Tehran Times

2025-01-29 21:58
By Soheila Zarfam

Trump’s foreign fund freeze and fallout for Iran’s opposition

U.S. President orders 90-day pause in foreign aid

TEHRAN – On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending U.S. foreign development assistance for 90 days, citing the need to reassess the efficiency and alignment of U.S. aid programs with his “America First” agenda.
- It is the U.S. regime which should change its nature: Iran
- White House unveils 'new strategy' for Iran

110 Palestinians freed from Israeli jails in captive-prisoner deal

After a delay, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners. It followed the confirmation by the Israeli military of the release of three Israelis, one male and two females, and five Thai nationals from captivity in the Gaza Strip.
It’s essential to avoid political approach toward Iran nuclear issue, Tehran tells IAEA chief

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi late on Wednesday told IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi that it is “essential to avoid politicizing and adopting unconstructive position” toward the Iran nuclear issue.
By Shahrokh Saei

Lebanon: The graveyard of Israeli ambitions

TEHRAN - Israel has consistently violated a ceasefire with Hezbollah that initially went into effect on November 27 last year.
By Maryam Geshani

Humanitarian rhetoric or a new Nakba?

Trump’s 900kg bombs for Israel speak louder

TEHRAN - In a statement that has sparked global outrage, U.S. President Donald Trump recently suggested relocating Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, reigniting debates over the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the fate of the Palestinian nation.
Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif

The military wing of Hamas, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, announced on Thursday the death of its longtime chief of staff, Mohammed Deif, a man who eluded Israeli capture for decades and was said to move like a ghost, thus earning the moniker "The Guest" or "Deif" in Arabic.

Politics

No message exchange with U.S. on sanctions talks so far: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has dismissed speculation that the new U.S. administration has reached out regarding possible negotiations on lifting sanctions.
From exile to victory

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Iran’s Islamic Revolution, returned to his country on Thursday, February 1, 1979, after 14 years in exile. His arrival was a pivotal moment in the revolution, marking the beginning of the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn).
'Victory assured,' Tehran's military leaders hail Palestinian Resistance, assert Iran's strength

TEHRAN – Iran's prominent military leaders has celebrated the recent victories of the Palestinian Resistance, describing them as a clear and strategic triumph against the Israeli regime's aggression in Gaza.

Sports

Persepolis complete signing of Serdar Dursun

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis completed the signing of former Fenerbahce forward Serdar Dursun on Thursday night.
Esteghlal victorious over Esteghlal Khuzestan

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team, headed by interim coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh, defeated Esteghlal Khuzestan 2-0 in 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
Esteghlal's coaching carousel spins again

TEHRAN - Esteghlal FC, one of Iran's most storied football clubs, find themselves once more in turmoil as South African coach Pitso Mosimane has unilaterally terminated his contract.

Culture

Fajr Music Festival to honor resistance with new award

TEHRAN- The upcoming edition of the International Fajr Music Festival will feature an award named "Peace and Resistance," the organizers have announced.
Iranian films line up for Poland’s Zoom-Zblizenia festival

TEHRAN- Six films by Iranian directors will be competing in the 28th edition of International Film Festival Zoom-Zblizenia, which will take place from March 3 to 9 in Jelenia Góra, Poland.
Pulitzer-prize-winning play “Dinner with Friends” on stage in Qazvin

TEHRAN-The play “Dinner with Friends” written by Donald Margulies is being staged at Qazvin City Theater in Qazvin Province.

Economy

China to invest in Iran’s renewable energy sector

TEHRAN - Tehran and Beijing have reached an initial agreement on Chinese investment in Iran’s renewable energy sector, with a Chinese company set to cover 70 percent of the investment.
Tehran, Moscow chambers to expand economic cooperation

TEHRAN - Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry have agreed to strengthen trade relations between Iran and Russia, particularly in the food industry.
Sudan needs Iran's knowledge, expertise for establishing upstream oil industries

TEHRAN- A representative from Sudan's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, who was a member of the delegation sent to Iran, said: "We need Iranian knowledge and expertise to establish upstream oil industries."

Society

Iran elected as next Chair of the Governing Council of APDIM

TEHRAN –During the Ninth Session of the Governing Council of the Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM), the Islamic Republic of Iran was elected as the new Chair of the Governing Council, succeeding Tajikistan.
Iran, Iraq discuss expansion of co-op in ICT sector

TEHRAN –The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and the Iraqi ambassador to Iran, Naseer Abdul Mohsen Abdullah, have explored avenues for boosting cooperation in the ICT sector, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), and e-government.
Knowledge-based companies attend Arab Health 2025

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, and the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, seven Iranian Knowledge-based firms have participated in Arab Health Exhibition 2025, held from January 27 to 30, at Dubai World Trade Center.

Tourism

Isfahan to host 100 tour experts from around world

TEHRAN - The historic city of Isfahan is set to host a major international tourism event titled "100 Tour Operators in Half of the World" from February 19 to 23.
Ruins of Valerian’s palace to undergo archaeological excavation

TEHRAN – Valerian’s Palace, which was once a residence for the captivated Roman Emperor during Sassanid era, in Bishapur, southern Iran, is set to undergo archaeological excavation.
Van-Tehran train service to start after months-long hiatus

TEHRAN - Train services between Van and Tehran will restart after a hiatus of several months.

International

Lebanon: The graveyard of Israeli ambitions

TEHRAN - Israel has consistently violated a ceasefire with Hezbollah that initially went into effect on November 27 last year.
Gazans reject forced exile: Over 500,000 return to north

TEHRAN - The mass return of Palestinians to northern Gaza sends a defiant message: they refuse to be displaced, rejecting any notion of relocating from their homeland.
Raids to terrorize residents of southern Lebanon: 8 villages still occupied

SOUTH LEBANON – The Israeli enemy forces launched two raids targeting Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Zawtar al-Sharqiya after relative stability in southern Lebanon following the end of the 60-day deadline for their withdrawal, while 8 border villages remain occupied.

U.S. President orders 90-day pause in foreign aid

Trump’s 900kg bombs for Israel speak louder