear negotiations.