Tehran Times

2025-03-11 22:29
By Wesam Bahrani

Syrian Alawites left abandoned to horrific crimes

TEHRAN – Monitoring groups report that despite the Syrian Defense Ministry declaring its security operation over, armed groups still target civilians.
- Over 400 civilians killed near Syria’s coast
- “Entire Families” killed in Syria

Iran’s special envoy condemns ‘shocking’ Syria atrocities, demands justice for minorities

TEHRAN – Iran’s Special Envoy for Syrian Affairs, Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheybani, has condemned escalating violence in Syria’s coastal regions, labeling the atrocities against civilians as “shocking” and calling for international accountability.
By Batool Subeiti

A new vision for US global power under Trump

TEHRAN - Trump’s approach to global affairs diverges sharply from the American establishment’s traditional strategy. Trump does not see America as a "police state." He is skeptical of NATO, does not support war with Russia, and believes the U.S. military presence in West Asia primarily serves to protect Arab allies. In his view, they should bear the financial burden of that protection.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon quite prone to sectarian violence in Syria

BEIRUT — The massacres that are taking place against the Syrian civilians, especially against the Alawite sect, have exposed the hypocrisy of claims by the HTS-led regime that it is seeking to provide security, peace, dignity and justice for the Syrian people.
‘The West can no longer lecture others on human rights:’ Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi delivered a harsh rebuke to Western nations on Tuesday, asserting that Tehran will never submit to external pressure or abandon its principles under the weight of sanctions.
Gaza poetry collection published in English, Arabic, Russian

TEHRAN- Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has recently released three titles from its Gaza poetry collection in English, Arabic, and Russian.

Politics

Maritime Security Belt-2025: Iran showcases naval prowess in alliance with China, Russia

TEHRAN – Iran has reaffirmed its pivotal role in regional security by leading the seventh iteration of the Maritime Security Belt-2025 joint naval exercises alongside China and Russia, held March 10–13 near the strategic port of Chabahar.
Iran UN envoy affirms support for Afghan migrants, asks intl. community to play its part

TEHRAN – Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, emphasized Iran's longstanding commitment to sheltering Afghan migrants and refugees during a UN Security Council briefing on the "Situation in Afghanistan."
Trump's Iran policy punishes Iraq

MADRID – The information office of the President of the Economic Commission of the Iraqi Parliament announced that Atwan al-Atwani met with Daniel Rubinstein, the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy, and his delegation.

Sports

Iran beach soccer team named for 2025 Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran beach soccer coach head coach Ali Naderi announced his 12-man side for the 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup.
Iranian teams learn fate at AVC Men's and Women's Volleyball Champions League

TEHRAN - The draw for the 1st Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men's and Women's Volleyball Champions League has been completed, and the Iranian teams have learned their opponents.
Iran beach soccer lose to Russia on penalties

TEHRAN –Iran beach soccer team lost to Russia 4-3 in penalty shootout in a friendly match Tuesday night.

Culture

Gaza poetry collection published in English, Arabic, Russian

TEHRAN- Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has recently released three titles from its Gaza poetry collection in English, Arabic, and Russian.
Isfahan Contemporary Art Museum to reopen after renovations, celebrating 30 years of art

TEHRAN- The Isfahan Contemporary Art Museum, one of the treasures of Iranian art and history, is set to reopen on Saturday following the completion of its restoration work.
Four Iranian short films to vie at BUFF International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Four short films from Iran will participate in the 42nd BUFF International Film Festival that is set to be held from March 15 to 21 in Malmö, Sweden.

Economy

Iran seeks resumption of direct Tehran-London flights

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has called for discussions on resuming direct flights between Tehran and London.
NISOC, NIOC sign cooperation agreement

TEHRAN – The National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) and the Exploration Directorate of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration in exploration, development, and production processes.
Iran’s non-oil export to Saudi Arabia rises 99 times

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Saudi Arabia increased by 99 times during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 21, 2024), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to Ruhollah Latifi, spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade.

Society

Iranian, Polish universities to boost scientific ties

TEHRAN –Marcin Wilczek, the chargé d’affaires of Poland in Iran, and Elham Aminzadeh, the vice president of the University of Tehran for international affairs, have explored avenues for developing scientific interactions between the universities of the two countries.
Normal, less than normal precipitation forecast for a month

TEHRAN –Average rainfall is forecasted to be less than normal from March 10 to April 4 and normal from April 5 to 20, according to the Metrological Organization.
UNDP, DOE beef up ties to tackle air pollution

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance the country’s capacity to address air pollution using new technologies.

Tourism

Arg-e Rayen: ‘world’s second-largest adobe citadel’

TEHRAN - Arg-e Rayen stands as one of Iran’s most magnificent historical landmarks and is famed as the “second-largest adobe citadel in the world” after the UNESCO-designated Arg-e Bam.
Museum of Persian pottery to open soon in Tehran

TEHRAN - The CEO of the Dafineh museum group has announced the repurposing of a historic building into a new museum, stating that the Iranian Pottery Museum (“Mouzeh Sofalineha-ye Iran”) will soon be inaugurated in Laleh Street, downtown Tehran.
Excavation work starts on ruins of Valerian’s Palace in Bishapur

TEHRAN - A new phase of archaeological excavations has commenced on the ruins of Valerian’s Palace in the ancient city of Bishapur, located in Kazerun county of Fars province. The palace is believed to have once served as a residence for the captured Roman Emperor Valerian during the Sassanid era.

International

Syrian Alawites left abandoned to horrific crimes

TEHRAN – Monitoring groups report that despite the Syrian Defense Ministry declaring its security operation over, armed groups still target civilians.
A new vision for US global power under Trump

TEHRAN - Trump’s approach to global affairs diverges sharply from the American establishment’s traditional strategy. Trump does not see America as a "police state." He is skeptical of NATO, does not support war with Russia, and believes the U.S. military presence in West Asia primarily serves to protect Arab allies. In his view, they should bear the financial burden of that protection.
Lebanon quite prone to sectarian violence in Syria

BEIRUT — The massacres that are taking place against the Syrian civilians, especially against the Alawite sect, have exposed the hypocrisy of claims by the HTS-led regime that it is seeking to provide security, peace, dignity and justice for the Syrian people.