Tehran Times

2025-04-14 20:57
By Soheila Zarfam

What happened at Albusaidi's home on Saturday

Tehran Times gains details of indirect Iran-US discussions in Oman

TEHRAN – Iran and the United States spoke indirectly in Oman on Saturday, as tensions remained smoldering between the two countries, and the Iranian side approached the talks gingerly and with deep mistrust. The Tehran Times had obtained new information about what went on that day and whether any concrete results could be expected from the first major encounter between the two states in several months.
- A positive Muscat start, but will it end well?
- Trump's retreat, not B-2 bluster, led to Oman talks

By Abbas Akhoundi

The world powers and Iran-US talks

TEHRAN – International media assessments of Iran–U.S. negotiations before the talks on Saturday, April 11, essentially suggested that a military confrontation between the two countries was inevitable.
By Minoo Khaleghi

West Asia is a stage for Iranian diplomacy; Muscat is the first stop

TEHRAN – In a tense regional atmosphere where diplomacy often takes a backseat to power politics, the recent indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Muscat signal a return to rationality in global equations.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Anti-Hezbollah team openly doesn’t oppose Israel!

BEIRUT — Following the September-November Israeli aggression on Lebanon, there are signs of extreme rudeness and impudence among the anti-resistance team in approaching political matters, especially those related to the historical hostility with the Israeli occupation entity.
By Najah Mohammed Ali

Jolani’s trial in France: A long-awaited justice and opportunity to restore Syrians’ dignity

LONDON - At a critical juncture in the trajectory of the Syrian conflict, the lawsuit filed by human rights organizations against Ahmad Hussein al-Shara (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) before the French judiciary on charges of genocide and war crimes opens an important door for Syrians and the world: the door of long-awaited international justice.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen targets Israeli sites, downs US drone

TEHRAN – Yemen has announced the execution of two military operations targeting Israeli sites, including Ben Gurion Airport.

Politics

Araghchi to visit Moscow soon, Iran foreign ministry confirms

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Moscow later this week.
Over 1800 Iranian artists and journalists urge world to ‘do something’ for Gaza

TEHRAN – In a statement addressed to "all freedom-loving people of the world," a group of more than 1800 Iranian artists and media professionals issued a plea for action to end the genocide that’s been taking place in Gaza since October 2023.
Iran FM talks with regional countries on Oman negotiations with U.S.

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of phone calls with top diplomats from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss regional developments and the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman.

Sports

Iran vs. N. Korea match to be played in Mashhad: official

TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation, announced that the match against North Korea in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will take place in Mashhad.
Iran determined to shine in 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup, goalkeeper Dastan says

TEHRAN – Beach soccer goalkeeper Mohammad Dastan expressed hope that Iran’s impressive performance in the 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup will be repeated in the 2025 World Cup in Seychelles.
Iran fall short against Indonesia in 2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Indonesia 2-1 (1-0, 0-1, 1-0) in the 2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV on Sunday.

Culture

IAF cinematheque reviews “I'm Still Here”

TEHRAN- “I'm Still Here,” a 2024 political biographical drama film by Brazilian filmmaker Walter Salles, was reviewed during a session at the Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Sunday.
Iranian short film “Sheep” in 3 international festivals

TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Sheep” directed by Hadi Babaeifar is present at the RiverRun International Film Festival, underway in North Carolina, the U.S., and will attend two more festivals by the end of the month.
Iranian short on screen at Chicago Palestine Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Mohammad Lotfali’s short animated movie “The Sound of Clouds” is competing at the 24th edition of the Chicago Palestine Film Festival, which is underway at the Gene Siskel Film Center in downtown Chicago, the U.S.

Economy

Iran private sector favors talks between Tehran, Washington

TEHRAN - Iran’s private sector has expressed strong support for the beginning of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, citing the potential for improving the country’s economic landscape.
Iran, Turkey to establish joint free trade zone

TEHRAN - Iran is pursuing the creation of a joint free trade zone with Turkey, as part of broader efforts to resolve long-pending investment challenges and boost cooperation with neighboring countries, the secretary of Iran’s Free Trade and Special Economic Zones High Council said.
Iran Oil Show offers golden opportunity for intl. cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs and Trade emphasized the importance of energy diplomacy, highlighting the unique opportunities for expanding international cooperation in the oil industry at the upcoming Tehran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025).

Society

FAO workshop on pistachio safety, trade underway

TEHRAN – A specialized workshop titled “Pistachio Safety and Trade: Navigating Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Codex Standards”, is currently being held in Tehran and will run until April 16.
Iranian, Italian universities ink MOU to broaden scientific ties

TEHRAN – Allameh Tabatabai University of Tehran and the University of Salento, Italy, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance scientific collaborations in social and human sciences.
Some 300,000 kids getting vaccinated against polio in spring

TEHRAN –In line with the polio eradication campaign that kicked off in winter, around 300,000 more children under five years of age are getting vaccinated in two phases in high-risk areas in the country's northern half in spring, according to the health ministry.

Tourism

Iran advances cultural diplomacy at UAE investment forum

TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has emphasized the strategic significance of Iran’s participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, held last week in the United Arab Emirates. In a recent statement, the minister described the event as a vital platform for advancing Iran’s cultural diplomacy and promoting the country’s rich civilizational identity on the global stage.
Fahraj recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village

TEHRAN - The historic village of Fahraj in Yazd province has been officially recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village.
Memoir writings will be removed from Si-o-Se Pol face in Isfahan

TEHRAN - Si-o-Se Pol cleanup has been started by Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, said Hadi Allahyari, an official responsible for monitoring Isfahan’s historical bridges.

International

Blood money or justice: The controversy behind the Luxembourg Agreement

TEHRAN - Israel's relationship with Germany is arguably one of the most complex and most historical diplomatic relations of the 20th century. Rising from the ashes of the Holocaust, this relationship evolved from profound enmity and trauma to a cautious, pragmatic engagement, culminating in the landmark Luxembourg Agreement of 1952.
Anti-Hezbollah team openly doesn’t oppose Israel!

BEIRUT — Following the September-November Israeli aggression on Lebanon, there are signs of extreme rudeness and impudence among the anti-resistance team in approaching political matters, especially those related to the historical hostility with the Israeli occupation entity.
Jolani’s trial in France: A long-awaited justice and opportunity to restore Syrians’ dignity

LONDON - At a critical juncture in the trajectory of the Syrian conflict, the lawsuit filed by human rights organizations against Ahmad Hussein al-Shara (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) before the French judiciary on charges of genocide and war crimes opens an important door for Syrians and the world: the door of long-awaited international justice.

Tehran Times gains details of indirect Iran-US discussions in Oman