Tehran Times

2025-03-05 22:20
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Trump-Zelensky spat proves why Iran’s mistrust of US persists

TEHRAN – The Trump-Zelensky meeting was a political car crash so spectacular it briefly eclipsed all other global headlines. Eyewitness accounts from the Oval Office painted a picture of a meeting unlike any other – a clash of personalities, egos, and geopolitical agendas so raw, so unfiltered, it left seasoned journalists speechless.
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Deadly clashes between Syria’s Alawites and HTS forces

Fighters linked to the Alawite sect clashed with government forces on Thursday, authorities said on Thursday.
European troika has no legal standing to invoke ‘snapback mechanism’: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly rejected attempts by the UK, France, and Germany to activate the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, arguing that the three European countries have no legal or moral standing to do so after failing to uphold their own commitments.
Tehran slams UK’s ‘confrontational policies’ as London escalates tensions with unprecedented move

TEHRAN – The United Kingdom has intensified its confrontational posture toward Iran, designating the country under the “enhanced tier” of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), a move requiring Iranian state-linked entities to register activities in the UK or face severe penalties, including imprisonment.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Syrian Druze between the pursuit of autonomy and Israeli threats

BEIRUT – Netanyahu’s statements regarding southern Syria reveal an explicit Israeli desire to establish a loyal Syrian Druze ally in order not to lose the support of the Palestinian Druze, who form an essential part of the Israeli border forces.
Hamas says ready for 'all possibilities' after 'last warning' by Trump

The military wing of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement says it is prepared for “all possibilities” and remains on “high alert”, stressing that Israel’s threats to resume war on the besieged Gaza Strip will not secure the release of Israeli captives.

Politics

Iranian FM heads to Jeddah to attend OIC emergency meeting on Gaza

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi headed to Saudi Arabia on Thursday afternoon to participate in the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Gaza.
Pashinyan says Armenia will never take part in actions that could harm Iran

TEHRAN – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reaffirmed Yerevan’s commitment to not engaging in any actions against Iran, highlighting the strategic importance of their bilateral ties.
Cultural cooperation key to strengthening Iran-Austria relations: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, underscored the importance of cultural cooperation in fostering stronger ties between Iran and Austria.

Sports

Iran defeat Kyrgyzstan in 2025 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in the CAFA U17 Women’s Championship 2025 on Thursday.
Sepahan, Esteghlal Khuzestan share spoils in PGPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan and Esteghlal Khuzestan football teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
Iran defeat Iraq at 2025 Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship

TEHRAN - Iran defeated Iraq 58-13 in Group B of the 2025 Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship.

Culture

3rd Palestine World Prize for Literature opens call for entries

TEHRAN – The secretariat of the Palestine World Prize for Literature has officially published a call for entries for its 3rd edition, Mehr reported on Tuesday.
Iranshahr Theater hosting Martin McDonagh’s “The Lonesome West”

TEHRAN-Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran is hosting the play “The Lonesome West,” written by British-Irish playwright Martin McDonagh.
“The Wife of Martin Guerre” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- American novelist and poet Janet Lewis’ novel “The Wife of Martin Guerre” has recently been published in Persian.

Economy

Iran-Kazakhstan Joint Chamber signs arbitration agreement with ICCIMA

TEHRAN – The Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber (ACIC) and the Iran-Kazakhstan Joint Chamber of Commerce have signed a cooperation agreement to promote commercial arbitration and mediation among joint chamber members and enhance arbitration services.
Tehran, Moscow agree to expand aviation cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Minister of Transport and head of the Civil Aviation Organization, Hossein Pourfarzaneh, met in Moscow with Dmitry Yadrov, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Transport and head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency.
Iran, Cuba discuss strengthening trade relations

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) met with Cuba’s ambassador to discuss expanding trade ties, emphasizing the need to update the preferential trade agreement’s product list and accelerate barter trade agreements between the two countries.

Society

Tehran hosts Iran-China talks on promoting women’s scientific co-op

TEHRAN – Female Iranian and Chinese academicians held talks at Tehran’s Al-Zahra University on Wednesday, discussing ways to expand international and scientific cooperation among women.
Japan provides WFP with aid to enhance support for refugees in Iran

TEHRAN– The government of Japan has contributed $360,000 to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to help the organization in supporting the refugees in Iran.
Majlis approves membership in Intl. Solar Energy Society

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament (Majlis) approved on Tuesday the country's membership in the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), ISNA reported.

Tourism

Tehran to host 5th Intl. Conference on Nowruz Diplomacy

TEHRAN - Tehran is set to host the Fifth International Conference on Nowruz Diplomacy and the Nowruz Trophy on March 8 at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Center.
3,000 rarely-seen artifacts to go on show at museums in northeast Iran during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - North Khorasan’s cultural heritage museums are set to display approximately 3,000 historical artifacts during the two-week Nowruz holidays, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the region’s rich history.
Ten Bronze Age artifacts from Kerman registered as national heritage

TEHRAN - Ten ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age have been officially registered in Iran’s National List of Movable Heritage, according to Nader Alidadi-Soleimani, head of the Registration Office for Cultural Heritage in Kerman province.

International

Syrian Druze between the pursuit of autonomy and Israeli threats

BEIRUT – Netanyahu’s statements regarding southern Syria reveal an explicit Israeli desire to establish a loyal Syrian Druze ally in order not to lose the support of the Palestinian Druze, who form an essential part of the Israeli border forces.
Arab League endorses Gaza plan

TEHRAN – An emergency Arab summit in Cairo has approved Egypt’s plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip.
A new security order: The Arab world’s opportunity to challenge ‘Greater Israel’

The world is changing rapidly. The rules-based system is breaking down, insecurity is growing, and major powers are once again competing with each other directly.