Tehran Times

2025-02-19 21:51
Leader to Qatari Emir:

Hopefully, Iran and Qatar would further fulfill neighborly duties

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told Qatari rulers on Wednesday that Iran prioritizes ties with its neighbors and hopes for reciprocal commitment.
- Tehran, Doha call for end to Gaza genocide, pledge stronger ties
- Iranian president arrives in Qatar for talks

By Shahrokh Saei

Israel’s psychological warfare: Hamas rejects disarmament call, removal from Gaza

TEHRAN- Israel failed to defeat Hamas following 15 months of war on the Gaza Strip; however, the regime is attempting to project an image of superiority over the resistance movement.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah’s Odaisseh Ambush Operation humiliated the Zionists

Beirut – While settlers in northern Israeli are still on the run after losing trust in the Netanyahu cabinet, the people of Odaisseh liberated the Lebanese town on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, after a forced absence of more than a year.
IRGC: 'Inferno' to ensue any nuclear site strikes as Israeli media rolls out alleged assault plans

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Division, warned that a devastating response would follow any strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, regardless of their success.
End of Israeli aggressions necessary for regional peace, Qalibaf tells Asian parliamentarians

TEHRAN – At the 15th session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly held in Baku on Wednesday, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, strongly asserted that the future of Palestine will not be decided by the United States or any other colonial power.
NIGEB, University of Peshawar sign MOU to foster scientific ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), and the University of Peshawar, a top public university in Pakistan, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand scientific cooperation.

Politics

Iran unveils more homegrown weapons on day 3 of Ground Force drill

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has showcased a range of domestically developed smart missiles and combat drones as part of an ongoing large-scale military readiness exercise in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province.
At UN, Iran slams 'colonial' US plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned a US plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, calling it a blatant violation of international law and human rights.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad discusses future with Iran’s security chief

TEHRAN – Ziad al-Nakhala, the Secretary-General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, met with Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, in Tehran.

Sports

Iran victorious over Uzbekistan in 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup

TEHRAN - Iran beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in their final AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Group C tie at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Wednesday.
Ex-Iran and Esteghlal player Farzami dies

TEHRAN – Gholamhossein Farzami, a former player for both Iran and Esteghlal football club, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79 due to a heart attack.
Hashem Eskandari attends ACBS General Assembly

TEHRAN - Hashem Eskandari of Iran attended the 39th General Assembly of the Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports (ACBS) in Doha, Qatar.

Culture

Storytelling Festival crowns top talents in Yazd

TEHRAN- The 26th International Storytelling Festival, organized by Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), concluded in Yazd with the announcement of winners across various categories on Tuesday.
Tehran Auction undergoes scrutiny amidst claims of illegal art sale

TEHRAN- Following the sale of a historical artwork attributed to the renowned Safavid-era artist Reza Abbasi, controversies arose regarding the legality of the sale and its authenticity.
40th Fajr International Music Festival concludes at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN-The closing ceremony of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival was held on Monday at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

Economy

Iran, Russia sign 2025 transport, transit cooperation roadmap

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia signed the 2025 transport and transit cooperation roadmap, along with an addendum for engineering studies on the Rasht-Astara railway project. The agreement was signed by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh and Russia’s Minister of Transport Roman Vladimirovich Starovoyt.
Iran calls for expansion of Caspian energy cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Oil for International Affairs and Commerce emphasized the need for greater energy cooperation among Caspian Sea littoral states, highlighting Iran’s readiness to collaborate on major oil and gas projects with regional partners.
Iran’s power plant efficiency surpasses 39.6% amid fuel challenges

TEHRAN – The average efficiency of Iran’s power plants has exceeded 39.6 percent, with efforts underway to sustain the upward trend, a senior official at the country’s Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH) said.

Society

Health ministry, UNICEF join hands to help children with Severe Acute Malnutrition

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is providing medical care to children under the age of five who are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in Zabol, south-eastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.
NIGEB, University of Peshawar sign MOU to foster scientific ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), and the University of Peshawar, a top public university in Pakistan, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand scientific cooperation.
Over 100 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 105 earthquakes were recorded across the country in the 4th week of Bahman, the 11th Iranian calendar month, which falls from February 8 to 14, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Tourism

100 tour operators from 25 countries gather in Isfahan for major event

ISFAHAN - A five-day major tourism event kicked off on Wednesday morning in the ancient city of Isfahan, gathering 100 tour operators from 25 countries across the globe.
7,000-year-old Godin Tepe has tourism potential, archaeologist says

TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Morteza Geravand has emphasized the untapped potential of Godin Tepe, an ancient settlement dating back to 5,000 BC, as a significant cultural and tourism destination.
Rediscovering Sepandarmazgan: Iran’s forgotten day of love

TEHRAN - Before Valentine’s Day, there was Sepandarmazgan, an occasion dedicated to cherishing women and love.

International

Israel’s psychological warfare: Hamas rejects disarmament call, removal from Gaza

TEHRAN- Israel failed to defeat Hamas following 15 months of war on the Gaza Strip; however, the regime is attempting to project an image of superiority over the resistance movement.
Hezbollah’s Odaisseh Ambush Operation humiliated the Zionists

Beirut – While settlers in northern Israeli are still on the run after losing trust in the Netanyahu cabinet, the people of Odaisseh liberated the Lebanese town on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, after a forced absence of more than a year.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: The art of exploiting threats and opportunities

TEHRAN- Since its launch in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has encountered numerous challenges and developments. Nevertheless, the initiative continues to be one of the most important strategies of the People’s Republic of China.