First VP Aref arrives in Tajikistan for SCO summit
🔹First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to attend the meeting of prime ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states.
🔹Aref was welcomed at Dushanbe International Airport by Tajikistan's First Deputy Prime Minister Hakim Kholiqzoda.
🔹During the two-day visit, Aref will attend the SCO prime ministers' meeting and hold talks with several counterparts.
🔹First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to attend the meeting of prime ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states.
🔹Aref was welcomed at Dushanbe International Airport by Tajikistan's First Deputy Prime Minister Hakim Kholiqzoda.
🔹During the two-day visit, Aref will attend the SCO prime ministers' meeting and hold talks with several counterparts.
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Feast of grapes: A harvest tradition and travel experience in Iran 🍇🇮🇷
Held between August 21 and September 21, Iran's grape feast is a 3,000-year-old harvest celebration. In Urmia and West Azarbaijan, the ceremony features the Il Bashi tribal leader, four women representing the elements, children distributing grapes as blessings, and traditional juice extraction. Wrestling, folk songs, and the Yali dance follow—connecting agriculture with music, belief, and collective memory. 🎶💃
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531158/Feast-of-grapes-A-harvest-tradition-and-travel-experience-in
Held between August 21 and September 21, Iran's grape feast is a 3,000-year-old harvest celebration. In Urmia and West Azarbaijan, the ceremony features the Il Bashi tribal leader, four women representing the elements, children distributing grapes as blessings, and traditional juice extraction. Wrestling, folk songs, and the Yali dance follow—connecting agriculture with music, belief, and collective memory. 🎶💃
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531158/Feast-of-grapes-A-harvest-tradition-and-travel-experience-in
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Araghchi to Macron: Too late for blame-shifting
🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to Macron's recent remarks on the cause of France's unrest, saying: "Mr. President, it's too late for blame-shifting."
🔹"Macron paved the way for this situation when he assured the US president that he welcomed crimes against Iranians."
🔹"It is far too late to shift blame and point fingers over a war that people like him helped create. The French people want fundamental changes, including guaranteed freedom of assembly."
🔹"Mr. President, listen to the voice of France's future."
🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to Macron's recent remarks on the cause of France's unrest, saying: "Mr. President, it's too late for blame-shifting."
🔹"Macron paved the way for this situation when he assured the US president that he welcomed crimes against Iranians."
🔹"It is far too late to shift blame and point fingers over a war that people like him helped create. The French people want fundamental changes, including guaranteed freedom of assembly."
🔹"Mr. President, listen to the voice of France's future."
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Exhibition of Farshchian's works underway in Paris
An exhibition of selected miniature paintings by the late master Mahmoud Farshchian opened at Iran's cultural attaché office in Paris. The event introduced his blend of traditional Persian miniature techniques with innovation, drawing on poetry and religious texts. It is the fourth and final cultural event the embassy planned for October, following exhibitions on ancient Iran and the Minab victims.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531194/Exhibition-of-Farshchian-s-works-underway-in-Paris
An exhibition of selected miniature paintings by the late master Mahmoud Farshchian opened at Iran's cultural attaché office in Paris. The event introduced his blend of traditional Persian miniature techniques with innovation, drawing on poetry and religious texts. It is the fourth and final cultural event the embassy planned for October, following exhibitions on ancient Iran and the Minab victims.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531194/Exhibition-of-Farshchian-s-works-underway-in-Paris
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Crafting and playing the oud: A living musical heritage in Iran 🎻
Iran and Syria jointly inscribed the oud—its craftsmanship and performance—on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2022. A typical oud takes about 25 days to make, with a pear-shaped walnut sound box and five pairs of strings. The tradition thrives in Khuzestan, Bushehr, and Hormozgan, and increasingly involves women makers.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531157/Crafting-and-playing-the-oud-A-living-musical-heritage-in-Iran
Iran and Syria jointly inscribed the oud—its craftsmanship and performance—on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2022. A typical oud takes about 25 days to make, with a pear-shaped walnut sound box and five pairs of strings. The tradition thrives in Khuzestan, Bushehr, and Hormozgan, and increasingly involves women makers.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531157/Crafting-and-playing-the-oud-A-living-musical-heritage-in-Iran
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who arrived in Tehran on Monday afternoon, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The visit is part of continuous Tehran-Moscow consultations, aimed at following up on the implementation of bilateral agreements and consulting on regional and international developments.
