Tehran Times

By Garsha Vazirian

A house divided: U.S. discord strengthens Iran’s hand in nuclear negotiations

TEHRAN – As Iranian and U.S. negotiators concluded the second round of indirect nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday, Washington’s credibility hangs in the balance.
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Democrats looking to crimp Iran-US talks before results can come through

ROME - Under a partially sunny sky in the Italian capital, Republican U.S. Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff headed to the Omani diplomatic premises to begin indirect talks with Iranians. For his fellow Democratic Americans back in the U.S., however, April 19th couldn't have been gloomier.
By Najah Mohammad Ali

Rome negotiations: Iranian diplomacy shines amid American divisions

LONDON – All eyes are on Rome, where the Italian capital is preparing to host a new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by the Sultanate of Oman.
Iran-Saudi ties key to regional stability: Tehran’s envoy to Riyadh

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ali Enayati, has described the recent visit of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Tehran as a key milestone in deepening regional cooperation and advancing Iran-Saudi relations.
By Wesam Bahrani

Ongoing Genocide: More massacres in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime continues its relentless airstrikes and artillery shelling across Gaza, killing more civilians.

Politics

No retreat from stance despite pressure: Iran FM tells RT

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has asserted that the country has not wavered in its positions, despite external pressures.
Iran-Russia strategic agreement will be reviewed if ratified by parliament: Guardian Council

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council has announced that it will review the Iran-Russia strategic agreement if it passes through Parliament, in accordance with Articles 77 and 125 of the Constitution.
Nuclear program architect Dr. Akbar Etemad laid to rest in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran held a farewell on Saturday morning for Dr. Akbar Etemad, widely known as the “father of Iran’s nuclear program.”

Iran’s women’s basketball captain Issaeian announces retirement

TEHRAN – Edna Issaeian, the captain of Iran’s women’s basketball team, has announced her retirement from national duty.
Iran’s Kamareh claims a gold in Asian U18 Athletics Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian athlete Mohammadsaleh Kamareh seized a gold medal in the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships on Friday.
Iran’s Parsa Fallah joins to Oklahoma State basketball

TEHRAN - Former Oregon State forward Parsa Fallah is transferring to another Oklahoma State basketball team.

Iran’s culture minister pays tribute to Gaza photojournalist following her tragic death

TEHRAN- In a message on social media platform X, Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Gaza-based photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, who was killed alongside her family in an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday.
Veteran actor Reza Babak’s paintings on display at Saless Gallery

TEHRAN-An exhibition of paintings by the Iranian veteran actor Reza Babak was launched on Friday at Saless Gallery in Tehran.
Audience reception brings “The Midnight Library” back on Malek Theater stage

TEHRAN-The play “The Midnight Library,” loosely adapted from the namesake fantasy novel written by Matt Haig has begun its second round of performances at Malek Theater in Tehran.

Iran, India set to expand agricultural trade ties beyond $1b

TEHRAN – Iran and India are poised to enhance their agricultural trade volume beyond the current $1.0 billion, as announced by Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh following a meeting with India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during the BRICS agriculture ministers’ summit in Brazil.
Iran’s annual steel output reaches 30.2m tons despite energy constraints

TEHRAN – Iran produced 30.2 million tons of steel in the Iranian year 1403 (ended on March 20), according to data released by the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).
Iran announces first action plan against money laundering, financing terrorism

TEHRAN- The First Action Plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran against money laundering and financing terrorism has been announced by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

National clean earth day to highlight renewables

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) will observe the national clean earth day under the theme ‘clean energy, clean earth’, highlighting the critical role of renewable energies in saving the planet.
Which countries are main buyers of Iranian nanotech products?

TEHRAN – Iran’s investment in nanotechnology research and development has led to the rise of the country as a global leader in nanotechnology, producing and exporting products to different countries across the world.
UNHCR releases strategy, vision account for Iran 2025-2027

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released its vision for Iran by the end of 2027.

Iran seeks UNESCO labels for mirrorwork art and Falak-ol-Aflak fortress

TEHRAN – Iran has formally submitted two major cultural heritage dossiers to UNESCO for potential inscription on the World Heritage List: the ancient decorative art of mirrorwork, known as Ayeneh-kari, and the historic Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress along with its surrounding cultural landscape in Lorestan province.
Italian firm partners with Mazandaran for handicraft training and export development

TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Mazandaran province has announced a joint plan for specialized handicraft training courses in collaboration with the Italian international company Cheche.
Dehloran, land of ancient stories of settlement and life

TEHRAN - Dehloran, as one of the significant regions in western Iran, has been settled in prehistoric times and contains signs of civilization, said Habibollah Mahmoudian, a faculty member at Islamic Azad University of Ilam.

A definitive speech by the Hezbollah chief

BEIRUT — A definitive speech by Sheikh Naeem Qasim, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, late on Friday summed up in one phrase: Remove the idea of disarming the resistance from your dictionary!
Ongoing Genocide: More massacres in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime continues its relentless airstrikes and artillery shelling across Gaza, killing more civilians.
We will fight whoever wants to disarm Hezbollah: Sheikh Qassem

TEHRAN - Sheikh Naim Qassem on Friday night reaffirmed Hezbollah’s commitment to armed resistance, declaring that the Resistance movement’s weapons were instrumental in liberating Lebanese territory and remain essential to national defense. Citing Imam Sayyed Moussa al-Sadr, he stated, “Carrying weapons to defend the nation is a duty,” and vowed to resist any efforts to disarm the group, invoking past confrontations with Israeli aggression as justification.