Tehran Times

2025-05-28 22:00
SCO and BRICS valuable opportunities for Iran: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, held a meeting with Iran’s interior minister and the country's provincial governors on Wednesday.
- Leader calls for raising battle flag against arrogant powers
- 'You might not be there without US'; This is Trump's model for Arab states

EXCLUSIVE:

Iran denies reports of potential agreement on a temporary pause in uranium enrichment

TEHRAN- Iran will not agree to halt uranium enrichment as a result of ongoing talks with the United States, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman declared to the Tehran Times, following Reuters' report suggesting Iran might consider the move in exchange for the unfreezing of billions of its assets held by the U.S.
Iran may accept US nuclear inspectors if a deal is reached, says atomic chief

TEHRAN – Iran has signaled it may allow American inspectors working for the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) to monitor its nuclear program—but only if ongoing negotiations result in a favorable agreement for Tehran.
Gaza symbolizes the tragedy of unilateralism in global politics: Top security official

TEHRAN – Iran’s top national security official has warned that unilateralism in international politics has led to widespread humanitarian disasters across the globe, with the situation in Gaza representing one of the most severe manifestations of this trend.
By Javad Mirgaloubayat

Oman and Iran can now be considered strategic partners

TEHRAN – Five Iranian presidents have made six visits to Oman over approximately 20 years, while Omani sultans have visited Iran three times. Of course, Iran-Oman relations have historical roots, but the relationship between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman gained momentum in the early 1980s, progressing steadily toward strengthening ties.
By Martin Jamshidi

Humiliating starved people

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, thousands of Palestinians clambered over fences to reach the humanitarian supplies at a distribution site run by the previously unknown, U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in Rafah, southern Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

Politics

‘Nothing left’ to discuss with UK if it demands zero enrichment, Araghchi declares

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a stark warning to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, stating that London's apparent insistence on "zero enrichment" in Iran renders further dialogue on the nuclear issue futile.
Mossad spy Pedram Madani executed: Iran’s Judiciary

TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary has announced the execution of Pedram Madani, convicted of espionage for the Israeli regime's Mossad intelligence service and large-scale financial corruption.
Deputy FM talks multilateral, international matters with Chinese and Russian envoys

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi held separate meetings with the ambassadors of China and Russia on Wednesday to discuss cooperation within BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as the latest updates on Iran-U.S. negotiations.

Sports

Ali Gholizadeh undergoes groin surgery

TEHRAN – Iran’s national football team winger missed the recent matches against Qatar and North Korea in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after undergoing groin surgery.
Esteghlal lift Hazfi Cup, but challenges loom for Iranian giants

TEHRAN - Esteghlal ended a turbulent season on a high note by clinching the Hazfi Cup, Iran's knockout football competition.
Iranian women head to 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s hockey team traveled to Al Ain on Thursday to participate in the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup.

Culture

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's early works to go on screen in Tehran

TEHRAN – The early works of renowned Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan, the films "Small Town” (“Kasaba") and "Cocoon” (“Koza"), are set to be showcased as part of the World Experimental Cinema series at the Art and Experience Cinema Group in Tehran.
Tehran Film Music Symphony Orchestra to debut at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN – Iran’s first professional film music orchestra is set to perform iconic soundtracks from world-famous movies and series.
Freida McFadden’s “The Boyfriend” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “The Boyfriend” by American author Freida McFadden has recently been published in Persian.

Economy

Over 700 firms join Iran’s 20th auto parts expo as industry pushes regional supply chain links

TEHRAN - More than 700 domestic and international companies from eight countries—including China, Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, India, Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates—are showcasing their latest technologies and products at the 20th Iran International Auto Parts Exhibition, which runs through June 1 at Tehran’s permanent international fairgrounds.
Iran, China sign MOU on water management, agriculture, environment

TEHRAN - Iran and China have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation in water resource management, agriculture, and environmental protection, according to Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (PBO).
Japan interested in expanding maritime economic co-op with Iran, says envoy

TEHRAN - Japan is interested in enhancing bilateral cooperation with Iran, particularly in maritime-based economic development, Tokyo’s ambassador to Tehran said during a meeting with senior Iranian officials.

Society

World needs innovative, equitable solutions to ensure water security, Iran suggests

TEHRAN –The world needs innovative and equitable solutions to ensure water security for all and prevent social tensions, forced migration, and livelihood instability by turning challenges into opportunities through fostering global ties, First Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Aref has said.
Iran elected as vice-chair of IOCINDIO-1

TEHRAN – In the first intragovernmental session of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission’s Sub-commission for the Central Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO-1), Maryam Qaemi, an official with the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science, was elected as the Vice-Chair of the sub-commission.
Tehran seeks to boost ties with Tokyo in AI

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, in a meeting with the Japanese ambassador, Tamaki Tsukada, has highlighted the significance of fostering cooperation in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).

Tourism

German ambassador highlights archaeology as a cultural bridge between Tehran and Berlin

TEHRAN - German Ambassador to Iran, Markus Potzel, has described archaeology as a shared language of civilizations and a powerful bridge linking Iran and Germany through science and culture.
Groundbreaking discovery in northern Persian Gulf sheds new light on early human migration

TEHRAN - A major archaeological discovery in the northern hinterlands of the Persian Gulf is transforming our understanding of early human migration into Asia.
Tehran to host UN Tourism’s forum on urban tourism

Tehran, Iran – The UN Tourism, in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, will host the UN Tourism Global Forum on Urban Tourism in Tehran from June 24 to 25.

International

Humiliating starved people

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, thousands of Palestinians clambered over fences to reach the humanitarian supplies at a distribution site run by the previously unknown, U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in Rafah, southern Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.
Lebanese government violates its own constitution

SOUTH LEBANON — During his speech at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam claimed that the Lebanese project is based on “liberation from the duality of arms.”
Outcry over U.S.-Israeli aid mechanism

TEHRAN – An aid delivery system set up by a U.S.-backed company in Gaza crumbles, triggering international condemnation.