Tehran Times

2025-02-05 22:31
By Garsha Vazirian

Unveiling Trump’s hidden agenda

US president says he doesn't want Iran to have nukes as he issues memo renewing maximum pressure campaign

TEHRAN – To escalate tensions and exert undue pressure on Iran, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) on Tuesday which he said is aimed at "restoring maximum pressure" on the country.

“Smart people ought to choose 'maximum wisdom' instead of maximum pressure”

It’s not difficult to ascertain Iran won’t seek nuclear arms, Iran FM tells Trump

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday night responded to Donald Trump that signed a presidential memorandum to reinstate “maximum pressure” against Iran, calling it a “failed experience”.
By Shahrokh Saei

Third Intifada looms as Trump eyes Gaza conquest

TEHRAN - President Donald Trump’s shocking plan for the Gaza Strip strongly suggests that the United States is working hand in glove with Israel to conduct an ethnic cleansing campaign in the Palestinian territory modeled on the mass dispossession of the 1948 Nakba.
By Wesam Bahrani

Trump’s Gaza plans prompt international outcry

TEHRAN - As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies threats to remove Palestinians from Gaza, global reactions to his controversial plans continue to increase.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why and who is obstructing formation of Lebanese government?

BEIRUT — Obviously, Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam is under intense pressure from those who are supposed to be his “allies” in an attempt to amend the course of his ministerial picks. Otherwise, Salam will be forced to apologize or impose a formation that will fail to gain the confidence of the parliament.
Iran strongly opposes Trump’s proposal for US to take over Gaza

TEHRAN - Iran has strongly condemned a so-called “plan” by U.S. President Donald Trump to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, saying it is an extension of the Israel’s broader scheme to erase the Palestinian identity.

Politics

Air Force Day: the day the Shah’s commanders decided to stand by their nation

TEHRAN – On February 8, 1979, a group of Air Force commanders from the Shah's regime went to Imam Khomeini's residence to pledge their allegiance to him, announcing that they were joining the widespread revolutionary movement.
Zarif’s vision for Iran’s security

MADRID – On February 3, Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif unveiled the Strategic Consensus Document for National Security, a comprehensive strategic roadmap.
Tehran urges UN action against Israel’s violations in Lebanon

TEHRAN – The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss the latest political and security developments in Lebanon.

Sports

Iran learn opponents at 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran discovered their opponents at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 following the conclusion of the Official Draw at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot on Thursday.
Iran beat Malaysia at 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Malaysia at the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Wednesday night.
Final three Iran football presidency candidates announced

TEHRAN – The final three candidates of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) presidency announced.

Culture

“Nian” calligraphic paintings exhibition underway in Tehran

TEHRAN- An exhibition of paintings and calligraphic paintings by Iranian artist Ahdieh Bahadori is currently underway in Tehran.
Norman Stone’s “Turkey: A Short History” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Turkey: A Short History” written by Norman Stone has been released in bookstores across Iran.
“Gruesome Playground Injuries” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- An adaptation of American playwright Rajiv Joseph’s “Gruesome Playground Injuries” is currently on stage at Book Garden Theater in Tehran.

Economy

Unilateral sanctions destabilize oil markets: Iran’s oil minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Wednesday that imposing unilateral sanctions against major oil producers and exerting pressure on OPEC is a clear attempt to destabilize global oil and energy markets, ultimately harming consumers worldwide.
Construction begins on Iran’s 1st Mini LNG plant on Kish Island

TEHRAN – The construction of Iran’s first mini liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant has commenced on Kish Island, with investments from Iranian companies and equipment supplied by domestic knowledge-based firms.
Iran’s petrochemical boom: driving oil industry’s value chain

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has hailed the petrochemical sector's exponential growth as a key achievement in the oil industry’s value chain, emphasizing its role in curbing crude sales.

Society

Iran, UNDP extend MOU to preserve wetlands

TEHRAN—The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have extended their partnership by signing a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to conserve Iranian wetlands projects in the country.
Iranian biotech products target 35 countries

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 19, 2024), biotechnology products have been exported to 35 countries worldwide, compared to 33 countries in the past year.
Some 2m Iranians donate blood in 10 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1,997,288 Iranians donated blood over the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, 2024, indicating a two-percent growth, the Blood Transfusion Organization spokesman has said.

Tourism

Iran’s Shush plans sister city partnerships with Najaf, Paris, and Athens

TEHRAN – The Governor of Shush has emphasized the importance of promoting the city’s rich cultural heritage and announced plans to establish sister city partnerships with Najaf, Paris, and Athens.
Tourism map dedicated to Islamic Revolution events in Tehran revealed

TEHRAN - The Head of the Tehran Municipality’s Tourism Office announced the launch of a new digital tourism map detailing key locations related to the events of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran. This map is now accessible online to the public.
Museum dedicated to Qajar-era diplomacy opens in Tehran

TEHRAN - A new museum dedicated to diplomatic relations during the Qajar era has been inaugurated at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran. Among the notable exhibits on display is a historical copy of the Treaty of Finckenstein, being shown to the public for the first time.

International

Third Intifada looms as Trump eyes Gaza conquest

TEHRAN - President Donald Trump’s shocking plan for the Gaza Strip strongly suggests that the United States is working hand in glove with Israel to conduct an ethnic cleansing campaign in the Palestinian territory modeled on the mass dispossession of the 1948 Nakba.
Trump’s Gaza plans prompt international outcry

TEHRAN - As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies threats to remove Palestinians from Gaza, global reactions to his controversial plans continue to increase.
Why and who is obstructing formation of Lebanese government?

BEIRUT — Obviously, Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam is under intense pressure from those who are supposed to be his “allies” in an attempt to amend the course of his ministerial picks. Otherwise, Salam will be forced to apologize or impose a formation that will fail to gain the confidence of the parliament.

US president says he doesn't want Iran to have nukes as he issues memo renewing maximum pressure campaign