Tehran Times

2025-01-18 22:38
By Shahrokh Saei

Collapse of resistance impossible

Israeli officials and analysts concede the Gaza ceasefire is victory for Hamas

TEHRAN- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has more than ever exposed the regime’s vulnerability in the face of unprecedented Palestinian resistance.
- Behind Bibi’s bravado
- Wild goose chase: Israeli army scrambles to achieve unattainable goals

Two Iranian Supreme Court judges assassinated in Tehran terrorist attack

TEHRAN – Two Iranian Supreme Court judges were killed on Saturday in a shooting attack. They have been identified as Ali Razini, head of Branch 39 of the Supreme Court, and Mohammad Moqiseh, head of Branch 53.
By Matin Jamshidi

Gaza war only brought more shame to Israel

TEHRAN - Israel pounded the Gaza Strip relentlessly for 470 days and leveled the enclave that houses 2.3 million population, yet it failed to make the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip surrender.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

What does Trump seek by reassuring SDF?

BEIRUT- Following the meeting of Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with Masoud Barzani, the leader of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, it seems that Syria’s Kurdish crisis will witness remarkable developments.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen supports Gaza till the end

TEHRAN – Yemen continues its support front for Gaza until the last moments of the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

West abandoned JCPOA revival talks in 2022 despite near-agreement, Ulyanov tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – For those who have closely tracked the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Mikhail Ulyanov is a well-known name. As Russia's Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, Ulyanov played an active role in the multiple rounds of negotiations between JCPOA signatories aimed at salvaging the deal after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew in 2018 and reimposed sanctions on Iran.

Politics

Leader offers condolences over martyrdom of two prominent judges

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed condolences following the assassination of two veteran Iranian judges in an armed attack at their Tehran office on Saturday.
Iranian military reiterates bad weather as cause of Raisi’s chopper crash

TEHRAN – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement on Saturday to address new speculations surrounding the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing that claims circulating on social media and various platforms "are often far from the truth."
Landmark Iran-Russia treaty paves way for enhanced bilateral ties: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and Russia and described its wide-ranging scope, which includes trade, investment, energy, transportation, and tourism.

Sports

Iran beach soccer legend Mesigar bids farewell

TEHRAN – Iran national beach soccer team captain Moslem Mesigar announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday.
Iran beach soccer edge Belarus in friendly

TEHRAN – The Iran national beach soccer team narrowly defeated Belarus 2-1 in a friendly match held in Bushehr on Saturday.
Iran to play Indonesia at 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup opener

TEHRAN – Iran will play Indonesia in the opening match of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025.

Culture

Minister advocates for joint research on Persian dialects during Tajikistan visit

TEHRAN- Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has proposed conducting research to identify and introduce the shared dialects of the Persian language between Iran and Tajikistan.
IAF cinematheque to screen “Platoon”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen American filmmaker Oliver Stone’s war drama “Platoon” on Monday.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

Paintings by Mehdi Farrokhi are currently on view in an exhibition at Gooya Gallery. The exhibition named “Iranian Abstraction” will be running until February 3 at the gallery located at No. 89, Karim Khan Ave.

Economy

Iran-Russia monetary agreement implemented, bank networks connected

TEHRAN - The Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI), who accompanied Iran's president on a visit to Russia, announced the implementation of the Iran-Russia monetary agreement and the integration of the Mir and Shetab card payment networks.
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $5.2b to Turkey in 9 months

TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $5.2 billion to Turkey during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-Decemebr 21, 2024), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Iran strengthens role in Tajikistan’s water and energy projects

TEHRAN – Iran's Energy Minister announced plans to facilitate the export of Iran’s engineering and technical services to Tajikistan, emphasizing the active involvement of Iranian engineers in the country's water and power projects.

Society

EU funds €2m to WFP to help support refugees in Iran

TEHRAN –The European Union (EU) has provided supplementary humanitarian funding of €2 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Iran to help the organization support refugees in the country.
Iranian students shine at ICPC 2025

TEHRAN – Young Iranian inventors have won two gold medals and a silver medal at the 7th International Creative Papers Conferences and Olympics (ICPC) 2025.
Baghdad calls for joint educational programs with Tehran

TEHRAN –Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, has underscored the significance of exchanging professors and students as well as implementing joint educational programs with Iran to meet the scientific and research needs of Iraq.

Tourism

Putin underlines stronger Iran-Russia cooperation in tourism and direct flights

TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation and further direct flights.
Archaeologist highlights potential of Oltan fortress for World Heritage status

TEHRAN - The ruined Oltan fortress, a vast mud-brick complex located in northwest Iran, has been identified as a site of significant historical value with the potential to achieve UNESCO World Heritage recognition, an Iranian archaeologist told IRNA on Saturday.
Iranian dish Khoresh Bamieh ranked among World’s 100 Worst Foods by TasteAtlas

TEHRAN - In a surprising development, Khoresh Bamieh, a traditional Iranian stew, has been ranked 50th among the “100 Worst Rated Foods in the World” by the popular culinary ranking platform, TasteAtlas.

International

Gaza war only brought more shame to Israel

TEHRAN - Israel pounded the Gaza Strip relentlessly for 470 days and leveled the enclave that houses 2.3 million population, yet it failed to make the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip surrender.
What does Trump seek by reassuring SDF?

BEIRUT- Following the meeting of Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with Masoud Barzani, the leader of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, it seems that Syria’s Kurdish crisis will witness remarkable developments.
Yemen supports Gaza till the end

TEHRAN – Yemen continues its support front for Gaza until the last moments of the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.

Israeli officials and analysts concede the Gaza ceasefire is victory for Hamas