Tehran Times

2025-05-31 22:36
By Soheila Zarfam

Key Elements Iran Needs in a Potential Agreement

TEHRAN – As diplomatic efforts to revive the nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers gather momentum once again, much of the international focus continues to center on what Iran must do—its nuclear obligations, inspection regimes, enrichment limits, and regional behavior.
- Rubio blames Iran for JCPOA collapse, overlooks U.S. withdrawal from the deal
- The legitimacy of running the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Ortagus’s successor, another ugly face of Washington

BEIRUT — Israel’s Channel 14 reported on Sunday that Morgan Ortagus, Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for West Asia, would soon leave her post. The news channel said this move “is not good news as Ortagus was a strong supporter of Israel and worked decisively on the issue of disarming Hezbollah.”
By Sahar Dadjoo

Project Esther: Trump’s blueprint to crush Palestine advocacy

TEHRAN— A subtle yet pervasive campaign jeopardizing the foundation of free speech and democratic dissent has emerged in the shadow of America's political theater. Project Esther is more than just a policy initiative. It was designed by the Heritage Foundation and is now part of the Trump administration's second term.
By Wesam Bahrani

Massacre at Gaza starvation camp

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime kills and injures scores of starving civilians at a “failed” U.S. aid distribution center.
By Maryam Amirshabani

Optimistic outlook: Japanese envoy outlines bright prospects for relations with Iran

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times newspaper, Ambassador of Japan to Iran His Excellency Mr. Tamaki Tsukada reflected on the longstanding friendship between Iran and Japan, emphasizing mutual respect, shared strategic interests, and the potential for expanded cooperation in a variety of fields—from energy and infrastructure to culture and tourism.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Hamas shows restraint

TEHRAN- The recent response by Hamas to the U.S.-proposed ceasefire in Gaza marks a significant yet cautious development in a protracted and devastating conflict.

Politics

Qalibaf to lead Iranian parliamentary delegation on Latin America tour

TEHRAN – In a move aimed at strengthening parliamentary and economic ties, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is set to lead a high-level delegation on a multi-country tour of Latin America, with planned stops in Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil.
Tehran, Seoul deepen strategic engagement during high-level consultations

TEHRAN – Senior diplomats from Iran and South Korea concluded the seventh round of political consultations in Seoul on Friday, highlighting mutual commitment to expand bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors.
46 years of economic warfare

TEHRAN – Economic sanctions are punitive measures imposed by one or more countries to pressure a targeted nation into changing its policies. Typically involving trade bans, asset freezes, and financial restrictions, sanctions are framed as a "peaceful" alternative to war. Yet in reality, they inflict severe suffering on ordinary people while often failing to achieve their political goals.

Sports

Iran squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Qatar, North Korea

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei announced his 28-man team for two matches against Qatar and North Korea in the 2026 World Cup qualification.
Persepolis complete signing of Mohammadhossein Sadeghi

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club completed the signing of Mohammadhossein Sadeghi on Sunday.
Iran victorious over India in 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s hockey defeated India 5-1 in the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup on Sunday.

Culture

Harry Potter film concert in Tehran extended for two more performances

TEHRAN – For the first time in Iran, a special concert of music from the Harry Potter films was held at the Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran on Saturday night, with more than 6,000 people in attendance in two performances.
Iran National Orchestra to perform in memory of Homayoun Khorram

TEHRAN- The Iran National Music Orchestra will perform a concert titled "Remaining with a Gaze" in tribute to the late composer and conductor Homayoun Khorram.
“The Thin Man” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “The Thin Man” by American writer Samuel Dashiell Hammett has been published in Persian by Now Publications in Tehran.

Economy

Seyed Ali Madanizadeh proposed as new economy minister

TEHRAN- Spokesman for Majlis (the Iranian Parliament)'s presiding board announced the government's introduction of the proposed economy minister to this board on Sunday.
Tehran hosting 13th ECO transport ministers meeting

TEHRAN - The 13th meeting of transport officials from member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) kicked off on Sunday in Tehran, chaired by the Minister of Transport and Urban Development.
Iranian, Japanese private sector officials discuss boosting economic ties

TEHRAN - Makhmoud Najafi-Arab, Head of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) met with Maekawa Nobutaka, Executive Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), to explore avenues for strengthening trade and economic relations between Iran and Japan, with a focus on the private sector.

Society

Venezuela receives 2.4m doses of Iranian-made polio, hepatitis B vaccines

TEHRAN – Venezuela has received a total of 2.4 million doses of Iranian-made vaccines, including 1.905 million doses of polio vaccine and 502,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccine.
Iran chairs Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, has chaired a specialized session on Sustainable Digital Infrastructure and Accessibility at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM), held in Japan.
Family Physician Program to kick off in mid-June

TEHRAN – The health ministry is planning to start the Family Physician Program in cities and villages with a population of less than 20,000 individuals on June 22, the first day of summer.

Tourism

Esfahak village gains UNESCO research chair for earth architecture

TEHRAN - The village of Esfahak in South Khorasan province has been awarded one of UNESCO’s 34 prestigious research chairs, marking an achievement for the local and national cultural heritage and scientific communities.
Launching direct flights between Iran and Tunisia a strategic step for promoting tourism

TEHRAN—Tunisia’s Ambassador in Iran Imad Al-Rahmuni emphasized on joint cultural capacities between the two countries and called promotion of tourism as one of the important elements of enhancing mutual ties. He called launching direct flights as an important step in this regard.
German ambassador highlights archaeology as a cultural bridge between Tehran and Berlin

TEHRAN - German Ambassador to Iran, Markus Potzel, has described archaeology as a shared language of civilizations and a powerful bridge linking Iran and Germany through science and culture.

International

Hamas shows restraint

TEHRAN- The recent response by Hamas to the U.S.-proposed ceasefire in Gaza marks a significant yet cautious development in a protracted and devastating conflict.
Massacre at Gaza starvation camp

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime kills and injures scores of starving civilians at a “failed” U.S. aid distribution center.
Project Esther: Trump’s blueprint to crush Palestine advocacy

TEHRAN— A subtle yet pervasive campaign jeopardizing the foundation of free speech and democratic dissent has emerged in the shadow of America's political theater. Project Esther is more than just a policy initiative. It was designed by the Heritage Foundation and is now part of the Trump administration's second term.