Tehran Times

By Soheila Zarfam

Exclusive: Islamic Jihad says no dissent among Iranian officials on Palestine issue

TEHRAN – Nasser Abu Sharif, the Islamic Jihad's representative in Iran, said that recent meetings with various Iranian officials reaffirmed Iran's long-standing, unanimous commitment to the Palestinian cause across its political, diplomatic, and military establishment.
By Shahrokh Saei

Netanyahu’s revenge against Hamas: A desperate bid to save face

TEHRAN- Israel is making desperate attempts to put on a brave face in the wake of the repercussions of its failed military strategy in the Gaza Strip.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Preparations made for big Nasrallah–Safieddine funeral

BEIRUT – Anti–Hezbollah media has spared no effort to discourage the people from participating in the funeral ceremony on Sunday for two great martyrs, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine.
By Dr. Jin Liangxiang

America’s Middle East policy: Israel first

SHANGHAI - It is rarely disagreed that protecting Israel has stayed a top priority of U.S. policy toward the region. However, very few would have predicted that U.S. pro-Israel policy could go so far as what is demonstrated in the latest round of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
By Wesam Bahrani

How Israel took advantage of Lebanon ceasefire

BEIRUT – The Israeli regime bombed entire villages in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement on September 27, 2024.

Politics

Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid repetitive political and unprofessional statements

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement on Thursday urging IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to stop his repetitive “political” and “unprofessional” remarks about Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran-Europe talks continue as 'snapback' threat hangs over JCPOA

TEHRAN – Iran ruled out any talks with the United States earlier this month, five years after Washington withdrew from the deal—two years in the making—it signed in 2015, and as President Donald Trump seems unlikely to change his hawkish track.
Memorial ceremonies for martyrs Nasrallah, Safieddine to take place on Sunday across Iran

TEHRAN – Nationwide memorial ceremonies will be held on Sunday night, February 23, across Iran to honor the martyrs of the Resistance, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah and Seyed Hashem Safieddine.

Hamed Haddadi thrilled in his retirement ceremony

TEHRAN - Iran’s basketball legend Hamed Haddadi has been thrilled in his retirement ceremony.
Iran too strong for India at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran formalized their entry to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 following a 106-55 drubbing of India at the Azadi Basketball Hall on Friday.
Iran’s Bybordy wins bronze at 2025 Asia Cup-World Ranking

TEHRAN - Geesa Bybordy of Iran seized a bronze medal in the 2025 Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament, Stage I.

Unseen Picasso works to be exhibited at TMoCA

TEHRAN-For the first time in Iran, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will host a major exhibition featuring over 60 works by Pablo Picasso, spanning different phases of the Spanish master’s career.
Voice actor Manoochehr Valizadeh laid to rest

TEHRAN-The funeral ceremony of Manoochehr Valizadeh, a celebrated Iranian voice actor, was held on Friday morning at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran.
Resistance Film Festival launches "Women and Resistance" workshop for global filmmakers

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival is hosting a workshop titled "Women and Resistance," targeting international participants.

Iran, Afghanistan central bank chiefs agree to boost monetary, banking ties

TEHRAN – The governors of Iran and Afghanistan’s central banks met on the sidelines of a banking technology summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia, to discuss strengthening monetary and banking cooperation, Iran’s central bank said.
Iran’s oil exports to China expected to surge 86% in February

TEHRAN - Iran’s crude exports to China are expected to reach 1.74 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, marking an 86 percent increase from January, according to preliminary data from intelligence firm Kpler.
Tehran, Baku hold joint technical committee on hydropower projects

TEHRAN - Iran and Azerbaijan convened the 14th Joint Technical Committee on the construction and operation of Khoda Afarin and Qiz Qalesi dams and power plants, discussing completed measures and the development of related facilities.

Men’s self-care app to be launched

TEHRAN –The health ministry has developed the first men’s self-care application utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and plans to launch it this week.
Khwarizmi Intl. Award winners to be honored

TEHRAN –The winners of the 38th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA), are scheduled to be honored tomorrow in Tehran with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Sport Science Research Institute of Iran to collaborate in organizing WCKSS

TEHRAN –The Sport Science Research Institute (SSRI) of Iran will cooperate with the Asian Society of Kinesiology to hold the World Congress on Kinesiology and Sport Science (WCKSS) in Jeju Island, South Korea, from October 25 to 27.

Governor-general asks intl. tour operators to mirror Isfahan's peace and tranquility to the world

ISFAHAN – In a grand gathering aimed at enhancing global tourism relations, Isfahan province’s governor-general, Mehdi Jamalinejad, addressed an audience of over 100 tour operators and travel insiders from 25 countries on Wednesday evening.
Senior officials launch ‘Sarv-e Simin’ handicrafts festival in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 9th International Fajr Handicrafts Festival, known as Sarv-e Simin, has officially opened in Tehran with notable figures including Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, and Reza Salehi-Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
Uzbek ambassador explores ancient Noushijan Citadel on visit to Malayer

TEHRAN – Fariduddin Nasriyev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran, has visited the historic Noushijan Citadel in Malayer during a one-day trip to the city.

Netanyahu’s revenge against Hamas: A desperate bid to save face

TEHRAN- Israel is making desperate attempts to put on a brave face in the wake of the repercussions of its failed military strategy in the Gaza Strip.
America’s Middle East policy: Israel first

SHANGHAI - It is rarely disagreed that protecting Israel has stayed a top priority of U.S. policy toward the region. However, very few would have predicted that U.S. pro-Israel policy could go so far as what is demonstrated in the latest round of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
How Israel took advantage of Lebanon ceasefire

BEIRUT – The Israeli regime bombed entire villages in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement on September 27, 2024.