Tehran Times

2025-05-31 22:36
By Soheila Zarfam

Key Elements Iran Needs in a Potential Agreement

TEHRAN – As diplomatic efforts to revive the nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers gather momentum once again, much of the international focus continues to center on what Iran must do—its nuclear obligations, inspection regimes, enrichment limits, and regional behavior.
- Rubio blames Iran for JCPOA collapse, overlooks U.S. withdrawal from the deal
- The legitimacy of running the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism

By Maryam Amirshabani

Optimistic outlook: Japanese envoy outlines bright prospects for relations with Iran

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times newspaper, Ambassador of Japan to Iran His Excellency Mr. Tamaki Tsukada reflected on the longstanding friendship between Iran and Japan, emphasizing mutual respect, shared strategic interests, and the potential for expanded cooperation in a variety of fields—from energy and infrastructure to culture and tourism.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Hamas shows restraint

TEHRAN- The recent response by Hamas to the U.S.-proposed ceasefire in Gaza marks a significant yet cautious development in a protracted and devastating conflict.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

What threat does Starlink’s information dish pose to Lebanon?

BEIRUT — A delegation from Elon Musk’s Starlink met with President Joseph Aoun, Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hajj (Lebanese Forces Minister), and a number of ministers to discuss granting the company a license, not as an internet distributor, but as a service provider.
By Wesam Bahrani

Syrian villagers drive out Israeli unit

TEHRAN – Residents in southern Syria compelled the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) to retreat from a village.
‘Politically motivated and unbalanced:’ Iran slams IAEA report fueled by ‘Israeli fabrications’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a forceful joint statement on Saturday, condemning the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) latest report on Iran’s nuclear program as a politically motivated distortion of facts.

Politics

Qalibaf to lead Iranian parliamentary delegation on Latin America tour

TEHRAN – In a move aimed at strengthening parliamentary and economic ties, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is set to lead a high-level delegation on a multi-country tour of Latin America, with planned stops in Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil.
Tehran, Seoul deepen strategic engagement during high-level consultations

TEHRAN – Senior diplomats from Iran and South Korea concluded the seventh round of political consultations in Seoul on Friday, highlighting mutual commitment to expand bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors.
46 years of economic warfare

TEHRAN – Economic sanctions are punitive measures imposed by one or more countries to pressure a targeted nation into changing its policies. Typically involving trade bans, asset freezes, and financial restrictions, sanctions are framed as a "peaceful" alternative to war. Yet in reality, they inflict severe suffering on ordinary people while often failing to achieve their political goals.

Sports

Iran B team earn three wins in 2025 CAVA Men’s Nations League

TEHRAN – The Iran 'B' volleyball team advanced to the next round of the 2025 CAVA Men’s Nations League as Pool A winners.
Iran’s Amirian seizes silver in 2025 Asian Athletic Championships

TEHRAN – Ali Amirian of Iran won a silver medal in the men’s 800m of the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Iran’s Tabiat learn fate in BCL Asia 2025

TEHRAN - The FIBA Regional Office-Asia has confirmed the groupings for the Basketball Champions League Asia (BCL Asia) 2025 following a draw conducted Saturday at the UG Palace in Mongolia.

Culture

"Peter and the Wolf" album launched with attendance of cultural figures in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Friday, the unveiling ceremony of the "Peter and the Wolf" music album took place at the Nasseri Hall of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran.
Iranian miniseries “At the End of the Night” to compete in Cinema Jove

TEHRAN - The 2024 Iranian drama romance television miniseries “At the End of the Night” directed by Ida Panahandeh will compete in the 40th Valencia International Film Festival - Cinema Jove, set to be held from June 19 to 28 in Spain.
"History of Colonization" collection unveiled in Kuala Lumpur in three languages

TEHRAN – The 12-volume collection titled "History of Colonization" was unveiled in Kuala Lumpur in three languages on Friday, coinciding with the Malaysia International Book Fair.

Economy

Iran, Tajikistan sign railway transit deal, launch new chapter in bilateral co-op

TEHRAN - Iran and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance bilateral rail transport, enabling the use of Iranian freight wagons on Tajikistan's railway network, Iran’s railway authority announced.
Car manufacturing up 3.6% in 2 months on year

TEHRAN – Manufacturing of vehicles in Iran increased by 3.6 percent in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to data published on the Codal system.
Government rapidly pursuing solar panels installation in organizations

TEHRAN- The government is rapidly pursuing the installation of solar panels in the organizations and executive agencies, especially in Tehran, the vice president announced.

Society

Seven countries attend Iran’s nanotech achievements meeting

TEHRAN – During a meeting held in Tehran on Thursday, high-ranking delegations from Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Serbia, Honduras, China, and Vietnam became more familiar with Iran’s accomplishments in the field of nanotechnology and its applications, particularly in the health sector.
Iran-China workshop on increasing climate change resilience underway

TEHRAN –Supported by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), an Iranian-Chinese workshop is being held on Saturday and Sunday, focusing on emerging ways to boost climate change resilience.
DOE, Ministry of Education implementing joint project

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education is implementing an environmental project under the theme ‘education is the key to change’.

Tourism

Esfahak village gains UNESCO research chair for earth architecture

TEHRAN - The village of Esfahak in South Khorasan province has been awarded one of UNESCO’s 34 prestigious research chairs, marking an achievement for the local and national cultural heritage and scientific communities.
Launching direct flights between Iran and Tunisia a strategic step for promoting tourism

TEHRAN—Tunisia’s Ambassador in Iran Imad Al-Rahmuni emphasized on joint cultural capacities between the two countries and called promotion of tourism as one of the important elements of enhancing mutual ties. He called launching direct flights as an important step in this regard.
German ambassador highlights archaeology as a cultural bridge between Tehran and Berlin

TEHRAN - German Ambassador to Iran, Markus Potzel, has described archaeology as a shared language of civilizations and a powerful bridge linking Iran and Germany through science and culture.

International

Hamas shows restraint

TEHRAN- The recent response by Hamas to the U.S.-proposed ceasefire in Gaza marks a significant yet cautious development in a protracted and devastating conflict.
What threat does Starlink’s information dish pose to Lebanon?

BEIRUT — A delegation from Elon Musk’s Starlink met with President Joseph Aoun, Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hajj (Lebanese Forces Minister), and a number of ministers to discuss granting the company a license, not as an internet distributor, but as a service provider.
Syrian villagers drive out Israeli unit

TEHRAN – Residents in southern Syria compelled the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) to retreat from a village.