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2026-09-09 16:21
Religious tourism accounts for 56% of foreign arrivals to Iran
TEHRAN – Religious tourism accounted for 56 percent of the two million foreign tourists who visited Iran during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has said.
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2026-08-21 15:41
DOE aims to bolster environmental ties with Indonesia
TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and his Indonesian counterpart, Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, have discussed ways to promote environmental cooperation.
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2026-08-18 15:44
Iranian, Indonesian universities ink MOU to boost scientific ties
TEHRAN – Sharif University of Technology and Institut Teknologi Bandung of Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen scientific, research, and educational cooperation, exchange professors, researchers, and students, and implement collaborative research projects.
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2026-08-10 20:59
Iran to beef up ties in evolving technologies with Indonesia, South Africa
TEHRAN – Acting Minister for Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Masoud Shams-Bakhsh, in separate meetings with Indonesian and South African officials has explored avenues for the development of scientific and technological cooperation.
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2026-07-26 16:42
Iran discusses ways to deepen health ties with India, Indonesia
TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, a senior advisor to the health minister, in separate meetings with Anupriya Patel, India’s Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, and Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Indonesia’s Health Minister, has explored avenues to enhance cooperation in the health sector.
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2026-07-15 15:26
Tehran, Jakarta hold webinar to bolster scientific-research ties
TEHRAN –The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) conducted a joint webinar, titled ‘Advancing Iran-Indonesia Research Collaboration: Strategic Opportunities Ahead’, on Wednesday to explore avenues for the expansion of scientific and research cooperation between the researchers, scientists, and the scientific institutions of the two countries.
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2026-05-19 17:34
“Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: From Cradle to Eternity” published in Indonesia
TEHRAN- Following the growing interest in the influential figures of the Islamic world within the Indonesian intellectual sphere, a new comprehensive book titled "Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Dari Haribaan Hingga Keabadian" (“Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: From Cradle to Eternity”) has been released across Indonesia.
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2026-02-17 21:04
Indonesia’s role in the Gaza Board of Peace lacks strategic weight: Philippine scholar
Julkipli Wadi says the board is a political masquerade that shields Israeli regional aggression
TEHRAN- Amid growing controversy surrounding Washington’s so-called Gaza “peace plan” and the proposed Board of Peace, questions persist over its real objectives and the role assigned to non-Western actors, including Indonesia. In this interview, Tehran Times speaks with Julkipli Wadi, dean of the Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman, one of Southeast Asia’s most respected Islamic scholars.
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2025-12-26 15:14
Jakarta intends to foster sci-tech co-op with Tehran
TEHRAN – Highlighting Iran’s extensive capabilities in science and technology, Rolliansyah Soemirat, the Indonesian ambassador to Tehran, has said the new Indonesian administration intends to develop scientific and technological ties with Iran.
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2025/12/09
By Bobby Ciputra
Sumatra floods show the real impact of extractive capitalism
When 867 bodies drowned in floods in Sumatra, they were not just Indonesian victims.
TEHRAN- It was a warning to Manila, Dhaka, Lagos, and the entire global South, where extractive capitalism has transformed ecosystems into sacrifice zones.
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2025-12-08 15:15
IRCS ready to send relief aid to flood-hit Indonesia
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has expressed its readiness to dispatch relief teams and humanitarian aid to assist Indonesians affected by floods.
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2025-11-30 18:18
Death toll surpasses 600 in Southeast Asia floods and landslides
The death toll mounted to over 600 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, Reuters reported Sunday, citing regional officials, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
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2025-11-29 14:00
Over 300 killed as floods devastate Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia
Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 300 people in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported Saturday, citing the statements of regional authorities.
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2025-11-26 10:40
Isfahan opens intl. tourism exhibition, officials say event marks new phase in sector
TEHRAN – Officials in Iran’s central province of Isfahan said on Tuesday that the 15th Isfahan International Exhibition of Tourism, Handicrafts and Hoteling would help launch a new phase in the region’s tourism development.
