tehrantimes (2025-08-17). Discontent growing in Syria. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Unease is growing in Syria as Ahmed al-Sharaa's centralized and repressive rule sparks protests, sectarian violence, and deepening national instability.

tehrantimes (2025-08-17). Iran, Saudi Arabia entering strategic rapprochement, says Iranian envoy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Saudi Arabia are deepening their diplomatic and strategic engagement, addressing shared regional challenges, according to Iranian Ambassador to Riyadh Alireza Enayati.

tehrantimes (2025-08-17). Pakistan's 79th Independence Day celebrated in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Pakistani community in Iran gathered at Pakistan House for a celebration marking the nation's 79th Independence Day. Dozens of expatriates joined embassy officials for the flag-hoisting ceremony, where Ambassador Muhammad Mudassir Tipu raised the green-and-white standard as the national anthem played.

tehrantimes (2025-08-17). Oman counselor emphasizes development of medical tourism in Shiraz. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Advisor to the Omani Ambassador to Iran, Haitham Al-Sanani, and Director of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Mohsen Ziaei have recently met and talked about promoting mutual cooperation, particularly in the medical tourism field.