Tehran Times

2025-03-10 22:28
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Iran, Russia, China begin annual joint exercise in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN- The Iranian Navy, alongside naval forces from Russia and China, has commenced the seventh iteration of the "Combined Maritime Security Belt" exercise in the northern Indian Ocean. The exercise, designed to bolster maritime security and foster closer naval cooperation, involves twelve countries, including nine observer nations.
- Iran, Russia hold joint naval drill
- Iran, Russia, China plan joint naval drill to bolster regional security

By Najah Mohammed Ali

Syria between terrorism and collusion: The Alawite genocide under Arab silence

LONDON - Syria is witnessing a dangerous escalation of armed violence by the new government and its militant factions, most of which come from outside the country, particularly in the coastal regions that were, until recently, considered among the most stable areas in the nation.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

World Bank complicating reconstruction process in Lebanon

BEIRUT — At a malicious political timing that matches the anti-resistance conspiracy to prevent the reconstruction of what has been left behind by the US-led Israeli aggression, the World Bank issued a report titled “Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment in Lebanon”.
By Farhad Pashavand

Sykes-Picot Agreement II: From social engineering to separatist projects in West Asia

TEHRAN – The Zionist regime that has always faced security threats in its borders is seeking to exploit the domestic crises faced by neighboring nations, particularly Syria, to bolster its strategic situation and enhance its strategic projects.
By Wesam Bahrani

“Entire Families” killed in Syria

TEHRAN – The UN Human Rights chief has condemned the Syrian government for escalating massacres against civilians.
Tehran not involved in Syria’s affairs, violence must stop: foreign ministry spokesperson

TEHRAN – Tehran has dismissed accusations of interference in Syria, calling them "Baseless and unfounded."

Politics

Iran's Araghchi dismisses US demands as 'coercive diktats,' affirms peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has resolutely rejected U.S. attempts to impose negotiations under its “maximum pressure” campaign, describing American demands as coercive diktats incompatible with sovereign diplomacy.
Trump’s American Dream for world: becoming Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde?

TEHRAN – When Donald Trump and his newly emboldened vice president, J.D. Vance, stood in the White House and delivered their condescending remarks as those broadcasted across the globe, many saw Trump attempting to cast himself as a figure of moral authority, perhaps in the mold of Martin Luther King Jr. or Mother Teresa, where he spoke as if he were a man deeply concerned with global peace, even going so far as to blame Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the tragic deaths of innocent people in Ukraine’s war with Vladimir Putin.
Hezbollah leader demands restart of Iran flights, warns against US-Israeli 'military gambles'

TEHRAN – Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has renewed calls to reinstate suspended flights between Iran and Lebanon, describing the move as vital for strengthening bilateral ties.

Sports

Al Nassr ease past Esteghlal in 2024/25 ACL Elite

TEHRAN - Jhon Duran struck twice and Cristiano Ronaldo once as Al Nassr Club defeated Esteghlal 3-0 in the second leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 Round of 16 tie at the King Saud University Stadium on Monday.
Iranian football club Shahrdari Astara were relegated for match-fixing

TEHRAN – The Ethics Committee of the Football Federation of Iran found Shahrdari Astara team guilty of match-fixing.
Bright future ahead of young women kabaddi team: official

TEHRAN - Sedigheh Khadem, the vice president of Iran’s Kabaddi Federation, says that Iran participated in the Asian Championships with a young team, but they could have won the title.

Culture

Kamkars celebrates International Women's Day with “Living Fire” concert

TEHRAN- Iran's leading Kurdish family music ensemble, the Kamkars, held a concert on Saturday night, marking their final orchestral performance of the current Iranian year.
International Holy Quran Exhibition launches virtual book sales

TEHRAN- The virtual book sales section of the 32nd edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition featuring 221 publishers and 14,282 titles comprising a total of 1,831,542 volumes, is accessible on the official website of the event.
Tehran theater to host reading performance of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie”

TEHRAN- Medea Theater Hall in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of American playwright Tennessee Williams’ memory play “The Glass Menagerie”.

Economy

Non-oil export from Fars province up 12% in 10 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Fars province rose 12 percent in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, a provincial official announced.
Pezeshkian warns of improper energy use, apologizes for power outages

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian says improper energy consumption is among the primary challenges facing the country, while at the same time apologizing for the inconveniences caused by energy imbalances and recent power outages.
Iran’s monthly PMI drops again despite hopes for demand recovery

TEHRAN - Iran’s monthly PMI has experienced a third decline in a row which happened despite expectations for an uptick in demand ahead of the country’s New Year holidays.

Society

First sports AI innovation center inaugurated

TEHRAN – The first artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, metaverse, and blockchain acceleration center, named Hamta, was launched in Tehran on Monday.
Iran attending 68th session of UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, the Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), is participating in the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), which is being held from March 10 to 14 in Vienna, Austria.
Officials contribute to releasing prisoners of involuntary crimes

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, has donated 500 million rials (about 555 dollars) to help release prisoners of unintentional crimes.

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

Syria between terrorism and collusion: The Alawite genocide under Arab silence

LONDON - Syria is witnessing a dangerous escalation of armed violence by the new government and its militant factions, most of which come from outside the country, particularly in the coastal regions that were, until recently, considered among the most stable areas in the nation.
World Bank complicating reconstruction process in Lebanon

BEIRUT — At a malicious political timing that matches the anti-resistance conspiracy to prevent the reconstruction of what has been left behind by the US-led Israeli aggression, the World Bank issued a report titled “Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment in Lebanon”.
Sykes-Picot Agreement II: From social engineering to separatist projects in West Asia

TEHRAN – The Zionist regime that has always faced security threats in its borders is seeking to exploit the domestic crises faced by neighboring nations, particularly Syria, to bolster its strategic situation and enhance its strategic projects.