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2025-11-25 15:45
Tehran, Jakarta to foster scientific cooperation
TEHRAN – The head of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’s center for international scientific cooperation, Farhad Yazdandoost, and the Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Roliansyah Sumirat, have discussed ways to enhance research, educational, and cultural collaborations between Iran and Indonesia.
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2025-11-18 21:55
June attack against Iran a clear violation of UN Charter, Indonesian envoy tells Tehran Times
TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times newspaper, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Iran His Excellency Rolliansyah Soemirat discussed the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations, calling for deeper cooperation while condemning the June attack on Iran as a breach of international law.
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2025-11-18 20:21
Photo: Fatemeh Mirahmadi
At Tehran Times meeting, Indonesian envoy talks future of Iran-Indonesia relations
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Iran, Rolliansyah Soemirat, visited the Tehran Times office on November 18, 2025. After meeting with the publication's leadership, he gave an interview discussing the current state and future prospects of Iran-Indonesia relations, as well as Jakarta’s vision of an ideal regional and global order.
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2025-11-18 18:08
'Big gap' between reality of Iran and foreign portrayal: Indonesian Ambassador
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2025-11-18 18:07
Tourism numbers rising but potential remains untapped: Indonesian Ambassador
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2025-11-18 18:06
June attack against Iran a clear violation of UN Charter: Indonesian Ambassador
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2025-11-18 18:05
Iran has a major role and influence globally: Indonesian Ambassador
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2025-11-01 19:33
Indonesia’s support during 12-day war reflects deep friendship, says Iranian minister
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology Sattar Hashemi has lauded Indonesia’s support for Iran during the 12-day war with Israel and the United States on June, calling it a testament to the enduring friendship and solidarity between the two nations.
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2025-11-01 16:21
Photo: Khadijeh Mohamadi Nameghi
Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Anniversary, 75 Years of Ties with Iran in Tehran
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia held a ceremony to commemorate both the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Iran. The event was attended by numerous foreign diplomats based in Tehran, as well as Iranian officials and representatives from various economic and cultural sectors. Seyed Sattar Hashemi, Iran's Minister of Information and Communication Technology, was a special guest at the event. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral relations. Rolliansyah Soemirat, Indonesia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Iran, also addressed the audience, reaffirming Jakarta's dedication to strengthening its ties with Tehran.
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2025-10-31 14:38
Indonesia seeks to boost sci-tech relations with Iran
TEHRAN – The Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Roliansyah Sumirat, has emphasized the need to promote scientific, technological, and educational collaborations between Indonesia and Iran.
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2025-10-19 18:09
Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says
TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.
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2025-10-13 22:02
By Sedigheh Hosseini
A bridge of shared values: Indonesia's Ani Nigeriawati on deepening ties with Iran
TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with The Tehran Times, Ani Nigeriawati, the Director of Public Diplomacy at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, elaborated on the robust and multifaceted relationship between Indonesia and Iran.
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2025-10-10 19:32
By Roliansyah Sumirat, Indonesian Ambassador to Iran
75 years on: Indonesia – Iran shared responsibilities and solidarity
TEHRAN – When I was inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto as Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, the message I received was clear: advance Indonesia-Iran relations across all sectors, and navigate both countries’ mutual interests amidst delicate geopolitical situation.
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2025-09-29 18:26
By Bobby Ciputra
The Ummah Union: A new path to Palestinian freedom
Why has the world failed Palestine for so long?
JAKARTA - A simple question that shakes the conscience. Decades of UN resolutions have been issued, dozens of negotiations have been held, but the results have always been deadlocked. Palestine remains under occupation, its people's rights still violated. The world seems busy talking, but paralyzed by action.
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2025-09-29 14:50
Iranian House of Innovation and Technology inaugurated in Indonesia
TEHRAN –An Iranian House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) has been established in Jakarta, Indonesia, to boost economic ties between the two countries and expand the export of knowledge-based products.
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2025-09-28 18:55
By Sedigheh Hosseini
Indonesians hail Iran as symbol of resistance and steadfast backer of Palestine
BALI – In interviews with a Tehran Times reporter, several Indonesian citizens highlighted Iran’s historical, cultural, and political significance, describing the country as a “symbol of resistance” and a steadfast supporter of Palestine.