Tehran Times

By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas agrees to release U.S. captive

“Significant gap still exists between Hamas and Israel”

TEHRAN – Hamas has agreed to release an Israeli captive with U.S. citizenship but “major gaps” remain with the Israeli regime on phase 2 of the ceasefire.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why demarcate the Lebanon-occupied Palestine border now!

SOUTH LEBANON — In preparation to impose normalization, the anti-Hezbollah media is promoting the initiation of negotiations between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation regime on demarcating the land border.
By Professor Hossein Askari

World leaders could learn a lesson from Ayatollah Khamenei

Don’t negotiate with Trump!

PORTLAND - How can a rational person seriously negotiate with an American president:
Iranian women thrive despite Western-imposed sanctions: envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Zahra Ershadi, has reaffirmed the unwavering determination of Iranian women in the face of Western-imposed sanctions, emphasizing their role in shaping a more just and progressive society.
By Najah Mohammed Ali

From the mountains of Saada to the Red Sea... a force reshaping the equations of conflict

LONDON - Once again, Ansarallah proves itself to be an influential force that cannot be ignored in creating a new map for the region, whether in the Yemeni scene or within the framework of the Axis of Resistance that has redrawn the equations of conflict in the region.

Politics

Tehran says it prioritizes constructive engagement with Europe based on mutual respect

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fostering strong diplomatic ties with other nations, emphasizing that the Iranian government prioritizes constructive engagement with European countries based on mutual respect and shared interests.
Iran will stay in the oil market, sanctions won’t work: government

TEHRAN – Donald Trump's latest attempt to move towards eliminating Iran's oil exports met with a rebuke from government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, who declared that Iranians would continue to sell their oil as they had for the past decades, undeterred by Washington's unrelenting sanctions.
IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear situation ‘relatively controlled’ despite tensions

TEHRAN – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that the situation in Iran remains "relatively controlled."

Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals date revealed

TEHRAN – The kick-off time for the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals has been confirmed.
Iran team announced for Uzbekistan and UAE matches

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has named his 21-man squad for two matches against Uzbekistan and the UAE in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Persepolis move provisionally top: PGPL

TEHRAN - Persepolis football team defeated Malavan 2-0 on Friday to move top of 2024/25 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Iran's “Mahfel” Quranic program kicks off in Indonesia

TEHRAN-The popular Iranian Quranic program "Mahfel" is currently taking place in Indonesia.
Iranian filmmaker to judge at Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival

TEHRAN-An Iranian filmmaker will serve as a juror in the upcoming edition of the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF), set to be held in California, the U.S., from March 27 to 30.
Lars Svendsen’s “A Philosophy of Freedom” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “A Philosophy of Freedom” written by the Norwegian author and philosopher Lars Svendsen has been released in bookstores across Iran.

Iran says its crude oil exports meet global standards

TEHRAN - Iran's National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has dismissed claims in some media outlets about the production of low-quality crude, stating that Iran's oil exports meet global standards and urging "biased media" to prioritize national interests.
Persian Gulf Saba Steel launches €200m expansion project

TEHRAN – The National Pension Fund of Iran, the owner of Persian Gulf Saba Steel Company, which produces 1.3 million tons of steel briquettes annually, has launched a €200 million expansion project aimed at boosting production capacity.
Home appliance production estimated to reach 20m units this year

TEHRAN - The secretary of Iran’s Home Appliance Industries Association said domestic production of home appliances is expected to reach 20 million units by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March). The significant increase in production follows the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA and the exit of foreign brands from Iran, indicating an improvement in both quality and quantity of local products.

Iran unveils national AI platform

TEHRAN –The first national artificial intelligence platform was unveiled on Saturday, a significant milestone in the country’s advancements in AI technology.
IRCS, ICRC explore avenues for boosting services in underprivileged areas

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have discussed ways for expanding collaborations to promote supportive and medical services, particularly rehabilitation services, in different provinces of the country.
Intl. Conference of Iranian Aerospace Society slated for May

TEHRAN – The 23rd International Conference of the Iranian Aerospace Society is scheduled to be held from May 20 to 22 in Tehran.

Iran welcomes Nowruz, a season of renewal

With the countdown to Nowruz underway, Iran is buzzing with preparations for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Iranian culture. Millions plan to travel across the country or beyond to historical sites, natural landscapes, and family homes, while others will remain in their hometowns to observe traditional family gatherings.
Iran to host Shahnameh recitations by ethnic storytellers for Nowruz celebrations

TEHRAN – A number of storytellers and narrators from various Iranian ethnic groups have been invited to hold Shahnameh recitations in Tehran during Nowruz celebrations.
Tehran, Astrakhan discuss cultural and health tourism co-op

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting, Seyyed Mohammad Kazem Abedi, the Acting Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Astrakhan, exchanged views with Hamza Davudov, a member of the Duma of Astrakhan Oblast, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations in cultural and health tourism.

Hamas agrees to release U.S. captive

TEHRAN – Hamas has agreed to release an Israeli captive with U.S. citizenship but “major gaps” remain with the Israeli regime on phase 2 of the ceasefire.
Why demarcate the Lebanon-occupied Palestine border now!

SOUTH LEBANON — In preparation to impose normalization, the anti-Hezbollah media is promoting the initiation of negotiations between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation regime on demarcating the land border.
“More than a human can bear”

TEHRAN – The UN has found that the Israeli occupation regime committed “genocidal acts” in Gaza, including ongoing attacks on women’s healthcare.