Tehran Times

2025-03-03 22:09
By Soheila Zarfam

Grossi vilifies Iran and ignores Israel, yet again

IAEA chief claims he is worried about Iran’s uranium stockpile, says nothing about repeated Israeli threats to strike Iran’s facilities

TEHRAN – Ahead the beginning of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors quarterly meeting on Monday, Director General Rafael Grossi issued a statement and held a press conference expressing concerns about nuclear developments in over a dozen countries, while notably omitting Israel, a regime with a known nuclear program that’s been wreaking havoc across West Asia for the past 18 months.
- ‘You are not a politician’: Iran rebukes Grossi for unprofessional remarks on nuclear program
- Atomic lies

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Washington seeking to impose “Eisenhower Doctrine” on Lebanon

BEIRUT – The pretexts that imperialist colonial powers manipulate to expand their influence vary. What is happening today at Beirut airport is nothing new. It is obvious that the US is only trying to ensure its control over Lebanon’s vital facilities and airports.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas highlights Israeli ceasefire violations

TEHRAN – Hamas has outlined the mass scale of Israeli violations in Gaza during the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
By Dr. Mohammad Ali Senobari

Assassination after release

The systematic policy of the Zionist entity in executing Palestinian prisoners

TEHRAN - The assassination of Palestinian prisoners after their release is not merely a sporadic act of violence; rather, it is a carefully crafted strategy that reflects the entrenched approach of the occupying entity in dealing with Palestinian resistance.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Exclusive: Army Ground Force transforming with modern equipment and enhanced mobility

TEHRAN – Earlier this year, the Iranian Army's ground forces (Artesh) garnered attention with sophisticated and large-scale military maneuvers in northeastern Iran.
Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization

Cultural week and six messages

TEHRAN-The event known as the "Cultural Week of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Qatar" has ended. The news, documents, and evidence available indicate a remarkable, unprecedented, and widespread reception of this event by Qataris and Iranians living in Doha.

Politics

Iran says Turkey’s 'unconstructive rhetoric' harmful to regional stability

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, addressed relations with Turkey, U.S. policy shifts, and the Israeli regime’s occupation of Palestinian territories during a press conference on Monday.
Why did Zarif resign?

TEHRAN – Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs, has announced his resignation, stating that he was instructed to step down by a high-ranking official.
EU’s dilemma: navigating tensions between the U.S. and Iran

MADRID – For most European political analysts, and even some Americans who still defend the liberal consensus, the West is undergoing a reconfiguration of international relations as significant as those of 1989, 1945, or 1919—a turning point that will define an entire generation.

Sports

Tractor held by Al Taawoun in 2024/25 ACL Two quarter-final first leg

TEHRAN - Iran's Tractor and Saudi Arabia's Al Taawoun football teams played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 quarter-final first leg tie at the Yadegar-E-Imam Stadium on Tuesday.
FIFA President Infantino congratulates Mehdi Taj

TEHRAN – Presidents of the international and Asian football governing bodies Gianni Infantino congratulated the Iran football chief Mehdi Taj on his recent reelection.
Uzbekistan edge Iran at 2025 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship

TEHRAN – Uzbekistan narrowly defeated Iran 1-0 in the CAFA U17 Women’s Championship 2025 on Tuesday.

Culture

Cultural week and six messages

TEHRAN-The event known as the "Cultural Week of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Qatar" has ended. The news, documents, and evidence available indicate a remarkable, unprecedented, and widespread reception of this event by Qataris and Iranians living in Doha.
Short animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress” wins Iran’s 3rd Oscar

TEHRAN-The Iranian short animated movie “In the Shadow of the Cypress,” co-directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, won the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, which was held on March 2 at the Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.
Tehran center to host reading performance of David Mamet’s “Oleanna”

TEHRAN- Da Theater House in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of American playwright David Mamet’s play “Oleanna” on Saturday.

Economy

Iran’s food exports to Germany rise 23% in 2024

TEHRAN - Trade between Iran and Germany grew by four percent in 2024, reaching €1.5 billion, following a sharp decline in 2023, when bilateral trade fell to its lowest level in 25 years.
Tehran to host 3rd Iran-Africa trade summit in spring

TEHRAN - The third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit is set to take place in May 2025, coinciding with the Iran Expo in Tehran and Isfahan, the head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.
Iran to take new measures to further expand trade ties with EAEU

TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has announced that the country aims to expand its commercial centers in target countries, stating that the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) is also on board, and it has been decided to establish a major trade center in Russia.

Society

WHO supports national campaign ‘say no to accidents’

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) office in Iran is committed to strengthening a national campaign titled ‘say no to accidents’ through providing strategic support, raising public awareness, and collaborating with responsible organizations, the WHO representative to Iran, Jaffar Hussain, has announced.
National environmental education day observed

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) held the national environmental education day in Tehran on Tuesday.
Leader allocates money to free prisoners in Ramadan

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has allotted 40 billion rials (some $44,000) to help release prisoners of unintentional crimes on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan (started on March 2nd).

Tourism

Qazvin’s Jameh Mosque: a testament to centuries of architectural brilliance

TEHRAN - The Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, also known as the Friday Mosque of Qazvin, stands as one of Iran’s oldest and most historically significant mosques.
Iran showcases charm at ITB Berlin

TEHRAN – Iran’s pavilion at the ITB Berlin 2025 has opened its doors, showcasing glimpses of the nation’s rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage at one of the world’s leading tourism exhibition venues.
Uzbekistan’s ambassador visits Alborz province, explores ways to expand cooperation

TEHRAN - Fariduddin Nasriyev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran, recently visited Alborz province, located near Tehran.

International

Washington seeking to impose “Eisenhower Doctrine” on Lebanon

BEIRUT – The pretexts that imperialist colonial powers manipulate to expand their influence vary. What is happening today at Beirut airport is nothing new. It is obvious that the US is only trying to ensure its control over Lebanon’s vital facilities and airports.
Assassination after release

TEHRAN - The assassination of Palestinian prisoners after their release is not merely a sporadic act of violence; rather, it is a carefully crafted strategy that reflects the entrenched approach of the occupying entity in dealing with Palestinian resistance.
Hamas highlights Israeli ceasefire violations

TEHRAN – Hamas has outlined the mass scale of Israeli violations in Gaza during the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.