Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

Waterloo on the horizon: Israeli military on brink of collapse

TEHRAN- The fundamental reason behind Israel’s inability to avert the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has remained the major elephant in the room.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will US, co-conspirators force Israel to leave from Lebanon’s lands after appointing Aoun?

SOUTH LEBANON - On his first working day after being elected president, President Joseph Aoun called for binding parliamentary consultations next Monday to name the prime minister-designate to form the next government.
By Wesam Bahrani

Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi faces smear campaign

TEHRAN – Amid fluid regional developments, a media-driven propaganda campaign has been waged against Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).
Iran-Russia agreement to include new emphasis on territorial integrity

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, announced on Saturday that the new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Iran and Russia explicitly includes respect for each other’s territorial integrity.
Resistance remains indispensable in Lebanon, says Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has dismissed claims that the election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s president signifies a defeat for the Resistance.

Politics

Iran Army launches ‘Eqtedar 1403’ air defense drill

TEHRAN – Iran’s Army began the "Eqtedar 1403" air defense drill on Saturday night, a major military exercise aimed at bolstering the country’s defense capabilities.
IRGC unveils new underground missile base used during Operation True Promise II

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled an advanced underground missile base, referred to as a “missile city,” amidst escalating tensions with the Israeli regime.
CIA director acknowledges Iran's peaceful nuclear stance

TEHRAN – During a Friday interview with NPR, CIA Director William Burns addressed supposed concerns about Iran's civilian nuclear program, stating, "We do not see any sign today that any such decision has been made" regarding Iran developing a nuclear weapon.

Iran’s Safdarian wins gold at 2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup

TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Safdarian of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2025 International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) Ice Climbing World Cup.
Team Melli drop in world beach soccer ranking

TEHRAN - The Beach Soccer Worldwide National Teams ranking December 2024 update marked the final ranking update of the year, with position changes in both the men’s and women’s ranking.
Woman taekwondo practitioner Kiani undergoes surgery

TEHRAN – Iran’s woman’s taekwondo practitioner Nahid Kiani underwent surgery on Saturday.

Iran's Resistance Theater can become artistic reference for Muslim nations, Iraqi expert says

TEHRAN- Iran’s Resistance Theater Festival has established significant ties with Muslim countries, Iraqi theater scholar and expert Abdul Karim Abboud has said.
Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” on stage at Shahrzad Theater Complex

TEHRAN-An adaptation of the 1897 play “Uncle Vanya” written by Anton Chekhov is on stage at Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran.
IAF to show Bergman’s “Autumn Sonata”

TEHRAN-The 1978 drama film “Autumn Sonata” written and directed by Ingmar Bergman will be shown at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Monday.

Iran’s export to Eurasian countries rises over 20%

TEHRAN – The value of Iran's foreign trade with member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) reached $2.704 billion in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 – December 21, 2024), according to the head of Iran’s Customs Administration (IRICA).
15th Khuzestan oil equipment exhibition kicks off

TEHRAN – The 15th Specialized Exhibition on Manufacturing Oil Industry Equipment in Khuzestan opened on Saturday, January 11 in Ahvaz, Shana reported.
Iran's cement industry achieves 90 million-ton capacity

TEHRAN – Iran's cement production capacity has reached 90 million tons annually, with 85 percent of the required machinery and parts manufactured domestically, according to Majid Vafapour, head of the Cement Industry Employers Association.

Iran announces readiness to help victims of LA wildfires

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced the country’s readiness to dispatch humanitarian aid to assist the people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
National Clean Air Week to be marked

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to observe National Clean Air Week from January 18 to 22, with the theme of ‘National determination for clean air with renewable energy’.
MOU signed for using AI in medical treatment

TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and Tehran University of Medical Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding to use artificial intelligence for medical treatment purposes.

First vice president highlights private sector’s role in tourism development

TEHRAN - Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, stressed the critical role of the private sector in fostering tourism growth during a meeting with hoteliers and investors in the tourism sector on Saturday.
Zayandeh-Rood’s revival underlined as national heritage

TEHRAN – Isfahan province’s deputy governor-general for political and social affairs, Ayoub Darvishi, has reaffirmed efforts to restore the Zayandeh-Rood River as a national and tourism heritage site.
Makkoran Coast is a potential platform for Iran’s development, tourism minister

TEHRAN - The Makkoran Coast, which is located in Sistan-Baluchestan province, stands among the finest coastal regions in the world and serves as a significant platform for Iran’s development, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, on Thursday.

Waterloo on the horizon: Israeli military on brink of collapse

TEHRAN- The fundamental reason behind Israel’s inability to avert the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has remained the major elephant in the room.
Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi faces smear campaign

TEHRAN – Amid fluid regional developments, a media-driven propaganda campaign has been waged against Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).
Will US, co-conspirators force Israel to leave from Lebanon’s lands after appointing Aoun?

SOUTH LEBANON - On his first working day after being elected president, President Joseph Aoun called for binding parliamentary consultations next Monday to name the prime minister-designate to form the next government.