Tehran Times

2025-04-08 21:45
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Saturday test for US

Iran to evaluate Washington's true intentions during indirect Oman talks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is slated to visit Oman for indirect talks with Washington, offering U.S. President Donald Trump a chance to give fresh life to the nuclear deal he unraveled in 2018.
- Iran says bullying is the reason for “indirect negotiations” with US
- ‘US threats undermine dialogue’, Pezeshkian says Iran open to fair talks

By Garsha Vazirian

‘War with Iran is suicidal!’: Americans unite against a war they believe will serve Israel, not US

TEHRAN – As U.S. President Donald Trump amplifies his threats against Iran and orders military posturing around West Asia and beyond, his connections to the Israeli regime and influential Zionist figures have significantly shaped his support for Tel Aviv's atrocities in Gaza and his military actions in Yemen.
By Farhad Pashavand

Why the ‘Libyan model’ is not reproducible for Iran

TEHRAN – During a recent meeting between the Prime Minister of the Israeli regime and the U.S. President, Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the “Libyan model” as an ideal way to engage with Iran.
By Sahar Dadjoo

How Trump undercut Netanyahu in one visit

TEHRAN - On April 6, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington, D.C., for what was billed as a critical meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit, hastily arranged following Trump’s imposition of new tariffs on Israeli goods, was intended to address a range of pressing issues, including U.S.-Israel trade relations, the ongoing war in Gaza, the release of prisoners, tensions with Iran, and Israel’s fraught relationship with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon after Ortagus’ ill-fated visit

BEIRUT — The detailed discussions of Morgan Ortagus, the US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East, during her ill-fated three-day visit to Beirut, forced an urgent meeting between heads of Lebanon’s executive and legislative powers, especially those related to the completion of the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.
‘Historic, resilient ties:’ Araghchi meets his counterpart in Algeria

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, leading a high-ranking delegation to Algeria, held pivotal talks on Thursday with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, underscoring the nations’ shared vision for regional stability and deepened bilateral cooperation.

Politics

Iran nuclear talks: China urges US to stop threats, maximum pressure

BEIJING – China has fully supported an expert-level meeting that took place in Moscow on Tuesday, involving representatives from Iran, China, and Russia to discuss Iran's nuclear program.
Iran equips wide-body Gaza drone with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology

TEHRAN – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has enhanced the capabilities of its Gaza wide-body combat drone by integrating sophisticated anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technologies into its systems.
Iran deputy parliament speaker urges collective push against unilateralism at NAM conference

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hamid Reza Haji Babaei, called on members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to unite against unilateralism and forge a new global order based on justice, peace, and multilateralism.

Sports

Iran U23 football teams coach candidates revealed

TEHRAN – Four coaches have been shortlisted to lead Iran’s U23 football team.
Iran fall short against Oman in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025

TEHRAN - Oman came from behind twice to defeat Iran 3-2 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Group D clash at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium Tuesday night.
Iran lose to Russia in SAT Futsal Championship 2025

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s futsal team lost to Russia 2-1 in the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025 opening match on Wednesday.

Culture

Three Iranian films attending 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival

TEHRAN-Three films from Iran are present at the 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival (AIFVF), underway in Athens, Ohio, the United States.
Children's art on display at IRSPRC 30th anniversary exhibition

TEHRAN- In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Iran’s Society for Protecting the Rights of the Children (IRSPRC), an exhibition featuring the works of children supported by the organization will be inaugurated on Thursday at the Autumn Gallery of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran.
Resistance Journalism course to be held in Tehran

TEHRAN- A course on Resistance Journalism will be held in Tehran in May to explore the role of colonialism in altering the borders of West Asia following World War I.

Economy

Iran, Azerbaijan sign bilingual MOU at 16th joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan signed Persian and Azeri versions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday during the 16th Joint Economic Committee meeting, co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister.
Annual transit of goods via Iran rises 22.5% to nearly 22m tons

TEHRAN – Iran handled nearly 22 million tons of foreign transit cargo in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2025), marking a 22.5 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Iran, Iraq eye joint industrial parks, stronger private sector ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have expressed interest in creating joint industrial parks along their shared border and boosting Iranian investment in the Iraqi market, during a meeting between the Iraqi ambassador to Tehran and the head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Society

Iran, Japan underscore boosting technological ties

TEHRAN – The deputy minister for information, communications, and technology (ICT), Ehsan Chitsaz, and the Japanese vice-minister for international affairs and communications, Imagwa Takuo, have highlighted the need to expand technological cooperation in key sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), digital economy, and the development of sustainable communications infrastructure.
Tehran, Belgrade discuss ways to implement co-op in ICT

TEHRAN – Iranian and Serbian officials have discussed potential ways to implement the formerly reached agreements in the Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector.
WHO reps attend FDA meetings on regulatory system for biological drugs, blood products

TEHRAN – Adham Rashad Ismail Abdel Moneim, the World Health Organization (WHO) director of program management, and Rogério Gaspar, WHO director of regulation and prequalification, have participated in technical meetings hosted by the Iran Food and Drug Administration.

Tourism

Iranian minister highlights opportunities for stronger cultural cooperation with China

TEHRAN - Iran’s tourism minister has underscored the long-standing cultural and economic ties between the Islamic Republic and China, emphasizing their strategic partnership in heritage promotion and the potential for further collaboration.
Giant ‘Sasanian-era’ jar unearthed in southern Iran

TEHRAN - An ancient earthenware jar believed to date back to the Sasanian era has been unearthed during a routine excavation in a village in southern Iran, according to local heritage authorities.
Tourism minister attends global investment forum in UAE to promote cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday evening to participate in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, one of the world’s leading platforms for international investment and economic dialogue.

International

How Trump undercut Netanyahu in one visit

TEHRAN - On April 6, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington, D.C., for what was billed as a critical meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit, hastily arranged following Trump’s imposition of new tariffs on Israeli goods, was intended to address a range of pressing issues, including U.S.-Israel trade relations, the ongoing war in Gaza, the release of prisoners, tensions with Iran, and Israel’s fraught relationship with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Lebanon after Ortagus’ ill-fated visit

BEIRUT — The detailed discussions of Morgan Ortagus, the US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East, during her ill-fated three-day visit to Beirut, forced an urgent meeting between heads of Lebanon’s executive and legislative powers, especially those related to the completion of the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.
Israelis kill over 210 Gaza journalists

TEHRAN – Another journalist has died after an Israeli attack on a media tent in Gaza.

Iran to evaluate Washington's true intentions during indirect Oman talks