Tehran Times

2025-02-23 22:28
By Soheila Zarfam

At the pinnacle of glory

Free nations bid farewell to two heroes: Grand ceremonies take place in Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, and Pakistan

24 hours before the funeral ceremony of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Beirut’s streets had taken on a different appearance. Lebanese and Hezbollah flags waved across various points, while massive portraits of the deceased Hezbollah leader and other Resistance martyrs adorned squares and building facades, accompanied by slogans and messages of tribute.
- Huge gathering for historic farewell to great martyrs Nasrallah and Safieddine
- Hezbollah deputy chief: ‘We will carry the path to victory"

Nasrallah through the eyes of an old friend

Ayatollah Ka'bi reflects on the Resistance leader’s life, personality, and legacy

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Abbas Ka'bi Nasab is an influential Iranian cleric and member of the Guardian Council and Assembly of Experts, as well as a respected university professor. He is also a longtime friend of the late Hezbollah leader, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Nasrallah’s funeral a regional turning point, Amb. Amani says amidst sea of attendees

TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, stated that the massive funeral procession for martyred Hezbollah leaders he witnessed in Beirut on Sunday reminded him of similar grand ceremonies in Iran for figures like Imam Khomeini and General Qassem Soleimani, both of which drew millions of Iranians from all walks of life.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Martyrs more alive after ascension

Nasrallah's legacy will forever shape the hearts and minds of the people

BEIRUT – Thousands from Lebanon and beyond attended the funeral of Sayyed Nasrallah, the international leader joining his comrades-in-arms, a leader in a time of revival, in a world that only understands the rhetoric of force, a leader who emerged from the belts of misery in Beirut to humiliate the U.S. and its artificial proxy “Israel”.
Ayatollah Khamenei pays tribute to martyrs Nasrallah, Safieddine in a message

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message that was read out during the funeral ceremonies of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the late leader of the Hezbollah Resistance movement, and his deputy Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, held in Beirut on Sunday.
By Xavier Villar

Nasrallah and Iran

A look at the Hezbollah chief’s ties with Tehran and how he made Lebanon one of Iran’s most important allies

MADRID – The massive funeral processions held for Sayyad Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut on Sunday marked the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new one. Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for over three decades, was not only the movement’s most visible figure but also a key player in regional politics.

Politics

IRGC’s oceangoing warship docks at Malaysia port

Military ties between Iran and Malaysia were highlighted recently as the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy's oceangoing warship 'Shahid Mahdavi' docked at Port Klang, a major port on the Strait of Malacca.
Netherlands frees Iranian citizen detained upon US request

TEHRAN – The Netherlands has decided to release Iranian citizen Mehdi Kiasti, who it had arrested at the request of the United States.
Tehran, Baghdad hold high-level talks on enhancing efforts towards security, cooperation

TEHRAN – Eskandar Momeni, Iran’s Interior Minister, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani on Saturday for a key two-day visit focused on strengthening relations between the two neighboring countries.

Sports

Japan edge Iran at AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025

TEHRAN - Rion Ichihara scored the winning penalty as Japan defeated Iran 4-3 on penalties after their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 quarter-final ended 1-1 at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Centre Stadium on Sunday.
Teams discover fate at 2024/25 Hazfi Cup quarterfinals

TEHRAN – Eight football clubs learned their fate at the quarterfinals round of 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup.
Iran the first Asian country to establish billiards for disabled people: Eskandari

TEHRAN - The President of the Iran’s Bowling and Billiards Federation said that Iran is the first Asian country to establish a special section for people with disabilities.

Culture

3rd Iranian Film Festival underway in Malaysia

TEHRAN-The 3rd Iranian Film Festival in Malaysia is underway, screening four films and an animation across various genres.
“Umbilical Cord”: A story of migration and identity on stage in Istanbul

TEHRAN-The play “Göbek Bağı” (literally meaning “Umbilical Cord”), written and directed by Iranian theater director Mostafa Pour Yousef and produced by Sara Haddadi, will be staged in Istanbul on February 24.
Unseen Picasso works to be exhibited at TMoCA

TEHRAN-For the first time in Iran, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will host a major exhibition featuring over 60 works by Pablo Picasso, spanning different phases of the Spanish master’s career.

Economy

Tehran hosting Petrotech conference

TEHRAN – The third Petrotech conference commenced in Tehran on Sunday with the participation of key subsidiaries of Iran’s Oil Ministry and senior oil industry officials, Shana reported.
Iran, Russia expand trade cooperation at Eurasia exhibition

TEHRAN – On the sidelines of the third Eurasia International Trade Exhibition in Tehran, a delegation comprising economic officials and executives from 15 Russian companies met with representatives of 32 Iranian technology and knowledge-based firms to discuss the export potential of both countries.
SEO head outlines 3 key strategies for next year, pushes for deregulation

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) has identified improving market efficiency as a key priority for the country’s capital market in the coming year 1404 (starts on March 21), emphasizing efforts to enhance transparency and protect shareholder rights.

Society

Tehran to host OIC science ministers in spring

TEHRAN –Iran will play host to the science ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the upcoming spring, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.
Lake Urmia's water volume increases by 160 mcm yr/yr

TEHRAN –According to the latest report, Lake Urmia has around 1.55 billion cubic meters of water, showing a growth of 160 million cubic meters compared to the same time last year, IRNA reported on Sunday.
‘Sharing expertise, fostering regional co-op help mitigate SDSs’

TEHRAN –Exchanging information and promoting regional collaborations will contribute to reducing adverse impacts of sand and dust storms (SDSs), Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.

Tourism

Cycling tourism rally to be held in Shahdad Desert

TEHRAN- The first-ever cycling tourism rally is set to take place in Shahdad, part of the UNESCO-registered Lut desert, in Southern Kerman province, the head of Touring and Automobile Club of Kerman has announced.
Journalists visit Ilam on fam tour

TEHRAN- A group of Iranian tourism journalists visited attractions of the western Iranian province of Ilam on a familiarization tour, the province’s tourism chief has said.
Archaeology conference kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN-The 22nd edition of the Annual Archaeology Conference commenced at the National Museum of Iran in Tehran on Sunday.

International

Martyrs more alive after ascension

BEIRUT – Thousands from Lebanon and beyond attended the funeral of Sayyed Nasrallah, the international leader joining his comrades-in-arms, a leader in a time of revival, in a world that only understands the rhetoric of force, a leader who emerged from the belts of misery in Beirut to humiliate the U.S. and its artificial proxy “Israel”.
After the funeral, revenge for Sayyed Nasrallah begins

BEIRUT – Sunday’s funeral will be immortalized in the history of the struggle against imperialism. The day after, the greatest revenge begins, revenge for our greatest leader whose commandments, the most prominent of which is not to “distance ourselves” in a time of betrayal, will resonate forever.
Gaza launches polio vaccination campaign targeting 600,000 children

A large-scale polio vaccination campaign was launched in Gaza on Saturday aiming to immunize approximately 600,000 Palestinian children under the age of 10, Anadolu Agency reported.