Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

Remarkable resilience: Israeli dreams turn to ashes

TEHRAN- The fourth exchange of Israeli captives for Palestinian prisoners in less than two weeks has highlighted a deep sense of solidarity among Palestinians in the face of the Zionist regime’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas leader: “Palestinians humiliated occupiers”

TEHRAN – Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, Khalil al-Hayya, affirmed that Palestinians and their resistance have achieved their objectives with Operation al-Aqsa Storm.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

US pressure on Lebanon reveals plan to enforce normalization with Israel

SOUTH LEBANON – Today, Sunday, the residents of the occupied border towns – Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, Aitaroun, Blida, Mays al-Jabal, Houla, Markaba, Adaisseh, and Kfar Kila - will resume their liberation movement as the Israeli enemy continues its attacks in south and north of the Litani River.
Pezeshkian, cabinet members reaffirm dedication to Imam Khomeini’s vision

TEHRAN – On the eve of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of his cabinet visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and the graves of Revolution martyrs on Saturday morning.
Winners of Intl. Quran Competition announced

TEHRAN- The winners of the 41st edition of Iran’s International Quran Competition were honored at a closing ceremony held on Friday in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province.

Politics

U.S., Israel risk catastrophe with any attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning regarding the potential consequences of any military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, particularly if such an attack is carried out by the United States or Israel.
Russia, Iran discuss regional developments, strengthening of bilateral ties

TEHRAN – Sergey Vershinin, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, met with Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow, to discuss the latest developments in West Asia, with a particular focus on ongoing conflicts and geopolitical challenges in the region.
The people of Gaza and a 21st-century answer to Abbas Mirza

TEHRAN – One of the dark points in the history of Iran was the Qajar dynasty and their multiple defeats against Tsarist Russia in the Caucasus, followed by the fragmentation and loss of Iranian territory.

Shadi Paridar elected head of Iran chess

TEHRAN – Shadi Paridar was elected as president of the Iran Chess Federation on Sunday.
Serdar Dursun to wear No. 91 at Persepolis

TEHRAN - Serdar Dursun will wear the No.91 shirt for Persepolis after he completed his transfer on Thursday.
Palayesh Naft crowned champions of Iran’s Women's Futsal Premier League

TEHRAN - Palayesh Naft Abadan won the 2024/25 Iran Women’s Futsal Premier League, claiming the title for the third time, having previously finished in first place in 2017 and 2020.

Winners of Intl. Quran Competition announced

TEHRAN- The winners of the 41st edition of Iran’s International Quran Competition were honored at a closing ceremony held on Friday in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province.
Meerloo’s book on mental pressure published in Persian

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Dutch medicine and psychoanalyst Joost Abraham Maurits Meerloo’s 1956 book “The Rape of the Mind: The Psychology of Thought Control, Menticide, and Brainwashing” has recently been published by Qoqnus Publications in Tehran.
43rd Fajr Film Festival honors 3 distinguished figures in Iranian cinema

TEHRAN-The 43rd Fajr Film Festival commenced on Thursday, with an opening ceremony at Tehran's Vahdat Hall. The event was attended by the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, along with numerous artists and cultural figures.

420 industrial projects to be inaugurated during Ten-Day Dawn

TEHRAN- Iranian minister of industry, mining, and trade announced the inauguration of 420 industrial projects during the Ten-Day Dawn (January 31- February 10), which marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, and said that the creation of 34,000 jobs is one of the features of these projects.
Iran, Tunisia stress revival of joint business council

TEHRAN- In a meeting between Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Samad Hasanzadeh and Tunisian Ambassador to Iran Imad Al-Rahmuni, it was emphasized that the Iran-Tunisia Joint Business Council should be revived, and establishing Tehran-Tunis flights is a prerequisite for developing trade relations between the two countries.
Iran, Kazakhstan set goal for transit of 5m tons of cargo

TEHRAN- In a meeting between Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI) and Kazakhstan Ambassador to Tehran Ontalap Onalbayev, a goal was set to transit five million tons of cargo through Iran over the next five years.

UNDP committed to supporting Iran's efforts toward sustainable energy future

TEHRAN –The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Islamic Republic is committed to continue supporting efforts in Iran to strengthen economic resilience, reduce emissions, and achieve a sustainable energy future.
Child adoption rises 2.5 times in 10 years

TEHRAN – Child adoption has surged by 2.5 times compared to ten years ago, as around 2,500 children are adopted annually.
Cell and gene therapy advances in Iran

TEHRAN –Iran has succeeded in producing cell therapy products which have received the Food and Drug Administration's approval.

Emergency restoration of Sasanian rock relief depicting King Bahram II completed

TEHRAN - The emergency restoration of a Sasanian rock relief of Bahram II at Tang-e Chogan, located in Bishapur, Kazerun, Fars province, has been completed, the provincial tourism chief said on Saturday.
55 smuggled Iranian artifacts returned from Türkiye

TEHRAN – A collection of 55 Iranian artifacts has recently been returned home from Türkiye after months of being handed over to the country’s consulate in Erzurum.
Azerbaijani presidential advisor visits historical palace complex in Tehran

TEHRAN - An advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, along with his delegation, visited the museums of the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran.

Remarkable resilience: Israeli dreams turn to ashes

TEHRAN- The fourth exchange of Israeli captives for Palestinian prisoners in less than two weeks has highlighted a deep sense of solidarity among Palestinians in the face of the Zionist regime’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
Hamas leader: “Palestinians humiliated occupiers”

TEHRAN – Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, Khalil al-Hayya, affirmed that Palestinians and their resistance have achieved their objectives with Operation al-Aqsa Storm.
US pressure on Lebanon reveals plan to enforce normalization with Israel

SOUTH LEBANON – Today, Sunday, the residents of the occupied border towns – Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, Aitaroun, Blida, Mays al-Jabal, Houla, Markaba, Adaisseh, and Kfar Kila - will resume their liberation movement as the Israeli enemy continues its attacks in south and north of the Litani River.