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Iran exists today because of its missiles says former UN weapons inspector

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Iran exists today because of its missiles, says former UN weapons inspector​

As Washington once again raises the prospect of confrontation with Tehran, questions about U.S. intentions—and the limits of American power—have returned to the center of debate in West Asia. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector and U.S. Marine intelligence officer, discussed how Washington views talks with Iran, what it hopes to achieve with the country, as well as the growing risk of military escalation.

Iran exists today because of its missiles, says former UN weapons inspector

A war US could startbut not control

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A war US could start—but not control​

TEHRAN – When, at 3:30 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025, Israel and the United States began a bombing campaign against Iran—just days ahead of a sixth round of nuclear negotiations—I had just fallen asleep in my Tehran apartment. A few hours earlier, I had been speaking with a colleague who told me she believed the U.S. was about to attack Iran.

A war US could start—but not control

Ramadan customs can become cultural tourism product researcher says

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Ramadan customs can become cultural tourism product, researcher says​

TEHRAN — The holy month of Ramadan revives deep-rooted rituals that connect faith, popular culture and social life, offering strong potential for cultural narration and ritual tourism development.

Ramadan customs can become cultural tourism product, researcher says

Ecotourism experience must be linked to indigenous culture architecture and environment expert

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Eco-tourism experience must be linked to indigenous culture, architecture and environment: expert​

TEHRAN—Eco-tourism is a qualitative experience in the field of tourism that must be linked to the culture, architecture and local environment of each region, Abolfazl Nikoobayan, a cultural heritage expert said.

Eco-tourism experience must be linked to indigenous culture, architecture and environment: expert

Sarborun ritual of Varamins village registered as an intangible heritage

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‘Sarborun’ ritual of Varamin’s village registered as an intangible heritage​

TEHRAN – A local ritual known as ‘Sarborun’ in Hesar-e Hasan Beyk village of Varamin county, Tehran province, has been registered as an intangible heritage site.

‘Sarborun’ ritual of Varamin�’s village registered as an intangible heritage

Khalid Nabi cemetery blends archaeology and pilgrimage

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Khalid Nabi cemetery blends archaeology and pilgrimage​

TEHRAN – Surrounded by vast skies, green hills in spring, and golden grasses in late summer, Khalid Nabi Cemetery stands as one of northern Iran’s most distinctive heritage destinations. It embodies a convergence of myth, memory, landscape, and identity—where pilgrimage, archaeology, and tourism meet on a remote mountain ridge overlooking Turkmen Sahra.

Khalid Nabi cemetery blends archaeology and pilgrimage