Tehran Times

2025-03-16 22:50
“Inevitable” revenge for deadly US raids on Yemen

Ansarallah pledges to make Americans repent for electing Trump

TEHRAN – American and British airstrikes on Yemen have resulted in the deaths of more than 30 civilians and left at least 100 others injured.
- 31 killed after US fighter jets bomb Yemen
- Ansarallah undeterred by Israeli attacks

By Sheida Sabzehvari

Inside the MEK: How the organization uses abuse and indoctrination to make terrorists

Issa Azadeh, former member of 38 years, speaks to the Tehran Times

TEHRAN – A high-paying job, a nice car, a big home, a fulfilling marriage, or healthy children – these are some of the most common aspirations for adults in society. But for 67-year-old Issa Azadeh, much of his life revolved around far simpler desires. "My biggest wish was to sleep comfortably for a few hours," he recounted during an interview with the Tehran Times.
By Matin Jamshidi

Attack on Yemen: Afghanistan and Iraq wars are before Trump’s eyes

TEHRAN - The United States carried out 40 air raids on Yemen on Saturday night and continued into Sunday morning.
‘This too will fail’: Iran condemns US airstrikes on Yemen as Ansarullah gears up for response

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly denounced the latest US-British military assault on Yemen, calling it a reckless act of aggression that jeopardizes global stability.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Arab League fails and Arab nation pays the price

BEIRUT — The recent Arab League meeting in Cairo exposed the failure of Arab regimes to repel the plot to displace the residents of Gaza and the West Bank to Egypt and Jordan.
Tehran, Muscat push for peaceful solutions in region

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Seyed Badr Al-Busaidi, in Muscat on Sunday, as the two nations reaffirmed their commitment to diplomatic engagement and regional stability.

Politics

Pezeshkian hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal in call with Armenian PM

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a significant step toward regional stability.
Iran will not start war but will respond to threats with force: IRGC chief

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed that while Tehran has no intention of initiating a war, it will respond forcefully and decisively to any threats or acts of aggression.
Iran urges West to acknowledge role in 1988 Halabja chemical attack

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry is using the 37th anniversary of the Halabja chemical attack to remind the world of the atrocity and its lasting impact.

Sports

Tractor return top of PGPL

TEHRAN – Tractor football team edged past Gol Gohar 2-1 Sunday night to return top of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
Iran come third at Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN – Iranian athletes captured one gold medal, two silvers, and two bronzes at the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League in Hangzhou.
Hassan Yazdani: I want 2028 Olympics gold medal

TEHRAN - Prominent freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani is determined to win a gold medal at the upcoming Olympic Games.

Culture

Three Iranian short films to vie at Fribourg International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Three short films from Iran will compete in the 39th Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF), set to be held from March 21 to 30 in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Resistance Film Festival delegation arrives in Baghdad for cultural exchange

TEHRAN- A delegation from the 18th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival, led by Mohammad Ali Shojaei Fard, the deputy secretary of the festival, arrived in Baghdad on Saturday with a mission to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges between Iran and Iraq.
International screenings of “Woolina and the No Birds” continue

TEHRAN- The Iranian animated film “Woolina and the No Birds” co-directed by Hossein Saffarzadegan and Meisam Hosseini has been screened in Vietnam, Iraq, Pakistan, and Armenia.

Economy

Iran says its oil exports cannot be stopped

TEHRAN - Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says Western sanctions cannot halt Iran’s oil exports, as the country is determined to protect its share of the global energy market.
Iran’s greenhouse farming expands 161% over past decade

TEHRAN – Iran's greenhouse farming sector has expanded by 161 percent over the past ten years, according to the head of the Statistical Center of Iran, who emphasized the importance of utilizing the results of the country’s 2024 agricultural census to enhance food security.
Iraq says waiver on gas purchases from Iran still in place

TEHRAN – The United States has maintained its sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to continue purchasing natural gas from Iran, an advisor to the Iraqi prime minister said.

Society

Environmental award for students slated for April

TEHRAN –The 9th edition of the national environmental award for university students is scheduled to be held concurrent with World Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22.
17 Iranian universities in QS ranking 2025 by subject

TEHRAN –The 15th edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has included 17 Iranian universities in 21 subject entries, compared to 17 Iranian universities in 17 subject entries in 2024.
Police seize 19 tons of narcotics in Tehran in a year

TEHRAN –Iran anti-narcotics police have seized some 19 tons of narcotics and arrested 555 smugglers in Tehran province in the current Iranian calendar year, which will end on March 20.

Tourism

All artifacts in Dafineh Museum Group re-organized and catalogued

TEHRAN - The Dafineh Museum Group, managed under the Mostazafan Foundation, has completed a re-organization, authentication, classification, and documentation of all its historical artifacts.
Ancient city of Rey prepares to welcome tourists during Nowruz

TEHRAN - The ancient city of Rey, now part of Tehran, is set to host travelers and holidaymakers during the two-week Nowruz vacation, officially starting on March 21.
Limestone cave discovered in rural yard due to land subsidence

TEHRAN - A burst water pipe in the yard of a rural house in Barzok, near the ancient city of Kashan, led to an unexpected discovery of a limestone cave.

International

Ansarallah pledges to make Americans repent for electing Trump

TEHRAN – American and British airstrikes on Yemen have resulted in the deaths of more than 30 civilians and left at least 100 others injured.
Attack on Yemen: Afghanistan and Iraq wars are before Trump’s eyes

TEHRAN - The United States carried out 40 air raids on Yemen on Saturday night and continued into Sunday morning.
Arab League fails and Arab nation pays the price

BEIRUT — The recent Arab League meeting in Cairo exposed the failure of Arab regimes to repel the plot to displace the residents of Gaza and the West Bank to Egypt and Jordan.

Issa Azadeh, former member of 38 years, speaks to the Tehran Times