Tehran Times

2025-01-21 15:18
Leader visits “Pioneers of Progress” exhibition

'Using private sector capacities, only way for progress of country'

TEHRAN– Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited the “Pioneers of Progress" exhibition, showcasing the latest achievements and capabilities of the private sector, held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh.
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Top Iranian security source denies alleged drone deal with PKK, says Turkish report fabricated

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Hezbollah-Amal duo agree to participate in the Salam government

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Hamas scenes highlight Israeli failure

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Israel's West Bank crackdown: A desperate attempt to whitewash Gaza failure

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JCPOA talks depend on changes in other parties' behavior, says Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has reaffirmed the country’s willingness to resume negotiations aimed at lifting sanctions, provided other parties demonstrate readiness for constructive dialogue.

Politics

Iran calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire, full Israeli withdrawal

TEHRAN – In a Monday speech at the United Nations Security Council, Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Saeed Iravani, underscored the necessity for lasting peace in Gaza.
Why Washington can't let go of its Iran obsession (and why it should)

MADRID – With Donald Trump's second arrival at the White House, it is essential to understand how the United States perceives Iran and how this political vision influences the decisions that have already been made, and those that will continue to be made, in relation to the Islamic Republic.

Sports

Behdad Salimi takes charge of Iran weightlifting

TEHRAN – Behdad Salimi has been appointed as the head coach of Iran's men's weightlifting team.
Esteghlal iconic midfielder Masharipov out for weeks

TEHRAN – Esteghlal midfielder Jaloliddin Masharipov’s foot injury will keep him out for a few weeks.
Tractor, Sepahan victorious in PGPL

TEHRAN – Tractor and Sepahan maintained their positions at the top of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) with victories over their rivals on Tuesday.

Culture

Press TV launches Turkish language channel

TEHRAN- The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has announced the commencement of Press TV Turkey's operations on Sunday, generating significant enthusiasm within Turkish-speaking communities.
Iranian “The Granny & Fishes” to compete in Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

TEHRAN-A documentary from Iran will take part in the 22nd Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, which will be held in Montana, the U.S., from February 14 to 23.
Gabriele Mandel’s book on Islamic art published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “How to Recognize Islamic Art” written by Gabriele Mandel has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Economy

Leader holds meeting with private sector representatives

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei held a meeting with private sector representatives at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyeh on Wednesday, according to Mehr News Agency.
Iran, Azerbaijan expand trade ties, boost energy cooperation

TEHRAN – The 16th meeting of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee commenced in Tehran on Tuesday, where Amin Taraffo, head of the International Affairs Center at Iran’s Transport and Urban Development Ministry, announced a significant boost in trade between the two countries.
NIDC completes drilling of 79 oil, gas wells in 10 months

TEHRAN – The Deputy Director of Drilling Operations at the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced that 79 oil and gas wells have been drilled and completed across onshore and offshore regions of the country over the first 10 months of the current Iranian year (March 20-December 21, 2024).

Society

Tehran seeks to establish links with regional sci-tech parks

TEHRAN –Iran seeks to enhance cooperation with regional countries by establishing links with science and technology parks in the neighboring countries.
Iran, Iraq to choose pilot regions to mitigate SDSs

TEHRAN –Following some meetings on monitoring sand and dust storms (SDSs), the two sides have decided to choose pilot regions in the two countries to determine the best strategies for combating the environmental problem.
WHO lauds IBTO for services to patients with rare blood types

TEHRAN –The World Health Organization representative, Jaffar Hussain, has admired the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization’s efforts and expertise in providing services to patients with rare blood types.

Tourism

Tourism minister visits Susa, highlights its ‘glorious’ World Heritage

TEHRAN - On Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited the UNESCO-registered ancient city of Susa in Khuzestan province. During his visit, he emphasized the city’s universal significance and its vital role in Iranian and global history.
Niavaran launches photogrammetry documentation project for iconic artifacts

TEHRAN - The Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex, located in northern Tehran, has launched an extensive project aimed at documenting its iconic artifacts using advanced photogrammetry techniques.
Iran to participate in MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2025 exhibition

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Attaché office in Bangkok has announced that the Islamic Republic will participate in the MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2025 exhibition, which will be held from July 16-18 in the Thai capital.

International

Israel's West Bank crackdown: A desperate attempt to whitewash Gaza failure

TEHRAN- The Israeli army and settlers have escalated brutal violence in the occupied West Bank since the ceasefire in Gaza went into effect at the weekend.
Hamas scenes highlight Israeli failure

TEHRAN – The sight of Hamas fighters on the streets of Gaza after the ceasefire will go down as a major blow to the Israeli regime.
Hezbollah-Amal duo agree to participate in the Salam government

BEIRUT - Before the end of the 60-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement, and a week after Judge Nawaf Salam was assigned to form a new cabinet, meetings with parliamentary blocs are intensifying to dispel any obstacles, one of which is the Lebanese Forces’ insistence on monopolizing the ministries of foreign affairs and energy.