Tehran Times

2025-02-25 22:40
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Countering threats at their source

TEHRAN – For most of us, answering "What do you do?" is simple. We describe our job, our daily tasks, our methods, and even how we feel about it. We discuss our professional hopes, our satisfaction with compensation, and our future plans. However, for a select few, such openness is impossible, even with their closest confidants.
- Ringleader of terror group executed following Supreme Court ruling

By Najah Mohammed Ali

Hezbollah leaders’ funeral: a message of unyielding determination and resistance

TEHRAN – On February 23, 2025, Lebanon's capital, Beirut, witnessed a historic event—the funeral procession of two great martyrs, Sayed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safi al-Din. Hundreds of thousands of people from various parts of Lebanon and neighboring countries gathered to express their grief and loyalty to the path of Resistance.
By Matin Jamshidi

Not yet taking the helm, Merz seeks to serve as subservient to Netanyahu

TEHRAN - Friedrich Merz, who is expected to be Germany’s next chancellor, told reporters on Monday that he would make sure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can visit Germany despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Sayyed Hashem Safieddine: A humble scholar and leader

SOUTH LEBANON – Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine was buried on Monday in his hometown of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in Tyre District.
Iran’s Army, IRGC join forces to destroy naval targets in Indian Ocean drill

TEHRAN – In a display of military coordination, the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a joint missile operation in the northern Indian Ocean on Tuesday as part of the expansive Zolfaqar 1403 exercise.
Security forces neutralize terrorist threat in SE Iran, arrest six suspects

TEHRAN – Iranian security forces have conducted a major counterterrorism operation in Chabahar, resulting in the arrest of six suspected militants and the elimination of one terrorist.

Politics

Tehran’s consultations with Moscow ongoing across all sectors: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the extensive and continuous consultations between Iran and Russia, stating that cooperation extends beyond bilateral relations to include regional and international affairs.
What air defense systems took center stage in Iran’s Zolfaqar exercise?

TEHRAN – Iran’s Armed Forces recently concluded the large-scale Zolfaqar 1403 joint exercise along the strategic Makran coastline and the Indian Ocean.
Malaysian FM visits Tehran for high-level talks

TEHRAN – Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad Hasan, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon for a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.

Sports

Firouz Karimi in Esteghlal hotseat in Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Veteran coach Firouz Karimi will take charge of the Esteghlal football team for the upcoming Tehran derby, scheduled for Thursday.
Iran earn two wins at 2025 Asian Water Polo Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated South Korea 19-6 and Chinese Taipei 37-5 in the 2025 Asian Water Polo Championship on Tuesday.
Alinejad named secretary general of Iran Olympic committee

TEHRAN- Mehdi Alinejad has been appointed Secretary General of the Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC).

Culture

Iran’s Book of the Year Awards reveals winners

TEHRAN-At a special ceremony held at Tehran's Vahdat Hall on Tuesday, the leading publications in various categories of the 42nd Iran’s Book of the Year Awards and 32nd Iran’s World Book Awards were recognized.
Hollywood’s selective memory: how “Golda” silences a critical narrative

TEHRAN-Hollywood’s relationship with Zionism has long been a delicate balancing act. While rarely explicit, the industry’s storytelling often mirrors broader American political alignments, emphasizing themes of Jewish resilience, historical trauma, and Israel’s right to exist. However, this approach frequently sidesteps critical engagement with Zionism’s modern political implications or Palestinian narratives. The 2023 biopic “Golda” epitomizes this trend, offering a case study of Hollywood’s selective framing of Zionism and its consequences.
Sahne-ye Abi to host reading performance of “The House of Bernarda Alba”

TEHRAN-Sahne-ye Abi Cultural and Artistic Center in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of Federico Garcia Lorca’s famous play “The House of Bernarda Alba”.

Economy

Tehran to host 17th intergovernmental commission meeting of TRACECA

TEHRAN – Iran will host the 17th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission of the Europe-Caucasus-Asia Transport Corridor (TRACECA) for the first time on Wednesday, February 26, the head of the International Affairs Center at Iran's Transport and Urban Development Ministry said.
Iran’s petchem production capacity reaches 100m tons

TEHRAN – The production capacity of Iran’s petrochemical industry has reached approximately 100 million tons, with 60 percent allocated to key base products such as methanol, ammonia, ethylene, and other essential chemicals, the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said.
New legislation introduced to boost knowledge-based companies

TEHRAN – Iran has introduced new laws, including the Knowledge-Based Production Leap Act and the Knowledge-Based Companies Support Act, to foster the growth of knowledge-based firms, according to the head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund.

Society

Iran’s ranking improves in Government AI Readiness 2024

TEHRAN – According to the latest report by Oxford Insights index, which measures government readiness for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, Iran ranks 91st among 188 countries, moving up three positions compared to 94th in 2023.
Iranian, Iraqi universities ink MOU on health ties

TEHRAN –Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences and the University of Meisan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster their scientific and academic cooperation in the health sector.
Iran utilizes UNESCO Chairs to strengthen scientific diplomacy

TEHRAN –With 18 UNESCO Chairs in various fields, including education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, and communication and information, Iran is working to leverage the potential of these chairs to deepen scientific and research collaborations worldwide.

Tourism

Tour operators express surprise over the real image of Iran

ISFAHAN - In a striking revelation that counters long-standing negative perceptions, 100 international tour operators from 25 countries recently visited Iran’s ancient city of Isfahan and expressed their astonishment at the reality they encountered.
Judiciary chief pledges legal support for foreign travelers

TEHRAN - Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to addressing the legal concerns of foreign tourists during the closing ceremony of the 9th International Fajr Handicrafts Festival, also known as Sarv-e Simin.
Fajr Handicrafts Festival concludes with praise for Iran’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN - The 9th International Fajr Handicrafts Festival, also known as Sarv-e Simin, concluded on Monday evening at Milad Tower in Tehran, with high-ranking officials emphasizing the significance of Iran’s cultural heritage and handicrafts industry.

International

Not yet taking the helm, Merz seeks to serve as subservient to Netanyahu

TEHRAN - Friedrich Merz, who is expected to be Germany’s next chancellor, told reporters on Monday that he would make sure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can visit Germany despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.
Sayyed Hashem Safieddine: A humble scholar and leader

SOUTH LEBANON – Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine was buried on Monday in his hometown of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in Tyre District.
Trump is making some good moves, despite the chaos…

President Donald Trump is doing some long-term good for America, except on one issue, and we shall get to that later.