Tehran Times

By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah strikes Israeli naval base

TEHRAN - Hezbollah has further widened its offensive operations in defense of Lebanon against the Israeli regime’s airstrikes and in solidarity with Gaza.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will Trump’s victory strengthen Netanyahu’s bet on achieving a worthy victory?

BEIRUT - The people under the yoke of the US-led Israeli genocidal war are fully aware that any American president - Republican or Democrat - seeks only to advance Israeli interests, even if it is not completely in line with their geostrategic interests.
By Parviz Rashidi

Complicity in Israeli crimes in Gaza did not help Democrats

TEHRAN – There are certain important reasons why the Democrats failed miserably in the November 5 presidential elections in the United States.
By Xavier Villar

Preparing for a return to power

The uncertainty of trump's foreign policy

MADRID – With Trump's experience in the White House between 2016 and 2020 and his complex relationship with Iran, his return could signal years of intense challenges for the Islamic Republic.
Iran's Zarif: Election showed Americans oppose complicity in Gaza genocide

TEHRAN - Mohammad Javad Zarif, a senior foreign policy aide to President Pezeshkian, said on Thursday the result of the U.S. elections showed that Americans had clearly rejected “a shameful year of US complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and carnage in Lebanon”.

Politics

Terror group says 12 members killed in joint Iran-Pakistan operation

TEHRAN – The Jaish al-Adl terrorist group, known as Jaish al-Zolm inside Iran, has announced the deaths of 12 of its members, including two prominent figures, as a result of a coordinated operation between Iranian and Pakistani forces.
Iran, Turkmenistan reiterate commitment to bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkmenistan engaged in a phone conversation to address the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in tackling regional security challenges.
Three sentenced to death for role in Iranian nuclear scientist's assassination

TEHRAN – An Iranian court has sentenced three individuals to death for their roles in the 2020 assassination of distinguished Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, according to a statement from Iran’s Judiciary.

Iran’s weightlifting team face crucial test in Bahrain

TEHRAN - Iran's once-dominant weightlifting team face a critical juncture as it prepare for the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain. The team, which have seen a significant decline in recent years, are under intense pressure to deliver a strong performance and reverse their fortunes.
Mosimane determined to get Esteghlal out of chaotic situation

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team newly-appointed coach Pitso Mosimane is determined to help the Blues get out of the chaotic situation.
Iran learn fate at AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025

TEHRAN - The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 is primed for thrilling action following the conclusion of the official draw at Grand Skylight International Guanlan in Shenzhen, China on Thursday.

Children's theater festival concludes in Hamedan

HAMEDAN- The 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults came to an end during a ceremony held in Hamedan on Thursday morning, honoring the winners in various sections.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal Lahori and his message to the mankind

How can a poet be relevant to the present world, who was born in the 19th century and departed in the first half of the twentieth century This is a natural question. Before coming to a direct answer to this question we have to see what a poet says. In other words, we have to know what is poetry all about.
Three Iranian films, series honored at Accolade Global Film Competition

TEHRAN-One series and two Iranian films have received awards from the Accolade Global Film Competition in California, the U.S.

Iran, China discuss expansion of trade ties in China Intl. Import Expo

TEHRAN- Iran is attending China International Import Expo (CIIE) in a bid to increase the export of Iran-made goods and services, also expand economic and trade relations with China.
Iran, Sudan agree to expand economic ties

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnaser Hemmati, and Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Gibril Ibrahim Mohamed have agreed to increase economic and trade cooperation between the two nations.
Tehran, Tashkent to enhance agricultural cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh expressed the country’s readiness to expand agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, in a meeting with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Tehran Nasriev Fariddin Badriddinovich on Thursday.

Over 30 Iranian universities in QS Asia University Rankings

TEHRAN –The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has placed 32 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2025, compared to 31 universities in 2024.
Intl. Week of Science, Peace fosters co-op to promote peace

TEHRAN – Celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, the International Week of Science and Peace contributes to global understanding and opportunities for cooperation in the applications of science for the promotion of peace.
Lake Urmia’s water volume, level grow yr/yr

TEHRAN—Lake Urmia is currently in better condition in terms of level and volume of water compared to last year, an official with West Azarbaijan governor general's office has said.

Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz

SHIRAZ- In a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, officially inaugurated the Art Bazaar of Shiraz, amid hopes to promote traditional handicrafts and visual arts in the ancient city.
Tourism minister visits historical sites in Firuzabad of Fars province

SHIRAZ - On Friday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited a number of historical sites and structures in Firuzabad county in southern Iran.
Asef Vaziri Mansion: a cultural gem of Kurdish heritage

TEHRAN - The Asef Vaziri Mansion, known as the “Kurdish House,” stands as a testament to the rich cultural identity of the Kurdish tribes and is a significant cultural relic in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province in western Iran.

Complicity in Israeli crimes in Gaza did not help Democrats

TEHRAN – There are certain important reasons why the Democrats failed miserably in the November 5 presidential elections in the United States.
Hezbollah strikes Israeli naval base

TEHRAN - Hezbollah has further widened its offensive operations in defense of Lebanon against the Israeli regime’s airstrikes and in solidarity with Gaza.
Will Trump’s victory strengthen Netanyahu’s bet on achieving a worthy victory?

BEIRUT - The people under the yoke of the US-led Israeli genocidal war are fully aware that any American president - Republican or Democrat - seeks only to advance Israeli interests, even if it is not completely in line with their geostrategic interests.