Tehran Times

Trump says he would ‘bomb the hell out of Iran’ if it doesn’t agree to his demands

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump made shocking statements on Saturday, suggesting in remarks to an American media outlet that he would first attempt to secure a deal requiring extreme military concessions from Iran, but if unsuccessful, he would "bomb the hell” out of the country.
By Batool Subeiti

Trump’s ‘New Middle East’ vision

LONDON - "The (Israeli occupation) entity is so tiny and needs fattening up." This was a statement made by Trump during the late days of his election campaign. Netanyahu announced Plan A at the UN, calling it the “New Middle East”.
By Shahrokh Saei

Chasing rainbows: Trump's quest to conquer Gaza will hit brick wall

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump’s insistence on his proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip has made it crystal clear that he is developing Israel’s nefarious schemes for the Palestinian territory.
Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s suggestion that the kingdom’s land be used to establish a Palestinian state, Al Jazeera reported.
By Wesam Bahrani

Deadly Israeli assaults on West Bank surge

TEHRAN – The Israeli military has intensified its assault in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the death of more civilians, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman.

Politics

Araghchi: Iran’s sovereignty defined by independence

TEHRAN – Speaking in Hamadan at the celebratory parades commemorating the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared, “The Islamic Revolution was founded to ensure no foreign power could dictate terms to Iran.”
Baqeri in Tehran: Armed forces ready to counter every threat

TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, stated, “Our military readiness surpasses all previous levels. We are ready to counter any threat that might come our way.”
Qalibaf: Iran stands firm in defense of Islamic values

TEHRAN – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, speaking at a rally in West Azerbaijan Province at the celebratory parades commemorating the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on Monday, emphasized the nation's defense of the Islamic Republic, inspired by Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei.

NOC president Khosravi Vafa meets his French counterpart Lappartient

TEHRAN - Mahmoud Khosravi Vafa, President of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC), met with his French counterpart David Lappartient on the sidelines of the Asian Winter Games.
Iran’s Greco-Roman team win Zagreb Open

TEHRAN – Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team clinched the title at the Zagreb Open Ranking Event on Sunday, securing two gold medals, three silvers, and one bronze.
Two mountaineers found dead on Mount Damavand

TEHRAN – Two Iranian mountaineers, Sara Khooshehchin and Rahman Fesahat, died due to frostbite while descending Mount Damavand.

Global musicians to perform at Tehran’s Vahdat hall during 40th International Fajr Music Festival

TEHRAN-The 40th International Fajr Music Festival will kick off in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon, with six international musicians and bands performing during the week-long event.
17th Fajr Visual Arts Festival launches nationwide

TEHRAN- The 17th edition of the Fajr Visual Arts Festival was officially inaugurated at a ceremony held in Shiraz, Fars province, on Sunday.
Familiarizing foreign students with history, culture, and civilization of Iran

TEHRAN-The Iranology Foundation in Tehran is holding a knowledge-enhancement course on Iranology for a group of students from Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, who are all familiar with the Persian language.

Iran’s largest flare gas recovery project underway by petchem companies

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister and head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced the implementation of the country’s largest flare gas recovery project with the support of petrochemical companies.
Iran opens food industry sales office in Tashkent

TEHRAN – The head of the Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Chamber of Commerce announced the establishment of a permanent sales office for Iranian food industry products in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, while citing FATF-related restrictions as the biggest obstacle to trade between the two countries.
Mining, mineral industry projects valued at $1.3b completed in 10 months

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) announced that mining and mineral industry projects worth $1.3 billion were completed in the first 10 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024-January 20, 2025).

64 Iranian medical universities in 2025 Webometrics world ranking

TEHRAN –The January edition of the Webometrics world ranking, BETA version, has included 64 medical universities from Iran.
8th National IT Award to be held

TEHRAN –The eighth national information technology (IT) award is scheduled to be held on February 26 in Tehran.
Tehran hosts Iran-Iraq scientific, educational co-op meeting

TEHRAN –Iran-Iraq scientific and educational cooperation meeting was held in Tehran on Sunday, exploring avenues for further promoting friendly relations between the universities of the two countries.

Masjed-e Imam: A historical jewel in heart of Tehran

TEHRAN - Amid the historic and bustling streets of downtown Tehran, where the Grand Bazaar thrives with merchants and shoppers, stands the majestic Masjed-e Imam (formerly Masjed-e Shah). This architectural marvel serves as a testament to Iran’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual devotion.
Tehran to host 18th tourism fair, drawing global media and influencers

TEHRAN - Tehran is set to host the 18th International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition from February 11 to 14, bringing together tourism officials, media representatives, and social media influencers from across the globe.
West Asia’s largest tourism park inaugurated in southern Iran

TEHRAN – Gohar Park, a tourism and entertainment complex, reportedly named the largest of its kind in West Asia, was inaugurated in Sirjan of Kerman province, southern Iran.

Trump’s ‘New Middle East’ vision

LONDON - "The (Israeli occupation) entity is so tiny and needs fattening up." This was a statement made by Trump during the late days of his election campaign. Netanyahu announced Plan A at the UN, calling it the “New Middle East”.
Chasing rainbows: Trump's quest to conquer Gaza will hit brick wall

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump’s insistence on his proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip has made it crystal clear that he is developing Israel’s nefarious schemes for the Palestinian territory.
Deadly Israeli assaults on West Bank surge

TEHRAN – The Israeli military has intensified its assault in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the death of more civilians, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman.