Tehran Times

2025-04-01 22:09
White House spins Iran's defensive preparations as 'military threats' in response to Tehran Times

TEHRAN - The White House reacted to an exclusive report by the Tehran Times, which revealed on Sunday that Iran has readied missiles inside its sprawling underground facilities to respond to a potential U.S. attack on its nuclear sites, a threat President Donald Trump has been throwing ever since he took office in January.
- Russia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US strikes Iran
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By Mustafa Kamal, Researcher in Regional Security Affairs

Egypt and Iran: A Step forward in strengthening relations

CAIRO - The phone call between President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezhakian reflects an important development in the trajectory of Egyptian-Iranian relations. It comes at a highly sensitive time amidst escalating regional tensions, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
Leader says 'strong blow' will ensue any vicious act by US or Israel

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led the Eid al-Fitr prayers this morning at Imam Khomeini’s Musalla in Tehran, attended by a large congregation of the Iranian nation.
Exclusive: Iran has readied missiles for potential response amid Trump's escalating threats

TEHRAN - The Tehran Times has learned that Iran's armed forces have readied missiles with the capability to strike US-related positions, amid ongoing threats of military action from President Donald Trump if Tehran does not agree to a new nuclear agreement on his terms.
Iran will be forced to build nuclear arms if it is bombed: top politician

TEHRAN - Ali Larijani, a top Iranian politician, says Iran has the capability to build nuclear weapon but the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a fatwa (religious decree) banning its production, but if the United States or Israel attacks Iran then the Islamic Republic will be pushed toward building nuclear weapons under public pressure at home.
Iran warns US through Swiss embassy it will act swiftly to aggression

TEHRAN - Given the ongoing malicious acts of the Zionist regime aimed at creating insecurity in the region coupled with U.S. President Donald Trump’s military threats against Iran, the acting head of the Swiss embassy in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Politics

Tehran tells UN it will respond decisively in case of US attack on Iran

TEHRAN – On Monday, Iran filed an official protest at the United Nations Security Council against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to conduct military strikes against the Islamic Republic, warning Washington and Tel Aviv of a swift and decisive response in case of any act of aggression.
Trump’s open threat to ‘bomb’ Iran is a shocking affront to global peace, Tehran warns

TEHRAN - U.S. President Donald Trump’s open threat of “bombing” Iran is an “affront” to global peace and security, the Iranian Foreign Ministry warned on Monday.
Iran to UN: No military solution to the current situation in Yemen

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi suggested on Saturday that there is “no military solution” to the current situation in Yemen.

Sports

Former Iran goalkeeper Zelli dies

TEHRAN – Former goalkeeper of Iran national football team Faramarz Zelli passed away on Tuesday.
Proud Naderi lauds Iran’s history makers

TEHRAN – Ali Naderi was beaming with pride after Iran rewrote the history books by retaining the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup title on Sunday.
Iran advance to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 final

TEHRAN - Iran stayed on course to retain their title after defeating Saudi Arabia 6-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 semi-final on Saturday.

Culture

"The Storm Still Rages” launches in Caracas, showcasing global artistic solidarity

CARACAS- The international poster and illustration exhibition titled “The Storm Still Rages” has arrived in the city of Caracas, Venezuela.
Venezuelans express solidarity for Palestine during Quds Day observance

Caracas- The Quds Day ceremony was held in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, on Friday evening, receiving a warm welcome from the people of Venezuela, local Muslims, as well as Iranian and Palestinian residents.
"Traces of Resistance" opens in Caracas

Caracas – The cultural-artistic event "Traces of Resistance," featuring works by prominent artists from Iran and Latin America, was inaugurated during a ceremony at the National Art Museum of Caracas on Tuesday in Venezuela.

Economy

Iran, Turkmenistan discuss expansion of economic, transport ties

TEHRAN- During the trip of Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadeq to Turkmenistan, officials from the two countries discussed the expansion of relations in different economic and transport areas.
Building small refineries with public investments on agenda: oil minister

TEHRAN- Oil minister emphasized prioritizing refining projects based on the available financial resources, and stated that attracting public investments for implementing small-scale refining projects is on the agenda.
Petrochemical industry to support new investments

TEHRAN- The acting head of Investment Management Department at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that attracting new investments in the new Iranian calendar year (began on March 21), aimed at boosting production and completing the value chain, is a key strategy.

Society

Iran, FAO hold workshops to enhance pistachio safety, export potential

TEHRAN –Under a project entitled “Improving Pistachio Production and Export through Establishment of Integrated Product Management,” the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iran in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture has organized a series of workshops to strengthen the pistachio safety and export potential.
IRCS ready to assist quake-hit Myanmar

TEHRAN – The director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, Razieh Alishvandi, has announced the IRCS's readiness to dispatch rescue forces and relief supplies to help people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.
Intl. Day of Zero Waste 2025 focuses on zero waste in fashion, textiles

TEHRAN –The International Day of Zero Waste is observed annually on March 30 promoting zero-waste initiatives to help advance all the goals and targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Tourism

Over 5.3 million travelers visit Isfahan province during Nowruz

TEHRAN – The governor-general of Isfahan province, Mehdi Jamalinejad, announced that more than 5.3 million people have visited Isfahan’s historical and cultural attractions since the beginning of the Nowruz holidays.
Minister underlines job creation at opening of 5-star hotel in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced that a private sector investment of $150 million in a newly built five-star hotel in Nowshahr has led to the creation of 900 jobs in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
Chogha Hill: a tourism delight in 'Little Paris'

TEHRAN - Chogha Hill, known as the "Roof of Borujerd," has become one of the city's most prominent tourist and recreational centers.

International

China’s Hainan Island: A must-visit for tourism and investment

HAINAN, China - Hainan Island is rapidly establishing itself as one of China's most attractive locations for tourists and investors from around the globe.
China’s New Quality Productive Forces: Driving Innovation and Global Collaboration

The term “new quality productive forces” has become the heartbeat of China’s development. For the second consecutive year, this vision has been highlighted in China’s government work report, and its impact is already visible across the country. From cutting-edge robotics to green energy solutions, China is redefining what it means to innovate in the 21st century.
Why do we celebrate Quds Day?!

LONDON - The issue of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Palestine, and the crimes of the Zionist occupation in the occupied Palestinian territories have occupied the minds of all freedom advocates worldwide, especially Muslims and lovers of freedom in the Islamic world, ever since the Zionist regime settled in al-Quds and other Palestinian cities, seizing the land by force, displacing people from their homes, and invading Palestinian territories and neighboring countries.