Tehran Times

2025-02-12 22:46
Leader in a meeting with defense personnel, experts:

Bahman 22 marches sent message of unity to foolish threats

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that the high turnout of Iranian citizens in the rallies marking the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on Monday demonstrated people’s unity, especially in the face of a recent surge in U.S. hostilities.
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Iran urges UN action against Trump's “reckless” war rhetoric

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly denounced former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks threatening the use of force against the country, calling them “deeply alarming and irresponsible.”
By Matin Jamshidi

Trump must first answer why Gaza has been turned into “hell”

TERAN - Since Donald Trump floated the proposal to take over the Gaza Strip in a press conference with Bibi Netanyahu in the Oval Office on Feb. 4, he has repeatedly said the Gazans are “living in hell”.
By Shahrokh Saei

As bold as brass: Trump outlines Gaza takeover strategy

TEHRAN - Since hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House earlier this month, President Donald Trump has dug in on his proposal to seize control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians from the territory.
By Wesam Bahrani

“Long-term” Israeli occupation in Syria

TEHRAN – Hebrew media has revealed that the Israeli military is preparing for a long-term “presence” in regions it occupied in Syria without any resistance after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government in December last year.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will Israel withdraw from occupied Lebanese villages on Feb. 18?

BEIRUT – After announcing its intention to extend the occupation of geostrategic heights overlooking all of the Litani’s southern and northern territories, it seems that the Israeli occupation regime intends to delay withdrawing from the border villages one week before the scheduled date for withdrawal which falls on February 18.

Politics

Pezeshkian: Iran committed to expanding ties with Turkmenistan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to fostering strong ties with its neighbors, emphasizing the importance of good neighborly relations as a cornerstone of the country's foreign policy.
Senior Hamas member hails Ayatollah Khamenei as ‘greatest champion’ of Palestinian Resistance

TEHRAN – In a landmark meeting underscoring Iran’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, recently received the head of Hamas’s Leadership Council, Muhammad Ismail Darwish, and his delegation in Tehran.
"Iran will not bow to intimidation": President asks Trump if he really wants diplomacy

TEHRAN – In an address delivered Wednesday in Bushehr, southern Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peaceful relations while defiantly rejecting foreign coercion.

Sports

Sepahan defeat Persepolis in 2024/25 Hazfi Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – In a thrilling encounter, Sepahan football team triumphed over Persepolis with a 3-2 scoreline in the 2024/25 Hazfi Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday.
Iran to hold four-team handball tournament

TEHRAN – Iran handball federation will hold a four-team tournament in Shiraz, Fars Province.
Iran beat Kyrgyzstan at 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan 10-0 in the 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship on Wednesday.

Culture

“I Want to See Mioussov” on stage at Niavaran center

TEHRAN- An adaptation of Russian writer Valentin Kataev’s 1947 play “I Want to See Mioussov” is currently on stage at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center.
Iran, Tajikistan strengthen cultural ties at “Diplomatic Night”

TEHRAN- A cultural event titled “Tajikistan Night” was held in Tehran on Tuesday, aiming at boosting cultural ties between the two nations.
Winners of 43rd Fajr Film Festival receive Crystal Simorgh awards

TEHRAN-The 43rd Fajr Film Festival concluded at the Milad Tower Conference Center in Tehran on Monday night, presenting the Crystal Simorgh awards to the winners of various sections.

Economy

‘Over 700 million tons of goods can be transported via Iran per year’

TEHRAN- Iran's Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh highlighted the possibility of transporting more than 700 million tons of goods with Iran's developed infrastructure.
Iran's 10 month non-oil export to UAE stands at $5.9b

TEHRAN - Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $5.9 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Iran, Turkmenistan stress expansion of transport, transit cooperation

TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iran’s Deputy Transport Minister Saeed Rasouli and Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, the two sides emphasized on the development of transportation cooperation, increasing transit, launching rail and sea lines, exchanging electronic data and strengthening infrastructure.

Society

Iran adds ‘senior tourism’ to age-friendly environment domains

TEHRAN - Senior tourism has been added by Iran as the ninth domain to the age-friendly city international project run by the World Health Organization.
UNODC procures 4 drug trace detector devices for Iran

TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has provided four drug trace detector devices to the Customs Organization and Anti-Narcotics Police of Iran under the Japanese government's funding.
2nd Intl. Congress on AI in Medical Science to be held in May

TEHRAN – The 2nd International Congress on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Science (AIMS) is scheduled to be held in Tehran from May 14 to 16.

Tourism

Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz showcase synergy at Tehran tourism fair

TEHRAN - For the first time, a joint pavilion representing Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz has been set up at the current Tehran tourism fair to highlight a synergy among these three ancient cities.
Tehran invites Brazilian football stars to boost tourism

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has invited renowned Brazilian footballers to visit the country and promote its tourist attractions.
Influencers from Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan visit Tehran fair

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, 20 well-known social media influencers from Pakistan, Kenya, and Zimbabwe visited the 18th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition as part of a cultural exchange initiative.

International

Trump must first answer why Gaza has been turned into “hell”

TERAN - Since Donald Trump floated the proposal to take over the Gaza Strip in a press conference with Bibi Netanyahu in the Oval Office on Feb. 4, he has repeatedly said the Gazans are “living in hell”.
As bold as brass: Trump outlines Gaza takeover strategy

TEHRAN - Since hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House earlier this month, President Donald Trump has dug in on his proposal to seize control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians from the territory.
“Long-term” Israeli occupation in Syria

TEHRAN – Hebrew media has revealed that the Israeli military is preparing for a long-term “presence” in regions it occupied in Syria without any resistance after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government in December last year.