Tehran Times

2025-04-26 22:13
By Soheila Zarfam

Iran, US schedule 4th round of talks as 'differences' remain

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says major differences between Iran and the United States remain unresolved following the third round of indirect negotiations, which concluded on Saturday, April 26, in Muscat, Oman.
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At least 28 dead, 750 injured as explosion rocks Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port

TEHRAN - A huge explosion occurred at around 12.30 pm local time on Saturday at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Hormozgan Province, leaving at least 28 dead and 750 injured, according to the provincial judiciary department.
By Garsha Vazirian

The Myth of Iran’s ‘collapse’: How Western media misreads Tehran’s strategic resolve in Oman talks

TEHRAN – In the last days of April, as Oman prepared to host the third round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, the Washington Post published an article titled “Iranian Elite Grows Supportive of Nuclear Talks as Economic Fears Spike,” which disingenuously insists that Tehran entered the nuclear talks “because it faces the prospect of economic collapse.”
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Geagea’s relentless effort to wrest parliamentary seats from the Shiite duo

BEIRUT — The Lebanese Forces and its leader, Samir Geagea, are preoccupied with monitoring the potential repercussions of the success or failure of the negotiations between Washington and Tehran, fearing that any positive outcome will hinder an “achievement” against the resistance movement. This is reflected in the organized campaigns waged by the Lebanese Forces against President Joseph Aoun.
By Wesam Bahrani

Syria vows “no threat to Israel” for sanctions relief

TEHRAN – Syria has reportedly provided a written response to the U.S. conditions for lifting sanctions.
By Sahar Dadjoo

The legacy of colonialism: The Kashmir conflict renewed after the Pahalgam attack

TEHRAN - The most recent conflict between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region has once again brought the area to the brink of a deep crisis, especially since both nations are armed with nuclear weapons.

Politics

Iran offers itself as mediator amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan

MADRID – The relations between India and Pakistan are experiencing one of their most delicate moments in years. A terrorist attack on Monday in the Kashmir region administered by India, which resulted in 26 deaths, has significantly increased tensions in one of the world's most volatile areas.
Restoring Syria’s sovereignty is key to lasting peace: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for a sovereign, stable, and united Syria—free from terrorism, foreign occupation, and external interference.
Neighborly ties a priority for Iran administration, MP says ahead of Pezeshkian’s Baku visit

TEHRAN – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said on Saturday that the 14th administration has made regional diplomacy a priority, with a special focus on enhancing cooperation with neighbors.

Sports

Japan, Iran set to rekindle Asia Cup rivalries

TEHRAN - The series between these two teams in the FIBA Asia Cup is tied, which means their Group Phase clash at Asia Cup 2025 will give one team the advantage.
Esteghlal, Malavan book place in 2024/25 Hazfi Cup semifinals

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Malavan football teams booked their place in the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup semifinals on Saturday.
Bottlegate in Iran football

TEHRAN - On Friday night, during a heated match between Foolad and Tractor in the Iranian football league, an incident occurred that marred the excitement of the game.

Culture

Iran, Russia to expand cultural, cinematic cooperation

TEHRAN-On the second day of the Iranian cultural delegation’s visit to Moscow, the Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova met and held talks with the Deputy Minister of Culture and Head of the Iranian Cinema Organization Raed Faridzadeh, Ambassador of Iran to Russia Kazem Jalali, and the accompanying delegation in Moscow.
Culture Minister attends Pope Francis’ funeral

TEHRAN-The Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi participated in the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday, appearing alongside global dignitaries.
Asghar Farhadi to make 10th film in France

TEHRAN-The celebrated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is set to return to Paris for his next film “Parallel Tales,” 12 years after making his French-language directorial debut with “The Past” (2013).

Economy

3rd Iran-Africa economic cooperation summit kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN - Iran’s Customs Administration announced that customs clearance procedures for direct transport, foreign transit, exports, and imports have resumed at Shahid Rajaee Port.
NDF signs €50m credit line deal with Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Development Fund (NDF) signed a €50 million credit line agreement with Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.
Co-op with Russia, Eurasia to accelerate Iran’s plans for becoming regional energy hub

TEHRAN - Iran has launched negotiations and practical steps to connect to Russia’s gas resources as part of a broader strategy to transform the country into a regional energy hub, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said on Thursday.

Society

Iran discusses boosting health ties with India, Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and his Indian and Uzbek counterparts have explored the potential for the expansion of health cooperation, holding separate meetings.
AI, digitalization revolutionizing health, safety at work

TEHRAN – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging digital technologies are contributing to improving occupational health and safety (OSH), as well as fostering efficiency at workplaces by operating in hazardous environments, doing the heavy lifting, managing toxic materials, and working in extreme temperatures.
Iranian students win medals at TIMO 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian students won two silver and two bronze medals, ranking fourth at the Turkic International Mathematics Olympiad (TIMO) held from April 17 to 22, in Antalya.

Tourism

100 tour operators from 33 countries to attend Tehran forum

TEHRAN – Iran is set to host an international tour operators forum from tomorrow until May 2.
ECO tourism ministers plant symbolic trees in Erzurum

TEHRAN – On Saturday, tourism ministers from the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) participated in a symbolic tree-planting ceremony in Turkey’s Erzurum to reaffirm their commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable tourism development.
Persian carpets used in Pope's funeral

TEHRAN--The use of Persian carpets in papal funeral proceedings may seem like a surprising choice—that is, to those unaware of the long history of carpets from the Islamic world in Christian contexts.

International

Geagea’s relentless effort to wrest parliamentary seats from the Shiite duo

BEIRUT — The Lebanese Forces and its leader, Samir Geagea, are preoccupied with monitoring the potential repercussions of the success or failure of the negotiations between Washington and Tehran, fearing that any positive outcome will hinder an “achievement” against the resistance movement. This is reflected in the organized campaigns waged by the Lebanese Forces against President Joseph Aoun.
Syria vows “no threat to Israel” for sanctions relief

TEHRAN – Syria has reportedly provided a written response to the U.S. conditions for lifting sanctions.
The legacy of colonialism: The Kashmir conflict renewed after the Pahalgam attack

TEHRAN - The most recent conflict between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region has once again brought the area to the brink of a deep crisis, especially since both nations are armed with nuclear weapons.