The visit is part of continuous Tehran-Moscow consultations, aimed at following up on the implementation of bilateral agreements and consulting on regional and international developments.
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IRGC spokesman: World will face a serious energy crisis if US launches another war
General Hossein Mohebbi told the Tehran Times that US forces have withdrawn roughly 700 km from Hormuz and lack the capability for a new war. But a limited pre-election strike remains possible. He warned Iran hasn't fully closed Hormuz, and could extend closure to Bab al-Mandeb and Suez. "The best path for America is to accept Iran's conditions."
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531239/World-will-face-a-serious-energy-crisis-if-US-launches-another
IRGC spokesman: World will face a serious energy crisis if US launches another war
General Hossein Mohebbi told the Tehran Times that US forces have withdrawn roughly 700 km from Hormuz and lack the capability for a new war. But a limited pre-election strike remains possible. He warned Iran hasn't fully closed Hormuz, and could extend closure to Bab al-Mandeb and Suez. "The best path for America is to accept Iran's conditions."
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531239/World-will-face-a-serious-energy-crisis-if-US-launches-another
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China explicitly condemns US-Israeli aggression in talks with Aref
🔹Chinese Premier Li Qiang, meeting First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, called US and Israeli actions against Iran "open aggression" that occurred mid-negotiations and without UN Security Council authorization.
🔹"Our position condemning US and Israeli actions and defending Iran's legitimate rights is completely clear and decisive. We call for the revival of the Islamabad MoU and explicitly oppose US unilateral sanctions," Li said.
🔹He stressed China's determination to expand comprehensive relations with Iran: "Our two great civilizations share thousands of years of history. We will resolutely defend Iran's legitimate rights in international forums."
🔹Chinese Premier Li Qiang, meeting First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, called US and Israeli actions against Iran "open aggression" that occurred mid-negotiations and without UN Security Council authorization.
🔹"Our position condemning US and Israeli actions and defending Iran's legitimate rights is completely clear and decisive. We call for the revival of the Islamabad MoU and explicitly oppose US unilateral sanctions," Li said.
🔹He stressed China's determination to expand comprehensive relations with Iran: "Our two great civilizations share thousands of years of history. We will resolutely defend Iran's legitimate rights in international forums."
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Tehran Times
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who arrived in Tehran on Monday afternoon, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The visit is part of continuous Tehran-Moscow consultations, aimed at following up on the implementation of bilateral agreements…
Araghchi: Iran-Russia ties strategic; regional issues need diplomacy
🔹At a joint press conference with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said: "Iran-Russia relations are strategic. We held detailed talks on bilateral ties and regional developments."
🔹"There is no serious obstacle to expanding trade, political, and cultural relations. Regional issues must be resolved through diplomatic solutions."
🔹Araghchi voiced serious concern over Caspian security, including attacks on Iranian and Russian ships and port infrastructure.
🔹Lavrov said President Pezeshkian will visit Russia for the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, noting 28% trade growth last year. "We are ready to help achieve a solution," he said.
🔹At a joint press conference with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said: "Iran-Russia relations are strategic. We held detailed talks on bilateral ties and regional developments."
🔹"There is no serious obstacle to expanding trade, political, and cultural relations. Regional issues must be resolved through diplomatic solutions."
🔹Araghchi voiced serious concern over Caspian security, including attacks on Iranian and Russian ships and port infrastructure.
🔹Lavrov said President Pezeshkian will visit Russia for the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, noting 28% trade growth last year. "We are ready to help achieve a solution," he said.
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Russian FM Lavrov meets President Pezeshkian in Tehran
🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday evening to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.
🔹The meeting focused on Tehran-Moscow relations and ways to strengthen joint cooperation.
🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday evening to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.
🔹The meeting focused on Tehran-Moscow relations and ways to strengthen joint cooperation.
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Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran Tuesday
🔹According to Tasnim's correspondent, Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will travel to Tehran on Tuesday to meet and consult with Iranian officials.
🔹The visit will include discussions on bilateral cooperation, important issues between the two countries, and regional developments.
🔹Pakistan's role as a mediator between Iran and the US is another agenda item for Munir's trip.
🔹According to Tasnim's correspondent, Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will travel to Tehran on Tuesday to meet and consult with Iranian officials.
🔹The visit will include discussions on bilateral cooperation, important issues between the two countries, and regional developments.
🔹Pakistan's role as a mediator between Iran and the US is another agenda item for Munir's trip.
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